LCQ fleet instrument - Mercator (MS, MSⁿ)¶

How to operate the machine¶

Use only for methanol-compatible samples. Follow general notes from Sample preparation (MS, LC-MS). Follow operation procedure

Booking system¶

No booking system at the moment. If the instrument gets busy, booking system will be made on request.

How to gain access¶

Contact Evy or Daan.

Operation procedure¶

• Insert your samples (blank + samples).

• Add your samples into the queue (blank + n samples + blank).

• Check if the solvents are there (>300 ml).

• Submit your measurement.

• Wait till you see that the machine is running.

• After finishing the queue, remove the samples.

• Check that the pressure is okay and that the end blank is clean.

When something goes wrong¶

Contact Evy or Daan.