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It is a good idea to verify that the parent ion is isolated without a large loss in
intensity. This can be done by setting the excitation amplitude for scan segment
1=0 volts. Inject the sample and examine the spectra across the peak
Set the excitation rf equal to the lowest mass product ion expected divided by
1.4. If the product ions are not yet known, start with the excitation rf=48 m/z and
an excitation time of 20 ms. Set up the AMD method to cycle through excitation
voltages using increments of 5 or 10 volts.
NOTE : If you require a more accurate value for this voltage, you may inject the
sample and increase the CID (excitation) amplitude by 2 or 3 volts for each group
in the vicinity of the best values found with the 10-volt increments.
NOTE: If the rf level has been raised to trap the lowest product ion and a
satisfactory number of product ions still has not been obtained, either try another
parent ion or switch to resonant excitation. Some ions are sufficiently stable that
they are ejected from the trap before they can acquire enough energy to
dissociate. You may also try increasing the excitation time.
Determine the optimum voltage by plotting the product ion intensity data as a
function of CID (excitation) amplitude as shown below.
Nonresonant Excitation of a Typical Ion
Excitation amplitude (volts)
0
200
400
600
800
1000
1200
0 102030405060708090100
Parent ion
Product ion 1
Product ion 2
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