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Determine the optimum rf level by plotting the product ion intensity data as a
function of CID (excitation) amplitude for different rf levels as shown below.
Product Ion Formation vs. Excitation RF for a Typical Ion
Using Nonresonant Excitation
Excitation amplitude (volts)
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RF=48 m/z RF=63 m/z RF=95 m/z
NOTE: The maximum yield of product ions shifts to higher CID (excitation)
amplitudes as the rf level is increased.
Determining the Optimum Voltage for Resonant
Excitation Using Automated Methods Development
(AMD)
Follow these steps to determine the optimum voltage for resonant excitation
using AMD while injecting the parent compound.
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 .2 or .5 volts.
Determine the optimum voltage by plotting the product ion intensity data as a
function of CID (excitation) amplitude as shown below.
Resonant Excitation of a Typical Ion
Excitation amplitude (volts)
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Parent ion
Product ion 1
Product ion 2
This figure shows a typical breakdown curve for resonant excitation using default
modulation parameters.
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