Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC Mass Spectrometer eLearning Courses

The Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC Mass Spectrometer eLearning courses provide you with foundational knowledge and basic skills that you need to use and benefit from your instrument.

The Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC Mass Spectrometer Basic Operations course
Provides you with the basic guidelines for the routine operation of the Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC Mass Spectrometer. Upon completion of this course, you will understand:

• How to power ON the instrument.
• The process of bakeout and vacuum check.
• Instrument controls and the software user interface.
• How to perform tuning and mass calibration.
• How to create an instrument method using Chromeleon CDS.

The Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC Mass Spectrometer foundational theory eLearning course
Offers detailed information on the theory and fundamental principles of the Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC Mass Spectrometer, including:

• A comprehensive overview of the timeline and history of Orbitrap technology and its adaptation for Gas Chromatography applications.
• An introduction to the platform and an overview of the ion pathway, specifically for the Orbitrap GC Exploris.

Fundamental principles of the instrument, focusing on four key aspects:

• Ion production (Electron Ionization or Chemical Ionization)
• Transportation of the ions from their formation to the rest of the analyzer
• Selection and filtration of masses in the quadrupole, along with an examination of the HCD cell and its significance in facilitating MS/MS experiments
• Functionality of the C-trap and the Orbitrap, and how they work harmoniously to ensure the detection of selected ions.

The Thermo Scientific™ Orbitrap™ Exploris™ GC MS Maintenance and Troubleshooting eLearning course
Provides detailed instructions on basic maintenance procedures and troubleshooting guidelines presented in three sections:

• The necessary steps to safely shut down the Orbitrap Exploris GC Mass Spectrometer
• How to perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting tasks
• How to perform tuning and mass calibration