The 5975 Series MSD (G3174A) is a stand-alone capillary GC detector for use with an Agilent Series Gas Chromatograph
The MSD G3174A features:
Local Control Panel (LCP) for locally monitoring and operating the MSD
One of three different high vacuum pumps
Rotary vane foreline pump
Independently MSD heated electron-ionization ion source
Independently MSD heated hyperbolic quadrupole mass filter
High-energy dynode (HED) electron multiplier detector
Independently GC heated GC/MSD interface
Chemical ionization (EI/PCI/NCI) modes available
High vacuum pump Performance turbo
Optimal He column flow mL/min 1 to 2
Maximum recommended gas flow mL/min* 4
Maximum gas flow, mL/min† 6.5
Max column id 0.53 mm (30 m)
CI capability Yes
DIP‡ capability (3rd party) Yes
* Total gas flow into the MSD: column flow plus reagent gas flow (if applicable).
† Expect degradation of spectral performance and sensitivity.
‡ Direct insertion probe.
Source: Agilent 5975 Series MSD Operation Manual