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Table Of Contents
QUADERA Help ........................................................................................................ 1
Program version 4.50, July 2012 ............................................................................... 1
License Agreement ..................................................................................................... 3
I Preliminary Remarks .............................................................................................. 3
II Agreement .......................................................................................................... 3
1. Object of the Agreement ................................................................................. 3
2. License Fees .................................................................................................. 3
3. Copyright ...................................................................................................... 4
4. User Rights ................................................................................................... 4
5. Warranty and Liability .................................................................................... 4
6. Additional Software ........................................................................................ 5
7. Changes and Additions to the Agreement .......................................................... 5
8. Gouverning Law ............................................................................................. 5
9. Exclusive Validity of this Agreement ................................................................. 5
Copyrights................................................................................................................. 7
Cross-References from Manuals ................................................................................... 9
Migrating from Quadstar to QUADERA ......................................................................... 11
Migrating from Quadstar to QUADERA ................................................................... 11
Overview and Differences in the Used Terminology .................................................... 12
Overview and Differences in the Available Functions .................................................. 13
QUADERA ................................................................................................................ 15
Introduction .......................................................................................................... 15
Product Description ............................................................................................. 15
Product Description .......................................................................................... 15
Main Features .................................................................................................. 16
Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................. 17
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System Requirements ...................................................................................... 19
Getting Help ...................................................................................................... 20
Calling Help..................................................................................................... 20
Changing the Display of a Help Topic .................................................................. 21
Printing a Help Topic ........................................................................................ 22
Further Information.......................................................................................... 23
Reporting Errors .............................................................................................. 24
Installing and Uninstalling QUADERA ........................................................................ 25
Installation Program SETUP ................................................................................. 25
Installing ........................................................................................................... 26
Setting Up ......................................................................................................... 27
Adjusting the Device Settings ............................................................................... 28
Version Number ................................................................................................. 32
Updating ........................................................................................................... 33
Uninstalling ........................................................................................................ 34
Operating Concept ................................................................................................. 35
Basics for Operation ............................................................................................ 35
Operating Elements ............................................................................................ 37
User Interface ................................................................................................. 37
Screen Elements .............................................................................................. 38
Mouse Actions ................................................................................................. 39
Keyboard Shortcuts .......................................................................................... 40
Customizing the Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................. 41
User Interface .................................................................................................... 43
Title Bar ......................................................................................................... 43
Menu Bar ........................................................................................................ 44
Options........................................................................................................... 46
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Toolbox .......................................................................................................... 47
Measurement Project Window ............................................................................ 52
Recipe Selection .............................................................................................. 53
Working Area .................................................................................................. 54
Working Area Selection ..................................................................................... 55
Device Status View .......................................................................................... 56
All Device Status View ...................................................................................... 57
Event View ...................................................................................................... 58
Context Menus ................................................................................................ 59
Capturing Screenshots of the User Interface .......................................................... 70
Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 71
Starting QUADERA ........................................................................................... 71
Start Page ......................................................................................................... 72
Example of a Measurement .................................................................................. 73
Introduction .................................................................................................... 73
Course of a Measurement - Scan ....................................................................... 74
Course of a Measurement - MID ........................................................................ 75
Chart Display .................................................................................................. 76
Data Navigator ................................................................................................... 77
Data Navigator ................................................................................................ 77
Data Navigator and Zooming ............................................................................. 79
Data Navigator in Scan Measurements................................................................ 80
Data Navigator in MID/MCD Measurements ......................................................... 81
Exiting QUADERA ............................................................................................. 83
Opening and Managing Measurement Data ............................................................... 84
Opening an Existing Measurement Project ............................................................. 84
Recently Used Files ............................................................................................. 85
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Exporting a Measurement Project ......................................................................... 86
Closing a Measurement Project ............................................................................. 87
Changing a File Location ...................................................................................... 88
Changing the Display of Measurement Projects ......................................................... 89
Adjusting the Section .......................................................................................... 89
Zooming in Charts .............................................................................................. 90
Selecting Curve Colors in Charts ........................................................................... 91
Defining the Line Thickness in Charts .................................................................... 92
Splitting Up the Working Area .............................................................................. 93
Deleting a Section .............................................................................................. 94
Creating a New Working Area ............................................................................... 95
Deleting a Working Area ...................................................................................... 96
Freezing the Display............................................................................................ 97
Managing and Arranging Windows ........................................................................... 98
Displaying Windows ............................................................................................ 98
Showing and Hiding Docker Windows .................................................................. 100
Calling Device Specific Functions ........................................................................... 101
Configuring the Device Connection ...................................................................... 101
Starting and Stopping the Measurement .............................................................. 102
Disconnecting From the Device ........................................................................... 103
Connecting With the Device ............................................................................... 104
Simulation Mode ............................................................................................... 105
Calibration .......................................................................................................... 106
Calibration Projects ........................................................................................... 106
Tuning the Ion Source ....................................................................................... 107
Tuning the Ion Source .................................................................................... 107
Optimizing the Ion Source............................................................................... 108
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Ion Source Parameters ................................................................................... 110
Crossbeam Ion Source.................................................................................... 114
Grid Ion Source ............................................................................................. 116
SPM Ion Source ............................................................................................. 117
Open High Sensitivity Ion Source ..................................................................... 118
Gastight High Sensitivity Ion Source ................................................................ 120
Tuning the Mass Scale ....................................................................................... 122
Calibrating the Mass Scale .............................................................................. 122
Coarse Tuning of the Mass Scale ...................................................................... 124
Fine Tuning of the Mass Scale.......................................................................... 126
Parameters for Coarse Tuning ......................................................................... 128
Parameters for Fine Tuning ............................................................................. 130
Offset .............................................................................................................. 132
Offset ........................................................................................................... 132
Determining the Offset ................................................................................... 133
Offset Parameters .......................................................................................... 134
Tuning the RF Generator ................................................................................... 135
Tuning the RF Generator ................................................................................. 135
Minimizing the Tuning Voltage (QMG220).......................................................... 136
Minimizing the Tuning Voltage (QMG700).......................................................... 138
Background Determination................................................................................. 139
Background Determination .............................................................................. 139
Measuring the Background .............................................................................. 140
Background Library ........................................................................................ 142
Gas Specific Calibration ..................................................................................... 145
Gas Specific Calibration .................................................................................. 145
Determining the GSC Factors .......................................................................... 146
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GSC Matrix Editor .......................................................................................... 148
GSC Result View ............................................................................................ 151
MCD Calibration Factor Library ........................................................................ 153
Enabling Partial Pressure ................................................................................... 155
Determining the Sensitivity ............................................................................. 155
Required Process to Enable Partial Pressure ...................................................... 156
Measurements using QUADERA ............................................................................. 157
Measurement Projects and Measurement Project Templates ................................... 157
Scan Measurement Projects ............................................................................... 158
MID Measurement Projects ................................................................................ 159
MCD Measurement Projects................................................................................ 160
Total Pressure Measurement .............................................................................. 162
Creating Measurement Project Templates ............................................................ 163
Recipes ........................................................................................................... 164
Recipes......................................................................................................... 164
Recipe Editor ................................................................................................. 165
Recipe Parameters: Scan ................................................................................ 167
Recipe Parameters: MID ................................................................................. 172
Recipe Parameters: MCD ................................................................................ 176
Recipe Parameters: Total Pressure ................................................................... 177
Trip Function ABS .......................................................................................... 179
Trip Function HYST......................................................................................... 181
Processing Measurement Data............................................................................... 182
Minimum ......................................................................................................... 182
Average........................................................................................................... 183
Maximum ........................................................................................................ 184
Absolute Standard Deviation .............................................................................. 185
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Automating Tasks ................................................................................................ 186
Triggered Run Add-in ........................................................................................ 186
Scripting.......................................................................................................... 189
Scripting ....................................................................................................... 189
Scripting Directory Structure ........................................................................... 190
Copying Add-ins ............................................................................................ 191
Deleting Add-ins ............................................................................................ 192
Using Macros ................................................................................................... 193
Creating Add-ins and Macros ........................................................................... 193
Activating Add-ins .......................................................................................... 194
Running Macros ............................................................................................. 195
Editing Add-ins and Macros ............................................................................. 196
Calling Up the VSTA Editor ................................................................................. 197
Calling Up the VSTA Help ................................................................................... 198
Spectra Library ................................................................................................... 199
Spectra Library ................................................................................................. 199
Operating the Input/Output Module ....................................................................... 200
Creating IO Characteristics ................................................................................... 201
Creating Input/Output Characteristics ................................................................. 201
Warning and Error Messages ................................................................................. 203
List of Events ................................................................................................... 203
Warning Messages for the QMG220 ..................................................................... 204
Warning Message QMG220.W001 ..................................................................... 204
Error Messages for the QMG220 ......................................................................... 207
Error Message QMG220.E001 .......................................................................... 207
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Scripting in QUADERA ............................................................................................. 215
Glossary................................................................................................................ 217
Index.................................................................................................................... 221
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Program version 4.50, July 2012
Welcome to QUADERA, the software for controlling the

mass spectrometers QMG220 and QMG700. QUADERA is a
Windows application based on Microsoft's .NET framework and
other contemporary technologies. The user interface is state
of the art and provides access to settings and data.
Copyrights: Copyrights and trademarks,
License agreement: License agreement for the QUADERA software,
Resources to access the online Help: The online Help contains all the information
required for operating QUADERA.
Please read the "Setting Up" section to easily configure QUADERA and the devices.
NOTE:
Read the QUADERA Release Notes. They list new features, bugfixes, known
problems and limitations of QUADERA. In addition, the Release Notes give
important information on installing and configuring QUADERA, on the
operating system, and on the network settings.
Opening the Release Notes:

After installing QUADERA with the default settings, proceed as follows to open the
Release Notes:
Via the Windows start menu: Program Files > QUADERA > Readme
Open the file "Readme.html" in the directory for programs and settings.
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License Agreement
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Microsoft Corp.
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Cross-References from Manuals
In this topic you find cross-references from manuals that refer to the QUADERA
Online-Help. Click on the corresponding link below to display the required topic:
Cross-references from the "PrismaPlus" manual
Cross-reference #001: System configuration
Cross-reference #002: Commissioning
Cross-reference #003: Measuring mode
Cross-reference #004: EXTERNAL PROTECTION
Cross-reference #005: Using the analog and digital interfaces
Cross-reference #006: Optimizing the ion source sensitivity
Cross-reference #007: Tuning the RF generator
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Migrating from Quadstar to QUADERA
Quadstar is an application software for the QMS 422/421 and QMS 200 Prisma
quadrupole mass spectrometers. QUADERA and Quadstar share some basic
capabilities. However, they sometimes differ in the used terminology, and especially in
the functionality and the tools. Once you know these differences you will be able to
migrate to QUADERA easily.
Overview of the differences in the used terminology
Overview of the differences in the available tools and functions
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Overview and Differences in the Used Terminology
The terms and concepts of Quadstar and QUADERA differ in some ways. Many terms
have a similar meaning, but they are named differently. The table below contains the
terms used in Quadstar and the equivalent terms used in QUADERA.
Quadstar term QUADERA term
Channel Measurement task

Channel parameter editor Recipe editor
Mass spectrometer Device
Measurement Measurement project
Measurement parameter file Measurement project template
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Overview and Differences in the Available Functions
Quadstar comprises a package of several main programs (measurement program,

display program, analysis program, etc.). These programs are called up and closed
individually as the need arises. In QUADERA, on the other hand, the entire
functionality is always available. It is no longer necessary to call up or close individual
components. QUADERA allows you to display several measurement projects at a time
and also to display different views of one measurement project.
The following table lists several functions and shows how to call them up in Quadstar
and in QUADERA.
Notation: xxx > yyy > zzz means "In the main menu, select the item xxx. In the
following submenu, select the item yyy. Then select the item zzz".
Function Quadstar QUADERA
Select the simulation "Parset" program: Device >

mode Setup > General > Communication
Simulation Mode > Settings > Simulator
Intern
System information For each main program: Help > About...
File > About
Establish a connection For each main program: Device > Connect
to the device Comm > Connect
Open a measurement Via the file manager in Via the Start page
project template for the "Measure" program:
Scan Scan > Analog
Open a measurement Via the file manager in Via the Start page
project template for the "Measure" program:
MID MID > Versus Time
Start/stop a Scan Via the file manager in Device > Run
measurement the "Measure" program:
Scan > Analog >
Operation > Go/Halt
Start/stop a MID Via the file manager in Device > Run
measurement the "Measure" program:
MID > Versus Time >
Operation > Go/Halt
Save measuring data Manually in the file Automatically
manager:
File > Save Cycle Data
Open an existing "Dispsav" program: File > Open
measurement project Scan > Analog Data
(Scan measurement)
Open an existing "Dispsav" program: File > Open
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measurement project Process > Cycles

(MID measurement)
Edit measurement Via the file manager Directly in the
parameters and the channel corresponding working
parameter editor in the area of the opened
"Parset" program measurement project
(Recipe Editor)
Automate Via the sequencer In parts implemented
measurements and (command interpreter via the VBA editor and
analyses with a specific syntax) the use of macros
in the "Parset" program
User access Via the "Accessc" Handled by the
administration program operating system of the
directly in Quadstar PC on which
QUADERA has been
installed
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Introduction
Product Description
Product Description
QUADERA is a powerful operation and analysis software for the following quadrupole
mass spectrometers:
QMG220
QMG700
QUADERA allows you to perform a qualitative and quantitative analysis.
QUADERA simplifies the operation of the mass spectrometer, improves the

reproducibility of the results, and allows you to store all relevant parameters and data.
In addition, it also checks the consistency of specific parameters and issues a warning in
the case of an error.
QUADERA allows you to save and to document measuring data, to reload these data
and to display the reloaded data in various ways (table, bar graph, trend etc.).
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Main Features
Easy operation via graphical user interface
Powerful measuring programs for qualitative and quantitative analysis
Analysis of measuring data while a measurement is running
Display of multiple measurement tasks in a table, as a bar graph, or as a trend
Measurements can be documented
Service functions
Online parametrization of the mass spectrometer
Automatic electrometer range switching
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Scope of Delivery
Software
License agreement and license key.
CD-ROM with QUADERA. The supplied installation program will create the
required folders and copy various files into these folders.
Measurement project templates are supplied for all types of measurement.
Directories created during installation under Windows XP with the default settings
- Programs and settings: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA"

- Example files: "C:\Documents and Settings\[User]\My Documents\My
QUADERA\Data"
- Measurement project templates: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA\[QMG]"
- Tool programs: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA\Tools"
- Simulator: "C:\Program Files\[QMG]Sim"
- Files created by the user: "C:\Documents and Settings\[User]\My
Documents\My QUADERA\Data"
- Computer specific settings: "C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Application Data\INFICON\QUADERA\[Version]"
- User specific settings: "C:\Documents and Settings\[User]\Application
Data\INFICON\QUADERA\[Version]"
- Scripting: "C:\Documents and Settings\[User]\My Documents\My
QUADERA\Scripting"
Notes:
[User] represents your registered profile,
[Version] indicates the currently installed version of QUADERA,
[QMG] specifies the mass spectrometer, i.e. QMG220, QMG700.
Directories created during installation under Windows Vista with the default
settings
- Programs and settings: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA"

- Example files: "C:\Users\[User]\Documents\My QUADERA\Data"
- Measurement project templates: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA\[QMG]"
- Tool programs: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA\Tools"
- Simulator: "C:\Program Files\QUADERA\[QMG]Sim"
- Files created by the user: "C:\Users\[User]\Documents\My QUADERA\Data"
- Computer specific settings: "C:\Users\All Users\QUADERA\[Version]"
- User specific settings:
"C:\Users\[User]\AppData\Roaming\QUADERA\[Version]"
- Scripting: "C:\Users\[User]\Documents\My QUADERA\Scripting"
Notes:
[User] represents your registered profile,
[Version] indicates the currently installed version of QUADERA,
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[QMG] specifies the mass spectrometer, i.e. QMG220, QMG700.
Cables and Accessories
Ethernet cable with crossed wires for direct connection of the mass spectrometer
to a PC
Normal Ethernet cable for direct connection of the mass spectrometer to a

network
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System Requirements
In order to install the QUADERA software on a PC, the following minimum

requirements for hardware and software must be met:
Hardware for operating system Windows XP
Processor: Intel P3 1.5 Ghz (or other equivalent processors), recommended P4 3

GHz
Main memory: 512 MB, recommended 1 GB
Free space on the harddisk: 100 MB to install the program, additional space for
the measurement data
Graphics card: Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels or higher, at least 256 colors
CD-ROM drive
Color monitor
Interface for the mass spectrometer (Ethernet 10/100)
Hardware for operating system Windows Vista (x86)
Adhere to the QUADERA Release Notes.
Software
Operating system Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or 3
Operating system Windows Vista Ultimate (x86)
Note: No other Windows operating systems are supported. 64-bit Windows

operating systems are not supported.
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Getting Help
Calling Help
If you need help during your work, you may utilize the following resources:
1. Select the Help menu and click Contents or Index,

or
Press the function key [F1].
2. If the Contents, Index and Search tabs are not displayed in the Help window,
click Show .
3. Perform one of the following steps in the Help window:

Click the Contents tab to display the table of contents for the help file.
Click the Find tab to search for specific key words. Enter the required words
and then click Search.
Click the Index tab to search for specific words or to choose from a key word
list.
You can control the number of the found topics by adding key words to the search string
or by removing them from the string. This way you can restrict the search result in the
list to the relevant topics and key words.
In addition, you can use the Windows start menu to open the online help:
1. Click on the Windows START button and select Programs.
2. Select the program group QUADERA and click on QUADERA Help.
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Changing the Display of a Help Topic
The Help window uses the same settings for fonts, font colors and background colors as
the browser installed on your computer. These settings and other options depend on the
type and version of the installed browser. You can change the appearance of the help
topics in the Help window by changing the settings for fonts and colors.
1. Open the Help window.
2. In the Help window, click Options and then Internet Options .
3. In the General tab, click Accessibility and then select Ignore colors specified
on Web pages.
4. Click OK.
5. Perform one of the following actions in the Internet Options dialog box:
Changing the background or text color in the help:
In the General tab, click Colors... and then select the required options.
Changing the font in the help:
In the General tab, click Fonts... and then select the required options.
NOTE:
Any change in the font and background color of the help topics in the Help
window will also affect the font and background color of websites displayed by
Microsoft Internet Explorer.
Further information on the settings and options available in your browser can be found
in the help file for your browser.
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Printing a Help Topic
Printing the current topic
1. In the Help window, click Print .
2. Select the required printing options.
Printing several topics
1. In the Help window, click the Contents tab.
If the Contents tab is not displayed, click Show .
2. Select the required heading and then click Print .
3. Perform one of the following actions:

In order to print the current page, select Print selected topic.
In order to print all topics under the selected heading, select Print the
selected heading and all subtopics.
4. Select the required printing options.
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Further Information
You can check which version of QUADERA is installed on your computer and determine
the product ID and the license key of your program. In addition, you can call up system
information.
In the Help menu, select About...
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Reporting Errors
QUADERA allows you to create an error report which also contains additional
comments from you. These reports are helpful to our support staff when solving
problems.
In the Help menu, click Report an Error. You are directly connected to
an error report form on the website of QUADERA (http://www.quadera.net).
Please fill out this form carefully.
Your error report will be automatically acknowledged if you quote a valid email
address. You receive an email and a reference number for further queries on the
status of your issue.
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Installing and Uninstalling QUADERA
Installation Program SETUP
QUADERA comes as a compressed file on a CD-ROM. SETUP copies and unpacks the
QUADERA program files and creates the required directories on the selected drive (pay
attention to the system requirements).
The installation directory (default: C:\Program Files\QUADERA) contains all QUADERA

program files. Special subdirectories are created for all other files.
NOTE:
If required you can change the locations of the special subdirectories after the
installation has been completed (menu Tools>Options).
SETUP is used for the following tasks:
Installing QUADERA,
Updating QUADERA,
Upgrading QUADERA.
NOTES:
Uninstalling QUADERA prior to installing a new version will most often result in
the best installation.
Unrestricted use of QUADERA requires a valid license key.
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Installing
NOTE:
Unrestricted use of QUADERA requires a valid license key.
NOTE:
In order to install QUADERA, a user account with administrator access rights
is required.
Proceed as follows to install QUADERA:
1. Check to make sure that the system requirements are met.
2. Start Windows and close all other applications. Pay attention to the instruction
manual for your operating system.
3. Insert the QUADERA installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.

The installation procedure should start automatically after a few seconds.
If the installation procedure does not start within 30 seconds, the autostart
function of the drive may be disabled. In this case, use Windows Explorer to
access the CD-ROM drive and execute the index.html file.
4. Follow the instructions of the installation program and enter all required parameters
or accept the respective default settings.
NOTE:
After installing QUADERA, you have to set up the following:
The communication between the PC and the mass spectrometer,
The configuration of the mass spectrometer.
An account with administrator access rights is not required in order to operate

QUADERA.
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Setting Up
NOTE: By default, QUADERA works with a simulator that is installed together

with the software. After the installation procedure, QUADERA is basically
ready for operation and it can be used without a device.
NOTE: Adhere to the QUADERA Release Notes.
Proceed as follows to set up QUADERA:
1. Start QUADERA.
2. In the Device menu, click Device Setup. The "Device Setup" dialog opens.
Click Search.
3. The search scans the network for running QMG mass spectrometers. Click Search
again, if all mass spectrometers are not found, to start another search.
4. In the "Device Search" dialog select a device (or devices) and click Add. Close the
dialog.
5. Click Apply in the 'Device Setup' dialog to acknowledge the input. QUADERA will now
connect to each device, acquire the Device Name, and disconnect from each device.
Any device unable to connect will be named 'unknown'. On any future

'Connect', the Device Name will be acquired and assigned.
6. Click the Configure button to change the name of any device.
7. Apply any changes and close the dialog.
8. QUADERA is now configured for the connection with the mass spectrometer(s).
9. If necessary adjust the configuration:

Use the basic device settings in the device status view ("Device Configuration
View" icon) to adjust the configuration. Normally these settings have already
been performed in the factory.
QUADERA now allows more than one device to be connected and acquiring data
simultaneously if properly licensed ('Multiplexing' license). This multiple device design,
known as Multisensor, can run for an extended period of time but it is recommended to
limit duration and/or quantity of data collected in any one session.
NOTE: Multisensor can be enabled through the Options menu and must be
enabled to use the Multiplexing add-in.
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Adjusting the Device Settings
NOTE:
Normally most device settings have already been performed in the factory. The
Device Name is one setting that can be customized.
Proceed as follows to adjust the device settings:
1. Connect QUADERA with the device.
2. In the device status view, click on the "Device Configuration View" icon. The
"Device Configuration" window opens.
3. Adjust the parameters to the device settings. The following table list the available
parameters.
4. Click [Close] to close the "Device Configuration" window.
NOTE:
Select only components that are actually installed in your device.
Parameter Range Description
Device Name Edit box The Device Name used to label the
device.
Device MAC Automatically The unique hardware address of the

detected device.
Auto Connect Dropdown list Selection of feature to automatically

at Startup connect device at QUADERA startup.
Analyser Dropdown list Selection of the detector type

Detector Type (installed gauge head):
Faraday: only "Faraday" is
available in recipes,
SEM: "Faraday" and "SEM" are
available in recipes.
Ion Source Dropdown list Selection of the ion source type:
Type
Axial: Axial ion source (only
QMG700),
Crossbeam: Cross-Beam ion
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source,
Grid: Grid ion source,
SPM: Sputter Process Monitor,
High sensitivity (only QMG220),
SpecPos (only QMG700),
SpecNeg (only QMG700).
Protection Dropdown list Monitoring of filament and SEM.
If a pressure gauge is installed:
InternalOff: use QUADERA to
switch filament and SEM manually
on and off,
ExternalOnOff: an external system,
such as a pressure gauge, protects
filament and SEM. They are
automatically switched on and off
as determined by the parameters
"Total Pressure Level On/Off".
ExternalOff: an external system,
such as a pressure gauge, protects
filament and SEM. They are
automatically switched off as
determined by the parameter
"Total Pressure Level Off". Use
QUADERA to switch filament and
SEM manually on.
If no pressure gauge is installed: the
protection input of the device is used.
QMA For QMG220: Indicates the installed QMA.
Automatically
detected
For QMG700: Selection of the QMA.
Dropdown list
QMH For QMG220: Indicates the installed RF device,
Automatically which defines the mass range.
detected
For QMG700: Selection of the QMH, depends on the
Dropdown list installed QMA.
Mass Range Automatically Indicates the mass range in [amu],
detected depends on the installed QMA and
QMH.
Simulation Dropdown list Defines the simulation mode of the
Mode device:
Off,
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Internal,
External.
NOTE:
The software simulation (local
simulation on the PC) requires no
real device.
IO220, or Automatically Indicates whether an Input/Output-
IO700 detected module (IO220 or IO700) has been
detected or not.
Total Number > 0 Only valid when a total pressure gauge
Pressure is installed.
Level Off
Monitoring the QMG via total pressure
measurement: pressure threshold
when filament and SEM switch
automatically off (pressure rise).
The parameters "Total Pressure Level
Off" and "Total Pressure Level On"
should form a hysteresis to avoid
repeated switching when minor
pressure fluctuations occur.
Total Number > 0 Only valid when a total pressure gauge
Pressure is installed.
Level On
Monitoring the QMG via total pressure
measurement: pressure threshold
when filament and SEM switch
automatically on (decrease of
pressure).
Total Valid address Only valid when a total pressure gauge
Pressure RS is installed.
485 Address
Total pressure measurement: address
of the installed digital pressure gauge.
Note that the pressure gauge is only
recognized when the device is turned
on (no "hot-plug").
Total Automatically Only valid when a total pressure gauge
Pressure Type detected is installed.
Total pressure measurement: type of
the installed analog/digital pressure
gauge.
Note that the pressure gauge is only
recognized when the device is turned
on (no "hot-plug").
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NOTE: Buttons are available to degas the Filament Ion Source and Total
Pressure Gauge filament (if present). Degas of the Filament Ion Source can be
started and stopped manually or run for a duration of time. The Degas function
can also be accessed from the All Device Status View.
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Version Number
The product version of QUADERA is indicated by a two-digit number shown as x.yz,

e.g. 1.12.
"1" indicates the major version,
"12" indicates the minor version.
In the Help>About menu you find the version number of your software and further
information, as well as product extensions.
Update
A software update is a maintenance release of the software within the same major
version. The minor version has been increased (e.g. from 1.12 to 1.13). Updates contain
new features and additional functions or they fix software bugs that have been
discovered.
Upgrade
A software upgrade represents an extensive revision of the software and is marked as a
new major version (e.g. from version 1 to 2). Upgrades contain extensive revisions and
they offer an extended and improved range of functions for the software.
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Updating
The version number allows you to find out if an update or upgrade for QUADERA is
available.
Proceed as follows to update/upgrade your QUADERA version:
1. Start Windows and close all other applications.
2. Insert the CD with the latest product release into the CD-ROM drive.
3. Follow the instructions of the installation program and enter all required
parameters or accept the respective default settings.
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Uninstalling
NOTE:
In order to uninstall QUADERA, a user account with administrator access
rights is required.
Proceed as follows to uninstall QUADERA:
1. Exit QUADERA.
2. In the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel > Add or Remove
Programs.
In Windows Vista: Start menu Control Panel > Programs > Uninstall a
program
3. Select QUADERA.
4. Click [Remove] or Uninstall (Vista). You are asked to confirm the action.
5. Click [OK] or [Continue] (Vista) to uninstall the QUADERA application.
NOTE:
Files which have been created automatically by the software and user files
remain on the harddisk. If you want to remove these files you may do so
manually. In this case, adhere to the QUADERA Release Notes.
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Operating Concept
Basics for Operation
For a basic understanding of the operating routines and procedures in QUADERA it is

necessary to know the object structures that are visible to the user.
Object Description
QUADERA Instance of the QUADERA software
Toolboxes The toolboxes provide tools which allow you to adjust

the working area according to the measurement task.
Software device Image of the real device in QUADERA
Device Mass spectrometer
Measurement Contains all instruments required to perform a specific

project application.
One device is assigned to each measurement task. It is
possible that several measurement projects relate to the
same device.
Recipe Sequence or collection of measurement tasks
Measurement task Configurable measurement task. It is the basic

component of a recipe and contains the measuring mode
and all parameters required for its definition (e.g. MID,
MCD, Scan).
Working area Part of the graphical user interface of QUADERA. The

working area is used for the following:
To display the recipe editor. This working area is
present in the most recipes and cannot be removed
by the user.
As a container for the sections and the related
measuring data displays. The user can add several
working areas to a recipe.
Section Part of the working area

Each working area - except for the working area used to
display the recipe definition - can be divided into so-
called sections by the user. Each section can be filled
with a graphical object (e.g. measuring data display).
Chart element Graphical object which connects the data of a

measurement task with a data display. A chart appears in
the section.
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The data display in QUADERA is strongly related to the corresponding measurement

tasks. The appropriate tool allows you, for instance, to create or remove a measurement
task directly in the data display of the section.
Example for the relation between measurement task and data display
In order to observe the change of several gases with time, the MID (Multiple Ion
Detection) type of measurement is especially suitable. In this example, one
measurement task relates to a mass whose intensity is to be measured, and it defines
the parameters required for the measurement. The recipe unites all measurement tasks,
i.e. the masses to be observed. During a measurement, the measurement tasks are
performed one after the other, the readings are collected and stored in the related
measurement project. The repeated execution of a measurement task results in a
sequence of data which show the course of the related mass signals as a function of the
time. The measuring data which are obtained in a measurement task can be displayed
graphically in a chart in the section (e.g. as a curve or a bar chart). As a result, they
represent a chart element.
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Operating Elements
User Interface
The QUADERA window is divided into several areas. For each area, a tooltip displays
brief information. For this, move the mouse pointer to the required area in the figure
below. For more detailed information, click the respective area.
Example of the QUADERA user interface
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Screen Elements
Name Example Description
Checkbox You can select Yes (with checkmark)

or No (without checkmark) as follows:
Press the space bar,
Click the checkbox with the mouse.
Radio Radio buttons allow you to select one
buttons option at a time. You can select the
required option as follows:
Press the space bar,
Click the required button with the
mouse.
This will automatically reset the
previously selected button.
Dropdown Select the required list item as follows:
list
Click the currently displayed item
to open the entire dropdown list,
Click the required item with the
mouse. The dropdown list closes
and only the selected item is
displayed.
Spin Increase or decrease the displayed
buttons value as follows:
Click one of the spin buttons to
increase (arrow up) or decrease
(arrow down) the value by one,
Click the input field next to the
spin buttons and enter the
required value directly.
Tooltips The tooltip is a small box in the
graphical user interface and displays
supplementary information on an
item, such as symbols. A tooltip
appears when the user hovers the
mouse pointer over an item, without
clicking it.
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Mouse Actions
Action Description (default assignment for the mouse buttons)
Click Position the mouse pointer on the required object (file, text, figure
etc.). Then press the left mouse button.
Double- Position the mouse pointer on the required object. Then press the
click left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
Drag & Position the mouse pointer on the required object. Press the left
drop mouse button and keep it pressed. Drag the object to the new
position (destination) and then release the mouse button. The
object will be put down at the destination.
Right Position the mouse pointer on the required object. Then press the
mouse right mouse button. In general, this will open a context menu
button offering some object related functions to you.
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Keyboard Shortcuts
NOTE:
The following table describes the default settings for the keyboard shortcuts.
You can customize the keyboard shortcuts to suit your needs.
Key Action
F1 Call up help
CTRL+O Open a measurement project
ALT+F4 Exit the application
ALT+F8 Call up the Macros dialog
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Customizing the Keyboard Shortcuts
By default, QUADERA already contains predefined keyboard shortcuts. You may

change or extend these settings to suit your needs. As an example, you may do one of
the following:
Assign keyboard shortcuts to frequently used commands and macros,
Delete keyboards shortcuts which are no longer needed.
Assigning keyboard shortcuts

Proceed as follows to assign a keyboard shortcut:
1. Call up the context menu for the menu bar.
2. Click Customize...
3. Click Keyboard...
4. Select a command category from the list.
5. Click a command in the command list. The Specify a Shortcut field displays the
keyboard shortcut that is currently assigned to the selected command.
6. Select a keyboard shortcut in the Specify a Shortcut field.
7. Click Assign. The keyboard shortcut is assigned to the selected command.
If the selected keyboard shortcut has already been assigned to another command, the
latest assignment will replace the previous one.
Click Reset All to reset all keyboard shortcuts to the default assignments.
Deleting keyboard shortcuts

Proceed as follows to delete a keyboard assignment:
1. Call up the Context menu for the menu bar.
2. Click Customize...
3. Click Keyboard...
4. Select a command category from the list.
5. Click a command in the command list. The Specify a Shortcut field displays the
keyboard shortcut that is currently assigned to the selected command.
6. Click Remove. The assignment between the keyboard shortcut and the
command is removed.
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Click Reset All to reset all keyboard shortcuts to the default assignments.
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User Interface
Title Bar
The title bar is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
The title bar displays the following items:
Program symbol: Click this symbol to call up the title bar menu.
Program name
Currently loaded file (measurement project)
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Menu Bar
The menu bar is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
Each menu contains a list of commands. The menu bar allows you to call up all functions
of QUADERA. The following main menus are available:
File File and printer related functions

View View settings
Tools Additional functions
Device Device related functions
Window Management and arrangement of the windows
Help Help functions
QUADERA main menus
File menu
The File menu contains the following functions:
Open
Export
ASCII
Save as Template...
Close
Recent Files
Exit
View menu
The View menu contains the following functions:
Show Start Page
Event View
Device Status
All Device Status
Toolbox
Tools menu
The Tools menu contains the following functions:
Programming
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Macros
Create Add-in...
Add-in Manager...
Options
Spectra Library
Device menu
The Device menu contains the following functions:
Connect
Run
Device Setup...
Window menu
The Window menu contains the following functions:
Arrange Icons
Cascade
Close All Windows
Tile Horizontally
Tile Vertically
Minimize All Windows
Window List
Help menu
The Help menu contains the following functions:
Contents
Index
Report an Error...
About...
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Options
Use the "Options..." window to perform the following settings:
Specifying the path (file location) for various file types used by Quadera ("File
Locations" tab)
Changing the line thickness of curves in charts ("Display" tab)
Enabling Multisensor, the ability to connect to and collect from more than one
device. As of QUADERA version 4.20 this must be enabled (and licensed) to use
either Multisensor or Multiplexing (from VSTA).
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Toolbox
Toolbox
The toolbox is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
The toolbox is used to customize the working area of a measurement project. The main
task is to create new objects. The toolbox is subdivided into different groups according
to the subject. One tool can be used in several groups. Click the respective button to
open the required toolbox.
NOTE:
Toolboxes may contain varying tools depending on the configuration of
QUADERA.
Refer to the alphabetical list of tools if you search for a specific tool.
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Applying Tools
Applying via drag & drop
1. Open the required toolbox.
2. Use the buttons and if necessary. The toolbox is scrolled up and down,
respectively, to display the desired tool.
3. Drag the required tool into the section:
A mouse pointer shaped as indicates that the selected tool is applicable,

A mouse pointer shaped as indicates that the selected tool is not
applicable.
Alphabetical list of tools
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List of Tools
Alphabetical list of all tools which are available in QUADERA:
Icon Name Description
Add 'Analog Input' Add an analog input editor to the section.

Editor
Add Analog Input Depends on the working area into which
Task you drag the tool:
Dragging the tool to the recipe editor:
Add a measurement task to the recipe.
The task uses an analog input channel,
such as the quadrupole controller QC
("EXT IN").
Dragging the tool to the chart:
Add a measurement task to the recipe
using an analog input channel. Display
the data of this measurement task in
the chart.
Refer to the operating instructions of your
QMG mass spectrometer.
Add 'Analog Output' Add an analog output editor to the section.
Editor
Add Chart Element Connect an existing measurement task with
a chart.
Add 'Digital Input' Add an digital input editor to the section.
Editor
Add 'Digital Output' Add an digital output editor to the section.
Editor
Add MCD Chart Add an (empty) MCD chart to the section.
Only available for MID recipes.
Add MCD Task Depends on the working area into which
you drag the tool:
Add a MCD measurement task to the
recipe.
Add a MCD measurement task to the
recipe. Display the data of this
measurement task in the chart.
Only available for MCD recipes.
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Add MID Chart Add an (empty) MID chart to the section.

Add MID Task Depends on the working area into which
you drag the tool:
Add a MID measurement task to the
recipe.
Add a MID measurement task to the
Add Peak Task Depends on the working area into which
you drag the tool:
Add a peak measurement task to the
recipe.
Add a peak measurement task to the
Only available for scan recipes (see recipe
parameter "Mass Mode").
Add Scan Chart Add an (empty) scan chart to the section.
Only available for scan recipes.
Add Scan Task Depends on the working area into which
you drag the tool:
Add a scan measurement task to the
recipe.
Add a scan measurement task to the
Only available for scan recipes (see recipe
parameter "Mass Mode").
Add Total Pressure Icon only available for QMG220.
Task
Depends on the working area into which
you drag the tool:
Add a new total pressure measurement
task to the recipe.
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Add a total pressure measurement task
to the recipe. Display the data of this
Add Working Area Create a new working area in the current
recipe or measurement project.
Remove Chart Delete a measuring line or a measurement
Element task from the chart.
Remove Section Delete the selected section.
Remove Section Delete all objects of a section, such as

Content charts and measurement tasks etc.
Remove Working Delete the current working area.
Area
Split Section Bottom Split the section in half horizontally. A new
section is added to the bottom of the
present contents.
Split Section Left Split the section in half vertically. A new
section is added to the left of the present
contents.
Split Section Right Split the section in half vertically. A new
section is added to the right of the present
contents.
Split Section Top Split the section in half horizontally. A new
section is added to the top of the present
contents.
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Measurement Project Window
The measurement project window is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
The measurement window is used to display a measurement project and contains the
following areas:
Recipe selection,
Working area,
Working area selection.
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Recipe Selection
The recipe selection is a subarea of the measurement project window.
The recipe selection tab allows you to switch to a recipe within a measurement project.
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Working Area
The working area is a subarea of the measurement project window or of a recipe.
The working area is used for displaying measuring data and for editing the currently
selected recipe. The recipe editor is present in every recipe and cannot be removed by
the user. Additional display areas serve as containers for the related measuring data
displays. The user can add several display areas to a recipe.
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Working Area Selection
The working area selection is a subarea of the measurement project window.
Several working areas are available for each recipe. The working area selection tabs
allow you to switch between the displays.
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Device Status View
The device status view is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
The device status view shows the most important device parameters and states. At a
glance, you can see all the important information on the status of the connected device,
the measurement and the recipe. The displayed icons and parameters are
predetermined and cannot be hidden. Use the icons to easily access the basic functions
of the software and the device:
Icon Description
Device disconnected.
Click on the icon to connect the device.
Device connected.
Click on the icon to disconnect the device.
Basic device settings.
Click on the icon to view the basic device settings in the
"Device Configuration" window, and edit as appropriate.
Measurement stopped.
Click on the icon to start the measurement.
Measurement running.
Click on the icon to stop the measurement.
Filament off.
Click on the icon to switch the filament on.
Filament on.
Click on the icon to switch the filament off.
SEM off.
Click on the icon to switch the SEM on.
SEM on.
Click on the icon to switch the SEM off.
Common SEM Voltage

Common operating voltage of the SEM. Enter the required value or use the spin buttons.
Measurement tasks will use the "Common SEM Voltage" if <<SEM-Voltage>> is selected
from the dropdown list for the corresponding recipe parameter "SEM Voltage".
NOTE:
The "Common SEM Voltage" parameter is not available when the Faraday-Cup
has been selected in the basic device settings (Symbol "Device Configuration
View").
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All Device Status View
The All Device Status View is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
The All Device Status View shows a collection of the most important device parameters
and states for all devices connected to QUADERA. At a glance, you can see all the
important information on the status of the connected device, the measurement and the
recipe. The displayed icons and parameters are predetermined and cannot be hidden.
Use the icons, described on the Device Status View page, to easily access the basic
functions of the software and the device.
The All Device Status View allows for selection of multiple devices (using CTRL or Shift
key) and provides a context menu for selection of functions. The All Device Status View
is most useful for viewing status when operating QUADERA in the Multiplexing mode.
Please note that the All Device Status View does not replace the Start Page as
the main control. You must still use the Start Page and its Device icons to
access Projects and Templates for a Device.
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Event View
The event view is a subarea of the QUADERA user interface.
The event view informs you of events that have occurred for each device (the selected
device on the Start page). Warnings, informations and errors are displayed in a compact
way.
Events related to measurement, device and system are listed. The presentation follows
the event view used by the Windows operating system. Refer to the list of events for a
detailed description.
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Context Menus
Context Menus
A context menu is a special menu that opens up when pressing the right mouse button.
It is context sensitive and always contains commands which are related to the currently
used screen area.
In QUADERA, you may call up context menus in the following screen areas:
Title bar Context menu with functions relating to the QUADERA

window.
Window title Context menu with functions relating to the respective
window in QUADERA.
Menu bar Context menu with functions relating to the menu bar
settings.
Recipe Selection Context menu used for adjusting the recipe layout
(working area)
Frame of the section Context menu used for showing and hiding the navigator.
Charts in the Context menus with functions used for adjusting the chart
working area layout.
Context menus in QUADERA
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Calling Up a Context Menu
1. Position the mouse pointer in the required screen area.
2. Press the right mouse button.
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Context Menu "Title Bar"
Click with the right mouse button into the title bar of a window. The context menu "title
bar" appears. It contains the following functions:
Restore Restore the default size for the selected window.

Move Move the window.
Size Change the window size.
Minimize Minimize the window size.
Maximize Maximize the window size.
Close Close the window or the application.
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Context Menu "Menu Bar"
Click with the right mouse button into the menu bar. The context menu "Menu bar"
appears. It contains the following functions:
Lock the Checkbox: Determine whether or not it is

Toolbars possible to change the positions of the menu
bars.
Customize... Open a window which allows you to customize
or create menu bars, and also to configure
keyboard shortcuts.
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Context Menu "Recipe Selection"
Click with the right mouse button into the recipe selection area. The context menu
"Recipe Selection" appears. It contains the following functions:
Rename Open the dialog field "Rename selected tab" to

selected tab rename the tab of the selected working area.
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Context Menu "Frame of the Section"
Click with the right mouse button into the frame of the section. The context menu
"Frame of the section" appears. It contains the following functions:
Show Show or hide the data navigator.

Navigator
Rename Open the dialog field "Rename selected tab" to
selected tab rename the tab of the selected working area.
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Context Menu "Chart"
Click with the right mouse button into a chart located in the working area. Various
context menus are available, depending on the selected mouse pointer position:
Click on the measuring data display. Context menu "Chart" appears. It contains
the following functions:
Zoom Out
Reset Zoom
Hold
Legend
Print
Enable Background Subtraction
Enable Reference Subtraction
View as Partial Pressure
Marker (only in MID/MCD recipes)
Display (only in MID/MCD recipes)
Analog I/O Characteristics
Click on the x-axis. Context menu "Axis X" appears.
Click on the y-axis. Context menu "Axis Y" appears.
Only when the legend is shown: Click on the chart legend. Context menu
"Legend" appears.
Only for trending charts in MID/MCD recipes: Click on the right y-axis. Context
menu "Axis Y2" appears.
Context menu "Chart"

Click on the measuring data display to open this context menu.
Zoom Out Undo the last zoom action.

Reset Zoom Undo all zoom actions, i.e. reset the display to
the initial area.
Hold Enabled (with checkmark):
Freeze the display during a measurement
(no scaling and scrolling). Measuring data
are still recorded and stored. "Hold On" is
automatically selected when zooming or
moving the cursor.
Disabled (no checkmark):
Disable the hold function and resume to
display the recording of data. "Hold Off" is
usually applied after zooming or moving
the cursor.
NOTE: There is one hold function for each
working area.
Legend Enabled (with checkmark):
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The chart legend is displayed.

The chart legend is not displayed.
Print Print this Item: Prints the chart displayed.
Print Full Report: Prints a report based on
the Print Preferences.
Set Print Preferences: Allows selection of
items to print in the Full Report.
Print Preview: Provides a preview of what
will be printed in the Full Report.
Enable Allows Background Subtraction to be enabled
Background and disabled.
Subtraction
Enable Allows Reference Subtraction to be enabled
Reference and disabled in a Reference Subtraction
Subtraction measurement project.
View as Partial Allows viewing MID data as Partial Pressure
Pressure (or Amps).
Marker Only available for trending charts in MID/MCD
recipes:
Enabled (with checkmark):
Displays the individual measuring points
and the connecting lines.
Displays the connecting lines of the
measuring points.
Display Only available for MID/MCD recipes.
Switch the representation of the chart:
Trend:
Continuously display the measuring data
as a function of the time (in the selected
section, see data navigator).
Bar:
Display the measuring data in a bar graph
at the time specified by the cursor,
see data navigator.
Table:
Display the measuring data in a table at
the time specified by the cursor, see data
navigator.
Analog I/O Allows assignment of a characteristic to an
Characteristics Analog I/O (if available).
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Context menu "Axis X"

Click on the x-axis to open this context menu. It is used to switch the
presentation of the x-axis.
Fixed Range of the axis is fixed

Only in scan recipes
Automatic Range of the axis is adjusted to the measured
values
Only in scan recipes
Time Absolute Display the absolute time (date, time)
Only in MID/MCD recipes
Time Relative Display the relative time (measuring time)
Only in MID/MCD recipes
Context menu "Axis Y"
Click on the y-axis to open this context menu. It is used to switch the
presentation of the y-axis.
Linear Linear axis scaling
Logarithmic Logarithmic axis scaling
Automatic
Range of the axis is adjusted to the measured
values
Context menu "Axis Y2"

This context menu is available only in MID/MCD recipes, and at least
one measurement task is assigned to the second y-axis (via context
menu "Legend"). Click on the right y-axis to open this context menu. It
is used to switch the presentation of this axis.
Linear Linear axis scaling
Logarithmic Logarithmic axis scaling
Automatic Range of the axis is adjusted to the measured
values
Context menu "Legend"

This context menu is available only when the chart legend is shown (via
context menu "Chart"). Click on a measurement task in the legend to
open this context menu.
Chart Element Indicates the measurement task related to the

invoked context menu.
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Axis Y1 The measuring data display of the indicated

measurement task uses the left y-axis. You
can define the y-axis for each measurement
task, i.e. if the left or right y-axis is used for
this task.
Only for MID/MCD recipes
Axis Y2 The measuring data display of the indicated
measurement task uses the right y-axis.
Context menu "Axis Y2" becomes available.
You can define the y-axis for each
measurement task, i.e. if the left or right y-
axis is used for this task.
Only for MID/MCD recipes
Color...
Opens the "Color" dialog to select the color for
the chart display of the measurement task
(curve color).
Note that you can also define the line

thickness of the curve.
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Context Menu "Docker Window"
NOTE:
This context menu is only available for the docker windows (Toolbox, Device
Status View, All Device Status View, Event View), but not for the measurement
project window and the start page.
Click with the right mouse button into the docker window title. The context menu
"Docker Window" appears. It contains the following functions:
Dockable Checkbox: Specify if the selected docker

window is dockable or not.
No:
The behavior of the docker window is the
same as known from a normal window. It
appears in the window list, in the bottom
part of the Window menu.
Yes:
When you move the docker window various
anchoring points are displayed on the user
interface. The "Floating" property is
automatically assigned to the docker window
if you do not move it on an anchoring point.
Note that you can move the toolbox only to
the displayed anchoring points.
Hide Checkbox: Specify if the selected docker
window is shown or hidden. Use the View menu
to show a hidden window.
Floating Checkbox: Specify if the selected docker
window can be moved freely (even outside of
the window of the related application).
Note:
"Floating" docker windows are always
"Dockable",
The "Floating" property can not be assigned
to the toolbox.
Auto Hide Checkbox: Specify if the auto-hide function is
enabled for the selected docker window, i.e. the
corresponding docker window will be
automatically hidden and shown if needed.
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Capturing Screenshots of the User Interface
As a written documentation for your measurement projects you can capture and print
out screens of the QUADERA user interface. Proceed as follows:
1. Capture the screen. The screenshot is copied into the Windows clipboard:
Full screen capture: press the key combination "CTRL+Print",
Active window capture: press the key combination "CTRL+ALT+Print".
2. Open a suited image editor, e.g. Microsoft Paint (Windows start menu > Programs >
Accessories > Paint).
3. Paste the screenshot from the Windows clipboard into the image editor, e.g. press
the key combination "CTRL+V".
4. Use the image editor to print out the screenshot.
NOTE:
Various screen capture tools are available as freeware, shareware, and by
purchasing. In general, these tools provide enhanced screen capture features
compared to the procedure described above.
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Getting Started
Starting QUADERA
You can start QUADERA from the Windows Start menu or from the desktop.
Windows Start menu
1. Click the Windows Start button and select the All Programs entry.
2. Select the QUADERA program group and click the QUADERA entry.
Desktop
You can start QUADERA from the desktop if a shortcut has been created for the
desktop during installation.
1. Double-click the QUADERA shortcut symbol on your desktop.
After starting QUADERA, the start page is displayed.
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Start Page
The Start Page selection (File or a Device) determines what is displayed within the views
of QUADERA (e.g. Measurement Projects, Event View, Device Status View, title bars,
etc.). For example, select a device on the start page to see its Event View.
After starting QUADERA, the start page is displayed. Here you can perform one of the
following actions:
Open existing measurement projects (*.qmp files) and work with them:
Click on the File icon. All measurement projects that have been worked on
recently are shown in a list. Select the required project and open it with OK
or by double-clicking it.
Click the More... button to open a measurement project that is not present in
the list.
Selecting templates to start new measurements:

Click on the icon for the required device (Simulator or real device).
If you want to start a new measurement:
Click on the "Templates" bar and select the desired template (measurement
project templates *.qmt in the "Templates" list).
If you want to calibrate the device:
Click on the "Calibration and Tuning" bar and select the desired template
(calibration templates *.qmt in the "Calibration and Tuning" list).
Only QMG220: If you want to start a new RGA application (Residual Gas
Analysis):
Click on the "RGA Application" bar and select the desired template
(measurement project templates *.qmt in the "RGA Application" list).
If the start page is not displayed, you can call it up as follows:
In the View menu, click Show Start Page. The start page is displayed.
Only if the start page is already open: In the Window menu, click the respective
item in the list of open windows.
NOTE:
Continuing the measurement using an existing measurement project is not
possible.
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Example of a Measurement
Introduction
The goal of this sample measurement is to analyze the composition of air. For this, we
do not perform a real measurement in vacuum. Instead, we are going to use the
simulation mode of QUADERA and the stored simulation data which represent a typical
measurement of air with a Faraday detector. Except for small details, the course of a
measurement is the same for all mass spectrometers.
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Course of a Measurement - Scan
NOTE:
For software training and in order to practice the measurement runs we
recommend that QUADERA be used in the simulation mode.
The scan measurement type (ion current as a function of m/e) is suitable for obtaining
an overview of all present gases.
1. Open the start page: In the View menu, click Show Start Page.
2. Click on the icon for the required device.
3. Create a new measurement project: In the "Templates" list, double-click e.g.

Airdemo Scan Analog.qmt. This way you create a new measurement project
based on the selected template.
Please note: The file extension for templates is *.qmt
4. The new measurement project window appears. The working area displays the
scan project.
Edit the recipe (if necessary): Click the Edit tab.
Display the measuring data: Click the Measure tab.
NOTE:
You can start the measurement regardless whether the recipe editor or the
working area has been selected.
5. Start the measurement: In the device status view, click on the "Start" icon.
The connection to the device is automatically established. The device now
receives the parameters for the current measurement task. You can adjust the
chart layout while the measurement is running.
6. Stop the measurement: In the device status view, click on the "Stop" icon.
7. Close and save the measurement project. In the File menu, click Close. You are
requested if you want to save the measurement project. QUADERA suggests an
automatically generated file name that is based on date/time of the measurement and
the used template.
Yes: the "Save As" window used for saving measuring data opens up. Select a
suitable name and path and then click Save. The measurement project will be
saved and closed.
Please note: The file extension for measurement projects is *.qmp
No: the measurement project will be closed without saving the data.
Cancel: the action is cancelled. You will return to the measurement project
without saving the data.
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Course of a Measurement - MID
NOTE:
For software training and in order to practice the measurement runs we
recommend that QUADERA be used in the simulation mode.
The MID measurement type (Multiple Ion Detection) is suitable for observing changes of
several gases with time.
3. Create a new measurement project: In the "Templates" list, double-click e.g.

Airdemo MID.qmt. This way you create a new measurement project based on
the selected template.
Please note: The file extension for templates is *.qmt
MID project.
Edit the recipe (if necessary): Click the Edit tab.
Display the measuring data: Click the Measure tab.
NOTE:
5. Start the measurement: In the device status view, click on the "Start" icon. The
connection to the device is automatically established. The device now receives the
parameters for the current measurement task. You can adjust the chart layout while the
measurement is running.
7. Close and save the measurement project. In the File menu, click Close. You
are requested if you want to save the measurement project. QUADERA
suggests an automatically generated file name that is based on date/time of the
measurement and the used template.
closed and saved.
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Chart Display
In the working area selection, click the Measure tab (or the tab which corresponds to
the required working area). The measuring data of the project are displayed in the
section (chart display):
Chart display (example)

1 - Y-axis
2 - X-axis
3 - Cursor, indicates the x-axis position (mass)
4 - Data navigator
5 - Legend (measuring value at the cursor position)
You can navigate in the measuring data by means of the data navigator or by
pulling the cursor (mouse pointer is displayed as a double arrow).
The context menus for the chart gives you access to additional functions.
Use the tools "Add Chart Element" and "Remove Chart Element" to add and
delete existing measurement tasks to and from the chart, respectively.
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Data Navigator
Data Navigator
You can show and hide the data navigator by means of the context menu "frame of the
section".
The data navigator is located below the measurement display. It allows you to scroll
through the measuring data along the time axis. This is possible while a measurement is
running and also for stored measuring data. If a measurement is running, this will
automatically freeze the display (hold mode). You can exit the hold mode with the Hold
Off function, e.g. by clicking on the "Hold Mode" icon.
Data navigator
The data navigator contains the following parts:
The lower navigator bar comprises the entire measurement period. Use the
dropdown list to the right of the bar to select the required period. This period will
be represented by a green scroll bar.
Time period ("1 min""4 weeks"): The measuring values of the selected time
period can be displayed.
All: All measuring values can be displayed.
The upper navigator bar comprises the time period that has been selected in the
lower navigator bar (green bar). The range limits are displayed at the left and
right end of the bar.
The red scroll bar inside of the upper navigator bar comprises a time period
whose range limits are displayed at the upper left and lower right end of the bar
(it covers 1 minute in the above example "Data navigator").
The cursor in the upper navigator bar (vertical line) is used to determine which
point of time is to be displayed in the chart. This point of time is displayed next
to the cursor.
Icon "Hold Mode"
"Hold On": the display is frozen (hold mode is on).

Click on the icon to exit the hold mode.
"Hold Off": the display is updated (hold mode is off).
Click on the icon to activate the hold mode.
Using the data navigator

The data navigator allows you to quickly access the entire measurement period. You can
easily move the time window displayed in the chart across the entire navigation area.
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The measurement displays in different sections are synchronized.

Most measurements cover a rather restricted period of time. For this reason, the lower
navigator bar is only rarely used. The two-bar design is only required for improved
navigation when handling very large amounts of data.
Data navigator and zooming
Data navigator in scan measurements
Data navigator in MID/MCD measurements
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Data Navigator and Zooming
Scan measurements
In a scan measurement, the data navigator refers to the chronological order of the
individual scans (measuring cycles). This is useful when navigating between the
individual measuring cycles. The zoom function applies to the scan displayed in the chart
(intensity as a function of the mass) and is independent of the data navigator.
The selected magnification is maintained if you select another measurement cycle or
change the time period with the data navigator.
MID/MCD measurements "Trend"

In the "Trend" view, the data navigator displays the time period of the zoomed detail.
The red scroll bar in the upper data navigator is synchronized with the zoom function of
the x-axis (time).
The selected magnification is maintained if you move the time period displayed in the
chart with the data navigator, or if you change the time period.
MID/MCD measurements "Bar"

In the "Bar" view, the cursor position in the data navigator specifies the point in time for
which the measuring data are displayed. In a bar graph, the zoom function is
independent of the data navigator and it applies to the intensity (y-axis) only.
The selected magnification is maintained if you move the time period displayed in the
chart with the data navigator, or if you change the time period.
MID/MCD measurements "Table"

There is no zoom function available in the "Table" view. The data in the table represent
the measured values at the time that is indicated by the cursor position in the data
navigator.
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Data Navigator in Scan Measurements
Chart display: Example of a scan measurement
The chart displays a scan (intensity as a function of the mass) at a point in time which is
specified by the cursor position in the data navigator (item 3 in the above figure). It is
only possible to display the scans in the time period specified by the red scroll bar in the
upper navigator bar.
The measuring values displayed in the chart are determined by the cursor positions in
the data navigator and in the chart. The following rules apply:
The cursor in the upper navigator bar (item 3) determines which scan is to be
displayed in the chart, i.e. the point in time of a scan within the entire
measurement period (measurement cycle).
The cursor in the chart (item 1) determines the mass (x-axis) in the displayed
scan for which the measuring values are listed (item 2).
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Select the required chart view using the "Diagram" context menu.
"Trend" view
Chart display: Example of a sample measurement (trend)
The measurement data (item 1 in the above figure) are displayed as a function of the
time. The chart covers the period of time which is specified by the red scroll bar in the
upper navigator bar. The displayed measuring values (item 3) are specified by the
cursor position. Please note that the cursor in the red scroll bar (item 4) and the one in
the chart (item 2) are synchronized.
"Bar" view
The measuring data are displayed as a bar graph for the point in time specified by the
cursor position in the data navigator. The measuring data can only be displayed within
the period of time specified by the red scroll bar in the upper navigator bar.
"Table" view
The measuring data are listed as a table for the point in time specified by the cursor
position in the data navigator. The measuring data can only be displayed within the
period of time specified by the red scroll bar in the upper navigator bar. Please note that
the average and the maximum values are still based on the entire time of the
measurement.
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Exiting QUADERA
Use one of the following methods to exit QUADERA:
In the File menu, click Exit.
Press ALT+F4 (standard method for exiting the currently active Windows
application).
Click the Close symbol in the upper right corner of the QUADERA window.
Call up the context menu for the title bar of the QUADERA window and click
Close.
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Opening and Managing Measurement Data
Opening an Existing Measurement Project
1. In the File menu, click Open.
2. Select the directory, the file name and the file type for the required measurement
project.
3. Click Open.
You may also open an existing measurement project via the Start page.
NOTE:
Continuing the measurement in an existing measurement project that is
already saved is not possible. The relevant icons and menu commands are not
available.
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Recently Used Files
Proceed as follows to open a recently used file:
1. The most recently used files are listed in the lower part of the File menu. Click
the More... button to open a measurement project that is not present in the list.
2. Click the required file in order to open it.
You may also open a recently used file via the Start page.
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Exporting a Measurement Project
NOTE:
If you have not selected a section of a Measurement Project then the Export
submenu item is disabled.
Exporting
Proceed as follows to export the data of an open measurement project:
1. Select the required section.
2. In the File menu, click Export.
3. Select the required data format in the submenu:

ASCII will export the displayed data in the text-only format. You may open
and further process these data in any spreadsheet program (e.g. Excel).
4. The "Export Options" window used for selecting measuring data opens up.
a. Select the required measurement tasks in the "Measure Tasks" area.
b. Select the required data in the "Data Range" area.

"All" exports all data of the measurement project,
"Selection" exports only the displayed data in the selected section
(scan chart, MID chart etc.),
"Cycles" exports the selected cycles of the measurement project.
5. Click OK. The "ASCII-Export data as" window used for exporting measuring data
opens up. Select a suitable name and path and then click Save. The measurement
project will be exported.
Delimiters, the date and time format, and decimal separators (period and comma) are
country specific. These settings can be adjusted in the operating system: Windows Start
menu > Control Panel > Date, Time, Language, and Regional Options. The settings for
the operating system will also be used by QUADERA.
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Closing a Measurement Project
1. Select the required measurement project window.
2. In the File menu, click Close.
or
2. Click the Close symbol in the upper right corner of the measurement
project window.
Saving a new measurement project

When closing a new measurement project you are requested to save the measurement
project. QUADERA suggests an automatically generated file name that is based on
date/time of the measurement and the template in use.
closed and saved.
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Changing a File Location
In QUADERA, you can specify the path (file location) for various file types created by
the user:
Templates: Measurement project templates,
Calibration files: Files containing calibration templates,
Data files: Files containing measurement projects,
Exported files: Files containing exported projects.
Scripting files: Files containing scripting code (Add-ins).
Proceed as follows to change the corresponding paths:
1. In the Tools menu, click Options. The "Options" window opens up.
2. Click the File Locations tab.
3. Select the desired file type.
4. Click Modify.
5. The "Browse For Folder" window opens up. Select the desired path and then click
OK.
6. In the "Options" window, click OK.
NOTE:
Click "Default" to reset the paths for all file types to the default settings.
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Changing the Display of Measurement Projects
Adjusting the Section
You can adjust the display of measuring data in the section, even while a measurement
is running. Proceed as follows:
1. Click the section with the right mouse button. The related context menu opens
up.
2. Click the required function.
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Zooming in Charts
Selection of the zoom area

Use the mouse pointer (displayed as crosshairs in a chart) to mark a rectangle across
the required area:
1. Position the crosshairs in one corner of the required rectangle.
2. Press the left mouse button and keep it pressed.
3. Move the cursor to the opposite corner of the rectangle. The zoom area is
indicated by a dashed rectangle.
4. Release the left mouse button. The marked area is zoomed in.
NOTE:
For sample measurements, the data navigator displays the time period of the
zoomed area of the x-axis (time axis).
Resetting the zoomed area
1. Call up the related context menu.
2. Click Zoom out or Reset Zoom.
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Selecting Curve Colors in Charts
You can select curve colors in charts.
Proceed as follows:
1. Click with the right mouse button into the measuring data legend of the section.
The corresponding context menu opens.
2. Click on Color.... The "Color" dialog opens.
3. Select the required curve color.

Click one of the available basic colors, or
Click one of the color fields that has already been defined by you, or
Click [Define Custom Colors>>]. A continuous color palette appears and
allows you to select a color.
4. Click [OK] to confirm the selection.
For a more detailed description of the "Color" dialog box, please refer to the Windows
operating system help.
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Defining the Line Thickness in Charts
You can change the line thickness of curves in charts.
Proceed as follows:
1. In the Tools menu, click Options. The "Options" dialog opens.
2. Click the Display tab.
3. Enable the "Smooth Chart Lines" checkbox to smooth the displayed lines in
charts.
4. Use the spin buttons to increase and decrease the line thickness.
The settings are applied to the charts for all measurement projects.
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Splitting Up the Working Area
You can split up the working area into several sections, i.e. you can add new sections.
Toolbox
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the required working area.
2. Open the corresponding toolbox.
3. Drag the required tool ("Split") onto the working area (drag&drop). The section is
split up according to the selected tool.
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Deleting a Section
NOTE:
Measurement data remain stored when a section is deleted.
You can remove sections of the working area, i.e. you can delete a section.
Toolbox
Proceed as follows:
2. Drag the Remove Section tool onto the required section (drag&drop).
3. You are asked to confirm the deletion of the section. Click OK.
The section is deleted and the working area is simplified.
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Creating a New Working Area
You can create a new working area in a measurement project. This allows you to display
the measurement tasks of a measurement project in different ways according to your
requirements (e.g. different combinations of measurement tasks, or the representation
as a curve and a bar graph).
Toolbox
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the required measurement project.
3. Drag the Add Working Area tool onto the working area (drag&drop). A new tab
labeled "New WorkingArea" appears in the working area selection, and the new
working area is displayed.
4. Use the context menu "Frame of the section" to rename the new working area as
desired.
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Deleting a Working Area
NOTE:
Measurement data remain stored when a working area is deleted.
You can delete working areas in a measurement project.
Toolbox
Proceed as follows:
1. Select the required measurement project.
3. Drag the Remove Working Area tool onto the working area (drag&drop).
4. You are asked to confirm the deletion of the working area. Click OK.
The working area is deleted.
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Freezing the Display
You can freeze the display while a measurement is running. This will allow you e.g. to
scroll through a measurement or to zoom an area.
Proceed as follows:
1. Click on the measuring data display in the section with the right mouse button.
The related context menu opens up.
2. Click Hold:
The checkmark indicates that the function is enabled, i.e. the display is now
frozen.
The function is disabled if the checkmark is not shown.
or
1. Click on the "Hold mode" icon in the data navigator. Note that the icon is only
displayed when the data navigator is shown.
NOTE:
If you are zooming an area or moving the cursor, the "Hold" function will be
switched on automatically, i.e. the display will freeze.
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Managing and Arranging Windows
Displaying Windows
QUADERA can manage several windows at a time. Individual windows can be handled
as usual under the Windows operating system (close, move, resize, etc.). You may also
use the title bar context menu for the respective window. In addition, the following
options are available:
Show all windows
Close all windows
Switch between windows
Arrange icons
Showing all windows:
In the Window menu, click Cascade. This will arrange all open windows in an
overlapping manner.
In the Window menu, click Tile Horizontally. This will arrange all open
windows as horizontal tiles (one below the other).
In the Window menu, click Tile Vertically. This will arrange all open windows
as vertical tiles (side by side).
In the Window menu, click Minimize All Windows. This will minimize all open
windows.
Closing all windows:
In the Window menu, click Close All Windows. This will close all open
windows.
Switching between windows:
1. Open the Window menu. A list of all open measurement projects is displayed at
the bottom of the pulldown menu.
2. Click the required measurement project in order to move the related window to
the front.
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When switching to another measurement project, the device status display is always
updated. This means that the status of the device belonging to the current measurement
project is displayed.
Arranging icons:
In the Window menu, click Arrange Icons. This will arrange all icons.
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Showing and Hiding Docker Windows
You can show and hide docker windows in the View menu.
Enable the docker window if you want it to be shown,
Disable the docker window if you want it to be hidden.
Event view
In the View menu, click the Event View element to show and hide the event view.
Device status
In the View menu, click the Device Status element to show and hide the device status.
Toolbox
In the View menu, click the Toolbox element to show and hide the toolbox.
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Calling Device Specific Functions
Configuring the Device Connection
The device connection is automatically configured. One simulator per Device type is
present (if licensed); other mass spectrometers can be added using 'Search' in
'Device>>Device Setup'.
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Starting and Stopping the Measurement
NOTE:
New or modified parameters for the measurement task are accepted from the
device only after the measurement has been restarted. Ion source parameters
affect the device immediately, i.e. as soon as the device is connected with
QUADERA.
Starting the measurement
1. In the device status view, check that the filament and SEM are on. The
corresponding icons and tooltips indicate the current status. If required, switch
the filament and the SEM on.
When the filament and the SEM are switched off and you want to start the
measurement a requester appears automatically. It queries if the corresponding
component is to be switched on or not.
2. In the Device menu, click Run. The connection to the device is automatically
established and then the current recipe is started. The checkbox indicates that
the measurement is running (checkmark).
or
2. In the device status view, click the "Start" icon . The connection to the
device is automatically established and then the current recipe is started. The
"Start" icon appears in gray thus indicating a running measurement. The "Stop"
icon becomes available.
Stopping the measurement
1. In the Device menu, click Run. The measurement is being stopped. The
checkbox indicates that the measurement has been stopped (no checkmark).
or
1. In the device status view, click the "Stop" icon . The measurement is being
stopped. The "Stop" icon appears in gray thus indicating that the measurement is
stopped. The "Start" icon becomes available.
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Disconnecting From the Device
Disconnecting
1. In the Device menu, click Connect. The checkbox indicates that the device is no
longer connected (no checkmark).
or
1. In the device status view, click the "Connected" icon . After the connection
has been cut the icon toggles to the "Disconnected" icon .
NOTE:
A requester appears if you disconnect the device while the measurement is
running:
Click "Yes" if you want to disconnect the device. The measurement will
be stopped.
Click "No", if you want to continue the measurement. The device will not
be disconnected.
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Connecting With the Device
NOTE:
New or modified parameters for the measurement task are accepted from the
device only after the measurement has been restarted. Ion source parameters
affect the device immediately, i.e. as soon as the device is connected with
QUADERA.
Start Page
Select the desired device. You can choose between a real device and a simulator.
Connecting
In the Device menu, click Connect. The checkbox indicates that the device is
connected (checkmark), or
In the device status view, click the "Disconnected" icon . After the
connection has been established the icon toggles to the "Connected" icon .
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Simulation Mode
QUADERA allows you to simulate the operation of a mass spectrometer. This doesn't
mean that a simulation is being performed in the real device; instead, a simulation
software is used. By default, the simulation software is installed together with
QUADERA. The simulator is running on the same PC as QUADERA. The local
simulation mode is e.g. helpful for getting familiar with the software.
To use the simulator, select it on the 'Start Page' and use it as you would a real device.
NOTE:
The simulation in the real device is defined via the basic device settings of the
device status view ("Device Configuration View" icon). In contrast, using the
simulation software (local simulation on the PC) does not require a real device.
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Calibration
Calibration Projects
In QUADERA, devices are calibrated by using calibration projects, which are based on
normal measurement projects. Calibration projects are called via the start page.
A calibration project contains the usual views of a measurement project:
One recipe,
Working areas for operation and visualization.
You can modify recipe parameters directly in the recipe. The parameters that are
relevant for the calibration project are linked to editing fields in the working area. Thus,
you can change these parameters directly in the working area.
QUADERA provides basic templates for each calibration project, such as gas specific
calibration and background determination. These templates are intended to create user
specific calibration project templates, for ab initio calibration projects.
Saving the measurement data of a calibration procedure is usually not required.

However, saving the calibration project as a template may be useful for future
applications (menu File > Save as Template). Example: creating GSC measurement
projects.
NOTE:
For a written documentation of your calibration projects you can capture
screens of the QUADERA user interface.
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Tuning the Ion Source
Tuning the Ion Source
Consider one or two peaks of a scan-analog measurement to tune the ion source (ion
source optimization). Use the recipe editor to change the recipe parameters defined in
the calibration project for the ion source. Typically, one or more masses are scanned.
The calibration project allows you to optimize the performance of the ion source. The
scans will be recorded when you start the calibration project. The currently set ion
source parameters are used. They are displayed in the working area. Tune the ion
source while the measurement is running; optimize the peak shape and intensity by
changing the ion source parameters. Changed parameters are forwarded from the
calibration project to the device and accepted instantly.
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Optimizing the Ion Source
3. Create a new calibration project: In the "Calibration and Tuning" list, double-click
Ion Source Tuning.qmt. This way you create a new calibration project based
on the selected template.
calibration project.
Edit the recipe according to your needs (if necessary): Click the corresponding
tab in the working area selection.
Display the measuring data: Click the corresponding tab in the working area
selection.
NOTE:
receives the parameters for the current measurement task. You can adjust the
chart layout while the measurement is running.
6. Optimize the peak shape and intensity: Change the ion source parameters in the
section of the calibration project during the measurement ("Ion Source" editor).
Changed parameters are accepted by the device instantly.
You will find the procedures to optimize the ion source potentials for the QMG700 with
QMA400/410/430 in the operating instructions BG 805983 BD/E.
Procedures to optimize the specific ion source types for the QMG220:
Crossbeam Ion Source
Grid Ion Source
SPM Ion Source
Open High Sensitivity Ion Source
Gastight High Sensitivity Ion Source
the used template.
saved and closed.
No (recommended option): the measurement project will be closed without
saving the data.
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NOTE: The filament Ion Source can be degassed from the Device Configuration
window.
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Ion Source Parameters
The "Ion Source" editor in the calibration project displays the parameters for tuning the
ion source. Modify the parameters directly in this editor. The device applies modified
parameters instantly.
Ion source parameters for QMG220
A separate parameter set is stored for each ion source type and filament. The QMG220
additionally provides 4 parameter sets per ion source type, containing ion source
voltages ("Active Set").
Image of "Ion Source" editor (example)

Ion Source (not editable) Use the "Device Configuration" window
Type to select the ion source type.
Filament Dropdown list Filament selection. The number of
Number available filaments depends on the ion
source type.
Active Set Dropdown list Select the ion source voltages
parameter set, which contains each
one data set for the various filament
configurations.
Emission Number > 0 Filament emission current.
Current
This parameter is applied to the
filament that is selected under
"Filament Number".
Protection Number > 0 Maximum filament current, used to
Current protect the filament.
"Filament Number".
RF-Polarity Dropdown list Switch the polarity of the rod system
for separating ions by the m/e-ratio.
Ion Any number Ion source voltages.
Reference
These parameters are applied to the
Cathode filament and the ion source type that is
selected under "Filament Number" and
Focus
"Ion Source Type", respectively. The
Field Axis available parameters depend on the
used ion source. For detailed
Extraction
information, please refer to the
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operating instructions of the QMG and

Inner
the used ion source.
Deflection
Procedures to optimize the specific ion
Outer
source types:
Deflection
Wehnelt
Grid Ion Source
SPM Ion Source
Gastight High Sensitivity Ion
Source

Ion Source (not editable) Use the "Device Configuration" window
Type to select the ion source type.
Filament Dropdown list Filament selection. The number of
Number available filaments depends on the ion
source type.
Emission Number > 0 Filament emission current.
Current
"Filament Number".
Filament Number > 0 Maximum filament current, used to
Protection protect the filament.
Current
"Filament Number".
Ion Any number Ion source voltages.
Reference
These parameters are applied to the
Cathode filament and the ion source type that is
selected under "Filament Number" and
Focus
"Ion Source Type", respectively. The
Field Axis available parameters depend on the
used ion source. For detailed
Extraction
information, please refer to the
Inner operating instructions of the QMG and
Deflection the used ion source.
Outer You will find the procedures to optimize
Deflection the ion source potentials for the
QMG700 with QMA400/410/430 in the
Wehnelt
operating instructions BG 805983
BD/E.
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This topic applies to the QMG220.
Proceed as follows to optimize the crossbeam ion source:
1. Select the filament and operate it with 1 mA emission current for approximately
half an hour. The message "Emission Error" appears repeatedly: start with
reduced emission current and increase it slowly.
Default settings:
Emission 1
Current: mA
Protection 4.0
Current: A
RF-Polarity: pos
Ion Reference: 150
V
Cathode: -70
V
Focus: -5
V
Field Axis: -10
V
Extract: -50
V
3. Wait until the pressure reaches < 10-7 mbar and the residual gas spectrum remains
stable.
4. Introduce a test gas, such as air, into the recipient for a pressure of 10-6 mbar.
Otherwise, use the residual gas to perform the optimization procedure.
5. Repeatedly record spectra of the relevant peaks (e.g. 2534 m/e). Observe
intensity, resolution, and peak shape.
6. Optimize the ion source voltages:
a. Check which "RF-Polarity" ("pos" or "neg") results in the better peak shape
and select this polarity.
b. Optimize "Cathode" for best sensitivity.
c. Adjust "Field Axis" for useful resolution and peak shape.
d. Optimize "Extract" and "Focus" alternately for maximum peak height.
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Grid Ion Source
Proceed as follows to optimize the grid ion source:
Default settings:
Emission 2
Current: mA
Protection 4.0
Current: A
RF-Polarity: pos
Ion Reference: 150
V
Cathode: -90
V
Field Axis: -12
V
Vary the "Field Axis" potential to optimize sensitivity, peak shape, and resolution.
stable.
a. Check which "RF-Polarity" ("pos" or "neg") results in the better peak

shape and select this polarity.
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SPM Ion Source
Proceed as follows to optimize the SPM ion source:
2. Introduce a process gas, such as argon, into the process chamber for a pressure
of 10-310-2 mbar.
3. Repeatedly record spectra of the relevant peaks (e.g. argon 3241 m/e).
Observe intensity, resolution, and peak shape.
Default settings:
Emission 1
Current: mA
Protection 3.5
Current: mA
Ion Reference: 105
V
Cathode: -
40.0
V
Focus: -2.0
V
Field Axis: -2.0
V
Extract: -60
V
a. Set "Field Axis" to -5 V.
b. Decrease "Field Axis" for useful resolution and peak shape.
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Proceed as follows to optimize the open high sensitivity ion source:
half an hour ("Protection Current" at 3.5 A). The message "Emission Error"
appears repeatedly: start with reduced emission current and increase it slowly.
Default settings:
Emission 2
Current: mA
Protection 3.5
Current: A
RF-Polarity: pos
Ion Reference: 150
V
Cathode: -75
V
Focus: -5
V
Field Axis: -7
V
Extract: -50
V
stable.
4. Introduce a test gas, such as air, into the recipient for a pressure of 10-6 mbar.
Otherwise, use the residual gas to perform the optimization procedure.
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Gastight High Sensitivity Ion Source
Proceed as follows to optimize the gastight high sensitivity ion source:
Using air as test gas,
Using argon and avoiding double ionization
Using air if no specific test gas is available
half an hour ("Protection Current" at 3.5 A). The message "Emission Error"
appears repeatedly: start with reduced emission current and increase it slowly.
Default settings for air as test

gas:
Emission 1 mA
Current:
Protection 3.5 A
Current:
RF-Polarity: pos
Ion 150 V
Reference:
Cathode: -60 V
Focus: -5 V
Field Axis: -7 V
Extract: -50 V
a. Check which "RF-Polarity" ("pos" or "neg") results in the better peak

shape and select this polarity.
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Using argon and avoiding double ionization
half an hour ("Protection Current" at 3.5 A). When the message "Emission Error"
appears repeatedly start with reduced emission current and increase it slowly.
Default settings for argon as

test gas:
Emission 1 mA
Current:
Protection 3.5 A
Current:
RF-Polarity: pos
Ion 105 V
Reference:
Cathode: -40 V
Focus: -5 V
Field Axis: -6 V
Extract: -50 V
b. Leave "Cathode" at -40 V to avoid double ionization.
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Tuning the Mass Scale
Calibrating the Mass Scale
Basics
Gas components are represented by integer mass numbers. Typically, the measuring
apparatus causes small deviations between the nominal mass number and the actual
position of the peak maximum. The correct position of the peak maxima is usually close
to theoretical value, e.g. at 13.95 instead of 14.00. However, an exact measurement
requires measuring the peak maximum. To achieve best accuracy in measurements, the
exact position of the peak maxima has to be determined by calibrating the mass scale.
Procedure
QUADERA uses two steps to calibrate the mass scale:
Coarse tuning:
Two parameters are used to shift and to shrink or stretch the mass scale. This
coarse tuning will be applied to all measurements.
Fine tuning:
The fine tuning is based on the coarse tuning and compensates nonlinearity of
the mass scale by manually entering corrected mass values. This fine tuning is
applied to sample measurements and scan-stair measurements, and also to scan-
analog measurements with the QMG700.
The Fine Tuning process is a manual process.
A Mass Scale Adjust template is provided that automates the determination of

measured mass numbers. This template can be configured through the Recipe
Editor; the decision to save or discard Mass Scale Tune Entries is still left to the
user.
Mass Scale Adjust uses the following controls:
Update Mass List Adds new masses from the Recipe into the Mass Adjust list. In
order to update the Mass Adjust list, masses must first be entered into the Recipe
as Measurement Tasks.
Remove Mass Removes a selected Mass from the Mass Adjust list. This action
has no effect on the Masses (Measurement Tasks) in the Recipe.
Apply to Mass Scale Table Downloads the changes made in Mass Scale Adjust to
the device Mass Scale Table. This action commits and saves the changes
determined by QUADERA (and the device) into the device.
Reset Mass Scale Table Resets all Actual Masses in the Mass Adjust list to their
respective Reference Mass.
State column The following states can occur when running Mass Scale Adjust:
Ok: The calibration has been successfully performed; the exact mass
numbers are shown in the column Actual Mass.
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Mass number too low: The entered mass number is too far to the left of the
peak (i.e. too low in AMU).
Mass number too high: The entered mass number is too far to the right of the
peak (i.e. too high in AMU).
Peak Intensity below threshold: Intensity lower than the level defined by the
Threshold parameter.
Peak Intensity too high: Intensity equal to or higher than full scale range.
Peak width too narrow: The peak is too narrow to determine a maximum.
Mass number too low; intensity tail too high: Intensity is too constant to
determine a maximum.
Two scan analog measurements in various mass ranges are used for tuning of the mass
scale. The recipe parameters are defined in the calibration project for the mass scale.
Use the recipe editor to change the parameters. Normally, scanned masses range from
one up to many masses.
NOTE:
It is preferred that the two scans cover a mass range as wide as possible. One
peak should appear at a very low mass number, another one at a very high
mass number.
Scan recording begins when the calibration project is started. The currently set mass
scale parameters are applied and displayed in the working area. Perform the tuning
procedure during the course of the measurement: Modify the parameters to adjust the
peak positions to the nominal mass numbers. You can observe the effect of modified
parameters during the next cycle and iteratively tune the mass scale.
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Coarse Tuning of the Mass Scale
1. Feed a suitable calibration gas into the vacuum chamber. Use air if special
calibration gases are not available.
4. Only for QMG700: Reset the fine tuning data points before starting the coarse
tuning procedure of the mass scale. Fine tuning is applied to scan analog
measurements and will affect the coarse tuning.
e.g. Mass Scale Tuning (Coarse).qmt. This way you create a new calibration
project based on the selected template. You can modify it according to your
needs.
tab in the working area selection,
selection.
NOTE:
8. Adjust the actual peak positions to the nominal mass numbers: change the
parameters in the section of the calibration project ("Mass Scale Tuning" editor)
while the measurement is running. You can observe the effect of modified
parameters during the next measurement task and iteratively tune the mass
scale.
"Mass Scale Offset" shifts the mass scale,
"Mass Scale Slope" shrinks and stretches the mass scale.
8. Perform a fine tuning of the mass scale (if required). Otherwise, reset the fine tuning
values to the default values.
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saved and closed.

saving the data.
NOTE:
The coarse tuning of the mass scale will be applied to all measurements.
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Fine Tuning of the Mass Scale
NOTE:
Perform the fine tuning of the mass scale exclusively within a coarse tuning
procedure.
1. Feed a suitable calibration gas into the vacuum chamber. Use air if special
calibration gases are not available.
e.g. Mass Scale Tuning (Fine).qmt. This way you create a new calibration
project based on the selected template. You can modify it according to your
needs.
selection.
NOTE:
7. Define the data points for the linear interpolation of the mass scale ("Mass
Scale Tune Fine" editor):
a. Enter the nominal mass number in the "Nominal Mass" fields.
b. Enter the measured mass number in the "Actual Mass" fields (use the cursor
to locate peak maximum).
8. Adding and deleting data points:

Press ENTER when you have input the mass numbers. This way you add a row
for a new data point.
Use the context menu of the "Mass Scale Tune Fine" editor to delete data
points.
Delete all rows in the editor if there is no need for mass scale fine tuning:
Click Delete Mass Scale Tune Fine Entries.
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saved and closed.
saving the data.
NOTE:
The fine tuning of the mass scale will be applied to MID/MCD measurements
and to scan-stair measurements, and also to scan-analog measurements with
the QMG700.
NOTE: A Mass Scale Adjust template is provided that automates the

determination of measured mass numbers. This template can be configured
through the Recipe Editor; the decision to save or discard Mass Scale Tune
Entries is still left to the user.
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Parameters for Coarse Tuning
Two parameters are used for coarse tuning, to shift and to shrink or stretch the mass
scale. This way you can match the actual peaks with the nominal mass numbers.
The "Mass Scale Tune Coarse" editor in the calibration project displays the parameters
for coarse tuning of the mass scale. Modified parameters are forwarded to the device
and take effect in the next measurement cycle.
Image of "Mass Scale Tune Coarse" editor" (example)
Mass Scale -0.12 < Offset Shift the mass scale to the left and
Offset < 0.12 right for negative and positive values,
respectively.
Mass Scale 0.985 < Slope < Shrink and stretch the mass scale for
Slope 1.015 values < 1.000 and > 1.000,
respectively.
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Parameters for Fine Tuning
The fine tuning is based on the coarse tuning and compensates nonlinearity of the mass
scale. You have to perform the fine tuning when the coarse tuning has been changed.
Modified parameters are forwarded to the device and take effect in the next
measurement cycle.
Data points on the mass scale have to be input for the fine tuning. These points are
used for linear interpolation of mass numbers located in between. The "Mass Scale Tune
Fine" editor lists the data points in a table. Use the context menu of this editor to delete
data points.
Image of "Mass Scale Tune Fine" editor (example)
Nominal Integer number Nominal mass number: Data point for

Mass the interpolation.
The listed values are sorted by
increasing nominal mass number,
Only one input is allowed per
nominal mass.
Actual Mass +/- 0.5 amu Measured mass number
around the
nominal mass
number
Delete Mass Button Delete the data points input by the
Scale Tune user in the "Mass Scale Tune Fine"
Fine Entries editor.
Context menu for the "Mass Scale Tune Fine" editor

In this context menu the following commands are available:
Delete selected rows: Delete the selected rows, i.e. remove the data points.
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Offset
Offset
Basics
The offset is caused by a drift of the measuring amplifier and can be compensated by a
correction measurement. The measured intensity will be applied to future measurement
projects by subtracting it from the results of the corresponding measurement tasks. You
cannot switch on and off the offset values for saved data.
Procedure
The measurement of the offset is performed by the device automatically. However, there
is no real measurement. Instead, the offset of the electronic circuit of the measuring
amplifier is determined for each measuring range at a defined mass number. The values
are automatically stored in the device and will remain after the power has been cut.
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Determining the Offset
NOTE:
Determine the offset for the electrometer preamplifier and detector, which you
intend to use in the subsequent measurement:
QMG220: one electrometer preamplifier is used with both detectors (if
installed), i.e. there is only one set of offset values,
QMG700: individual electrometer preamplifiers are used with both
detectors (if installed), i.e. there are two different sets of offset values.
e.g. Offset Calibration.qmt. This way you create a new calibration project
based on the selected template. You can modify it according to your needs.
5. Only QMG700:
Select the detector corresponding to the measuring amplifier ("Electrometer
Preamplifier") whose offset is to be determined:
Faraday,
SEM.
6. Edit the mass ("Offset Mass") for the offset measurement.
parameters for the current measurement task. The measurement runs automatically and
should take about 1015 s.
8. QUADERA calculates the necessary offset values. The values are automatically
stored for the individual measuring ranges of the amplifier and applied to future
measurement projects.
saved and closed.
saving the data.
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Offset Parameters
The calibration project displays the parameters required to determine the offset.
Modified parameters are forwarded to the device and take effect in the next
measurement task.
Offset parameters QMG220
E-05 (not editable) Offset value for the corresponding

measuring range of the detector.
E-12
The device automatically determines
the values listed in the corresponding
table.
See also recipe parameter "Amplifier
Range".
Offset Mass 0 <= value <= Mass for the offset measurement.
MaxRange
Delete Offset Button Deletes the offset values for the
Entries detector.
Offset parameters QMG700
E-05 (not editable) Offset value for the corresponding

measuring range of the selected
E-12 detector.
The device automatically determines
the values listed in the corresponding
table.
See also recipe parameter "Amplifier
Range".
Electrometer Dropdown list Detector type for the offset
Preamplifier determination.
Faraday,
SEM
Offset Mass 0 <= value Mass for the offset measurement.
<= MaxRange
Delete Offset Button Deletes the offset values for the
Entries detector that is selected in
"Electrometer Preamplifier".
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Tuning the RF Generator
Basics
The high frequency voltage of the RF generator (QMH, or RF22x for QMG220, see device
settings) is applied to the rod pairs of the QMG to separate ions. The output resonant
circuit of the generator has to be matched to the QMG rod system in the following cases:
when commissioning the device,
problems appear when masses near the upper mass scale limit are measured.
Procedure
Tuning the RF generator requires to turn the tuning screw. The calibration project in
QUADERA is used to display and check the tuning voltage.
NOTE:
Use the device specific instructions (OEM manual) when tuning the RF
generator.
Tuning the RF generator for the QMG220,
Tuning the RF generator for the QMG700.
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Minimizing the Tuning Voltage (QMG220)
NOTE:
generator.
RF Tuning.qmt or Tune Data.qmt. This way you create a new calibration
project based on the selected template.
NOTE: The mass settings of Tune Data.qmt should be adjusted before

tuning the RF generator.
calibration project. Note:
No recipe is assigned to this calibration project (RF Tuning.qmt). Thus, no
user specific adaptation is available.
An actual measurement is not performed, i.e. you can not start and stop the
measurement.
5. Proceed as follows to tune the output resonant circuit of the generator:

Observe the signal bar in the working area. It displays the actual generator
tuning voltage. The two drag indicators show the maximum and minimum
achieved voltage.
Use the Reset Arrows command of the context menu "Chart" to reset the
two drag indicators.
Not available in Tune Data.qmt.
Adjust the tuning screw of the generator to minimize the tuning voltage.
Refer to the OEM manual. The tuning voltage should not exceed half of the
maximum signal.
NOTE:
Do not damage the tuning screw of the generator. Never tighten or remove the
tuning screw.
saved and closed.
saving the data.
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Extended context menu "Chart"

In the calibration project "RF Tuning" the context menu "Chart"
provides an additional command:
Reset Arrows Reset the drag indicators that show the

maximum and minimum achieved tuning
voltage
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Minimizing the Tuning Voltage (QMG700)
NOTE:
generator.
3. Create a new calibration project: In the "Calibration and Tuning" list, double-click RF
Tuning.qmt or Tune Data.qmt. This way you create a new calibration project based on
the selected template.
calibration project. Note:
No recipe is assigned to this calibration project. Thus, no user specific
adaptation is available.
An actual measurement is not performed, i.e. you can not start and stop the
measurement.
5. The QMH is set to the maximum mass number in RF Tuning.qmt. Tune the
output resonant circuit as described in the instructions of the RF generator.
NOTE: The mass settings of Tune Data.qmt should be adjusted before

tuning the RF generator.
NOTE:
Do not damage the tuning screw of the generator. Never tighten or remove the
tuning screw.
the used template.
saved and closed.
saving the data.
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Background Determination
Background Determination
Basics
The mass spectrometer background is caused by residual gases. These gases are
present in every analysis chamber and do not originate from the measuring sample. The
background is mainly constant if the measuring apparatus is well conditioned. However,
measurement results may be distorted if the background is not considered properly. The
background determination identifies the existing residual gases. The detected ion
currents are subtracted from subsequent measurement projects. The result will show the
true composition of the measuring gas.
Procedure
Residual gases are measured either with the gas inlet closed or by using a zero gas, i.e.
a pure gas that is fed into the analysis chamber to reach the same pressure as expected
for future measurements. Using a zero gas takes account of adsorption and desorption
effects better than pumping down the chamber to final vacuum.
An MID measurement is used to determine the background. The recipe parameters are
defined in the corresponding calibration project. Use the recipe editor to change the
parameters. You can determine the mass spectrometer background for each detector
type separately and store the results in the Background Library. The stored values will
be used in future MID and MCD measurement projects where they are subtracted from
the measured signals.
NOTE:
Always pump down the chamber to final vacuum before performing the
background determination, or let in a suitable zero gas. Otherwise, serious
measurement errors may result.
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Measuring the Background
NOTE:
Before starting the measurement, check the correct calibration of the mass
spectrometer components. If a calibration is necessary, perform the following
preparatory measurements:
Calibrate the mass scale,
Determine the offset.
1. Feed a suitable zero gas into the vacuum chamber, or pump the chamber down
to final vacuum.
4. Create a new calibration project: In the "Templates" list, double-click e.g.

Background Determination.qmt. This way you create a new calibration project
based on the selected template. You can modify it according to your needs.
The measurement tasks must not contain mass numbers where peaks of the
zero gas appear.
selection.
NOTE:
receives the parameters for the current measurement task. The measurement is
running automatically.
7. Check the measured values, e.g. display the measuring data in a table.
8. Click Apply to Background Library to forward the background measurement to

the Background Library. Note:
New background measurements (mass numbers) are added to the
Background Library,
Current measuring values replace existing data sets in the Background
Library.
the used template.
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saved and closed.

saving the data.
NOTE:
The data sets in the Background Library will be subtracted in MID and MCD
measurements. If you wish to skip this subtraction then reset the data sets in
the Background Library ("Delete Background Library" button). Background
Subtraction can also be disabled, without resetting the Background Library,
from the context menu when running a Measurement Project.
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Background Library
The Background Library in the section of the calibration project displays the parameters
required to determine the background. Changed parameters take effect in the next
measurement task.
The Background Library contains the corresponding background data for all measured
mass numbers in tabular form. You can use various zero gases and perform consecutive
background determinations. The results can be combined in the Background Library
(function "Apply to Background Library"). Note that an individual Background Library is
created for each installed detector.
Image of background library (example)
Detector Dropdown list The Background Library is displayed for

the selected detector type:
Faraday: the table for the Faraday
detector is displayed.
SEM: the table for the SEM
detector is displayed.
IonCounter (only QMG700): the
table for the ion counter is
displayed.
Mass Mass number Mass number for which the background
(not editable) has been determined:
applied from the related MID recipe
("Mass" parameter).
Intensity Measured value Background intensity at the related
mass number:
corresponds to the currently measured
value for this mass number.
Apply to Button Apply the result of the current
Background background determination to the
Library Background Library for the detector
that is selected in the recipe.
NOTE:
New background measurements are
added to the Background Library,
Current measuring values replace
existing data sets in the
Background Library.
Delete Button Delete all data sets of the Background
Background Library, for all detectors.
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Library
NOTE:
"Delete Background Library"
deletes the data sets of the
Background Library irretrievably.
In this case, a new background
determination is required for new
data sets.
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Gas Specific Calibration
Gas Specific Calibration
NOTE:
Perform the following preparatory measurements before the gas specific
calibration:
Determine the offset,
Determine the background.
Basics
An MCD measurement project uses a matrix of calibration factors (analysis matrix) to
convert ion currents into gas concentrations. The calibration factors are not universally
valid. They have to be quantified by a separate calibration measurement using known
gases (calibration gases). Calibration gases are selected according to the components in
the measurement project whose concentrations are to be measured.
NOTE:
Gas mixtures that contain components with overlapping masses are not suited
for use as calibration gas. The same mass number must not be assigned to
several components.
Procedure
One MID measurement project is created per calibration gas. The recipe parameters
include the mass numbers of the calibration gas components and can be modified in
the recipe editor. The "GSC Matrix" editor specifies the concentration of each calibration
gas component and its contribution on the related mass number. The gas specific
calibration factors are required for the actual MCD measurement project. They are
determined in the calibration project (GSC Result View) and saved in the MCD
Calibration Factor Library.
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Determining the GSC Factors
NOTE:
Before starting the measurement, check the correct calibration of the mass
spectrometer components. If calibration is necessary, perform the following
preparatory measurements:
Determine the offset.
Determine the background.
NOTE:
Gas mixtures that contain components with overlapping masses are not suited
for use as calibration gas. The same mass number must not be assigned to
several components.
1. Feed a suitable calibration gas into the vacuum chamber.
4. Create a new calibration project: In the "Templates" list, double-click e.g. Gas
Specific Calibration.qmt. This way you create a new calibration project based
on the selected template. You can modify it according to your needs.
selection.
6. Input the parameters which define the calibration gas in the "GSC Matrix" editor.
Use the commands of the related context menu to edit the measurement
tasks and masses.
Note: Use an identical name for the gas component in an MCD project.
Otherwise, QUADERA cannot refer to this component. As an example,
QUADERA does not equate "O2" and "Oxygen".
NOTE:
receives the parameters for the current measurement task. The measurement is
running automatically.
8. In the GSC Result View, check the measured values and the calculated calibration
factors.
9. Click Apply to MCD Calibration Factor Library to save the calibration factors in
the MCD calibration factor library. Note:
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New calibration factors are added to the MCD Calibration Factor Library,
Current values replace existing data sets in the MCD Calibration Factor
Library.
10. When required for future applications: save the calibration project as template
(menu File > Save as Template).
the used template.
saved and closed.
saving the data.
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GSC Matrix Editor
The parameters that define the calibration gas are displayed in the "GSC Matrix" editor
of the calibration project. Each calibration gas component is defined by its name,
concentration, and the measurement task(s). Use the "Add MCD Task" tool to add a new
component (measurement task).
Image of "GSC Matrix" editor (example)
Component Letters and Name of the calibration gas

digits component.
Note:
In an MCD project, use an identical
name for the gas component.
Otherwise, QUADERA cannot refer
to this component. As an example,
QUADERA does not equate "O2"
and "Oxygen".
Concentration Number > 0 Concentration of the calibration gas
component.
Mass (not editable) The gas specific calibration factors
are determined for these
measurement tasks:
accepted from the MID recipe ("Task
Name" parameter).
Mass # Checkbox Defines whether a calibration factor
for the component is determined in
the corresponding measurement
task, or not.
Note:
Only one calibration factor can be
calculated per measurement task.
Several calibration factors per
component can be determined at
the same time.
A red colored cell indicates
the internal standard. Use the
context menu of the "GSC Matrix"
editor to set the internal
standard.
Context menu of the "GSC Matrix" editor

In this context menu the following commands are available:
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Delete selected Component: delete the marked measurement task (table row)
from the "GSC Matrix" editor.
Delete selected Mass: delete the marked mass (table column) from the "GSC
Matrix" editor.
Set as internal standard: set the internal standard for the calibration factors.
Proceed as follows to set the internal standard for the calibration factors:
1. Open the context menu in the table element related to the mass/component pair
you want to set as internal standard.
2. Click Set as internal standard. The table element for the internal standard
appears with a red background color.
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GSC Result View
The parameters required to determine the calibration factors are displayed in the "GSC
Result View" of the calibration project.
The "GSC Result View" displays the calibration factors in a tabular form. They are
calculated for all measurement tasks of the MID recipe, using the corresponding
measured data. In the course of time you can extend and complete the MCD Calibration
Factor Library (function "Apply to MCD Calibration Factor Library") by using various
calibration gases to determine the calibration factors.
Image of "GSC Result View" (example)
Component (not editable) Name of the calibration gas

component:
applied from the "GSC Matrix" editor
("Component" parameter).
Mass (not editable) Measurement tasks for which the gas
specific calibration factors are
determined:
applied from the related MID recipe
("Task Name" parameter).
Intensity (not editable) Intensity at the related mass number:
corresponds to the currently measured
value for this mass number.
Factor (not editable) The calibration factor is automatically
calculated from the measured
intensity and the specified
concentration.
Apply to MCD Button Apply the current gas specific
Calibration calibration factors to the MCD
Factor Library Calibration Factor Library.
NOTE:
New calibration factors are added
to the MCD Calibration Factor
Library,
Current values replace existing
data sets in the MCD Calibration
Factor Library.
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MCD Calibration Factor Library
Measuring the concentration of the components of a gas mixture requires that the
corresponding calibration factors are known. These are stored in the MCD Calibration
Factor Library, in tabular form. Each calibration factor is defined in the related
calibration project by the mass number and the name of the corresponding component.
The calibration factors are quantified relatively. This requires to set one calibration factor
as the internal standard. Normally, the calibration factor for N 2 (m/e = 28) is used and
set to 1 (standard setting). The other calibration factors relate to the standard. This
approach allows you to create a consistent MCD Calibration Factor Library. Use the
context menu of the "GSC Matrix" editor to set the internal standard.
Image of MCD Calibration Factor Library (example)
Extending the MCD Calibration Factor Library

Proceed as follows to extend the MCD calibration factor library:
1. Perform a new gas specific calibration (calibration project).
2. Apply the new calibration factors to the MCD Calibration Factor Library:
In the section of the calibration project, click Apply to MCD Calibration Factor
Library.
Deleting the MCD Calibration Factor Library
1. Click Delete MCD Calibration Factor Library to remove all data sets from the
MCD calibration factor library.
NOTE:
"Delete MCD Calibration Factor Library" deletes the data sets of the MCD
Calibration Factor Library irretrievably. In this case, a new gas specific
calibration is required for new data sets.
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Enabling Partial Pressure
Determining the Sensitivity
The Device Sensitivity must be determined for the device to display Partial Pressure.
To determine the Sensitivity, run the Sensitivity Determination measurement

project. Enter the Calibration Factors for each mass, enter the Total Pressure (if no
gauge is attached) and run the measurement project.
The Device Sensitivity can then be saved to the software device.
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Required Process to Enable Partial Pressure
To use Partial Pressure, the following must be done:
An Offset Calibration must have been executed at some point. QUADERA will
check to see if this has been done.
A SEM Amplification Calibration must have been executed at some point. This
determines the gain of the SEM.
Calibration Factors must be set up using the Sensitivity Determination

measurement project.
The Sensitivity must be determined for the device using the Sensitivity
Determination measurement project. A default Sensitivity is available but is not
as accurate as a Sensitivity determined by QUADERA for the specific device.
The Partial Pressure units must be selected (default is mbar).
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Measurements using QUADERA
Measurement Projects and Measurement Project Templates
In QUADERA, data are stored as measurement project templates and as measurement

projects. Each measurement project template or measurement project is used for a
specific measurement task.
Measurement project templates

Measurement project templates allow you to access frequently performed measurement
tasks easily. Measurement project templates are created by INFICON or experienced
users in order to keep the effort required for configuring typical measurement tasks at a
minimum. Typical measurement project templates are installed together with
QUADERA. You can find these in the Start page.
In addition, QUADERA provides basic templates for each measurement project, such
as Scan, MID, MCD etc. These templates normally include just one measurement task
and are intended to create user specific measurement project templates as starting
points for future measurement projects.
Measurement projects
A measurement project contains the measuring data as well as an image of the device
required for displaying the measuring data correctly.
Measurement project Measurement project

template
File extension *.QMT *.QMP

Recipe definition Yes Yes
Configured sections Yes, several Yes, several
Device settings Reference to the device Complete image of the
type device
Measuring data No Yes
Comparison: Measurement project template vs. measurement project
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Scan Measurement Projects
In a scan-analog measurement, the ion current is measured as a function of m/e. This

quickly allows you to make a qualitative statement such as "The gas consists of ..., ...,
..., of which ... represents the majority. The fraction of ... is very small or cannot be
measured".
However, it is rather cumbersome to deduce the quantitative composition of the gas in
% or ppm. Information about changes in the gas composition with time is hard to
deduce from a sequence of several scans, and measurements over long periods of time
also result in extremely large amounts of data.
In scan-analog measurement projects you can also add analog input tasks (e.g. via
quadrupole controller QC, "EXT IN").
Scan-analog also allows for capturing and comparing a reference scan if using a
reference-based measurement project.
A separate measurement project - Bargraph Cycles - can be used to plot analog scans
against time.
QUADERA also provides a scan-analog measurement project template that displays a

3D graph of analog scans. 3D consumes system resources and should be used for only
short periods of time, if possible.
NOTE:
A precise measurement requires the correct calibration of the components of
the mass spectrometer.
See Example for the course of a scan measurement project (measure_example_scan).
NOTE:
For a written documentation of your measurement projects you can capture
screens of the QUADERA user interface. Reports can also be printed from a
selection on the context menu.
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MID Measurement Projects
In an MID measurement (Multiple Ion Detection) you specify distinct m/e values for
which the ion current is to be measured. Only the specified mass numbers are scanned
in this case. Each of these mass numbers is represented by a separate measurement
task for which all parameters can be set.
Changes in the gas composition with time can be recorded and displayed easily. An
additional analysis of the measuring data allows you to convert the results into
concentrations given in %, ppm, etc (MCD measurement).
MID Measurement data can be displayed in amps or partial pressure. To display in

partial pressure, one must first run the offset calibration measurement, calibrate the
SEM Amplification, then determine the device sensitivity and lastly set the partial
pressure units.
The Sensitivity of the instrument is the ratio of the ion current measured for a
given mass to the partial pressure of a gas.
Only one Sensitivity parameter exists in QUADERA. It is used to calculate Partial

Pressures for measurements using the Faraday or SEM detector.
Partial Pressure also uses a Calibration Factor, which is the ratio of the total ion
current (at all masses) produced from a given partial pressure of that substance,
to the total ion current produced from nitrogen at the same partial pressure. The
Calibration Factor(s) depends strongly on the energy of the ionizing electrons. If
the correct values of the Calibration Factors are not known for the exact
conditions of the particular analyzer being used, they can be approximated using
published relative ion gauge sensitivities for various gases.
If the SEM voltage is changed after SEM Amplification and Sensitivity have been
determined then Partial Pressure calculations will be less accurate. If changing
the SEM voltage, it is best to calibrate the SEM Amplification and determine the
Sensitivity again before using Partial Pressure.
NOTE: Setting or changing the partial pressure units requires one full scan
through the MID measurement tasks to correctly update the chart.
NOTE:
A precise measurement requires the correct calibration of the components of
the mass spectrometer.
See Example for the course of an MID measurement project

(measure_example_sample).
NOTE:
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MCD Measurement Projects
The MCD measurement (Multiple Concentration Determination) is based on an MID

measurement project and includes additional evaluation to measure concentrations. A
matrix of calibration factors (analysis matrix) is used to convert the measured ion
currents into concentrations of the individual gas components. The calibration factors
are not universally valid. They must be quantified by a separate measurement using
calibration gases, i.e. one or more GSC measurements. The actual MCD measurement
and the calibration are closely connected.
NOTE:
A precise measurement requires the correct calibration of the mass
spectrometer components.
1. Before starting the measurement, check the correct calibration of the

components of the mass spectrometer. If calibration is necessary, perform the
following preparatory measurements:
Measure the offset,
Determine the background of the mass spectrometer,
Quantify the gas specific calibration factors.
4. Create a new MCD measurement project: In the "Templates" list, double-click the
desired measurement project template. This way you create a new measurement project
based on the selected template.
5. The new measurement project window appears. The working area displays
the MCD project.
Edit the MCD recipe if necessary: click the corresponding tab in the working
area selection,
Display the measuring data: click the corresponding tab in the working area
selection.
NOTE:
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saved and closed.
NOTE:
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Total Pressure Measurement
This chapter is valid for the QMG220 only.
QUADERA supports total pressure measurements in the vacuum system (hardware

supported only for QMG220). This requires that an appropriate pressure gauge is
connected to the QMG and the device settings are adjusted accordingly. The total
pressure measurement is available for:
Scan measurement projects,
MID measurement projects,
MCD measurement projects.
Use the recipe editor to add the measurement task "Total Pressure" to the measurement
project. The measured data (total pressure in the vacuum system) are displayed and
saved. Besides, the course of a measurement corresponds to the selected measurement
project.
Adding the measurement task "Total Pressure" to a recipe

Apply the "Add Total Pressure Task" or "Add Total Pressure Task to Chart" tools to the
recipe editor. Edit the recipe parameters if necessary.
Further notes
Pay attention to the following items when measuring the total pressure:
The pressure gauge is not permanently switched on because the plasma in the
gauge influences the gas composition in the recipient. Exception: monitoring the
QMG.
Note that igniting the pressure gauge and displaying the correct pressure will
take some time (refer to the operating instructions for the pressure gauge).
NOTE:
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Creating Measurement Project Templates
Proceed as follows to create a new measurement project template:
1. Use e.g. the start page to open an existing measurement project template, or an
existing measurement project.
2. Use the recipe editor to modify the recipe parameters according to your needs.
3. Use the toolbox to change the working area according to your needs.
4. In the File menu, click Save As Template.... Select the path for the
measurement project template, and input the file name.
Note:
By default, the path set in the options is used for new measurement project
template,
The file extension *.qmt is used for measurement project templates.
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Recipes
Recipes
A recipe contains a sequence of measurement tasks. Use the recipe editor to change the
recipe parameters.
The following recipe types are available:
Scan recipes: parameters for scan-analog measurement project
In a scan-analog measurement, the ion current is measured as a function of m/e.

This quickly allows you to make a qualitative statement such as "The gas consists
of ..., ..., ..., of which ... represents the majority. The fraction of ... is very small
or cannot be measured".
However, it is rather cumbersome to deduce the quantitative composition of the
gas in % or ppm. Information about changes in the gas composition with time is
hard to deduce from a sequence of several scans, and measurements over long
periods of time also result in extremely large amounts of data.
In scan-analog measurement projects you can also add total pressure
measurement tasks (for the QMG220, if a pressure gauge is installed) and analog
input tasks (AI).
MID recipes: parameters for MID/MCD measurement project
In an MID measurement (Multiple Ion Detection) you specify distinct m/e values
for which the ion current is to be measured. Only the specified mass numbers are
scanned in this case. Each of these mass numbers is represented by a separate
measurement task for which all parameters can be set.
Changes in the gas composition with time can be recorded and displayed easily.
An additional analysis of the measuring data allows you to convert the results
into concentrations given in %, ppm, etc. (MCD measurement).
In MID measurement projects you can also add total pressure measurement
tasks (for the QMG220, if a pressure gauge is installed) and analog input tasks
(AI).
MCD recipes: additional parameters for MCD measurement project
The MCD measurement (Multiple Concentration Determination) is based on a MID

measurement project and includes additional evaluation to measure
concentrations. A matrix of calibration factors (analysis matrix) is used to convert
the measured ion currents into the concentrations of the individual gas
components. The calibration factors are not universally valid. They have to be
quantified by a separate measurement using calibration gases.
In MCD measurement projects you can also add total pressure measurement
tasks (for the QMG220, if a pressure gauge is installed) and analog input tasks
(AI).
NOTE:
New or modified parameters for the measurement tasks are accepted by the
device only after the measurement has been restarted.
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Recipe Editor
In the working area selection, click the corresponding tab. The recipe parameters for the
active recipe are displayed in the section in tabular form (recipe editor). The columns
represent the measurement tasks and the rows represent the recipe parameters.
Editing parameters
Proceed as follows to edit a parameter:
1. Click the required cell.
2. Depending on the parameter type:

Enter the required parameter via the keyboard, or
Use the spin buttons to modify the parameter, or
Select the required parameter in the respective dropdown list.
3. After a parameter has been input, an automatic check is normally performed

to ensure that the parameter lies within the permitted range. This prevents bad
data input, and facilitates correct input.
4. The parameter is accepted automatically as soon as you leave the cell.
Add measurement task

Proceed as follows to add a new measurement task to the recipe:
1. Use the tool that is applicable to the measurement project:

"Add Scan Task" for scan measurement projects.
"Add Peak Task" for scan measurement projects.
"Add MID Task" for MID and MCD measurement projects.
"Add MCD Task" for MCD measurement projects.
"Add Total Pressure Task" for Scan, MID and MCD measurement projects,
"Add Analog Input Task" for Scan, MID and MCD measurement projects.
Change sequence of measurement tasks

Proceed as follows to change the sequence of measurement tasks in a recipe:
1. Select the column that corresponds to the measurement task.
2. Drag&Drop the measurement task to the required position. A red arrow indicates
the insert position.
Delete measurement task

Proceed as follows to delete a measurement task from the recipe:
1. Select the entire column that corresponds to the measurement task.
2. On the keyboard, click the Del key (delete), or use the context menu. When the
measurement task contains data a requester appears and queries you to approve
deleting.
Context menu of the recipe editor

This context menu contains the following functions
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Copy Parameter To All: applies the selected parameter to all measurement

tasks.
Delete selected Task: deletes the selected measurement task.
NOTE:
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Recipe Parameters: Scan
NOTE:
The following recipe parameters are available:
Task Name
First Mass
Width
Speed
Dwell
Mass Mode
Detector Type
AI Channel
Gain (only QMG700)
SEM Voltage
CP-Level (only QMG700)
Autorange Mode
Detector Range
Range Limit
Analog Signal Filter (only QMG700)
Resolution
Pause Calibrate
AO Channel
AO Mode (only QMG220)
AO Range (only QMG220)
Trip Type
Level A
DO# A
Level B
DO# B
State
Task Name Letters and Name of the measurement task.

digits
Note that for analog input scan
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measurement tasks the trip function

and the related parameters are
available.
First Mass Number > 0 Start mass for the measurement.
Enter the required value or use the
spin buttons.
Width Any number Mass range to be scanned (starting
with the start mass). Reverse scans,
i.e. from right to left, are performed
for negative values.
spin buttons.
Speed Dropdown list Measuring time per mass for scan
measurements (mass scan)
Dwell Dropdown list Dwell time for the measurement of the
analog input of the QC (only relevant
for detector type EXT_IN_# in analog
input measurement tasks).
MassMode Dropdown list Operation mode for scan-analog
measurements and peak tasks:
SCAN-N (only scan-analog
measurements):
Ion currents are detected in a mass
scan.
SCAN-F (only scan-analog
measurements):
Ion currents are additionally
filtered using a FIR algorithm (FIR:
Finite Impulse Response). The filter
removes in large part interfering
noise from the raw signal of the
electrometer preamplifier. Thus,
even very small peaks can be
detected in the background signal.
STAIR-T (only peak tasks):
Record a mass spectrum with
integer mass jumps.
PEAK-L (only peak tasks):
Scan-analog measurement with
threshold value. Only that peaks
are recorded and displayed, which
exceed the threshold value.
PEAK-F (only peak tasks):
Ion currents are additionally
filtered using a FIR algorithm.
Detector Dropdown list Used detector type.
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Type
AI Channel Dropdown list Number of the analog input for
measuring data (only relevant for
detector type AI in analog input
measurement tasks).
Gain Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG700
Measuring range for the analog input
of the QC (only relevant for detector
type EXT_IN_# in analog input
measurement tasks).
SEM Voltage Number > 0 Operating voltage for the SEM.
spin buttons.
The value "0" means that the common
SEM voltage is applied. It is displayed
and set in the device status view.
CP-Level Number > 0 Parameter valid only for QMG700
Response threshold of the ion counter
preamplifier.
Autorange Dropdown list In QUADERA, the amplifier
Mode measuring range can be fixed or
adjusted automatically.
FIX:
You can select the measuring range
under Amplifier Range.
AUTO:
The measuring range is selected
automatically from all possible
ranges.
AUTO-DOWN:
automatically from all ranges
located between the largest (least
sensitive) range and the Range
Limit.
Detector Dropdown list Measuring range for the ion current
Range (only relevant for Autorange
Mode=FIX)
Range Limit Dropdown list Most sensitive measuring range for the
ion current (only relevant for
Autorange Mode=AUTO-DOWN)
Analog Signal Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG700
Filter
Time constant of analog filter.
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Resolution Integer number Mass resolution (small number = clear

>0 separation of peaks). Typical values
are approx. 25 for QMG700, and
approx. 50 for QMG220.
spin buttons.
Pause Number > 0 A factor used to multiply the pause
Calibrate time determined in the device. In
order to wait for transient effects, no
measurements are performed during
the pause time between two
measurement tasks.
spin buttons.
AO Channel Dropdown list Number of the analog output.
Measured values are output to this AO.
AO Mode Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG220
Scales the measurement signal output
(010 V). Parameter valid only for
specified AO Channel.
AO Range Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG220
Adjusts the measurement range to the
maximum measured signal output.
Parameter valid only for specified AO
Channel.
Trip Type Dropdown list Parameter valid only for analog input
and total pressure measurement tasks.
The trip function can monitor
measurement values of analog input
measurements. Each measurement
task provides two trip functions, A and
B, and the related threshold values,
Level A and Level B. The trip function
results are sent to the output Bits DO#
A and DO# B.
OFF:
The trip function is switched off.
ABS:
Use the trip function "ABS" for
vacuum monitoring, differential
pressure monitoring, and as
comparator. Read further
information.
HYST:
Use the trip function "HYST" to
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prevent permanent switching for

fluttering signals. Read further
information.
Level A Number Threshold value A (available only for
trip types ABS and HYST).
DO# A Integer number Digital output Bit. The result of the trip
>0 function is output to this DO (available
only for trip types ABS and HYST).
Level B Number Threshold value B (available only for
DO# B Integer number Digital output Bit. The result of the trip
only for trip type ABS).
State Dropdown list Status of the measurement task.
ENABLE:
The measurement task is being
measured and the parameters are
being saved.
SKIP:
The measurement task is not being
measured, but the parameters are
preserved.
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Recipe Parameters: MID
NOTE:
The following recipe parameters are available:
Task Name
Mass
Dwell
Detector Type
AI Channel
Gain (only QMG700)
SEM Voltage
CP-Level (only QMG700)
Autorange Mode
Detector Range
Range Limit
Analog Signal Filter (only QMG700)
Resolution
Pause Calibrate
AO Channel
AO Mode (only QMG220)
AO Range (only QMG220)
Trip Type
Level A
DO# A
Level B
DO# B
State

Task Name Letters and Name of the measurement task
digits
Mass Number > 0 Mass number for the measurement
task.
spin buttons.
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Dwell Dropdown list Dwell time for the measurement at the

current mass.
In analog input measurement tasks:
Dwell time for the measurement of the
analog input of the QC (only relevant
for detector type EXT_IN_#).
Detector Dropdown list Used detector type
Type
AI Channel Dropdown list Number of the analog input for
measuring data (only relevant for
detector type AI in analog input
measurement tasks).
Gain Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG700
Measuring range for the analog input
of the quadrupole controller QC (only
relevant for detector type EXT_IN_# in
analog input measurement tasks).
SEM Voltage Number > 0 Operating voltage for the SEM.
spin buttons.
The value "0" means that the common
SEM voltage is applied. It is displayed
and set in the device status view.
CP-Level Number > 0 Parameter valid only for QMG700
Response threshold of the ion counter
preamplifier.
Autorange Dropdown list In QUADERA, the amplifier
Mode measuring range can be fixed or
adjusted automatically.
FIX:
You can select the measuring range
under Amplifier Range.
AUTO:
automatically from all possible
ranges.
AUTO-DOWN:
automatically from all ranges
located between the largest (least
sensitive) range and the Range
Limit.
Detector Dropdown list Measuring range for the ion current
Range (only relevant for Autorange
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Mode=FIX)
Range Limit Dropdown list Most sensitive measuring range for the
ion current (only relevant for
Autorange Mode=AUTO-DOWN)
Analog Signal Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG700
Filter
Time constant of analog filter.
Resolution Integer number Mass resolution (small number = clear
>0 separation of peaks). Typical values
are approx. 25 for QMG700, and
approx. 50 for QMG220.
spin buttons.
Pause Number > 0 A factor used to multiply the pause
Calibrate time determined in the device. In
order to wait for transient effects, no
measurements are performed during
the pause time between two
measurement tasks.
spin buttons.
AO Channel Dropdown list Number of the analog output.
Measured values are output to this AO.
AO Mode Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG220
Scales the measurement signal output
(010 V). Parameter valid only for
specified AO Channel.
AO Range Dropdown list Parameter valid only for QMG220
Adjusts the measurement range to the
maximum measured signal output.
Parameter valid only for specified AO
Channel.
Trip Type Dropdown list The trip function can monitor
measurement values of MID- and MCD
measurements, total pressure
measurements, and analog input
measurements (AI). Each
measurement task provides two trip
functions, A and B, and the related
threshold values, Level A and Level B.
The trip function results are sent to the
output Bits DO# A and DO# B.
OFF:
ABS:
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information.
HYST:
information.
ENABLE:
being saved.
SKIP:
preserved.
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Recipe Parameters: MCD
NOTE:
An MCD measurement project is based on an MID measurement project and includes

additional evaluation to yield the components' concentrations of a gas mixture
(quantitative gas analysis). Thus, an MCD measurement project always contains
a measurement recipe and an analysis matrix which contains the gas specific calibration
factors. The MCD measurement project is closely related to a gas specific calibration
which is needed to determine the relevant calibration factors. Note that you should
perform the gas specific calibration directly before the MCD measurement project.
Analysis matrix (MCD Matrix Editor)

The analysis matrix connects the MID measurement recipe with the gas components:
The rows of the analysis matrix are defined by the name of the gas components
for the quantitative analysis.
Use the "Add MCD Task" tool to add a row (gas component) to the matrix.
NOTE:
In the MCD project, use identical names for the gas components as used in the
gas specific calibration. Otherwise, QUADERA cannot refer to the components.
As an example, QUADERA does not equate "O2" and "Oxygen".
The columns of the analysis matrix are defined by the measurement recipe, and
correspond to the mass numbers in the measurement tasks.
The individual matrix elements represent the gas specific calibration factors for
the quantitative gas analysis. The calibration factors are determined in the gas
specific calibration and stored in the MCD Calibration Factor Library.
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Recipe Parameters: Total Pressure
This chapter is valid for the QMG220 only.
NOTE:
The following recipe parameters are available::
Task Name
Dwell
Detector Type
Trip Type
Level A
DO# A
Level B
DO# B
State
Task Name Letters and Name of the measurement task.

digits
Dwell Dropdown list Dwell time for the measurement of the
total pressure.
Detector (not editable) Detector type "TotalPressure": installed
Type total pressure gauge
Trip Type Dropdown list The trip function can monitor
measurement values of total pressure
measurements. Each measurement
task provides two trip functions, A and
B, and the related threshold values,
Level A and Level B. The trip function
results are sent to the output Bits DO#
A and DO# B.
OFF:
ABS:
information.
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HYST:
information.
ENABLE:
being saved.
SKIP:
preserved.
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Trip Function ABS
Use the trip function "ABS" for the following purposes:
Vacuum monitoring,
Differential pressure monitoring,
Windows comparator.
Vacuum monitoring
Requires just the trip function Trip A. Proceed as follows to use the trip function for
vacuum monitoring in MID and MCD measurement projects:
1. Select trip type "ABS".
2. Enter the threshold value "Level A".
3. Set the digital output Bit "DO# A". The result of the trip function is output to
DO# A.
The trip function ABS-Trip A switches on when the signal falls below Level A.
Differential pressure monitoring

Requires just the trip function Trip B. Proceed as follows to use the trip function for
differential pressure monitoring in MID and MCD measurement projects:
2. Enter the threshold value "Level B".
3. Set the digital output Bit "DO# B". The result of the trip function is output to
DO# B.
The trip function ABS-Trip B switches on when the signal exceeds Level B.
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Windows Comparator
Requires the two trip function Trip A and Trip B. Proceed as follows to use the trip
functions as comparator in MID and MCD measurement projects:
2. Enter the upper threshold value "Level A".
3. Enter the lower threshold value "Level B".
4. Set identical values to the digital output Bits "DO# A" and "DO# B", i.e. DO#
A:xx and DO# B:xx. The two trip functions are conjoined (logical operator AND).
The trip function ABS switches on when the signal is in the range between the threshold
values Level B and Level A.
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Trip Function HYST
Use the trip function "HYST" (hysteresis) to prevent permanent switching for fluttering
signals.
This requires just the trip function Trip A. Proceed as follows to use the hysteresis trip
function "HYST" in MID and MCD measurement projects:
1. Select trip type "HYST".
2. Enter the lower threshold value "Level A".
3. Enter the upper threshold value "Level B".
4. Set the digital output Bit "DO# A". The result of the trip function is output to
DO# A.
The trip function HYST switches on when the signal falls below Level A, and it switches
off when the signal exceeds Level B.
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Processing Measurement Data
Minimum
Action
Return the smallest measuring value found in the selected part of the measuring curve:
Minimum = Minimum(x 1 , x 2 , ... , x n ),

x 1 ... x n = Measuring values 1 ... n in the selected part
The calculation is updated continuously while the measurement is running.
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Average
Action
Calculate the average value for all measuring values located in the selected part of the
measuring curve:
x i = Measuring value; n = number of measuring values in the selected part
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Maximum
Action
Return the largest measuring value found in the selected part of the measuring curve:
Maximum = Maximum(x 1 , x 2 , ... , x n ),

x 1 ... x n = Measuring values 1 ... n in the selected part
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Absolute Standard Deviation
Action
Calculate the absolute standard deviation for all measuring values located in the selected
part of the measuring curve:
x i = Measuring value; n = number of measuring values in the selected part
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Automating Tasks
Triggered Run Add-in
The purpose of the Triggered Run Add-in (installed with QUADERA 4.40) is to provide a
QUADERA Add-in that automates the execution of multiple QUADERA operations. These
operations include loading a Template, running the associated Measurement Project,
saving its data, and then exporting that data into an ASCII file. These operations are
combined into what is referred to as a Triggered Run Task. The Add-in has the ability to
create and configure a list of these tasks prior to run time. The Add-in also manages
configuration of the execution of this task list by means of digital input triggering.
The Add-in provides the following functionality:
Allows multiple Triggered Run Tasks, where each task can be configured so that:
A Template can be selected.
The Save Files can be defined. (Save file is of type .qmp, and the exported
ASCII file will have the same name, with the .asc extension.)
The Filament can be turned on or off.
The SEM can be turned on or off.
Allows the user to select the desired QMG device.
Allows the user to select the Digital Input to be used as the Trigger.
Allows the user to select the how the Digital Input should be used:
The QMG can run when the Digital Input switches on and then stop when it
switches off.
The QMG can run when the Digital Input switches off and then stop when it
switches on.
Allows automatic preparation of the system, so that all Measurement Files have
been opened and the QMG is ready to run.
Allows the user to begin watching for triggers.
Allows the user to stop watching for triggers.
Requires user approval prior to exporting data.
Automatically manages switching through the list of Tasks.
Allows the user to save all configuration information.
This sequence of steps should be followed to run the Triggered Run Add-in:
Select QMG In the list labeled Select QMG choose the QMG to be used for the
run. Only one QMG can be selected for a run.
Configure the Task List A Task is an operation that uses a given template to
open a Measurement File, configures the QMG Filament and SEM, runs that QMG
and then finally saves and exports the associated data.
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Add New Using the text boxes under the list view, define the parameters of
a new Task.

Template Enter the name of an existing template stored in the
default template directory, including .qmt extension, or use the browse
button to navigate to the desired template.
Save As Enter in the name to give the saved Measurement File,
including extension .qmp. This entered File name will also be used to
save the exported ASCII file, but it will use the .asc extension instead.
Filament Check Filament if it is desired for this task to be run with
the filament turned on.
SEM Check SEM if it is desired to run this task with the SEM turned
on.
Click Add Task and a new row will be added to the table with the
parameters as defined above.
Update Task When a task is selected in the table, the fields for editing
are automatically filled. The user can modify any or all of the fields and
then click the Update Task button. The selected row will be updated
with the new values.
Delete Task When one or more rows are selected in the table, and the
Delete task button is clicked, those rows will be removed.
No changes are saved until the Save button is clicked or Ok is used to

dismiss the dialog.
Configure the Run The Run (i.e. how all tasks will be executed) can be
configured by the controls in the group labeled Manage Running of Tasks.
Connect Connect executes the task of making a connection between
QUADERA and the QMG device. You must connect prior to configuring the
Run. Certain information is only available after connection. If the Button
says Connect then you must connect to the selected QMG. If the button
says Disconnect then the QMG is already connected and you are ready to
configure.
Run while DI On indicates that the user wants each task to start and run
when the Digital Input indicated changes state to On (if checked) or Off (if
not checked).
If Run while DI On is checked, then when the Digital Input changes
to On, the next task will begin running. When that Digital Input
changes to Off, it will stop the task from running.
If Run while DI On is not checked, then when the Digital Input
changes to Off, the next task will begin running. When that Digital
Input changes to On, it will stop the task from running.
Run while DI On is used for immediately starting the run if the start
condition is true. After clicking the Start button, the run will begin with out
waiting for a change in the Digital Input.
Digital Input to watch is a list ranging from 1 to the number of Digital
Inputs in the QMG device This indicates which Digital Input will be used as
the trigger for the run.
Reload when Finished indicates that the scheduled run will be reloaded after
completing the previous run. The next run is loaded, but it will not start
watching for triggers until the Start button has been clicked. The next set
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of files will have their name appended with an index (#). This will
increment and the runs will continue reloading until the Add-in has been
dismissed.
Restart after Reload will be enabled if Reload when Finished has been
checked. Using Restart after Reload skips the need for the user to click on
Start after each run. The Add-in will immediately begin watching for
triggers as soon as it has completed reloading.
Start Click Start after both the tasks and the Run have been
configured. This will tell the Add-in to begin loading Measurement Files and to
prepare for the Run. The Add-in will begin watching for value changes on the
selected Digital Input. When that Digital Input changes value it triggers the Add-
in to take action by either starting or stopping the current Task. By using these
Triggers, the Add-in starts and stops each Task, iterating through the list until
they have all been executed.
Stop Once the Start button has been clicked, the button text will change to
Stop. Clicking the button at this point will manually stop the run.
Completion of the run When the run has been completed, the Add-in will
automatically save the data file and export the data.
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Scripting
Scripting
Scripting has been integrated into the host application, enabling the user to adapt the
functions of the application to his or her needs. Scripting always requires the host
application in order to be executed.
The Visual Studio Tools for Applications (VSTA) development system is suited to
customize applications by using the .NET framework. VSTA replaces Visual Basic for
Applications (VBA) and uses Visual Studio as the IDE.
With scripting, you can develop your own solutions to problems and in this way
automate and extend the functions of the application. You can develop solutions that
extend the functions of your application and that may be used again and again. By
integrating VSTA, QUADERA provides the user with a widely used and supported
programming environment.
Scripting within QUADERA

QUADERA stores scripting code in a main scripting directory. The individual modules
(add-ins) are stored separately. When required, the add-ins are available for all
measurement project templates.
QUADERA provides examples for add-ins and measurement project templates that use
these Add-ins. You can use the templates via the start page.
NOTE:
For further information on scripting and the programming environment, please
refer to the help file for Microsoft Visual Studio Tools for Applications. Use
the Help menu of the VSTA editor.
NOTE:
The help system for the scripting functions within QUADERA explains the
extended instruction set and the corresponding syntax.
NOTE:
The QUADERA Release Notes ("Readme.html" file) provide a description of
"Saving VBA code for reprogramming in VSTA" to support users who have been
working with VBA up to now.
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Scripting Directory Structure
File types
A scripting add-in contains the following file types:
Add-in DLL:
.Net assembly which contains the compiled add-in code (*.dll),
Source code:
These are the files which allow the user to view, edit and compile the add-in. The
main file is a "Visual Basic .Net" project (*.vbproj) which then contains links to
other files such as VB.Net code (*.vb).
Directories
Scripting add-ins are stored by default in the directory "My Documents\My
Quadera\Scripting":
The sub-directory "MeasureProjectAddIns" contains the add-in DLL Files,
The sub-directory "Code" contains the source code files. Each add-in is stored in
a separate directory.
Add-ins which are present in the "MeasureProjectAddIns" directory can be used by

QUADERA and will be listed in the "Add-in Manager" dialog. An add-in does not need to
have source code available. However, without this the user will be unable to view or edit
the code.
Example
The following table shows an example file structure for an add-in with the name
"Sample":
(directories appear in normal type, files in italics)
Scripting
MeasureProjectAddIns Sample.dll
Code
Sample Sample.vbproj
ThisMeasureProject.vb
<Other source code

files>
Note that you can change the file location of the scripting directory.
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Copying Add-ins
Proceed as follows to copy an add-in:
1. Copy the add-in DLL file to the "MeasureProjectAddIns" directory.
2. If source code is also available:
a. Create a new directory under "Code" with the name of the add-in
(without the DLL extension!).
b. Copy the source code files to this directory.
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Deleting Add-ins
NOTE:
Add-ins can be used by more than one measurement project. Care should be
taken when deleting an add-in.
Proceed as follows to delete an add-in:
1. Remove the add-in DLL file from the "MeasureProjectAddIns" directory.
2. If source code is also available: Remove the directory with the add-in name from
the "Code" directory.
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Using Macros
Creating Add-ins and Macros
In VSTA, an add-in can include more than one function. Each function can be considered
as a macro and an add-in as "macro collection". Thus, you have two options to create a
new macro:
Edit an existing add-in to include a new function that can be used as macro,
Create a new add-in and program a function that can be used as macro.
The following steps describe how to create a new add-in.
1. Open an existing measurement project, or create a new measurement project.
2. In the Tools menu, point to Programming.
3. In the submenu, select Create Add-in. The "Create Add-in" window opens up.
4. Use the field to specify the name of the add-in.
5. Click [OK]. The VSTA editor opens up. Now you can create the new add-in:
VSTA automatically creates the basic structure of the add-in that is
executable without any functions,
Then you can program your own functions to expand the add-in.
QUADERA stores each add-in in a main scripting directory. When required the add-ins
are available for all measurement project templates.
NOTE:
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Activating Add-ins
3. In the submenu, select Add-in Manager. The "Add-in Manager" window opens
up.
4. In the displayed "Available Add-ins" list, enable the checkbox next to the name of
the required add-in.
5. Click [OK].
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Running Macros
Automatic run
QUADERA automatically executes macros in the following cases:
An add-in is loaded and its startup code calls up the macro,
A QUADERA event calls up the macro.
Manual run
You have to activate the relevant add-in before you can manually execute the macro.
2. In the submenu, select Macros. The "Macros" window opens up.
3. In the displayed macro list, click the name of the macro to be executed (not the
checkbox).
4. Click Run.
NOTE:
You can call up the "Macros" window with the keyboard shortcut ALT+F8.
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Editing Add-ins and Macros
In VSTA, an add-in can include more than one function. Each function can be considered
as a macro and an add-in as "macro collection". Proceed as follows to edit an add-in or
an included macro:
up.
4. In the displayed "Available Add-ins" list, click the name of the add-in to be
edited, or browse for the required add-in.
5. Click [Edit]. The source code will then be opened in the VSTA editor for editing.
QUADERA stores each add-in in a main scripting directory. When required, the add-ins
NOTE:
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Calling Up the VSTA Editor
up.
4. In the displayed "Available Add-ins" list, click the name (not the checkbox) of the
add-in to be edited, or browse for the required add-in.
5. Click [Edit]. The source code is being opened in the VSTA editor for editing.
QUADERA stores each add-in in a main scripting directory. When required the add-ins
NOTE:
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Calling Up the VSTA Help
1. Call up the VSTA editor. (e.g. Edit an available Add-in).
2. In the Help menu, select the required item.
or
2. Press the F1 key.
NOTE:
The VSTA Help includes the help for the specific QUADERA scripting
functionality.
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Spectra Library
Spectra Library
A Spectra Library is available for comparison of device spectrum to compound spectra.
The Spectra Library is accessed via the Tools>>Spectra Library menu selection or from
any Bargraph Cycles measurement project.
The Spectra Library view and contents can be customized and saved.
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Operating the Input/Output Module
Quadrupole mass spectrometer QMG220: input/output module IO220
Use the relevant measurement project as a user interface for testing and servicing the
input/output module (if existing). For this, connect the device with QUADERA.
Digital Inputs: display the states of the digital input (DI) channels:
Number: identification of the DI channel,
Value: value of the DI channel (On/Off),
Digital Outputs: switch on and off the digital output channels (DO) manually:
Number: identification of the DO channel,
Value: value of the DO channel (On/Off),
Analog Inputs: display the voltage at the analog input (AI):

Number: identification of the AI channel,
Value: numerical value of the voltage at the AI channel.
Add a measurement task "Add Analog Input Task" to Scan and MID measurement
projects to measure the voltage at a analog input.
Analog Outputs: Change the voltage at the analog output (AO):

Number: identification of the analog output,
Value: numerical value of the voltage at the analog output.
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Creating IO Characteristics
Creating Input/Output Characteristics
Characteristics can be created for Analog Inputs and Outputs. Characteristics can be
assigned to one or all devices. Analog I/O Characteristics work with the following
devices:
The Characteristics Editor can be accessed from the context-menu of the All Device
Status View or from the Device Configuration.
Characteristics can be saved to the software device in QUADERA from a Measurement

Project.
The function of AI/AO Characteristics allows definition of a characteristic set of data that
can be applied to an Analog Input or Analog Output. Once defined, these characteristics
are then available for use on any Analog Input or Output. For example, a set of data can
be defined that produces a charted temperature for an Analog Input.
Example: X*1.8 + 32
The AI/AO Characteristics dialog can be accessed from the Tools>> AI/AO
Characteristics menu selection. From this dialog new Characteristics can be created and
edited. Characteristics can also be copied (to create a new Characteristic from a
standard Characteristic) or deleted. The Characteristic Definition Editor provides a table,
graph and formula interface for easy creation of the Characteristic. The Definition Editor
is also where the Characteristic type is defined Analog Input, Analog Output or Analog
Input to Analog Output. A name and unit must also be entered in this editor.
The formula interface describes the Y value as a function of X. The formula can use the
operators of + - * / ^ as well as the following functions:
Description Enter as: Mathematical

Equivalent
Calculation of e to the exn(X) e^X

power of X
Calculation of 10 to the exp(X) 10^X

power of X
Calculation of the lgn() ln()
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logarithm, base e
Calculation of the log() lg()

logarithm, base 10
Squared sqr() X^2
Calculation of the srt() X^(1/2)

square root
Determination of the abs() |X|

absolute value
Trigonometric functions Sin(),Cos(),Tan() Sin(),Cos(),Tan()
Expressions in ( ) ( )
parentheses
Pi Pi Pi
The formula parser will indicate when a formula is constructed incorrectly. Note that the
parser may indicate Operator Input Error as the formula is being entered. Disregard
that message unless it appears when the formula is finalized.
AI/AO Characteristics are then assigned to Analog Inputs and Analog Outputs via the
context menu item AI/AO Characteristics in any MID chart. Once a Characteristic is
assigned to an Analog Input it is used for that Analog Input in any MID Measurement
Project that uses that Analog Input. For example, if Analog Input 1 is wired to a
temperature sensor, and a Characteristic is assigned to Analog Input 1, then all MID
Measurement Projects that use Analog Input 1 will automatically use that Characteristic.
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Warning and Error Messages
List of Events
The event view informs you on the occurred events:
"Date/Time" displays the time when the event occurred,
"Source" displays the source that caused the event, e.g. measurement or device,
"Type" displays the event type ("Information", "Warning", "Error"),
"Description" displays a brief message text on the event, and specifies warnings
and errors. This three-part specification contains:
the device specification,
the code letter of the event type ("E" means error, "W" means warning),
the three-digit identification number of the event.
List of events sorted by identification numbers:
Warning messages ("W") for the QMG220:

W001: "emission current out of tolerance"
W002: "emission current wide out of tolerance"
W003: "RF-stage temperature is high"
Error messages ("E") for the QMG220:

E001: "external protection triggered"
E002: "emission error"
E003: "filament 1 defect"
E004: "filament 2 defect"
E005: "RF-stage switched off because of excessive temperature"
E009: "ionsource error"
E039: "SEM error"
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Warning Messages for the QMG220
Warning Message QMG220.W001
Message text:
"emission current out of tolerance"
Description:
The emission current deviates from the set value.
Message occurs when?
The emission current deviates 10% and more than 40 A from the specified
value.
Reasons
The emission current control is faulty,
The pressure in the recipient is unstable.
Consequences
Measuring data are corrupt.
Solutions
Replace the IS220 when the message occurs repeatedly with stable pressure
conditions.
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Message text:
"emission current wide out of tolerance"
Description:
The emission current essentially deviates from the set value.
The emission current deviates more than 20% and more than 40 A from the
specified value.
Reasons
The emission current control is faulty,
The pressure in the recipient is unstable.
Consequences
Solutions
Replace the IS220 when the message occurs repeatedly with stable pressure
conditions.
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Message text:
"RF-stage temperature is high"
Description:
The temperature of the RF stage has exceeded 65C.
The temperature of the RF stage exceeds 65C.
Reasons
Cooling of the RF stage is not sufficient because the fan filter pad is blocked,
The fan is defective.
Consequences
Solutions
Check the fan filter pad,
Repair the fan.
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Error Messages for the QMG220
Error Message QMG220.E001
Message text:
"external protection triggered"
Description:
The protection for SEM and filament has triggered.
The specified threshold is exceeded when monitoring the total pressure,
The external protection is triggered,
The total pressure gauge is not properly connected, or the protection input is not
properly connected.
Reasons
Connected total pressure gauge: the pressure has exceeded the specified
threshold,
The total pressure gauge reports an error,
The total pressure gauge is defective or disconnected,
The total pressure gauge is switched off.
Consequences
Filament and SEM are switched on and off depending on the selected protection
mode.
Solutions
Set the protection mode to internal protection.
Connect a total pressure gauge.
Modify the threshold of the total pressure gauge.
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Message text:
"emission error"
Description:
An emission error occurred.
The specified emission current is not reached,
The protection current for the filament is triggered.
Reasons
The filament emission current is too low.
Consequences
Ionization is impossible,
Measuring data are not meaningful.
Solutions
Check the specified protection current for the filament,
Replace the filament. Refer to the device specific instructions of the QMG (OEM
manual) for further information,
Switch over to the other filament (when existing).
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Message text:
"filament 1 defect"
Description:
The filament 1 is broken.
A broken filament is detected when the device is switched on,
A broken filament is detected when the filament is switched on,
The filament is missing.
Reasons
The filament is defective.
Consequences
The filament can not be switched on,
Solutions
manual) for further information.
Switch over to the filament 2 (when existing).
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Message text:
"filament 2 defect"
Description:
The filament 2 is broken.
A broken filament is detected when the device is switched on,
A broken filament is detected when the filament is switched on,
The filament is missing.
Reasons
The filament is defective.
Consequences
The filament can not be switched on,
Solutions
manual) for further information.
Switch over to the filament 2 (when existing).
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Message text:
"RF-stage switched off because of excessive temperature"
Description:
The RF stage was switched off because the temperature has exceeded 80C.
The temperature of the RF stage exceeds 80C.
Reasons
Cooling of the RF stage is not sufficient because the fan filter pad is blocked,
The fan is defective.
Consequences
The power supply of the RF stage is switched off,
Solutions
Check the fan filter pad,
Repair the fan,
Switch the device off, and wait until the RF stage has cooled down. Then switch
the device on again.
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Message text:
"ionsource error"
Description:
An error occurred in the power supply of the ion source.
The current related to the ion reference voltage is too high,
The current limit is exceeded in degas mode,
The power supply of the IS220 is not ok.
Reasons
The feeder of the IS220 is not ok,
The connected ion source is short-circuited,
The specified protection current limit for degas mode is too low.
Consequences
The ion source is operating faulty,
Solutions
Check and correct contacts and cable of the IS220 power supply,
Dismount the ion source. Clean or repair it,
Increase the protection current for degas mode.
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Message text:
"SEM error"
Description:
An error occurred in the control of the SEM voltage.
The SEM voltage deviates 10% and more than 30 V from the specified value,
In case of a short circuit.
Reasons
The SEM is contaminated or defective.
Consequences
The SEM switches off,
Measuring data are not meaningful when using the SEM.
Solutions
Check the SEM. Refer to the device specific instructions of the SEM (OEM manual)
for further information.
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Scripting in QUADERA
NOTE:
You first have to activate the QUADERA VSTA functionality through an
appropriate license key in order to use 'scripting'. Adhere to the notes given in
the Release Notes and to the "About" dialog.
You can use the VSTA functions provided by QUADERA to automate tasks and to tailor
them according to your needs. The available instructions, how to use them, and the
syntax is integrated into the Help of the VSTA editor:
Open the VSTA editor,
Open the object browser (menu View > Object Browser),
Open the library "Quadera",
Click on the required component,
The bottom right part of the window displays the available information on the
component. Press the F1 key to invoke the general VSTA Help.
NOTE: QUADERA provides examples for add-ins and measurement project

templates that use these Add-ins. You can use the templates via the start page.
NOTE: VSTA Add-ins can be started from the QUADERA command line if
desired. There is a command line option [/addin] that can be used with the
Add-in name. As an example (XP English shown), the following command line
can be used to automatically load and start the [GSD320] Add-in:
C:\Program Files\QUADERA\Quadera.exe /addin:GSD320
To modify the command line, create a program shortcut in Windows and edit
the shortcuts Properties>>Target field.
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Glossary
A
AI: Analog Input: Analog (continuous) input of the mass spectrometer.
amu: atomic mass unit.
Analog Input: Analog (continuous) input of the mass spectrometer.
Analog Output: Analog (continuous) output of the mass spectrometer.
AO: Analog Output: Analog (continuous) output of the mass spectrometer.
B
Background: See Mass spectrometer background.
Bar graph: Display of measuring data on a category axis.
Button: Graphical representation of a binary switch.
C
C-SEM: Secondary electron multiplier with channeltron (also known as channel electron
multiplier).
Category: In QUADERA: A non-continuous division of a measuring data axis.
Context menu: A context menu can be called up by clicking certain spots in the graphical
user interface with the right mouse button. It contains only menu items that make
sense in the clicked area (object specific functions).
D
Data navigator: Operating element for navigation within the measuring data. The data
navigator is especially useful when handling large amounts of data.
Degassing: For a specified time, the filament receives a current that is higher than usual.
This heats out the measuring head and cleans it from contamination.
DI: Digital Input: Digital (binary) input of the mass spectrometer.
Digital Input: Digital (binary) input of the mass spectrometer.
Digital Output: Digital (binary) output of the mass spectrometer.
Dimension: Relation between a quantity of physics and the basic quantities.
DO: Digital Output: Digital (binary) output of the mass spectrometer.
E
Emission current: Electron current required for ionizing the analysis gas.
Event display: Display for events: Warnings, informations, errors.
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F
Filament: Glowing wire which emits the electrons required for ionizing the gas molecules.
FIR: Finite Impulse Response (digital filter).
G
Gas specific calibration factors: Correction factors, used for calculating partial pressures
from ion currents.
Graphics: Display with a graphical representation of the measuring values (line graph, bar
graph, ...).
GSC: Gas Specific Calibration.
H
Hold: Used if data are being analyzed while a measurement is running. The command
freezes the section it its current state (the latest measuring data are not being
displayed). However, the measurement continues in the background.
I
Ion source optimization: Calibration process during which the ion source is adjusted in
order to optimize the ion current with respect to the intensity and/or the peak shape.
M
Mass scale calibration: Correction between nominal mass number and actual peak
maximum.
Mass spectrometer background: Background determination by the software. Mostly, a
zero gas is used for this.
MCD: Multiple Concentration Determination. In this measuring mode, the concentration of
the individual gas components is calculated from measured ion currents.
Measurement project: Contains all instruments required to perform a specific
measurement task. One device is assigned to each measurement project. It is
possible that several measurement projects relate to the same device.
Measurement project template: See Template.
Measurement task: Constitutes the basic component of a recipe and contains the
measuring mode and all parameters required to specify this mode. Measurement
tasks can be configured.
Measuring mode: The different types of measurement that are supported by the device.
MID: Multiple Ion Detection. In this measuring mode, the intensity for specified masses is
measured as a partial pressure or ion current.
MS: Mass spectrometer.
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Nominal mass: Expected mass of an element.
O
Object: General term for elements that are being used in the software in any way, e.g.
chart, task.
Offset: Offset of a real measuring amplifier from zero.
P
Parameter set: Group of parameters that are related or belong together otherwise
(settings).
Partial pressure: Pressure that is being created by an individual component in a gas
mixture.
Peak: A scan-analog spectrum consists of a number of peaks. These represent fractions of
the individual gas components at the respective masses.
PGA: Process gas analysis.
ppb: Parts per billion (1 : 1,000,000,000).
ppm: Parts per million (1 : 1,000,000).
Process gas analysis: Analysis of gas mixtures that are being expected in a process.
Property dialog field: Dialog window, generally containing several tabs.
Q
QC: Quadrupole Controller. See operating instructions QMG.
QMG220: High-end mass spectrometer.
QMG700: High-end mass spectrometer.
QUADERA: Operation and analysis software for the QMG mass spectrometers.
R
Recipe: A recipe is a sequence of measurement tasks.
RF: Radio Frequency.
RGA: Residual Gas Analyzer.
S
Scan: See Scan Analog.
Scan Analog: Ion current as a function of m/e.
Scan speed: Sampling rate for scan-analog measurements. In most cases the time/mass.
Scan-F filter: FIR filter, used for smoothing a scan-analog signal.
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Scripting: Programming of specific routines. In QUADERA, scripting has been implemented

with VSTA.
Section: Part of the working area. Any working area can be divided into so-called sections
by the user. Each section can be filled with a graphical object (e.g. measuring data
display).
SEM: Secondary Electron Multiplier.
Sensitivity: The sensitivity is the basis to calculate partial pressures from ion currents. The
sensitivity is used together with the gas specific calibration factors, and can be
determined from measurements.
SEV: Sekundrelektronenvervielfacher (German expression for SEM).
SPM: Sputter Process Monitor.
T
Template: Predefined settings which help the user to create a measurement project
(configuration of the measurement without measuring data).
Toolbox: Graphical operating element which depicts functions with small pictograms. The
functions are activated or executed by dragging & dropping the related pictograms.
Trend: Course of a value with time.
Trend display: Graphical display for the course of a measured quantity with time.
Tune Mode: Procedure for tuning a device such as the ion source and optimizing the signal
shape.
U
Unit: Quantity of physics = Numerical value * unit.
V
VBA: Visual Basic for Applications. Scripting language by Microsoft which is used for
programming in applications. Followed by VSTA.
VSTA: Visual Studio Tools for Applications. Development system to customize applications
by using the .NET framework. Replaces VBA.
W
Working area: Part of the measurement project window or recipe. The working area is
used to display measuring data or to specify parameters for the currently selected
recipe.
Workspace: See Working area
WYSIWYG: "What You See Is What You Get": The displayed screen is being output at the
printer as faithfully as possible.
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Index
A Axis Y ............................................... 65
Axis Y1 ............................................. 65
About ............................................... 23 Axis Y2 ............................................. 65
Active Set ....................................... 111
Actual Mass ..................................... 130 B
Add Analog Input Editor ...................... 49
Add Analog Input Task ........................ 49 Background .............................. 139, 140
Add Analog Output Editor .................... 49 Background library .................... 140, 142
Add Chart Element ............................. 49 Bar ............................................. 65, 82
Add Digital Input Editor....................... 49
Add Digital Output Editor .................... 49 C
Add MCD Chart .................................. 49
Add MCD Task ................................... 49 Calibration and Tuning ........................ 72
Add MID Chart ................................... 49 Calibration factor ...................... 146, 153
Add MID Task .................................... 49 Calibration gas ................................. 145
Add Peak Task ................................... 49 Calibration project .......................72, 107
Add Scan Chart .................................. 49 Background ........................... 139, 140
Add Scan Task ................................... 49 Calibration factor .................... 146, 153
Add Total Pressure Task ...................... 49 File location .................................... 89
Add Working Area ........................ 49, 96 Gas specific calibration ............ 145, 146
Add-in ............................................ 190 Ion source ............................. 108, 109
Activating ..................................... 194 Mass scale ......................122, 124, 126
Copying ....................................... 191 Offset ................................... 132, 133
Creating ....................................... 193 RF tuning ..................................... 135
Deleting ....................................... 192 Calibration recipe ............................. 176
Editing ......................................... 196 Calling up
Manager ................................ 194, 196 Context menu ................................. 60
AI Channel ............................... 167, 172 Help............................................... 20
Amplifier offset ................................ 133 Macro .......................................... 195
Analog filter .............................. 167, 172 VSTA editor .................................. 197
Analog input editor ........................... 200 VSTA help ............................. 198, 215
Analog Inputs .................................. 201 Calling up context menus .............. 59, 60
Analog output editor ......................... 200 Capturing screens .............................. 70
Analog Signal Filter ................... 167, 172 Cascade ............................................ 99
Analyser Detector Type ....................... 28 Cathode .......................................... 111
Analysis matrix ................................ 176 Characteristics ................................. 201
AO Channel .............................. 167, 172 Characteristics Editor ........................ 201
AO Mode ......................................... 167 Chart display .......................... 76, 81, 82
AO Range ........................................ 167 Chart element .................................... 35
Apply to Background Library .............. 142 Checkbox .......................................... 38
Apply to MCD Calibration Factor Library Click ................................................. 39
................................................... 151 Close ..................................... 61, 84, 88
Arrange Icons .................................... 99 Close All Windows .............................. 99
Auto Hide .......................................... 69 Closing
Automating ..................................... 189 Application ..................................... 61
Autorange Mode ........................ 167, 172 Measurement project ....................... 88
Available Add-ins ...................... 194, 196 Quadera ......................................... 84
Average .......................................... 183 Window .................................... 61, 99
Axial ............................................... 111 Color .......................................... 65, 92
Axis X ............................................... 65 Common SEM voltage .......... 56, 167, 172
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Communication Settings ................... 102 DO# A ..............................167, 172, 177

Component............................... 148, 151 DO# B ..............................167, 172, 177
Concentration .................................. 148 Dockable ........................................... 69
Configuration ................................. 1, 27 Docker window ...........................69, 101
Connect .....................................56, 105 Double-click ...................................... 39
Contents ........................................... 20 Drag&Drop ........................................ 39
Context menu .............................. 59, 60 Dropdown list .................................... 38
Chart ......................................65, 136 Dwell ................................167, 172, 177
Frame of the section ........................ 64
GSC matrix editor .......................... 148 E
Mass Scale Tune Fine Editor ............ 130
Menu bar ........................................ 62 Editing add-ins................................. 196
Recipe editor ................................ 165 Editing macros ................................. 196
Recipe selection .............................. 63 Editing parameters ........................... 165
Title bar ......................................... 61 Editor
Window title ................................... 69 Analog input/output ....................... 200
Copy Parameter To All ...................... 165 Digital input/output ....................... 200
Copyright ............................................ 7 GSC matrix ................................... 148
CP-Level .................................. 167, 172 Ion source .................................... 111
Create Add-in .................................. 193 Mass Scale Tune Coarse ................. 128
Crossbeam ......................... 28, 111, 114 Mass Scale Tune Fine ..................... 130
Cross-references .................................. 9 Recipe.......................................... 165
Cursor .............................................. 76 VSTA ........................................... 197
Curve color ........................................ 92 Electrometer preamplifier .................. 134
Customize ......................................... 62 Emission current .............................. 111
Error................................................. 24
D Error message ................................. 203
Event view .................................58, 101
Data files .......................................... 89 Events ............................................ 203
Data navigator ........................ 64, 76, 78 Exit .................................................. 84
Delete Background Library ................ 142 Exiting QUADERA ............................... 84
Delete Mass Scale Tune Fine Entries ... 130 Export .............................................. 87
Delete MCD Calibration Factor Library . 153 EXT IN .............................................. 49
Delete Offset Entries ......................... 134 Extraction ....................................... 111
Delete selected Component ........ 148, 165
Delete selected Mass ........................ 148 F
Delete selected rows......................... 130
Delete working area ........................... 97 Factor ............................................. 151
Detector Range ..................134, 167, 172 Faraday ............................. 28, 134, 142
Detector Type ....................167, 172, 177 Field axis......................................... 111
Device .............................................. 35 Filament number .............................. 111
Device parameter ......................... 28, 56 Filament protection current ............... 111
Device Sensitivity ............................. 155 Filament, switch on/off ................56, 103
Device setting .................................... 28 File extension .................................. 157
Device status ..............................56, 101 File location ....................................... 89
Device status view ................ 56, 57, 101 FirstMass......................................... 167
Device Status View allows ................... 57 Floating ............................................ 69
Device Status View shows ................... 57 Focus .............................................. 111
Digital input editor ........................... 200 Freezing the display............................ 98
Digital output editor ......................... 200
Directories .................................. 17, 89 G
Disconnect .................................56, 104
Display ....................................... 65, 93 Gain ........................................ 167, 172
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Gas specific calibration...................... 145 M

GSC matrix editor .......................... 148
GSC result view............................. 151 Macro ............................................. 189
Parameter .................................... 151 Creating ....................................... 193
Grid ................................... 28, 111, 116 Editing ......................................... 196
GSC result view ............................... 151 Running ....................................... 195
Macros .............................................. 44
H Manuals .............................................. 9
Marker .............................................. 65
Hardware .......................................... 19 Mass ......................... 142, 148, 151, 172
Help ................................................. 45 Mass Range ....................................... 28
Calling up ....................................... 20 Mass resolution ................................ 167
Display........................................... 21 Mass scale ....................................... 122
Printing .......................................... 22 Coarse tuning ........................ 124, 128
VSTA ........................................... 198 Fine tuning ............................ 126, 130
Hide ..........................................69, 101 Parameters ............................ 128, 130
High sensitivity ............ 28, 111, 118, 120 Mass Scale Adjust ............................ 126
Hold Off ................................. 65, 78, 98 Mass Scale Offset ............................. 128
Hold On ................................. 65, 78, 98 Mass Scale Slope ............................. 128
MassMode ....................................... 167
I Maximize........................................... 61
Maximum ........................................ 184
Index................................................ 20 MCD calibration factor library ............. 153
Inner deflection ............................... 111 MCD measurement project ......... 160, 176
Input/output module ........................ 200 Measurement project ...................35, 157
Installation .................................. 25, 26 Closing ........................................... 88
Intensity .................................. 142, 151 Exporting ................................. 87, 89
Internal standard ...................... 148, 153 File location .................................... 89
IO220 ........................................28, 200 MCD ............................................ 160
IO700 ............................................. 200 MID ............................................. 159
Ion counter ..................................... 142 Open ....................................... 72, 85
Ion reference ................................... 111 Recipe.......................................... 165
Ion source ......................................... 28 Saving ........................................... 88
Optimizing 109, 114, 116, 117, 118, 120 Scan ............................................ 158
Parameter .................................... 111 Starting........................................ 103
Tuning .................................. 108, 109 Stopping ...................................... 103
Ion source type ...........................28, 111 Measurement project template......72, 157
Ion source voltages ... 111, 114, 116, 117, Create.......................................... 163
118, 120 File location .................................... 89
IP address ....................................... 102 Open ............................................. 72
Select ............................................ 72
L Measurement project window .............. 52
Measurement task ........................ 35, 47
Legend ............................................. 65 Add ........................................47, 165
Level A .............................167, 172, 177 Delete .....................................47, 165
Level B .............................167, 172, 177 MCD .......................................82, 160
License agreement ............................... 3 MID ......................................... 75, 82
License key ................................. 23, 26 Name ........................................... 172
Line thickness .................................... 93 Scan ........................................ 74, 81
Lock the Toolbars ............................... 62 Sequence ..................................... 165
Total pressure ............................... 162
Measuring data .................................. 54
Average ....................................... 183
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Closing ........................................... 88 Q
Displaying ................................ 65, 90
Exporting ....................................... 87 QMP ............................................... 157
Maximum ..................................... 184 QMT ............................................... 157
Minimum ...................................... 182 Quadera ............................................ 15
Opening ................................... 72, 85 Exiting ........................................... 84
Saving ........................................... 88 Installing .................................. 25, 26
Standard deviation ........................ 185 License key..................................... 26
Measuring mode .............................. 105 Main features .................................. 16
Measuring range ....................... 167, 172 Migrating from Quadstar .................. 11
Menu bar .................................... 44, 62 Product description .......................... 15
Menu commands ................................ 44 Release Notes ................................... 1
Menus............................................... 44 Scope of delivery ............................. 17
MID measurement project ................. 159 Screenshot ..................................... 70
Minimize ........................................... 61 Setting up ...................................... 27
Minimize all windows .......................... 99 Start page ...................................... 72
Minimum ......................................... 182 Starting.......................................... 71
Move ................................................ 61 Uninstalling .................................... 34
Multiplexing ....................................... 46 Update ..................................... 32, 33
Multisensor .................................. 27, 46 Upgrade ................................... 32, 33
User interface ................................. 37
N Version .......................................... 23
VSTA reference ............................. 215
Network settings .................................. 1 Quadrupole controller ....................... 172
New section ....................................... 94 Quadstar ................................ 11, 12, 13
New working area .............................. 96
Nominal Mass .................................. 130 R
O Radio button ...................................... 38

Range Limit .............................. 167, 172
Object .............................................. 35 Recent files ....................................... 86
Offset ...................................... 128, 132 Recipe ................................. 35, 54, 164
Determining.................................. 133 Selection ........................................ 53
Parameter .................................... 134 Recipe editor ................................... 165
Offset Mass ..................................... 134 Release Notes ...................................... 1
Open ................................................ 85 Remove Chart Element ....................... 49
Operating voltage........................56, 172 Remove Section ........................... 49, 95
Options ....................................... 46, 89 Remove Section Content ..................... 49
Outer deflection ............................... 111 Remove Working Area .................. 49, 97
Rename selected tab .................... 63, 64
P Report an error .................................. 24
Reset Arrows ................................... 136
Parameter .. 111, 128, 130, 134, 142, 148, Reset zoom ................................. 65, 91
165, 167, 172, 176, 177 Resolution ................................ 167, 172
Partial Pressure ......................... 155, 156 Restore ............................................. 61
Pause Calibrate ......................... 167, 172 RF generator ............................ 136, 138
Pressure gauge .................................. 28 RF tuning ................................. 136, 138
Printing RF-Polarity ...................................... 111
Help topic ....................................... 22 Run ......................................... 103, 195
Screenshot ..................................... 70 Running macros ............................... 195
Product description ............................. 15
Programming ............. 193, 194, 195, 196
Protection ......................................... 28
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Index
S Status view ....................................... 56

Stop ............................................... 103
Save ................................................. 88 Stopping the measurement ..........56, 103
Save As Template ............................ 163 System information ............................ 23
Scan measurement project ................ 158 System requirements.......................... 19
Scope of delivery ............................... 17
Screen elements ................................ 38 T
Screenshots ...................................... 70
Scripting ...........................189, 190, 215 Table .......................................... 65, 82
Section ....................................... 35, 54 Task Name ........................167, 172, 177
Add ......................................... 49, 94 Terminology ...................................... 12
Adjust ............................................ 90 Tile Horizontally ................................. 99
Chart ............................................. 76 Tile Vertically ..................................... 99
Delete ................................. 47, 49, 95 Title bar ............................................ 43
Recipe editor ................................ 165 Tool ...........................................47, 199
Remove .............................. 47, 49, 95 Applying ......................................... 48
Split.................................... 47, 49, 94 Overview ........................................ 49
SEM............... 28, 56, 134, 142, 167, 172 Toolbox ...........................35, 47, 49, 101
SEM Voltage ....................... 56, 167, 172 Tooltip .............................................. 38
SEM, switch on/off ......................56, 103 Total pressure.............................28, 162
Sensitivity ................................ 155, 156 Total Pressure Measurement .............. 162
Sensitivity Determination .................. 156 TP RS 485 Address ............................. 28
Set as internal standard .................... 148 TP Status .......................................... 28
Setting up ......................................... 27 TP Type ............................................ 28
SETUP .............................................. 25 Trend ......................................... 65, 82
Shortcut ...................................... 40, 41 Trip function ......................172, 179, 181
Assign ............................................ 41 Trip Type ........... 167, 172, 177, 179, 181
Change .......................................... 41 Tuning
Delete ............................................ 41 Ion source .................................... 108
Show navigator .................................. 64 Mass scale ......................122, 124, 126
Show Start Page ................................ 72 Tuning voltage .......................... 136, 138
Simulation mode ................. 28, 105, 106
Size .................................................. 61 U
Slope .............................................. 128
Smooth Chart Lines ............................ 93 Update ................................... 25, 32, 33
Software ........................................... 19 Upgrade ................................. 25, 32, 33
Software device ................................. 35 User interface .............................. 37, 38
SpecNeg ......................................... 111
SpecPos .......................................... 111 V
Spectra Library ................................ 199
Speed ............................................. 167 VBA ................................................ 189
Spin button ....................................... 38 Version number ...................... 23, 32, 33
Split Section Bottom ........................... 49 Visual Studio Tools for Applications.... 189,
Split Section Left ................................ 49 197, 198
Split Section Right .............................. 49 VSTA ................................189, 197, 198
Split Section Top ................................ 49 VSTA reference ................................ 215
SPM ................................... 28, 111, 117
Standard deviation ........................... 185 W
Standard directories ........................... 17
Start mass ...................................... 167 Warning message ............................. 203
Start page ......................................... 72 Wehnelt .......................................... 111
Starting the measurement............56, 103 Width ............................................. 167
State ................................167, 172, 177 Window........................................... 101
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Arrange ........................................ 100 X

Close ....................................... 61, 99
Displaying ...................................... 99 X-axis ............................................... 65
Dockable ........................................ 69
Floating .......................................... 69 Y
Hide........................................69, 101
Show ......................................69, 101 Y-axis ............................................... 65
Switch............................................ 99
Window size ...................................... 61 Z
Working area ............................... 35, 54
Create...................................... 49, 96 Zoom Out.......................................... 65
Delete ...................................... 49, 97 Zoom Range ...................................... 91
Rename ................................... 63, 64 Zooming ..................................... 80, 91
Split......................................... 49, 94
Working area selection ........................ 55
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Program version 4.50, July 2012 ............................................................................... 1

License Agreement ..................................................................................................... 3

I Preliminary Remarks .............................................................................................. 3

1. Object of the Agreement ................................................................................. 3

2. License Fees .................................................................................................. 3

4. User Rights ................................................................................................... 4

5. Warranty and Liability .................................................................................... 4

6. Additional Software ........................................................................................ 5

7. Changes and Additions to the Agreement .......................................................... 5

8. Gouverning Law ............................................................................................. 5

9. Exclusive Validity of this Agreement ................................................................. 5

Cross-References from Manuals ................................................................................... 9

Migrating from Quadstar to QUADERA ......................................................................... 11

Migrating from Quadstar to QUADERA ................................................................... 11

Overview and Differences in the Used Terminology .................................................... 12

Overview and Differences in the Available Functions .................................................. 13

Product Description ............................................................................................. 15

Product Description .......................................................................................... 15

Main Features .................................................................................................. 16

Scope of Delivery ............................................................................................. 17

System Requirements ...................................................................................... 19

Getting Help ...................................................................................................... 20

Changing the Display of a Help Topic .................................................................. 21

Printing a Help Topic ........................................................................................ 22

Reporting Errors .............................................................................................. 24

Installing and Uninstalling QUADERA ........................................................................ 25

Installation Program SETUP ................................................................................. 25

Adjusting the Device Settings ............................................................................... 28

Version Number ................................................................................................. 32

Operating Concept ................................................................................................. 35

Basics for Operation ............................................................................................ 35

Operating Elements ............................................................................................ 37

User Interface ................................................................................................. 37

Screen Elements .............................................................................................. 38

Mouse Actions ................................................................................................. 39

Keyboard Shortcuts .......................................................................................... 40

Customizing the Keyboard Shortcuts .................................................................. 41

User Interface .................................................................................................... 43

Title Bar ......................................................................................................... 43

Menu Bar ........................................................................................................ 44

Measurement Project Window ............................................................................ 52

Recipe Selection .............................................................................................. 53

Working Area .................................................................................................. 54

Working Area Selection ..................................................................................... 55

Device Status View .......................................................................................... 56

All Device Status View ...................................................................................... 57

Event View ...................................................................................................... 58

Context Menus ................................................................................................ 59

Capturing Screenshots of the User Interface .......................................................... 70

Getting Started ..................................................................................................... 71

Starting QUADERA ........................................................................................... 71

Start Page ......................................................................................................... 72

Example of a Measurement .................................................................................. 73

Course of a Measurement - Scan ....................................................................... 74

Course of a Measurement - MID ........................................................................ 75

Chart Display .................................................................................................. 76

Data Navigator ................................................................................................... 77

Data Navigator ................................................................................................ 77

Data Navigator and Zooming ............................................................................. 79

Data Navigator in Scan Measurements................................................................ 80

Data Navigator in MID/MCD Measurements ......................................................... 81

Exiting QUADERA ............................................................................................. 83

Opening and Managing Measurement Data ............................................................... 84

Opening an Existing Measurement Project ............................................................. 84

Recently Used Files ............................................................................................. 85

Exporting a Measurement Project ......................................................................... 86

Closing a Measurement Project ............................................................................. 87

Changing a File Location ...................................................................................... 88

Changing the Display of Measurement Projects ......................................................... 89

Adjusting the Section .......................................................................................... 89

Zooming in Charts .............................................................................................. 90

Selecting Curve Colors in Charts ........................................................................... 91

Defining the Line Thickness in Charts .................................................................... 92

Splitting Up the Working Area .............................................................................. 93

Deleting a Section .............................................................................................. 94