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If I’m not using zoom scan, do I still need to calibrate it?

No. However, it is a good idea to calibrate all scan settings at least once a year. In this way, if the zoom scan setting is used in the future, it can be reasonably easy to calibrate at that time.

What are the differences between the various scan types?
Scan ModeLCQ Fleet Scan Rate (amu/s)LTQ & LXQ Scan Rate (amu/s)LTQ Velos Scan Rate (amu/s)LTQ Velos Pro Scan Rate (amu/s)
RapidNANANA66.000
Normal12.50016.70033.30033.300
Enhanced5.0005.0005.0005.000
Zoom1.1001.1001.1001.100
Ultra ZoomNA272727
Turbo125.000125.000125.000125.000
What does a proper cal mix look like, and what should my NL be?
Proper Cal Mix
NL
What tune file information is transferred to my instrument method?

The tune file contains four items: Source parameters, ion optic parameters, AGC targets, and scan time settings.

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