An ion introduction system for selecting ions from one of two separate
ionization sources of ions is provided. The system includes a plate
having a hole formed therethrough, the plate for being disposed adjacent
an ion introduction region of a gas phase ion analyzer such that the hole
is selectively movable between a first location in which the hole is
adjacent to a first ionization source of ions for supporting introduction
of ions from the first ionization source of ions into the gas phase ion
analyzer, and a second location in which the hole is adjacent to a second
ionization source of ions for supporting introduction of ions from the
second ionization source of ions into the gas phase ion analyzer. The
system also includes a drive mechanism for driving the plate between a
first position in which the hole is at the first location and a second
position in which the hole is at the second location.