A device for separating high-mass ions from low-mass ions in a plasma includes a chamber. The cord release is defined with a frontal plane and a sagittal plane. In provisioning, a configured DS-X loading of an end node supporting DS-X traffic is ascertained. A wick for use in a replaceable reservoir assembly that contains liquid to be atomized by a vibratory orifice plate and a method of positioning an upper end of a solid, dimensionally stable wick are also disclosed.