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Analytical Methods
Method mismatch
Method mismatch
Method mismatch messages appear when the method you load contains
parameters that do not match the GC’s current configuration. If this happens,
the setpoints that do not match may be ignored.
Mismatches are caused by user changes (different choice of carrier gas, etc.) or
by hardware changes (replace a TCD with an FID, etc.) that are made after the
method is stored.
User-entered configuration changes
You will be warned of user-entered configuration changes between the stored
method and the active method. The active method will overwrite the parameter
change.
Press [Status] to see which parameters are causing the method mismatch.
Hardware configuration changes
If the hardware has changed, some parts of the method may be ignored. You are
warned if this happens. For example, suppose you replace the front FID with
an ECD. If you now load a method that uses the FID, the FID setpoints cannot
load. They will be ignored and current ECD setpoints will be retained. All other
setpoints that can be loaded, will be loaded.
Method mismatch-—message will appear if
hardware or user-entered configuration has
changed.