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Method Properties Screen 1
Table 2 Method Properties Screen 1
Option Function
Name 32-character alphanumeric name used to describe the method.
Duration The minimum time the method will take to run. The actual duration will 
be the value of this field or the sum of the final timepoint and final spin 
duration, whichever is greater.
Vessel Temp Desired temperature of the vessels during a test.
Bath Temp Desired temperature of the bath during a test.
Spindle Speed Desired speed of the spindle during a test.
Media Volume Volume of media in each vessel during a test.
Rotation Start 
Delay
Amount of time in seconds between the start of the test and the start of 
spindle rotation (maximum value of 10 seconds).
Apparatus Type Currently installed apparatus.
Full Media 
Change
If this option is enabled, the elapsed time counter stops during a method 
pause. This allows for time to change the media. The elapsed time 
counter resumes counting when the method is resumed. If this option is 
not enabled, the elapsed time counter continues counting during a pause. 
If the Pause Duration Alarm time is exceeded, an alarm occurs.