34 Advanced Operation
3 Method Development
Load a Similar Method
When starting a new method, begin with a method for a
similar sample type.
• The 7697A comes with several built- in methods, one of
which may be suitable as a starting point.
The HS includes the methods listed in Table 1. These
methods cannot be edited.
• If using the Agilent headspace sampler control software,
the software provides a new method wizard and
conversion wizards. The new method wizard provides safe
starting temperatures and other parameters for both
liquid and solid matrices, using a list of solvent types
(including custom values). The wizard also considers the
analyte boiling points.
Table 1 Built-in methods
Method name Comments
Default
Checkout Used for the checkout sample, analyte
boiling point range of 151 to 210.9 °C in
dodecane matrix.
Qualification Used for Agilent qualification
verification.
MeOH in H2O
If using the Agilent Control Software for Headspace, you can also start a
new method by using one of the wizards provided. Refer to the software’s
help for details.