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flow, or Ramped flow. The column control mode is set from the
Column parameters display. When the Inlet control mode is
Flow control, only column flow can be set on the Column
parameters display.
Tempera ture The setpoint and actual temperature values.
Pressure The actual pressure (in psi, bar, or kPa) supplied
to the inlet. You cannot enter a setpoint here.
Total f l ow Enter your setpoint here, actual value is
displayed. Inlet is mass flow controlled.
Septum purge The setpoint and actual flow, in mL/min,
through the septum purge line, typically 1 to 5 mL/min
Inlet in pressure control mode
While in pressure control mode, you cannot enter flows here.
Mode Press [Mode/Type] to see the choices. You may select
an inlet mode of either Pressure control or Flow control. When
the Inlet control mode is Pressure control, the column control
mode can be set to Constant pressure, Ramped pressure, Constant
flow, or Ramped flow. The column control mode is set from the
Column parameters display. When the Inlet control mode is
Flow control, only column flow can be set on the Column
parameters display.
Tempera ture The setpoint and actual temperature values of
the inlet.
Pressure Enter your setpoint here (in psi, bar, or kPa). The
actual value is displayed.
Total f l ow The actual total flow to the inlet. This is a
reported value, not a setpoint.
Septum purge The setpoint and actual flow, in mL/min,
through the septum purge line, typically 1 to 5 mL/min