Entering a Method
Entering a Method
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Setting Vial Parameters
Using this key, you specify the locations in the sample tray from which vials
will be taken for headspace analysis.
1. Press Vial Parameters to bring up the first display:
FIRST VIAL
First Vial specifies the location of the first vial to be analyzed by this
method. Use the numeric keypad to key in the vial location followed by
Enter.
2. Use the down cursor key (
▼ ) to scroll to the next display:
LAST VIAL
Last Vial specifies the location of the last vial to be analyzed by this
method. Use the numeric keypad to enter the vial location followed by
Enter. The number of the last vial cannot be lower than the first vial
number. The headspace sampler gives an error message and you will have
to re–enter the vial number.
3. Use the down cursor key (
▼ ) to scroll to the last display:
SHAKE [0,1,2]
This specifies the agitation level of the oven carousel during vial
equilibration: 0 = off, 1 = low, 2 = high. Specify the level desired by keying
in {0, 1 or 2} followed by Enter.
4. G1883 sampler only: After turning on agitation, set the agitation time.
Use the down cursor (
▼ ) key to scroll to:
SHAKE LOW (MIN) setpoint
Enter the desired setpoint of number of minutes and press Enter to save.
At this point, all the parameters in a method necessary to run a sample are
entered. To save this method, use Store Method. To run a sample, make sure
that vials are loaded into the proper spots in the sample tray then press Start.