The Keypad
Keys and Their Functions
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Keys and Their Functions
Start (G1883 only)
Press this key to start a run.
Stop/Reset (G1883 only)
Press this key once to stop a run. To reset the unit, press the key again. The
sampler aborts whatever it is doing and re-runs its startup routine. See “Power
on Diagnostics” on page 14.
• The method cannot be resumed from the point at which you stopped it. If
you want to continue the analysis from the last vial sampled, you must
change the method so that it starts with the correct vial.
• If this key is pressed when the unit is not in a run, the unit will be reset.
• The last method in use before reset remains in effect.
The instrument is not ready until it reaches all setpoints.
Start/Stop (G1289/G1290 only)
Press this key to start or stop a run. To start a run, press once. To stop a run,
press the key again. The display reads:
PRESS STOP TO CONFIRM
This prevents an inadvertent run interruption. To stop, press the key again. To
continue the run, press Clear.
• If you press the Start/Stop key while the robotic arm is moving, the display
shows the message “Wait End of Movement.” Press the Stop key again
after the movement is completed.
• When you stop the sampler during a run, the robotic arm automatically
returns the vials in the oven to the sample tray. The method cannot be
resumed from the point at which you stopped it. If you want to continue
the analysis from the last vial sampled, you must change the method so
that it starts with the correct vial.