Chapter 5: Running Samples Manually 111
3 Verify the following:
• The acquisition tube list contains all tubes in the proper order. If not,
reorder the tubes or add or delete tubes.
• The pointer is indicating the first tube to acquire.
• Parameter labels in the upper pane of the Browser are correct.
4 Press RUN, and install the first sample tube on the SIP. Immediately place
the support arm under the tube.
5 Wait approximately 5 seconds, and click Acquire.
NOTICE There is a brief period during which the sample tube is
pressurized. It is important to wait for the pressure to stabilize before you
click Acquire.
Live quadrant statistics are displayed as the data is acquired. The system
beeps when acquisition is finished.
6 Remove the tube after the beep.
The pointer moves to the next tube in the Browser.
7 Verify the parameter labels are correct and place the next tube on the SIP.
8 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the remaining tubes.
9 Install a tube of DI water on the SIP, and press STNDBY.