These function keys allows the user to navigate through the entire purge and trap process.
By selecting a step to the desired task the Encon EV will override the current function
that the concentrator is engaged in and proceed to that choice.
Start / Stop –This is a dual function button. <click> the Start button and the Encon EV
will begin the selected P&T method. <click> the Stop button and the P&T method will
be stopped.
Hold – <click> the Hold button and the Encon EV will remain in the mode that it is
currently engaged. A timer will show on the Run Status screen displaying the elapsed
hold time. Also displayed will be the remaining time of the process that is in hold. The
concentrator will remain in hold until the Hold button is clicked again.
Current Run Status and Time Counter – This displays the current status of the Encon
EV and the remaining time of the current function.
Position of 8 Port Valve – The position of the 8 port valve is displayed and the
corresponding flow pathway is shown.
GC Ready / Not Ready – In the upper left corner of the Status screen is an icon of a GC.
When the GC is outlined in green it is ready. When the GC is outlined in red it is not
ready.
Temperatures (°C) – Displayed on the Run Status screen are the actual temperatures of
the absorbent trap, MoRT tube, transfer line, 8 port valve, sample heater and mount.
Pressure (psi or kPa) – Displayed on the Run Status screen are the actual system
pressures in the form of a value and a bar graph.
Flow (ml/min) – Displayed on the Run Status screen are the actual system flows in the
form of a value and a bar graph.
Current Flow Pathway – Displayed on the Run Status screen is the general flow
pathway.
3.12 Active Run Log
The active run log is an automatically updated listing of Encon EV functions performed.
This log will be generated until the Encon EV application is closed. Opening the Encon
EV application will begin a new active run log. The active run can be saved if desired.
The Active Run Log screen will be displayed as shown in Figure 3p.