TriStar II 3020 Sample Information Files
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Bar Code text box Enter bar code reader information if a bar code reader is connected to the
computer’s USB port. If a bar code reader is not used, this alpha/numeric
field can be used to enter additional information about the sample; such as, a
sample lot number, sample ID, chain of custody, etc.
Mass group box Enter default values for the sample’s mass and density. Both of these values
may be edited at the time of analysis.
• Enter - when selected, enables the Sample Mass field. Enter a value for
the sample mass.
• Calculate - enables the Empty tube and Sample + tube fields. Enter the
values necessary to calculate the sample mass. Equation used to calculate
sample mass:
Mass
sample
= Mass
sample+tube
– Mass
tube
• Density - value is used for the Calculated free space method only. Use
0.000 for a blank analysis.
Type of Data group
box
• Automatically collected - select if the type of data will be automatically
collected while an analysis is running.
• Manually entered - select to manually enter data. If Manually entered
is selected, an Entered Data tab displays at the top of the window.
User Parameters
group box
These fields are primarily used for the SPC (Statistical Process Control)
reporting to specify sample characteristics or its manufacturing process but
may be used for other data by entering specific analysis conditions or
sample criteria.
These parameters display on the Sample Description window, in Reports >
SPC Report Options, and the Summary Report.
Modify the default field labels (alpha/numeric) in Options > Sample
Defaults.
Comments text box Enter comments about the sample or its analysis conditions. Comments will
appear in the report header.
Add Log Entry
button
Click to enter information to appear in the sample log report. Click the
button again to enter multiple log entries.
Replace All button Click to select another file where the values will replace all values for the
Sample Information file. The original file will remain unchanged.
Field or Button Description (continued)
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