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6 Perform an Analysis
1. Click Close Valves to manually close all analyzer valves.
2. For a selected port, either click Browse and select a sample file, or click New to create a
new sample file.
3. Verify the information populated into the sample identification. This information is pulled
from the selected or newly created sample file. The Density value is applicable only if using
the Calculate method for the free space determination.
4. Edit the P
0
and Bath temperature fields, if necessary.
5. If using a cryostat, select Use CryoStat and complete the Target tolerance and Hold time
fields.
6. Click Report after analysis to generate reports automatically when the analysis is com-
plete.
7. On the Report Settings window, select the report destination. Click OK to return to the pre-
vious window.
8. Click Start to start the analysis. A window displays data as they are collected. A short delay
is encountered before the port status at the bottom of the window changes from the Idle
state.
9. When the analysis is complete, remove the sample tube and store (or dispose of) the
sample material as applicable.
Use caution when removing the sample tube if using a hanging filler rod. The sample
tube O-ring or Dewar cover may snag the filler rod retaining ring. Loosen the snag
gently as excessive force may break the tip of the filler rod.
Selections
Description
Bath temperature
[textbox]
Enter the temperature for the analysis bath.
Close Valves [button]
Closes all valves on the unit.
Density / Mass / Sample
+ Tub[textbox]e / Empty
Tube
Enter values for the sample’s mass and density. These values may
be edited after analysis.
New [button]
Creates a new sample file.
P
0
[textbox]
Enabled if Entered is selected for the P
0
measurement for at least
one file.
Report after analysis
[button]
Generates reports to the selected destination when the analysis is
complete.
For fields and buttons not listed in this table, see Common Fields and
Buttons on page2 - 3.
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TriStar II Plus Operator Manual
303-42800-01 (Rev M ) — Sep 2023