TMA Q Series Getting Started Guide
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The QTMA Touch Screen with QNX/Platinum
TM
The TMA Q400 instrument has a built-in
integrated display and keypad in the form of a
touch screen for local operator control. The
functions on the screen change depending upon
the menu you are using. This section briefly
describes the basic layout of these functions
when your instrument has QNX and Platinum
capabilities installed.
The status line along the top of the display
shows the current instrument status, run
selection, and temperature.
At the bottom of the screen is a set of keys that
are used for the primary instrument functions.
See the table below for a description of each key.
The functions in the middle of the touch screen will vary depending on the screen displayed.
QNX/Platinum
TM
Primary Function Keys
Use the following keys for the main functions of the instrument.
Key Name Description
Start Begins the experiment. This is the same function as Start on the instrument
control software. Start automatically loads the sample pan and closes the
furnace, if necessary, before beginning the experiment.
Stop If an experiment is running, this key ends the method normally, as though it had
run to completion; i.e., the method-end conditions go into effect and the data that
has been generated is saved. This is the same function as Stop on the instrument
control software.
If an experiment is not running (the instrument is in a standby or method-end
state), the Stop key will halt any activity (air cool, all mechanical motion, etc.).
Control Displays a list of the control command functions. These are used to
control the instrument actions such as furnace movement, sample
loading/unloading, taring, etc. Items can be selected from the icons or from the
drop-down menu. Select Apply to initiate the command. See the next page for
more details on this screen.
(table continued)
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