7-14 The Direct Insertion Probe
Probe Control dialog box Ramps tab
You set multiple probe ramps in the Ramps tab.
Probe Control dialog box Ramps tab:
Tip: The rate at which the probe is heated can be critical. It varies with the
type of sample. Experiments may be required to establish the optimum
conditions for evaporating of individual samples.
Probe Control Ramps tab parameters:
Parameter Description
Ramp The ramp identifying number.
Rate The rate of the ramp, in units of °C/minute for the DI
and A/minute for the DCI probe.
Value Displays the ramp’s final target temperature value,
in °C for the DI probe and A for the DCI probe.
Hold The time (in minutes) for which to hold the value,
once it is reached.