Operation
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Click
Standards
to enter the concentration of the elements in
your standards and select whether to use other options such as
Standard Additions or MultiCal. In addition, also select whether
to use the blank in calibrations and whether to enable reslope.
10
Click
Sequence
to specify the number of samples, insert QC tests,
select the solution type, edit the sample labels and end of run
actions.
11
Click
FACT
to manually create FACT models or to set the
method up to automatically create them during analysis.
12
If you are using an autosampler, click the ‘Autosampler’ tab to
select the racks and probe depth (if needed). Depending on the
autosampler selected, options may vary.
NOTE
See the ICP Expert Help or ICP Expert eFamiliarization DVD for a more detailed
description of setting up a method.
Running Samples
To run samples:
1
Set up the autosampler with all solutions, if required.
2
Click the
Analysis
tab and do the following:
a
Ensure your samples are selected. This will be indicated by a
check next to the Rack:Tube column. To select all solutions,
select the checkbox next to the Rack:Tube title.
b
Click the
Run
icon in the toolbar (or press the SHIFT+F8
keys) to begin the analysis, and follow the prompts.
NOTE
For further information about running an analysis, refer to the ICP Expert Help.
