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1200 Series Handheld Control Module Users’s Guide
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Working with the Control Module
Working with Methods
Saving a Method
Although it may seem that methods are stored within the control module, in
fact all data concerning methods is stored in the modules themselves. The
control module generates a list of all available methods that can be loaded.
The number of methods that can be stored depends on the number of
timetable and injector program lines included. In general about 15 methods
may be stored which contain about 50 timetable lines per module. With
differing method contents the actual amount of methods to be stored may
change significantly.
Use PC cards in order to store infinite numbers of methods for future use or
exchange between LC instruments (see
“Transferring Methods Between LC
To save the current method:
1
Select the
Method
button [
F3
] in the
Analysis
screen.
2
Select
Save As
using the Action keys.
3
Enter a name as described in
simply continue with the next step if you want to keep the current method
name.
4
Press
Enter
.
5
Select the
Done
button [
F6
] to store the method in the modules. Select
Yes
to
confirm save in case you are overwriting an existing method.
The stored method now contains all the current LC system and module
settings. The method settings are stored in the individual modules, e.g., all the
pump method settings are stored in the pump and not in the control module.
If you disconnect the control module from one LC system and connect it to
another LC system, the current method and settings are now shown for the
new LC system. To transfer methods from one LC system to another use a PC
card.
N O T E
Optionally you may fill in further data. Activate the Protected check box in order to protect
the method. By entering a User ID you can identify your personal modules more quickly. You
can also enter a personal comment.