Beckman Coulter Multisizer 4, User Manual

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Software Overview
Main Menu
Table 2.I Main Menu: Drop-Down Menus
The menu... Allows you to...
File • Open a file
• Open a file for overlay
• Use File Tools to merge runs, create a size trend, overlay analyses, or
to access other file functions (see Working with Multiple Analysis Files ,
page 7-19 )
• Select a recently used file or folder, or create a new folder
• Print a report, the open window, or the current screen
• Select print settings
• Exit the software
Calibration • Calibrate the aperture
• Verify aperture calibration
• Run a concentration control sample
• Change aperture calibration options
• Change control sample options
Sample • Enter, load and save sample information
• Create sample specifications
• Load or remove a blank run
SOP • Create , remove, or load a Standard Operating Procedure
• Create, edit, or load a Standard Operating Method
• Create, edit, or load Preferences
• Review or print SOM information
• Review or print Preference information
Run • Start, stop, cancel, pause, resume, reset, preview, repeat, or start a
60% to 80% run
• Initiate system functions (empty the Waste Tank, fill the system,
unblock the aperture tube, etc.)
• Turn the stirrer and lamp on and off
• Select Analyzer start-up functions
• Enter electrolyte information
• Use the Change Aperture Tube Wizard
• Troubleshoot system functions
• Disconnect from the Analyzer
Many Run menu items duplicate functions available as shortcuts in the
Instrument Toolbar.
Configuration •
Customize menu items
•
Customize sample information terms
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Customize the default Preferences save setting
• Set the security level
•
Choose a language
•
Configure file and User’s Manual locations
•
Change Multisizer 4 connection parameters
•
Configure Bar Code Reader