Biotage ELSD-1080, Operation Manual

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Biotage ELSD-1080
3.3.1 Display Screen
The graphical interface on the front of the detector displays the
current method, status, evaporator temperature, nebulizer
temperature, gas flow and output of the detector. Operating
parameters can be altered via the interactive menu bar at the
bottom of the display.
Figure 5. Biotage ELSD-1080 Display Screen
3.3.2 Keypad
The four arrows on the front of the detector are used to
navigate within the interactive menu bar. The
AZ/Stop key has
a dual function; it can be used to auto zero the ELSD at any
time, unless a timetable is running. If the AZ/Stop key is
pressed during an active timetable, the timetable will stop
running and the ELSD will revert to STANDBY mode.
3.3.3 Main Menu Bar
To change the current settings, use the arrow keys to navigate
across the interactive menu bar until the desired option is
flashing. Using the up/down arrow keys alter the parameter to
the desired setting. In order to action any changes, the cursor
must be returned to the “ Home ” position (
²
or
±
).
When the cursor is located in the “ Home ” position, the actual
detector values are displayed in the main screen. If the
detector is controlled via PC software, then the home key will
display a locked icon
±
and the keypad will be disabled. To
unlock the keypad, software control must be terminated.
32 Publication date: July 2010