11
Navigating the Operating Program
For an overview of the operating program see Appendix D
NOTE: Prior to turning the instrument on, the samples should be already prepared as described
in
Sample Preparation
and the extracts allowed to cool for 5 minutes.
Turn on the Analyzer by pressing the
On
Button on the back panel of the instrument. Press the
ON
button only once,
DO NOT HOLD
. After a few seconds, the
START SCREEN
will then
open. Displayed on the
START SCREEN
should be the serial number of the unit along with
the software version number. If a USB drive is plugged in, the name of the data file on the drive
will be displayed, otherwise the message
“No Device Found”
will appear. The Analyzer is
ready to accept instructions. (If the battery voltage is below the safe limit, the message “
Low
Battery
” will appear and the unit will automatically shut off)
NOTE: If the unit does not turn on or the display flickers and turns off, the batteries may be too
low to use. Plug the unit in and wait a minute before proceeding with the unit plugged in.
From the
START SCREEN
press
ENTER
to open the
MAIN MENU: