Dionex AS-HV, Operator'S Manual

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2 • Description
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2.5 Chromeleon Software
Chromeleon software is required for control of AS-HV operation. Two modes of
software control are available: direct control and automated control.
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With direct control , the user selects operating parameters and commands from
the Chromeleon menu bar, toolbars, and AS-HV Control panels. Direct
control commands are executed as soon as they are entered.
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With automated control , the user creates a program (sometimes called a PGM
file) that contains a list of commands that will be performed at specified times
for automated operation of the AS-HV. You can create program files
automatically, using the Program Wizard, or manually, by modifying an
existing program.
In addition to general commands for device control, Chromeleon includes many
commands specifically for the AS-HV and the sample loading pumps (see
Table 2-1 through Table 2-4 ).
You can select these commands from the default Control panel or the Commands
dialog box. To open the dialog box, press F8 or select
Control > Command .
Command Function
FlushAspirateSpeed* Specifies the speed at which the sampling needle is
filled with rinse fluid.
RinseVolume Specifies the volume of rinse fluid used to wash the
sampling needle.
SampleAspirateSpeed* Specifies the speed at which the syringe draws sample
from the sample container.
SyringeAspirate The syringe pump aspirates the specified volume of
liquid through the sampling needle.
SyringeDispense The syringe pump dispenses the specified volume of
liquid through the sampling needle.
SyringeReset Resets the syringe pump to the initial position.
SyringeSize Reports the volume of the syringe (read-only).
SyrPumpPosition Reports the position of the syringe pump plunger
(read-only).
SyrPumpStatus Reports whether the syringe pump is busy and whether
an error condition has been detected (read-only).
Table 2-1. Chromeleon Commands for the Syringe Pump