Malvern Instruments Zetasizer Series, Basic Reference Manual

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Notes
The background ratio is derived from the ratio of the far point, and the theoretical background or
baseline value derived from the monitor channels. This is primarily used as an indication of signal
quality for a size measurement. It is further used to derive In Range.
4.13 Bchannel Function
Application
Data information for Size and Zeta records.
Syntax
BChannel
Notes
The contents of the B monitor channel of the correlator. It is used in Autosizer systems for
temperature readout, available for User input on 4700/Zetasizer.
4.14 Beep Command
Application
Command to alert the user.
Syntax
Beep
Notes
This command will cause an audible tone to sound. Use this to draw attention to an alert box,
dialogue or input.
4.15 Box Function
Application
Page program graphics.
Syntax
Box x,y
Notes
Draws a rectangle from the current anchor position x,y mm in size.
The current line style and colour is used to draw the outline and the box is filled with current fill
colour.
Example
Move 10,10
Box 120,50
4.16 CalcFarPoint Function
Application
The background or baseline calculated from the monitor channels.
Syntax
CalcFarPoint
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