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Software and Control
Introduction
This chapter describes the features of the software which are specific to the disper-
sion unit. It covers:

Making a measurement – the basics of making a measurement using the dis-
persion unit using a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).

Manually controlling the dispersion unit. A manual accessory control dialogue
is available for checking the operation of the pH probe and for performing
maintenance operations such as pH calibration. This dialogue is described at
the end of this chapter.
Making a measurement
Making a measurement using the Zetasizer Nano instrument is fully documented
in the
Zetasizer Nano User Manuals . Refer to that manual for details.
The MPT-2 Multi-purpose titrator can be controlled by two methods - both via
the Zetasizer Nano application software:

Automatically, as part of measurement protocol when controlled through a
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The software tells the user what they
need to do as the measurement progresses.

Alternatively the accessory can be controlled by manually. This will enable
simple control of the dispersion unit, allowing individual selection and opera-
tion of the units functionality. This is useful for performing evaluation meth-
odology before constructing a SOP.
These are described in the following pages.
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