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Running the Experiment HPVA Series Operator’s Manual
2-20 Mar 2011
Running the Experiment
The Adsorption option on the Main Menu is used to define and perform experiments. This function
involves two windows:
• The System Experiment Definition window allows you to enter a sample ID and sample
information.
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• The System Step Isotherm Define Run window allows you to specify the experiment parameters.
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The HPVA software allows you to perform multiple experiments, or runs, in sequential order for one
sample. For example, if you have a sample you wish to analyze at different temperatures, you can add
multiple runs with the desired temperatures.You can edit the order of the runs using the buttons to the
right of the run list.
The software also enables you to save experiment parameters in a Template. Once a template is cre-
ated, you can use it for other experiments by just loading it into the System Definition window and
entering a unique Experiment ID. You can modify the template as needed and save the changes as
another template if desired.
The following is a general procedure for entering experiment parameters, starting the experiment, and
viewing the isotherm. Refer to “Definitions of Fields in the System Windows” on page 2-27 for details
about the fields on this window.
1. Click Adsorption on the Main Menu to display the System Experiment Definition window.