Thermo Scientific Dionex AS-DV, Operator'S Manual

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Dionex AS-DV Operator’s Manual
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3.5 Creating a Chromeleon Instrument Method or
Program
NOTE Before creating an instrument method in Chromeleon 7
or a program in Chromeleon 6.8, be sure you have
completed the Chromeleon configuration steps in
Section B.8 .
A Chromeleon 7 instrument method or Chromeleon 6.8 program is a list of
control commands to be executed at specified times, allowing automated
operation of the Dionex AS-DV. This section provides an overview of how to
create an instrument method or a program with a wizard. For detailed instructions,
refer to the Chromeleon Help.
3.5.1 Creating an Instrument or a Program with the Wizard
1. Verify that the Chromeleon 7 Instrument Controller Service or
Chromeleon 6.8 Server is running (see Section 3.4 ).
2. Start the Chromeleon 7 Instrument Method Wizard or Chromeleon
6.8 Program Wizard:
•
For Chromeleon 7: On the Console, on the menu bar, click the
arrow next to
Create , and then click Instrument Method . Select
the instrument in which the Dionex AS-DV is configured and
click
Next > .
•
For Chromeleon 6.8: Select File > New . Select Program File and
click OK (or double-click Program File ). Select the timebase in
which the Dionex AS-DV is configured and click Next > .
3. If the selected instrument or timebase includes other devices (for
example, a pump and detector), wizard pages for these devices are
displayed before the Dionex AS-DV page.
On each wizard page, select the required parameters and click Next > .
For details about a page, click the Help button.
4. On the Sample Preparation Options page for the Dionex AS-DV,
select the preferred options.
a. Under Loading Mode , select either Loop (to load a sample loop)
or Concentrator (to load a concentrator column).