Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-1100, Operator'S Manual

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3.10.4 Injecting Samples
After loading the sample in the sample loop, use one of the following
methods to switch the injection valve to the Inject position:
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Manually: Click the Inject button on the Chromeleon Control panel
(see Figure 3-4 ).
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Automatically: Include the Inject command in a Chromeleon
program. (If necessary, refer to the Chromeleon Help or user manual
for assistance.)
3.11 Processing Samples
Samples can be run manually (one at a time) or else they can be grouped and run
automatically in batches.
3.11.1 Manual Sample Processing
To manually process a sample, select operating parameters and
commands from the Chromeleon panel tabset. Commands are executed as
soon as they are entered.
Summary of Manual Sample Processing
1. Complete the instructions in Section 3.2 through Section 3.8 to
prepare the Dionex ICS-1100 for operation and to prepare the sample
for processing.
2. Load the sample, using a syringe, vacuum syringe, or autosampler
(see Section 3.10 ).
3. On the Dionex ICS-1100 Control panel, click the Autozero button.
4. On the Sequence Control panel, click the Acq On button (or click
the Acquisition On/Off button on the Chromeleon toolbar).
5. Inject the sample (see Section 3.10.4 ).
6. The signal plot is displayed on the Control panel. Monitor the
chromatogram. When sample data has been collected, click the Acq
Off button on the Sequence Control panel (or click the Acquisition
On/Off button on the Chromeleon toolbar).