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Performing a Scan
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Performing a Scan
Before you start, make sure that you know the best way to scan the sample
(see the Best Practices table on
page 22 ).
Step 1
Turn on the TruNarc analyzer and activate the laser (see pages 12 and 13 ).
Select
Scan
in the Welcome screen.
Step 2
Select
Scan
in the Scan Ready screen. The scan begins immediately. The
laser indicator light glows when the laser is active.
If you need time to move to a safe location before the scan starts, select
Delay
and specify the delay time (15-120 sec) in the Delay screen. See Chapter 6 .
Step 3
When the scan finishes, the laser indicator light turns off, and the
instrument begins analyzing the data. You can move the sample away from
the analyzer now. When the analysis step finishes, the analyzer displays a
result screen.
NOTE
Some narcotics require a special scanning procedure. Consult the most recent
library list to determine which narcotics require the special scanning procedure
for identification. If you suspect that your sample could be one of these
narcotics, follow the scanning instructions in
Chapter 3 .
Press this key
Press this key to start the scan
Press this key to delay the scan