Viewing instrument statistics
The instrument records information about how it has been used. You can view this information.
1.
In the
Main Menu
screen, select
Tools Menu
.
2.
In the
Tools Menu
screen, select
Show Statistics
.
The following statistics are shown:
•
Total Cycles for Block(s)
– The total number of cycles the instrument has performed over its
lifetime.
•
Total Degrees for Block(s)
– The total degrees the blocks) have climbed over their lifetime.
For example, if the sample block(s) were heated from 10 degrees to 30 degrees, for 3 cycles,
the total degrees would be 60 (3 x (30 – 10) = 60).
3.
When you finish, select
Done
to return to the
Tools Menu
screen.
Restoring the factory settings
You can reset the instrument to the default values for all instrument settings. When you do this, the
following are lost:
• All run methods except the predefined methods listed in Appendix E, “Predefined run methods”
• Any users and their custom folders
• The instrument name and IP address
• Any changes to time-outs, block idle temperatures, security settings, printer settings, and any
shortcuts to methods or functions
1.
Log in as a user with Administrator access.
2.
In the
Main Menu
screen, select
Settings Menu
.
3.
In the
Settings Menu
screen, select
Admin Menu
.
Chapter 4
Utilities
Viewing instrument statistics
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