Waters 2489, Operator'S Manual

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Preparing the Detector
After you install the detector, you are ready to set it up and operate it as a
stand-alone instrument or as part of a data system.
• As a stand-alone instrument
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You can use the detector as a stand-alone
detector within a system, or with any fluid-handling unit, injector,
integrator, or data system. You can program the front panel of the
detector for stand-alone operation, except when it is in remote mode.
See also: “Operating the detector” on page 3-26 .
• As part of an Empower system
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Use the detector configured with an
Empower system to control and collect digital data. To configure the
detector with this system, follow the instructions in the Empower online
Help to specify parameters and control the detector.
• As part of a MassLynx system
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Use the detector configured with a
MassLynx system to control and collect digital data. To configure the
detector with this system, follow the instructions in the MassLynx
online Help to specify parameters and control the detector.
Requirement:
To ensure accurate operation, and before pumping any mobile
phase or solvent through the flow cell, be sure to perform the procedures in
“Verifying the detector” on page 3-27 .
Contents:
Topic Page
Initializing the detector 3-2
Using the operator interface 3-3
Scanning spectra 3-44