
3.4 Opening the console
You can perform the following tasks in the console:
• Monitor system performance
• Specify settings for certain module parameters
• Run diagnostic tests
• View an interactive diagram of the module components
3.4.1 Opening the console from Empower software
To open the console:
1.
From the Empower navigation bar, select Run Samples and then Control
Panel.
Result:
A control panel for each device in the system appears.
2.
In the sample manager control panel, click Display console
.
Alternative:
Right-click the control panel for any module, and select Launch
Console from the menu that appears.
3.4.2 Opening the console from MassLynx software
To open the console:
1.
From the MassLynx window, click Inlet Method.
2.
Click the Additional Status tab.
Result:
A control panel for each device in the system appears.
3.
In the sample manager control panel, click Display console
.
Alternative:
Right-click the control panel for any module, and select Launch
Console from the menu that appears.
3.5 Priming the system
Requirement:
You must prime the system after starting up the system, as well as
after changing the mobile phase, after changing the sample needle, and after the
system has been idle for four hours or more.
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