Flow-mode option
Chapter 4
Zetasizer Nano accessories guide
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Offset / Gain
The
Offset
and
Gain
are mathematical parameters (values)
that are needed to convert the incoming signal (in volts from
the external measurement device) to the measurement
parameter required.
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Consult the external detector documentation to ascertain the
Offset
and
Gain
values required and input these into their
respective entry boxes.
Delay volume
The
Delay volume
is the volume of liquid contained in the
cells and connecting tubing between the external detector
and the Zetasizer Nano. This parameter ensures that data
recorded by the Zetasizer can be over-plotted from the same
elution point.
This value will be obtained from the external detecting
device (i.e. chromatographic column) that is used in the flow-
mode measurement.
The
default
settings, for name, delay volume, offset and
gain, can be adjusted using the
Tools-Options-External
Inputs
window.
Settings
Description
In
comi
ng V
o
ltage
S
ignal
Slo
pe
=
Ga
in
Measured parameter
0
Offset
= Voltage when
measured parameter is 0
0
External Device
Parameter reading
Convert voltage
to reading
DTS Software
Parameter reading
Signal input
to Zetasizer
Reading converted
to voltage
Zetasizer Nano
Offset
gain
and
values
used for
conversion