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Using the Software
To create a record of dilution and distribution processes,
launch either dilution or distribution on the instrument.
The following screen displays:
Each line in the table records information about a new
process. Information in the first three fields is entered
by the user. Information in other fields (which have
a green background) is automatically filled in after
the process is complete. The following information
is displayed for each process.
Field
Description
Sample number
Entered by the user using the computer
keyboard or the barcode reader.
Operator name
Entered by the user using the computer
keyboard or the barcode reader.
Comments
Entered by the user using the
computer keyboard.
Operation
Dispensing or Dilution.
Pump
Left pump or Right pump.
Dilution rate
Displayed when the process performed
is a dilution. Displayed as a whole number
(no decimal places): the number N when
the dilution ratio is 1/N.
Sample weight
Displayed in grams with 2 decimal places.
Theoretical weight
Displayed when the process performed is
a distribution. Displayed as a whole number
(without decimals) in grams.
Actual weight
Displayed in grams with 2 decimal places.
Precision
Displayed as a percentage with 1 decimal place.
Time
Computer time.
Date
Computer date.
Note:
• The titles of the columns are in English.
• The field separator in the CSV file is a comma
or a semicolon, depending on country and the
language used by the computer.
• The decimal separator is a point or a comma,
depending on country and the language used
by the computer.
• The format of date and time is dependent
on country and the language used by the
computer.
Information in the first three fields can be entered either before or after the process is run.
Following is a sample of the recommended workflow with information in the first three columns
entered before the processes are run.
