
Note:
If users select an LC Method as the calibrant delivery method, then the Retention Time and the
Retention Time Tolerance must be specified in the Reference Ions table.
Calibrate the System Using the CDS
1. Open the
Batch
workspace.
2. Click
Auto-Calibrate
.
The Batch - Automatic Calibration Editor opens.
3. Select an ion reference table.
4. Type the number of samples to be acquired between calibrations.
5. Select
CDS
as the calibrant delivery method.
By default, CDS channel 1 is selected. Use channel 1 for positive solutions and use channel 2 for negative
solutions.
6. Click
OK
to close the dialog.
7. Make sure that the check box to the left of the
Auto-Calibrate
button is selected.
8. Create and submit a batch.
Calibrate the System Using an LC Method
1. Open the
Batch
workspace.
2. Click
Auto-Calibrate
.
The Batch - Automatic Calibration Editor opens.
3. Select an ion reference table.
4. Type the number of samples to be acquired between calibration.
5. Select an LC Method as the calibrant delivery method.
The autosampler rack, plate, and vial fields as well as the MS method field are shown on the right of the dialog.
6. Select an MS method and then select the appropriate rack, plate, and vial information.
7. Click
OK
to close the dialog.
8. Make sure that the check box to the left of the
Auto-Calibrate
button is selected.
9. Create and submit a batch.
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