INFICON Explorer Portable Gas Chromatograph - Manual (Page 164)

Method Development
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Adding Compounds to the Library
One compound library is supplied for each column/detector pair, as part of each
assay. These libraries have been determined for the assay standard method.
If the method is modified, a new library must be created, identifying the compounds
with their new retention times. You must run an analysis of the compounds and then
add them to the library.
Adding Compounds
1. Select the Assay Tab.
2. Optimize the method for your compounds. If your method requires more than
one column/detector combination, optimize the chromatography for each
column/detector pair.
Refer to the assay notes to determine which chromatographic settings will
provide the best separation for your compounds.
3. Save the new assay.
NOTE: When the method is changed, the reference libraries are no longer valid and will
automatically be deleted from the assay.
4. Ensure Explorer is on and ready for operation and then send the information to
Explorer by clicking Send to Explorer .
5. Connect a sample to the Sample In port and begin a run.
6. When the analysis is complete, select the Assay tab. If necessary zoom in on
the chromatogram to view the peaks.
7. Double-click on the first peak that you want to add or click Add in the Library
box.
A dialog box opens.
8. Enter the correct name and concentration.
Limit your compound name to 20 characters. Note that Explorer will display
only 15 characters of the compound name.