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Routine Analysis Mode
6.1 Introduction
Routine Analysis combines data acquisition parameters with the library model and calibration
equations for use in real time analysis or analysis of stored data.
All Routine Analysis parameters are brought together in the Operations Method. If those parameters
come from both project database and library database, the library used within the Operation Method
is linked permanently to the project database and can not be changed. In order to use a different
library, the user has to create a new Operations Method. This is the case of calibration equation and
multiplexer set up.
An Operations Method is used for qualitative and/or quantitative analysis of unknowns in real time or
from stored data. Routine Analysis mode also allows the user to recall the results of all analyses done
within a specific period of time.
A sample can be analyzed as an unknown or as a known product.
If a sample is analyzed as an unknown, it has to first be identified and qualified by the qualitative
library. In the next step the sample spectrum can be optionally quantified by a calibration equation
linked to the identified product.
If a sample is analyzed as a known product, it can be qualified by the library and then optionally
quantified. In this mode of analysis the qualitative step can be skipped completely, and the known
product just quantified by a calibration equation developed for this product.
6.2 Operations Method Set-up
Since the Operations Method includes data acquisition parameters, it can be set up only from the
Data Acquisition mode. There is a wizard available for creating an operations method, described later
in this chapter.
6.2.1 Preparation
1. If necessary, enter the Data Acquisition mode by clicking on Mode/Data Acquisition.
2. Click on Mode/Routine Analysis/Define Operations Method to start the set up.