Metrohm 788 IC Filtration Sample Processor - Manual (Page 5)

Table of contents
788 IC Filtration Sample Processor
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4 Operation
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4.1 Fundamentals of operation.......................................................... 53
4.1.1 Display.................................................................................. 53
4.1.2 Keyboard.............................................................................. 54
4.1.3 Overview of key functions .................................................... 55
4.1.4 Instrument dialog ................................................................. 64
4.1.5 Data entry............................................................................. 66
4.1.6 Text entry.............................................................................. 67
4.2 Basic settings ................................................................................ 69
4.2.1 Configuration – key ......................................... 69
4.2.2 Locking keyboard functions ................................................. 73
4.3 Methoden ........................................................................................ 75
4.3.1 Structure of a method .......................................................... 75
4.3.2 Method parameters – key................................. 76
4.3.3 Programming of sequences................................................. 78
4.3.4 LEARN mode........................................................................ 79
4.3.5 TRACE funktion .................................................................... 79
4.3.6 Commands for sequences................................................... 80
4.3.7 Process control .................................................................... 85
4.3.8 User defined methods.......................................................... 86
4.3.9 POWERUP method .............................................................. 87
4.4 Manual operation........................................................................... 88
4.4.1 Turning the sample rack / Positioning the samples............. 88
4.4.2 Moving the lift ....................................................................... 88
4.4.3 Setting the sample position.................................................. 89
4.4.4 Pump control........................................................................ 89
4.4.5 Display interface signals ...................................................... 89
4.4.6 Interface control ................................................................... 90
4.4.7 Print out reports.................................................................... 91
4.5 Sample racks.................................................................................. 93
4.5.1 Standard rack (6.2041.430).................................................. 93
4.5.2 Magnetic code ..................................................................... 93
4.5.3 Rack data ............................................................................. 94
4.5.4 Special beakers.................................................................... 96
4.6 Standard methods......................................................................... 97
4.6.1 Method "PC" and "PC Seg"................................................... 99
4.6.2 Method "SP" and "SP Seg".................................................. 100
4.6.3 Method "761" and "761 Seg"............................................... 101
4.6.4 Method "An Cat" and "AnCatSeg"....................................... 102
4.6.5 Method "Preconc"............................................................... 104
4.6.6 Method "Dialysis"................................................................ 106
4.7 Filtration........................................................................................108
4.6.1 Selecting suitable sample types ........................................ 108
4.6.2 Filtration membrane life...................................................... 108
4.6.3 Selecting a suitable filtration membrane............................ 109