Metrohm NIRS XDS MasterLab Analyzer - Manual (Page 5)

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Table of contents
1 Introduction to XDS™ MasterLab Analyzer .................................................................... 5
2 Site Readiness ................................................................................................................ 8
2.1 Temperature and Humidity ........................................................................... 8
2.2 General Environment .................................................................................... 8
2.3 Vibration ....................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Electrical Power ............................................................................................ 8
2.5 Instrument Communication .......................................................................... 8
2.6 Instrument Dimensions and Weight .............................................................. 9
3 XDS Instrument Connection ......................................................................................... 10
3.1 Network Connection, connected to an active network port as shown ........ 10
3.2 Direct Connection, in a free-standing manner with no network connection
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3.3 Overview of XDS Instrument Communication ............................................. 11
3.4 Flowchart Diagram of XDS communication protocol .................................. 12
3.4.1 Microsoft Windows Firewalls ................................................................................ 13
3.4.2 Network Evolution Issues ...................................................................................... 13
3.4.3 Quick Glossary of Terms ........................................................................................ 13
3.5 Connection in Vision ................................................................................... 14
3.6 Troubleshooting Connection Problems ....................................................... 15
3.6.1 Network Troubleshooting Overview ...................................................................... 16
3.6.2 Direct Connection Troubleshooting Overview ........................................................ 20
4 Assembly of the Instrument ......................................................................................... 21
5 MasterLab Analyzer Overview ...................................................................................... 26
5.1 Introduction to Tablet Analysis ................................................................... 29
5.2 Creation of a Custom Vial Size .................................................................... 31
5.3 Spot Size Adjustment .................................................................................. 33
5.4 Use of the Sample Transport Mechanism .................................................... 35
5.5 Adjustment for Tablet Height in Tablet Transmission ................................. 36
5.6 Universal Tablet Tray .................................................................................. 40
5.7 Tablet Tray Unloader .................................................................................. 42
5.8 Iris Adapter ................................................................................................. 43
5.8.1 Installation of Iris Adapter ..................................................................................... 45
6 Vision Software: Connection to the Instrument ............................................................ 47
6.1 Entry into Vision ......................................................................................... 47
6.2 Use of Vial Dialog Selection Menu .............................................................. 55
6.2.1 Sample ID Entry .................................................................................................... 57
6.2.2 Order of Sampling ................................................................................................ 62
6.2.3 Additional Vial Dialog Functions ............................................................................ 64
7 Instrument Diagnostics, Tablet Transmission ............................................................... 68
7.1 Setup Diagnostics, Tablet Transmission ...................................................... 68
7.1.1 Wavelength Linearization, Tablet Transmission ...................................................... 74