Metrohm NIRS XDS MasterLab Analyzer - Manual (Page 50)

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A new project must be created. The “project” is
used to store data and calibrations for a given
type of analysis.
Multiple projects may be used, to keep spectra,
calibrations and other data separate and well-
organized.
Assign the project some meaningful name, to
make it easy to remember. For our purposes,
we simply called this “masterlab”. No spaces
are allowed – use the “underscore” instead.
Vision will assign a Location. Leave this blank,
unless you intend to place the spectra in a
specific folder of your choosing.
Vision asks if the default directory location is
acceptable.
Click on “Yes”. Vision creates a directory for
the project as shown.
This screen sets up communication parameters
for the instrument. The XDS instrument has a
unique driver. Highlight this box and click on
“Configure”.
Be sure the instrument is turned on and is
ready. The “power” LED (top left) and the
“module” LED (lower right) should be
illuminated as shown.