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Sipper screen
* SIPPER *
SIPPER
MODE
AIR GAP
SAMPLE VOL.
SAMPLE
LOW VOL.
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OFF
SIP
50 cm
1.000 ml
WASTE
OFF
VIEW
CALIB
CALIBRATE
Use this screen to set up the MiniSipper for the required analysis. These
parameters are saved with any data produced by the software.
To reach this screen, press Accessories from the Home screen, then select
Sipper and press Enter. To change a parameter setting, select the parameter
and press Enter. See Parameter Entry for more information.
Item
Function
Sipper
Turns the MiniSipper on and off.
Mode
Selects the run mode for the MiniSipper.
Sip – Sets the system to fill the flow cell.
Sip&Run – Sets the system to fill the flow cell and automatically
perform a measurement. The current method is used to produce the
result (e.g., if Fixed is current, then the sample will be scanned
using the Fixed method as programmed).
Continuous – Sets the system to pump continuously to waste.
Alternate switch presses will start and stop pumping. The
instrument will not process any key presses while the MiniSipper is
pumping in continuous mode.
AutoSam – Configures the Sipper to operate with an autosampler.
Air Gap
Enter value between 0 and 500 cm.
Sets the gap between the trailing meniscus of the current sample
and the leading meniscus of the next sample. The gap is measured
to the nearest centimeter.
For best results, set the airgap to ≥8 cm from the flow cell.
Sample Vol
Enter a value between 0.5 and 10.000 ml.
Sets the volume of sample to be pumped.
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