User Manual MON20/20 Software for Gas Chromatographs
3-9000-745 OCTOBER 2010
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2.1.1 Data displayed in the chromatogram window
Figure 2-1. The chromatogram window
The following elements are displayed in the chromatogram window:
• The chromatogram. A trace is the graphical representation of the
analysis results from a single detector; a chromatogram is the
collection of all traces and associated data that are generated by a gas
chromatograph’s detector or detectors. Each trace displays in a
different color.
• Retention times. The retention time for each peak displays above it.
• Baselines. The baseline projects from the beginning to the end of a
peak. The baseline can be turn on or off by clicking Baselines.
trace #1
trace #2
trace #1
retention time
timed event marker
peak detection
marker