Operation - Advanced Use

Optionally, for any mode, you can display the variables calculated by the software by pressing Data.

Optionally, you can modify the flow rates; press Flow,

For any mode, key in a value for Asp flow, press ENTER, press

Next; key in a value for Disp flow, press ENTER.

Optionally, for any mode, you can mix the diluted liquid; press Mix. The volume used for mixing is 90% of the diluent volume.

Key in number of cycles, press ENTER. After the data are entered the Mix key is shown as MIX.

Press ESC

Press ESC again to reveal the Save Screen; select Yes, the Method is then saved, after which you see the Run Screen.

Dilute Unknown

You use Dilute Unknown to dilute an unknown sample volume, with diluent from the reservoir or via the probe, and add up to 12 reagents. The Dilution Ratio mode is used to enter the param- eters, in this mode you supply the Dilution Ratio, the Sample Volume being measured when you press Run. The software calculates the Total Vol- ume and the required Diluent Volume.

Typical Task Entry

Press ENTER Press Edit Press Dil Press Unknown

Press Chge to select source, press ENTER, then Next.

Optionally, you can modify the flow rates; press Flow,

For any mode, key in a value for Asp flow, press ENTER, press Next; key in a value for Disp flow, press

ENTER.

Key in the ratio, press ENTER.

Press Next.

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Gilson 402 manual Dilute Unknown, Typical Task Entry

402 specifications

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