User`s guide

User’s Guide 85
17 Tutorial
This section walks you through the basics of using EZChrom
Elite. Follow the steps to set up a method and acquire a data
file, then optimize the method for integration and set up
calibration. Use the Tutorial files provided with the software
to "play" with the software and become comfortable with its
use. Details on data file structure, application window
features, how to open and save files are located in Basics of
Operation.
Note: This Tutorial assumes that EZChrom Elite is installed with all
an analog instrument using an SS420x or other supported
A/D converter installed and properly configured. If you have a
digital instrument configured, refer to the online help to
complete the instrument setup for data acquisition.
Tutorial Overview
The following list gives you a quick view of what the Tutorial
section contains. If you are just starting to use EZChrom
Elite, you should perform all steps in the Tutorial, in the
order presented.
Step 1: Create a Data Acquisition Method
• Set up acquisition run time and
sampling rate
• Save the method
• Run a preliminary sample
• Set Integration parameters
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Step 2: Create a Single-Level Calibration
• Name Calibrated Peaks
• Run a a Single-Level Calibration
Step 3: Create and Run a Sample Sequence