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2 Create an acquisition
method.
Basic Acquisition
Methods on page 41
To analyze samples, create an
acquisition method for the mass
spectrometer and any LC devices.
An acquisition method indicates
which peripheral devices to use,
when to use them to acquire data,
and the associated parameters.
4 Create and submit a
batch.
Create and Submit a
Batch on page 51
After creating an acquisition
method, to run samples, create an
acquisition batch and submit the
batch to the Acquisition Queue.
5 Acquire data. Create and Submit a
Batch on page 51
Running samples involves
managing the acquisition queue and
monitoring instrument and device
status. To submit samples and
acquire data, use the Queue
Manager. The Queue Manager
displays queue, batch, and sample
status, and allows users to manage
samples and batches in the queue.
6 Analyze data in
Explore mode.
—OR—
Analyze data and
print reports using
companion software.
Analyzing and
Processing Data on
page 65
MultiQuant™ software/
PeakView
®
software
Users can use many tools in
Explore mode to view and process
the acquired data, such as
customizing graphs with peak labels
and captions, displaying contour
plots, and saving spectra in the
library.
Use the MultiQuant software or
PeakView software to analyze data.
For more information, refer to the
documentation that comes with the
software.
Table 2-3 Experienced User Workflow
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1 Mass calibrate the instrument. Mass Calibration Tutorial located in Start >
Programs > AB SCIEX > Analyst® TF 1.6
Software > Hardware and Software Guides
2 Optimize the instrument for an
analyte of interest.
Manual Optimization Tutorial located in Start >
Programs > AB SCIEX > Analyst® TF 1.6
Software > Hardware and Software Guides
Table 2-2 Sample Acquisition Workflow (Continued)
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