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Hardware Profiles and Projects
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Hardware Profiles
A hardware profile tells the software what instrument and peripheral devices to use, and how the
instrument and the devices are configured and connected to the computer.
Each hardware profile must include a mass spectrometer and only peripheral devices included in
the active hardware profile can be used when creating acquisition methods. Before creating an
acquisition method, make sure that all devices used in the method are included in the hardware
profile. In the configuration options for the mass spectrometer, ensure that the syringe pump or
the CDS is enabled if it will be used during acquisition. Enable both the syringe pump and the
CDS if both will be used during acquisition.
The peripheral devices configured in the active hardware profile and selected in the Add/Remove
Device Method dialog appear as icons in the Acquisition Method Browser pane.
For information about setting up the physical connections, refer to the Peripheral Devices Setup
Guide. For a list of the supported peripheral devices, refer to the Software Installation Guide for
the Analyst
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TF 1.6 software.
Create a Hardware Profile
The user can set up multiple hardware profiles, but only one profile can be active at any time.
1. In the Navigation bar, under Configure, double-click Hardware Configuration.
2. In the Hardware Configuration Editor dialog (Figure 2-1), click New Profile.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Configuration Editor dialog