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2. In the Calibrate Every _ Samples field, type the number of samples to be acquired
between calibration samples.
3. From the Calibrant Reference Table, select a table from the list of all calibrant
reference tables available for the current polarity. Ensure that the selected reference
table has the correct Calibrant Valve Position.
4. Set the CDS Inject Flow Rate.
When the batch is submitted, the calibration samples are inserted into the queue.
Each set starts with a calibration sample. The calibration method is named Cal_ plus
the acquisition method name (for example, Cal_TOF.dam). If the CDS is configured,
the software automatically creates a calibration method that matches the acquisition
method that is used for the next sample in the queue. Calibration data is saved to a
separate data file for each calibration sample. The calibration data file is saved in the
subfolder Cal Data and named with Cal plus the time stamp and calibration sample
index (for example, Cal200906261038341.wiff) if the Keep Calibration Data File was
selected in the Queue Options dialog.
Submit a Sample or a Set of Samples
1. In the Batch Editor, click the Submit tab.
2. If the Submit Status section contains a message about the status of the batch, do
one of the following:
• If the message indicates that the batch is ready for submission, proceed to
step 3.
• If the message indicates that the batch is not ready for submission, make the
changes as indicated by the message.
3. Click Submit.
The Acquisition dialog appears.
4. Save the file.
Change Sample Order
The order of the samples can be edited before they are submitted to the Queue.
• In the Submit tab, double-click any of the numbers on the far left of the table (a very
faint square box is visible), and then drag them to the new location
Acquire Data
The system should not be in Tune mode when sample acquisition is started. Also, if the system
has been previously run that day and has not yet been set to Standby, sample acquisition will
start automatically.
1. In the Navigation Bar, click Acquire.
Note: Re-ordering or deleting samples in the queue may result in
calibration samples being lost or no longer matching the following method.