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2. Click View > Sample Queue.

The Queue Manager opens with all submitted samples.

3. Click Acquire > Start Sample.

4. Next steps: After the data has been acquired, it can be analyzed. Depending on the

application, use the MultiQuant™ software, the MetabolitePilot™ software, or the

PeakView

software. For more information, refer to the documentation that comes

with the software.

Set Sample Locations in the Batch Editor

If an autosampler is used in the acquisition method, then the vial positions of the samples must

be defined in the acquisition batch. Define the location in the Sample tab or in the Locations tab.

For more information about creating batches, refer to Add Sets and Samples to a Batch on

page 53.

1. In the Sample tab, in the Set list, select the set for which sample locations need to

be specified.

2. For each sample in the set, do the following if applicable:

• In the Rack Code column, select the rack type.

• In the Rack Position column, select the position of the rack in the

autosampler.

•In the Plate Code column, select the plate type.

• In the Plate Position column, select the position of the plate on the rack.

• In the Vial Position column, type the position of the vial in the plate or tray.

3. Save the file.

Figure 5-4 Queue Manager

Item Description

1 The Tune icon should not be pressed in.

2 Queue status.

3 Queue Server should be in Normal mode. For more information, refer to

Queue States on page 59.

Note: Depending on the autosampler being used, it may not be necessary to

type details in additional columns.