Hach-Lange TITRALAB 840_845 User Guide - Manual (Page 26)

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2. Define reagent
Identify reagents to be used for the analysis.
Reagents can be created from the following lists, Catalogue, Other,
Copy from. When creating the reagent, define if reagent calibration is
required (or titre entered manually), if yes specify the “periodicity” of the
calibrations and the calibration method. Refer to chapter 3.
If you are to perform a calibration, make sure that the electrode(s)
used for the calibration are the same as those used in the method.
3. Create a new method or Edit a pre-programmed one
Create the measurement or titration method to be used for the analyses.
Enter the parameters required to calculate the results, refer to chapter 3.
When you have finished programming, select the method or pre-
programmed application, refer to Short-Form Reminder no. 3.
If a sample changer is to be used, define the sample changer in the
Configuration menu.
4. Check icons
The following icons indicate the exact state of your working system.
Sunny icon:
Everything is OK. Run the method or sequence.
Sunny icons are required to run the method .
Cloudy icon:
Action required within 12 or 24 hours. For example
electrode and/or reagent calibration.
Stormy icon:
Electrode/reagent calibration date elapsed or reagent not
installed.
Question mark:
It is a programming error, reagent and/or electrode is/are
not defined in the selected method. Revise the method
programming.
Refer to Reagent and Electrode windows.