Metrohm NIRS XDS MasterLab Analyzer - Manual (Page 55)

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Next, select this DCM from the selection box.
Click “OK” to connect to the instrument.
Once connected, verify that the amber
“Communication” LED is lit on the
instrument.
Note that when the instrument is set up for
both reflectance and tablet transmission
work, there will be two Data Collection
Methods (DCM’s) shown in this selection
box.
Vision will connect with the instrument, and
may display a message that a reference is
being acquired to determine instrument
stabilization.
If the instrument lamp has been on for some
time, this message will only be displayed for
a few scans. Otherwise, it may take some
time for the instrument to come to full
internal operating temperature.
Upon connection, Vision may prompt for the
instrument configuration. This is used to
establish a Diagnostic Database. (Under some
circumstances this screen may not appear.)
It is important that the instrument be
correctly identified, to prevent corruption of
the database. (This screen shows use of the
“Reflectance” amplifier. When using tablet
transmission, the amplifier would be shown
as “Transmission”.)
If only one instrument is in use, accept the
information and click “OK”.