Bio-Rad BioLogic Signal Import Module (SIM) - Manual (Page 130)

7.0 MODES OF OPERATION
There are two primary modes of system operation: the user can operate the system manually (from the
Manual screen) or through the use of a user-defined method. Each of these modes of operation is discussed
below, as well as the screens involved in setting up, defining, and running a method.
• Operating the system using the Manual screen: This allows you to individually control the devices
and instruments connected to the Workstation. Examples of its use include purging the pumps and
equilibrating the columns. For further discussion, refer to Section 7.1.
• Operating the system using a user-defined method: This involves the following:
New Method: Allows you to create a method from scratch or load a Method Template.
Setup screen: Allows you to define the instruments and devices to be used for any method.
Protocol screen: To define each of the steps to be run during a method. Most steps are
programmed using a dialog box to enter the parameter values. Note that the number of the step
being programmed is displayed in the upper left corner of the dialog box.
Run screen: To run a method or view a run in progress.
Start: Starts a selected run.
Note: You may move through the four screens by activating buttons on the system toolbar as long as
a run is not in progress. Those functions available during a run are discussed in section 7.4, Run
Screen.
The relationship between the the two modes of operation, as well as the screens involved in defining and
running a method, is illustrated in Figure 7-1 below.
Figure 7-1. Relationships between Modes of Operation
Method
New
Setup Protocol
wash
load
1
2
Run
Run
Run
Popup window indicates user &
project name. The user then
enters the method name, des-
cription, and author. A method is
defined by its name, setup, and
protocol. A method may contain
any number of runs. Manual screen is for individual
control of instruments and devices
in the system.
To list the devices needed by the
method. To list the steps in the run.
Run screen lets you run the steps
in the protocol.
Press Start to begin the run.
Manual
Start
MODES OF OPERATION SYSTEM OPERATION
7-1