Bio-Rad BioLogic QuadTec™ Detector and Components - Manual (Page 38)

4.4.5 Program Execution
Programs must be activated prior to execution. To execute a program:
1. Enter the desired program number in the “Load Prog” field and confirm by pressing an arrow key.
The detector settings are adjusted to all presets of that program.
2. An autozero is performed automatically every time a new program is loaded.
3. The time table of the program is started by moving the cursor to the ON field in the lower left corner
of the display. Pressing 1 then starts the program. The display switches to RUN, and the elapsed
time is displayed in the field Time.
4. Pressing 0 will interrupt program execution. It is stopped with the actual values, indicated by a
blinking time line. The message HOLD is displayed.
5. The program can either be continued by pressing 1 and returning to RUN again or it can be stopped
by pressing 0 again. If you stop program execution the instrument will return to the parameters of the
start time. These initial parameters are activated also after a program run is finished.
6. A program can also be started via the START IN input on the rear of the detector. When a trigger
signal is applied to this input, the detector switches into RUN mode.
4.4.6 Program Links
To create program links, note the following:
• Program links are cross-references to existing programs, which can be defined and edited similar to
programs themselves. Links cannot reference other links.
• In the editing mode, Links are defined and loaded as the reserved program numbers 21 to 29,
where program 21= L1, 22 = L2, etc.
• Links have line numbers from Number 01 up to Number 99, every line containing one program, one
number for repetitions and a wait-status programmable.
• The QuadTec Detector can store up to 9 different links, but the maximum number of programs used
in all links is limited to 100. Each program may appear in any frequency in any link.
To program a link:
1. Enter the number of the desired link in the “Edit Prog” field, e.g. 22 for link L2 , 23 for L3, etc. Press
any arrow key to confirm.
2. A new screen will appear with the cursor blinking at No**. Press any numeric key to generate a new,
continuously numbered line. In this case No 01 will appear.
3. Use the Right arrow to move the cursor to P-field (Program) and choose the desired program
number, e.g. 03.
4. Press the Right arrow again to access the R-field (Repeat) where the number of runs to be
performed with the selected program, e.g. 05, can be entered.
5. In the Wait field, the values 1 or 0 can be entered. For Wait = 1, the detector will wait for an external
start signal or for an operator pressing 1 on the RUN field.
6. If Wait = 0, the program lines of the link are carried out continuously without any pauses.
To run a program link, start by loading it and then:
1. Enter the desired link number in the Load Prog-field, e.g. 22 for L2, 23 for L3. Confirm by pressing
any arrow key.
2. During the execution of a link, the LINK menu is available in addition to the Operation/Main menu
display.
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