BUCHI DuMaster D-480 - Manual (Page 131)

Operation Manual D-480 ©BÜCH Labortechnik AG
7 - Using the instrument 131
 The carrier gas is reactivated and the furnaces are heated up to their working temperatures.
Selecting the operating mode
Essential condition
Before switching operating modes, you must have performed all refitting work required for the new
operating mode.
Safety instruction
Strictly observe the safety instruction "Changing mode" under Warning notes during operation (on
page 24).
Selecting the operating mode
Proceed as follows:
 Perform all refitting work required for the new operating mode.
 Execute the command System > Mode in the instrument software. A message window appears
which requests you to confirm the change of the operating mode once more.
 Click Yes if you want to continue. The "Analysis mode" dialog is displayed.
 Select the desired analysis mode. Select also the type of detector and feeding. Then click OK.
 The "Change to new mode" dialog is displayed. If not done so far, follow here the instructions for
the modification.
 Click OK if you have refitted the instrument. The operating mode is changed.
Viewing method settings
Background
A method includes several parameters which are necessary for the measurement.
Viewing the settings
Proceed as follows:
 Open the "Methods" dialog in the operating software by selecting Options > Settings >
Methods.
 Select the requested method from the list in the left area of the dialog. In the right area of the
dialog the settings of the individual parameters of the selected method are displayed.
 Click Close to close the dialog again.
Defining custom methods
View and define methods
In the "Methods" dialog you can view existing methods or define new methods.
View existing methods
Proceed as follows: