Agilent Technologies 6100 Series LC/MS Quick Start Manual page 22

Basic Operation
Acquire LC/MS Data
To edit a method and start a run
Once you know the acquisition mode that you want to use, you must set up an
appropriate method. Methods are set up in the Method and Run Control view.
Instructions
1 Activate the single sample toolset by clicking the
2 Load a method by selecting Method / Load Method
3 Click the
4 Select the method sections you want to edit (select all
5 Add any method comments you want to appear on
6 Set up the instrument parameters, such as pump,
7 Set up the Data Analysis parameters, such as signal
8 Complete the Run Time Checklist.
9 Save the method using a different name. Select
10 When you are ready to begin a run, click the Start
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button on the toolbar.
or by clicking the button on the toolbar and
selecting a method from the list.
button to begin editing the method. You
can also begin by selecting Edit Entire Method from
the Method menu or by right-clicking the
on the Run Control Bar.
sections to become familiar with the method
parameters that are available) and click OK.
your reports.
injector, DAD or VWD, column thermostat, MS
signals, and MS spray chamber.
details, integration events, report parameters,
instrument curves, calibration curves, calibration
table, and ion parameters.
Method / Save Method As or click the
the toolbar.
button.
Comments
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A series of dialog boxes is displayed,
which allows you to set up your
method and instrument parameters.
Click the Help button on any of the
method dialog boxes for descriptive
information on the items available in
each.
Once you are familiar with the options
button on that are available, use the system
diagram menus for quick access to
particular method parameters.
Agilent 6100 Series LC/MS System Quick Start Guide