Agilent Technologies 7500 ICP-MS Operator's Manual page 300

Agilent 7500 ICP-MS ChemStation Operator's Manual
Setting Up a Sequence
Setting Up a Sequence
A sequence is designed to allow you to analyze a number of samples automatically.
Multiple methods can be used within a single sequence, if desired. Also, you can run
a sequence, either with or without using an autosampler. Create a sequence by
entering sample information into the sample log table. This will determine the order
in which the Agilent 7500 analyzes the samples, as well as, indicate which method
is used for the analysis, and assign the name of the data file generated for each
sample.
A sequence can be used to reprocess data files. In this case, ChemStation runs only
the data analysis portion of the method.
For information about running samples using a sequence, see Chapter 8, "Running a
Sample Analysis."
If the Agilent 7500 is configured with an autosampler, it must be connected to the
instrument before a sequence can be run. Arrange the samples in the autosampler
racks to correspond to the sequence created with the sample log table.
This chapter explains how to create a sequence, simulate a sequence, and modify an
existing sequence.
N O T E The data acquisition parameters to be used to acquire a given sample are determined
by which method is specified for that sample in the sequence. Similarly, data analysis
parameters used to process a data file are determined by the method. For instance, if
you want to have sample reports automatically printed out for each data file as the
sequence runs, any method used must have the appropriate data analysis parameters
set prior to running the sequence. Refer to Chapters 12-15 for details on generating
specific reports.
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