Sample Templates; Create And Edit Separation Methods - Waters Alliance e2695 Operator's Manual

6.0.3

Sample templates

Using sample templates, you pre-program a sample set so that the operator needs only to enter
the number and location of samples and standards. The sample template then prompts you to load
and prime the correct solvents for the sample set. As with any sample set, the sample template
can use multiple separation methods.
Sample templates are useful in regulatory-compliant laboratories that follow standard operating
procedures. Senior personnel can develop, program, and lock the sample template to prevent any
unauthorized changes to a sample template. Once you prepare the separations module according
to the on-screen directions, the sample template can run unattended.
6.1

Create and edit separation methods

Note: This functionality is not available when Lock Run Samples is selected on the Service
Diagnostics page.
You create and edit separation methods using the Methods screen and six method parameter
screens. From the Methods screen, you can perform these tasks:
• Create a new separation method
• Edit an existing separation method
• Copy and then edit an existing method
• Lock a separation method to prevent changes
• Create a sample template
The following figure shows the steps necessary to create and edit separation methods using the
front panel of the separations module. If your HPLC system operates under Empower software
control, see the Empower documentation for procedures to create and edit method sets. If your
HPLC system operates under MassLynx software control, see the MassLynx online Help for
details on using the Inlet Editor to create an LC method.
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