Chapter 6 Batches; Set Queue Options - AB Sciex 4500 Series System User's Manual

Batches
A batch is a collection of information about the samples. Batches tell the software the order in
which to analyze the samples. For more information about importing batches, refer to the
Advanced User Guide.

Set Queue Options

The queue goes one by one through the list, running each sample with the selected acquisition
method. After all the samples have been acquired, the queue stops and the instrument goes into
Standby mode. In Standby mode, the LC pumps are turned off and some instrument voltages are
turned off.
The user can change the length of time the queue runs after the last acquisition has finished,
before it puts the instrument into Standby mode. For more information about the other fields in
the Queue Options dialog, refer to the Help.
1. In the Navigation Bar, click Configure.
2. Click Tools > Settings > Queue Options.
Figure 6-1
3. In the Max Idle Time field, type the length of time the queue will wait after acquisition
is completed before going into Standby mode. The preset value is 60 minutes.
4. If gas cylinders are used, adjust this time to make sure that the gas in the cylinders is
not depleted.
5. If an LC method is used, then before the run is started, make sure that there is
enough solvent in the reservoirs for the primary flow rate for all of the sample runs
and the maximum idle time.
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