BPC instruments AMPTS III Operation And Maintenance Manual page 19

Step 9: Use the softer binder to group tubing of channels that are related to each other. If the
test is conducted in triplicate, it is possible to put together six groups with three channels
(tubing) each based on the content of the reactors. In order to easily identify each channel,
add the multi-coloured marker clamps (two per channel) provided in different colors. Mark
each channel by writing the proper description using a ballpoint pen, water-based pen,
marker, etc. After the experiment, users can wipe the label off with a wet tissue and reuse
them.
Step 10: In order to start the test, access the software following the instructions in Chapter 6
of this manual. Add the parameters required for the test and make sure that the status of
each channel is classified as ready before starting the gas measurements. When using the
instrument for the first time, the cell volume of each channel needs to be entered in the
control page. A calibration sheet is delivered with the equipment, where the serial number of
the flow cell unit is listed together with its calibrated volume. It is important to know where
each flow cell unit will be placed on the system, so that the calibrated values can be entered
in the right position.
NOTE: Testing the detection unit and software. Before starting the experiment, simulate a
flow cell opening by manually removing each FCU and put it back in numerical order from 1
to 18 (repeat this procedure three times). Follow the corresponding result of each opening
on the plots in the graph page of the software to make sure that both the detection system
and data acquisition system function properly.
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