Varian 900-LC Series Liquid Chromatograph
2.
Turn on the LC system.
3.
To start the Galaxie™ software, click the Windows®
Start
button
and then choose
Programs > Galaxie™ > Galaxie™
.
4.
Enter in your login details and click
OK
.
3.2.1
Connecting to a System
Depending on the configuration you purchased, you may have up
to four LC systems connected to one PC. Due to this flexibility in
the software, you must connect to a system when you open the
Galaxie™ program.
To connect to a system:
1.
Click the
Systems
tab at the bottom left of the main Galaxie™
window.
2.
Select the empty box next to your system.
Your Galaxie™ software will automatically begin communicating
with your LC system.
✒
Note
There will be a delay between choosing your system and the system
information appearing on your screen. The Galaxie™ software is
communicating with the LC system.
3.3
Preparing the System for Use
For consistent and reproducible results with each use of the iHPLC
it is recommended that you follow this procedure to prepare your
system to run samples.
To prepare the system for use:
1.
Check that all tubing to the column(s), pumps, and waste is
correctly connected and in the proper position.
2.
Place all samples into the autosampler tray. Cool the tray prior to
placing samples into it if necessary.
3.
Close the LC system doors.
4.
Check that all tubes are placed in the fraction collector (if
necessary).
5.
Set the flow rate manually to remove any air bubbles or old
solvent from the system.
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Publication date: December 2007
