Entering Sample Information Using the Experimental Wizard

Use this dialog  to enter or select additional information to be stored with the selected file. These items cannot be changed once the experiment is in progress.

1. Enter the Sample Name. Enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters to identify the material.

2. Enter the Sample Size.

3. For DSC Q2000/Q1000 models only:  Check Pan Mass, then enter the weights of the sample and reference pans  to use the weights for Extended Tzero calculations. Pan correction is factored into the calculations. Leave the checkbox blank it will be assumed that the pan weights are equal.

4. For  Autosamplers only: Select the Pan number and Reference number from the list. Use this field to specify the number of the Autosampler pan that will be used in the experiment. Click on the down arrow to scroll through the numbers.

5. Enter any Comments. Enter additional text to help describe the experiment, for example, sample treatment or experimental conditions could be included. Up to 64 characters may be entered.

6. Enter a Data file name by clicking on the Browse button, then select the desired storage location and enter in a filename. Click OK when finished. Typical example \\{Computer name}\Program Files\TA\Data\DSC\Data.001. (UNC filenames are used.)

7. If you want to automatically analyze the resulting data file using a macro (created with the Universal Analysis Autoanalysis software option), check the Autoanalyze box. Then locate the desired macro filename using the Browse button. Enter the drive, directory, file location, and name for file.

NOTE: See the Autoanalysis documentation accompanying the Universal Analysis software for further information on creating macros.

8. If you want to automatically have the results of the autoanalysis (checked above) sent to a remote computer, which is one  other than the controller computer attached to the instrument (also called the local computer), check the Start Remotely box. Then enter the same path and data file name chosen in step 6 above. When the data file has been collected, Universal Analysis will automatically open and begin the autoanalysis of the file on both the local and remote computers.

9. Click on the Analysis Macro list and select a macro from those displayed. This macro will be used to automatically analyze the data file that will result from this experiment.

10. When you have finished setting up this run summary, click Next to proceed.

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