System settings
The sensitivity of the external air sensor can be set.
UsageAir volume detectedParameter
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Detect empty
buffer/sample ves-
sels
100 μl30 μlNormal (default)
Detect even small
air bubbles
30 μl10 μlHigh
The sensitivity should be set to Normal when the air sensor is located before
the Sample pump (Before sample pump). Due to higher pressure and risk of
small air bubbles, the sensitivity should be set to High when the air sensor is
located after the Injection valve (After injection valve).
Note:
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4 Optional instrument modules
4.6 External air sensors