What happens if Empower 3 channels are locked? - WKB250231

ENVIRONMENT

• Empower 3
• Channels locked within a project

ANSWER

Does it remain unlocked until data is acquired from each instrument to Empower?
It will be unlocked.

What is locked when a channel is locked, and is it possible to extract a chromatogram?
It is possible to extract chromatograms from 3D channel data.
Locking a channel prevents the results from being saved when you process it.

Will the locked channels affect project backup/restore?
No particular impact. Locked channel data will remain locked after backup and restore.

Is it possible to open the used instrument or processing method from “View As”?
You can select View As > Instrument Method from the locked channel, or select View As > Processing Method from the results.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION