Running 996 PDA or 2996 PDA calibration in Windows 7 with MassLynx - WKB13947

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Run the calibration program for Waters 2996 PDA or Waters 996 PDA when operating with MassLynx and Windows 7.

ENVIRONMENT

• Windows 7
• MassLynx
• Waters 2996 PDA Detector
• Waters 996 PDA Detector

PROCEDURE

1. Replace the PDACalib folder with the new version:

   Close MassLynx.
   Browse to and select the PDACalib folder: C:\MassLynx\PDACalib.
   Right-click and select rename.
   Rename the folder (for example, PDACalib_old).
   Copy the new, unzipped PDACalib file into the MassLynx folder (C:\MassLynx).
    

2. To access PDA Calibration:

   Browse to the PDACalib folder.
   Right-click the file pdacalib_ni.bat and select “Run as administrator”.
   The PDA Calibration window opens.
   
   

3. Note: if MassLynx / Inlet Editor is open, communications with the PDA will fail.

4. If a System Error pops up, refer to article #13941 (System Error "Program can’t start because mfc100.dll is missing from your computer").

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION