How to stop a sample list in MassLynx - WKB280244

OBJECTIVE or GOAL

Stop a sample list in MassLynx. 

ENVIRONMENT

• MassLynx 

PROCEDURE

To stop data acquisition:

1. In the main MassLynx window, click .

Alternative: Click Run > Stop.

Result: The MassLynx dialog box appears stating that "The currently running batch will be deleted".

2. Click OK to delete a current batch from the queue, or click Cancel to leave the system as it was.

Tip: If you click OK, the data acquisition stops immediately, but the LC method (if applicable) continues to run until it reaches its programmed end point, which includes any post-run methods.

3. To stop the LC method immediately:

Click the "hand" symbol.

Result: A MassLynx dialog box appears stating the following message:
"Currently running the Run Method <filename> Do you wish to halt post run method also? Click <Yes> to halt everything and <No> to halt the run only".

If there are additional batches in the sample queue, and a batch is stopped, the queue pauses.

To resume the analysis:

1. Ensure that the inlet method has completed its cycle and is ready.
2. Click Play  to resume running the remaining batches in the queue.

Notes:

• Do not resume or restart a MassLynx batch if using Load-ahead.
• If there are no further batches in the queue, after clicking the stop button, the MS system reverts to the Ready state.
• If using load ahead, you may need to reset the injector to ensure that no sample remains in the system.
• If adding new samples, always make injections of blanks before the samples to be analyzed; this ensures that any preloaded sample is cleared from the injector.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION