Metrohm Vision Manual User Manual

NIRS Vision – Reference Manual 8.105.8010EN

8 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 1 General Information 1.1 Visit Us on the Internet Metrohm web page contains updated information about Vision solutions and patches. It a

98 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If Mahalanobis Distance is used for sample selection, you can identify samples on the 3D cluster plot by double-clicking on the cross rep

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 99 If the user attempts to create a new library product before the results of the previous selection are saved, Vision will prompt to save th

100 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3. Select products to be processed from project by clicking on them. You can also Shift-click to select a range of products. Selected

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 101 To delete a library product, highlight it and choose Products/Delete from the main menu. Deleting spectra from the temporary set To delet

102 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4.4 Clustering Method Development Introduction Library clustering is a new and powerful technique which allows the discrimination betwe

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 103 2. Open the combo box and double click the library name for which you want to create the method. Define the clustering parameters 1. Fr

104 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Click on OK button. 4. Optionally enter comment and click on OK. 5. If you choose to setup the uniform identification method, select

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 105 The results screen displays. The left hand side of the screen contains the cluster tree, showing the library structure. The right side o

106 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4. You can edit the local identification method by clicking on Identify/Apply Math and following the identification method development

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 107 If the library has a clustering method developed, Vision allows the creation of separate identification methods for each leaf (lowest lev

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 9 connection. Two serial ports are needed only for certain 6500-Series users, not for XDS. Printers may operate with a parallel port, USB con

108 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ when the maximum value is within threshold limits. The default threshold is 4. Correlation in wavelength space Wavelength correlation is

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 109 2. In the Edit Identify Method dialog box configure the following parameters: • From the Identification Method list choose the method.

110 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4. In the Edit Math Properties dialog box configure the following parameters: • In the Wavelength Region box, declare up to 8 waveleng

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 111 The results utilize a uniform color code to denote spectra. The red color designates outsiders, the spectra that failed identification t

112 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4.6 Qualification Method Development 4.6.1 Introduction Qualification is the final step in the analysis. Qualification method helps to

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 113 Wavelength correlation is an example of another wavelength method. During the analysis, the dot product is calculated between the identif

114 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Library Stabilization box appears. You can change the default value (0 nm) of the stabilization constant to remove false negative result

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 115 The results utilize a uniform color code to denote spectra. The red color designates spectra that failed qualification to their own prod

116 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Information about math treatment, wavelength ranges, and Principal Component’s details can be displayed by selecting a library product an

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 117 2. In the Open Library dialog box, highlight the library which you want to validate and click on Open. Run Validation 1. Choose Run Va

10 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 1.3.1 Context-sensitive help Context-sensitive help topics can be displayed by use of the question mark icon displayed in the right upper

118 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 2. Click on Start to begin validation. Progress bars show the status of the validation. After the operation is completed, you can save t

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 119 4.7.4 The Library Validation Report The library validation report contains a lot of information. This section will describe the report

120 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 11. Qualification method threshold. 12. Qualification method symbol and the threshold type symbol. The following symbols are used: • W

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 121 • Qualification methods in the destination library attached to products that do exist in the source library but do not have qualificatio

122 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 5 Quantitative Analysis Mode 5.1 Introduction Quantitative Analysis mode is the part of Vision where calibration equations are develope

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 123 5.2.2 Spectral Data Sample Selection Methods Three methods are available for sample selection based on spectral information: random sele

124 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 5.2.3 Sample Selection Procedure Preparation 1. Enter Sample Selection by choosing Mode/Quantitative Analysis/Sample Selection from the

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 125 The selected product icon turns gray. 2. You can also select a product by double-clicking it, selecting it from the combo box, or right

126 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 6. Question marks next to the sample names in newly created equation indicate that the samples form the temporary set: Dragging spectra

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 127 3. From the upper part of the Edit Sample Selection Parameters dialog box choose the selection method and math treatment. 4. From the

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 11 2 Structure of Vision 2.1 Modes Vision is based on the concept of a mode. Mode is a part of the program that groups related software fun

128 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The right side of the screen contains a series of graphs, the number and kind depending on your choice of sample selection method. The r

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 129 3. From the Spectral Filtering Parameters choose the filter options. Only the spectra fitting these criteria (detector cell type and wav

130 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ sets. You can type in the constituent values, and move samples between sets as described above. 3. Choose Select/Save Results to save th

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 131 4. Click on OK. 5.4 Regression Regression program allows users to develop a calibration equation from the calibration set. Vision offer

132 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If you know what wavelengths you want to use, or if you want to use analog (transducer) values in the equation, click on Pre-select Value

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 133 Displaying the results The upper part of the results screen shows a correlation plot (green), sensitivity plot (magenta), and the spectr

134 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Equation editing Vision selects the wavelength or wavelengths so that the maximum correlation is obtained. The last active wavelength is

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 135 2. From the Edit Regression Method dialog box, select Partial Least Squares, desired math pretreatments, and the wavelength region. In

136 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ PLS equation validation is a procedure that helps to establish the optimum number of factors for the equation. This is done by finding a

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 137 Displaying the results The upper part of the results screen shows PLS loadings and weights, and the PRESS or standard error as a functio

12 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 2.1.4 Routine Analysis Mode Routine Analysis mode includes functions related to the routine acquisition and storage of data, and qualitat

138 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The equation parameters, statistics, and graphs are recalculated and views updated. To move spectra between calibration, validation, and

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 139 4. From the dialog box that opens select Trend Analysis and the appropriate combination of pretreatments. Click on OK. 5. Configure pr

140 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ This dialog defines functions used on each range, and the overall formula combining the functions. To create a formula, click on the fun

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 141 This will display a spreadsheet with sample sets. 5.5.2 Calibration Equation Parameters In order to view parameters of a calibration equ

142 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4. In the Open dialog box enter the directory with the NSAS files. Click on a file to highlight and select it. Click on Open button. 5.

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 143 5. The upper part of the results screen shows the predicted spectra. The lower part of the screen contains a series of graphs that can

144 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ To save the adjusted equation, click on Regression/Save Adjusted Equation. If you do not want to save the adjusted equation, simply exit

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 145 Click on Mode/Quantitative Analysis/Sample Selection. Drag and drop the product with calibration spectra to the Equation field. Select th

146 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Click on Mode/ Quantitative Analysis/Regression. Select the equation and click on Regression/Adjust Constituent (Pre-processing). Visio

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 147 The screen should look like this: Click on the spreadsheet header to highlight the column with the post-processing equation. Click on Edi

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 13 2.2.3 Sample Selection Sample selection is a necessary step in model development. In qualitative model development, all spectra transferr

148 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 5.9 Copying Calibrations Between Projects Calibrations can be copied between projects. To copy a calibration, enter the Quant Regression

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 149 6 Routine Analysis Mode 6.1 Introduction Routine Analysis combines data acquisition parameters with the library model and calibration

150 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3. In the Select Operations Method dialog box click on New to configure a new method. (You can also retrieve an existing method by high

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 151 6.2.2 Operations Method Configuration The blank Edit Operations Method dialog box appears. The window contains a number of fields and b

152 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • MUXRSLT2.XLS - used with multiplexer for two constituents • MUXRSLT6.XLS - used with multiplexer for six constituents • RESULTS2.XLS

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 153 2. Optionally select an external reference. (See Using the External Reference) Output Project Field Click on Output Project to create a

154 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Select the appropriate frequency, and click on Save and then on Close. If automatic archiving is to be used, the spectra in Routine Anal

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 155 Comments Field Comments field allows to enter a comment or description of the Operations Method Configure Views Button Click on the Conf

156 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Choose the layout of the views by clicking on the view in the list, and then on the proper rectangle representing the view location. Clic

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 157 • Evolving Factors – displays Evolving Factors plot. The plot has to be configured from Operations Method setup window. • Block Average

14 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3 Data Acquisition Mode 3.1 Introduction Data acquisition mode controls instrument configuration and diagnostics, spectral acquisition

158 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ In the "Save" field, click on the appropriate boxes for desired information such as results, all spectra, spectra out of toler

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 159 Use Digital Protocol (DDE1.1) box must be checked in order to use external communication with any digital or analog protocol. Use Digita

160 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The list of Products Available displays all products with calibration attached. Select a product and click Add button to link the product

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 161 project. Once a calibration equation is connected to a library in the Operations Method, you will not be able to change the library speci

162 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Only the equations consistent with the selected DCM and standardization type are displayed and can be connected to a product. Mux Setup B

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 163 2. Select the block size and spectral pretreatment. Select the Mean Center check box if the spectra need to be mean-centered before PC

164 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ In order to configure an Operation Method using the wizard follow these steps: 1. Click on Mode/Routine Analysis/OM Wizard 2. From the

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 165 5. From the next screen select the Data Collection Method from the list. By clicking on Timer button you can define the reference and

166 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ when analyzing stored data. 6. After configuration, click on OK button to return to the previous screen. Click on Next button. The next

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 167 7. Click on Output Project button to create a new output project or attach an exiting one to the Operation Method If the analysis resul

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 15 The Configure Data Sources window displays. Choose the proper instrument driver by clicking on the Configure button. • For 6500 series i

168 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The Sample Averaging Options screen defines the number of spectra to be averaged for further processing defines sample groups for chart

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 169 11. Check the Enable Diagnostic Timer box to activate the Configure Diagnostic Timer button. Click on the button to configure the timer

170 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • In the "Save" field, click on the appropriate boxes for desired information such as results, all spectra, spectra out of to

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 171 Select library to be used and options for which methods were developed in the defined library. Leave all boxes blank if only quantitativ

172 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If a library has been selected in the previous wizard screen, you can attach calibration equations from all Projects to any product from

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 173 not replaced. To delete an equation from a product, click on the constituent name to highlight the whole column and then click on "D

174 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 19. Checking Use Digital Protocol (DDE11) box connects routine analysis output to external process control system through 4-20 mA link

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 175 21. Click on the Configure Views button to select the Routine Analysis output screen and report:

176 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 22. Select up to 8 views from the list and click on "Next". Choose the layout of the views by clicking on the view in the lis

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 177 • Trend Chart – displays predicted results vs. time chart. The chart has to be configured in Quant Setup. • ID Trend – displays the tre

16 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If you choose to Acquire new data, Vision will try to connect the instrument. The Select Data Collection Method dialog box appears. Clic

178 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 25. This is the last wizard screen. Enter optional comment. 26. Click on Finish to complete the Operation Method setup.

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 179 6.3 Running Routine Analysis Once the Operations Method is configured properly, you can run Routine Analysis to analyze samples in real

180 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 6.3.2 Viewing Best Matches Up to 10 best qualitative matches can be displayed in Routine Analysis. To view best matches, click on the “1

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 181 3. From the Select Operations Method dialog box choose the Operations Method and click on OK. 4. The Enter Sample Information dialog

182 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The displayed window allows you to analyze samples one by one or continuously. 6. Click on Mode/Routine Analysis/Analyze Stored Data a

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 183 Select the Routine Analysis results or Content Uniformity Test results. 2. In the Recall Stored Results dialog box select the time per

184 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ You can print the results of Stored Data Analysis at any time by clicking on File/Print. Make sure that the results view is the active wi

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 185 6.7 Setting up the Routine Analysis (RA) Operator The RA Operator can perform only limited set of functions: • Run Routine Analysis wit

186 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Click on the User ID (in this case RAOPER) to highlight it and then click on Toggle Access button. The user acquire a check mark next to

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 187 Clicking on Acquire New Data will open the Select Operations Method dialog and direct the RA Operator to the Routine Analysis It is re

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 17 If the selected instrument is the on-line type, and the sampling module is a multiplexer, the "Mux Table" button is activated.

188 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ the timer window select Timed Acquisition and Prompt for Sample/Product Information. Make sure that No Delay Between option is selected.

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 189 7 Security in Vision 7.1 Default User When Vision software is installed, a default user NIRS with the password NIRS is created. This u

190 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The users with a check mark next to the User ID have access to this particular project. 5. You can grant or deny access to the project

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 191 4. The Edit Project User Access window lists all users. The users with a check mark next to the User ID will have access to the opened

192 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4. The Edit Project User Access window lists all users. The users with a check mark next to the User ID will have access to the opened

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 193 5. In the Add User window type in the user ID and user name. Choose the access level from the drop-down list. Click on OK when done. 6.

194 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4. Highlight the User ID to be edited by clicking on it. 5. Click on Edit button. 6. Edit the User ID, name, or access level. 7. Cli

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 195 7.3.5 Changing a Password Each Vision user can change his/her own password regardless of the security access level. The knowledge of the

196 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 4. Type in the desired value and click on OK. Only a System Manager can configure log-out interval. If the log-out time expires when da

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 197 8 21 CFR part 11 compliance features Important: This version of Vision software is compliant with 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records). T

18 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ From the Connect to Instrument dialog box, choose either "Acquire Data" or "View Spectra". If you choose to view, V

198 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 8.1.4 Minimum Password Length This configurable list box defines the minimum number of characters in a password 8.1.5 Lockout After X B

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 199 The tree view includes three major branches – Security, Projects, and Libraries. The branches and their sub-branches can be expanded or

200 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 9 Master Standardization 9.1 Introduction The objective of Master Standardization is to reduce instrument to instrument variation by de

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 201 The first method: • Export (back-up) the project containing the check cell spectrum from Vision connected to the Master instrument and r

202 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • An alternative method is to click on Configure/Options from the main Data Acquisition menu. When the Master Standardization option is

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 203 9.3 Standardization of existing qualification libraries Vision provides a function to flag an existing non-standardized library as stand

204 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Restored Operation Methods can be used on the Host system after enabling the Master Standardization option for the project (Configure/Opt

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 205 9.6 Master Standardization versus Reference Standardization Vision provides two standardization methods: Reference Standardization and M

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 19 (If under Acquire you can see the Disconnect option instead of Connect, you are already connected). Select the DCM and click on OK. Click

20 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Vision will ask if you wish to create a new product: • Click on Yes when prompted to create a new product. This window will be shown

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 21 • In the Edit Constituents window, click “Add” to enter a constituent. • Enter the constituent name, and click on OK. (Constituents ma

22 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The constituent name “plasticizer” was added. Next, enter the units, and decimal points to be displayed. In this case, “2” is entered, to

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 23 On the other hand, on most process instruments the reference and the sample fibers are separate. The reference fiber (channel) is identica

24 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Vision will subtract the whole External Reference spectrum (empty channel minus reference) from each acquired spectrum (filled channel mi

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 25 • This dialog box will be displayed: In the dialog box select the product ID from the drop-down list. (You can also enter a new product

26 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ In the Sample Frequency field: • Enter the sample acquisition interval in seconds • Enter the delay time for start of the timer • In t

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 27 3.3.7 Changing the Data Collection Method In order to change the DCM, click on Acquire/DCM and select the DCM. You can also create a ne

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28 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If the instrument will be used again within a few hours, click on “No” to leave the lamp on. If the instrument will not be used for some

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 29 individually clicked on from the list. View spectra from a subset of products by selecting that item from the List Box. Select the product

30 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ of computer memory, particularly if a large number of spectra have been plotted. Directly print a spectrum by clicking the printer icon. T

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 31 To use the viewer: 1. Select the range of spectra or entire product. 2. Right click the selection and choose Plot Sample Group. The box

32 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3.4.4 Viewing Constituent Data In order to view constituent data, click on a product or sample spectrum to highlight it. Click on Edit/Co

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 33 • The default precision is 4 digits. 3.4.6 Viewing Transducer (Analog) Values To view transducer values, select a sample or product in

34 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Select the desired treatments in the proper order from the menu that is displayed. Click on Add when done. • From the Math Treatment

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 35 Double-click on the top bar of a split window to expand it to full screen size. Change the size of individual windows by moving the cursor

36 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3.5.2 Editing Product Information You can view and edit product information by clicking on Edit/ Products from the main menu. This will d

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 37 If the column of data is pasted, make sure that the destination column is of the same length as selected in Vision. 3.5.4 Averaging Spect

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38 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on Edit/Average Samples. • In the Save Averaged Sample dialog box, type in the group size. Vision will split spectra into grou

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 39 • From the next window select first spectrum and click Next.. Select the second spectrum (or the numerical factor for the division and m

40 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • The resulting spectrum can be saved by clicking the Save icon and typing a new name. In order to delete the result of the operation, cl

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 41 3.5.7 Math Manipulation Math manipulation function allows operations on raw and math-treated spectra in the numerical form. Please note t

42 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Spectral processing is done by means of icons at the bottom of the page • To print the spreadsheet, click on the printer icon. Before

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 43 • Click on Designer mode icon (or double right-click the spreadsheet) to open the Tidestone Formula One Workbook Designer. The designer m

44 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Select spectra you want to copy by clicking on them. The selected spectra will have a check mark next to them. • Click on Edit/Copy (P

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 45 • If the copied spectra have constituents, the Match Constituents window shows up. You can transfer constituent values to an existing co

46 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on Edit/Move. If in the Part 11 compliant mode, enter the reason for deletion of spectra from the original location: • In the O

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 47 • If the moved spectra have constituents, the Match Constituents window shows up. You can transfer constituent values to an existing con

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3 Table of contents 1 General Information ...

48 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ spectra formally still belong to their products, they are ignored when a qualitative or quantitative method is developed. To hide a spectr

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 49 Converting Project Data Vision provides utility to convert spectra from System II format (2 nm spacing) to XDS data format (0.5 nm spacing

50 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Enter Data Acquisition mode. • Click on File/Library/Convert Data. The Open Library window opens: • Select the library to be convert

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 51 • After successful conversion Vision displays the confirmation message: 3.6 Spreadsheet Representation of Spectra 3.6.1 Absorbance Sp

52 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ To print the spreadsheet, click on the printer icon. Please see the note above. To save the spreadsheet in the Excel format, click on the

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 53 • Check the selected set of options. • Instrument must stabilize before data acquisition. When this option is checked, Vision will not

54 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Standardization. • Blank Correction. This option is used to create a correct transmission reference on the XDS Rapid Liquid Analyzer • M

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 55 • The “Turn lamp on exit” option permits the user to either turn the lamp automatically, leave it on, or asks for action upon logout or

56 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • The four entries on top show four standard trays, with vial diameter, and the numbers of vials in the holder. Choose the proper tray l

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 57 • The layout shows the numbered vials positions, and the spreadsheet on the right. The spreadsheet has columns for Sample ID, Product ID

4 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3.4.5 Constituent Data Display Precision ... 32 3.4.6 Viewing Transd

58 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Entering Sample ID • There are several ways to enter the Sample ID: • Entry Method 1: Right-click on the circle that represents the vial

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 59 • To delete multiple Sample ID names, highlight those fields, and use the “Delete” key on the PC keyboard. Vision will ask for confirmati

60 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Additional Vial Dialog Functions • There are several other important functions to be set or used in the Vial Dialog box. • Samples per R

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 61 • Cancel: This cancels all actions performed while the dialog box has been open. The box is closed, and remains as it was before it was o

62 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Enter the correct product name in the Product ID field. And click on OK button. • Vision displays the following screen, which corresp

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 63 • Highlight the desired product, and press “Enter”. This sets the product for the highlighted rows. Entering Sample ID There are several

64 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • To delete only one entry, highlight that entry and use the “Delete” key on the PC keyboard. • To delete multiple Sample ID names, high

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 65 4. Click on “Use Order” to have Vision follow the designated order. Additional Vial Dialog Functions There are several other important fu

66 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Cancel: This cancels all actions performed while the dialog box has been open. The box is closed, and remains as it was before it was o

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 67 Please note the “grayed out” positions at the upper left corner. This space is reserved for the Tablet Transmission Reference, and cannot

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 5 3.12.6 Adopting Vision Projects with Copying to New Destination ... 83 3.13 Transfer of Data from System

68 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on the Open Project icon or on File/Project/Open. Close the active project and turn the lamp off. Closing the project when connec

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 69 • The whole project will be exported product by product. The default name of the NSAS file is identical with the product name. Before a

70 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • From the spreadsheet, click on a product number to highlight and select it. • You can select multiple products by holding down Contro

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 71 • The Sample Selection window with the information spreadsheet opens. • From the spreadsheet click on a sample number to highlight an

72 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • From the Export to ASCII window, select Whole Project, Selected Product, or Selected Samples. Click on OK when done. • If you are exp

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 73 • The window lists all spectra in the project, with product name they belong to. Select a spectrum by clicking on it. A range of spectra

74 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on File/Backup/Backup Library. • From the Open Library dialog box, select the library to be exported and click on Open. If in P

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 75 • If necessary, create a new directory by clicking on Create Dir. If you do not want to create a new directory, click on OK. • The nex

76 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ Method, make sure that all library spectra come from the exported project. Export the project with links. Projects can be exported to a ha

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 77 • From the next window, select the destination for the compressed library. If necessary, click on the plus next to the drive or directory

6 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 5.2 Sample Selection ... 122 5.2.1 Types of Sample Sel

78 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on a file to highlight and select it. • You can select multiple files by holding down Control key while clicking on the files. •

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 79 • Within the current project Vision creates a new product with name matching the name of the ISI file, and transfers all the spectra con

80 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • In the above window find the location of the zipped project file. Highlight the file and click on Open. • In the next window, select

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 81 3.12.4 Importing (Restoring) Vision Libraries Previously exported Vision libraries can be imported back to Vision. Vision will decompress

82 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on OK. • Repeat this for all linked projects. If the library name is already in use, you will be prompted to overwrite. The file

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 83 • Select the ProjData.D01 file and click on Save. Vision defaults the Project ID to the name of folder with project files. Modify it if

84 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Click on Browse button and in the new window find the project location. • Select the ProjData.D01 file and click on Save. Vision defa

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 85 • Vision will plot the spectrum of the ceramic reference, click OK; plot the Reflectance Reference spectrum, click OK; and plot the corre

86 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Move to File/Project/Convert. The software will ask if you are sure. Answer YES. Remember this is not reversible. Click OK • If your p

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 87 and the last piece of data in the unit. • For example, the archive of a unit named: "MyProject" storing data created between Ap

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 7 7.3.3 Editing a User ... 193 7.3.4 Prin

88 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 3.14.2 Automatic Archiving The setup of automatic archival of an Output Project is done in the Operations Method. From the Data Acquisit

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 89 • Select the Operations Method to use for the analysis. • Click on Mode/Data Acquisition to return to Data Acquisition mode. 3.16 Comm

90 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ compatibility or the user can change the IP address in the computer. If the instrument is not connected to a network, use a crossover cabl

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 91 3.16.6 Windows or third party firewall configuration Windows firewall • In Windows, go to Programs/Windows Firewall • Select the Excep

92 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ • Network cards: Metrohm does not recommend the use of two network cards. If multiple communication channels are required, use a hub. 3.1

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 93 4 Qualitative Analysis Mode 4.1 Introduction A library is composed of products, each product being represented by a set of spectra. Two

94 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ If all product spectra are to be included in the training set choose Random Selection and declare 100% of the spectra to be in the trainin

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 95 By default, the project and the library last used are opened automatically. You can close a library and remove it from display by selecti

96 ▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ The above described procedure is the shortest way. You can also create “empty” library products by choosing Products/New from the main me

▪▪▪▪▪▪▪ 97 4. From the lower part of the Edit Sample Selection Parameters, dialog box choose the filter options. Only the spectra fitting these crit