Analysis Parameters

Gives the option to identify a sample by scanning a barcode. Specific to individual analyses and analyses within a sequence, but not available for an entire sequence.

Available only in the web interface.

Select your CDS type from the list if you are using a mixed configuration with EZChrom Edition and OpenLab CDS. It also determines which projects, instruments, or methods you can select as parameters in the Scheduler client or web interface as they are related to the CDS type.

If you have configured only one CDS type (CDS 2.x or EZChrom Edition), the parameter is displayed read-only in the Details pane of the Sample Scheduler web interface. In this case, the parameter is not available for the Analysis table of the Sample Scheduler client.

User comments. This information is only available in Sample Scheduler. It is not stored in the CDS result. You can edit this parameter.

Name of the individual data file (*.dx) for single samples or sequence lines. You can add or edit the name.

Sample description. You can edit this parameter.

The date / time the analyses ended. Available only for analyses in Ended state. This parameter is read-only.

Each analysis and sequence is assigned a unique identifier. For analyses and sequences manually created in the Sample Scheduler client, the identifier consists of the format <username><shortdate><counter> and s_<username><shortdate><counter>, respectively. A counter is added only if the shortdate is not sufficient for uniqueness. If there is no user name, the user ID is used instead.

For analyses generated by the LIMS, the identifier corresponds to the identifier specified in the command.

For sequences generated by the LIMS, specifying an identifier in the command is optional and without nomenclature restrictions.If a specified identifier is already used, the timestamp <shortdate> is added. If you have not specified an identifier, an identifier is generated according to the format for manually created items. If there is no user name specified, the <username> is filled with LIMS.

You cannot edit this parameter.

The injector location where the sample is injected. Options are instrument dependent. For dual injections, only one option is available that indicates a dual injection. You can edit this parameter.

Standard label of the injection source with Front/Default.

Note that the value in the XML command should only be Front.

The name of the instrument that performs the analysis. Instruments are only listed in the drop-down box if they are assigned to a Sample Scheduler agent (configured in the Instrument Management panel of the Sample Scheduler configuration). You can edit this parameter.

Lists the configured instrument groups used for a special type of analysis. Depending on their configuration, the values for certain parameters (instrument, injection source, project, etc.) are already preset.

Name of the last user who has modified the analysis parameters. In case the analysis is generated by the LIMS, and no user has modified the values in the Scheduler client or web interface, ‘LIMS’ is displayed. In case the analysis is generated from the Add option, or has been modified by a user via the Scheduler client or web interface, the name of the corresponding user is displayed. This parameter is read-only.

Last date the analysis parameters have been modified. If no modification was done via the Scheduler client or web interface, the analysis creation date and time are displayed (Date/Time when the analysis has been entered into the Scheduler database). This parameters is read-only.

Lists the configured LIMS connections. The LIMS connection properties are applied as defined in Sample Scheduler configuration.

For analyses or sequences submitted by XML commands or SQL query, the LIMS connection is the one defined in the command/query and cannot be edited in the Sample Scheduler client or web interface.

Fields that can contain values supplied by the LIMS, for usage in the CDS. These can only be supplied by the LIMS. They can be used as token to name the Result and Sample Name.

Date/time at which the analysis or sequence is to be started. The analysis or sequence with the smallest start time has the highest priority in the run queue. Note that this priority level assigned by the start time is not displayed in the Priority parameter field. You can edit this parameter (format: dd/MM/yyyy hh:mm).

Select the checkbox to enable the print of EZChrom method report.

Priority of the analysis. It displays the order in which scheduled analyses will be performed. The priority order is instrument-specific, i. e., the analyses scheduled for one instrument are each arranged in a priority order. While analyses are running in the queue, their priority number is updated. Note that the priority level assigned by the Planned start time is not displayed in this parameter field. You can edit this parameter.

The project associated with the analysis. It defines the folder where results are stored. The project properties are applied as defined in the Control Panel. You can edit this parameter.

Name of the CDS result folder where analysis files are stored (.dx, .rx, .acaml, etc).

When the analysis is added in the Scheduler, it is assigned a result name. If a result folder with the same name already exists when the acquisition starts, the result name is renamed to: result-timestamp.rslt.

The result name can be composed of either CDS predefined parameters (for example <I> for instrument, <U> for user) or Scheduler Analysis variablesand Sample Custom Parameters (for example <A1>, <SCP5>) and text.

You can select the token in a list.

If the result name is composed of token(s) which resolution leads to an empty name when the analysis acquisition starts, the result name assigned to the analysis is Instrument Name-timestamp (for example result=<U> and no user is associated with the analysis).

Note that slashes are not allowed in the result name. Use the result path to include subfolders.

Path where the CDS results are stored, including subfolders separated by slashes. You can edit this parameter.

This parameter is disabled if you use ECM 3.x as data storage.

Elapsed time. A value is only shown for running analyses (In progress state). The value is automatically refreshed every few seconds. This parameter is read-only.

Each analysis is assigned a sample name.

The sample name can be composed of either CDS predefined parameters (for example <I> for instrument, <U> for user) or Scheduler Analysis variables and Sample Custom Parameters (for example <A1>, <SCP5>) and text. You can select the token in a list.

Several analyses can have the same sample name.

Sample Scheduler client supports a maximum character length of 255 characters, while the web interface supports only 63 characters. Characters exceeding the maximum length are not displayed in the web interface.

OpenLab CDS supports a maximum character length of 255 characters, while EZChrom Edition supports only 64 characters (characters exceeding the maximum length are cut and not included in the CDS results).

Define the name of the sequence.

This parameter is only available for sequences. The sequence name is only used in Sample Scheduler. It is not stored in the CDS result. You can edit this parameter.

Corresponds to the state of the analysis: Waiting, Scheduled, Submitted, In Progress, Ended, Error, Waiting on error, Incomplete, Stopping, Stopped, or Holding. This parameter is read-only.

Name of the OpenLab user assigned to the analysis. The user who schedules or stops the analysis can replace the assigned user and is displayed as owner of the analysis in the Activity Log of the CDS. For analyses that LIMS submits in Scheduled state, the user name is the one defined in the command. If no user is defined in the command, no user name is displayed. In this case, the Agilent OpenLab user account user specified during the installation (or in regulated environments, the Sample Scheduler service account) is recorded in the Activity Log of the CDS.

You can edit this parameter.

The CDS acquisition method used to perform the analysis. You can edit this parameter.

Injection volume. For most autosamplers, the volume unit is given in µL. Mandatory if Method inj. volume is not selected. You can edit this parameter.

Uses the injection volume defined in the selected CDS method.

Do not select this option if no injection volume is defined in the CDS method (instrument without autosampler).

You can edit this parameter.

The OpenLab CDS processing method used to process the analysis. You can edit this parameter.

Path to the sample preparation method that the CDS will use. Only editable if the specified injection source supports SamplePrep.

The autosampler position where the sample is set. You can edit this parameter.

If the sample is a standard (sample type Cal.Std.), it defines the calibration mode: Clear all calibration, Clear calibration at level.

No selection: A new point will be added to the calibration curve.

Clear all Calibration: All calibration points for all calibration levels are deleted before the new calibration data (response factor) is saved.

Clear Calibration at Level: All calibration points for the given calibration level are deleted before the new calibration data (response factor) is saved.

Only visible if you use EZChrom Edition:

Average Replicates: Average the replicates for this calibration level.

Clear Replicates: Clear all existing replicates from the existing level before running the calibration.

Dilution factors. Used by the CDS for quantitation. The default value is 1. 0 is not a valid value. You can edit this parameter.

Dil. factor 1 to 3 only

Mandatory. Number of sample injections, 1 to 999 injections per sample are possible. The default value is 1. You can edit this parameter.

The unit of the ISTD amount. For information purpose. You can edit this parameter.

The ISTD amount defined in the compound table of the CDS method. You can edit this parameter.

Only one ISTD

If the sample is a standard (sample type Cal.Std.), it defines its level (as defined in the OpenLab CDS method). You can edit this parameter.

Multiplier factors. Used by the CDS for quantitation. The default value is 1. You can edit this parameter.

Multiplier 1 to 3 only

Amount of the sample, used by the CDS for quantitation. The default value is 1. You can edit this parameter.

Unit of the sample amount. For information purpose. You can edit this parameter.

Define if the sample is a Sample, Cal. Std., Blank, Double blank, QC check, Spike or Sys. Suit. You can edit this parameter.

The target fields can be used to specify the target masses or formulas for compounds that are analyzed using the LC/MS Sample Purity processing method. You can edit this parameter.

Up to five Sample Scheduler analysis variables defined for the analysis (sample information). Those variables can be assigned a value in the XML commands or edited in the Scheduler client or web interface. If predefined values have been defined in the Sample Scheduler configuration, you can select them from a combo box.

They can be used as token for the Sample name and Result name.

A list of predefined sample custom parameters is available if they have been defined for the project in the Control Panel. Choose a parameter from the list or define a new parameter. All sample custom parameters are submitted to the CDS for reporting and calculation.