Needle Wash (Vialsampler Control)

The Needle Wash dialog box allows you to wash the needle without modifying your current method. The needle wash specified in this dialog box is carried out immediately.

Mode

Select the wash location by clicking the down arrow and selecting the needle wash mode from the list. You can select from Flush Port (default location) or Wash Vial.

Time

The Time field is enabled only if you have selected Flush Port. It enables you to specify a flush time in seconds between 1 and 100 in steps of 1. The peristaltic pump continues purging for 15 sec after needle is lifted to ensure that the wash solvent is completely moved to waste.

Location

The Location and Repeat fields are enabled only if you have selected Wash Vial. The Location field allows you to specify a wash location.

See Specifying a Location.

Repeat

The Repeat field is available only if you have selected Wash Vial. You can specify up to 10 repeat washes.