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RID Dashboard Panel

Module Graphic

The items in the RID graphic have the following meaning and function:

	The RID is in standard mode, neither purging nor recycling.
	The RID is purging; the purge valve is on.
	The RID is recycling; the recycle valve is on.
	When balancing is in progress, the graphic is yellow (not ready).
	Displays the state of the optical unit heater, off (left) or on (right).
	Indicates that an External Contacts board is installed (G1362A only).

Actuals

The following RID actuals are displayed:

Optical Unit Temperature	The current temperature of the optical unit (in °C).
Diode Balance	The diode balance ratio between sample and reference.
Recycling	The status of the recycling valve (either off or the length of time it has been on).
Purge	The status of the purge valve (either off or the length of time it has been on).
RI Signal	The signal output (in nRIU).
Polarity	The current signal polarity (pos or neg).
Wait after Purge	The time remaining after purging before the RID is ready.

Context Menu

The context menu contains the following commands:

	Control	Displays the detector's Control dialog box.
	Method	Displays the detector's Method Setup dialog box.
	Error Method	Set Error Method Sets the error method to the method that is currently available in the hardware. The error methods are loaded automatically on all modules if an error occurs. Clear Error Method Removes the currently loaded error method.
	Identify Device	Causes the LED on the front of the module to blink for a few seconds.
	Balance	Balances the detector.
	Switch on	Switches the optical unit heater on.
	Switch off	Switches the optical unit heater off.
	Open Purge Valve	Opens the purge valve.
	Close Purge Valve	Closes the purge valve.
	Switch Recycling on	Switches on recycling of the solvent.
	Switch Recycling off	Switches off recycling of the solvent.

16-Jul-2025