G525S018 Sir Galahad Software Manual

PSA
PSA G525S018
SIR GALAHAD II
SOFTWARE
USER MANUAL
PSA Sir Galahad II Software G525S018 User Manual
PSA G525S018 SIR GALAHAD II SOFTWARE

USER MANUAL
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P S Analytical Ltd
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Main Road, Orpington, Kent BR5 3HP, UK
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CONTENTS
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................6

1.0.0 Introduction ......................................................................................6
SECTION 2 SCREEN-BY-SCREEN FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONS....................7
2.0.0 Screen Layout - General Overview .................................................7
2.1.0 The About Tab .................................................................................8
2.2.0 The Results Tab ..............................................................................9
2.2.1 Analysing Traps in Series ..............................................................15
2.3.0 The Calibration Tab .......................................................................18
2.4.0 The Method Setup Tab ..................................................................21
SECTION 3 TASK BY TASK DESCRIPTIONS ................................................24
3.1.0 Loading a Method ..........................................................................24
3.1.1 Modifying the Method Conditions ..................................................24
3.1.2 Saving a Method ............................................................................24
3.1.3 Printing a Method...........................................................................24
3.2.0 Starting a New Calibration .............................................................24
3.2.1 Add a Point to an Existing Calibration ...........................................24
3.2.2 Delete a Point from an Existing Calibration ...................................25
3.2.3 Ignore a Point from an Existing Calibration Slope .........................25
3.2.4 Restore a Point to an Existing Calibration Slope ...........................25
3.2.5 Load a Calibration..........................................................................25
3.2.6 Save a Calibration .........................................................................25
3.2.7 Print a Calibration ..........................................................................25
3.3.0 Starting a New Results Page .........................................................25
3.3.1 Analysing a Sample .......................................................................26
3.3.2 Aborting a Sample .........................................................................26
3.3.3 Printing Results (short form) ..........................................................26
3.3.4 Printing Results (detailed form) .....................................................26
3.3.5 Saving a Results File .....................................................................26
3.3.6 Loading a Previous Set of Results ................................................26
SECTION 4 MISCELLANEOUS........................................................................27

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW
1.0.0 Introduction
This manual is written as a general overview of the P S Analytical Sir Galahad II
Software.
It has been designed and written to work with the P S Analytical 10.525 Sir
Galahad II and specific information on the particular instrument being used can
be found in the appropriate User Manual.
This manual assumes a basic understanding of WindowsTM and is written in four

sections (including this introduction).
SECTION 2 Is a screen-by-screen description of the individual tabs and functions

of the software.
SECTION 3 Is a list of common tasks with step-by-step sequences necessary to

accomplish the required tasks.
SECTION 4 Contains miscellaneous information regarding this manual.

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SECTION 2 SCREEN-BY-SCREEN FUNCTION

DESCRIPTIONS
2.0.0 Screen Layout - General Overview
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 1 Shows the tabs accessible to the user. The main tabs are listed
below:
Results – The current results page this is where users analyse

sample and review the results.
Calibration – The current calibration curve used to generate

results. This is where users can print, amend and create new
calibration curves.
Method Setup – The current instrument method conditions being

used. This is where the user can amend; open new or save
methods for later use.
Minimise Application.
Maximise Application.
Close application button – this will exit the software.
Area 2 Is the Information/Controls for the page currently selected. See

individual sections for more information.
Area 3 Is the status bar. This is displayed on all screens of the software
and contains the following information:

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Software Status Bar – This is displayed on all screens and contains the
following information:
A B C D E F G
A Date and Time – This displays the current date and time as defined by the computer
B Status – This displays the current status of the software e.g. method being
executed.
C Timer – Used to count down when analysing samples
D Maximise and Minimise Diagnostic Screen – Only used for diagnostics
E Software Information
F Help – Press this button to access the help facility. (If Installed)
G Exit software
2.1.0 The About Tab
About Tab – This displays the information of how to contact P S Analytical.
Register Button – Press this to register the user’s software.
Note: This button only appears on unregistered software.
If the user presses the Register button the following dialogue box will be
displayed:

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Shows how long the user haves left to evaluate the software.
Returns to the software.

Gives assistance on registering the software.
Takes the user to the registration screen. Pressing the button

brings up the following screen:
Enter the user’s company name and registration number. This needs to appear
exactly as it does on your licence. Once this information has been accepted the
software is licensed.
2.2.0 The Results Tab
This tab is the main tab, it is envisaged that users will mainly be looking at this
screen.

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The Screen is split into 4 main sections:
1. The Instrument Mimic
This diagram mimics the status of the Sir Galahad II instrument. From this the
user can see the state of the valves, detector signal, as well as the heating
and cooling cycles.
2. The Signal Plot
This section displays graphically the detector signal from the Sir Galahad II
instrument. Here the user can see the peak when a sample is analysed. This
section also shows the instrument gain as well as the baseline and signal
height.

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3. The Results Data
Type – This defines the type of analysis that has been undertaken.
These are summarised below:
 Calibration – The result relates to a calibration point.
 Sample Volume – The user analysed a sample by using the
sample volume method.
 Remote – The user analysed a sample by using the Remote
Method.
 Flow Time – The user analysed a sample by using the flow time
method.
Name – The name the user specified for the sample.

Note:All calibration points have the name Cal in this column.
ID – The identification of the sample given by the user.

Note: For calibration points this is the calibration point number.
Method – The method that was used to analyse the sample.
Time – The collection time for the sample.

Note: Only used for flow time samples.
Flow – The flow rate of the sample in l min-1.

Note: Only used for flow time samples.
Temp oC – The temperature of the Mercury vapour used for calibration.
Volume – The total sample volume for the sample or calibration point. For
samples this is in litres, for calibration points this is in l.
Units – The units the user has selected to display the results.
Note: Internally the software calculates all the results in pg. absolute.
(pgl -1 = ngm -3)

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Concentration – The concentration of the sample in the units specified.
Signal – The total peak height or area of the analysed sample.
Baseline – The baseline reading of the instrument.
Peak Height – The value used to calculate the mass of Mercury.

(Peak height = signal – baseline).
Peak Area – Used to calculate mass when calibrated in peak area.
Mass – The mass of the sample in pg or ng.
Blank – The mass of the blank entered by user.
Date/Time – The date and time that the sample was analysed.
# Rep – The number of times the sample was analysed.

To get more detailed information on a particular sample, double click on the
result of interest and the following screen will appear. (If PC set up language is
set to English UK).
This shows all the details on the individual sample.
This can be printed by pressing the button or you can view the previous or
next result by pressing the and buttons respectively.

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4. The Control Buttons

i. Reset button – Used to reset communication between the
Sir Galahad and the computer.
ii.
Analyse button – Click on this button when you want to analyse a
sample. Clicking on this button opens the following dialogue box.
(When calibrated)
This dialogue box enables the user to enter various sample details.
Name – The name of the sample for example, air, gas etc.
(Free text field)
I.D. – The sample number you have assigned to this sample. This
can be alpha numeric. (Free text field)
Type – The mode of operation by which you wish to analyse the

sample. (See modes of operation below).
Unit – The units you want the results displayed in.
Repeat – How many times you want to run this individual sample
(max 10).
The 5 modes of operation are:
1. Flow Time – The user specifies the sample flow rate and how long they
wish to collect the sample for. After the analyse button is pressed the
software counts down from the time specified to zero and then starts the
analysis sequence. The sample volume is calculated from flow rate
multiplied by time.
2. Sample Volume – The user passes a known volume of gas over the
sample trap of the analyser and tells the software the volume of sample
collected.

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3. Remote – A gold trap is inserted into the remote port of the analyser. The
user then tells the software the volume of sample that has passed through
the gold trap.
4. 10.515 – Used to run samples when the Sir Galahad II is coupled with a
PSA 10.515 Mercury Pre-concentrator. The user enters volume injected
into 10.515 and mass of blank in picograms.
10.515 Timings:
These timings are only used when coupled to a PSA 10.515 Mercury pre-
concentrator.
These timings should match the timings of the 10.515 pre-concentrator. If timings
do not match the analysis sequence may/could start at the wrong time.
5. Remote Clean – Runs remote mode three times to clean the trap in the
remote port.
Trap Clean – Runs a trap clean on the instrument trap.
Analyse – Analyses the sample.
Cancel – Closes the analysis dialog box.

Memo – Pressing this button displays the memo entry field:
The user can use the memo field to write notes on the particular sample.
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Analyse in Series – User can use this feature when two sample traps
have been used to collect a sample in series mode. See section 2.2.1
Abort button – Used to abort an analysis or calibration they are

running.
New results page button – Clears the current results.
Load button – Loads an existing results file from disk.
Save button – Saves the current results to disk.
Print button – Prints the results page to the default printer.
2.2.1 Analysing Traps in Series
After clicking on this dialogue box will be displayed.
This feature is used to analyse two traps that have been used to sample in
Series Mode using the PSA 10.537D or 10.547 Offline Sampling System.

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Name - Sample 1 or Sample 2.
Measured Volume - The measured volume of the

sample gas.
Average Temp - The average temperature at the

time of sampling.
Reference Temp - Enter 0 to give results in
Normal m3, or enter reference temperature for
Standard m3.
Unit Select desired units to be reported after
analysis.
Actual Atmosphere Pressure - Enter actual
atmospheric pressure in atmospheres, not sea
level corrected.
Reference Atmosphere Pressure - Enter
reference atmospheric pressure, volume
calculation will report volume at the pressure
entered.
First Tube Details – User defined, enter Tube ID, Tube Blank mass in
picograms and the number of times the tube will be run. Default is 3 runs.
Second Tube Details – User defined, enter Tube ID, Tube Blank mass in
picograms and the number of times the tube will be run. Default is 3 runs.
User Defined – Enter the date and time of the start and finish of the sampling
period.
User Defined – This is the file name the report will be saved as. (.pdf)

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When all fields have been entered click on this Icon to start analysis.
Click to cancel analysis.
Click to expand dialogue box to enter notes about the sample.
After clicking on the following Dialogue box will appear.
Insert first tube into the remote port then click on to start analysis or
to abort the analysis.
A second prompt asking you to insert the second tube will appear when the
analysis of the first tube is complete. Insert second tube then click on ‘OK’.
A report (.pdf) will be generated and displayed after the second tube has finished
analysis. (Saved reports can be opened by Adobe Acrobat Reader®)

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2.3.0 The Calibration Tab
The screen is split into 3 main sections:
A. The Calibration Graph (slope).

B. The Individual Data Points.
C. The controls to Add, Ignore, Restore, Delete Calibration Points and also to
print the calibration.
Slope – Displays the slope of the current calibration.
Y Intercept – This shows the Y intercept of the

current calibration slope.
Correlation Coefficient – This shows the correlation

coefficient of the current calibration slope.
Show Mass In – This changes the units used for the

current calibration and mass reported on the results
tab.

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Calibration Graph (slope)
Calibration Data Table

This gives the data used in the calibration slope.
Include – Identifies if this point is included in the current calibration

slope.
Temp (oC) – The temperature of the Mercury Vapour injected.
Volume (l) – The volume of the Mercury Vapour injected.
Mass – The calculated mass of the Mercury Vapour injected.
Peak Height – The peak height measured for the Mercury Vapour
injected.
Resolution % – The percentage mass difference the point is away

from the calibration slope. (Positive numbers are above the calibration
slope, negative numbers below).
Resolution Concentration – The difference in mass between the

calibration point and the calibration slope.(Positive numbers are above
the calibration slope, negative numbers below).
Date/Time – The date and time the calibration point was added.

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Clears the current calibration.
Loads an existing calibration from disk.
Saves current calibration to disk.
Prints the current calibration data.
Clicking on the ‘add calibration point’ button brings up the following

dialogue box:
Here the user inputs the volume (µl) of Mercury vapour they are going to inject
and also the temperature (oC) of the Mercury vapour.
The software then calculates the mass of Mercury in the volume injected:
The user can now inject the Mercury vapour into the analyser and then Click on
the ‘OK’ button. The calibration standard will be run and the point added to the
calibration slope
Note: For more information on calibrating the PSA Sir Galahad II, consult the Sir
Galahad User Manual User (manual part number G525M050).

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Deletes the current point from the calibration. The cal point cannot be
recovered.
Ignores the current point from the calibration calculation.
Restores an ignored point to the calibration calculation.
2.4.0 The Method Setup Tab
The method setup page is used to modify the conditions used to run the
individual samples. (The timings on this tab have been factory set and
should not be altered under normal analysis conditions).
Load Method – Allows the user to open an existing method on disk.
Note: When you load a method you will be prompted to ask if you wish to load
the associated calibration. (The associated calibration is the calibration saved
when the method was created).
Save Method – Saves the current method to disk with the name you
specify.
Note: When saving a method you will be prompted to ask if you wish to save an
associated calibration with the method. (The associated calibration is the current
calibration).
Print – Prints the currently selected method.

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Method Name – The name of the current method being

run or edited*.
Last Modified – The time and date the file was last
modified*.
*Note: These are automatically saved when you click on the ‘save button’.
Method Setup Notes – A text field used to describe the method and its uses.
Allow Autorange – Not used in Sir Galahad methods,

should always be “NO”. Note: NOT functional at present.
Gain – Gain sets the amplification on the detector, the

higher the gain the higher the sensitivity.
Note: Gain 1 is the least sensitive, gain 100 is the most sensitive.
Mode – Sets the mode of operation, normally run in

Ratio mode.
Measurement Mode –
i. Peak Height – Measures the height of the peak above baseline.

ii. Peak Area – Measures the area of the peak.
Baseline Check Type – Normally none.
i. None – The software will not check the baseline value before analysing
the next sample.
ii. % Signal – The software will wait until baseline returns to within the set %
of the last analysed sample.
iii. Units – The software will wait until the baseline is within xxx units of the
value measured before the peak.
Baseline Check Value – The value used if % signal or

units are used above.

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Filter Factor (1-64) – Normally 1.
The signal can be smoothed by using the Box Car integration to DAMP the
displayed signal. The number set is the number of points averaged to plot a
single point on the screen. Once an average has been taken, and new readings
are accepted into the integration and the first reading is erased.
Note: Imagine a stream of data entering the software from the detector like so:
10,11,12,13,14,18,30
With a filter factor of 2 the software would average 10 + 11 then 11 + 12 then 12

+ 13 etc. and report the average of each set.
With a filter factor of 4 the software would average 10 + 11 + 12 + 13 then 11 +

12 + 13 + 14 and report the average of each set.
Note: A Filter factor of 1 is advised for the Sir Galahad II.
Continuous mode
Delay – The delay time normally 30 seconds.
Heat – The heating time normally 15 seconds.
Cool – The cooling time normally 120 seconds.
Remote mode
Delay – The remote delay time normally 30 seconds.
Heat – The remote heating time normally 60 seconds.
Cool – The remote cooling time normally 200 seconds.
Transfer delay – The delay between the end of the remote

heating cycle and the start of the continuous cycle normally 60
seconds.

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SECTION 3 TASK BY TASK DESCRIPTIONS

3.1.0 Loading a Method
1. Select the Method Tab
2. Click the ‘load method from disk’ button
3. Select the method required
4. Click on the open button
3.1.1 Modifying the Method Conditions

2. Modify each condition by editing the relevant box
3.1.2 Saving a Method

2. Click on the ‘save method to disk’ button
3. Enter the name you wish to give the method
4. Click on the save button
3.1.3 Printing a Method

2. Click on the ‘print calibration’ button
3.2.0 Starting a New Calibration

1. Select the Calibration Tab
2. Click on the ‘new calibration’ button
3. To save existing calibration see 3.2.6
Note: This will clear the current calibration data.
4. Click on the ‘add calibration point button’ to add a point to the

calibration
5. Enter the volume of mercury vapour you want to inject and the
temperature of the mercury vapour then click on ‘OK’
Note: Repeat 4 and 5 above until the calibration is complete.
3.2.1 Add a Point to an Existing Calibration

2. Click on the ‘add calibration’ button to add a point to the calibration
3. Enter the volume of mercury vapour you want to inject and the
temperature of the mercury vapour then click on ‘OK’
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3.2.2 Delete a Point from an Existing Calibration

2. In the data section highlight the calibration point you want to delete
3. Click on the ‘delete calibration point’ button
Note: Once deleted a calibration point cannot be recovered.
3.2.3 Ignore a Point from an Existing Calibration Slope

2. In the data section highlight the calibration point you want to ignore
3. Click on the ‘ignore calibration point’ button
Note: The ‘include’ column of the data section will now show “no”.
3.2.4 Restore a Point to an Existing Calibration Slope

2. In the data section highlight the calibration point you want to restore
3. Click on the ‘restore calibration point’ button
Note: The include column of the data section will now show “YES”.
3.2.5 Load a Calibration

1. Select Calibration Tab
2. Click on ‘load calibration’ button
3. Select calibration to load from the list
3.2.6 Save a Calibration
1. Select Calibration Tab

2. Click on the ‘save calibration’ button
3. Enter file name and click on ‘save’ button
3.2.7 Print a Calibration

2. Click on the ‘print calibration’ button
3.3.0 Starting a New Results Page

1. Select the Results Tab
2. Click on the ‘clear results grid’ button

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Note: This will delete all the results. If you want to save the results follow 3.3.5
“saving results”.
3.3.1 Analysing a Sample

2. Click on the 'analyse sample’ button
3. Fill in all relevant boxes for the sample type you are running
4. Click on the ‘analyse’ button
3.3.2 Aborting a Sample

2. Click on the ‘abort analysis’ button
3.3.3 Printing Results (short form)

2. Click on the ‘print’ button
3.3.4 Printing Results (detailed form)

2. Double click on the result you want printed
3. A detailed dialogue box will appear
4. Click on the ‘print’ button
3.3.5 Saving a Results File

2. Click on the ‘save results’ button
3. Input the name you wish to give the results
4. Click on the ‘save’ button
3.3.6 Loading a Previous Set of Results

2. Click on the ‘load results from disk’ button
3. Select the results required
4. Click on the ‘open’ button

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SECTION 4 MISCELLANEOUS
4.1.0 Bug Report
Whilst PSA have endeavoured to ensure that this manual is error free, some minor
errors may have occurred. Please take the time to inform PSA of any errors and/or
omissions via the information request form on our website:
www.psanalytical.com
Thank You!

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW ............................6

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL OVERVIEW

This manual assumes a basic understanding of WindowsTM and is written in four

SECTION 2 Is a screen-by-screen description of the individual tabs and functions

SECTION 3 Is a list of common tasks with step-by-step sequences necessary to

SECTION 4 Contains miscellaneous information regarding this manual.

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SECTION 2 SCREEN-BY-SCREEN FUNCTION

Results – The current results page this is where users analyse

Calibration – The current calibration curve used to generate

Method Setup – The current instrument method conditions being

Close application button – this will exit the software.

Area 2 Is the Information/Controls for the page currently selected. See

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2.1.0 The About Tab

About Tab – This displays the information of how to contact P S Analytical.

Register Button – Press this to register the user’s software.

Note: This button only appears on unregistered software.

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Returns to the software.

Takes the user to the registration screen. Pressing the button

2.2.0 The Results Tab

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The Screen is split into 4 main sections:

1. The Instrument Mimic

2. The Signal Plot

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3. The Results Data

Name – The name the user specified for the sample.

ID – The identification of the sample given by the user.

Method – The method that was used to analyse the sample.

Time – The collection time for the sample.

Flow – The flow rate of the sample in l min-1.

Temp oC – The temperature of the Mercury vapour used for calibration.

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Concentration – The concentration of the sample in the units specified.

Signal – The total peak height or area of the analysed sample.

Baseline – The baseline reading of the instrument.

Peak Height – The value used to calculate the mass of Mercury.

Peak Area – Used to calculate mass when calibrated in peak area.

Mass – The mass of the sample in pg or ng.

Blank – The mass of the blank entered by user.

# Rep – The number of times the sample was analysed.

This shows all the details on the individual sample.

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4. The Control Buttons

Type – The mode of operation by which you wish to analyse the

Unit – The units you want the results displayed in.

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Trap Clean – Runs a trap clean on the instrument trap.

Analyse – Analyses the sample.

Cancel – Closes the analysis dialog box.

Abort button – Used to abort an analysis or calibration they are

New results page button – Clears the current results.

Load button – Loads an existing results file from disk.

Save button – Saves the current results to disk.