SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)

Use to define analysis conditions.

SOP Fields and Buttons Table

Field or Button

Description

Analysis Type

The type of analysis.

Bulk blank
Bulk density
Envelope blank
Envelope density
Volume calibration

Last Modified

The date and time the record was last modified.

Method

Method used to run the analysis.

Name

Description of the analysis.

Toolbar

	Tap to create a new procedure.
	Use to select or deselect record.
	Deletes the selected file from the list. Tap the box to the left of the record to enable it, then tap the Delete icon to delete the record.
	Tap to open and modify the selected record.
	Copies the selected record.

Add a New Procedure

Tap SOP on the menu bar.
Tap the Plus icon.
Complete the form using the following table as a guide.
Tap UPDATE to save the SOP. The SOP will display on the Standard Operating Procedures window.

Refer to the Field Display Summary Table table for information on which fields are available for each analysis type. Fields not listed on the table indicate the field is applicable to all analysis types.

SOP Fields and Buttons Table
Field or Button	Description
Absolute density [scroll selection]	The density computed after excluding from the volume that of the pores and cavities.
Analysis Type [drop‑down box]	Select the type of analysis.
Calculate percent sample volume [check box]	Select to have the percent sample volume calculated. See Zero Depth of a Sample Chamber. Run Blank. Enable to run a blank analysis.
Cancel [button]	Discards any changes or cancels the current process.
Chamber [drop‑down box]	Select the chamber size to be used. Entries in this field can be modified in the Maintenance section.
Chamber + medium mass [scroll selection]	Mass of the chamber and medium.
Entered consolidation force [button]	Default. Tap to use the default consolidation force. Enter. Tap to manually enter the new consolidation force.
Entered conversion factor [button]	Default. Tap to use the default conversion factor. Enter. Tap to manually enter the new conversion factor.
Entered zero depth [button]	Default. Tap to use the default zero depth. Enter. Tap to manually enter the new zero depth.
Input reference volume [button]	Enter. Tap to enter the input reference volume manually. Calculate. Tap to allow the system to calculate the input reference volume. Reference mass. Enter the sample reference mass. Absolute density. The density computed after excluding from the volume that of the pores and cavities. Porosity. Enter the sample porosity.
Measurement cycle count [scroll selection]	Enter the number of measurement cycles to be run.
Method [text box]	Method used to run the analysis.
Name [text box]	Name of the procedure.
Operator [text box]	Person running the analysis.
Porosity [text box]	Displays when Calculate is selected.
Preparation cycle count [scroll selection]	Enter the number of preparation cycles to be run. It is recommended that at least two preparation cycles and five subsequent cycles be performed on each sample.
Run blank [check box]	Select to run an analysis with no sample.
Sample mass [scroll selection]	Enter the sample mass.
Submitter [text box]	Person requesting the analysis.
Update [button]	Saves the entered information and closes the window.

Field Display Summary Table
	Envelope Density	Envelope Blank	Volume Calibration	Bulk Density	Bulk Blank
Sample mass	ü			ü
Absolute density	ü
Input reference volume			ü
Reference Mass			1
Absolute density			1
Porosity			1
Reference volume			ü
Calculate percent sample volume	ü		ü
Run blank	ü		ü	ü
Chamber+medium mass	2	ü	2
Preparation cycle count	ü	ü	ü	3	ü
Measurement cycle count	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Consolidation unit	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü
Consolidation force / pressure	ü	ü	ü	3	ü
Conversion factor	ü			ü
Zero depth	ü		ü
Chamber	ü	ü	ü	ü	ü

Legend
1	Indicates the field displays if Input reference volume is set to Calc
2	Indicates the field displays if Run Blank was not selected in the SOP
3	Indicates this field displays if Run Blank was selected in the SOP
ü	Indicates the field displays

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