Object[Protocol, GasChromatography]
A protocol describing the separation of materials using gas chromatography.
Organizational Information
Name
Name of this Object.
Format: Single
Class: String
Programmatic Pattern: _String
Pattern Description: A string.
ID
ID of this Object.
Format: Single
Class: String
Programmatic Pattern: _String
Pattern Description: The ID of this object.
Object
Object of this Object.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Object[Protocol, GasChromatography, _String]
Pattern Description: The object reference of this object.
Type
Type of this Object.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Object[Protocol, GasChromatography]
Pattern Description: Object[Protocol, GasChromatography]
Notebook
Notebook this object belongs to.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Pattern Description: An object of that matches ObjectP[Object[LaboratoryNotebook]].
Relation: Object[LaboratoryNotebook][Objects]
Author
The investigator who created this protocol.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[User][ProtocolsAuthored]
General
DateConfirmed
The date on which the protocol first entered processing or a backlog.
Format: Single
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
DateEnqueued
The date on which the protocol was accepted and added to the queue.
Format: Single
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
DateStarted
The date on which the protocol moved from the front of the queue to begin running in the lab.
Format: Single
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
DateCompleted
The date on which the last step of this protocol's execution was finished.
Format: Single
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
DateCanceled
The date on which the protocol was canceled and removed from the queue.
Format: Single
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
Script
The script that created this protocol.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Notebook][Protocols]
SubprotocolScripts
All scripts generated by this protocol as a list of subprotocols.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Notebook, Script][ParentProtocol]
Site
The ECL site at which this protocol was executed.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Container, Site]
SamplesIn
Input samples for this analytical or preparative experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
ContainersIn
Any containers containing this protocols' SamplesIn.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
NumberOfReplicates
Indicates the number of times the experiment is repeated with identical parameters.
Format: Single
Class: Integer
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0, 1]
Status
The current status of the protocol.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: ProtocolStatusP
CheckpointProgress
A listing of all the checkpoints passed in the execution of this protocol.
Format: Multiple
[[1]] Name
Header: Name
Class: String
Programmatic Pattern: _String
[[2]] Start Time
Header: Start Time
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
[[3]] End Time
Header: End Time
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ|Null
SubprotocolDescription
A short title indicating what this subprotocol accomplishes.
Format: Single
Class: String
Programmatic Pattern: _String
BatchedUnitOperations
The individual batches of the protocol, as they will be executed in the lab.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[UnitOperation][Protocol]
ReplacementProtocol
If this protocol was aborted due to technical reasons, links to the replacement protocol run in its place.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Sterile
Indicates if the protocol is performed in a sterile environment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
LiquidHandlingLog
The instrumentation trace file that monitored and recorded the execution of this robotic liquid handling.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[EmeraldCloudFile]
PooledSamplesIn
The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}
NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn
The members of SamplesIn gathered into the pools that are mixed in each AliquotContainer.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: {ObjectReferenceP[Object[Sample]]..}
InitialNitrogenPressure
The pressure data of the nitrogen gas source before starting the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
NitrogenPressureLog
The pressure log for the nitrogen gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
InitialCO2Pressure
The pressure data of the CO2 gas source before starting the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
CO2PressureLog
The pressure log for the CO2 gas source for the relevant section of the facility.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
InitialArgonPressure
The pressure data of the argon gas source before starting the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
HoldOrder
Indicates if the queue position of this protocol should be strictly enforced, regardless of the available resources in the lab.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
Priority
Indicates if this protocol should be prioritized to start at the given StartDate, have dedicated operation for its entirety, and not be interrupted by other protocols.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StartDate
The date at which this protocol should be prioritized to start.
Format: Single
Class: Date
Programmatic Pattern: _?DateObjectQ
Branch
The git branch that this protocol should be run on.
Format: Single
Class: String
Programmatic Pattern: _String
SeparationMethod
For each member of SamplesIn, a collection of inlet, column, and oven parameters that were used to perform the chromatographic separation after the sample has been injected.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Method]
InletSeptumPurgeFlowRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the flow rate of carrier gas that was passed through the inlet septum purge valve, which will continuously flush the volume inside the inlet between the inlet septum and the inlet liner.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
InitialInletTemperature
For each member of SamplesIn, the desired inlet temperature when the InletTemperatureMode is Isothermal, or the temperature at which the InletTemperatureProfile will begin if the InletTemperature is TemperatureProfile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
InitialInletTemperature Duration
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time into the separation to hold the Inlet at its InitialInletTemperature before starting the InletTemperatureProfile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
InletTemperatureProfile
For each member of SamplesIn, describes how the inlet temperature will evolve as a function of time after injection of the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Kelvin
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Kelvin]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 Kelvin] | Isothermal]
Minute
InletMode
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether the inlet was used in split, splitless, pulsed split, pulsed splitless, solvent vent, or direct injection mode.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCInletModeP
SplitRatio
For each member of SamplesIn, the ratio of flow rate out of the inlet vaporization chamber that passes into the inlet split vent to the flow rate out of the inlet vaporization chamber that passes into the capillary column (see Figure 3.1 in the ExperimentGasChromatography help file). This value is equal to the theoretical ratio of the amount of injected sample that will pass onto the column to the amount of sample that was eliminated from the inlet through the split valve.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
SplitVentFlowRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the desired flow rate through the inlet that will exit the inlet through the inlet split vent during sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
SplitlessTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the split valve will remain closed after injecting the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
InitialInletPressure
For each member of SamplesIn, the desired pressure (in PSI gauge pressure) that was held in the inlet at the beginning of the separation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
InitialInletTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the time after which the column head pressure was returned from the InitialInletPressure to the column setpoint following a pulsed injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
GasSaver
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether the gas saver was used during the experiment. The gas saver reduces flow through the split vent during sample separation, reducing Helium consumption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
GasSaverFlowRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the desired gas flow rate that the total inlet flow was reduced to when the gas saver is activated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
GasSaverActivationTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time after the beginning of each run that the gas saver was activated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
SolventEliminationFlowRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the flow rate of carrier gas that was passed through the inlet and out the split vent in an attempt to selectively remove solvent from the inlet during a solvent vented injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
GCColumnMode
For each member of SamplesIn, the mode that the column will operate in during sample separation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCColumnModeP
InitialColumnFlowRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the initial column gas flow rate setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
InitialColumnPressure
For each member of SamplesIn, the initial column pressure (in PSI gauge pressure) setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
InitialColumnAverageVelocity
For each member of SamplesIn, the initial column average linear gas velocity setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 centimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Centi ------]]
Second
InitialColumnResidenceTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the total time on average that a molecule of gas takes to flow from the beginning to the end of the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
InitialColumnSetpointDuration
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time into the method to hold the column at a specified initial column parameter (InitialColumnFlowRate, InitialColumnPressure, InitialColumnAverageVelocity, InitialColumnResidenceTime) before starting a pressure or flow rate profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
ColumnPressureProfile
For each member of SamplesIn, the pressure ramping profile for the inlet that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PSI
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 PSI]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 PSI], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 PSI] | ConstantPressure]
Minute
ColumnFlowRateProfile
For each member of SamplesIn, the flow rate ramping profile for the inlet that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
------
Liter Minute Liter Liter
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Milli ------]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 Milli ------], GreaterP[0 Milli ------], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 Milli ------] | ConstantFlowRate]
Minute Minute Minute Minute
OvenEquilibrationTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the time to dwell at the initial OvenTemperature before allowing the instrument to begin the next separation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
InitialOvenTemperature
For each member of SamplesIn, the desired column oven temperature setpoint prior to the column oven temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
InitialOvenTemperature Duration
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time into the separation to hold the column oven at its OvenInitialTemperature before starting the column oven temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
OvenTemperatureProfile
For each member of SamplesIn, the temperature profile for the column oven that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Kelvin
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Kelvin]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | {GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterP[0 Minute]} | Isothermal]
Minute
PostRunOvenTemperature
For each member of SamplesIn, the column oven set point temperature that will be applied once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
PostRunOvenTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time to hold the column at its PostRunOvenTemperature and PostRunFlowRate/PostRunPressure once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
PostRunFlowRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the flow rate that will be flowed through the column once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Milliliter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 ----------]]
Minute
PostRunPressure
For each member of SamplesIn, the pressure that will be applied to the column once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
FIDTemperature
The temperature of the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) body during analysis of the samples.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
FIDAirFlowRate
The flow rate of air supplied as an oxidant to the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) during sample analysis.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
FIDDihydrogenFlowRate
The flow rate of dihydrogen gas supplied as a fuel to the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) during sample analysis.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
FIDMakeupGasFlowRate
The desired makeup gas flow rate added to the fuel flow supplied to the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) during sample analysis.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
CarrierGasFlowCorrection
Specifies which (if any) of the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) gas supply flow rates (Fuel or Makeup) was adjusted as the column flow rate changed to keep the total flow into the FID constant during the separation.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Fuel | Makeup | None
FIDDataCollectionFrequency
The desired number of data points per second that was collected by the instrument.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 hertz
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Hertz]
TransferLineTemperature
The temperature at which the segment of column the extends out of the column oven and into the mass spectrometer is held.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
IonSource
Specifies the method by which the analytes were ionized. Electron Ionization uses a heated filament to create energetic electrons that collide with the gaseous analytes flowing into the mass spectrometer from the column, creating ionized fragments of the analytes that can be focused into the detector. Chemical ionization uses a reagent gas to intercept electrons from the filament to create primary ions that undergo subsequent reaction with the analytes flowing into the mass spectrometer from the column, ionizing the analytes more gently than the traditional Electron Ionization method, but also producing a different fragmentation pattern as a result of the chemical reactions taking place during ionization.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: ElectronIonization | ChemicalIonization
IonMode
Indicates if positively or negatively charged ions are analyzed.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: IonModeP
SourceTemperature
The temperature at which the ionization source, where the sample is ionized inside the mass spectrometer, is held.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
QuadrupoleTemperature
The temperature at which the parallel metal rods, which select the mass of ion to be analyzed inside the mass spectrometer, are held.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
SolventDelay
The amount of time into the separation after which the mass spectrometer will turn on its controlling voltages. This time should be set to a point in the separation after which the main solvent peak from the separation has already entered and exited the mass spectrometer to avoid damaging the filament.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
MassDetectionGain
The linear signal amplification factor applied to the ions detected in the mass spectrometer. A gain factor of 1.0 indicates a signal multiplication of 100,000 by the detector. Higher gain factors raise the signal sensitivity but can also cause a nonlinear detector response at higher ion abundances. It is recommended that the lowest possible gain that allows achieving the desired detection limits be used to avoid damaging the electron multiplier.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
TraceIonDetection
Indicates whether a proprietary set of algorithms to reduce noise in ion abundance measurements during spectral collection, resulting in lower detection limits for trace compounds, will be used.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
AcquisitionWindowStartTimes
The amount of time into the separation after which the mass spectrometer will begin collecting data over the specified MassRange.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
MassRanges
For each member of AcquisitionWindowStartTimes, the lowest and the highest mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) to be recorded during analysis.
Format: Multiple
[[1]] First m/z
Header: First m/z
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]
[[2]] Last m/z
Header: Last m/z
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]
MassRangeThresholds
For each member of AcquisitionWindowStartTimes, the ion abundance above which a data point at any given m/z must exceed to be further analyzed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
MassRangeScanSpeeds
For each member of AcquisitionWindowStartTimes, the speed (in m/z per second) at which the mass spectrometer will collect data.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
MassSelections
For each member of AcquisitionWindowStartTimes, the lowest and the highest mass-to-charge ratio (m/z) to be recorded during Selected Ion Monitoring collection.
Format: Multiple
[[1]] m/z
Header: m/z
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
[[2]] Dwell time
Header: Dwell time
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millisecond
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
MassSelectionResolutions
For each member of AcquisitionWindowStartTimes, the m/z range window that may be transmitted through the quadrupole at the selected mass. Low resolution will allow a larger range of masses through the quadrupole and increase sensitivity and repeatability, but is not ideal for comparing adjacent m/z values as there may be some overlap in the measured abundances.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Low | High
MassSelectionDetectionGains
For each member of AcquisitionWindowStartTimes, the gain factor that was used during the collection of the corresponding list of selectively monitored m/z in MassSelection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardPostRunFlowRate
For each member of Standards, the flow rate that will be flowed through the column once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Milliliter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 ----------]]
Minute
StandardPostRunPressure
For each member of Standards, the pressure that will be applied to the column once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
BlankPostRunFlowRate
For each member of Blanks, the flow rate that will be flowed through the column once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Milliliter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 ----------]]
Minute
BlankPostRunPressure
For each member of Blanks, the pressure that will be applied to the column once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
SampleCaps
The threaded plastic/metal parts that were used to seal the samples inside their sample vials.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
StandardCaps
The threaded plastic/metal parts that were used to seal the standards inside their sample vials.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
BlankCaps
The threaded plastic/metal parts that were used to seal the blanks inside their sample vials.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SolventContainerCaps
The threaded plastic/metal parts that were used to seal the SPME derivatization agents inside their sample vials.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
GuardColumn
Describes the length of deactivated column that was inserted into the flow path on the inlet end of the column, often used to protect the analytical column from fouling over the course of many injections.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
InstalledSeptum
The septum that is currently installed in the instrument, and must be removed and discarded.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Item, Septum]
InstalledORing
The O-ring that is currently installed in the instrument, and must be removed and discarded.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Item, ORing]
InstalledLiner
The inlet liner that is currently installed in the instrument, and must be removed and discarded.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Item, GCInletLiner]
InstalledColumnComponents
The column components that are currently installed in the instrument, and must be removed and stored.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
ColumnAssembly
All column components in their order along the flow path of the installed column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
InitialHeliumPressure
The pressure data of the Helium gas source before starting the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
InitialMethanePressure
The pressure data of the Methane gas source before starting the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
FinalHeliumPressure
The pressure data of the Helium gas source after finishing the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
FinalMethanePressure
The pressure data of the Methane gas source after finishing the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
InitialHydrogenGeneratorWater Weight
The pressure data of the Methane gas source before starting the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
FinalHydrogenGeneratorWater Weight
The pressure data of the Helium gas source after finishing the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
Replicate Experiments
Template
The protocol whose option selections should be selected as the default options for this protocol.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Protocol][ProtocolsTemplated]
ProtocolsTemplated
Protocols which were generated using this protocol's options as a starting point for its option defaults.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Protocol][Template]
Sample Preparation
PreparatoryUnitOperations
A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: _ | _
PreparatoryPrimitives
A list of transfers, consolidations, aliquots, mixes and dilutions that will be performed in the order listed to prepare samples for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: _ | _
VolumeCheckSamplePrep
Indicates if any liquid samples prepared by using the PreparatoryUnitOperations option should have their volumes measured and updated before running the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
IncubateSamplePreparation
For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be heated prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Incubate]
Header: Incubate
Class: Boolean
[IncubationTemperature]
Header: IncubationTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[IncubationTime]
Header: IncubationTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[Mix]
Header: Mix
Class: Boolean
[MixType]
Header: MixType
Class: Expression
[MixUntilDissolved]
Header: MixUntilDissolved
Class: Boolean
[MaxIncubationTime]
Header: MaxIncubationTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[IncubationInstrument]
Header: IncubationInstrument
Class: Link
[AnnealingTime]
Header: AnnealingTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[IncubateAliquotContainer]
Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[IncubateAliquot]
Header: IncubateAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
CentrifugeSamplePreparation
For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how the input samples should be spun down prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Centrifuge]
Header: Centrifuge
Class: Boolean
[CentrifugeInstrument]
Header: CentrifugeInstrument
Class: Link
[CentrifugeIntensity]
Header: CentrifugeIntensity
Class: VariableUnit
[CentrifugeTime]
Header: CentrifugeTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
[CentrifugeTemperature]
Header: CentrifugeTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[CentrifugeAliquotContainer]
Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[CentrifugeAliquot]
Header: CentrifugeAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
FilterSamplePreparation
For each member of SamplesIn, parameters describing how particulates should be separated from the input samples prior to any aliquoting or the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Filtration]
Header: Filtration
Class: Boolean
[FiltrationType]
Header: FiltrationType
Class: Expression
[Filter]
Header: Filter
Class: Link
Relation: Object[Container] | Model[Container] | Object[Sample] | Model[Sample] | Object[Item] | Model[Item]
[FilterMaterial]
Header: FilterMaterial
Class: Expression
[FilterPoreSize]
Header: FilterPoreSize
Class: Real
Unit: 1 micrometer
[FilterContainerOut]
Header: FilterContainerOut
Class: Expression
[FilterInstrument]
Header: FilterInstrument
Class: Link
Relation: Model[Instrument, FilterBlock] | Object[Instrument, FilterBlock] | Model[Instrument, PeristalticPump] | Object[Instrument, PeristalticPump] | Model[Instrument, VacuumPump] | Object[Instrument, VacuumPump] | Model[Instrument, Centrifuge] | Object[Instrument, Centrifuge] | Model[Instrument, SyringePump] | Object[Instrument, SyringePump]
[FilterSyringe]
Header: FilterSyringe
Class: Link
[FilterHousing]
Header: FilterHousing
Class: Link
[FilterIntensity]
Header: FilterIntensity
Class: VariableUnit
[FilterTime]
Header: FilterTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
[FilterTemperature]
Header: FilterTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[FilterSterile]
Header: FilterSterile
Class: Boolean
[FilterAliquotContainer]
Header: FilterAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[FilterAliquot]
Header: FilterAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[PrefilterMaterial]
Header: PrefilterMaterial
Class: Expression
[PrefilterPoreSize]
Header: PrefilterPoreSize
Class: Real
Unit: 1 micrometer
[FilterAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: FilterAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
SamplePreparationProtocols
Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the SamplesIn prior to starting the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
PooledIncubateSample Preparation
For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Incubate]
Header: Incubate
Class: Boolean
[IncubationTemperature]
Header: IncubationTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[IncubationTime]
Header: IncubationTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[Mix]
Header: Mix
Class: Boolean
[MixType]
Header: MixType
Class: Expression
[MixUntilDissolved]
Header: MixUntilDissolved
Class: Boolean
[MaxIncubationTime]
Header: MaxIncubationTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[IncubationInstrument]
Header: IncubationInstrument
Class: Link
[AnnealingTime]
Header: AnnealingTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[IncubateAliquotContainer]
Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[IncubateAliquot]
Header: IncubateAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
NestedIndexMatchingIncubate SamplePreparation
For each member of NestedIndexMatchingSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be incubated after aliquoting but prior to the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Incubate]
Header: Incubate
Class: Boolean
[IncubationTemperature]
Header: IncubationTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[IncubationTime]
Header: IncubationTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[Mix]
Header: Mix
Class: Boolean
[MixType]
Header: MixType
Class: Expression
[MixUntilDissolved]
Header: MixUntilDissolved
Class: Boolean
[MaxIncubationTime]
Header: MaxIncubationTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[IncubationInstrument]
Header: IncubationInstrument
Class: Link
[AnnealingTime]
Header: AnnealingTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
[IncubateAliquotContainer]
Header: IncubateAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[IncubateAliquot]
Header: IncubateAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[IncubateAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: IncubateAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
PooledCentrifugeSample Preparation
For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Centrifuge]
Header: Centrifuge
Class: Boolean
[CentrifugeInstrument]
Header: CentrifugeInstrument
Class: Link
[CentrifugeIntensity]
Header: CentrifugeIntensity
Class: VariableUnit
[CentrifugeTime]
Header: CentrifugeTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
[CentrifugeTemperature]
Header: CentrifugeTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[CentrifugeAliquotContainer]
Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[CentrifugeAliquot]
Header: CentrifugeAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
NestedIndexMatchingCentrifuge SamplePreparation
For each member of PooledSamplesIn, parameters describing how the pooled samples should be centrifuge after aliquoting and pooled mixing but prior to the start of the experiment.
Format: Multiple
[Centrifuge]
Header: Centrifuge
Class: Boolean
[CentrifugeInstrument]
Header: CentrifugeInstrument
Class: Link
[CentrifugeIntensity]
Header: CentrifugeIntensity
Class: VariableUnit
[CentrifugeTime]
Header: CentrifugeTime
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
[CentrifugeTemperature]
Header: CentrifugeTemperature
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
[CentrifugeAliquotContainer]
Header: CentrifugeAliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[CentrifugeAliquot]
Header: CentrifugeAliquot
Class: Real
Unit: 1 liter
[CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell]
Header: CentrifugeAliquotDestinationWell
Class: Expression
FilteredSamples
Samples corresponding to filtered eluents of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Sample]
Dilute
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether or not the sample was diluted prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
DilutionSolventVolume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume to move from the DilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
SecondaryDilutionSolvent Volume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume to move from the SecondaryDilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
TertiaryDilutionSolventVolume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume to move from the TertiaryDilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
Agitate
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether or not the sample was mixed by swirling the container for a specified time at a specified rotational speed and temperature prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
AgitationTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the time that each sample was incubated in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
AgitationTemperature
For each member of SamplesIn, the temperature at which each sample was incubated at in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
AgitationMixRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the rate (in RPM) at which each sample was swirled at in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 revolution per minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 RPM]
AgitationOnTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time for which the agitator will swirl before switching directions.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
AgitationOffTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time for which the agitator will idle while switching directions.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
Vortex
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether or not the sample was spun in place (vortexed) prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
VortexMixRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the rate (in RPM) at which the sample was vortexed in the vortex mixer prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 revolution per minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 RPM]
VortexTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time for which the sample was vortex mixed prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
SamplingMethod
For each member of SamplesIn, the sampling method that was used to extract a mixture of analytes from the sample vial and inject those analytes into the injection port.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCSamplingMethodP
HeadspaceSyringeTemperature
For each member of SamplesIn, the temperature that the headspace syringe was held at during the sampling task.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
LiquidPreInjectionSyringeWash
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether the instrument will rinse the liquid injection syringe with any of the syringe wash solvents in an attempt to remove any impurities present prior to sample aspiration.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
LiquidPreInjectionSyringeWash Volume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of the injection syringe to fill with wash solvent during each pre-injection syringe washing step.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
LiquidPreInjectionSyringeWash Rate
For each member of SamplesIn, the aspiration rate that was used to draw and dispense liquid during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
LiquidPreInjectionNumberOf SolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using WashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidPreInjectionNumberOf SecondarySolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using SecondaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidPreInjectionNumberOf TertiarySolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using TertiaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidPreInjectionNumberOf QuaternarySolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using QuaternaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidSampleWash
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether the liquid injection syringe was flushed with sample prior to aspirating the sample InjectionVolume for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
NumberOfLiquidSampleWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform on the injection syringe using the sample during the pre-injection sample washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidSampleWashVolume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of the sample that was used to rinse the syringe during the pre-injection sample washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
HeadspacePreInjectionFlush Time
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the headspace tool will flow helium through the injection syringe (thus purging the syringe environment) before drawing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
SPMECondition
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether or not the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned prior to sample adsorption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
SPMEConditioningTemperature
For each member of SamplesIn, the temperature at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated in flowing Helium prior to exposure to the sample environment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
SPMEPreConditioningTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned before adsorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
SPMEDerivatizingAgent
For each member of SamplesIn, the on-fiber derivatizing agent to be used to modify the sample during sample adsorption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SPMEDerivatizingAgent AdsorptionTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool will adsorb the derivatizing agent before adsorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
SPMEDerivatizationPosition
For each member of SamplesIn, the position in the vial (Top or Bottom) at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated with the derivatizing agent during fiber preparation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Top | Bottom
SPMEDerivatizationPosition Offset
For each member of SamplesIn, the distance from the SPMEDerivatizationPosition at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated with the derivatizing agent during fiber preparation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
AgitateWhileSampling
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates that the sample was collected by the injection tool while the sample is being agitated at the specified AgitationTemperature, AgitationRate, ...
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
SampleVialAspirationPosition
For each member of SamplesIn, the position in the vial (Top or Bottom) from which the sample was aspirated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCVialPositionP
SampleVialAspirationPosition Offset
For each member of SamplesIn, the distance of the tip of the injection syringe from the top or bottom of the sample vial (set by SampleVialAspirationPosition) during sample aspiration.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
SampleVialPenetrationRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the speed that the injection tool will penetrate the sample vial septum during sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Second
Aliquoting
AliquotSamplePreparation
For each member of AliquotSamples, parameters describing how aliquots should be drawn from the input samples after initial sample preparation in order to create new aliquot samples upon which aliquot preparation and the experiment should proceed.
Format: Multiple
[Aliquot]
Header: Aliquot
Class: Boolean
[AliquotAmount]
Header: AliquotAmount
Class: Expression
[TargetConcentration]
Header: TargetConcentration
Class: Expression
[AssayVolume]
Header: AssayVolume
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter
[AliquotContainer]
Header: AliquotContainer
Class: Expression
[AssayBuffer]
Header: AssayBuffer
Class: Link
[BufferDiluent]
Header: BufferDiluent
Class: Link
[BufferDilutionFactor]
Header: BufferDilutionFactor
Class: Real
[ConcentratedBuffer]
Header: ConcentratedBuffer
Class: Link
[DestinationWell]
Header: DestinationWell
Class: Expression
[TargetConcentrationAnalyte]
Header: TargetConcentrationAnalyte
Class: Expression
[AliquotSampleLabel]
Header: AliquotSampleLabel
Class: String
AliquotProtocols
Protocols used to create AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Protocol]
AliquotPreparationProtocols
Protocols used to mix, centrifuge, incubate, and filter the AliquotSamples prior to starting the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Protocol]
AliquotSamples
Samples corresponding to aliquots of SamplesIn generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Sample]
AliquotContainers
Containers that hold AliquotSamples generated during sample preparation and intended for use in this experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SaveAliquots
Indicates if the AliquotSamples should be stored after the experiment, rather than being discarded.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
ConsolidateAliquots
Indicates if identical aliquots should be consolidated in a single sample.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
AliquotPreparation
Indicates if the aliquotting should occur manually or on a robotic liquid handler.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PreparationMethodP
AliquotVolumes
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Micro Liter]
AliquotMasses
For each member of SamplesIn, the mass of a solid transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milligram
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milligram]
AliquotAmounts
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount transferred from the sample into the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: VariableUnit
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0 Milliliter] | GreaterP[0 Milligram] | GreaterP[0 Unit, 1 Unit]
TargetConcentrations
For each member of SamplesIn, the final concentration of analyte in the aliquot sample which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Milligram
Hold[GreaterP[0 Micro Molar] | GreaterP[0 ----------]]
Milliliter
AssayVolumes
For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the total volume of the reaction mixture which is used in lieu of the initial sample for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
AssayBuffers
For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the final buffers used to generate AliquotSamples by aliquoting SamplesIn.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
ConcentratedBuffers
For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the concentrated buffer source which is added to the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
BufferDilutionFactors
For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), he dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]
BufferDiluents
For each member of SamplesIn (or PooledSamplesIn), the diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
ConcentratedBuffer
The concentrated buffer source which is added to each of the AliquotSamples to obtain 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
BufferDilutionFactor
The dilution factor by which the concentrated buffer is diluted in preparing the AliquotSamples to obtain a 1x buffer concentration after dilution of the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Integer
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterP[0]
BufferDiluent
The diluent used to dilute the concentration of the concentrated buffer in preparing the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
AssayBuffer
The desired buffer for the AliquotSamples which are used in lieu of the SamplesIn for the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Sample Post-Processing
PostProcessingProtocols
Protocols used to perform post-processing such as sample imaging or volume measurement.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Protocol]
ImageSample
Indicates if the samples that are modified in the course of the experiment are imaged after running the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
MeasureVolume
Indicates if the volume of the liquid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
MeasureWeight
Indicates if the weight of the solid samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
Measure
Indicates if the volume/weight of the samples modified in the course of the experiment are measured after running the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
Storage
Indicates the conditions under which any samples generated by this experiment are stored after the protocol is completed.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal
Experimental Results
Data
Any primary data generated by this protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
SamplesOut
Any preparative samples generated by the protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
ContainersOut
Any containers holding SamplesOut generated by this protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
EnvironmentalData
Measurements of environmental conditions (temperature and humidity) recorded during the execution of this protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
StandardData
The chromatography traces generated for the standard's injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
BlankData
The chromatography traces generated for the blank's injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Data][Protocol]
Troubleshooting
TroubleshootingReports
Reports for errors that require troubleshooting associated with the execution of this top-level protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Resources
AwaitingResources
Indicates if this protocol is awaiting the arrival of items before it can be begun or continued.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
ShippingMaterials
Indicates the transactions, and the specific products or samples therein, that must be received before this protocol can be begun or continued.
Format: Multiple
[[1]] Transaction
Header: Transaction
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
[[2]] Required Product
Header: Required Product
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
HazardousWaste
The types of waste generated by this protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
DispenserContainers
Containers gathered as destinations for any resources obtained from a chemical dispenser.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
GasSources
A list of containers that supplied gas to instruments in this protocol through plumbing connections.
Format: Multiple
[[1]] Gas Type
Header: Gas Type
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GasP
[[2]] Source Container
Header: Source Container
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Container]
[[3]] Supplied Instrument
Header: Supplied Instrument
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Instrument]
Cleaning
WasteGenerated
For each type of waste generated by this protocol, the total amount (in grams) generated during the conduct of the protocol.
Format: Multiple
[Waste]
Header: Waste
Class: Link
Relation: Model[Sample]
[Weight]
Header: Weight
Class: Real
Unit: 1 gram
HeadspaceSyringeFlushing
For each member of SamplesIn, whether a stream of Helium was flowed through the cylinder of the headspace syringe without interruption between injections (Continuous), or if Helium was flowed through the cylinder of the headspace syringe before and/or after sample aspiration for specified amounts of time.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Continuous | {(BeforeSampleAspiration | AfterSampleInjection)..}
LiquidPostInjectionSyringe Wash
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether the instrument will rinse the liquid injection syringe with any of the syringe wash solvents in an attempt to remove any impurities present after sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
LiquidPostInjectionSyringe WashVolume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of the injection syringe to fill with wash solvent during each post-injection syringe washing step.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
LiquidPostInjectionSyringe WashRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the aspiration rate that was used to draw and dispense liquid during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
LiquidPostInjectionNumberOf SolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using the syringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidPostInjectionNumberOf SecondarySolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using the SecondarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidPostInjectionNumberOf TertiarySolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using the TertiarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidPostInjectionNumberOf QuaternarySolventWashes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of washes to perform using the QuaternarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
HeadspacePostInjectionFlush Time
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the headspace tool will flow helium through the injection syringe (thus purging the syringe environment) after injecting a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
SPMEPostInjectionConditioning Time
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned after desorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
Storage Information
StoragePrice
The total monthly price for warehousing all user owned items associated with this protocol in an ECL facility under the storage conditions specified by each item.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 US dollar per month
Programmatic Pattern: USD
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 -----]]
Month
Sample Storage
SamplesInStorage
For each member of SamplesIn, The storage conditions under which any input samples to this experiment should be stored after their usage in this experiment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal
AliquotStorage
For each member of AliquotSamples, The storage conditions under which any aliquot samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal
SamplesOutStorage
For each member of SamplesOut, the storage conditions under which any output samples generated by this experiment should be stored after the protocol is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: SampleStorageTypeP | Disposal
Option Handling
ResolvedOptions
The final options used as parameters for this protocol, after automatic options are resolved.
Format: Single
Class: Compressed
Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}
UnresolvedOptions
The verbatim options originally input by the protocol author to generate this protocol, often with some options set to Automatic.
Format: Single
Class: Compressed
Programmatic Pattern: {_Rule...}
Computations
ParallelComputations
List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
ComputationsOutstanding
Indicates if any of the computation jobs in ParallelComputations have not yet completed.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
ErroneousComputations
List of computational jobs generated and run in parallel to the execution of this protocol in which a warning or error was thown, or that did not finish.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Instrument Specifications
Instrument
The gas chromatograph used to separate analytes in a sample in the gas phase during this experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
CarrierGas
The gas to be used to push the vaporized analytes through the column during chromatographic separation of the samples injected into the GC.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCCarrierGasP
Inlet
The inlet to be used to inject the samples onto the column.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCInletP
InletLiner
The inlet liner, a glass insert into which the sample is injected in the inlet, that was installed in the inlet during this experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
LinerORing
The inlet liner O-ring, which seals the inlet volume from the septum purge volume in the inlet, to be installed in the inlet with the inlet liner during this experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
InletSeptum
The inlet septum, which the injection syringe will penetrate to inject the sample into the inlet, to be installed in the inlet during this experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Columns
The capillary column(s), in order of installation, that SamplesIn was injected onto for separation during analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
TrimColumn
For each member of Columns, indicates whether or not a length of the inlet end of the column was removed, typically to remove suspected contamination from the column inlet if column performance begins to degrade. Trimming can be performed less frequently if a guard column is used.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
ConditionColumn
Indicates whether or not the column was conditioned prior to the separation of samples.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
LiquidInjectionSyringe
The syringe that was used to inject liquid samples onto the column.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
HeadspaceInjectionSyringe
The syringe that was used to inject headspace samples onto the column.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SPMEInjectionFiber
The Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber that was used to inject samples onto the column.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
LiquidHandlingSyringe
The syringe that was installed into the liquid handling tool on the autosampler deck.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Detector
The detector used to obtain data during this experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCDetectorP
FIDMakeupGas
The desired capillary makeup gas flowed into the Flame Ionization Detector (FID) during sample analysis.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: InertGCCarrierGasP
DilutionSolvent
Dilution solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SecondaryDilutionSolvent
Secondary dilution solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
TertiaryDilutionSolvent
Tertiary dilution solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SyringeWashSolvent
Syringe wash solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
SecondarySyringeWashSolvent
Secondary syringe wash solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
TertiarySyringeWashSolvent
Tertiary syringe wash solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
QuaternarySyringeWashSolvent
Quaternary syringe wash solvent to be available for dilution/sample modification procedures.
Format: Single
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Instrument Setup
TrimColumnLength
For each member of Columns, the length of the inlet end of the column to remove prior to installation of the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 meter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Meter]
ColumnConditioningGas
The carrier gas used to purge the column(s) during the column conditioning step, which occurs when the column is installed.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: InertGCCarrierGasP
ColumnConditioningTime
The time for which the column was purged by the column conditioning gas prior to separation of standards and samples in the column during the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
ColumnConditioningTemperature
The temperature at which the column was conditioned prior to separation of standards and samples in the column during the experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
Injection
LiquidSampleFillingStrokes
For each member of SamplesIn, the number of filling strokes to perform when drawing a sample for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
LiquidSampleFillingStrokes Volume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of the filling strokes to draw when drawing a sample for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
LiquidFillingStrokeDelay
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the injection tool will idle between filling strokes.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
InjectionVolume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of sample to draw into the liquid or headspace tool sample syringe for introduction of the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
LiquidSampleOverAspiration Volume
For each member of SamplesIn, the volume of air to draw into the liquid sample syringe after aspirating the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
SampleAspirationRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the volumetric rate at which the sample was drawn during the sampling procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
SampleAspirationDelay
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the injection tool will idle after aspirating the sample to allow the pressures in the sample vial and syringe to equilibrate.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
SPMESampleExtractionTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the injection tool will leave the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber in contact with the sample for adsorption of analytes onto the SPME fiber.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
InjectionInletPenetration Depth
For each member of SamplesIn, the distance through the inlet septum that the injection tool will position the injection syringe tip during injection of the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
InjectionInletPenetrationRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the speed that the injection tool will penetrate the inlet septum during injection of the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Second
InjectionSignalMode
For each member of SamplesIn, indicates whether the instrument will start the run clock before or after the sample has been introduced into the vaporization chamber of the inlet by depressing the plunger of the injection tool (while the syringe has already been inserted into the inlet) during the injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PlungerUp | PlungerDown
PreInjectionTimeDelay
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the syringe was held in the inlet before the plunger is depressed and the sample is introduced into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
SampleInjectionRate
For each member of SamplesIn, the injection rate that was used to dispense a fluid sample into the inlet during the sample injection procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
SPMESampleDesorptionTime
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the injection tool will leave the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber exposed in the inlet vaporization chamber.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
PostInjectionTimeDelay
For each member of SamplesIn, the amount of time the syringe was held in the inlet after the plunger has been completely depressed and before it is withdrawn from the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
InjectionTable
The order of Sample, Standard, and Blank sample loading into the Instrument during measurement.
Format: Multiple
[Type]
Header: Type
Class: Expression
[Sample]
Header: Sample
Class: Link
[SamplingMethod]
Header: SamplingMethod
Class: Expression
[SamplePreparationOptions]
Header: SamplePreparationOptions
Class: Expression
[SeparationMethod]
Header: SeparationMethod
Class: Link
Relation: Object[Method]
[Data]
Header: Data
Class: Link
Relation: Object[Data]
Injection Preparation
PostInjectionNextSample PreparationSteps
For each member of SamplesIn, the sample preparation step up to which the autosampling arm proceeded (as described in Figures 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, and 3.10 in the ExperimentGasChromatography help file) to prepare to inject the next sample in the injection sequence prior to the completion of the separation of the sample that has just been injected. If NoSteps are specified, the autosampler will wait until a separation is complete to begin preparing the next sample in the injection queue.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: NoSteps | SolventWash | SampleWash | SampleFillingStrokes | SampleAspiration
Standards
IncludeStandards
Indicates if samples were injected to be used for quantification of the samples being measured in this experiment.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
Standards
The reference compound(s) to inject into the instrument, often used for quantification or to check internal measurement consistency.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
StandardVial
For each member of Standards, the container in which the standard was prepared for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
StandardAmount
For each member of Standards, the volume or mass of standard that was placed in the StandardVial during preparation for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Liter]
StandardDilute
For each member of Standards, indicates whether or not the sample was diluted prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardDilutionSolventVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume to move from the DilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardSecondaryDilution SolventVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume to move from the SecondaryDilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardTertiaryDilution SolventVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume to move from the TertiaryDilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardAgitate
For each member of Standards, indicates whether or not the sample was mixed by swirling the container for a specified time at a specified rotational speed and temperature prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardAgitationTime
For each member of Standards, the time that each sample was incubated in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardAgitationTemperature
For each member of Standards, the temperature at which each sample was incubated at in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
StandardAgitationMixRate
For each member of Standards, the rate (in RPM) at which each sample was swirled at in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 revolution per minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 RPM]
StandardAgitationOnTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time for which the agitator will swirl before switching directions.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardAgitationOffTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time for which the agitator will idle while switching directions.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardVortex
For each member of Standards, indicates whether or not the sample was spun in place (vortexed) prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardVortexMixRate
For each member of Standards, the rate (in RPM) at which the sample was vortexed in the vortex mixer prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 revolution per minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 RPM]
StandardVortexTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time for which the sample was vortex mixed prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardSamplingMethod
For each member of Standards, the sampling method that was used to extract a mixture of analytes from the sample vial and inject those analytes into the injection port.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCSamplingMethodP
StandardHeadspaceSyringe Temperature
For each member of Standards, the temperature that the headspace syringe was held at during the sampling task.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
StandardLiquidPreInjection SyringeWash
For each member of Standards, indicates whether the instrument will rinse the liquid injection syringe with any of the syringe wash solvents in an attempt to remove any impurities present prior to sample aspiration.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardLiquidPreInjection SyringeWashVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume of the injection syringe to fill with wash solvent during each pre-injection syringe washing step.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardLiquidPreInjection SyringeWashRate
For each member of Standards, the aspiration rate that was used to draw and dispense liquid during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
StandardLiquidPreInjection NumberOfSolventWashes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using WashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidPreInjection NumberOfSecondarySolvent Washes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using SecondaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidPreInjection NumberOfTertiarySolventWashes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using TertiaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidPreInjection NumberOfQuaternarySolvent Washes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using QuaternaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidSampleWash
For each member of Standards, indicates whether the liquid injection syringe was flushed with sample prior to aspirating the sample InjectionVolume for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardNumberOfLiquidSample Washes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform on the injection syringe using the sample during the pre-injection sample washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidSampleWash Volume
For each member of Standards, the volume of the sample that was used to rinse the syringe during the pre-injection sample washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardLiquidSampleFilling Strokes
For each member of Standards, the number of filling strokes to perform when drawing a sample for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidSampleFilling StrokesVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume of the filling strokes to draw when drawing a sample for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardLiquidFillingStroke Delay
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the injection tool will idle between filling strokes.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardHeadspaceSyringe Flushing
For each member of Standards, whether a stream of Helium was flowed through the cylinder of the headspace syringe without interruption between injections (Continuous), or if Helium was flowed through the cylinder of the headspace syringe before and/or after sample aspiration for specified amounts of time.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardHeadspacePreInjection FlushTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the headspace tool will flow helium through the injection syringe (thus purging the syringe environment) before drawing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardSPMECondition
For each member of Standards, indicates whether or not the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned prior to sample adsorption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardSPMEConditioning Temperature
For each member of Standards, the temperature at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated in flowing Helium prior to exposure to the sample environment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
StandardSPMEPreConditioning Time
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned before adsorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardSPMEDerivatizingAgent
For each member of Standards, the on-fiber derivatizing agent to be used to modify the sample during sample adsorption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
StandardSPMEDerivatizingAgent AdsorptionTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool will adsorb the derivatizing agent before adsorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardSPMEDerivatization Position
For each member of Standards, the position in the vial (Top or Bottom) at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated with the derivatizing agent during fiber preparation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCVialPositionP
StandardSPMEDerivatization PositionOffset
For each member of Standards, the distance from the SPMEDerivatizationPosition at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated with the derivatizing agent during fiber preparation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
StandardAgitateWhileSampling
For each member of Standards, indicates that the headspace sample was drawn while the sample is being agitated at the specified AgitationTemperature, AgitationRate, ...
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardSampleVialAspiration Position
For each member of Standards, the position in the vial (Top or Bottom) from which the sample was aspirated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCVialPositionP
StandardSampleVialAspiration PositionOffset
For each member of Standards, the distance of the tip of the injection syringe from the top or bottom of the sample vial (set by SampleVialAspirationPosition) during sample aspiration.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
StandardSampleVialPenetration Rate
For each member of Standards, the speed that the injection tool will penetrate the sample vial septum during sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Second
StandardInjectionVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume of sample to draw into the liquid or headspace tool sample syringe for introduction of the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardLiquidSampleOver AspirationVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume of air to draw into the liquid sample syringe after aspirating the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
StandardSampleAspirationRate
For each member of Standards, the volumetric rate at which the sample was drawn during the sampling procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
StandardSampleAspirationDelay
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the injection tool will idle after aspirating the sample to allow the pressures in the sample vial and syringe to equilibrate.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardSPMESampleExtraction Time
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the injection tool will leave the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber in contact with the sample for adsorption of analytes onto the SPME fiber.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardInjectionInlet PenetrationDepth
For each member of Standards, the distance through the inlet septum that the injection tool will position the injection syringe tip during injection of the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
StandardInjectionInlet PenetrationRate
For each member of Standards, the speed that the injection tool will penetrate the inlet septum during injection of the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Second
StandardInjectionSignalMode
For each member of Standards, whether the instrument will start the run clock before or after the sample has been introduced into the vaporization chamber of the inlet (while the syringe has already been inserted into the inlet) during the injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PlungerUp | PlungerDown
StandardPreInjectionTimeDelay
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the syringe was held in the inlet before the plunger is depressed and the sample is introduced into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardSampleInjectionRate
For each member of Standards, the injection rate that was used to dispense a fluid sample into the inlet during the sample injection procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
StandardSPMESampleDesorption Time
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the injection tool will leave the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber exposed in the inlet vaporization chamber.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardPostInjectionTime Delay
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the syringe was held in the inlet after the plunger has been completely depressed and before it is withdrawn from the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardLiquidPostInjection SyringeWash
For each member of Standards, indicates whether the instrument will rinse the liquid injection syringe with any of the syringe wash solvents in an attempt to remove any impurities present after sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardLiquidPostInjection SyringeWashVolume
For each member of Standards, the volume of the injection syringe to fill with wash solvent during each post-injection syringe washing step.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
StandardLiquidPostInjection SyringeWashRate
For each member of Standards, the aspiration rate that was used to draw and dispense liquid during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
StandardLiquidPostInjection NumberOfSolventWashes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using the syringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidPostInjection NumberOfSecondarySolvent Washes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using the SecondarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidPostInjection NumberOfTertiarySolventWashes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using the TertiarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardLiquidPostInjection NumberOfQuaternarySolvent Washes
For each member of Standards, the number of washes to perform using the QuaternarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardPostInjectionNext SamplePreparationSteps
For each member of Standards, the sample preparation step up to which the autosampling arm proceeded (as described in Figures 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, and 3.10 in the ExperimentGasChromatography help file) to prepare to inject the next sample in the injection sequence prior to the completion of the separation of the sample that has just been injected. If NoSteps are specified, the autosampler will wait until a separation is complete to begin preparing the next sample in the injection queue.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: NoSteps | SolventWash | SampleWash | SampleFillingStrokes | SampleAspiration
StandardHeadspacePost InjectionFlushTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the headspace tool will flow helium through the injection syringe (thus purging the syringe environment) after injecting a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
StandardSPMEPostInjection ConditioningTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned after desorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardSeparationMethod
For each member of Standards, a collection of inlet, column, and oven parameters that were used to perform the chromatographic separation after the sample has been injected.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Method]
StandardInletMode
For each member of Standards, whether the inlet was used in split, splitless, pulsed split, pulsed splitless, solvent vent, or direct injection mode.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCInletModeP
StandardInletSeptumPurgeFlow Rate
For each member of Standards, the flow rate of carrier gas that was passed through the inlet septum purge valve, which will continuously flush the volume inside the inlet between the inlet septum and the inlet liner.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
StandardInitialInlet Temperature
For each member of Standards, the desired inlet temperature prior to the Multimode inlet (MMI) temperature profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
StandardInitialInlet TemperatureDuration
For each member of Standards, the amount of time into the method to hold the Multimode inlet (MMI) at its InitialInletTemperature before starting the MMI temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardInletTemperature Profile
For each member of Standards, describes how the inlet temperature will evolve as a function of time after injection of the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Kelvin
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Kelvin]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 Kelvin] | Isothermal]
Minute
StandardSplitRatio
For each member of Standards, the ratio of flow rate out of the inlet vaporization chamber that passes into the inlet split vent to the flow rate out of the inlet vaporization chamber that passes into the capillary column (see Figure 3.1 in the ExperimentGasChromatography help file). This value is equal to the theoretical ratio of the amount of injected sample that will pass onto the column to the amount of sample that was eliminated from the inlet through the split valve.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
StandardSplitVentFlowRate
For each member of Standards, the desired flow rate through the inlet that will exit the inlet through the inlet split vent during sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
StandardSplitlessTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the split valve will remain closed after injecting the sample into the injector.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardInitialInletPressure
For each member of Standards, the desired split pulse pressure (in PSI gauge pressure) that was imparted during sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
StandardInitialInletTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time the split inlet will impart a pressure pulse after the sample has been injected into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardGasSaver
For each member of Standards, indicates whether the gas saver was used during the experiment. The gas saver reduces flow through the split vent during sample separation, reducing Helium consumption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
StandardGasSaverFlowRate
For each member of Standards, the desired gas flow rate that the total inlet flow was reduced to when the gas saver is activated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
StandardGasSaverActivation Time
For each member of Standards, the amount of time after the beginning of each run that the gas saver was activated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardSolventElimination FlowRate
For each member of Standards, the flow rate that was used to vent the solvent from the Multimode inlet (MMI) during a solvent vented injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
StandardGCColumnMode
For each member of Standards, the mode that the column will operate in during sample separation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCColumnModeP
StandardInitialColumnFlowRate
For each member of Standards, the initial column gas flow rate setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
StandardInitialColumnPressure
For each member of Standards, the initial column pressure (in PSI gauge pressure) setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
StandardInitialColumnAverage Velocity
For each member of Standards, the initial column average linear gas velocity setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 centimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Centi ------]]
Second
StandardInitialColumn ResidenceTime
For each member of Standards, the initial column holdup time setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardInitialColumnSetpoint Duration
For each member of Standards, the amount of time into the method to hold the column at a specified initial column parameter (InitialColumnFlowRate, InitialColumnPressure, InitialColumnAverageVelocity, InitialColumnResidenceTime) before starting a pressure or flow rate profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardColumnPressureProfile
For each member of Standards, the pressure ramping profile for the inlet that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PSI
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 PSI]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 PSI], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 PSI] | ConstantPressure]
Minute
StandardColumnFlowRateProfile
For each member of Standards, the flow rate ramping profile for the inlet that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
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Liter Minute Liter Liter
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Milli ------]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 Milli ------], GreaterP[0 Milli ------], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 Milli ------] | ConstantFlowRate]
Minute Minute Minute Minute
StandardOvenEquilibrationTime
For each member of Standards, the time to dwell at the initial OvenTemperature before the instrument status is set to ready.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardInitialOven Temperature
For each member of Standards, the desired column oven temperature setpoint prior to the column oven temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
StandardInitialOven TemperatureDuration
For each member of Standards, the amount of time into the separation to hold the column oven at its OvenInitialTemperature before starting the column oven temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardOvenTemperature Profile
For each member of Standards, the temperature profile for the column oven that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Kelvin
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Kelvin]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | {GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterP[0 Minute]} | Isothermal]
Minute
StandardPostRunOven Temperature
For each member of Standards, the column oven set point temperature that will be applied once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
StandardPostRunOvenTime
For each member of Standards, the amount of time to hold the column at its PostRunOvenTemperature and PostRunFlowRate/PostRunPressure once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
StandardFrequency
Specify the frequency at which Standard measurements were inserted among samples.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: None | First | Last | FirstAndLast | MethodChange
Blanking
IncludeBlanks
Indicates if samples were injected as negative controls for comparison to the samples and standards.
Format: Single
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
Blanks
The reference compound(s) to inject into the instrument, often used for quantification or to check internal measurement consistency.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
BlankVial
For each member of Blanks, the container in which the blank was prepared for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
BlankAmount
For each member of Blanks, the volume or mass of blank that was placed in the BlankVial during preparation for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Liter]
BlankDilute
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether or not the sample was diluted prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankDilutionSolventVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume to move from the DilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankSecondaryDilutionSolvent Volume
For each member of Blanks, the volume to move from the SecondaryDilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankTertiaryDilutionSolvent Volume
For each member of Blanks, the volume to move from the TertiaryDilutionSolvent vial into the sample vial.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankAgitate
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether or not the sample was mixed by swirling the container for a specified time at a specified rotational speed and temperature prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankAgitationTime
For each member of Blanks, the time that each sample was incubated in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankAgitationTemperature
For each member of Blanks, the temperature at which each sample was incubated at in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
BlankAgitationMixRate
For each member of Blanks, the rate (in RPM) at which each sample was swirled at in the agitator prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 revolution per minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 RPM]
BlankAgitationOnTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time for which the agitator will swirl before switching directions.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankAgitationOffTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time for which the agitator will idle while switching directions.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankVortex
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether or not the sample was spun in place (vortexed) prior to sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankVortexMixRate
For each member of Blanks, the rate (in RPM) at which the sample was vortexed in the vortex mixer prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 revolution per minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 RPM]
BlankVortexTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time for which the sample was vortex mixed prior to analysis.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankSamplingMethod
For each member of Blanks, the sampling method that was used to extract a mixture of analytes from the sample vial and inject those analytes into the injection port.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCSamplingMethodP
BlankHeadspaceSyringe Temperature
For each member of Blanks, the temperature that the headspace syringe was held at during the sampling task.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin] | Ambient
BlankLiquidPreInjection SyringeWash
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether the instrument will rinse the liquid injection syringe with any of the syringe wash solvents in an attempt to remove any impurities present prior to sample aspiration.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankLiquidPreInjection SyringeWashVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume of the injection syringe to fill with wash solvent during each pre-injection syringe washing step.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankLiquidPreInjection SyringeWashRate
For each member of Blanks, the aspiration rate that was used to draw and dispense liquid during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
BlankLiquidPreInjectionNumber OfSolventWashes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using WashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidPreInjectionNumber OfSecondarySolventWashes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using SecondaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidPreInjectionNumber OfTertiarySolventWashes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using TertiaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidPreInjectionNumber OfQuaternarySolventWashes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using QuaternaryWashSolvent during the pre-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidSampleWash
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether the liquid injection syringe was flushed with sample prior to aspirating the sample InjectionVolume for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankNumberOfLiquidSample Washes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform on the injection syringe using the sample during the pre-injection sample washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidSampleWashVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume of the sample that was used to rinse the syringe during the pre-injection sample washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankLiquidSampleFilling Strokes
For each member of Blanks, the number of filling strokes to perform when drawing a sample for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidSampleFilling StrokesVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume of the filling strokes to draw when drawing a sample for injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankLiquidFillingStrokeDelay
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the injection tool will idle between filling strokes.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankHeadspaceSyringeFlushing
For each member of Blanks, whether a stream of Helium was flowed through the cylinder of the headspace syringe without interruption between injections (Continuous), or if Helium was flowed through the cylinder of the headspace syringe before and/or after sample aspiration for specified amounts of time.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankHeadspacePreInjection FlushTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the headspace tool will flow helium through the injection syringe (thus purging the syringe environment) before drawing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankSPMECondition
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether or not the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned prior to sample adsorption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankSPMEConditioning Temperature
For each member of Blanks, the temperature at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated in flowing Helium prior to exposure to the sample environment.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
BlankSPMEPreConditioningTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned before adsorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankSPMEDerivatizingAgent
For each member of Blanks, the on-fiber derivatizing agent to be used to modify the sample during sample adsorption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
BlankSPMEDerivatizingAgent AdsorptionTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool will adsorb the derivatizing agent before adsorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankSPMEDerivatization Position
For each member of Blanks, the position in the vial (Top or Bottom) at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated with the derivatizing agent during fiber preparation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCVialPositionP
BlankSPMEDerivatization PositionOffset
For each member of Blanks, the distance from the SPMEDerivatizationPosition at which the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber was treated with the derivatizing agent during fiber preparation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
BlankAgitateWhileSampling
For each member of Blanks, indicates that the headspace sample was drawn while the sample is being agitated at the specified AgitationTemperature, AgitationRate, ...
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankSampleVialAspiration Position
For each member of Blanks, the position in the vial (Top or Bottom) from which the sample was aspirated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCVialPositionP
BlankSampleVialAspiration PositionOffset
For each member of Blanks, the distance of the tip of the injection syringe from the top or bottom of the sample vial (set by SampleVialAspirationPosition) during sample aspiration.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
BlankSampleVialPenetration Rate
For each member of Blanks, the speed that the injection tool will penetrate the sample vial septum during sampling.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Second
BlankInjectionVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume of sample to draw into the liquid or headspace tool sample syringe for introduction of the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankLiquidSampleOver AspirationVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume of air to draw into the liquid sample syringe after aspirating the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Micro Liter]
BlankSampleAspirationRate
For each member of Blanks, the volumetric rate at which the sample was drawn during the sampling procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
BlankSampleAspirationDelay
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the injection tool will idle after aspirating the sample to allow the pressures in the sample vial and syringe to equilibrate.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankSPMESampleExtractionTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the injection tool will leave the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber in contact with the sample for adsorption of analytes onto the SPME fiber.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankInjectionInlet PenetrationDepth
For each member of Blanks, the distance through the inlet septum that the injection tool will position the injection syringe tip during injection of the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Milli Meter]
BlankInjectionInlet PenetrationRate
For each member of Blanks, the speed that the injection tool will penetrate the inlet septum during injection of the sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 millimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Second
BlankInjectionSignalMode
For each member of Blanks, whether the instrument will start the run clock before or after the sample has been introduced into the vaporization chamber of the inlet (while the syringe has already been inserted into the inlet) during the injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PlungerUp | PlungerDown
BlankPreInjectionTimeDelay
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the syringe was held in the inlet before the plunger is depressed and the sample is introduced into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankSampleInjectionRate
For each member of Blanks, the injection rate that was used to dispense a fluid sample into the inlet during the sample injection procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
BlankSPMESampleDesorptionTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the injection tool will leave the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) fiber exposed in the inlet vaporization chamber.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankPostInjectionTimeDelay
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the syringe was held in the inlet after the plunger has been completely depressed and before it is withdrawn from the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankLiquidPostInjection SyringeWash
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether the instrument will rinse the liquid injection syringe with any of the syringe wash solvents in an attempt to remove any impurities present after sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankLiquidPostInjection SyringeWashVolume
For each member of Blanks, the volume of the injection syringe to fill with wash solvent during each post-injection syringe washing step.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
BlankLiquidPostInjection SyringeWashRate
For each member of Blanks, the aspiration rate that was used to draw and dispense liquid during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 microliter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Micro ------]]
Second
BlankLiquidPostInjection NumberOfSolventWashes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using the syringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidPostInjection NumberOfSecondarySolvent Washes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using the SecondarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidPostInjection NumberOfTertiarySolventWashes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using the TertiarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankLiquidPostInjection NumberOfQuaternarySolvent Washes
For each member of Blanks, the number of washes to perform using the QuaternarySyringeWashSolvent during the post-injection syringe washing procedure.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankPostInjectionNextSample PreparationSteps
For each member of Blanks, the sample preparation step up to which the autosampling arm proceeded (as described in Figures 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, and 3.10 in the ExperimentGasChromatography help file) to prepare to inject the next sample in the injection sequence prior to the completion of the separation of the sample that has just been injected. If NoSteps are specified, the autosampler will wait until a separation is complete to begin preparing the next sample in the injection queue.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: NoSteps | SolventWash | SampleWash | SampleFillingStrokes | SampleAspiration
BlankHeadspacePostInjection FlushTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the headspace tool will flow helium through the injection syringe (thus purging the syringe environment) after injecting a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 second
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Second]
BlankSPMEPostInjection ConditioningTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the Solid Phase MicroExtraction (SPME) tool was conditioned after desorbing a sample.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankSeparationMethod
For each member of Blanks, a collection of inlet, column, and oven parameters that were used to perform the chromatographic separation after the sample has been injected.
Format: Multiple
Class: Link
Programmatic Pattern: _Link
Relation: Object[Method]
BlankInletMode
For each member of Blanks, whether the inlet was used in split, splitless, pulsed split, pulsed splitless, solvent vent, or direct injection mode.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCInletModeP
BlankInletSeptumPurgeFlowRate
For each member of Blanks, the flow rate of carrier gas that was passed through the inlet septum purge valve, which will continuously flush the volume inside the inlet between the inlet septum and the inlet liner.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
BlankInitialInletTemperature
For each member of Blanks, the desired inlet temperature prior to the Multimode inlet (MMI) temperature profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
BlankInitialInletTemperature Duration
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time into the method to hold the Multimode inlet (MMI) at its InitialInletTemperature before starting the MMI temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankInletTemperatureProfile
For each member of Blanks, describes how the inlet temperature will evolve as a function of time after injection of the sample into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Kelvin
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Kelvin]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 Kelvin] | Isothermal]
Minute
BlankSplitRatio
For each member of Blanks, the ratio of flow rate out of the inlet vaporization chamber that passes into the inlet split vent to the flow rate out of the inlet vaporization chamber that passes into the capillary column (see Figure 3.1 in the ExperimentGasChromatography help file). This value is equal to the theoretical ratio of the amount of injected sample that will pass onto the column to the amount of sample that was eliminated from the inlet through the split valve.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0]
BlankSplitVentFlowRate
For each member of Blanks, the desired flow rate through the inlet that will exit the inlet through the inlet split vent during sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
BlankSplitlessTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the split valve will remain closed after injecting the sample into the injector.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankInitialInletPressure
For each member of Blanks, the desired split pulse pressure (in PSI gauge pressure) that was imparted during sample injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
BlankInitialInletTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time the split inlet will impart a pressure pulse after the sample has been injected into the inlet.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankGasSaver
For each member of Blanks, indicates whether the gas saver was used during the experiment. The gas saver reduces flow through the split vent during sample separation, reducing Helium consumption.
Format: Multiple
Class: Boolean
Programmatic Pattern: BooleanP
BlankGasSaverFlowRate
For each member of Blanks, the desired gas flow rate that the total inlet flow was reduced to when the gas saver is activated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
BlankGasSaverActivationTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time after the beginning of each run that the gas saver was activated.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankSolventEliminationFlow Rate
For each member of Blanks, the flow rate that was used to vent the solvent from the Multimode inlet (MMI) during a solvent vented injection.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
BlankGCColumnMode
For each member of Blanks, the mode that the column will operate in during sample separation.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: GCColumnModeP
BlankInitialColumnFlowRate
For each member of Blanks, the initial column gas flow rate setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 milliliter per minute
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Milli ------]]
Minute
BlankInitialColumnPressure
For each member of Blanks, the initial column pressure (in PSI gauge pressure) setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 pound‐force per inch squared
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 PSI]
BlankInitialColumnAverage Velocity
For each member of Blanks, the initial column average linear gas velocity setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 centimeter per second
Programmatic Pattern: Meter
Hold[GreaterEqualP[0 Centi ------]]
Second
BlankInitialColumnResidence Time
For each member of Blanks, the initial column holdup time setpoint.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankInitialColumnSetpoint Duration
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time into the method to hold the column at a specified initial column parameter (InitialColumnFlowRate, InitialColumnPressure, InitialColumnAverageVelocity, InitialColumnResidenceTime) before starting a pressure or flow rate profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankColumnPressureProfile
For each member of Blanks, the pressure ramping profile for the inlet that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: PSI
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 PSI]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 PSI], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 PSI] | ConstantPressure]
Minute
BlankColumnFlowRateProfile
For each member of Blanks, the flow rate ramping profile for the inlet that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Liter
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Liter Minute Liter Liter
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Milli ------]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 Milli ------], GreaterP[0 Milli ------], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | GreaterP[0 Milli ------] | ConstantFlowRate]
Minute Minute Minute Minute
BlankOvenEquilibrationTime
For each member of Blanks, the time to dwell at the initial OvenTemperature before the instrument status is set to ready.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankInitialOvenTemperature
For each member of Blanks, the desired column oven temperature setpoint prior to the column oven temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
BlankInitialOvenTemperature Duration
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time into the separation to hold the column oven at its OvenInitialTemperature before starting the column oven temperature Profile.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankOvenTemperatureProfile
For each member of Blanks, the temperature profile for the column oven that was run during sample separation in the column.
Format: Multiple
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: Kelvin
Hold[{{GreaterEqualP[0 Minute], GreaterP[0 Kelvin]}..} | {{GreaterP[0 ------], GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]}..} | {GreaterP[0 Kelvin], GreaterP[0 Minute]} | Isothermal]
Minute
BlankPostRunOvenTemperature
For each member of Blanks, the column oven set point temperature that will be applied once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 degree Celsius
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Kelvin]
BlankPostRunOvenTime
For each member of Blanks, the amount of time to hold the column at its PostRunOvenTemperature and PostRunFlowRate/PostRunPressure once the separation is completed.
Format: Multiple
Class: Real
Unit: 1 minute
Programmatic Pattern: GreaterEqualP[0 Minute]
BlankFrequency
Specify the frequency at which Blank measurements were inserted among samples.
Format: Single
Class: Expression
Programmatic Pattern: None | First | Last | FirstAndLast | MethodChange
Last modified on Mon 26 Sep 2022 15:43:50