
LS 6000 Scintillation System User’s Manual
PN 247971-F
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Setting Up User Programs
Editing A User Program
Phase Monitor
The 2 Phase Monitor detects and flags samples that have separated into two phases. A two
phase sample may yield inaccurate counting data. The sample may be thoroughly emulsified
when placed in the instrument, and may separate while waiting to be counted. Sometimes the
two phases are visually distinct. In other cases the only difference seen is a slight haze. When
plastic vials are used, even a distinct separation is not visible. If the sample and LS cocktail
separate into two distinct phases, the counting results may be invalid. When 2 Phase is
selected On, a warning is printed as 2P on the printout under the column heading 2Phase, if
phase separation has occurred. The sample is still counted.
To change the setting, highlight “Quench/Lum-Ex/2Phase” and press SELECT. The menu
shown in Figure 4.8 is displayed. Highlight “2 Phase Monitor” (if installed) and choose NO
(Off) or YES (On). If no other changes are desired, press PREVIOUS MENU to display the
Review/Edit Menu shown in Figure 4.4.
NOTE H# must be selected when 2 Phase Monitor is On. The minimu.m sample volume is 2.5 mL.
Low Level
Low Level provides a method of reducing the background counts caused by cosmic ray
interaction with glass in the counting chamber. Typically, the background of the unquenched
back-ground standard supplied with the instrument is reduced 50% when Low Level is used.
To change the setting, highlight “Low Level/Low Count Reject” and press SELECT. The Main
Editing Window displays two prompts. Highlight “Low Level Count Option” (if installed)
and choose Off or On. Press PREVIOUS MENU to display the Review/Edit Menu shown in
Figure 4.4.
NOTE Low Level is not available when Xtal is selected as the scintillator, or when Auto DPM Data Calculation
program is selected.
Low Count Reject
Low Sample Reject is provided to avoid excessive time counting samples with little or no
radioactivity, if these samples are not of interest. When Low Sample Reject is On, the sample
is monitored during the first 6 seconds of count time and then monitored every 3 seconds. If
the level of radioactivity in the sample is below the value entered for Low Count Reject
during any 3 second update, the sample count is terminated, the data printed, and the next
sample counted. The sample is rejected only if the cpm value is below the established value
for all isotopes selected.
To change the setting, highlight “Low Level/Low Count Reject” and press SELECT. The Main
Editing Window displays two prompts. Highlight “Low Count Reject Threshold”, and enter
the cpm of the threshold for low count reject. A zero turns Low Count Reject off. Press
PREVIOUS MENU to display the Re-view/Edit Menu shown in Figure 4.4.
Output Formats
The Output Format is dependent upon the Data Calculation Program selected. Standard print
formats for each of the Data Calculation Programs are given in the respective sections in
Section 5. The format of the printout can be customized to your requirements. The Edit
Formats are described in this section. If the RS232 port and/or the disk are installed, the
output formats for these can also be edited, as described in this section.
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