Testing the PDA detector for noise and drift

Testing the PDA detector for noise and drift
Topic LCI-USG-0220, Last Updated 11/07/2024

A dirty flow cell or a flow cell with bubbles can cause excessive noise and drift.

You can run a noise and drift test on the PDA detector from the system touchscreen.

  1. From the touchscreen, tap HEALTH > Troubleshoot.
  2. Tap the detector icon.
  3. Tap Noise and Drift Test, follow the on-screen prompts, and then tap START to begin the test.
    The screen reads Noise and Drift Test Completed and displays the test results.
  4. Tap DONE.

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