Empower Tip: System Policies

In this tip, we will discuss Data Processing System Policies. These system policies define the type of technique that Empower uses to process data. Each technique uses a unique integration algorithm and, therefore, processes data differently. Remember that you need the Alter System Policies privilege to make any changes to System Policies.

Let’s see how it’s done!

In the Configuration Manager window, select View > System Policies. Click on the Data Processing tab.

In this tip, we will concentrate on Data Processing Policies.

Use v3.0X Style Peak Width and Threshold Determination – this applies to the Traditional algorithm only. If enabled, Peak Width is set by selecting a peak and clicking the Set Processing Method Peak Width tool. Threshold is set by selecting a portion of the baseline and clicking the Set Processing Method Threshold tool.

Use V2.XX Style Retention Time Calculations – this applies to the Traditional algorithm only. If enabled, Retention Time will be determined using the highest point in the peak from the baseline.

Prompt User to Save Manual Changes – if enabled, when a User exits Review, Empower will prompt the User to save any changes made in Review. This could be applying a Method Set to an Injection, creating a calibration curve, and so forth.

Calculate % Deviation of Point From Curve – this applies to calibration curve points and how the %Deviation is calculated.

Enable Empower (1154) Apex Track Manual Integration – this applies to the Apex Track algorithm only. If enabled and you do manual integration, it will work like the original version of Empower. For example, if I manually integrate a pair of fused peaks Empower will drop a line at the valley point. With this policy enabled it will integrate as one peak.

Allow Interactive System Suitability when acquiring in RUN ONLY Mode – if enabled, a User can take advantage of Interactive System Suitability in the RUN ONLY mode. If System Suitability fails it can trigger, for example, Stop on Fault.

It’s that easy!