Use the Peak Detection page to identify and integrate the chromatogram peaks in an active chromatogram plot by specifying a peak detection algorithm. When using the ICIS or Genesis algorithm, you can manually select the chromatographic time range that the application uses to determine the baseline noise level. For instructions on using the Peak Detection page, see Detection and integration of chromatographic peaks.

NOTE

To undo all changes made to this page and to revert to the previously applied changes, select .

Procedure

  1. Open an injection or a raw data file.
  2. In the workspace, turn on the Info Bar toggle and then select the Peak Detection tab.
  3. The Peak Detection page opens.
  4. TIP

    You can make the Peak Detection page available or unavailable by using the filter option in the info bar.

The following table describes the parameters for the peak identification and detection algorithms.

Parameters of the peak identification algorithm and the peak detection algorithm

Parameter

Description

Identification area

 

Returned Peak

Types of peak detection results to be returned:

  • All peaks: Displays all the peaks based on the selected algorithm for component identification.
  • Nearest peak: Displays the peak with the nearest RT in the chromatogram within the specified RT window for component identification.
  • Highest peak: Displays the peak with the highest RT in the chromatogram within the specified RT window for component identification.

Expected Time (min)

Expected RT for the component. Available only when you specify the Returned peak as the Nearest or Highest peak.

Range: 1 to 999 minutes.

Window (sec)

RT window for the component. Available only when you specify the Returned peak as the Nearest or Highest peak.

Range: 1 to 999 seconds.

Component Name

Specifies the component name used for processing. Automatically imports the component name when a processing method is imported to the trace.

Peak Detection Algorithm

Select Algorithm

Specifies the peak detection algorithm to be used for processing the chromatographic peaks.

  • ICIS—Use for MS data.
  • Genesis—Use for MS data.