Walk-up NMR user instructions for Bruker

Introduction

If you need to use a Bruker NMR instrument for a liquid sample, here are some quick instructions to get your sample running as easily as possible:

1. log in to workstation
2. log in to TopSpin
3. type ej on the command line or click the eject button to eject the current sample that is in the magnet
4. remove the old sample from the top of the magnet
5. remove the old sample from the sample holder
6. place your sample in the sample holder
7. slide your sample down in the holder until it hits the stop
8. place the sample/holder on top of the column of air on the magnet
9. go back to the workstation, click insert sample and wait for the sample to drop down into the probe
10. type lock on the command line
11. when the list of solvents appears, choose the one that your sample is in
12. once the sample is locked, type topshim on the command line to shim the sample
13. while the sample is being automatically shimmed,