LabLynx KB:Local parameter list management

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Introduction

LabLynx enables you to add and edit local parameter limits, including PIMS limit sets.

System administrators use LabLynx ELab to manage local parameter limits, including:

The Local Parameter Limits List screen displays local parameter limits information currently defined in the system:

1. From the Local Parameter Limits List, select a parameter name or click New. The system will display the Param. Name screen:

2. Complete the fields of the top area. Fields in bold are required. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Param. Name	Click the link to select a record from the PIMS Parameter List Lookup Web page dialog. If the link is not clickable, the parameter name cannot be changed.
Limit Name	Type the limit name.
Effective Start Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Effective End Date	Click the calendar icon to select a date.
Eff. From Mon.	Enter a month.
Eff. From Day	Enter a day.
Eff. To Mon.	Enter a month.
Eff. To Day	Enter a day.
Published	Select the check box to publish the local limit.
Active	Select the check box to activate the local limit.

3. Complete the fields of the Reference area. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Local Code Reference	Type the local code reference.
Fine Amount	Type the fine amount.

4. Complete the fields of the PIMS Limit Sets area under each column. The various fields are explained below:

Field	Description
Limit Type	Select the limit type from the drop-down list.
Operator	Select the operator from the drop-down list.
Limit Value	Enter the limit value.
Unit Name	Select from the drop-down list.
M (Mass)	Select the check box if the limits for the sample point are mass-based.