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LabSolutions
Operators Guide

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Introduction

Read this Instruction Manual

thoroughly before using the
product.
Thank you for purchasing Shimadzu analytical instrument
workstation "LabSolutions" (hereafter referred to as "the
software" or "LabSolutions").
This manual describes the procedures for operating this
product. Read this manual thoroughly before using the
product and operate the product in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.
Also, keep this manual for future reference.
This manual assumes that the reader is knowledgeable of
basic operations of Windows. For the operation of Windows,
refer to the instruction manual that comes with that product.

Important

If the user or usage location changes, ensure that this

Instruction Manual is always kept together with the
product.
If this manual is lost or damaged, immediately contact your
Shimadzu representative to request a replacement.
To ensure safe operation, contact your Shimadzu
representative if product installation, adjustment, or reinstallation (after the product is moved) is required.

2010-2011 Shimadzu Corporation All rights reserved.

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Notice

LabSolutions software expands/limits its functions and

controllable instruments according to the LabSolutions
license. Please note that, depending on your license,
some functions or instruments in this manual are not
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from those in the software.
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Instruction Manuals
List of Instruction Manuals
Name

Content

Getting Started Guide

This manual follows an actual data acquisition procedure to

describe basic methods of operation for first-time users.
Read this manual to learn basic operations of the software.

Operators Guide

This manual describes overall operations and handy

functions in more details, such as the software's system
configuration, data analysis, batch processing, confirmation
of data acquisition results, and report functions.

System Users Guide

This manual describes system administration and data

management of the software. Refer to this manual as
necessary.

Installation & Maintenance

Guide

This manual describes installation and maintenance of the

software.

Data Acquisition & Processing

Theory Guide

This manual describes peak detection and quantitation of

sample components.
Refer to this manual as necessary.

Help

Clicking the on-screen [Help] button or pressing the [F1] key

displays a description of on-screen parameters, answers to
specific questions or solutions to various problems. Also,
clicking the [Help] button on the error message window
displays the details of the error or solutions to the error. Be
sure to refer to Help before contacting us.

Indications Used in Instruction Manuals

Cautions and Notes are indicated using the following conventions, and the following symbols are
used in this manual:
Indication
! CAUTION

Meaning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in minor to moderate injury or equipment
damage.
Emphasizes additional information that is provided to ensure
the proper use of this product.

[]

Reference

Indicates the location of related reference information.

Indicates the names of buttons, menu options, setting
options, windows/sub-windows, and icons that are displayed
in a window.
Example: Click [OK].

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Warranty

Shimadzu provides the following warranty for this product.

1. Period:

Please contact your Shimadzu representative for information about the

period of this warranty.

2. Description:

If a product/part failure occurs for reasons attributable to Shimadzu

during the warranty period, Shimadzu will repair or replace the
product/part free of charge (including USB dongles). However, in the
case of products which are usually available on the market only for a
short time, such as personal computers and their peripherals/parts,
Shimadzu may not be able to provide identical replacement products.

3. Limitation of
Liability:

(1) In no event will Shimadzu be liable for any lost revenue, profit or
data, or for special, indirect, consequential, incidental or punitive
damages, however caused regardless of the theory of liability,
arising out of or related to the use of or inability to use the product,
even if Shimadzu has been advised of the possibility of such
damage.
(2) In no event will Shimadzus liability to you, whether in contract, tort
(including negligence), or otherwise, exceed the amount you paid
for the product.

4. Exceptions:

Failures caused by the following are excluded from the warranty, even
if they occur during the warranty period.
1) Improper product handling
2) Repairs or modifications performed by parties other than Shimadzu
or Shimadzu designated companies
3) Product use in combination with hardware or software other than
that designated by Shimadzu
4) Computer viruses leading to device failures and damage to data
and software, including the product's basic software
5) Power failures, including power outages and sudden voltage drops,
leading to device failures and damage to data and software,
including the product's basic software
6) Turning OFF the product without following the proper shutdown
procedure leading to device failures and damage to data and
software, including the product's basic software
7) Reasons unrelated to the product itself
8) Product use in harsh environments, such as those subject to high
temperatures or humidity levels, corrosive gases, or strong
vibrations
9) Fires, earthquakes, or any other act of nature, contamination by
radioactive or hazardous substances, or any other force majeure
event, including wars, riots, and crimes
10) Product movement or transportation after installation
11) Consumable items
Note: Recording media such as floppy disks and CD-ROMs are
considered consumable items.

* If there is a document such as a warranty provided with the product, or there is a separate contract agreed upon
that includes warranty conditions, the provisions of those documents shall apply.
* Warranty periods for products with special specifications and systems are provided separately.
* The license cannot be reissued if you lose the USB dongle provided with the product.

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1

What is LabSolutions?
1.1

Features...............................................................................................................1

1.2

Basic Knowledge .................................................................................................3

1.3

File Formats.........................................................................................................6
1.3.1
1.3.2
1.3.3
1.3.4
1.3.5
1.3.6

Method Files....................................................................................................... 6
Data Files ........................................................................................................... 6
Report Format Files............................................................................................ 7
Batch Files ......................................................................................................... 7
UV Spectrum Files ............................................................................................. 7
Other Files.......................................................................................................... 7

LC Data Acquisition
2.1

[Data Acquisition] Window ...................................................................................9

2.1.1
2.1.2

2.2

Enter Data Acquisition Parameters....................................................................12

2.2.1
2.2.2

2.3

Execute Single Run.......................................................................................... 27

Change the End Time During Data Acquisition................................................ 28
Stop Single Run ............................................................................................... 29

Check Analysis Results During Data Acquisition (Snapshot) ............................29

2.5.1

2.6

Monitor the Chromatograms and Instrument Status Curves ............................ 15

Auto-Purge the Pump and Autosampler........................................................... 19
Check the Baseline .......................................................................................... 21
Calculate the Baseline Slope (Slope Test)....................................................... 22
Check the Condition of Consumables (System Check) ................................... 23
Control Toolbar ................................................................................................ 25
Instrument Monitor ........................................................................................... 26

Single Run .........................................................................................................27

2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3

2.5

Set the Instrument Parameters ........................................................................ 12

Analytical Instrument Startup ........................................................................... 14

Data Acquisition Preparation .............................................................................15

2.3.1
2.3.2
2.3.3
2.3.4
2.3.5
2.3.6
2.3.7

2.4

Open the [Data Acquisition] Window.................................................................. 9

[Data Acquisition] Window Description............................................................. 11

Update Snapshots............................................................................................ 29

Automatic Instrument Startup ............................................................................30

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2.7

Automatic Instrument Shutdown........................................................................ 31

2.8

Change the Sampling Time (Period) or Frequency (Rate) ................................ 32

2.9

Daily Inspection of LC Hardware ....................................................................... 33

GC Data Acquisition
3.1

[Data Acquisition] Window................................................................................. 39

3.1.1
3.1.2

3.2

Enter Data Acquisition Parameters ................................................................... 42

3.2.1
3.2.2

3.3

Monitor the Chromatograms and Instrument Status Curves ............................ 45

Check the Baseline .......................................................................................... 49
Calculate the Baseline Slope (Slope Test)....................................................... 50
Detector Zero Correction.................................................................................. 50
Check the Condition of Consumables (System Check) ................................... 51

Single Run ......................................................................................................... 52

3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3

3.5

Set the Instrument Parameters ........................................................................ 42

Analytical Instrument Startup ........................................................................... 44

Data Acquisition Preparation ............................................................................. 45

3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.3.4
3.3.5

3.4

Open the [Data Acquisition] Window................................................................ 39

[Data Acquisition] Window Description ............................................................ 41

Execute Single Run.......................................................................................... 52

Change the End Time During Data Acquisition................................................ 54
Stop Single Run ............................................................................................... 54

Check Analysis Results During Data Acquisition (Snapshot)............................ 55

3.5.1

Update Snapshots............................................................................................ 55

3.6

Automatic Instrument Startup ............................................................................ 56

3.7

Automatic Instrument Shutdown........................................................................ 57

3.8

Change the Sampling Rate ............................................................................... 58

3.9

Set the Instrument Parameters for the Dual-Line Configuration GC ................. 59

3.10 Acquire Data from the [Start] Button on the GC Unit......................................... 60

3.11 If Single Baseline of instrument Is Unstable ...................................................... 61

Realtime Batch
4.1

Display Batch Tables......................................................................................... 63

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4.2

Create Batch Tables ..........................................................................................63

4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4

4.3

Data Acquisition Using Batch Tables.................................................................82

4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3

4.4

Edit the Data Processing Parameters ............................................................ 100

Edit Batch Tables ........................................................................................... 101
Data Acquisition Using Batch Tables ............................................................. 107
Check the Quantitation Results...................................................................... 109

Acquisition Cycle Time Optimization ...............................................................110

4.7.1
4.7.2

Register Batch Files to the Batch Queue ......................................................... 96

Change the Batch Queue Order or Delete Batch Files .................................... 97
Priority Batch .................................................................................................... 99

Create a Calibration Curve to Quantitate an Unknown Sample ......................100

4.6.1
4.6.2
4.6.3
4.6.4

4.7

Check Baseline Stability Before Data Acquisition (Baseline Check)................ 86

Start Data Acquisition at a Specified Date and Time (Startup) ........................ 87
Shutdown Analytical Instruments After Data Acquisition (Shutdown) .............. 88
Print a Summary Report................................................................................... 89
Background Data File....................................................................................... 91
Bracket Quantitation......................................................................................... 92
Custom Calculation Function ........................................................................... 93
Set the Injection Volume and Multi-Injection Counts for the GC ...................... 95

Data Acquisition Using the Batch Queue Function............................................96

4.5.1
4.5.2
4.5.3

4.6

Partial Execution of a Batch Table ................................................................... 82

Stop Realtime Batch ........................................................................................ 83
Pause Realtime Batch to Edit the Batch Table ................................................ 84

Automation of Data Acquisition Operations .......................................................86

4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8

4.5

Batch Table Wizard .......................................................................................... 63

Edit Batch Tables ............................................................................................. 76
Batch Table Parameters .................................................................................. 78
Before Editing Batch Tables in Dual-Line Configuration .................................. 80

Set the Instrument Parameters ...................................................................... 110

Create Bath Tables ........................................................................................ 111

Calibration Curves
5.1

Calibration Curves by Postrun Batch...............................................................113

5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4

5.2

Edit the Data Processing Parameters ............................................................ 113

Edit Batch Tables ........................................................................................... 114
Postrun Analysis Using Batch Tables ............................................................ 118
Check Calibration Curves............................................................................... 119

[Calibration Curve] Window .............................................................................120

5.2.1
5.2.2

[Calibration Curve] window Description.......................................................... 120

Make Calibration Curves in the [Calibration Curve] Window.......................... 121

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Data Analysis
6.1

[Data Analysis] Window................................................................................... 127

6.1.1
6.1.2

6.2

Peak Integration Parameters........................................................................... 132

6.2.1
6.2.2
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6

Peak Integration of Detected Peaks............................................................... 132

Remove Unwanted Peak Integration ............................................................. 133
Analyze Tailing Peaks.................................................................................... 136
Manual Peak Integration ................................................................................ 137
Remove Manual Peak Integration .................................................................. 143
Overlay Data in the Analysis Sub-window ..................................................... 144

6.3

Peak Identification Parameters........................................................................ 145

6.4

Quantitative Parameters.................................................................................. 147

6.4.1
6.4.2
6.4.3
6.4.4
6.4.5
6.4.6
6.4.7
6.4.8

6.5

External Standard Method ............................................................................. 147

Internal Standard Method............................................................................... 149
Standard Addition Method.............................................................................. 151
Corrected Area Normalization Method ........................................................... 153
Grouping ........................................................................................................ 155
Calibration Curve for Exponential Calculation................................................ 156
Standard Concentration Factor ...................................................................... 157
Reference Standard ID and Correction Factor............................................... 158

Compound Table ............................................................................................. 160

6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4

Open the [Data Analysis] Window.................................................................. 127

[Data Analysis] Window Description .............................................................. 129

Compound Table Wizard ............................................................................... 160

Compound Table from the Peak Table .......................................................... 163
Compound Table Retention Times Using the Mouse .................................... 165
Directly Edit the Compound Table ................................................................. 167

6.6

Column Performance Parameters ................................................................... 169

6.7

Save (Export) to Method Files ......................................................................... 171

PDA Data Analysis

7.1

[PDA Data Analysis] Window .......................................................................... 173

7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3
7.1.4
7.1.5

7.2

Open the [PDA Data Analysis] Window ......................................................... 173

[PDA Data Analysis] Window Description ...................................................... 174
Display Chromatograms Extracted from [Contour View]................................ 176
Display Spectra Extracted from [Contour View] ............................................. 177
Manipulate Extracted Chromatograms and Spectra ...................................... 178

Register Chromatograms ................................................................................ 179

7.2.1
7.2.2

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Register Chromatograms to the Multi-Chromatogram Table ......................... 179

Peak Integration Parameters ......................................................................... 181

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7.3

Register Spectra ..............................................................................................182

7.3.1
7.3.2
7.3.3

7.4

UV Spectrum Library .......................................................................................188

7.4.1
7.4.2
7.4.3

7.5

Peak Purity Calculation Parameters............................................................... 200

Displaying Calculation Results ....................................................................... 201

Print PDA Data Analysis Results .....................................................................205

7.7.1
7.7.2
7.7.3
7.7.4
7.7.5

Identify Peaks by Spectrum Similarity ............................................................ 194

Use [Library Search] to Search for Spectra.................................................... 197
Spectrum Conditions of the Search Target .................................................... 199

Peak Purity Analysis ........................................................................................200

7.6.1
7.6.2

7.7

Create a Library File....................................................................................... 188

Register a UV Spectrum to the Library File.................................................... 190
Edit a Library File ........................................................................................... 192

Specify a Compound From a Spectrum...........................................................194

7.5.1
7.5.2
7.5.3

7.6

Register Spectra to the Spectrum Table ........................................................ 182

Calculate Spectrum Similarity ........................................................................ 184
Create a Spectrum File .................................................................................. 186

Open the [Report] Window ............................................................................. 205

Open Report Format Files.............................................................................. 206
Edit PDA Report Format................................................................................. 209
Preview Before Printing.................................................................................. 218
Save Report Format Files .............................................................................. 219

Report Function
8.1

Print Reports in Batch Processing ...................................................................221

8.1.1

Change the Default Report Format File ......................................................... 222

8.2

Print Data Processing Results .........................................................................223

8.3

Edit Report Format Files..................................................................................225

8.3.1

8.4

Installed Report Format Files ......................................................................... 230

Create a Report Format File ............................................................................232

8.4.1

Types of Report Items .................................................................................... 236

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8.5

Edit Report Items............................................................................................. 237

8.5.1
8.5.2
8.5.3
8.5.4
8.5.5
8.5.6
8.5.7
8.5.8
8.5.9
8.5.10
8.5.11
8.5.12
8.5.13
8.5.14
8.5.15

8.6

Report Layout .................................................................................................. 253

8.6.1
8.6.2
8.6.3
8.6.4

8.7

Change the Chromatogram Properties .......................................................... 237

Chromatogram Display Scale ........................................................................ 238
Display the LC Instrument Status and Gradient Curve .................................. 239
Display the GC Instrument Status and Column Oven Temperature .............. 240
Edit Sample Information Display .................................................................... 241
Display the Background File .......................................................................... 242
Attach a Specific Chromatogram to the Report Format ................................. 243
Edit the Quantitative Results Table ................................................................ 244
Edit the Numeric Value Format in the Quantitative Results Table ................. 245
Edit Sample Information ................................................................................. 246
Edit Calibration Curve Information ................................................................. 247
Change the Color and Line Width of Overlaid Chromatograms ..................... 249
Edit the Statistical Results Table.................................................................... 250
Edit the Measurement Results Table ............................................................. 251
Change the Display of Chromatograms and Results Tables ......................... 252

Change the Item Position and Number of Pages ........................................... 253

Use the Grid ................................................................................................... 255
Headers and Footers ..................................................................................... 256
Paper Size and Margin................................................................................... 256

Other Reports .................................................................................................. 257

Quant Browser
9.1

[Quant Browser] Window................................................................................. 259

9.1.1
9.1.2

9.2

Check Quantitative Results in the Quant Browser .......................................... 262

9.2.1
9.2.2
9.2.3
9.2.4

9.3

Open Batch Files............................................................................................ 262

Open Data Files ............................................................................................. 265
Change the Detector ...................................................................................... 266
Check Spectra from [Chromatogram View].................................................... 267

Postrun Analysis of Multiple Data.................................................................... 268

9.3.1
9.3.2
9.3.3
9.3.4
9.3.5

9.4

Open the [Quant Browser] Window................................................................ 259

[Quant Browser] Window Description ............................................................ 261

Edit the Compound Table .............................................................................. 268

Edit [Quantitative Results View] ..................................................................... 269
Change Peak Integration Parameters ............................................................ 272
Calibration Curve Correction .......................................................................... 273
Export the Quantitative Results...................................................................... 275

Print Quantitative Results ................................................................................ 276

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10 Data Browser
10.1 Open the [Data Browser] Window ...................................................................277
10.1.1 [Data Browser] Window Description............................................................... 282

10.2 Adjust Layouts .................................................................................................283

10.2.1 Adjust Display Layouts ................................................................................... 283
10.2.2 Change the Contents of Cells ........................................................................ 285
10.2.3 Connect Cells ................................................................................................. 287

10.3 Cell Fixed Function ..........................................................................................288

10.3.1 Use the Cell Fixed Function ........................................................................... 288

10.4 Compare Data .................................................................................................289

10.4.1 Load a Data File in Multiple Cells................................................................... 289
10.4.2 Link Content Between Cells ........................................................................... 292
10.4.3 Peak Integration on Chromatograms ............................................................. 294

10.5 Print a Browser Report ....................................................................................301

10.5.1 Print All of the Cells ........................................................................................ 301
10.5.2 Print Selected Cells ........................................................................................ 302

11 Data Comparison
11.1 Open the [Data Comparison] Window .............................................................303
11.2 [Data Comparison] Window Description ..........................................................304
11.3 Overlay Multiple Data ......................................................................................305
11.4 Perform Calculations on Chromatograms........................................................306

12 AART
12.1 AART (Automatic Adjustment of Retention Time) ...........................................309
12.2 Before Using AART .........................................................................................309
12.2.1 Add the [AART] icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar ............................. 309
12.2.2 Display the [Retention Index] column in the Compound Table ...................... 311

12.3 How to run AART.............................................................................................312

12.4 Index Standards...............................................................................................313

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12.5 Set up a Method File Applicable to AART ....................................................... 313

12.5.1
12.5.2
12.5.3
12.5.4
12.5.5
12.5.6
12.5.7

Measure Target Compounds ......................................................................... 313

Create a Compound Table for Target Compounds........................................ 314
Identify Target Compounds ............................................................................ 314
Create a Method File for Index Standards .................................................... 317
Measure Index Standards ............................................................................. 319
Create a Compound Table for Index Standards ............................................ 320
Set Retention Indexes for Target Compounds ............................................... 323

12.6 Modify Times by AART.................................................................................... 332

12.6.1 Measure Index Standards .............................................................................. 332
12.6.2 Identify Index Standards ................................................................................ 333
12.6.3 Modify Set Times in a Method File by AART ................................................. 334

12.7 Confirm and Adjust Seting Times .................................................................... 337

12.7.1 Measure Target Compounds ......................................................................... 337
12.7.2 Confirm and Adjust Retention Times in the Compound Table ....................... 337

13 Appendices
13.1 Operation Problems......................................................................................... 341
13.1.1 Help................................................................................................................ 341
13.1.2 Online Manuals .............................................................................................. 343

13.2 Common Screen Operations ........................................................................... 345

13.2.1
13.2.2
13.2.3
13.2.4
13.2.5

Resize the View ............................................................................................. 345

Customize Windows....................................................................................... 346
Customize Assistant Bars .............................................................................. 348
Customize Toolbars ....................................................................................... 349
Copy Sub-Windows to the Clipboard ............................................................. 350

13.3 Common File Operations................................................................................. 352

13.3.1 Double-Click Files in the [Data Explorer] Sub-window ................................... 352
13.3.2 Drag-and-Drop Files from the [Data Explorer] Sub-Window .......................... 354
13.3.3 Batch Table File Operations........................................................................... 356

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What is LabSolutions?

This software is a workstation for high-performance liquid chromatograph systems(hereafter referred

to as "LC") or for gas chromatograph systems(hereafter referred to as "GC") .
It enables control of LC or GC from a personal computer (PC), and perform tasks such as
chromatogram data acquisition, data analysis, reports generations, and data management.
This chapter introduces the main features and functions of the software.

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1.1 Features

Abundant Functions with Simple Operations

Assistant Bar
Click an icon on the assistant bar to change the display to the target operation sub-window. Icons
displayed on the assistant bar can be customized to support a wide variety of operations.

Data Explorer
The file content is displayed by dragging-and-dropping the file from the [Data Explorer] sub-window onto
the target sub-window.
Outstanding file management functions are provided for copying, moving, and deleting files, and for
browsing the history information of files.

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Batch Table Wizard

Batch Tables for sequential analysis of multiple samples are easily set by following the on-screen
instructions.

Compound Table Wizard

Peak integration parameters for chromatograms through to Compound Tables for quantitative calculation
can be easily made by following on-screen instructions.

Data Browser

The [Data Browser] window enables import and browsing of up to 64 data files.

Quant Browser
The [Quant Browser] window enables browsing of multiple quantitative calculation results that were
acquired using the same method.

1
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Enhanced Identification and Quantitative Processing Functions

This software supports a variety of identification methods such as window, band, spectrum similarity,
absolute retention time and relative retention time. There are 6 different quantitative calculation methods
that include the external and internal standard methods, and 7 types of calibration curves such as linear
and exponential.

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Highly Flexible Report Format

The report format function offers a high degree of flexibility by allowing creation of reports such as
chromatograms, calibration curves, quantitative results, summary reports, and data analysis reports.
This software has a substantial selection of pre-installed report format templates, making it easier to create
the desired report format.

Enhanced GLP/GMP Support Functions

The software contains functions that provide sure and efficient compliance with reliability requirements
mandated in various regulations such as GLP/GMP and FDA 21CFR Part 11.

FDA 21 CFR Part11 Compliance

The electronic record and electronic signature functions of this software comply with the requirements of
21 CFR Part 11.
Information such as data measurement methods, schedules, date/time, operator name, and
chromatograms can all be saved at once, and human and machine readable data can be saved together
as required for compliance with Part 11.

When used in combination with the optional CLASS-Agent Manager, this software meets the Part 11
requirements for electronic records and electronic signatures for review, approval and long-term storage of
data.

User Administration
The Shimadzu User Authentication Tool administers users on the Shimadzu network. Account policies
such as the minimum number of characters in passwords, password update interval, and permitted number
of entry attempts are set to prevent illegal accessing.

System Administration
The software is also has an audit trail function and log browser function for sure and efficient operation of
the system. The audit trail function records a history of changes to instrument parameters and data
processing parameters, and the log browser function allows for a quickly search of the system operation
history.

Ensuring File Compatibility

Method files and data files from previous version workstations (LCsolution, GCsolution, CLASS-LC10,
CLASS-GC10 etc.) can be loaded directly to this software. Also, files in the international standard AIA
(ANDI) format are supported.
The functions have been efficiently arranged to allow the extensive range of functions to be easily put to
effective use.

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1.2 Basic Knowledge

1.2 Basic Knowledge

The software is comprised of the following programs:
Program Name
[Realtime Analysis] program
[Offline Editor] program

[Postrun Analysis] program

[Browser] program
[Security Policy Settings] program
[User Administration] program

Contents
Used to enter the data acquisition parameters and acquire the data.
Allows other method files and batch files to be edited during data
acquisition, and can register a single or batch data acquisition to the data
acquisition queue.
Analyzes the acquired data to detect the peaks of chromatogram and
perform quantitative calculations on these peaks.
Allows importing and browsing of up 64 data files.
Administers the system security and user accessibility to the software.

Each of these programs are opened from the [LabSolutions Main] window.
This section describes how to open the [LabSolutions Main] window and the functions contained therein.

Open the [LabSolutions Main] Window

The

(LabSolutions) icon is displayed on the Desktop.

Verify that the [LabSolutions Service] icon in the Systray on the Taskbar displays a
green chromatogram.

A yellow chromatogram in the [LabSolutions Service] icon indicates that the software is still initializing. Wait
for the chromatogram to turn green. A red chromatogram in the [LabSolutions Service] icon indicates that an
error has occurred. Restart the PC.

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3

Double-click the

(LabSolutions) icon on the Desktop.

Select a registered user ID from the [User ID] list, enter the [Password] and click [OK].

Select [Admin] in the [User ID] list for the first login to the system, and click [OK].

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The [LabSolutions Main] window opens.

[LabSolutions Main] Window

The [LabSolutions Main] window displays an icon bar and a box for selecting a specific operation of a
selected icon.
Icon Bar

Explanation
Click this icon to display icons for each of the instruments connected to the PC. Tables or icons can
be displayed in the [Instruments] sub-window. Right-click on the [Instruments] sub-window, and click
[Table View] from the displayed menu. The display changes to the table display.
Double-click an instrument icon to open the [Realtime Analysis] program. The [Realtime Analysis]
program is used to set the data acquisition parameters, acquire data and check the operating status
of the instruments.
[Table View]

Click this icon to open either the [Postrun Analysis] program to analyze data or the [Browser]
program to display chromatograms and statistical calculation results from multiple data files.
Click this icon to perform system administration functions related to the security policy, user
administration, system settings, and validation.
Click this icon to select a specific PDF formatted Instruction Manual or the Help files.

Depending on the specific users rights, the program icons in the icon bar of the [LabSolutions Main]
window are sometimes not displayed or are disabled.
Click

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at the top right corner of the sub-window to close the [LabSolutions Main] window.

1.2 Basic Knowledge

Basic Functions of the [Realtime Analysis] and [Postrun Analysis] Programs

This section describes the [Data Acquisition] window in the [Realtime Analysis] program.
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No.

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7

Explanation
The title bar displays the name of the currently running program, window name, currently loaded file name,
logged in user name, and other information.
The menu bar displays the menus that are enabled according to the current window and rights of the logged in
user.
The toolbar displays icons for frequently used menu items and icons for operating analytical instrument.
Different sub-windows such as [Data Acquisition] and [Realtime Batch] can be displayed in this section of the
[Realtime Analysis] program.
Sub-windows such as [Data Analysis], [PDA Data Analysis], [Calibration Curve], and [Report] are displayed in
the [Postrun Analysis] program. Use the tabs under each sub-window or the icons in the assistant bar to
change the displayed window.
The [Instrument Monitor] displays the status of the instruments and the parameter settings.
The [Output Window] displays a history of data acquisition operations and error messages that occur.
The [Data Explorer] sub-window displays the currently selected folder with the project file types (extensions)
selectable from the lower tabs. The content of files is displayed by dragging-and-dropping the file in the [Data
Explorer] sub-window onto the data analysis sub-window.
The assistant bar displays icons for the frequently used data acquisition operations. Click an icon on the
assistant bar to change the data analysis sub-window. Icons displayed on the assistant bar can be customized
to support a wide variety of operation flows.
Click

to exit the program.

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1.3 File Formats

The software uses the following file formats to handle acquired data and related information:
Method files
Data files
Report format files
Batch files
UV spectrum files
Other files

This section describes each of the file formats.

1.3.1 Method Files

Method files store information such as instrument parameters and data processing parameters.
The file extension for method files is .lcm for LC, and is .gcm for GC.
Method files store the following information.
Stored Information
System Configuration
Information
Instrument Parameters
Data Processing
Parameters
Sub-Window Properties

Explanation
System configuration information is saved in the method files to allow for review of the
instrument parameters.
This information includes the instrument parameters for each instrument and also the
baseline evaluation results.
Calibration curve information, column performance parameters, QA/QC parameters,
peak integration parameters, identification parameters, quantitative parameters, and
Compound/Group Tables are all saved in the method file.
The chromatogram XY range setting, whether the status bar is displayed or hidden,
etc. are also saved in the method file.

1.3.2 Data Files

The software stores the method files, batch files and report format files, chromatogram data, and
quantitation results in a single data file. This is called an All-In-One structure and, since the data
acquisition and analysis parameters are referenced from the same data file, it ensures the traceability of
data.
The file extension for data files is .lcd for LC, and is .gcd for GC.

The report formats are also saved to the data file. Click [Data Report] on the [File] menu, then select
[Print] to print the acquisition results of the currently loaded data file according to the report format stored
with that data.
The report format can be edited by clicking the [Data Report] icon in the [Data Analysis] assistant bar to
display the [Report] window. Click [Save Report Format File As] on the [File] menu to save the edited
format for use with other data reports.
When postrun analysis is performed on chromatogram data, the new data processing parameters are
saved to the data file. [Apply to Method] on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar or [PDA Data] assistant bar
must be clicked to save the parameters and allow them to be applied to other chromatogram data.

^ Reference
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 for more information.

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1.3.3 Report Format Files

Items such as pictures or logos and placeholders for chromatograms, results and etc., are pasted into the
blank format and it is saved for future printing of data acquisition results.
The file extension for report format files is .lsr.
If a report format file is set at the time of data acquisition or postrun analysis, the results can be
immediately printed according to that format.

^ Reference
Refer to "8 Report Function" P.221 for information on how to set the batch file.

1.3.4 Batch Files

Data such as sample information and quantitative calculation conditions, are saved to a batch file during
sequential measurement of multiple samples.
The item displayed in the Batch Table and the overall batch processing parameters are also saved to the
batch files.
The file extension for batch files is .lcb for LC, and is .gcb for GC.

^ Reference
Refer to "4 Realtime Batch" P.63 for information on how to set the batch file.

1.3.5 UV Spectrum Files

The software uses the JCAMP format with the file extension of .jcm for the UV spectrum file.
When peak identification using the similarity of UV spectra is performed, jcm files are included in the
Compound Table as standard spectrum.
The .jcm files can also be registered as spectra to the UV library files.

1.3.6 Other Files

The software uses the following files in addition to those described above.
File Name
UV Library Files

Contents
These files contain multiple UV spectrum data. They are used to perform library
searches on the spectrum information for unknown samples.
The file extension is .llb.
Browsing Files
These files store information such as compound information displayed in [Quantitative
Results View] and the names of method and data files loaded in the [Quant Browser]
window.
The file extension is .lcq.
Layout Files
These files store information such as data file names and display layouts loaded in
[Data Browser].
The file extension is .lyt.
System Configuration Files These files hold the link information for the PC and analytical instruments, names of the
instruments that make up the system, and information on consumables. These file
names are not used for regular operations.
PDF Files
This files contain electronic versions of printed reports.

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LC Data Acquisition

This chapter describes the basic flow of operations from entrance of the data acquisition parameters
to the performance of a single run data acquisition on the LC.

2.1 [Data Acquisition] Window

Two views of the [Data Acquisition] window are available, the [Chromatogram View] is used to display
chromatograms and instrument status information and the [Instrument Parameters View] is used to display
the parameters set for each instrument.

2.1.1 Open the [Data Acquisition] Window

Click the

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2

icon.

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Select and double-click the instrument that will be used for data acquisition.

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2

The [Realtime Analysis] program opens.

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Click the

If the

(Data Acquisition) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

(Data Acquisition) icon is not displayed, click

on the title of the assistant bar.

Ensure that [Ready] is displayed on the status display in the [Data Acquisition] window.

If [Not Connected] is displayed on the status display, refer to "3.2 The Instrument Is Not Properly
Recognized" in the Installation & Maintenance Guide.

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2.1.2 [Data Acquisition] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [Data Acquisition] window.
1 Toolbar

2 [Chromatogram View]

2
6

5 [Instrument Parameters View]

No.

1
2

3 [Instrument Monitor]

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] toolbar, [Data Acquisition] toolbar, [Instrument Control] toolbar, [LC Control] toolbar,
and [PDA Control] toolbar.
Displays chromatograms and the instrument status curves.
A [PDA] tab is displayed when a PDA is configured.

^ Reference

3
4

Refer to "2.3.1 Monitor the Chromatograms and Instrument Status Curves" P.15 to display the status
information of instruments.
Displays the instrument status and parameter settings.
Click
instrument.

to transfer the data acquisition settings set in [Instrument Parameters View] to the analytical

^ Reference
5

Refer to "2.2.2 Analytical Instrument Startup" P.14 for details.

Displays the instrument parameters for data acquisition.
In the [Normal] sub-window, the main data acquisition parameters are set on the [Simple Settings] and [LC
Time Prog.] tabs.
In the [Advanced] sub-window, the tab for each configured instrument module is displayed so that data
acquisition parameters can be set in more detail.
Switches between the full screen and normal display.

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2.2 Enter Data Acquisition Parameters

Enter the data acquisition parameters in [Instrument Parameters View].
The parameters are saved to the method file and used to perform data acquisition.
This section describes the operations in the [Instrument Parameters View].

2.2.1 Set the Instrument Parameters

[Instrument Parameters View] has two sub-windows, [Normal] and [Advanced].
In the [Normal] sub-window, the main data acquisition parameters are set on the [Simple Settings] and [LC
Time Prog.] tabs. In the [Advanced] sub-window, a tab for each configured instrument module is displayed
so that data acquisition parameters can be set in more detail.
This section describes how to set the data acquisition parameters and create a method file.

Click [Normal] to open the [Normal] sub-window.

Click the [Simple Settings] tab and enter the data acquisition parameters.
Set the [LC Stop Time], pump flow rate and initial concentration for gradient systems, oven temperature,
detector wavelength and other parameters.
Enter the data acquisition time from one sample injection to the next sample injection at [LC Stop
Time].
Click [Apply to All acquisition time] to set the [End Time] for each detector to the same value as [LC
Stop Time].
Deselect [Oven] when the oven is not used.

To switch the detector lamp off, make this setting on the respective detector in the [Advanced] subwindow.

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Click the [LC Time Prog.] tab, and enter the concentration gradient conditions.
Enter [Time], [Module], [Command], and [Value] in the time program to change the concentration gradient
and valve during data acquisition.
Click [Draw curve] to draw the gradient condition in the time program in a graph.

The time entered in the [Time] column of the time program corresponds to the time elapsed since the
start of analysis. Enter a value of at least 0.01 min.

Click [Save Method File As] on the [File] menu.

The [Save Method File As] window is displayed.

Enter the file name, and click [Save].

A method file is created with the specified file name and the new instrument parameters are saved to the
file.

The [Autopurge] tab is displayed when an autosampler is used.

Refer to "2.3.2 Auto-Purge the Pump and Autosampler" P.19 for details.
If a new method file is made and the rack set at [Sample Rack] on the [Autosampler] tab does not match
the actual rack in use, an error message is displayed and data acquisition cannot be started.
Click [Detect Rack] on the [Autosampler] tab in the [Advanced] sub-window to correct the rack selection.
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2.2.2 Analytical Instrument Startup

This section describes how to transfer (download) instrument parameters to an analytical instrument and
the procedure for starting the instrument.

Drag-and-drop the desired method file onto the [Data Acquisition] window from the
[Data Explorer] sub-window.

If the [Data Explorer] sub-window is not displayed, click the

(Toggle Data Explorer) button on

the tool bar.

The content of the method file is displayed in the [Data Acquisition] window.

2
3

Check the instrument parameters, and click

The instrument parameters are transferred to the analytical instrument.

Click the

(Instrument On/Off) button on the toolbar.

Pump solvent delivery and oven temperature control are started.

If the instrument is already activated when the method file is downloaded, operations are started
using the downloaded instrument parameters.

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2.3 Data Acquisition Preparation

This section describes the procedures to perform before starting data acquisition, such as auto-purging of
the pump and autosampler, and verification of column equilibration (baseline check).

2.3.1 Monitor the Chromatograms and Instrument Status Curves

This section describes how to monitor chromatograms displayed in [Chromatogram View] and instrument
status curves.

Chromatogram Display Settings

The chromatogram display scale can be changed.
This section describes how to monitor chromatograms on multiple channels.

Right-click on the graph in [Chromatogram View], and click [Display Settings].

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Click the [LC] tab and enter the necessary parameters.

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3

1
2
3

Click [Overlay] to draw chromatograms overlaid.

Enter the detector intensity range for the Y-axis.
Click [Normalize] so that the intensity range falls within the minimum and maximum values of the
currently displayed chromatogram.
Select the detector (or channel in Dual Mode) and the display unit for the Y-axis.

The intensity range of each detector (or channel in Dual Mode) cannot be set in the [Overlay]
mode.

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Click the [General] tab, enter the necessary parameters, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Sample Name], [Sample ID] and [Data Comment].

The sample information is displayed in the status display of the [Data Acquisition] window.

Enter the [Time Range] for the X axis display range.

Click [Normalize] to set the display range of the X-axis to either the [LC Stop Time] currently set in
the method file or the longest detector acquisition time.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The time range and intensity range are saved to the method file.

Settings other than the time range and intensity range are stored to memory for each user and
instrument.
The [PDA] and [UV Spectrum] tabs are displayed when a PDA detector is used.
Click [Plot] to monitor the multi chromatograms of the PDA detector.
When the plot is started, the system status changes to [Plot].
Click [Stop] again to stop the plot.
The reference chromatogram is drawn overlaying [Chromatogram View].
Click [Open Reference Data File] in the [File] menu to select and display the reference
chromatogram.

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Display Instrument Status Curves

The instrument status curves that can be displayed on the graph in [Chromatogram View] include [Pump
Press.], [Oven Temp.], [Room Temp.], and [Detector Cell Temp.].

Right-click on the graph in [Chromatogram View], and click [Display Settings].

Click the [Status] tab, enter the necessary parameters, and click [OK].

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Select the desired display items in [Draw Status Curve].

Set the display range for each status item.
Select the type of status to display on the intensity axis on the right of the graph.

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The selected status is displayed on the graph.

Settings are stored to memory for each user and instrument.

2.3.2 Auto-Purge the Pump and Autosampler

The mobile phase in the pump and the autosampler syringe rinse solution can be automatically purged.
A function is also provided to deliver solvent at a lower mobile phase flow rate after the autopurge ends
until the column oven reaches its preset temperature.
Autopurge is executed in the following order: purging of pump purging of autosampler purging at
initial concentration conditions (when pump mode is other than Isocratic) warm up.

The [Autopurge] tab is displayed when an autosampler is used.

Click the [Autopurge] tab in [Instrument Parameters View], and set the autopurge
conditions for the pump.

1
2

Select the lines to be purged from the [Mobile Phase Name] list.
Enter a [Purge Time] for each line.

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Set the autopurge conditions for the autosampler.

1
2

Select [Autosampler] .
Enter the [Purge Time].

Set the [Warm-up] conditions.

Enter the [Wait time] and [Flow].

[Warm up] is used to deliver solvent at a lower flow rate after purging of the autosampler ends
until the oven reaches its preset temperature.
Enter 0 min at [Wait time] to disable the [Warm up] function.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The settings are saved to the method file.

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Click the

(Autopurge) button on the toolbar.

Autopurge is started.

Click the

(Purge autosampler) button on the toolbar. The purge is executed by [Purge Time] set on

the [Autosampler] tab.

After the autopurge ends, column equilibration can be checked using the baseline check function.

^ Reference
Refer to "2.3.3 Check the Baseline" P.21 for information on the baseline check procedure.

2.3.3 Check the Baseline

Use the baseline check function to determine whether the baseline noise and drift values are within the
preset time and at or below the threshold for each channel.

Click [Baseline Check Parameters] from the [Method] menu in the [Data Acquisition]

Set the baseline check parameters, and click [OK].

window.

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4

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4

Select the noise calculation method.

Select [Noise] and [Drift].
Enter the time and threshold used for checking [Noise] and [Drift].
Enter a [Maximum Time] to performing repeat the evaluation if the checks fail.

Select a [Failure Action] to be taken in the event of a baseline check failure. The [Failure Action]
parameter is used when [Baseline Check] is used in the Batch Table.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The settings are saved to the method file.

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Click on the

(Baseline Check) button on the toolbar.

The baseline check is initiated, and the results of the baseline check are displayed after measurement
ends.

The results of the baseline check are saved in the C:\LabSolutions\Log\Baseline folder.
PDA baseline check cannot be performed for a channel set to [Max Plot] in the [Wavelength]
column of the [Multi Chrom] tab in the [Data Processing Parameters] sub-window.

2.3.4 Calculate the Baseline Slope (Slope Test)

When the Slope Test is performed, the baseline of the chromatogram is measured to automatically
calculate the Slope value.
The calculation results of the Slope Test can be set as the Slope value for the peak integration parameters.

Right-click on the graph in the [Chromatogram View], and click [Slope Test].

Click [Set to Parameter] to enter the on-screen value into the data processing
parameters.

The data processing parameter [Slope] value is set.

The Slope value is generally rounded up to value that is larger than the calculated value.
For example, a Slope value of 1988 is changed to 2000.

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Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The Slope value is saved to the method file.

The Slope Test cannot be executed during data acquisition or during PDA plotting.

2.3.5 Check the Condition of Consumables (System Check)

Check the system to verify that it is in good condition before starting data acquisition by checking the use
frequency of the instrument consumables (i.e. the system check).

Users are required to have the [Run System Check] rights to execute the system check.

Click the

Select the items to check, and click [Run].

(System Check) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

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4

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2
3
4

Select [Consumables Check].

Select [LC Check].
Click [Advanced], and select the items to perform the system check on.
Select [Report Out] to automatically print the system check results.

When using the LC-2010/LC-2010HT, logs recorded on instruments can be displayed in result
reports. Up to 50 logs (30 on the CMD) can be displayed.
When using a photodiode array detector, the [PDA] tab is displayed.
If [Advanced Report] is selected, the system check is executed on all items.
Click [Advanced] in the [System Check] sub-window, and select [UV Detector Wavelength Check]
to simultaneously check the wavelength on the UV detector.

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After the system check ends, click [View Results].

The [System Check Results] sub-window opens.

Click [Print] in the [System Check Results] sub-window to print the system check results.
The system check results are saved to a file named according to the following rule:
SysChk#_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.lcs (where, # is the system number.)
To check the results of previous system checks, click [Load] in the [System Check Results] sub-window,
and select the desired results.
Set [System Check] in a Batch Table, to check the use frequency of instrument consumables before
starting data acquisition. Refer to "4.2.3 Batch Table Parameters" P.78 for details.
Realtime batch can be canceled according to the results of the system check by using the Batch Table
action function.
The system check is based on the consumable criteria of each instrument. Check consumable criteria in
the [System Check] sub-window by clicking [System Check] in the [Properties] sub-window of each
instrument.
Click [Reset] to open the [Consumables Reset] sub-window.
Reset the consumables when they have been replaced.
Users are required to have the [Edit System Configuration] rights to set system check criteria.

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2.3.6 Control Toolbar

Change instrument status such as pump solvent delivery on/off, autosampler purge and rinse, heater
control on/off, and detector zero correction using the [LC Control] toolbar or [PDA Control] toolbar.

The displayed buttons vary depending on the system configuration of the instrument.

[LC Control] toolbar

2
[PDA Control] toolbar

Button

Name

Explanation

Instrument On/Off

Turns the ACTIVATE feature of the SCL-10Avp/SCL-10Asp system

controller on/off.
This button controls the pump and column oven for the CBM-20A/20Alite.

Controller LCD On/Off

Turns the LCD of the SCL-10Avp/SCL-10Asp system controller on/off.

Controller Lock/Unlock

Locks or unlocks keypad control of the SCL-10Avp/SCL-10Asp system

controller. Only software control is permitted when keypad control is
locked. This button is used to prevent operational errors.

Pump On/Off

Turns the solvent delivery pump on/off.

Purge autosampler

Executes an autosampler purge according to the [Purge Time] set on the

[Autosampler] tab in [Instrument Parameters View].

Rinse autosampler

Rinses the autosampler and sampling needle.

Oven On/Off

Turns the column heater oven on/off.

Zero Detector A

Returns the signal intensity of detector A to zero.

PDA Detector Lamp On/Off

Turns the PDA detector lamp on/off.

Zero PDA Detector

Returns the signal intensity of the PDA detector to zero.

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If the toolbar is hidden, use the right-click popup menu on the menu bar, and select the desired toolbar from
the displayed menu.

2.3.7 Instrument Monitor

[Instrument Monitor] displays the instrument status and parameter settings. The instrument settings can be
changed without changing the instrument parameters in the method file by entering a value in the [Setting]
cell.
This section describes the procedure for changing the pump flow rate [PumpA. Flow].

If the [Instrument Monitor] is not displayed, click the

(Toggle Instrument Monitor) button on the toolbar.

Click the [Pump A Total Flow] cell in the [Setting] column, and enter the new pump flow

Press the [Enter] key.

rate.

The flow rate is changed.

Change the displayed status items in [Instrument Monitor] in the [Table Style] sub-window. Rightclick on [Instrument Monitor], and select [Table Style] from the displayed menu.
If the value in the [Setting] column is changed in [Instrument Monitor], it is not saved to method
file.
Details of changes made are recorded in the operation log, and can be checked in the [Log
Browser] sub-window.

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2.4 Single Run

There are two ways of acquiring data, by single run (only one data acquisition), or by realtime batch
(sequential analysis of multiple samples).
This section describes the procedure for a single run.

Verify that [Ready] is displayed on the status display.

^ Reference
Refer to "4 Realtime Batch" P.63 for information on sequential analysis of multiple samples.

2.4.1 Execute Single Run

Execute single run from the [Data Acquisition] window.

Click the

Set the acquisition conditions, and click [OK].

(Start Single Run) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

1
2

3
4

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2

Enter the data file name.

Select [Auto-increment], and the number type.
The data file name is automatically appended with an incremental number.
Example: TEST-001.lcd

When [Auto-increment] is selected, the file is not overwritten even if the file name was previously
used.

Enter the position of the sample for [Vial#].

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Enter -1 to acquire data without injecting samples from the autosampler.

Enter the sample injection volume.

Single run is started.

During data acquisition, the [LabSolutions Service] icon in the Systray on the Taskbar flashes green.

Data acquisition ends when the data acquisition time in the method file has elapsed.

Do not turn the PC off while the [LabSolutions Service] icon is flashing.

2.4.2 Change the End Time During Data Acquisition

The data acquisition time can be changed during data acquisition.
This section describes the procedure for changing the data acquisition time.

During data acquisition, [LC Stop Time] on the [Simple Settings] tab in [Method View] cannot be changed.
If the acquisition time is changed using [Change Acquisition Time], a record is created in the operation
log.

Click [Change Acquisition Time] on the [Acquisition] menu.

Enter an [Acquisition Time], and click [OK].

If multiple detectors are used, click [All Times Change] to changes the data acquisition time to the
longest detector acquisition time.
If [Change to Minimum Value] is selected, click [All Times Change] to change the data acquisition
time to the shortest detector acquisition time.
Click [Apply to Method File] to apply the new acquisition time to the method file and use it for all
subsequent data acquisitions.
You can not change the value as an analysis time that already passed.

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2.4.3 Stop Single Run

Single run can be stopped in the midway to end acquisition earlier than the preset end time.

Click the

(Stop) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

Data acquisition is stopped, and a data file is created for the data so far.

2.5 Check Analysis Results During Data Acquisition

(Snapshot)

Execute snapshot during data acquisition to display and process the data obtained since acquisition was
started.
This section describes the procedure for executing a snapshot during data acquisition.

Click the

(Snapshot) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

The data obtained so far is displayed in the [Data Analysis] window.

Provisional

2.5.1 Update Snapshots

Use snapshot update to load cumulative acquired data from a continuing data acquisition after snapshot
has been executed.

Click the

(Update for Snapshot) button on the toolbar in the [Data Analysis] window.

The snapshot is updated to display the latest chromatogram.

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2.6 Automatic Instrument Startup

Use

(Startup) to automatically start the instrument at a specified date and time.

Click the

Enter the date and time to start the instrument, and click [OK].

(Startup) button on the toolbar.

1
2

1
2

Set the date and time to start the instrument.

Select [Method File], and enter the method file name. The method file can also be selected by
clicking
.

When the method file is not specified, the analytical instruments are started up by the
parameters already downloaded to the instrument (i.e. parameters used in the previous data
acquisition) when a startup is performed.
The instrument starts up at the specified date and time.

If startup is executed in a batch file(s) registered to the batch queue, the startup begins after
processing of the previously registered batch file(s) ends.
For details on the procedure for changing the execution order of batch files registered to the batch
queue, refer to "4.5 Data Acquisition Using the Batch Queue Function" P.96.
Startup can also be set in realtime batch.
For details, refer to "4.4.2 Start Data Acquisition at a Specified Date and Time (Startup)" P.87.

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2.7 Automatic Instrument Shutdown

Use [Shutdown] to automatically shut down the instrument after data acquisition ends.

1
2

Click the

(Shutdown) button on the toolbar.

2
Set the date and time to shut down the instruments, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Shutdown Method File], and enter the method file name. The method file can also be
selected by clicking
.

When a method file is not specified, the analytical instruments are shut down by the parameters
already downloaded to the instruments when a shutdown is performed.

Enter the time that the instrument is operated by the instrument parameters of the specified method
file.

The analytical instruments shut down when the [Cool down Time] elapses.

If shutdown is executed in a batch file(s) registered to the batch queue, the shutdown begins after
processing of the registered batch file(s) ends.
For details on the procedure for changing the execution order of batch files registered to the batch
queue, refer to "4.5 Data Acquisition Using the Batch Queue Function" P.96.
Shutdown can also be set in realtime batch.
For details, refer to "4.4.3 Shutdown Analytical Instruments After Data Acquisition (Shutdown)"
P.88.

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2.8 Change the Sampling Time (Period) or Frequency

(Rate)

The sampling time (period) can be set matched to the peak shape of the chromatogram to acquire.
Decreasing the sampling time (i.e. increasing the sampling frequency) enables narrower sharp peaks to be
detected. However, in this case, more noise might be detected, possibly preventing correct peaks from
being detected.
This section describes how to set the sampling time (period).

Click [Advanced] in [Instrument Parameters View].

Click the [Data Acquisition] tab, and set the sampling time of the detector.

1
2

Select the unit to set ([Hz] or [msec]) from [Sampling].

Select the setting value from the list.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The settings are saved to the method file.

The sampling time (period) is the signal interval to record to the data file, and becomes the data
points of chromatograms.
Note that data files increase in size the smaller the sampling time (i.e. larger the sampling
frequency) becomes.
The sampling time (period), and data processing parameter [Width] and detector [Response]
(time constant) values also affect peak detection.

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Setting the Data Sampling Time at [Sampling]

Set the sampling time to match the peak shape of the chromatogram.
Initial Value

Base Period of each detector set in the [System Configuration] sub-window

Setting range

Base Period 1 to 10 times of 20 msec to 1000 msec range

(In Dual Mode, 1 to 10 times of 100 msec to 1000 msec range)

Recommended
values

20 msec to 60 msec

Set 1 tenth of data processing parameter [Width] to be used as the upper limit (so that 10
or more data points fall within the minimum half-width value of the measured peak). For
example, in cases where data processing is performed at Width = 1 (sec), set so that the
sampling time is sufficiently shorter than 100 msec.

The base period is the signal interval sent to the PC from the detector. Set the base period in the [Properties]
sub-window for the detector in the [System Configuration] sub-window.

2.9 Daily Inspection of LC Hardware

Expected data acquisition results sometimes cannot be obtained even if each of the instruments on the LC
system are not malfunctioning.
Trouble can be prevented by inspecting each of the instruments before starting data acquisition, while
waiting for the baseline to stabilize, and after data acquisition ends. This section describes check points in
daily inspection.

Before Starting Data Acquisition

Check Point

Remarks

Be sure to filter the mobile phase.

A suction filter in the solvent delivery pump is used to prevent inflow of dirt
(solids) into the flowpath. However, since filter pores are 10 microns in
diameter, particles smaller than this diameter pass through the filter, resulting in
clogging or dirtying of the flowpath and column. We recommend filtering the
flowpath with a membrane filter with a pore diameter of about 0.45 microns.

Return the mobile phase to room

temperature before use.

If the temperature of the mobile phase is different from the room temperature,
the baseline may not stabilize and may drift, air bubbles may be generated, or
other troubles are likely to occur while the mobile phase is settling to room
temperature.
Note, that if water and organic solvents mix together, the temperature of the
mixed solution sometimes changes considerably from the room temperature.

In the case of a low-pressure

gradient system, fill the flowpaths
with mobile phase using all 4
solutions.

Air bubbles in the gradient valve or from the solvent delivery pump up to the
gradient valve may cause the retention time to fluctuate or be uneven. For this
reason, fill the flowpath of each line with mobile phase.

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Check Point
Pay attention
to substitution
of the mobile
phase

When substituting
with compatible
mobile phase

Remarks
Follow the procedure below to substitute the mobile phase:
1. Pour the substitute mobile phase into a clean beaker (about 200 mL in
size).
2. After drawing out the suction filter from the reservoir bottle, and putting it in
the beaker in step (1) above, vibrate the filter section to rinse the suction
filter.
3. Turn the drain valve counterclockwise to open the valve.
4. Press
on the solvent delivery pump. (Solvent is delivered about for
3 minutes at a flow rate of 8 mL/min, though this depends on the
instrument settings.)
5. Insert the suction filter into a new mobile phase reservoir bottle, and press
on the solvent delivery pump. Next, press
to deliver
solvent and substitute the flowpath up to the column connection port.
6. Close the drain valve.
7. Connect the column, and turn the column oven on. (The oven starts to be
controlled.)
8. Deliver solvent at half the data acquisition flow rate.
9. When the column oven temperature stabilizes, deliver solvent at the data
acquisition flow rate.

When substituting
with incompatible
mobile phase

Substitute the mobile phase with an intermediate solution (e.g. 2-propanol) that
is compatible with the old and new mobile phases, and then replace the
intermediate solution with the new mobile phase. Follow the procedure above.

When substituting
the buffer solution
mobile phase

When using a buffer solution for one or both of the new and old mobile phases,
first substitute with distilled water as the intermediate solution, and then
substitute with the new mobile phase. After purging with distilled water, deliver
distilled water for a while (at least 20 mins at a flow rate of 1 mL/min).
During this operation, also rinse the plunger seal using the seal auto-rinsing kit.
This is needed to prevent deposition of salt in the buffer solution.
Note that crystals and leftover lees sometimes cannot be removed if 2propanol or other organic solvent is passed along the flowpath before rinsing
with distilled water.

Prime the suction tube with water if

it is not filled with mobile phase.

Prime the suction tube if it is not filled with mobile phase or if large air bubbles
can be seen inside.
1. Open the drain valve, and connect a 20 ml syringe to the drain tube ASSY
outlet port.
2. Press

3. Pull on the syringe with large force in a purged state.

Purge the instrument before using
it.

Air bubbles sometimes occur in the head of the solvent delivery pump when
data acquisition has not been performed for some time or when the difference
between day and night temperatures is large. Purging the pump removes air
bubbles, preventing defective solvent delivery or other trouble.
1. Turn the drain valve counterclockwise to open the valve.
2. Press
8 mL/min).

on the solvent delivery pump (for 3 minutes at a flow rate of

3. Close the drain valve.

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Check Point

Remarks

Check the rinse solution of the seal

auto-rinsing kit.

When a mobile phase containing buffer solution or phosphoric acid is used, be

sure to rinse the plunger seal. Use distilled water for the seal ringing solution,
and exchange the rinsing solution periodically (once every 2 or 3 days).
Otherwise, germs and bacteria will breed in the distilled water.
When using a solution incompatible with distilled water as the mobile phase, do
not rinse seals with distilled water.

Check the autosampler rinse

solution.

Use an autosampler rinse solution that is the same as the mobile phase.
However, be sure to remove any salt from the rinse solution. Also, since the
rinse solution contacts the mobile phase inside the high-pressure valve, select
a solution that does not cause deposition of salt due to contact with liquid.

Purge the autosampler's

measuring pump.

Air bubbles sometimes occur in the head of the measuring pump when data
acquisition has not been performed for some time or when the difference
between day and night temperatures is large. Purging the pump removes air
bubbles, preventing uneven peak area values or other troubles. To purge the
measuring pump, press
To stop the purge, press

.
again.

Firmly close the autosampler door.

After closing the autosampler door, make sure that the door is firmly held
against the magnets on the instrument body.

Check the column oven preset

temperature.

The CTO-20A(30A) and CTO-20AC can be controlled from "room temperature

+10 C" and "room temperature -10 C", respectively. Note, however, that
when room temperature is around 26 C, the CTO-20A cannot be controlled
stably with the temperature set to 35 C.

Check the wavelength accuracy of

the UV-VIS detector.

The SPD-20A/20AV automatically checks the wavelength using the emission

lines of 253.7 nm (Hg lamp) and 656.1 nm (D2 lamp) after the instrument is
turned on. A warning message is displayed if the wavelengths are deviating.
When "CHECK NO GOOD" is displayed, execute "WAVE ADJ" with the cell
filled with water to check the wavelength again. If "CHECK NO GOOD" is
displayed again, this indicates an instrument malfunction.
In the case of the SPD-M20A, fill the cell with water, and check the wavelength
in the [Wavelength Check] sub-window of the [PDA Utility] sub-window.

While Waiting for Baseline Stabilization

Check Point

Remarks

Check for liquid leaks.

Start solvent delivery, and make sure that all flowpaths, such as piping
connections, are free of liquid leaks. If liquid is leaking, re-tighten the leaking
spot, or replace consumables. On the 20A series, visual checks are basically
not required since each instrument is provided with a liquid leak sensor.

Check the pump pressure.

Good data acquisition results cannot be obtained if the pressure of the

solvent delivery pump is unstable. Pump pressure stability varies according to
the pressure value and type of mobile phase. The following are reference
fluctuation widths:
LC-20AD, LC-20AB,LC-20ADXR, LC-30AD: within 0.2 MPa
LC-20AT: within 0.3 MPa
Purge the pump when pressure fluctuation is large. If this does not remedy
large pressure fluctuation, probable causes are dirt in the check valve or
liquid leaks from the plunger seal.
For more details, refer to the Instruction Manual for the respective instrument.

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Check Point
Check the baseline.

Remarks
Make sure that the baseline is stable as in normal operation.
The following are probable causes of the baseline not stabilizing within the
preset stabilization time:

Abnormally large noise

A probable cause of this is air bubbles entering the detector cell and not
being able to escape. Rinse the inside of the cell since this kind of trouble
is likely to occur when it is dirty.
Also, replace the lamp if lamp energy is low.

Drift or irregular waviness

Rinse the line since there is the possibility that dirt in the column, piping,
detector cell or mobile phase is being detected.

Relatively regular (cyclic) waviness

This kind of trouble might occur when air blast from air-conditioning
equipment directly strikes the detector or when air-conditioning
equipment causes temperature control to fluctuate greatly, causing
extreme differences in room temperature. Adjust the air-conditioning
equipment so that air blast does not directly strike the detector.

After Data Acquisition Ends

Check Point

Remarks

Rinse the column.

When data acquisition has not been performed for some time, rinse the
column, remove it from the instrument, and then put it in storage. The column
rinsing method varies according to the type of column. For details, refer to the
Instruction Manual for the column.

Rinse instruments.

When data acquisition has not been performed for some time, rinse and
remove the column according to the procedure above, and rinse the
instrument flowpath. At this time, short-circuit the inlet and outlet pipes
connected to the column with a coupling or other metal object, and then rinse
the pipes.
If the pipes are left connected to the column rinsed with solution containing
water, mold or bacteria sometimes breeds inside the instrument flowpath. To
prevent this kind of trouble, we recommend filling the instrument flowpath with
2-propanol, methanol or other kind of alcohol. Piping on both the inlet and exit
ports of the suction filter and detector can be filled with solution after they are
rinsed with solvent by immersing them in their reservoir bottles.

!Caution

Precautions When Selecting and Handling Mobile Phase Solvent

Do not use the following solvents when PEEK resin is used for piping.
Doing so might cause the intensity of the PEEK resin to drop, resulting in piping splitting and solvent
spurting out.

Concentrated sulfuric acid, concentrated nitric acid, dichloroacetic acid, acetone, tetrohydrofuran (THF),
dichloromethane, chloroform, and dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO)

Note, however, that there is no problem in temporarily using a low-concentration water solution with an
acetone concentration of 0.5% or less for checking low gradient performance.

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Select a mobile phase solvent for the LC or equivalent, and remove any fine particles or dirt with a filter
(0.45 m or smaller) before use.
Avoid using solvents containing halogen ions (e.g. KCl, NaCl, NH4Cl) or solvents that generate halogen
ions by reaction since halogen ions sometimes corrode the stainless steel (SUS316) pipe material. If such
solvents must be used, rinse the entire flowpath sufficiently with distilled water immediately after data
acquisition ends.
When the UV detector is used at high sensitivity, use a solvent for the LC having low UV absorbance as
the mobile phase solvent.
Generation of air bubbles caused during mixing of solutions or by pressure and temperature changes,
defective solvent delivery and generation of noise in the detection cell can be limited by degassing the
mobile phase solvent.

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GC Data Acquisition

This chapter describes the basic flow of operations from entrance of the data acquisition parameters
to the performance of a single run data acquisition on the GC.

3.1 [Data Acquisition] Window

Two views of the [Data Acquisition] window are available, the [Chromatogram View] is used to display
chromatograms and instrument status information and the [Instrument Parameters View] is used to display
the parameters set for each instrument.

3.1.1 Open the [Data Acquisition] Window

Click the

3
3

icon.

3
3
3

Select and double-click the instrument that will be used for data acquisition.

3
3
3
3
3

The [Realtime Analysis] program opens.

3
3
3
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Click the

If the

(Data Acquisition) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

(Data Acquisition) icon is not displayed, click

on the title of the assistant bar.

Ensure that [Ready] is displayed on the status display in the [Data Acquisition] window.

If [Not Connected] is displayed on the status display, refer to "3.2 The Instrument Is Not Properly
Recognized" in the Installation & Maintenance Guide.

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3.1.2 [Data Acquisition] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [Data Acquisition] window.
1 Toolbar

2 [Chromatogram View]

5 [Instrument Parameters View]

No.

1
2

3 [Instrument Monitor]

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] toolbar, [Data Acquisition] toolbar, [Instrument Control] toolbar, and [GC Control]
toolbar.
Displays chromatograms and the instrument status curves.

^ Reference

3
4

Refer to "3.3.1 Monitor the Chromatograms and Instrument Status Curves" P.45 to display the status
information of instruments.
Displays the instrument status and parameter settings.
Click
instrument.

to transfer the data acquisition settings set in [Instrument Parameters View] to the analytical

^ Reference
5

Refer to "3.2.2 Analytical Instrument Startup" P.44 for details.

Displays the instrument parameters for data acquisition.
In the [Normal] sub-window, the main data acquisition parameters are set on the [Autosampler] and [GC] tabs.
In the [Advanced] sub-window, the tab for each configured instrument module is displayed so that data
acquisition parameters can be set in more detail.
Switches between the full screen and normal display.

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3.2 Enter Data Acquisition Parameters

Enter the data acquisition parameters in [Instrument Parameters View].
The parameters are saved to the method file and used to perform data acquisition.
This section describes the operations in the [Instrument Parameters View].

3.2.1 Set the Instrument Parameters

[Instrument Parameters View] has two sub-windows, [Normal] and [Advanced].
In the [Normal] sub-window, the main data acquisition parameters are set on the [Autosampler] and [GC]
tabs. In the [Advanced] sub-window, a tab for each configured instrument module is displayed so that data
acquisition parameters can be set in more detail.
This section describes how to set the data acquisition parameters and create a method file.

Click [Normal] to open the [Normal] sub-window.

Click the [GC] tab and enter the data acquisition parameters.
Set the detector, oven temperature, carrier gas type, program type and other parameters.

If [(Link to Oven Program)] is displayed, [Stop Time] cannot be set since the oven temperature
program is linked to the data acquisition time. To set [Stop Time] different from [Total Program
Time], right-click on the [Instrument Parameters View], and click and deselect [Link Oven
Program edit and Acquisition Time] on the displayed menu.
Click [Redraw] to draw the set program parameters in a graph.

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Click the [Autosampler] tab, and enter the injection parameters.

Enter the injection volume and number of rinsing.

3
For the [Autosampler] tab, the autosampler name set in the [System Configuration] sub-window is
displayed.

Click [Save Method File As] on the [File] menu.

The [Save Method File As] window is displayed.

Enter the file name, and click [Save].

A method file is created with the specified file name and the new instrument parameters are saved to the
file.

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3.2.2 Analytical Instrument Startup

This section describes how to transfer (download) instrument parameters to an analytical instrument and
the procedure for starting the instrument.

Drag-and-drop the desired method file onto the [Data Acquisition] window from the
[Data Explorer] sub-window.

If the [Data Explorer] sub-window is not displayed, click the

(Toggle Data Explorer) button on

the tool bar.

The content of the method file is displayed in the [Data Acquisition] window.

2
3

Check the instrument parameters, and click

The instrument parameters are transferred to the analytical instrument.

Click the

(GC System On) button on the toolbar.

The carrier gas supply and oven temperature control are started.

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3.3 Data Acquisition Preparation

This section describes the procedures to perform before starting data acquisition, such as baseline check.

3.3.1 Monitor the Chromatograms and Instrument Status Curves

This section describes how to monitor chromatograms displayed in [Chromatogram View] and instrument
status curves.

Chromatogram Display Settings

The chromatogram display scale can be changed.
This section describes how to monitor chromatograms on multiple channels.

Right-click on the graph in [Chromatogram View], and click [Display Settings].

Click the [GC] tab and enter the necessary parameters.

1
2

1
2
3

Click [Overlay] to draw chromatograms overlaid.

Enter the channel intensity range for the Y-axis.
Click [Normalize] so that the intensity range falls within the minimum and maximum values of the
currently displayed chromatogram.
Select the channel and the display unit for the Y-axis.

The intensity range of each channel cannot be set in the [Overlay] mode.

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Click the [General] tab, enter the necessary parameters, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Sample Name], [Sample ID] and [Data Comment].

The sample information is displayed in the status display of the [Data Acquisition] window.

Enter the [Time Range] for the X axis display range.

Click [Normalize] to set the display range of the X-axis to either the [Stop Time] currently set in the
method file.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The time range and intensity range are saved to the method file.

Settings other than the time range and intensity range are stored to memory for each user and
instrument.
The reference chromatogram is drawn overlaying [Chromatogram View].
Click [Open Reference Data File] in the [File] menu to select and display the reference
chromatogram.

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Display Instrument Status Curves

The instrument status curves that can be displayed on the graph in [Chromatogram View] include [Column
Oven Temperature] and [Carrier Gas Pressure].

Right-click on the graph in [Chromatogram View], and click [Display Settings].

Click the [Status] tab, enter the necessary parameters, and click [OK].

2
3

1
2
3

Select the desired display items in [Draw Status Curve].

Set the display range for each status item.
Select the type of status to display on the intensity axis on the right of the graph.

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The selected status is displayed on the graph.

Settings are stored to memory for each user and instrument.

If items are not displayed at [Draw Status Curve], select [Save the Status Monitor] in the
[Properties] sub-window for the GC in the [System Configuration] sub-window.

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3.3.2 Check the Baseline

Use the baseline check function to determine whether the baseline noise and drift values are within the
preset time and at or below the threshold for each channel.

Click [Baseline Check Parameters] from the [Method] menu in the [Data Acquisition]
window.

Set the baseline check parameters, and click [OK].

1
3

2
4

1
2
3
4

Select the noise calculation method.

Select [Noise] and [Drift].
Enter the time and threshold used for checking [Noise] and [Drift].
Enter a [Maximum Time] to performing repeat the evaluation if the checks fail.

Select a [Failure Action] to be taken in the event of a baseline check failure. The [Failure Action]
parameter is used when [Baseline Check] is used in the Batch Table.

3
4

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The settings are saved to the method file.

Click on the

(Baseline Check) button on the toolbar.

The baseline check is initiated, and the results of the baseline check are displayed after measurement
ends.

The results of the baseline check are saved in the C:\LabSolutions\Log\Baseline folder.

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3.3.3 Calculate the Baseline Slope (Slope Test)

When the Slope Test is performed, the baseline of the chromatogram is measured to automatically
calculate the Slope value.
The calculation results of the Slope Test can be set as the Slope value for the peak integration parameters.

Right-click on the graph in the [Chromatogram View], and click [Slope Test].

Click [Set to Parameter] to enter the on-screen value into the data processing
parameters.

The data processing parameter [Slope] value is set.

The Slope value is generally rounded up to value that is larger than the calculated value.
For example, a Slope value of 1988 is changed to 2000.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The Slope value is saved to the method file.

The Slope Test cannot be executed during data acquisition or during PDA plotting.

3.3.4 Detector Zero Correction

Use

(Zero Detector) on the toolbar to correct the signal intensity of the detector or CBM-102 to zero.

Click

(Zero Detector) on the toolbar.

The signal intensity of chromatograms is corrected to zero.

The buttons displayed on the toolbar vary depending on the system configuration of the instrument.

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3.3.5 Check the Condition of Consumables (System Check)

Check the system to verify that it is in good condition before starting data acquisition (i.e. the system
check).

Users are required to have the [Run System Check] rights to execute the system check.
For GC, the system check can be executed only if GC-2010 or GC-2014 is used.

Click the

Select the items to check, and click [Run].

(System Check) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

1
2
4

1
2
3
4

Select [Consumables Check].

Select [GC Check].
Click [Advanced], and select the items to perform the system check on.
Select [Report Out] to automatically print the system check results.

After the system check ends, click [View Results].

The [System Check Results] sub-window opens.

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Click [Print] in the [System Check Results] sub-window to print the system check results.
The system check results are saved to a file named according to the following rule:
SysChk#_YYYYMMDDHHMMSS.lcs (where, # is the system number.)
To check the results of previous system checks, click [Load] in the [System Check Results] sub-window,
and select the desired results.
Set [System Check] in a Batch Table, to check the use frequency of instrument consumables before
starting data acquisition. Refer to "4.2.3 Batch Table Parameters" P.78 for details.
Realtime batch can be canceled according to the results of the system check by using the Batch Table
action function.
The system check is based on the consumable criteria of each instrument. Check consumable criteria in
the [System Check] sub-window by clicking [System Check] in the [Properties] sub-window of each
instrument.
Click [Reset] to open the [Consumables Reset] sub-window.
Reset the consumables when they have been replaced.
Users are required to have the [Edit System Configuration] rights to set system check criteria.

3.4 Single Run

There are two ways of acquiring data, by single run (only one data acquisition), or by realtime batch
(sequential analysis of multiple samples).
This section describes the procedure for a single run.

Verify that [Ready] is displayed on the status display.

^ Reference
Refer to "4 Realtime Batch" P.63 for information on sequential analysis of multiple samples.

3.4.1 Execute Single Run

Execute single run from the [Data Acquisition] window.

Click the

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(Start Single Run) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

3.4 Single Run

Set the acquisition conditions, and click [OK].

1
2

1
2

Enter the data file name.

Select [Auto-increment], and the number type.
The data file name is automatically appended with an incremental number.
Example: TEST-001.lcd, TEST-001.gcd

When [Auto-increment] is selected, the file is not overwritten even if the file name was previously
used.

Enter the position of the sample for [Vial#].

Selecting [Without sample] or entering "-1" at [Vial #] acquires data without injecting samples
from the autosampler.
Data acquisition can be started without pressing the [Start] button on the GC.
If the autosampler is TurboMatrix, data acquisition cannot be started by entering "-1" at [Vial
#].

Enter the sample injection volume.

Single run is started.

During data acquisition, the [LabSolutions Service] icon in the Systray on the Taskbar flashes green.

Data acquisition ends when the data acquisition time in the method file has elapsed.

Do not turn the PC off while the [LabSolutions Service] icon is flashing.
In the case of a dual-line configuration, set the data acquisition parameters on the [Line 1] and
[Line 2] tabs.

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3.4.2 Change the End Time During Data Acquisition

The data acquisition time can be changed during data acquisition.
This section describes the procedure for changing the data acquisition time.

The end time for the detector in [Method View] is changed.

If the acquisition time is changed using [Change Acquisition Time], a record is created in the operation
log.

Click [Change Acquisition Time] on the [Acquisition] menu.

Enter an [Acquisition Time], and click [OK].

If multiple detectors are used, click [All Times Change] to changes the data acquisition time to the
longest detector acquisition time.
If [Change to Minimum Value] is selected, click [All Times Change] to change the data acquisition
time to the shortest detector acquisition time.
Click [Apply to Method File] to apply the new acquisition time to the method file and use it for all
subsequent data acquisitions.
You can not change the value as an analysis time that already passed.

3.4.3 Stop Single Run

Single run can be stopped in the midway to end acquisition earlier than the preset end time.

Click the

(Stop) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

Data acquisition is stopped, and a data file is created for the data so far.

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3.5 Check Analysis Results During Data Acquisition

(Snapshot)

Execute snapshot during data acquisition to display and process the data obtained since acquisition was
started.
This section describes the procedure for executing a snapshot during data acquisition.

Click the

(Snapshot) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

The data obtained so far is displayed in the [Data Analysis] window.

3.5.1 Update Snapshots

Use snapshot update to load cumulative acquired data from a continuing data acquisition after snapshot
has been executed.

Click the

(Update for Snapshot) button on the toolbar in the [Data Analysis] window.

The snapshot is updated to display the latest chromatogram.

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3.6 Automatic Instrument Startup

Use

(Startup) to automatically start the instrument at a specified date and time.

Click the

Enter the date and time to start the instrument, and click [OK].

(Startup) button on the toolbar.

1
2

1
2

Set the date and time to start the instrument.

Select [Method File], and enter the method file name. The method file can also be selected by
clicking
.

When the method file is not specified, the analytical instrument is started up by the parameters
already downloaded to the instrument (i.e. parameters used in the previous data acquisition)
when a startup is performed.
The instrument starts up at the specified date and time.

If startup is executed in a batch file(s) registered to the batch queue, the startup begins after
processing of the previously registered batch file(s) ends.
For details on the procedure for changing the execution order of batch files registered to the batch
queue, refer to "4.5 Data Acquisition Using the Batch Queue Function" P.96.
Startup can also be set in realtime batch.
For details, refer to "4.4.2 Start Data Acquisition at a Specified Date and Time (Startup)" P.87.

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3.7 Automatic Instrument Shutdown

Use [Shutdown] to automatically shut down the instrument after data acquisition ends.

Click the

(Shutdown) button on the toolbar.

Set the date and time to shut down the instrument, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Shutdown Method File], and enter the method file name. The method file can also be
selected by clicking
.

When a method file is not specified, the analytical instrument is shut down by the parameters
already downloaded to the instrument when a shutdown is performed.

Enter the time that the instrument is operated by the instrument parameters of the specified method
file.

The analytical instruments shut down when the [Cool down Time] elapses.

If shutdown is executed in a batch file(s) registered to the batch queue, the shutdown begins after
processing of the registered batch file(s) ends.
For details on the procedure for changing the execution order of batch files registered to the batch
queue, refer to "4.5 Data Acquisition Using the Batch Queue Function" P.96.
Shutdown can also be set in realtime batch.
For details, refer to "4.4.3 Shutdown Analytical Instruments After Data Acquisition (Shutdown)"
P.88.
With GC-14A/B, analytical instruments are not shutdown. The shutdown method is downloaded
but the instruments continue to run even if the cool down time has elapsed.

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3.8 Change the Sampling Rate

The sampling rate can be set matched to the peak shape of the chromatogram to acquire.
Decreasing the sampling rate enables narrower sharp peaks to be detected. However, in this case, more
noise might be detected, possibly preventing correct peaks from being detected.
This section describes how to set the sampling rate.

Click [Advanced] in [Instrument Parameters View].

Click the [Detector] tab, and set the sampling interval of the detector.

Select the setting value from the list.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The settings are saved to the method file.

For the [Detector] tab, the detector name set in the [System Configuration] sub-window is
displayed.
The base period is the signal cycle sent to the PC from the detector.Set the base period in the
[Properties] sub-window for the detector in the [System Configuration] sub-window.
The sampling rate is the signal interval to record to the data file, and becomes the data points of
chromatograms.
Note that data files increase in size the smaller the sampling rate becomes.
The sampling rate, and data processing parameter [Width] value also affects peak detection.

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Setting the Data Sampling Rate at [Sampling Rate]

Set the sampling rate to match the peak shape of the chromatogram.
Initial Value

Base Period of each detector set in the [System Configuration] sub-window

Setting range

Base Period 1 to 20 times of 4 msec to 80 msec range

(If Base Period is 100 msec or longer: 1 to 10 times)

Recommended
values

Data acquisition with a packed column: 40 msec to 160 msec

Regular capillary data acquisition: 40 msec to 160 msec
High-speed data acquisition with a narrow-pore column: 20 msec to 60 msec

3.9 Set the Instrument Parameters for the Dual-Line

Configuration GC

This section describes how to set the data acquisition parameters (instrument parameters) for the dual-line
configuration GC.
Select [Line 1] and [Line 2] in [Instrument Parameters View], and set the parameters.

Click [Line 1] in [Instrument Parameters View], and set the instrument parameters to
use.

^ Reference
Refer to "3.2.1 Set the Instrument Parameters" P.42 for more details.

2
3

Set the parameters for [Line 2] by the same procedure.

Save the instrument parameters to the method file, and download it to the instrument.
^ Reference
Refer to "3.2.2 Analytical Instrument Startup" P.44 for details on how to download the file.

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3.10 Acquire Data from the [Start] Button on the GC Unit

If [Acquisition Start from Instrument] is selected, data can be acquired simply by pressing the

button

on the GC unit.
This section describes how to acquire data by pressing the

button on the GC unit using the pre-

loaded method file.

This function cannot be used for the system with GC-14A/B.

If the screen is locked by the popup sub-window for setting or due to data acquisition, data acquisition
cannot be started.

Click [Options] on the [Tool] menu.

Click the [Start Acquisition] tab, enter the necessary parameters, and click [OK].

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2

1
2

Select [Acquisition Start from Instrument].

Enter the default data file name at [Default Data File].

Press the

button on the GC unit.

Data acquisition is started.

The acquired data is saved under the name of the file displayed at [Default Data File] in the [Setting
Options] sub-window. Even if the data acquisition continues to be performed, the file is not
overwritten since the data file name is automatically appended with an incremental number.

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If Data Could Not Be Acquired Successfully

Check the following if data could not be acquired.

Download is not executed.

If the [Data Acquisition] window is started up or a method file is changed, be sure to download the file
before starting data acquisition.
In the case of GC units connected via the CBM-102, data acquisition can be performed only if the method
is downloaded.

Programs such as oven temperature program are not set.

Correct data acquisition can be performed only if the GC program is set.
Be sure to set the oven temperature program.
Be sure to set the hold time for isocratic analysis.

3.11 If Single Baseline of instrument Is Unstable

Shortly after the GC unit is started up, if the previously acquired sample remains in the injection unit or the
column, the baseline may become unstable or extraneous peaks may appear.
If this occurs, condition or clean up the column.
Perform the same procedure to clear the sample in the column if data acquisition fails due to a sample
injection error.

Change the Column Temperature for Instrument Parameters

This section describes how to change the column initial temperature from 50 C to 120 C and to return to
50 C of initial temperature after conditioning and confirming that the baseline becomes stable.

Click [Advanced] in [Instrument Parameters View].

Click the [Column] tab and enter 120 at [Temperature].

Click

Wait a while until the baseline becomes stable.

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When the baseline becomes stable, enter "50" for the initial temperature at

Click

[Temperature].
.

Acquire Data Without Injecting Samples

Data acquisition is performed without injecting samples to check the baseline, under the same acquisition
parameters as for the programmed temperature analysis, where column oven temperature is gradually
raised.

1
2

Click the

(Start Single Run) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

Select [Without sample], and click [OK].

In the case of a dual-line configuration GC, make settings both on the [Line 1] and [Line 2] tabs.

Acquire Data With Solvent Injected (Without Injecting Samples)

In cases such as if extraneous peaks appear, data acquisition is performed with solvent rather than a
sample injected to check chromatograms. Follow the same procedure as for regular data acquisition.

^ Reference
Refer to "3.4.1 Execute Single Run" P.52 for details on single run.

If there is dirt in the injection unit, increase the temperature in the unit to clear the dirt. At that time, multiple
injections of solvent sometimes increase the effect of clearing the dirt.
Also, replace glass insert and septum as required.
For more details, refer to the Instruction Manual for the GC unit.

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Realtime Batch

Realtime batch is sequential data acquisition of multiple samples. Execution of realtime batch starts
with the preparation of a Batch Table.
This chapter describes the procedures for automating data acquisition.
Making Batch Tables

Baseline check to verify the stability of the baseline

[Startup] to begin realtime batch analysis at a specified date and time
[Shutdown] to shutdown the instrument after realtime batch ends

4.1 Display Batch Tables

Click the

(Realtime Batch) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Realtime Analysis] program to

display the Batch Table.

4
4
4

4.2 Create Batch Tables

Enter the sample information, vial #, method file name, and data file name in a Batch Table to sequentially
acquire data from multiple samples.
This section describes how to create a Batch Table

4
4

4.2.1 Batch Table Wizard

Batch Tables can be made easily by using the Batch Table Wizard. This section describes how to create a
Batch Table separately for LC and GC since the Batch Table Wizard varies according to the instrument in
use. See "For LC" and "For GC" below.

Some features of the Batch Tables cannot be set with the Batch Table Wizard. It is necessary to directly edit
the Batch Table to set these functions.

4
4
4
4
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4

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For LC

Click the

Enter the parameters, and click [Next].

(Wizard) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

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2
3

1
2
3
4

Click [New] at [Batch Table] to create a new Batch Table file.

Click [Add] to add a row to the currently displayed Batch Table.
Enter the [Method File].
Enter the [Injection Volume].
Enter the data acquisition pattern for the standard samples and unknown samples.
Enter a number for [Number of Sample Groups] to indicate the number of times the data acquisition
pattern will be repeated.
Select [Bracket Calibration] to select the type of bracket quantitation.

^ Reference
For details, see "4.4.6 Bracket Quantitation" P.92.

Select [Insert QA/QC Samples] to insert a QA/QC sample.

If [Insert QA/QC Samples] is selected, the [Batch Table Wizard - QA/QC Sample] sub-window is
displayed. If [Insert QA/QC Samples] is deselected, proceed to Step 4.

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Enter the QA/QC sample information, then click [Next].

Enter the standard sample information, and click [Next].

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2

1
2

Enter [Sample Name] and [Sample ID] for the standard sample.
If [Auto-increment] is selected, the [Sample Name] and [Sample ID] are automatically appended with
an incremental number.
Enter a [Data File Name].
Select [Create file names automatically] to automatically generate a data file name.

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^ Reference
For details, see "Set the Data File Name" P.104.

Set the [Number of Calibration Levels] (number of calibration points), [Repetitions per Run] (number
of injections) and select [Clear all calibrations at the beginning] to initialize the calibration curve.
The final vial No. of the standard sample you have set is displayed at [Vial#] in the Batch Table.
Select [Print Report] and set [Report Format File] to create reports.

Enter the unknown sample information, as with the standard sample, and click [Next].

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Set the summary report output parameters, and click [Next].

1
2
3

Select [Print Summary Report] for [QA/QC], and select a [Summary Report Format File].

[QA/QC] is not displayed if [Insert QA/QC Samples] is deselected in the [Batch Table Wizard]
sub-window.

Select [Print Summary Report] for [Analysis], and select the type of sample summary that will be
reported.
Select the [Summary Report Format File].

Select the items to be executed, and click [Next].

If [Startup] or [Shutdown] are selected, a setting sub-windows for each item is displayed. (Steps 8 or 9)

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If all of these items are deselected, proceed to Step 10.

Select the startup settings, and click [Next].

The startup start date and time cannot be set in the Batch Table Wizard. Refer to "4.4.2 Start Data
Acquisition at a Specified Date and Time (Startup)" P.87 to enter a specified date and time.

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2

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Enter an instrument startup time at [Pumping Period].

Select [Startup Method File], and enter the method file.

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Select the shutdown settings, and click [Next].

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2

10

1
2

Select [Shutdown Method File], and enter the method file.

Enter an instrument shutdown time at [Cool down Time].

Enter a batch file name, and click [Finish].

This completes Batch Table setup using the Batch Table Wizard. The batch file is created using the
specified file name. This Batch Table is displayed in the Batch Table sub-window. Check the contents of
the Batch Table.

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For GC

Click the

Enter the parameters, and click [Next].

(Wizard) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

1
2
3

1
2
3
4

Click [New] at [Batch Table] to create a new Batch Table file.

Click [Add] to add a row to the currently displayed Batch Table.
Enter the [Method File].
Select the [Table Type].
In the case of dual-line configuration, select [Line 1 & Line 2].
Enter the data acquisition pattern for the standard samples and unknown samples.
Enter a number for [Number of Sample Groups] to indicate the number of times the data acquisition
pattern will be repeated.
Select [Bracket Calibration] to select the type of bracket quantitation.

^ Reference
For details, see "4.4.6 Bracket Quantitation" P.92.

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Select [Insert QA/QC Samples] to insert a QA/QC sample.

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Refer to "4.4.8 Set the Injection Volume and Multi-Injection Counts for the GC" P.95 to set the
injection volume for each sample using the same method file.
If [Insert QA/QC Samples] is selected, the [Batch Table Wizard - QA/QC Sample] sub-window is
displayed. If [Insert QA/QC Samples] is deselected, proceed to Step 4.

Enter the QA/QC sample information, then click [Next].

Enter the standard sample information, and click [Next].

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3

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1
2

Enter [Sample Name] and [Sample ID] for the standard sample.
If [Auto-increment] is selected, the [Sample Name] and [Sample ID] are automatically appended with
an incremental number.
Enter a [Data File Name].
Select [Create file names automatically] to automatically generate a data file name.

^ Reference
For details, see "Set the Data File Name" P.104.

Set the [Number of Calibration Levels] (number of calibration points), [Repetitions per Run] (number
of injections) and select [Clear all calibrations at the beginning] to initialize the calibration curve.
The final vial No. of the standard sample you have set is displayed at [Vial#] in the Batch Table.
Select [Print Report] and set [Report Format File] to create reports.

Enter the unknown sample information, as with the standard sample, and click [Next].

If [Line 1 & Line 2] is selected at Step 2, the setting sub-windows for standard sample and unknown
sample for Line 2 are displayed consecutively. Set each item in the same way as for Line 1.

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Set the summary report output parameters, and click [Next].

1
2
3

Select [Print Summary Report] for [QA/QC], and select a [Summary Report Format File].

[QA/QC] is not displayed if [Insert QA/QC Samples] is deselected in the [Batch Table Wizard]
sub-window.

Select [Print Summary Report] for [Analysis], and select the type of sample summary that will be
reported.
Select the [Summary Report Format File].

Select the items to be executed, and click [Next].

If [Startup] or [Shutdown] are selected, a setting sub-windows for each item is displayed. (Steps 8 or 9)

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If all of these items are deselected, proceed to Step 10.

Select the startup settings, and click [Next].

The startup start date and time cannot be set in the Batch Table Wizard. Refer to "4.4.2 Start Data
Acquisition at a Specified Date and Time (Startup)" P.87 to enter a specified date and time.

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2

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2

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Enter an instrument startup time at [Pumping Period].

Select [Startup Method File], and enter the method file.

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Select the shutdown settings, and click [Next].

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2

10

1
2

Select [Shutdown Method File], and enter the method file.

Enter an instrument shutdown time at [Cool down Time].

Enter a batch file name, and click [Finish].

This completes Batch Table setup using the Batch Table Wizard. The batch file is created using the
specified file name. This Batch Table is displayed in the Batch Table sub-window. Check the contents of
the Batch Table.

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4.2.2 Edit Batch Tables

This section describes 2 functions, [Fill Series] and [Fill Down], that are often used for direct Batch Table
editing.

Append Table Settings with an Incremental Number

The [Vial#], [Sample Name], [Sample ID], and [Data File] entries in the Batch Table are appended with an
incremental number.
This section describes how to add an incremental extension to the [Vial#].

Enter the [Vial#] for the top row.

Right-click the top [Vial#] cell, and click [Fill Series] from the displayed menu.

If [Vial#] is blank, the [Vial#] sub-window opens. If a value is entered in the [Vial#] cell that value is
used incrementally fill the [Vial#] cells in the rest of the table.

If the [Vial#] sub-window is displayed, enter the [Row#], [Vial#], [Repetitions], and select
[Auto-increment], then click [OK].

The [Vial#] column is incrementally filled.

[Fill Series]
[Fill Series] functions according to how the cell is selected and the value entered in the cell.
If the end of the character string is not a number (ex: standard sample)
A 3-digit number is appended starting with the row following the selected cell.
standard sample, standard sample 001", standard sample 002", and so forth.
If the end of the character string is a number (ex: STD01)
The cells are filled with STD01, STD02, STD03 and so forth.
If only 1 cell is selected (ex: ABC)
The cells following the selected cell become ABC001, ABC002, ABC003 and so forth.

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If multiple cells are selected (ex: STD1, AAA and STD5 are selected in this order)
The selected cells are changed to STD1, STD2, and STD3.
If a blank cell is selected (ex: a cell in the [Sample Name] column)
The [Sample Name] sub-window opens. Enter the sample name parameters, and click [OK].

Copy Settings
The individual columns of the Batch Table can be copied.

This section describes how to copy and fill the [Sample Name] column.

Enter a [Sample Name] in the top row.

Right-click the top cell of the [Sample Name] column that is to be copied, and click [Fill
Down].

The contents of the top cell is copied to the subsequent cells of the [Sample Name] column.

[Fill Down]
[Fill Down] functions according to how the cell is selected.
If only 1 cell is selected (ex: STD)
All selected cells following the selected cell become STD.
If multiple cells are selected (ex: STD1, AAA and STD5 are selected in this order)
All cells become the same STD1 as the initial cell.
If a blank cell is selected (ex: a cell in the [Sample Name] column)
The [Sample Name] sub-window opens. Enter the [Sample Name] parameters, and click [OK].

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4.2.3 Batch Table Parameters

In addition to sample information and sample type, method file, data file, and report output settings, the
following Batch Table parameters can also be set.
Parameter

Contents

Run mode

Determines whether there is a standby period before data acquisition, and whether to
execute data acquisition and data processing on each row of the Batch Table.

Background compensation

Performs compensation using the blank (solvent only) chromatogram to subtract

baseline drift or solvent peaks.

^ Reference
For details, refer to "4.4.5 Background Data File" P.91.
System check

Performs a system check before data acquisition, enter the system check parameter in
the top row of the Batch Table. Click the [System Check] cell, and enter the system
check parameters in the [System Check] sub-window.

System suitability

Checks the suitability of the system based on the analysis results of known multiple
samples.
The results can be displayed or output in text format.

Custom parameters

Calculation formulas can be set for totaling the peak area of related substances in
analysis data and for compensating quantitative values. The results are output to a
Quantitative Results Table or reports.

^ Reference
For details, refer to "4.4.7 Custom Calculation Function" P.93.
Action

The batch processing can be controlled according to pass/fail of the check conditions in
each row of the Batch Table.

Options 1 to 10

Up to ten additional information columns can be added to the Batch Table.

Once you enter [Option Title] in <Settings> - [Option Items] Tab, this additional sample
information is saved in the same data as [Sample Name] and [Sample ID].

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Hide or Display Batch Table Items

Use the [Table Style] sub-window to hide or display columns in the Batch Table.
This section describes how to add or delete displayed items to the Batch Table.

Right-click on the Batch Table, and select [Table Style].

Select the desired items, and click [OK].

Display Hidden Batch Table Items

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2
3
4

Select the items to display from the [Hide Items] list.

Click [Add].
The selected items are added to the end of the [Display Items] list.
Select an item to change the display order.
Click [Up] or [Down].
The top item in the [Display Items] list is displayed in the first (left) Batch Table column.

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Hide Items in the Batch Table

1
2

Select the items to hide from the [Display Items] list.

Click [Remove].
The selected items move to the [Hide Items] list.

Realtime batch is executed based on settings in the Batch Table even if the items are hidden.
For example, if a summary report output and summary report format file are entered, the summary
report is output after realtime batch ends even if these items are hidden in the Batch Table.

4.2.4 Before Editing Batch Tables in Dual-Line Configuration

In the case of dual-line configuration GC, realtime batch analysis can be performed in dual-line
configuration. To perform realtime batch analysis in dual-line configuration, a Batch Table must be
switched to the Batch Table for dual lines before editing the Batch Table.
This section describes how to switch to the Batch Table for dual lines. Referring to "4.2.1 Batch Table
Wizard" or "4.2.2 Edit Batch Tables", create a Batch Table using the Batch Table for the dual lines.

Click the

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(Settings) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

4.2 Create Batch Tables

Click the [Type] tab, select [Line1 & Line2], and click [OK].

Selecting [Line 2] configures batch processing to be executed only for [Line 2].

If [Line 1 & Line 2] is selected, the lines are displayed in the Batch Table by a row number and a line
number such as "1-1" or "1-2", and the Batch Table edition or realtime batch analysis is executed by two
rows at a time.

Editing the Batch Table items in the second row for Line 2 is restricted as follows.
The [Sample Type], [Method File], [Level#], [Baseline Check], [System Check], [User Prog.], and [Action]
items are in common with the Line 1 and cannot be edited for Line 2.
In [Run Mode], there are common items set for both Line 1 and Line 2 and items set for each Line.
Therefore, in the [Run Mode] sub-window for setting the cell content, common items are set on Line 1 and
only [Data Acquisition] and [Data Analysis] at [Process] can be set on Line 2.

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4.3 Data Acquisition Using Batch Tables

Perform data acquisition using the Batch Table created in "4.2 Create Batch Tables".
This section describes partial execution of a Batch Table, how to stop realtime batch, and how to pause
realtime batch to edit the Batch Table.

4.3.1 Partial Execution of a Batch Table

This section describes how to perform data analysis on only part of the Batch Table (1 to 3 rows).

Select the row numbers to be analyzed.

Click the

Check [Selected Row(s)], and click [Start].

(Start Realtime Batch) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

A screen for confirming partial execution opens.

In this screen, click [OK].

Batch processing of the selected rows is executed.

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4.3.2 Stop Realtime Batch

Click the

(Stop) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

4
Select the processes to stop, and click [OK].

Batch processing is stopped.

If only [Data acquisition under execution] is selected, the current data acquisition is stopped and
processing moves to the next row of the Batch Table, and data acquisition is started on that row.
If only [Batch Processing] is selected, processing for the entire Batch Table stops after the current
data acquisition ends.
If both [Data acquisition under execution] and [Batch Processing] are selected, Batch Table
processing stops in the middle of the current acquisition.
When data acquisition is resumed in the row after the stop of batch processing, some information
such as, pass/fail information for the QA/QC function, may be cleared.

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4.3.3 Pause Realtime Batch to Edit the Batch Table

Realtime batch can be paused and the non-acquired rows of the Batch Table can be edited (add, insert,
delete).
This section describes how to delete a non-acquired row of the Batch Table.

This operation cannot be performed on rows that have already been acquired.
If the TurboMatrixHS is used for GC, realtime batch analysis cannot be paused.

During realtime batch, click the

Set the row where realtime batch is to be paused, and click [OK].

(Edit Table/Restart) icon on the [Realtime Batch]

assistant bar.

Data acquisition goes into the standby state at the selected row, and batch processing is paused.

Data acquisition continues until the row selected in the [Pause] sub-windows reached. The [Release
Paused Status] sub-window opens when the pause is executed.

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Select the row to be deleted on the Batch Table, right-click on the selected row, and
click [Delete Row].

4
The selected row is deleted.

4
5

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The method file is overwritten and saved.

Click the

(Edit Table/Restart) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

Batch processing is resumed from the paused row.

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4.4 Automation of Data Acquisition Operations

Using the Batch Table to automate data acquisition allows for the automation of baseline check, system
check, startup and shutdown as well as mobile phase substitution (autopurge).
This section describes how to automate data acquisition, output of summary reports, background
compensation, bracket quantitation, and the custom calculation function.

Use the Batch Table [Action] function to control batch processing actions.

4.4.1 Check Baseline Stability Before Data Acquisition (Baseline Check)

This section describes how to check the baseline before starting data acquisition. Set the baseline check
thresholds and other items in the baseline check parameter of the method file.

^ Reference
See "2.3.3 Check the Baseline" P.21 for LC, or "2.3.3 Check the Baseline" P.21 for GC, for details on setting
the baseline check parameter of the method file.

Select [Baseline Check] in the row where baseline check is to be performed.

^ Reference
If [Baseline Check] is not displayed in the Batch Table, refer to "Hide or Display Batch Table Items"
P.79.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The baseline check settings are saved to the batch file.

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4.4.2 Start Data Acquisition at a Specified Date and Time (Startup)

Use realtime batch Startup to automatically start realtime batch at a preset date and time. This section
describes how to use Startup.

Click the

Click the [Startup] tab, enter the conditions for automatically starting the analytical

(Settings) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

instruments, and click [OK].

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2
3

1
2
3

Select [Startup].
When [Set start date and time when starting batch] is selected, the sub-window for entering the start
date and time is displayed.
The analytical instruments are started at the specified [Start Date & Time].
Select [Method File], and enter the name of the method file that contains the parameters for
analytical instruments startup.
Click

to change the referenced file.

Enter a time in [Pumping Period] for the analytical instruments to operate at the initial conditions
before batch processing begins.
If a method file is not specified, the analytical instruments are started up by the parameters
downloaded to the instruments when the startup is performed.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The startup settings are saved to the batch file.

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4.4.3 Shutdown Analytical Instruments After Data Acquisition

(Shutdown)
Use realtime batch Shutdown to automatically shut down the analytical instruments after realtime batch
ends. This section describes how to use Shutdown.

Click the

Click the [Shutdown] tab, enter the conditions for automatic shutdown of the analytical

(Settings) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

instruments, and click [OK].

1
2

1
2

Select [Shutdown].
Select [Shutdown Method File], and enter the name of the method file that contains the parameters
for shutdown of the analytical instruments.
Click

to change the referenced file.

Enter a time in [Cool Down Time] for the instruments to run after analysis and before shutdown.
If a method file is not specified, the analytical instruments are shut down by the parameters
downloaded to the instruments when a shutdown is performed.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The shutdown settings are saved to the batch file.

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Turn the Detector Lamp Off

When creating a shutdown method file, select [Off] in the [Lamp] parameter.

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4.4.4 Print a Summary Report
A summary report summarizes the chromatograms and the statistical calculation results from multiple data.
This section describes how to set a summary report.

Drag and select the rows in the Batch Table to be included in the summary report.

If the [Summary Type] and [Summary Report Format File] items are not displayed in the Batch
Table, refer "Hide or Display Batch Table Items" P.79.

Right-click on the selected rows, and click [Summary Report Settings].

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Select a [Report Format File], and click [OK].

Click

to change the referenced file.

The selected start row and end row numbers are displayed at [Row Number]. Change the numbers to
change the rows to be printed in the summary report.

^ Reference
See "8.4 Create a Report Format File" P.232 for details on the report format.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The summary report settings are saved to the batch file.

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4.4.5 Background Data File

Background data refers to a chromatogram obtained by performing the gradient analysis (LC) or
programmed temperature analysis (GC) without injecting a sample. Use the background data file to
compensate for baseline drift in the acquired sample date.
This section describes how to acquire background data and perform background compensation in the
same realtime batch.

Select the row where background data will be acquired.

Ensure that the background data row is above the sample rows.
If [Auto Filename] is selected for the [Data File] column, click the

(Settings) icon on the

[Realtime Batch] assistant bar, and select [Create filenames automatically with] on the [Data
File Name] tab.

2
3

Select [Background] for the rows where background compensation will be applied.
Enter a [Background Data File] for each of the rows where [Background] is selected.

^ Reference
If [Background] and [Background File] are not displayed in the Batch Table, refer to "Hide or
Display Batch Table Items" P.79.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The background compensation settings are saved to the batch file.

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4.4.6 Bracket Quantitation

When sequential data acquisition is performed on multiple samples, the detector sensitivity may change
over time and sometimes affect the initial and final data acquisition results. To correct this situation, the
quantitative value for unknown samples can be obtained by bracketing the unknown sample with standard
samples, and creating a calibration curve from the standard sample data acquired before and after the
unknown sample.
Three different types of bracket calibration curves are available, [Overlap], [Sequence] and [Average].
Select the appropriate type according to how the standard sample calibration points are set.
This section describes how to select bracket quantitation.

Click the

Click the [Bracket] tab, select the bracket quantitation type, and click [OK].

(Settings) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

1
2
3

No. Parameter
Explanation
Overlap Quantitates the unknown sample using the calibration curve made from the results of the
1
standard samples acquired before and after the unknown sample.
Sequence
Quantitates the unknown sample using the calibration curve made from the results of all
2
standard samples regardless of the position of the bracketed unknown sample.
3 Average Quantitates the unknown sample using the calibration curve made by averaging the results
of all standard samples before the unknown sample and the results of the standard sample
directly after the unknown sample.

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The bracket quantitation settings are saved to the batch file.

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4.4.7 Custom Calculation Function

The custom calculation function allows for automation of operations, such as totaling of the peak area and
quantitative value compensation.
This section describes how to set custom parameters.

Click the [Custom Parameters] cell in the Batch Table where custom calculations are
necessary.
^ Reference
If the [Custom Parameters] column is not displayed in the Batch Table, refer to "Hide or Display
Batch Table Items" P.79.

Enter [Title], [Formula] and constants to display in the Compound Result Table, and
click [OK].
1

No.

Parameter

1 Title
2 Formula

Explanation
Enter a title to displayed in the Compound Result Table.
Enter a formula using numeric values, macro variables and operators (+, -, *, /, e).
Macro variables
Retention time (RetTime), area (Area), height (Height), concentration (Conc)
For a specific peak
RetTime [1] (retention time of peak with compound ID 1)
To specifying peaks between data
RetTime [1] (3) (retention time of peak with compound ID 1 of data at 3 rows above the
preset row)

3 Const A to C Up to any three constants can be specified in each calculation formula.

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Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The custom parameter settings are saved to the batch file.

Execute batch processing to check the calculation results, and then check the results on the [Compound] tab
in [Results View]. If custom parameters are not displayed, display them using the [Table Style] sub-window.

Custom Parameter Example

The 1st row is an example of a compensated area calculation. In this example, each peak area of the
unknown sample is multiplied by the compensation factor to obtain the compensated area.
The 2nd row is an example of a calculation between samples. In this example, calculation uses the peak
area of an unknown sample and the peak area of a standard sample that was acquired three samples
before the unknown sample.
The 3rd row is an example of calculation between peaks. In this example, the total value of 4 peak values
is calculated.

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4.4.8 Set the Injection Volume and Multi-Injection Counts for the GC
With the GC unit, the injection volume and Multi-injection counts are set for each sample in the Batch Table
to perform data acquisition using the same method file.
This section describes how to set the sample injection volume or multi-injection counts in the Batch Table.

Click the

(Settings) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

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Click the [Type] tab, deselect [Use Method Inj. Volume & Multi-Inj. Counts], and click
[OK].

In the case of a dual-line configuration GC, select the line to use in the Batch Table.

Set [Inj. Volume] and [Multi Injection] in the Batch Table.

^ Reference
If [Inj. Volume] and [Multi Injection] are not displayed in the Batch Table, refer to "Hide or Display
Batch Table Items" P.79 at "4.2.3 Batch Table Parameters".

Click

(Save) on the toolbar.

[Inj. Volume] and [Multi Injection] settings are saved to the batch file.

Items in the [Setting] sub-window are stored to memory for each batch file.
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4.5 Data Acquisition Using the Batch Queue Function

This software allows you to perform continuous data acquisition using different batch files. Batch files used
for continuous data acquisition are registered to a memory area called the batch queue.
In the batch queue, registered batch files are displayed as a list, and are executed in order by realtime
batch from the top of the queue.
The order of registered batch files can be changed and registered batch files can be deleted from the list.

4.5.1 Register Batch Files to the Batch Queue

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3

Click the

(Batch Editor) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

Open the batch file in the [Batch Editor] window.

Click the

(Queue Batch Run) icon on the [Batch Editor] assistant bar.

The batch file is added to the batch queue.

The information for batch files that are registered to the batch queue is retained even if the
[Realtime Analysis] program is exited.
The status of a batch file registered to the batch queue can be set to Waiting (pause) before
realtime batch analysis begins on that batch file. Select [The batch queue is registered as a state
of Waiting] on the [Batch] menu, select the rows of the batch queue to set to the Waiting

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status, and click [Start] to save the batch queue settings.

4.5.2 Change the Batch Queue Order or Delete Batch Files

1
2

Click the

(Batch Editor) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

Click the

(Batch Queue) icon on the [Batch Editor] assistant bar.

To change the order of batch files in the batch queue, select the desired row, and click
[Up] or [Down].

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The order of batch files in the batch queue is changed.

To delete a registered batch file from the batch queue, right-click on the desired row,
and click [Delete].

The selected row is deleted from the batch queue.

Click [Start].
Realtime batch is started in the new batch file order.

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4.5.3 Priority Batch

The currently acquiring batch file can be paused to give priority to another batch file that must be measured
immediately in realtime batch. This is called priority batch.

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2
3

Click the

(Batch Editor) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

Display the batch file to give priority to in realtime batch.

Click [Start Priority Batch] on the [Batch] menu.

4
The priority batch is started.

Priority batch is started after the current data acquisition ends.

Priority batch cannot be set to batch files set with bracket quantitation, summary report, QA/QC,
and batch action.
The following shows an example of how the [Batch Queue] sub-window changes when priority batch is
set for batch file Sample3.lcb.

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4.6 Create a Calibration Curve to Quantitate an

Unknown Sample

If data processing parameters have already been determined for a target compound, they may be
extracted from a method so that a calibration curve can automatically be established during acquisition of
standard samples and used for quantitation of unknown samples.
This section describes how to set data processing parameters and Batch Table items to perform
quantitative calculations.

4.6.1 Edit the Data Processing Parameters

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2

Click the

(Data Analysis) icon on the [Acquisition] assistant bar.

Drag-and-drop the data file onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer]
sub-window.
Select a data file with data acquisition conditions (instrument parameters) that match those for the target
component to be analyzed.

3
4

Click the

(Wizard) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

Refer to "6.5.1 Compound Table Wizard" to set the data processing parameters using
the Compound Table Wizard.

Click

Click the

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the analysis results in [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

The parameters are exported to the method file.

^ Reference
For details, see "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171.

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4.6.2 Edit Batch Tables

This section describes how to the set the [Method File], [Sample Type], [Level#], [Data File], [Sample
Amt.], [Dil. Factor.], and [ISTD Amt.] items required for quantitative calculation.

See "4.2 Create Batch Tables" P.63 for details on other items.

Add Rows to Batch Tables

Right-click on the Batch Table, and select [Add Row] from the displayed menu.

Enter the number of samples, and click [OK].

Rows are added to the Batch Table.

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Set the Method File

Click the [Method File] cell on the Batch Table.

Select the method file, and click [Open].

The method file is set.

Set other [Method File] cells in the same way.

^ Reference
Refer to "Copy Settings" P.77 to copy and paste the same method file name to multiple rows.

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Set the Sample Type

Set the type of sample to measure.
In the case of a standard sample, set the first standard sample to [Initialize Calibration Curve] and the next
standard sample to [Add Calibration Level]. The default setting [0: Unknown] is used for unknown samples.

Click the [Sample Type] cell of the first standard sample.

Click [Standard], select [Initialize Calibration Curve] and click [OK].

The initial cell for the sample type is displayed as [1: Standard (I)].

Click the [Sample Type] cell of the next standard sample.

Click [Standard], select [Add Calibration Level] and click [OK].

The [Sample Type] cell is displayed as [1: Standard].

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for multiple standard samples.

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Set the Level#

Set the standard sample [Level#] according to the concentration value in the Compound Table of the
method file. The calibration points are created from the level number of the Compound Table and the area
and height values of the preset standard sample.

[Level#] values are not used for unknown samples, even if they are set.

Click the [Level#] cell for the standard sample.

Enter the level number.

The level number is changed.

Set the [Level#] cell for other standard samples.

Set the Data File Name

Either directly enter a file name in the [Data File] cell, or automatically create the data file.
This section describes how to automatically create a data file name.

Click the

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Click the [Data File Name] tab, set each item, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Create filenames automatically with].

Select the items for the file name to automatically create from the [Items] list.
Enter a character string in the [Prefix] box to create a data file name with a fixed character string.

3
4
5

Click [Add].
Items are added onto the end of [Selected Items], and the file name is created using the currently
displayed items.
Select an item in the [Selected Items] list to change the display order.
Change the display order by clicking [Up] or [Down].

Automatically created file names use an _ (underscore) to join together items in order starting
with the top item in the [Selected Items] box.
For example, when a file name is automatically created using Batch File Name (AAA), Batch
Start Date (2008/04/01):
the file name is AAA_20080401.

Select a numeric format to automatically append the file name with an incremental number at [Autoincrement Format].

The data file name in the Batch Table is displayed as [Auto Filename].

Postrun batch reprocessing cannot be executed when a field is set to [Auto-increment Format] because a
specific filename and path are required. Therefore, it is recommended to copy the batch after realtime
acquisition ends. When a batch is copied, the data file name generated at the time of data acquisition is
transferred to the appropriate cell of the copied batch allowing postrun batch processing to be executed.

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To copy a batch, select the following menu item.

Set the Sample Amount, Dilution Factor, and ISTD Amount.

Enter values in each cell of the Batch Table to set the [Sample Amt.] (weight) and dilution factor for an
unknown sample, and ISTD amount (for internal standard method) to spike the unknown sample.
This section describes how to set the ISTD amount.

Enter the ISTD amount for sample types other than the standard sample when the quantitative calculation
method is internal standard method.
Enter the concentration of the ISTD for the number of internal standard substances set in the Compound
Table.
Set [Dilution Factor] to either [Apply] or [Not Used] in the [Data Processing Setting] sub-window in the
[System Settings] sub-window.

^ Reference
If [Sample Amt.], [Dil. Factor] and [ISTD Amt.] are not displayed in the Batch Table, refer to "Hide or Display
Batch Table Items" P.79.

Click the [ISTD Amt.] cell for the unknown sample.

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Enter the concentration for each internal standard substance, and click [OK].

Deselect [Use level 1 conc. in the compound table of a method file].

If [Use level 1 conc. in the compound table of a method file] is selected, the level 1 concentrations of
the compounds specified as the internal standard substances in the method file are used. Select this
checkbox when a standard sample and unknown sample are spiked with the same amount of
internal standard substances.
Enter the concentrations of the internal standard substances in each group.

Enter the [ISTD Amt.] cell for other unknown samples.

4.6.3 Data Acquisition Using Batch Tables

Perform data acquisition using a preset batch file.

Click the

(Start Realtime Batch) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

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When data acquisition is started, the [Realtime Batch] and [Data Acquisition] windows change as follows.

During data acquisition, the [LabSolutions Service] icon in the Systray on the Taskbar flashes green.

Do not turn the PC off while the [LabSolutions Service] icon is flashing.

^ Reference
See "4.3.2 Stop Realtime Batch" P.83 for details on how to stop or pause realtime batch.

When an Autosampler Is Not Used

For LC
When a manual injector on the LC is connected to the Manual Inject (start) terminals of the system
controller, initiate acquisition by rotating the manual injector to the inject position.

For GC
If the connection is configured to initiate data acquisition by the START input signal of the GC, inject the
sample, and then press the

button on the GC. For more details, refer to the Instruction Manual for

the GC unit.
In all other cases, click [Start] in the [Start Data Acquisition] sub-window and press the [start / stop] button
on the CBM-102.

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4.6.4 Check the Quantitation Results

Check the quantitation results for the unknown sample in the [Data Analysis] window.

Click the

(Data Analysis) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

The [Postrun Analysis] program is displayed, and the data file for the selected row on the Batch Table is
loaded.

Click the [Compound] and [Calibration Curve] tabs in [Results View], and check the
quantitation results.

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4.7 Acquisition Cycle Time Optimization

The total time for the batch analysis can be reduced by using the acquisition cycle time optimization
function that overlaps autosampler pretreatment for next sample during current data acquisition.

This function can be performed when using CBM-20A/20Alite(Ver.2.0 or later) as a LC System Controller. (It
is available for any autosampler controlled by CBM-20A/20Alite.)

Both method file and batch file should be set to use the acquisition cycle time optimization function. This
section describes how to set these parameters.

4.7.1 Set the Instrument Parameters

Click the

Click [Advanced] on the [Instrument Parameters View] to open the [Advanced] sub-

Click the [Controller] tab, and select [Automatic] for the [Autosampler pretreatment

(Data Acquisition) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Realtime

Analysis] program.

window.

beginning].

^ Reference
Refer to Help for details.

Click [Save Method File As] on the [File] menu to save the method file.

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4.7.2 Create Bath Tables

1
2
3

Click the

(Realtime Batch) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

Open the batch file in the [Realtime Batch] window.

Enter the method file saved above to all rows of [Method File] column.

By entering the method file to the top row and then selecting [Fill Down] from right-click menu on
the cell, it can be set to all rows.
The overlap injection can not be performed when the method file name is different between lines.

4
5

Click the

(Settings) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

Select a [Start pretreatment for next sample during current data acquisition] checkbox
in the [General] tab.

^ Reference
Refer to Help for details.

Save the batch file and execute the batch analysis.

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Calibration Curves

This chapter describes how to make calibration curves and check calibration curve information.
There are two ways to make a calibration curve:
Automatic creation by batch processing
Manual creation in the [Calibration Curve] window

This section describes how to make calibration curves automatically by postrun batch processing at
"5.1 Calibration Curves by Postrun Batch" and manually in the [Calibration Curve] window at "5.2
[Calibration Curve] Window".
^ Reference
See "4.6 Create a Calibration Curve to Quantitate an Unknown Sample" P.100 for details on automatically
making calibration curves using realtime batch.

5.1 Calibration Curves by Postrun Batch

This section describes how to set data processing parameters and Batch Table items to make calibration
curves.

5.1.1 Edit the Data Processing Parameters

This section describes how to edit the data processing parameters of method files using standard samples
data.

Click the

5
5
5

Use postrun batch to automatically make a calibration curve using the data file of a standard sample that
has already been acquired.

(Data Analysis) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun Analysis]

program.

5
5
5
5
5
5

Drag-and-drop the data file of the standard sample from which data has already been

Click the

acquired onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.
(Wizard) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

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5
5
5
5

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Refer to "6.5.1 Compound Table Wizard" to set the data processing parameters using

Click

Click the

the Compound Table Wizard.

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the analysis results in [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

The parameters are exported to the method file.

^ Reference
For details, see "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171.

5.1.2 Edit Batch Tables

Create Batch Tables
This section describes how to create batch tables. There are two ways to create a Batch Table according
to how data is acquired.
New Batch Table
Load the Batch Table used for data acquisition

New Batch Table

Click the
program.

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(Postrun Batch) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun Analysis]

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If the

(Postrun Batch) icon is not displayed on the assistant bar, click

on the

assistant bar title.

Click [Add Rows with Selected Data File] on the [Edit] menu.

Select the data file name and then click

The data file name is displayed in the [Selected Data Files] box. Repeat this procedure to select all of the
files required for postrun batch.

The Batch Table is created from the information in the selected data file.

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Load a Batch Table Used for Data Acquisition

Click the

(Postrun Batch) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun Analysis]

program.

If the

(Postrun Batch) icon is not displayed on the assistant bar, click

on the assistant

bar title.

Drag-and-drop the batch file used for data acquisition onto the [Postrun Batch] window
from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

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Set the Sample Type

Set the type of sample to measure.
In the case of a standard sample, set the first standard sample to [Initialize Calibration Curve] and the next
standard sample to [Add Calibration Level]. The default setting [0: Unknown] is used for unknown samples.

Click the [Sample Type] cell of the initial standard sample.

Click [Standard], select [Initialize Calibration Curve] and click [OK].

5
The initial cell for the sample type is displayed as [1: Standard (i)].

Click the [Sample Type] cell of the next standard sample.

Click [Standard], select [Add Calibration Level] and click [OK].

The cell for the sample type is displayed as [1: Standard].

Repeat steps 3 and 4 for multiple standard samples.

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Set the Level#

Set the standard sample [Level#] according to the concentration value in the Compound Table of the
method file. The calibration points are created from the level number of the Compound Table and the area
and height values of the preset standard sample.

[Level#] values are not used for unknown samples, even if they are set.

Click the [Level#] cell for the standard sample.

Enter the level number.

The level number. is changed.

Set the [Level#] cell for other standard samples.

5.1.3 Postrun Analysis Using Batch Tables

Click the

(Start Postrun Batch) icon on the [Postrun Batch] assistant bar.

Postrun batch is started.

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5.1.4 Check Calibration Curves

Check whether the calibration curve has been successfully drawn in the [Calibration Curve] window in
"5.1.3 Postrun Analysis Using Batch Tables".

Select the [Method File] cell in the batch table, and click the

Check the calibration curve in the [Calibration Curve] window.

(Method Development)

icon on the [Postrun Batch] assistant bar.

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5.2 [Calibration Curve] Window

Check calibration curves made in realtime or postrun batch in the [Calibration Curve View] window and
make calibration curves by manually adding calibration points.
The [Calibration Curve] window has four views, [Calibration Curve View] displays calibration curves,
[Method View] displays the data processing parameters, the [Data Files] tree view displays the data files
used for calibration curves, and [Chromatogram View].

5.2.1 [Calibration Curve] window Description

This section describes how to view the [Calibration Curve] window.

The layout of each view can be changed in the [Calibration Curve] window.
Two modes are provided for the display layout, [Normal Mode] and [Many Ingredients Mode], which is used
when there are many identified peaks.
1 Toolbar

2 [Calibration Curve View] 3 [Data File] tree view

4 [Chromatogram
View]

5
6 [Method View]

No.

1
2
3

4
5
6

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] and [Calibration Curve] toolbars.
Displays a calibration curve graph, calibration curve information and Calibration Table.
Displays the data files for the individual levels used to make the calibration curve.
Calibration points for each level can be added or deleted.
Add data files by dragging-and-dropping them from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.
Displays the chromatograms and sample information of the data files used to make the calibration curve.
Parameters are displayed in the [View] mode, and can be changed in the [Edit] mode.
Displays the data processing parameters in the method file.

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5.2.2 Make Calibration Curves in the [Calibration Curve] Window

This section describes how to manually make calibration curves.
Data processing parameters must be set before calibration curves can be manually created in the
[Calibration Curve] window.

Click the

Select the method file.

(Calibration Curve) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun

Analysis] program.

Existing method file

Drag-and-drop the method file onto the [Calibration Curve] window from the [Data Explorer] subwindow.

New method file

Click the

(New) button on the toolbar.

The following message is displayed.

Click [OK].

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Select the method file used for data acquisition or a method file with the same system configuration,
and click [Open].

The detector is set based on the system configuration information in this file.
The [Calibration Curve] window changes to [Untitled].

Click the [Data] tab at the bottom of the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

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Drag-and-drop the data file of the standard sample onto the target level in the [Data
Files] tree view from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

Drag-and-drop the data file onto the same level position as the concentration set in the Compound
Table of the method file.

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The data file is added to the level.

Repeat the above step and drag-and-drop the additional standard sample data file onto the target level
when multiple standard samples are used.

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Set the [# of Calib. Levels] on the [Quantitative] tab in the [Method View] to increase the number of
levels in the calibration curve.

Click the

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Refer to "6.5.1 Compound Table Wizard" to set the data processing parameters using

Click

Click the

the Compound Table Wizard.

(View Mode) in [Method View].

Data processing is performed on the data loaded in the [Data Files] tree view according to the parameters
set in the Compound Table Wizard.

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The method file and the data file(s) in the [Data Files] tree view are saved.

In the case of a dual-line configuration GC, select the line to export the method from, and click [OK].

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Data Analysis

This chapter describes how to display the results of acquired data and set data processing
parameters during postrun analysis. The [Data Analysis] window displays the contents of a single
data file.
^ Reference
Use the [Quant Browser] window to display the contents of multiple data files, refer to "9 Quant Browser"
P.259.
Refer to "5 Calibration Curves" P.113 for details on creating calibration curves used for quantitative
calculations.

The [Data Analysis] window is comprised of the following views:

[Chromatogram View] - displays chromatograms and instrument status
[Results View] - displays Peak Tables and quantitative results

[Method View] - displays the data processing parameters

6.1.1 Open the [Data Analysis] Window

Click the

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6

6.1 [Data Analysis] Window

icon in the [LabSolutions Main] window.

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Double-click [Postrun].

The [Data Analysis] window can also be opened by clicking the

(Data Analysis) icon on the

[Acquisition] assistant bar.

Drag-and-drop a data file onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] subwindow.

The content of the data file is displayed in the [Data Analysis] window.

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6.1.2 [Data Analysis] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [Data Analysis] window.

The size of each view can be changed. Click [Save Layout] on the [Layout] menu, and save the changed
layout under a new name.
1 Toolbar

2 [Chromatogram View]

5 [Results View]
No.

1
2

4 [Method View]

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] toolbar, [Data Analysis] toolbar, and [Background Compensation Bar].
Displays the chromatogram for the currently open data file.
[Chromatogram View] displays graphs with the [Full Chromatogram] on top and the [Zoomed Chromatogram]
on the bottom. If the data has been acquired from multiple detectors, [Other Detector] graphs can also be
displayed.
[Pressure] and [Flow] can be set to overlaying [Chromatogram View] in the display settings.

^ Reference
3

Refer to "Status Display in the [Chromatogram View]" P.130 for details.

Displays the parameters in the [View] mode.
Switch to the [Edit] mode to change the parameters.
Change back to the [View] mode to perform postrun analysis using edited parameters.
The data processing parameters are displayed on the [Integration], [Identification], [Quantitative], [Compound],
[Group], [Performance], [Custom], and [QC Check] tabs.

^ Reference
5

Refer to "6.2 Peak Integration Parameters" P.132 for details.

The analysis results are displayed on the [Peak Table], [Compound], [Group], and [Calibration Curve] tabs.

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Status Display in the [Chromatogram View]

The pressure, temperature and other conditions at the time of data acquisition are displayed and can be
overlaid in the [Chromatogram View].

1
2

Right-click on the graph, and click [Display Settings].

Click the [Status] tab, make the necessary selections, and click [OK].

2
3

1
2
3

Select the status items to be overlaid on the chromatogram.

Set the display range of each status item or click [Normalize].
Select the parameter to display on the right axis of the graph (Intensity Axis).

Top of Peak Comment

Right-click on the chromatogram, and click [Graph Properties].

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Select the peak top comment that is displayed on zoomed chromatograms, and click
[OK].

The selected comment is displayed at the top of the peak in the enlarged chromatogram.

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6.2 Peak Integration Parameters

Change the peak integration parameters and repeat peak integration.

While in the [Data Analysis] window, the changes to peak integration parameters are applied only to data
processing parameters in the current data file.
The parameters must be exported to a method file before they can be applied to other data, then data
processing using this newly saved method must be applied to all of the additional data. Refer to "6.7 Save
(Export) to Method Files" P.171.

6.2.1 Peak Integration of Detected Peaks

This section describes how to set peak integration parameters.

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Integration] tab, and change the parameters as required.

Click

to change the integration time program and peak selection range.

If analysis was performed on multiple detectors, the parameter changes can be applied to the other
channels by clicking [Copy to All Channels].
Click [Noise/Drift Calculation], and make changes to the [Noise/Drift Calculation Settings] in the subwindow that is displayed.

^ Reference
Refer to Help for details about each of the parameters.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the processing results in the [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

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6.2.2 Remove Unwanted Peak Integration

Remove Integration of Unwanted Peaks with Minimum Area/Height
Use a larger [Min. Area/Height] value to exclude integration of small peaks.
The following example describes how to change the [Min. Area/Height] value from 1000 to 10000.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Integration] tab, and change the [Min. Area/Height] value to 10000".

6
Select [Height] at [Calculated by] to remove the integration of unwanted peaks based on peak
height.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the processing results in the [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

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Remove Integration of Unwanted Peaks with the Integration Time Program

The integration time program allows for detailed peak integration, that is not normally possible with typical
integration parameters.
The following example describes how to remove integration of unwanted peaks using the integration time
program.
You can delete unwanted peaks by setting period in which peak detection is not performed in the Time
Program Table in the [Integration Time Program] sub-window.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Integration] tab, and click

Create an integration time program, and click [OK].

1
2
3
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Click

(Period of Integration Off).

Use the cursor to select the start and end positions of the range where integration is not performed.
Evaluate the [Start Time] and [End Time] in the [Period of Integration Off] sub-window, and click
[Simulate].

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The time and processing commands are added to the time program.
Examine the resulting integration.

6
Use the mouse to click
specified view area.

Click

to zoom in or out a chromatogram and change the display of the

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the processing results in the [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

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6.2.3 Analyze Tailing Peaks

This section describes how to process a target peak that overlays the tail of the main peak.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Integration] tab, and click

Set the peak to perform tailing processing on, and click [OK].

1
2
3

Click

(Period of Tailing On).

Use the cursor to select the start and end positions of the range where tailing processing is
performed.
Evaluate the [Start Time] and [End Time] in the [Period of Tailing On] sub-window, and click
[Simulate].
The time and processing commands are added to the time program.

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Examine the resulting integration.

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If the peak on the tail of the main peak is small, adjust the Slope value until it is detected.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the processing results in the [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

Referring to the procedure above, click

the main peak.

(Period of Leading On) if the target peak overlaps the front of

6.2.4 Manual Peak Integration

It is possible to manually integrate peaks that are not properly integrated using the automatic integration
parameters in the method file.

Manual peak integration commands are saved only to current data. Manual peak integration commands
cannot be exported to the method file.

Two [Manual Integration Bar] toolbars are available. Right-click the [Manual Integration Bar] to select either
[Normal Toolbar] or [Advanced Toolbar].
This section describes the [Normal Toolbar].

Manual Integration Bar (Normal Toolbar)

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Button

Name
Move BL
Move BL (Vertical)
Insert Peak

Explanation
Moves the peak detection points (start or end) along the X-axis (time).
Processing is executed on specified points.
Moves the peak detection points (start or end) along the Y-axis (intensity).

Split Peak

Inserts a peak by specifying the peak start and end times.

Processing is executed on specified points.
Inserts a peak start and peak end point for a peak that was not previously
integrated. Small peaks on the shoulders of larger peaks are easily
integrated using this feature.
Draws a vertical line to the split a peak at a specified point.

Unify Peaks

Unifies all detected peak between 2 specified points into a single peak.

Reject Peak

Select the top of a peak to remove the integration of that peak.

Reject Peaks

Removes the integration of all of the detected peaks between 2 specified

points.
Selects between vertical division and baseline separation for the
processing of two adjacent peaks.
Specifies the retention time (top of peak) of the target peak, and changes
the peak integration method.

Insert Peak Start/End

Force B/V
Force T/L/N/NB

Right-click on the manual integration bar, and click [Advanced Toolbar] to switch the toolbar display to the
Advanced toolbar.

Move Peak Detection Points

This section describes how to move peak detection points to change the baseline.

Right-click on a [Zoomed Chromatogram] in the [Data Analysis] window, and click

[Manual Integration Bar].

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Click

(Move BL), and edit the processing of the chromatogram.

Following the message displayed on the status bar, place the cursor displayed on the chromatogram
at the peak detection point and click.
Align with detection point and click

Status Bar

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Following the message displayed on the status bar, place the cursor to the desired destination at the
peak detection point and click.
Align with move destination and click

Status Bar

The peak detection point is changed and the baseline is adjusted.

If a mistake is made when moving the peak detection point, click the

(Undo) to undo the

move.
Click the

(Toggle Manual Peak Integration Table) to display and edit the Integration Time

Program Table.
Manual peak integration parameters are only saved to the current data loaded in the [Data
Analysis] window. Since the manual peak integration parameters cannot be saved to the method
file, they cannot be applied to other data files.

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The manual peak integration parameters are not overwritten, even if the data file is later
reanalyzed with another method file.

Integrate Multiple Peaks as One

Multiple peaks can be integrated as a single peak.
This section describes how to integrate two separate peaks as a single peak.

Right-click on the [Zoomed Chromatogram] in the [Data Analysis] window, and click
[Manual Integration Bar].

Click

(Unify Peaks), and select the beginning and end points for the area of the

chromatogram where all of the peaks will be combined as one.

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Following the message displayed on the status bar, place the cursor displayed on the chromatogram
at the peak unify start point and click.
Align with start point and click

Status Bar

Following the message displayed on the status bar, place the cursor at the peak unify end point and
click.
Align with end point and click

Status Bar

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The peaks in the selected range are integrated and displayed as a single peak.

If a peak unification mistake is made, click the

(Undo) to undo the unification.

Multiple peaks can also be integrated as a single peak by changing the [Width] value on the
[Integration] tab.

^ Reference
Refer to Help for details on Width.

6.2.5 Remove Manual Peak Integration

This section describes how to undo data that has undergone manual peak integration.

Click

(Toggle Manual Peak Integration Table) on [Manual Integration Bar].

The processing commands are displayed in the Time Program Table.

Deselect the manual integration commands, and click [Analyze].

The data returns to its previous state.

Data can also be returned to its previous state by clicking

(Toggle Manual Peak Integration Table).

Selected Time Program Table rows can be deleted by pressing the keyboard [Delete] key.

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6.2.6 Overlay Data in the Analysis Sub-window

A reference data file can be opened on the current open data file and displayed as an overlay in the
[Chromatogram View].

Select [Open Reference Data File] on the [File] menu.

Click the data file to display, and click [Open].

The chromatogram in the selected data file is displayed on the sub-window.

Up to 16 data files can be drawn overlaying each other as reference chromatograms.

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If the data file was obtained by data acquisition on multiple channels, the [Select Channels] subwindow opens to allow for proper chromatogram selection.

To display the baseline of a reference chromatogram, right-click on the zoomed chromatogram,

and select at [Graph Properties].

^ Reference
Refer to "6.1.2 [Data Analysis] Window Description" P.129 for details.
The peak integration parameters for the reference chromatograms cannot be displayed or
modified.

6.3 Peak Identification Parameters

This section describes how to set the allowable time width (window/band width) used for identifying peaks
based on the Compound Table and which of the identification methods, absolute retention time method or
relative retention time method is used.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Identification] tab, and set each parameter.

1
2
3
4
5

Select either [Window] or [Band] at [Window/Band].

If [Window] is selected, enter [Window] in % units, and if [Band] is selected, enter [Default Band
Time] in minutes.
Parameter
Contents
Window
The allowable time width for the peak top is set as a percentage (%) of the retention time. All
peaks are calculated with the same window percentage.
Allowable time width (min) = (Compound Table retention time (min) window (%) + 0.02)
Band
The allowable time width of the peak top is set as an absolute time. The allowable time width
can be set to each peak in the Compound Table.
Allowable time width (min) = Default Band Time (min)

Select either [Absolute Rt] or [Relative Rt] as the peak identification method.

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Parameter
Absolute Rt
Relative Rt

Contents
Identifies target peaks from the retention time of each peak and their allowable times
preset to the Compound Table.
Compares the retention time of the sample peak to the retention time of the reference
peak to compensate for retention time deviation caused by fluctuation of the data
acquisition conditions. A reference peak must be set in the Compound Table.

^ Reference
For details, see "6.5.4 Directly Edit the Compound Table" P.167.

Select the peak to identify from [All Peaks], [Closest Peak], and [Largest Peak].
Parameter
All Peaks

Contents
If multiple peaks fall within a single allowable time range, all peaks are identified as the
target compound despite whether the Window method or Band method is set as the
allowable time width setting method.
Closest Peak If multiple peaks fall within a single allowable time range, only the peak closest to the
retention time in the Compound Table is identified as the target compound, despite
whether the Window method or Band method is set as the allowable time width setting
method.
Largest Peak If multiple peaks fall within a single allowable time range, only the peak with the largest
peak area or height value is identified as the target compound, despite whether the
Window method or Band method is set as the allowable time width setting method.
Similarity
[Similarity] can be selected when the photodiode array detector is used. The similarity
between the spectrum at the retention time of the peaks in the allowable identification
width and the standard spectrum registered in the Compound Table is calculated, and only
the peak with the largest similarity value is identified as the target compound.

If peak identification is based on internal standard substances or if peak identification is

performed on reference substances, the peak having the maximum area or maximum height is
automatically identified regardless of the [Peak Selection] setting.

4
5

Set [Display not identified peaks as peaks with zero area (height)].
If this checkbox is selected, the information of that compound is displayed at [Results View].
Set how the Compound Table retention time is automatically updated based on the retention time of
an actually identified peak each time that data processing is performed on the standard sample.
Parameter
Contents
Replace
Replaces the retention time of each compound in the Compound Table with the retention
time of the actually identified peak.
Average
Replaces the retention time with the value obtained by averaging the retention time of each
compound in the Compound Table and the retention time of the actually identified peak.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The data loaded in the [Data Analysis] window is reanalyzed according to the new parameter settings.
Check the processing results in the [Chromatogram View] and [Results View].

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6.4 Quantitative Parameters

This section describes how to set the quantitative parameters used to calculate the concentration values of
the target peak.
Quantitative Processing

Reference

Quantitate by external standard method.

"6.4.1 External Standard Method" P.147

Quantitate by internal standard method.

"6.4.2 Internal Standard Method" P.149

Quantitate by standard addition method.

"6.4.3 Standard Addition Method" P.151

Calculate the percentage (%) of each component by

corrected area normalization method.

"6.4.4 Corrected Area Normalization Method" P.153

Quantitate multiple compound peaks as a group

"6.4.5 Grouping" P.155

Make the calibration curve of the natural logarithmic axis

"6.4.6 Calibration Curve for Exponential Calculation"

P.156

Correct the concentration value of a standard sample

using the standard concentration factor.

"6.4.7 Standard Concentration Factor" P.157

Quantitate using the calibration curve of other

components.

"6.4.8 Reference Standard ID and Correction Factor"

P.158

6.4.1 External Standard Method

This method involves calculating concentrations from the peak area or height of unknown samples using a
calibration curve based on a standard sample. This is the most frequently used quantitative calculation
method.
Data acquisition is performed on a fixed volume of multiple concentrations of a standard solution that were
prepared to bracket the anticipated concentration of the substance in the unknown sample.
A calibration curve is made using the absolute concentration of the standard solution (absolute amount) as
the vertical axis and the respective peak area or height as the horizontal axis.
(The X- and Y-axes display can be changed using [X Axis Calib. Curve].)
Concentration

Area
Calibration
curve

A1
C1
C4
C5
A2
C2

C3

A3
C3

A4

Concentration
C2

C1

C4

A1

A2

A5 A4

A3
Area

Fig.6-1 External Standard Method (Absolute Calibration Curve Method)

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After the calibration curve is created, the same volume of the unknown sample solution is analyzed under
the same conditions used to analyze the standard solutions.
The peak area or height (A5) of the unknown sample is determined and the concentration (C5) of the
substance in the unknown sample can be calculated from the calibration curve.
This section describes how to quantitate using the external standard method.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Quantitative] tab, and set each parameter.

1
2

1
2

Select [External Standard] for the [Quantitative Method].

Enter the number of concentration levels (calibration points) at [# of Calib. Levels].

Click the [Compound] tab, and enter the concentration for each of the standard samples
in the [Conc. (1)], [Conc. (2)] and [Conc. (3)] columns.
This example uses a 3-point calibration curve.

[Not Used] is displayed if the concentration cell is selected and the keyboard [Delete] key is pressed
or if -1 is entered in the cell.
Use this method when separate standard samples are prepared for individual target components.

4
5

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

Save the method file before creating the calibration curve.

^ Reference
For details on how to make calibration curves, refer to "4 Realtime Batch" P.63 or "5 Calibration
Curves" P.113.

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6.4.2 Internal Standard Method

This highly precise method involves performing quantitative calculation with an area ratio or height ratio to
correct for injection volume errors.
The internal standard (ISTD) substance should be a stable compound that separates completely from
other peaks in the sample, has a similar chemical nature and elutes near the substance to be quantitated.
The standard solutions are prepared with 1 or more known concentrations of the target substance (X from
here on) and a specified concentration of the internal standard substance (ISTD from here on). Then data
acquisition is performed on fixed amounts of these standard solutions.
A calibration curve is created using the ratio of X concentration/ISTD concentration in the standard
solution as the vertical axis and the ratio of peak area of X/peak area of ISTD as the horizontal axis.
(The X- and Y-axes display can be changed using [X Axis Calib. Curve].)

Concentration
Target ISTD
substance
C1

Area
A1

Target substance
concentration
ISTD
concentration
Calibration
curve

AISTD

CISTD

C4/CISTD

C5/CISTD

C2

CISTD

C3

CISTD

C4

A2

AISTD

A3

AISTD

A4

AISTD

C3/CISTD

C2/CISTD

C1/CISTD

CISTD
A1/AISTD

A2/AISTD

A3/AISTD
A4/AISTD
A5/AISTD

Target substance area/internal standard area

Fig.6-2 Internal Standard Method

A sample solution is prepared by spiking the unknown sample with the same concentration of ISTD as was
used in the standard solution preparation. Data acquisition is performed on the same volume of unknown
sample solution under the same conditions used to analyze the standard solutions.
The peak area ratio between X and ISTD (A5/Aistd.) for the unknown sample is calculated and the
concentration ratio (C5/Cistd) is calculated from the calibration curve.
This section describes how to quantitate using the internal standard method.

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

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Click the [Quantitative] tab, and set each parameter.

1
2

1
2

Select [Internal Standard] for the [Quantitative Method].

Enter the number of concentration levels (calibration points) at [# of Calib. Levels].

Click the [Compound] tab, and set the [Type], [Conc.], and [ISTD Group] for each
compound.
This example uses the following calibration curve parameters.

Make a calibration curve using 3 concentrations of standard solution:

Peak A: ISTD

Peak B: Target substance. Quantitated using Peak A.

Peak C: ISTD

Peak D: Target substance. Quantitated using Peak C.

The ISTD concentration values are used to calculate the calibration curve as the ISTD amount.
If multiple ISTDs are used, number the substances in the [ISTD Group] column so that the ISTDs
corresponding to the target substance are in the same ISTD group.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The amount of ISTD in the standard sample is entered in the Compound Table. The amount of
ISTD in unknown samples is entered in the Batch Table and in single run. Refer to "4.6.2 Edit
Batch Tables" P.101 for details on entering the ISTD amount.
To make a calibration curve with multiple calibration points (levels) add equivalent amounts of
ISTD to standard solutions of different concentrations. If the standard solution is spiked with the
ISTD before it is diluted, only a 1-point calibration curve is created.
Prepare standard sample solutions by diluting a stock solution in stages to achieve multiple
concentrations of the target substance. Prepare the unknown sample solution at the appropriate
concentration. Spike all of the diluted standard samples and the unknown sample with equal
amounts of the ISTD.
When the unknown sample is spiked with the same amount of ISTD as the standard solution,
quantitative calculation can be performed by comparing the sample amount and ISTD amount
with all levels of the ISTD concentration fields set to 1.

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Save the method file before creating the calibration curve.

^ Reference
For details on how to make calibration curves, see "4 Realtime Batch" P.63 or "5 Calibration Curves"
P.113.

6.4.3 Standard Addition Method

This method involves analyzing an unknown sample that has been spiked with a known amount of the
target substance and an unspiked unknown sample. Quantitation is performed using the difference
between the measured peak areas or heights.
Equivalent aliquots of the same unknown sample solution are prepared. One aliquot remains unspiked and
the other aliquots are spiked with differing known concentrations of the target substance. All of the
unknown sample solutions are analyzed and the results are used to quantitatively calculate the amount of
target substance in the unspiked unknown sample. The calibration curve created with the spiked amount of
substance (concentration) as the horizontal axis and peak area or height as the vertical axis.
This method is often used in situations where the components of unknown sample matrix compromise the
sensitivity of the target substance.
The sample solution (source solution) is divided into several equal parts, and each part is spiked with
standard solution and used for data acquisition.
(Example C1: unspiked, C2: 1.0 mg/L, C3: 2.0 mg/L)
The calibration points of the peak area (A1, A2, A3) and spiked amount (0, 1.0 mg/L, 2.0 mg/L) from the
data acquisition results, are used to make a 3-point calibration curve (linear).
The absolute value where the calibration curve intersects the X-axis (point of intersection - C4) indicates
the concentration (X) of the target component.
Source
solution

Source
solution

C1
Unspiked

Peak area

C2
1.0 mg/L added
A3
A2

Source
solution

C3
A1
2.0 mg/L added
C4

C1 (0)

Sample
concentration
img/L)

C2 (1.0)

C3 (2.0)

Spiked concentration (mg/L)

Fig.6-3 Standard Addition Method

This section describes how to quantitate using standard addition method.

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1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Quantitative] tab, and set each parameter.

1
2

1
2

Select [Standard Addition] for the [Quantitative Method].

Enter the number of concentration levels (calibration points) at [# of Calib. Levels].

The unspiked sample is one calibration point and 2 spiked samples are used, making the
number of calibration points, 3. (1 unspiked sample + 2 spiked samples = 3). Therefore, set the
number of levels to 3.

Click the [Compound] tab, and enter the [Conc.] of the standard sample.
This example uses the following calibration curve parameters.

Level 1: Unspiked sample concentration = 0"

Level 2: 10 mg/L spiked sample

Level 3: 20 mg/L spiked sample

Enter 0 for [Conc. (1)] since it is used for the unspiked sample calibration point.
Set [Type] to standard for the unspiked and all of the spiked samples, and perform data
acquisition using the method file saved above. (Perform postrun batch analysis if the data has
already been acquired.)
Then, change [Type] to [Unknown] for only the unspiked sample, and reprocess the data using
the using the method file that contains this calibration curve to obtain the quantitative results.

Click

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6.4.4 Corrected Area Normalization Method

This method involves, first, correcting the peak area or height of each component peak in an unknown
sample and totaling these values. The percentage of the corrected area or height for each component with
is calculated with respect to that total value is assumed to be the quantitative value.
This section describes how to obtain the sensitivity correction factor using a standard sample of known
concentration and how to perform quantitation by the corrected area normalization method by manually
entering that sensitivity correction factor.

With corrected area normalization, the percentage of the area or height value of all detected peaks is
assumed to be the quantitative value.

Sensitivity Correction Factor Using a Standard Sample

This section describes use of a mixed sample as the standard sample.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Quantitative] tab, and set each parameter.

1
2

Select [Corrected Area Normalization] for the [Quantitative Method].

Select [Linear] for the [Curve Fit Type].

Enter the concentration in the [Conc.(1)] cell for each compound in the [Compound] tab.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

Refer to "5.1 Calibration Curves by Postrun Batch" and use the standard sample data to make a
calibration curve. The 1st coefficient obtained is the sensitivity correction factor.

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Enter the Sensitivity Correction Factor

This section describes how to manually enter the sensitivity correction factor if it is known.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Quantitative] tab, and set each parameter.

1
2

Select [Corrected Area Normalization] for the [Quantitative Method].

Select [Manual RF (Linear)] for the [Curve Fit Type].

Enter the sensitivity correction factor in the [1st Coefficient] cell for each compound in

Click

the [Compound] tab.

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6.4.5 Grouping
Bundling homologs or isomers when there are multiple compounds is called grouping.
Grouping is effective in dividing the peaks into groups to perform quantitative analysis only on individual
groups or when measuring the amount of impurities in a certain main component as a single group.
This section describes how to perform grouping quantitation.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Quantitative] tab, and select [Group Calibration] or [Conc. Summation] for the
[Grouping Type].

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The sum of the peak areas or heights of the grouped compounds is used with [Group Calibration],
a calibration curve is created for each group, and quantitation is performed for each group.
A calibration curve is created for each compound and quantitation is performed for each
compound, with [Conc. Summation]. Then the sum of the concentrations of the grouped
compounds is used as the concentration of the group.

Click the [Compound] tab, and enter the same group number in the [Group#] column of

Click the [Group] tab, and enter [Name], [Conc.], and [Unit].

Click

all of the compounds in a group.

(View Mode) in [Method View].

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6.4.6 Calibration Curve for Exponential Calculation

Since the sample concentration and sensitivity are not directly proportional when using an LC-ELSD
detector or the GC-FPD detector S mode, make a calibration curve using the exponential function.
This section describes how to perform quantitative calculation using a calibration curve calculated from the
exponential function.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Quantitative] tab, and select [Exponential] for the [Curve Fit Type].

At least 2 standard samples (i.e. 2 calibration points) are required to create a calibration curve
with the exponential calculation. Select 2 or higher at [# of Calb. Levels].
[Zero] cannot be set for the exponential calibration curve since the curve does not pass through
the origin.
Both of the axes of the graph for the exponential calibration curve are logarithmic.

Click the [Compound] tab, and enter the [Conc.](s).

Click

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(View Mode) in [Method View].

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6.4.7 Standard Concentration Factor

Make a calibration curve using values obtained by multiplying concentration values of each level with
compensation factors.
This section describes how to set the standard concentration factor.

1
2
3

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Compound] tab.

Right-click on the Compound Table, and click [Table Style].

Add the [Standard concentration factor] column to the Compound Table in the [Table Style]
sub-window, and click [OK].

2
1

1
2

Select [Standard concentration factor] in the [Hide Items] list.

Click [Add].
The [Standard concentration factor] item is added to [Display Items] list.

Change the display order of items in the Compound Table, by selecting the item in the [Display
Items] list and then clicking [Up] or [Down].

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Enter the [Standard concentration factor] column.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

6.4.8 Reference Standard ID and Correction Factor

If standards cannot be prepared for impurities or related substances, create a calibration curve using a
standard substance with the same (or proportional) response factor, and quantitate the concentration of the
impurities or related substances using that calibration curve.

Use the value obtained by multiplying the peak area or height or the peak area or height ratio of the internal
standard by the correction factor, to create the reference standard calibration curve specified by ID.

1
2
3

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Compound] tab.

Right-click on the Compound Table, and click [Table Style].

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Add the [Ref STD ID] and the [Correction factor] column to the Compound Table in the
[Table Style] sub-window, and click [OK].

2
1

1
2

Select [Ref STD ID] and [Correction factor] in the [Hide Items] list.
Click [Add].
The [Ref STD ID] and [Correction factor] item are added to the [Display Items] list.

Change the display order of items in the Compound Table, by selecting the item in the [Display
Items] list and then clicking [Up] or [Down].

Enter the [Ref STD ID] and [Correction factor] column.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

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6.5 Compound Table

The Compound Table must be completed to identify detected peaks or to perform quantitative calculation
on the detected peaks. There are various ways of entering data into the Compound Table. Use the method
that is the most convenient.
"Compound Table Wizard"
"Compound Table from the Peak Table"
"Compound Table Retention Times Using the Mouse"
"Directly Edit the Compound Table"

6.5.1 Compound Table Wizard

This section describes how to complete a Compound Table using the wizard. Using the wizard also allows
the peak integration, peak identification, and quantitative parameters to be entered in the consecutive subwindows.

Click the

Enter the peak integration parameters, and click [Next].

(Wizard) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

^ Reference
Refer to "6.2 Peak Integration Parameters" P.132 for details on setting the peak integration
parameters.

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Select the [Select] column to register a peak in the Compound Table, and click [Next].

Enter the quantitative parameters, and click [Next].

^ Reference
Refer to "6.4 Quantitative Parameters" P.147 for details on setting the quantitative parameters.

Enter the peak identification parameters, and click [Next].

^ Reference
Refer to "6.3 Peak Identification Parameters" P.145 for details on setting the peak identification
parameters.

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Enter the [Name], [Type] and [Conc.] column in the Compound Table, and click [Finish].

The default [Name] is RT (Retention Time) + peak retention time.

Edit the Compound Table to match the parameters set in quantitative processing.
The settings made in the wizard are saved to the data processing parameters in the open data file.

^ Reference
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 to save settings made in the wizard to method file.
Refer to "5 Calibration Curves" P.113 for details on creating calibration curves.

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6.5.2 Compound Table from the Peak Table

Peaks displayed in [Chromatogram View] can be registered to the [Compound] tab in [Method View].
This section describes how to register peaks in [Chromatogram View] to the Compound Table.

1
2

Click the [Peak Table] tab in [Results View].

Right-click [Peak#] for the desired peak, and click [Register Selected Peak to Compound
Table].

The selected peaks in the Peak Table are registered to the Compound Table.

Click the [Compound] tab in [Method View].

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Enter [Name] and [Conc.] of the registered peak in the Compound Table.

Click the

(Wide Size) button to maximize the view width. Click the

(Normal Size) button to restore

the view size.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

^ Reference
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 for details on saving to the method file.
Refer to "5 Calibration Curves" P.113 For details on creating calibration curves.

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6.5.3 Compound Table Retention Times Using the Mouse

Retention times in the Compound Table can be easily set with the mouse in [Chromatogram View].

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Compound] tab, and select the desired [Ret. Time] cell.

The peak position lines are displayed in red in the [Chromatogram View].

Right-click on the chromatogram, and if [Peak Position Line] on the displayed menu is not selected,
select [Peak Position Line] to display the peak position line.

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Select the peak whose retention time is to be changed.

Display position check line

The retention time change is automatically registered to the Compound Table.

Fine-adjust the peak position line by dragging the line with the [Shift] key held down.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

^ Reference
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 for details on saving to the method file.
Refer to "5 Calibration Curves" P.113 for details on creating calibration curves.

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6.5.4 Directly Edit the Compound Table

Click the target compound cell to edit a cell in the Compound Table.
This section describes how to select the Window/Band method and compound type.

Select the Window/Band Method for Each Compound

The identification method set on the [Identification] tab in [Method View] is used for all of the compounds. It
can also be set to each compound in the Compound Table.

1
2
3

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Compound] tab.

Right-click on the Compound Table, and click [Table Style].

Add the [Window/Band] and the [Band] column to the Compound Table in the [Table
Style] sub-window, and click [OK].

1
2

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2

Select [Window/Band] and [Band] in the [Hide Items] list.

Click [Add].
The [Window/Band] and the [Band] item are added to the [Display Items] list.

Change the display order of items in the Compound Table, by selecting the item in the [Display
Items] list and then clicking [Up] or [Down].
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Set [Window/Band] and [Band] parameters.

1
2

Click the [Window/Band] cell for the desired compound, and select [Default], [Window] or [Band].
Enter the allowable time width in the [Band] cell, if [Band] is selected.

If [Window/Band] is set to [Default], the value set on the [Identification] tab is used.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

^ Reference
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 for details on saving to the method file.
Refer to "5 Calibration Curves" P.113 for details on creating calibration curves.

Compound Type
This section describes how to set the reference compound for peak identification using the relative
retention time method.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Compound] tab, and select the [Type].

Click the [Type] cell of the desired compound, and select [Reference].

Use this method to set the ISTD as the reference for the internal standard method. Click the [Type]
cell of the ISTD, and select [ISTD & Ref.].

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

If changes are made to the parameters such as [Type] on the [Compound] tab, the calibration curve will
change. In this case, the current calibration curve information saved in the data file is automatically deleted.

^ Reference
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 for details on saving to the method file.
Refer to "6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files" P.171 for details on creating calibration curves.

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6.6 Column Performance Parameters

This section describes how to set the various calculation methods for supporting the system suitability test
and how to check calculation results.
USP
USP2
JP
JP2
EP
BP
DAB
EMG
EMG (50%)
area/height
user-defined

^ Reference
For details about the column performance equations, refer to Help or the Data Acquisition & Processing
Theory Guide.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Performance] tab, and select the appropriate checkbox(es) at [Calc. Method].

Select [User Defined] to display the [User] parameters box.

Either select [1st Peak Time] or enter a [Set Time] at [Unretained Peak Time].
Select [Column Length] to calculate the number of theoretical plates.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

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Click the [Peak Table] tab in [Results View], and check the number of theoretical plates

To check the tailing factor, right-click on the Peak Table, and click [Table Style].

Add the [Tailing F.] in the [Hide Items] column to the Compound Table in the [Table Style]

and resolution.

sub-window, and click [OK].

1
2

1
2

Select [Tailing F.] in the [Hide Items] list.

Click [Add].
The [Tailing F.] item is added to the [Display Items] list.

Change the display order of items in the Compound Table, by selecting the item in the [Display
Items] list and then clicking [Up] or [Down].
[Tailing F.] is displayed in the Peak Table.

Add [Tailing Factor] or [Resolution] display settings to the [Quantitative Results] report items to print
the results in the output report.

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6.7 Save (Export) to Method Files

After setting the quantitative parameters and the Compound Table, save (export) the new settings to the
method file.

Click the

The name of the method file used for data acquisition is displayed. Click [Save].

(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

Enter a new name at [File name] to create a new method file.

Select the method items to save, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Current Settings].

[Current Settings] saves the latest currently displayed method parameters.
[Acquisition Settings] saves the method parameters used for data acquisition.
Select the method items to save.

The selected method items are saved to the method file.

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In the case of a dual-line configuration GC, select the line to export the method from, and click [OK].

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PDA Data Analysis

This chapter describes how to analyze chromatograms or spectra obtained by data acquisition with
the PDA (photodiode array) detector, execute purity calculations on detected peaks, and perform
library searches.

7.1 [PDA Data Analysis] Window

The [PDA Data Analysis] window is comprised of the following views:

[Contour View] - displays a contour view with absorbance color-coded
[Chromatogram View] - displays chromatograms and status curves

[Spectrum View] - displays the UV spectra

[Purity View] - displays the purity calculation results of detected peaks
[Results View] - displays quantitative calculation results

[Method View] - displays and editing data processing parameters

7.1.1 Open the [PDA Data Analysis] Window

Click the

(PDA Data Analysis) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun

Analysis] program.

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7
7

Drag-and-drop the data file onto the [PDA Data Analysis] window from the [Data
Explorer] sub-window.

7
7
7
7
7
7

The contents of the data file is displayed in the [PDA Data Analysis] window.

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7.1.2 [PDA Data Analysis] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [PDA Data Analysis] window.
1 Toolbar

2 [Contour View]

3 [Spectrum View]

4 [Purity View]

5
6 [Method View]

8 [Chromatogram View]

No.

1
2

4
5
6

7
8

7 [Results View]

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] and [PDA Data Analysis] toolbars.
Displays the contour graph with PDA data color-coded into absorbance ranges.
Drag the
and
to display the chromatograms and spectra extracted at that position in [Chromatogram
View] and [Spectrum View].
Displays the UV spectrum at selected retention time or a selected peak.
Right-click the [Spectrum View] to select operations such as switching of the view mode (Extracted or
Registered) and UV library search for selected spectra.
The [Peak Purity] tab displays the purity result for the selected peak.
The [Peak Profile] tab displays the overlaid chromatogram for the selected peak at multiple wavelengths.
Select the [Edit] mode to change various parameters in [Method View].
Displays the data processing parameters of the currently open data file.
The [Multi Chrom], [UV Spectrum], [Library Search], and [Purity] tabs are displayed in addition to the tabs
displayed in the [Data Analysis] window.
Displays the peak integration and quantitative results.
The display content is the same as [Results View] in the [Data Analysis] window.
Displays the chromatogram at the wavelength on the [Multi Chrom] tab in the data processing parameters and
the chromatogram extracted from the contour.
Right-click on the graph in [Chromatogram View] to select operations such as switching the view mode
(Overlay Chromatograms, Stack Chromatograms and Single Chromatogram), registration of multi
chromatograms, and manual peak integration.
Use

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7.1 [PDA Data Analysis] Window

Only data file can be displayed in the [PDA Data Analysis] window.
Drag-and-drop the other data files onto the [PDA Data Analysis] window to change to the content of their
data files.
If the data file was acquired by simultaneous use of another detector, the chromatogram acquired by that
detector is also displayed in the [Data Analysis] window.

View the Data in Its Entirety (3D Image)

PDA data can be shown in its entirely as a 3D image.

Click [3D Image] on the [View] menu.

The [3D Image] sub-window opens.

Click

in the top right corner of the sub-window to close the [3D Image] sub-window.

The [3D Image] sub-window can be enlarged by dragging on the sub-window, and the display
angle can be changed by dragging on the periphery of the 3D display area.
The [3D Image] sub-window does not support the [256 Colors] Windows graphic mode. Use it in
environments with the [High Color] setting or above. Do not change the number of colors for
graphics while the [3D Image] sub-window is displayed.

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7.1.3 Display Chromatograms Extracted from [Contour View]

In [Contour View], the chromatograms or spectra can be extracted from [Contour View] by using the
extraction lines.
This section describes how to change the extraction position of the wavelength (Y-axis) and display the
chromatogram at that position in the [Chromatogram View].

Drag
(Click

to move to the target position.

to fine-adjust the wavelength extraction position.)

The extracted chromatogram is displayed in the [Ex] (extracted chromatogram) region in the
[Chromatogram View].

The wavelength extraction position can be checked by the wavelength displayed by

or by the wavelength displayed in the [Ex] region in [Chromatogram View].

on [Contour View]

Right-click on [Contour View] and select [Graph Properties] to adjust the Contour Properties. Select
[Display Settings] to adjust the Contour View Display Settings.
The extracted chromatogram is only displayed if [Display Extracted chromatogram] is selected on the
[Multi Chrom] tab in [Method View].

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7.1.4 Display Spectra Extracted from [Contour View]

The chromatograms or spectra can be extracted from [Contour View] by using the extraction line.
This section describes how to change the extraction position of the time (X-axis) and display the spectrum
at that position in the [Spectrum View].

Drag
(Click

to move to the target position.

to fine-adjust the time extraction position. )

The extracted spectrum is displayed in [Spectrum View].

7
The wavelength extraction position can be checked by the wavelength displayed by
or by the retention time displayed in [Spectrum View].

on [Contour View]

Right-click on [Contour View] and select [Graph Properties] to adjust the Contour Properties. Select
[Display Settings] to adjust the Contour View Display Settings.
Right-click on the spectrum and select or deselect [Registered Spectrum] and switch between [Spectrum
View (Registered)] and [Spectrum View (Extracted)].

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7.1.5 Manipulate Extracted Chromatograms and Spectra

Double-click anywhere on a chromatogram (or spectrum) display to check the chromatogram waveform or
spectrum shape.

Display the Spectrum of a Desired Retention Time Extracted from the

Chromatogram
Double-click a selected chromatogram at a desired retention time to display the spectrum of that retention
time in [Spectrum View].

To check the spectrum of a time at the top of a detected peak, click [Peak
top of the detected peak.

]. The spectrum moves to the

Display the Chromatogram of a Desired Wavelength Extracted from the

Spectrum
Double-click a desired wavelength of a spectrum to display the chromatogram at that wavelength in the
[Ex] (extracted chromatogram] section of the [Chromatogram View].

Chromatograms extracted from [Spectrum View] cannot be displayed if a channel other than [Ex]
(extracted chromatogram) is selected in [Chromatogram View].
The extracted chromatogram cannot be displayed if [Display Extracted chromatogram] is deselected on
the [Multi Chrom] tab in [Method View].

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7.2 Register Chromatograms

Chromatograms extracted from 3D data can be registered in the Multi-Chromatogram Table.

7.2.1 Register Chromatograms to the Multi-Chromatogram Table

Register a chromatogram to the Multi-Chromatogram Table to perform operations such as comparison of
multiple chromatograms, output of reports and peak integration.
This section describes how to register chromatograms to the Multi-Chromatogram Table.

Right-click on the chromatogram in [Ex] (extracted chromatogram), and select [Register

Extracted Chromatogram to Table].

The extracted chromatogram is registered to a channel in the Multi Chromatogram Table.

The extracted chromatogram cannot be displayed if [Display Extracted chromatogram] is

deselected on the [Multi Chrom] tab in [Method View].
Right-click on the chromatogram, and select [Register Lambda max Chromatogram to Table] to
register the lambda max chromatogram for the target peak to the Multi Chromatogram Table.
Then, double-click near the peak top of the target peak in [Chromatogram View]. The
chromatogram is registered to the Multi Chromatogram Table.
If the chromatogram display mode is [Overlay Chromatograms] or [Stack Chromatograms], new
chromatogram are displayed in [Chromatogram View] as they are registered to a channel in the
Multi Chromatogram Table.

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2
3

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Multi Chrom] tab in [Method View], and select the registered chromatograms.

1
2

Select [Display Extracted chromatogram] to display the chromatogram in [Chromatogram View].

Click the [Wavelength] cell.
Select [Max Plot] from the [Types of Chromatograms] and enter a [Start Wavelength] and an [End
Wavelength] to display that chromatogram as a Max Plot.

Max Plot refers to the chromatogram obtained by plotting the intensity of the maximum absorbance in the
specified wavelength range.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The chromatogram is displayed in [Chromatogram View].

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7.2.2 Peak Integration Parameters

The peak integration parameters for PDA data can be individually edited for each channel in the Multi
Chromatogram Table.
This section describes how to select a channel and perform data processing on that channel.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Integration] tab, and select the target channel from the [Channel] list.

Edit the peak integration parameters.

^ Reference
Refer to "6.2 Peak Integration Parameters" P.132 for details on peak integration operations.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The chromatogram in the selected channel is reintegrated with the new peak integration parameters.

Right-click on the chromatogram in [Chromatogram View], and select [Manual Integration Bar] to manually
integrate the chromatograms for each channel. Refer to"6.2.4 Manual Peak Integration" P.137 for details on
manual peak integration.

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7.3 Register Spectra

Register spectra extracted from 3D data to the Spectrum Table to perform a library search and calculate
the similarity between each spectrum and the reference spectrum.

7.3.1 Register Spectra to the Spectrum Table

If the displayed spectra are registered to the Spectrum Table, they can be compared with other spectra and
their similarity can be calculated.
This section describes how to register extracted spectrum to the Spectrum Table.

Right-click on the spectrum and select or deselect [Registered Spectrum] and switch between [Spectrum
View (Registered)] and [Spectrum View (Extracted)].

Right-click on [Spectrum View], and click [Register Extracted Spectrum to Table].

The extracted spectrum is registered to the Spectrum Table.

Right-click on [Spectrum View], and click [Show Spectrum Table].

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Edit the Spectrum Table.

Check the content of the [Data Source], [Param.], and [Scale] cells of the registered spectrum.
If an extracted spectrum has been registered, [Time] is displayed at [Data Source], and the retention
time when it was extracted from the chromatogram is displayed at [Param.].

Click the [Data Source] cell and select [Library] and select the UV library file to register a spectrum in
a library file to the Spectrum Table.

Select the spectrum in the library file from the [UV Library-Select Spectrum] sub-window, and click
[OK].

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Click [Apply], check the display in [Spectrum View], and then click [OK].

If [Spectrum View (Registered)] is displayed, double-click anywhere in [Chromatogram View] to register

the extracted spectrum to the Spectrum Table.
Select [Register Spectrum to Table] on the [Integration] tab in [Method View] to automatically register the
spectrum at all peak top times to the Spectrum Table.

7.3.2 Calculate Spectrum Similarity

The similarity between the reference spectrum and another spectrum in the Spectrum Table can be
calculated if a reference spectrum ([Ref]) is registered to the Spectrum Table.
This section describes how to register a reference spectrum to calculate similarity.

Right-click the ID No. to be used as the reference spectrum, and click [Set to Reference
Spectrum for Similarity].
[Ref] is displayed in the [Similarity] for the selected ID#.

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Click [Apply], and check [Similarity] of the spectrum currently registered to the
Spectrum Table.

[Similarity] is displayed as a value with respect to [Ref] = 1.

Click [OK].

Right-click on the [Spectrum View] and select [Registered Spectrum] to display the spectrum
currently registered in the Spectrum Table.

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7.3.3 Create a Spectrum File

Spectra can be exported to common format (.jcm) files. Exported files are used to register to library files
and to perform peak identification based on similarity.
This section describes how to export a spectrum in [Spectrum View] to a file, and how to export spectra
registered to the Spectrum Table to files.

Export a Spectrum in [Spectrum View]

Right-click on [Spectrum View], and click [Export Spectrum As].

If the view mode is [Spectrum View (Registered)], select the spectrum label before right-clicking on
[Spectrum View].

Enter the file name, and click [Save].

The spectrum file is created.

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Export Spectra Registered to the Spectrum Table

Right-click on the ID No. of the spectrum to export, and click [Export Spectrum As].

Enter the file name, and click [Save].

The spectrum file is created.

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7.4 UV Spectrum Library

A file that contains multiple UV spectra is called a library file. Library file allow for the comparison of
unknown spectra to a library of known spectra to identify the unknown compound.
This section describes how to make a library file according to the following procedures.
1. "Create a Library File"
2. "Register a UV Spectrum to the Library File"
3. "Edit a Library File"

^ Reference
Refer to "7.5.1 Identify Peaks by Spectrum Similarity" P.194 or "7.5.2 Use [Library Search] to Search for
Spectra" P.197 for more details.

7.4.1 Create a Library File

A UV spectra library file must be created before extracted spectra can be added to it.

Click the

Click

(UV Library Editor) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun

Analysis] program.

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(New) on the toolbar.

7.4 UV Spectrum Library

Enter a [File name], and click [Save].

The UV library file is created.

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7.4.2 Register a UV Spectrum to the Library File

This section describes how to register the UV spectra displayed in the [Spectrum View] and spectra files to
the library file made in "7.4.1 Create a Library File".

Register a UV Spectrum File

^ Reference
Refer to "7.3.3 Create a Spectrum File" P.186 for details.

Right-click on [Spectrum Information] in the [UV Library Editor] window, and click

Select the desired UV spectrum file and then click

[Register from UV spectrum file].

The UV spectrum file name is displayed in the [Selected Files] box. Repeat this procedure to select all
files required for the UV library.

The selected UV spectra files are registered to the UV library file.

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Register a UV Spectrum

Right-click on [Spectrum View] in the [PDA Data Analysis] window, and click [Register
Spectrum to Library].

The spectrum is added to the UV library file.

Select the desired UV library file, and click [Open].

The spectrum is added to the UV library file.

Right-click on the ID No. of the desired spectra, and select [Register Spectrum to Library] to add spectra
in the Spectrum Table to the library file.

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If the view mode is [Spectrum View (Registered)], select the spectrum label before right-clicking on
[Spectrum View], and then select [Register Spectrum to Library].

7.4.3 Edit a Library File

This section describes how to edit the spectrum files registered at "7.4.2 Register a UV Spectrum to the
Library File".

Click the

Click the

(UV Library Editor) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun

Analysis] program.

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(Open) button on the toolbar.

7.4 UV Spectrum Library

Select the desired UV library file, and click [Open].

Edit the [Spectrum Information] in the UV library file.

1
2
3

Enter the [Compound Name] if one was not already entered.

Enter the wavelength range in the [Lambda Range] column for use the library search.
Check the [Lambda max] and [Lambda min] values.

The items displayed at [Spectrum Information] can be edited with [Table Style].
Right-click on [Spectrum Information], and select [Table Style].

Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The UV library file is saved.

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7.5 Specify a Compound From a Spectrum

Compare the spectra of known compounds with the spectrum of an unknown compound to identify and
specify the compounds from a spectrum.
This section describes the following operations.
"Identify Peaks by Spectrum Similarity"
"Use [Library Search] to Search for Spectra"
"Spectrum Conditions of the Search Target"

Set the spectrum conditions of the search target to perform higher precision similarity and library searches.

7.5.1 Identify Peaks by Spectrum Similarity

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Identification] tab, and select [Similarity] in the [Peak Selection] list.

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Click the [Compound] tab, right-click on the Compound Table, and click [Table Style].

Make the settings in the [Table Style] sub-window, and click [OK].

1
2

1
2

Select [Std. Spectrum], [Min Similarity], and [Wavelength] in the [Hide Items] box.
Click [Add].
[Std. Spectrum], [Min Similarity], and [Wavelength] are added to the [Display Items] box.

Change the display order of items in the Compound Table, by selecting the item in the [Display
Items] box and then clicking [Up] or [Down].

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Right-click the [ID#] of the compound whose similarity is to be identified, click

[Extracted Spectrum], [UV Spectrum File] or [UV Library File] at [Register Standard
Spectrum], and register the standard spectrum for the compound.

Enter the [Min Similarity] and [Wavelength] that is associated with the [Std. Spectrum].

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

Right-click and select [Show Standard Spectrum] to check a registered spectrum.

The peak is not identified if the similarity between the standard spectrum and the spectrum of the time at
the top of the detected peak falls below the threshold.

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7.5.2 Use [Library Search] to Search for Spectra

This section describes how to perform a library search.
1. Set library search criteria
2. Execute the library search

Library Search Criteria

The following example describes how to set the criteria to search the similarity between an unknown
spectrum and the spectra registered to the library file.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Library] tab, and enter the search criteria.

Set the [Wavelength Range] and [Max # of Hits].

[Max # of Hits] is the number of spectra to display in the [UV Library Search Results] subwindow.

Set the [Library Files] parameters.

Select [Use All Library Files in UVLibrary Folder] to search all of the library files in the
UVLibrary folder.
Select [Use All Library Files in a Specified Folder] and specify a folder to search all of the
library files in a specific folder in the UVLibrary.

Select [Prefilter] and [Enable], then click the [Index] cell and select a keyword to further filter the
search results by compound name, retention time or another keyword.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

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Execute the Library Search

When the library search is executed, matching spectra are displayed in order from the highest similarity to
the lowest in the [UV Library Search Results] sub-window.
The following example describes how to select a spectrum in [Spectrum View (Registered)] and perform a
library search.

To perform a library search on the extracted spectrum, first, display the spectrum extracted from [Contour
View] or [Chromatogram View] in [Spectrum View (Registered)], and execute the library search.

Select the spectrum in the [Spectrum View], right-click on the view, and click [Library
Search].

The spectra found (hit) by the search criteria are displayed in the library search results.
The following sub-window displays search results when the [Max # of Hits] is set to 3.
1

No.

Explanation
Changes the spectrum displayed in the graph.
The number of graphs to display can be set at [Display Settings] on the [View] menu.
Determines the number of hits displayed in the search results window.

2
3 Displays the [Ret. Time] and [Lambda max] values for the UV spectrum of the target peak.

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No.

Explanation

4 Displays a table of spectrum information that was hit (found) in the search.
The spectrum information is displayed in order from the highest similarity to lowest.
Displays the searched spectra (Library) overlaying the unknown spectra (Target).

Click [Repeat Search] on the [Library Search] menu, and change the search criteria in the [Library
Search] sub-window to perform the search again with new criteria.

7.5.3 Spectrum Conditions of the Search Target

Set the spectrum conditions during extraction of the UV spectrum to perform higher precision peak
identification and library searches.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [UV Spectrum] tab, and set the spectrum conditions.

1
2

Select [Smoothing] in the [Filtering Type] list to perform spectral smoothing.

Select [Background Compensation] to perform background compensation on spectra.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

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7.6 Peak Purity Analysis

The peak purity can be calculated and the peak shape of chromatograms at each wavelength can be
compared to check whether detected peaks contain impurities.

^ Reference
Refer to Help for details on peak purity analysis.

7.6.1 Peak Purity Calculation Parameters

This section describes how to set the calculation range and the compensation conditions based on the
noise spectrum.

1
2

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

Click the [Purity] tab, and set the conditions for the peak purity calculation.

5
1
2
3
4

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2
3

At [From] and [To], enter the wavelength range where purity will be calculated.
At [Step], enter the wavelength interval to use for the calculation.
Select [Background Compensation].

Select [Background Compensation] to calculate the peak purity of components with a slow
retention time or whose baseline easily drifts as in gradient acquisition.
Insufficient peak separation causes the start and end points of the peak to overlap. Better
results are obtained by not performing background compensation.

Select [Identified Peaks] from the [Compute Purity] drop-down list.

Depending on the number of peaks and whether [All Peaks] is selected, it may take time to
perform data analysis.

At [From] and [To], enter the retention time range to set as the noise spectrum.
Select a time range that incorporates the retention time of the target component.

Display the chromatogram as a Max Plot, and verify that there are no peaks between [From]
and [To], then select the noise spectrum range.
Select [Compute noise spectrum from current data for peak purity] to compute the noise
spectrum from the every data file.

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Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The purity calculation is executed according to the preset conditions.

7.6.2 Displaying Calculation Results

[Purity View] has 2 sub-windows for viewing the results of the peak purity calculation, [Peak Purity] and
[Peak Profile].
[Peak Purity] is used to check the peak purity based on the spectrum information of the detected peak.
[Peak Profile] is used to check for impurities by comparing chromatograms at multiple wavelengths.
First, select the desired peak in [Chromatogram View] or [Contour View]. This section describes how to
select peaks whose purity is to be checked in [Chromatogram View].
Next, check the calculation results at [Purity View]. The section describes the following 2 methods:
"Display Calculation Results using the 3-Point Peak Purity Method"
"Display the Calculation Result using the Total Peak Purity Method"

Move the extraction line in [Chromatogram View], to the peak for which purity is to be
calculated.
^ Reference
Refer to "Display the Spectrum of a Desired Retention Time Extracted from the Chromatogram"
P.178 for more details.

If the peak is detected, the purity of the selected peak is calculated.

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Display Calculation Results using the 3-Point Peak Purity Method

Peak purity is calculated based on 3 points, the upslope, peak top point and downslope.

Select the [Peak Purity] tab in [Purity View] then right-click the graph and select [Display

Select [3-Point] from the [Purity Index Mode] drop-down list, and click [OK].

Confirm that the 3-point spectra method waveform and calculation results are

Settings].

displayed.

If the spectral similarity between the peak top, the upslope and the downslope is higher than the
threshold, it is an indication that the calculated peak does not contain impurities.

Display the Calculation Result using the Total Peak Purity Method
Peak purity is calculated based on all of the points from peak start to peak end, then the similarity and
purity curves are displayed.

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Select the [Peak Purity] tab in [Purity View] then right-click the graph and select [Display

Select [Total Peak] from the [Purity Index Mode] drop-down list, and set the [Graph Type]

Settings].

and [Y Axis Scaling], and click [OK].

If [Purity] is selected, the purity curve (curve obtained by subtracting the threshold curve from the
similarity curve) and zero compensation line are displayed in the graph.
If [Similarity] is selected, the similarity curve and threshold curve are displayed in the graph.
To change the display scale of the similarity curve, deselect [Auto Y Scale] at [Y Axis Scaling],
and enter a display range.
In the following example, the display range is set to 0.99 to 1.01.
Notice in the following [Purity] graph example that impurities are detected where the purity curve
is below the zero compensation line.
The negative [Peak purity index] value confirms that the sample contains impurities.
The [Purity] graph or [Similarity] graph is displayed.
Purity graph

Similarity graph

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Examine Chromatograms using the Peak Profile

Display chromatograms at multiple wavelengths to compare peak shape.

Select the [Peak Purity] tab in [Purity View] then right-click the graph and select [Display

Enter the parameters in the [Display Settings] sub-window, and click [OK].

Settings].

1
2
3
4

Select the [Display Mode].

No.

Explanation

1 Select [Chromatogram] to display the chromatogram based on the [Wavelength Interval] and [Number of

2
3
4

Additional Chromatograms] parameters.

Select [Ratio Chromatogram] to display the central wavelength chromatogram with the ratios between
the chromatograms based on the [Wavelength Interval] and [Number of Additional Chromatograms].
Select how many wavelengths (nm) will separate the chromatograms displayed on the short and long
sides of the center wavelength.
Select the number of chromatograms to display on the short and long sides of the center wavelength. Up
to 5 wavelengths can be specified on each side.
If [Chromatogram] is selected as [Display Mode] and [Normalize Chromatograms] is selected, the
intensity axis of the chromatogram is normalized.

The [Chromatogram] or [Ratio Chromatogram] is displayed.

Chromatogram

Ratio chromatogram

The center wavelength refers to the wavelength of the chromatogram extracted from the contour
view or set in the Multi Chromatogram Table.

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7.7 Print PDA Data Analysis Results

A report format file must be made in the [Report] window to print PDA data analysis results. This software
provides several report format files to make printing easier. First-time users of this software can easily print
analysis results using the pre-installed report format files. As users becomes more familiar with the
software operations, they can edit or add report items to the pre-installed report format files, or create a
new report format file and use it to print reports.
This chapter describes the following procedures.
"Open the [Report] Window"
"Open Report Format Files"
"Edit PDA Report Format"
"Preview Before Printing"
"Save Report Format Files"

7.7.1 Open the [Report] Window

Open the [Report] window in either the [Realtime Analysis] program or the [Postrun Analysis] program.
This section describes how to open the [Report] window in the [Postrun Analysis] program.

Click the

(Report Format) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Postrun Analysis]

program.

The [Report] window opens.

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7.7.2 Open Report Format Files

Several report format files are pre-installed in the \LabSolutions\Sample\LC folder. This section describes
how to open the report format file PDA data analysis results.lcr.

Click

Select \LabSolutions\Sample\LC, and click [Close].

(Select Folder) in the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The \LabSolutions\Sample\LC folder is displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

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Drag-and-drop PDA data analysis results.lcr onto the [Report] window.

Click the

(Data) tab in the [Data Explorer] sub-window, and select the appropriate

data file folder.

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Drag-and-drop the data file into the report format.

The data file is loaded into the report format and displayed.

If the report includes multiple pages, use the icons on the toolbar to review the content
of the other pages.

If the desired data file is not displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-window, click
and specify the folder that contains the desired data file.

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7.7.3 Edit PDA Report Format

The following 8 report items are provided for inclusions in the PDA data analysis format.

Item
Contour Graph
3D Graph

UV Spectrum

Contents
Prints the contour graph and 3D graph of the data acquired by the PDA detector.

^ Reference
For details, see "Change the Display Color and Scale of the Contour View"
P.210.
Prints the information in the spectrum files and the spectra extracted from the data
acquired by the PDA detector.

^ Reference
For details, see "Change the Content and Print Scale for UV Spectra" P.212.
Peak Purity
Peak Profile

UV Spectrum Index
UV Library Search

Prints the peak purity calculation results for the data acquired by the PDA detector.

^ Reference
For details, see "Specify the Peaks and Calculation Method to Print the Peak
Purity Calculation Results" P.216.
Prints the identified peak information and its spectrum.
Prints the library search results for the data acquired by the PDA detector.

^ Reference
For details, see "Change the Content and Print Scale for Library Search
Results" P.214.
UV Library

Prints a list of the spectrum information registered to the UV spectrum library.

This section describes how to edit items in the report format file opened at "7.7.2 Open Report Format
Files".

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Change the Display Color and Scale of the Contour View

Use the pre-installed report format file Contour3DReport.lsr to print contour views. Refer to "7.7.2 Open
Report Format Files" and open Contour3DReport.lsr.

1
2

Double-click the [Contour Graph] item.

The [Contour Properties] sub-window is displayed.

Click the [Contour] tab, and set the [Inten. Scale Position], [Color Mode], and [Number of
Colors] parameters.

Click the [Scale/Title/Range] tab, then under the [Display Area] deselect [Auto] for the
the X-axis (time), Y-axis (wavelength) and X-axis (intensity). Enter the desired scale for
each.

Click [OK].
^ Reference
For details, see "7.7.4 Preview Before Printing" P.218.

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Change the Display Scale of 3D Graphs

Use the pre-installed report format file Contour3DReport.lsr to print 3D graphs. Refer to "7.7.2 Open
Report Format Files" to open Contour3DReport.lsr.

Double-click the [3D Graph] item.

The [3D Graph] item is located on the second page of Contour3DReport.lsr.

Click the [3D] tab, and set the [Inten. Scale Position], [Color Mode], [Number of Colors],
and [Rotate] parameters.

Click the [Scale/Title/Range] tab and under the [Display Area], deselect [Auto] for the X-

Click [OK].

axis (time), Y-axis (wavelength) and Z-axis (intensity). Enter the desired scale for each.

^ Reference
For details, see "7.7.4 Preview Before Printing" P.218.

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Change the Content and Print Scale for UV Spectra

Use the pre-installed report format file PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr to print UV spectra. Refer to "7.7.2
Open Report Format Files" to open PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr.

1
2

Double-click the [UV Spectrum] item.

Click the [Spectrum] tab, and select the spectrum from the [Selection] list.

Parameter
ID Peak

All Channel

Multi Chromatogram
Spectrum Table

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Explanation
Selects the spectra to print by entering the ID#s of the compounds in the Compound
Table.
The spectra of all identified peaks are printed if [0]-[0] is entered.
Select the retention time range at [RT].
The spectra of all detected peaks are printed if [0]-[0] is entered.
If multiple peaks are detected, the printed spectra can be easily checked by selecting
[Reduce duplicate output for same RT].
Sets the number of the peak at [Peak #].
The spectra of all detected peaks are printed if [0]-[0] is entered.
Sets the row No. of the table at [Row].
All of the spectra registered in the Spectrum Table are printed if [0]-[0] is entered.

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Click the [Header] tab, and edit the items to display in the report.

Click the [Scale/Title/Range] tab.

7
1
2

1
2

Deselect [Auto] for the X-axis (wavelength) and Y-axis (intensity) in the [Display Area], and enter the
desired scale.
To output reports of lambda max or lambda min spectrum, select [Lambda max Label] or [Lambda
min Label], and click [Format].

Click [OK].
^ Reference
Refer to "7.7.4 Preview Before Printing" P.218 for details.

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Change the Content and Print Scale for Library Search Results
Use the pre-installed report format file PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr to print library search results. Refer to
"7.7.2 Open Report Format Files" to open PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr.

Data processing parameter changes on the [Library Search] tab for the data file are not printed even if the
library search results are printed. Add the [Method] item to print the settings made on the [Library Search]
tab.

Double-click the [UV Library Search] item.

The [UV Library Search] item is located on the second page of "PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr".

Click the [UV Library Search] tab.

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2

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2
3

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Select the searched peaks to display in the [Selection] list.

Enter the number of hits to display at [# of Hits].
Select the target spectrum print method at [Display target spectrum].

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Click each of the [Search Header], [Result Spectrum Header], and [Target Spectrum
Header] tabs, and edit the header information to display in the report.
The [Target Spectrum Header] tab is shown in the following example.

^ Reference

Refer to "8.5.11 Edit Calibration Curve Information" P.247 for more details.

Click each of the [Result Spectrum - Scale/Title/Range], and [Target Spectrum - Scale/
Title/Range] tabs and under [Display Area], deselect [Auto] for X-axis (wavelength) and
Y-axis (intensity). Then, enter the desired scale.
The [Target Spectrum - Scale/Title/Range] tab is shown in the following example.

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Click the [Search Result] tab, and select the table information to be displayed for each of

Click [OK].

the spectra hit (found) in the search.

^ Reference
Refer to "7.7.4 Preview Before Printing" P.218 for details.

Specify the Peaks and Calculation Method to Print the Peak Purity Calculation
Results
Use the pre-installed report format file PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr to print peak purity calculation results.
Refer to "7.7.2 Open Report Format Files" to open PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr.

Data processing parameter changes made on the [Purity] tab for the data file are not printed even if the peak
purity calculation results are printed. Add the [Method] item to print the settings made on the [Purity] tab.

Double-click the [Peak Purity] item.

The [Peak Purity] item is located on the third page of "PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr".

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Click the [Peak Purity] tab.

1
2
3

Select the peaks to display in the [Selection] list.

If [ID Peak] is selected, select the calculation results to print by entering the ID#s of the compounds
in the Compound Table. The calculation results of all identified peaks are printed if [0]-[0] is entered.

2
3

If [Multi Chrom] is selected, select the number of the peak at [Peak #]. The calculation results of all
detected peaks are printed if [0]-[0] is entered.
Select the purity calculation mode in the [Mode] list.
Select the display graph in the [Graph Type] list.

Click the [Header] tab, and edit the items to display in the report.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.5.11 Edit Calibration Curve Information" P.247 for details.

Click [OK].

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7.7.4 Preview Before Printing

Preview the print details set in "7.7.3 Edit PDA Report Format" before printing the report.

Click the

Check the report in the preview sub-window, and click [Close].

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Click the

(Print) icon on the [Report] assistant bar.

The report is printed.

7.7.5 Save Report Format Files

Once a report format is complete, save the report format file under a new name.

Click [Save Report Format File As] on the [File] menu.

Set [Save in], enter the file name, and click [Save].

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Report Function

This chapter describes how to use the report function to print chromatograms and quantitative results.
Use the report format function, to combine report items, such as sample information, chromatograms
and quantitative results, to create reports in various formats.

8.1 Print Reports in Batch Processing

This section describes how to use the Batch Table to print reports in realtime batch.

^ Reference

Refer to "4.2 Create Batch Tables" P.63 for details on creating a new Batch Table.

Click the

Click

(Realtime Batch) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Realtime

Analysis] program.
(Toggle Data Explorer) on the toolbar.

8
8
8

In the [Data Explorer] sub-window, drag-and-drop the target batch file onto the Batch
Table.

8
8
8
8
8
8
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Select the [Report Output] cell in the desired rows, and select the [Report Format File].
If a new report format file has not been created, select an installed report format file in the [Report
Format File] cell.
If a report format file has been created, select that report format file in the [Report Format File] cell.
If the [Report Format File] cell is left blank, the default report format file Default.lsr is used to print the
report.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.3.1 Installed Report Format Files" P.230 for details on pre-installed report format files.
Refer to "8.1.1 Change the Default Report Format File" P.222 for details on the default report
format file.

Click the

(Start Realtime Batch) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

The report is automatically printed when data acquisition for the selected row is complete.

Set the Batch Table in the same way in the [Postrun Batch] window, to automatically print reports in
postrun batch.

^ Reference
Refer to "4.4.4 Print a Summary Report" P.89 for details on outputting summary reports.

8.1.1 Change the Default Report Format File

When [Report Output] is selected for single run or realtime batch, reports are printed in a pre-determined
default report format even if a report format file is not set.
This section describes how to change the default report format file in the [Realtime Batch] window.

Click [Options] on the [Tools] menu in the [Realtime Batch] window.

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Click [Change] on the [Report] tab, set the report file to change, and click [OK].

Do not delete or move the default report format file.

If the [Report Format File] cell is left blank and [Report Output] is selected, reports are printed in
the report format saved in each data file.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.2 Print Data Processing Results" P.223 for details on the report format saved in each data
file.

8.2 Print Data Processing Results

This section describes how to print reports from data files in the [Data Analysis] window or [PDA Data
Analysis] window.

Open the data file in the [Data Analysis] window or [PDA Data Analysis] window, select
[Data Report] on the [File] menu, and click [Print].

The report is printed.

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If a report format file was not specified at the time of data acquisition, the default report format file
[Default.lsr] is used to print the report.
Select [Data Report] on the [File] menu, and click [Preview] to check the printed details. The
preview sub-window opens.
Select [Data Report] on the [File] menu, and click [Edit Format] to change the report format. The
report format in the data file is edited.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.4 Create a Report Format File" P.232 for details on pasting new items to reports.

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8.3 Edit Report Format Files

Sample report format files are installed in the \LabSolutions\Sample\LC (or \LabSolutions\Sample\GC)
folder. First-time users should use these report format files as a base to make new report format files.
This section describes how to open the pre-installed report format file "peak report_1.lsr" in the [Report]
window, and display the compound name in the peak top comment of the chromatogram.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.3.1 Installed Report Format Files" P.230 for details on pre-installed report format files.

1
2

Click the

(Report Format) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

The [Report] window opens.

Click

(Select Folder) in the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

Select \LabSolutions\Sample\LC (or \LabSolutions\Sample\GC), and click [Close].

The contents of the \LabSolutions\Sample\LC (or \LabSolutions\Sample\GC) [Folder] is displayed

in the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

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Drag-and-drop peak report_1.lcr from the [Data Explorer] sub-window onto the

Click the

[Report] window.

(Data) tab at the bottom of the [Data Explorer] sub-window, and drag-and-

drop the data file.

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The contents of the data file is displayed in the [Report] window.

8
If the data file is not displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-window, click

(Select Folder), and

specify the folder that contains the desired data file.

Double-click the chromatogram item.

The [LC/PDA Chromatogram Properties] sub-window opens.

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Click the [Peak Top Comment] tab, enter the [Peak Top Comment] tab parameters, and
click [OK].

2
3

Select [Name] in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].

[Name] is displayed in the [Display Items] box.

Click [Format] to open the [Format Settings] sub-window to edit the number of display digits and
rounding method. Refer to "8.5.9 Edit the Numeric Value Format in the Quantitative Results
Table" P.245 for details.

2
3

Select [ID Peak] and [Others] to display the peak top comment on all detected peaks.
Enter the [Angle] or [Position] to change the angle or position of the peak top comment.

The default angle is 90. Increase the value to rotate the comment counterclockwise from the
start of the text string.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.4 Create a Report Format File" P.232 for details on adding items to the report format.
Refer to "8.5 Edit Report Items" P.237 or "7.7.3 Edit PDA Report Format" P.209 to edit other report
format items.

Click the

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(Preview) icon on the [Report] assistant bar.

8.3 Edit Report Format Files

Preview the report, and click [Close].

10

Click [Save Report Format File As] on the [File] menu.

11

Enter a file name at [Save in], and click [Save].

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8.3.1 Installed Report Format Files

The following report format files are installed.
Pre-installed report format files are saved to the \LabSolutions\Sample\LC (\LabSolutions\Sample\GC)
folder.
Report Format File

Contents

Method.lsr

This file is used to print all instrument parameters and data processing
parameters set in the method file.

CalibrationCurveReport_1.lsr

This file is used to print a calibration curve graph and calibration curve
information.

CalibrationCurveReport_2.lsr

This file is used to print chromatograms, sample information, quantitative results,

and calibration curve information.

CalibrationCurveReport_3.lsr

This file is used to print two blocks of calibration curve graph and rhe list.

QuantitativeResults_1.lsr

This file is used to print sample information, chromatograms, and quantitative

results.
(This is a basic report format file.)

QuantitativeResults_2.lsr

This file is used to print vertical stack display, sample information and
quantitative results of chromatograms acquired by detector1 and detector2.

QuantitativeResults_3.lsr

This file is used to print horizontal stack display, sample information and
quantitative results of chromatograms acquired by detector1 and detectorB.

QuantitativeResults_4.lsr

This file is used to print the chromatogram and quantitative results ofdetector1 on
the first page, and the chromatogram and quantitative results of detector2 on the
second page.

QuantitativeResults_5.lsr

This file is used to print the all chromatogram (overlay) and the quantitative
results in landscape page.

PeakReport_1.lsr

This file is used to print sample information, chromatograms, and peak reports.
(This is a basic report format file.)

PeakReport_2.lsr

This file is used to print chromatograms in landscape orientation.

PeakReport_3.lsr

This file is used to print basic method information in addition to the content of the
basic format.

PeakReport_4.lsr

This file is used to print the chromatogram and the peak report in landscape
page.

PeakReport_5.lsr

This file is used to print the divided chromatogram and the peak report.

PeakReport_CalibrationCurve.lsr

This file is used to print calibration curve information in addition to the content of
the basic format.

SummaryReport_1.lsr

This file is used to print a summary of chromatograms and peak reports of

multiple data.

SummaryReport_2.lsr

This file is used to print the concentration, area and height of multiple data by
individual compound.

SummaryReport_3.lsr

This file is used to print the chromatograms and the statistical calculation results
of the concentration, area and height of multiple data.

SummaryReport_4.lsr

This file is used to print the chromatogram(Landscape), and the quantitative

summary report for each compound.

SummaryReport_5.lsr

This file is used to print the concentration summary report, the area summary
report and the height summary report in landscape page.

SummaryReport_6.lsr

This file is used to print the chromatogram(overlay), and the quantitative

summary report for each compound.

GroupResults_1.lsr

This file is used to print chromatograms and grouping results.

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Report Format File

Contents

GroupResults_2.lsr

This file is used to print chromatograms, grouping results and group calibration
curve.

BatchTable.lcr

This file is used to print the batch table in landscape page.

FractionCollectionReport.lsr(*1)

This file is used to print chromatograms and fraction collection results.

Contour3DReport.lsr(*1)

This file is used to print contour views and 3D graphs of PDA data.

PDADataAnalysisResults.lsr(*1)

This file is used to print chromatograms and PDA data analysis results
(UV spectra, library search and peak purity).

GCMethodShort.lcr(*2)

This file is used to print the chromatogram and the peak report with general
method parameters.

GCConfiguraton.lcr(*2)

This file is used to print the GC system configuration.

*1:\LabSolutions\Sample\LC folder only

*2:\LabSolutions\Sample\GC folder only

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8.4 Create a Report Format File

This section describes an example of how to make a new report format file in the [Report] window.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.5 Edit Report Items" P.237 for details.

Click the

Click

(New) on the toolbar.

Click

(Chromatogram) on the toolbar.

(Report Format) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.4.1 Types of Report Items" P.236 for details on each toolbar item.

Drag the cursor on the format to specify a range for the chromatogram.

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In the [LC/PDA Chromatogram Properties] sub-window, correct the display position and
edit the display items, and click [OK].

Double-click inside the item frame to open the [LC/PDA Chromatogram Properties] sub-window.

^ Reference
Refer to "8.5.1 Change the Chromatogram Properties" P.237 or "8.5.2 Chromatogram Display Scale"
P.238 for details on editing the chromatogram display.

Click the

(Data) tab at the bottom of the [Data Explorer] sub-window and drag-and-

drop the target data file onto the report format to examine the print details of a report
format file.

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The chromatogram information of the data file is displayed in the [Report] window.

Right-click on an item and click [Delete] to remove the item.

Drag-and-drop the data file to a specific item with the [Shift] key held down to load data only to
that item.
If the data file is not displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-window, click
specify the folder containing the desired data file.

8
9

Click the

(Preview) icon on the [Report] assistant bar.

Examine the report in the preview sub-window, and click [Close].

Click [Save Report Format File As] on the [File] menu.

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Specify a folder at [Save in], enter a [File Name], and click [Save].

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8.4.1 Types of Report Items

Items, such as chromatograms and quantitative result information, can be added to the report format using
the icons on the toolbar. The following report items are available.

Item
Figure

Content
Use these icons to add a Line, Arrow, Rectangle or Ellipse to the report format.

Text

Use this icon to add a text box to the report format.

Picture

Use this icon to add bitmaps or other image files to the report format.

System Configuration

Use this icon to add the instrument configuration at the time of data acquisition to
the report format.
Use this icon to add sample information to the report format.

Sample Information
Method
Batch Table
System Check
Chromatogram
Calibration Curve
Peak Table
Quantitative Results
Group Results
Fraction Collection Report

Use this icon to add method file information, such as the instrument and data
processing parameters to the report format.
Use this icon to add the Batch Table and batch file settings to the report format.
Use this icon to add the system check results saved in data files to the report
format.
Use this icon to add chromatograms and instrument status information to the
report format.
Use this icon to add the calibration curve graph and information to the report
format.
Use this icon to add a table of the retention times and area values of detected
peaks to the report format.
Use this icon to add a table of the quantitative results of identified peaks to the
report format.
Use this icon to add a table of the quantitative results for grouped compounds to
the report format.
Use this icon to add a table of the fraction collection status to the report format.

Status Information

Use this icon to add a summary of the chromatograms, statistical concentration

results, areas and heights for multiple data acquisitions to the report format.
Use this icon to add a summary of the concentrations, areas and heights of
multiple data by individual compound to the report format.
Use this icon to add a summary of the chromatograms and Peak Tables for
multiple data to the report format.
Use this icon to add contour graphs of PDA data to the report format.

Contour Graph

Use this icon to add 3D graphs of PDA data to the report format.

3D Graph

Use this item to add PDA spectra and spectra information to the report format.

UV Spectrum

Use this icon to add the PDA peak purity results to the report format.

Peak Purity

Use this icon to add the PDA peak profile information to the report format.

Peak Profile
UV Spectrum Index

Use this icon to add PDA chromatograms and spectra for detected peaks to the
report format.
Use this icon to add UV Library Search results to the report format.

UV Library Search

Use this icon to add a list of the spectra in the library file to the report format.

UV Library

Use these icons to add a Line, Arrow, Rectangle or Ellipse to the report format.

Summary (Concentration)
Summary (Compound)
Summary (Data)

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8.5 Edit Report Items

This section describes how to edit properties for each report item.

8.5.1 Change the Chromatogram Properties

The following section describes how to set the chromatogram display properties on the [Chromatogram]
tab of the [Chromatogram Properties] sub-window.

1
2

Click the [Chromatogram] tab.

Enter the properties on the [Chromatogram] tab, and click [OK].

1
2
3

Select each of the checkboxes to print the [Baseline] and [Peak Detection Mark].
Click [Portrait] and [Overlay] in the [Type] list to draw chromatograms overlaid in a portrait
orientation.
Click [Landscape] and [Separate] in the [Type] list to draw chromatograms overlaid in a landscape
orientation.
Click [All] in the [Displayed Chromatogram] list.

When [Select Chromatogram] in the [Displayed Chromatogram] list is selected and select the
detector in [Detector], all of the channels set by that detector are displayed.
When [No Chromatogram] is selected in the [Displayed Chromatogram] list, chromatograms
are not displayed. Use this parameter to display only the instrument status.

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8.5.2 Chromatogram Display Scale

Set the chromatogram display scale and scale interval on the [Setting Scale] tab in the [Chromatogram
Properties] sub-window.

1
2

Click the [Setting Scale] tab.

Enter the properties on the [Setting Scale] tab, and click [OK].

1
2

Select [Scale Interval], and set the interval at [Scale Interval] and [Sub Scale] to display the scale on
the intensity axis (Y-axis) and time axis (X-axis).
Deselect [Use range in data], and select the display unit and reference peak at [Inten. Unit] and
[Scale to] to set the chromatogram intensity axis (Y-axis).

The default setting is [Use range in data], and the intensity unit and intensity axis range saved
in data files are used.
If [Zero Base Point] is selected and a setting other than [User Defined] is selected at [Scale
to], chromatograms are auto-scaled and displayed on the intensity axis of 0 V or more.
Set the upper/lower width (margin) of the intensity axis at [Margin] when chromatogram
displays are auto-scaled.
If the intensity axis is unique for each chromatogram, for example, because the peak height
of obtained by data acquisition differs for each detection channel, select [Set per
Chromatogram] and enter the upper limit and lower limit values for each chromatogram.

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8.5.3 Display the LC Instrument Status and Gradient Curve

Use the [LC Status] tab of the [Chromatogram Properties] sub-window to overlay the instrument status
information and gradient curve on chromatograms.
This section describes how to overlay the gradient curve for pump B (B.Conc%) on a chromatogram.

1
2

Click the [LC Status] tab.

Enter the [LC Status] tab parameters, and click [OK].

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Select [B.Conc] in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].
[B.Conc] is added to the [Display Items] box.
Select [Y Scale (Conc.)] at [Scale] and [Title].

Click [Intensity Range] to set the intensity axis range.

1
2

1
2
3

Click [Manual] in the [Scale to] list.

Enter the upper limit and lower limits at [Conc].
Click [OK].

Check the edited details, and click [OK].

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8.5.4 Display the GC Instrument Status and Column Oven Temperature

To draw the instrument status information and column oven monitor temperature overlaid on
chromatograms, set this on the [GC Status] tab in the [Chromatogram Properties] sub-window.
This section describes how to draw the column oven monitor temperature overlaid on chromatograms.

If [Save the Status Monitor] is selected in the [Properties] sub-window for the GC in the [System
Configuration] sub-window, the monitor temperature can be displayed overlaid by performing data
acquisition. The monitor temperature can be displayed only for the data file that retains monitor values.
With the GC other than GC-2010 and GC-2014, status monitor values cannot be retained.

1
2

Click the [GC Status] tab.

Set the [GC Status] tab.

1
2

Select [Monitor Column Oven Temperature] in the [Hide Items] list, and click [Add].
[Monitor Column Oven Temperature] is added to the [Display Item] list.

Select [Y Scale (Temp.)] at [Scale] and [Title].

Click [Intensity Range] to set the intensity axis range.

1
2

1
2
3

Select [Manual] in the [Scale to] list.

Enter the upper limit and lower limits at [Temp.].
Click [OK].

Check the edited details, and click [OK].

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8.5.5 Edit Sample Information Display

Click [Remarks] on the [Chromatogram] tab of the [Chromatogram Properties] sub-window, and select the
desired remark to display sample information in the chromatogram remarks section.

Click the [Chromatogram] tab, select [Remarks], and click [Detail].

Select the display item in the [Remarks] sub-window, and click [OK].

1
2

1
2

Select the items to print in the [Hide Items] box.

Click [Add].
The added items are displayed in the [Display Items] box.

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8.5.6 Display the Background File

Use the [Chromatogram] tab in the [Chromatogram Properties] sub-window to overlay the background data
or the chromatograms before background compensation.

1
2

Click the [Chromatogram] tab.

Enter the [Chromatogram] tab parameters, and click [OK].

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2
3

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Click [Overlay] in the [Type] list.

Select the chromatograms to be overlaid at [Displayed Chromatogram].
Select [Original Chrom. (before Background Compensation)] and [Background Chromatogram].

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8.5.7 Attach a Specific Chromatogram to the Report Format

Enter a file on the [File] tab of the [Chromatogram Properties] sub-window to attach a specific (reference)
chromatogram to the report format and cause the same chromatogram to be printed each time the report
format is used to print data.

1
2

Click the [File] tab.

Select the [File] tab parameters, and click [OK].

1
3

Click [Browse] and select the desired data file, and click [Open].

Select [Fix file in the item].

Select [Fix file in the item] to print the chromatogram selected in [File] each time the report
format is used. This selected chromatogram is printed even if a different data file is loaded in the
[Report] window.

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8.5.8 Edit the Quantitative Results Table

1
2

Click the [Quantitative Results] tab.

Set the [Quantitative Results] tab parameters, and click [OK].

1
2

Select items to print in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].
The added items are displayed in the [Display Items] box.
Select the desired items to display statistical calculation results and the grid.

When displayed items include column performance parameters (e.g. number of theoretical plates
and tailing factor), all values calculated by the various pharmacopoeia methods (JP, USP, etc.)
specified in the data processing parameters are displayed.
To filter the reported calculation results in the Quantitative Results Table, click the [Column
Performance Settings] button, select [Display only selected calc. method] in the [Display Settings for
Column Performance Results] sub-window that is displayed, and specify the calculation results to
display.

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8.5.9 Edit the Numeric Value Format in the Quantitative Results Table
It is possible to set the rounding method and the display parameters for the numeric data.
This section describes the procedure for changing the numeric format of [Area Ratio].

1
2

3
4

Click the [Quantitative Results] tab.

Select [Area Ratio] in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].
[Area Ratio] is displayed in the [Display Items] box.

Select [Area Ratio] in the [Display Items] box, and click the [99.9999] format.
Make the appropriate settings in the [Format Settings] sub-window, and click [OK].

1
2
3
4

1
2
3
4

Select [Option Settings].

Click [Significant Digits] at [Display Type].
Select [Significant Digits], and enter 6.
Click [Half Adjust] at [Rounding].

By default, [Option Settings] is deselected and the display format and rounding method set in the
[Data Processing Setting] sub-window for [System Settings] in [Administration Tools] are used.

Check the edited details, and click [OK].

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8.5.10 Edit Sample Information

Use the [Sample Information] tab of the [Sample Information Properties] sub-window to select the sample
information to include in the report format.
The following section describes how to display the repeat injection count of the same vial number set in the
batch file.

1
2

Click the [Sample Information] tab.

Set the [Sample Information] tab parameters, and click [OK].

1
2

1
2

Select [Sampling Count from the Vial] in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].
[Sampling Count from the Vial] is displayed in the [Display Items] box.
To display 2 sample information items in a row, enter 2 at [# of Items in a Row].

Click [Setting Macro] on the [Sample Information] tab and create a method using macros to
display sample information. Select the information to be displayed and the position in the
macros sub-window. Once macros have been used to set the [Sample Information] tab
parameters, the original table format sub-window cannot be displayed.

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8.5.11 Edit Calibration Curve Information

Use the [Header] tab in the [Calibration Curve Properties] sub-window to edit calibration curve information
such as, calibration curve expressions and quantitative calculation methods.
Macros are provided for each of the [Header] tab items. These macros can be edited to determine display
items and positions in reports.
This section describes how to edit the [Channel] macro to print the channel.

1
2

Click the [Header] tab.

Place the cursor in the position where the new information is to be added in the display
area to the left, select [Channel] in the [Variable] list, and click [Insert].
[$Channel$] is added to the text display area.

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Prefix the additional macro [$Channel$] with Channel:.

Tabs can be inserted by pressing the [Ctrl] and [I] keys at the same time. The tab interval is the
number of characters set at [Tab Stop].
Click [Initialize] to restore the default settings.
Use the [Position] tab to change the display position of the calibration curve graph and table.
[Channel] is displayed as follows:

Check the edited details, and click [OK].

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8.5.12 Change the Color and Line Width of Overlaid Chromatograms

Select the number of lines, line color and line width for overlaid chromatograms on the [General] tab in the
[Summary (Concentration) Properties] sub-window.
This section describes how to change the color, line type and line width of overlaid chromatograms.

1
2

Click the [General] tab.

Set the [General] tab parameters, and click [OK].

3 4

Enter 2 at [Definable Max Lines].

When 2 is set to [Definable Max Lines], [Graph - Chromato Line 2] is added to the [Color] list.
Values higher than 2 for [Definable Max Lines] add additional chromatograms to the color list.

2
3

4
5

Select [Graph - Chromato Line 2] in the [Color] list.

Click [Set], select red in the [Color] sub-window, and click [OK].

Click [Dot] in the [Style] list.

Set [Width] to 2.

In addition to chromatograms, statistical results can also be output with the [Summary
(Concentration)] item. Select the summary data (area, height and concentration) and the statistical
items to display on the [Summary] tab to display the statistical calculation results of multiple data.

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8.5.13 Edit the Statistical Results Table

Items such as statistical results can be displayed by adding them to the [Display Items] box on the
[Summary] tab in [Summary (Compound) Properties].

1
2

Click the [Summary] tab.

Set the [Summary] tab parameters, and click [OK].

1
2

Select the items to be displayed in the report in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].
The added items are displayed in the [Display Items] box.
Select the respective items to display the statistical results and the grid in the table.

If [Calculate by specified digits] is selected, statistical calculation is performed using the number
of digits set in the [Format Settings] sub-window.
If the number of theoretical plates and tailing factor display items are selected, all values
calculated by the formulas (JP method and USP method) specified in the data processing
parameters are displayed.
Click the [Column Performance Settings] button, and select [Display only selected calc. method]
in the [Display Settings for Column Performance Results] sub-window to select calculation results
to display in the Quantitative Results Table.

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8.5.14 Edit the Measurement Results Table

Use the [Summary (Data)] item to display one of three tables, the Peak Table, Quantitative Results Table
and Grouping Results Table.
This section describes how to use the [Summary (Data)] item to edit the Peak Table display items.

1
2

3
4

Click the [Display] tab.

Select [Display peak table].

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Click the [Peak Table] tab.

Set the [Peak Table] tab parameters, and click [OK].

1
2

Select the desired items in the [Hide Items] box, and click [Add].
The added items are displayed in the [Display Items] box.
Select the respective items to display the total values and grids.

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If the number of theoretical plates and tailing factor display items are selected, all values
calculated by the formulas (JP method and USP method) specified in the data processing
parameters are displayed.
Click the [Column Performance Settings] button, and select [Display only selected calc. method]
in the [Display Settings for Column Performance Results] sub-window to select the calculation
results to display in the Quantitative Results Table.

8.5.15 Change the Display of Chromatograms and Results Tables

Use the [Display] tab in the [Summary (Data) Properties] sub-window to change the horizontal and vertical
chromatogram display and table information to display.

1
2

Click the [Display] tab.

Set the [Display] tab parameters, and click [OK].

2
1

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2

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Click [Right Chromatogram] to display the table on the right side of the chromatogram.
Change [Arrangement] to change the display aspect ratio of chromatograms and tables.

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8.6 Report Layout

Functions for editing the positions of report items include position and size adjustment, header/footer
setting and the ability to add, move or delete pages.

8.6.1 Change the Item Position and Number of Pages

If a report format includes multiple items, the layout icons are enabled in the toolbar so that the items can
be repositioned.
Pages can be added to and deleted from the report format.

Re-Position Items

1
2

Click

(Pointer) on the toolbar.

Drag the point so that it encloses the items to be re-positioned.

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Click each of the items on the [Report] toolbar, and adjust the position of items.
1234

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7

567

Explanation
Aligns items to the left edge of the left most item.
Aligns items to the right edge of the right most item.
Aligns items to the top edge of the topmost item.
Aligns items to the bottom edge of the bottommost item.
Aligns the width of each item to the longest horizontal item.
Aligns the height of each item to the longest vertical item.
Aligns the width and height of each item to the longest horizontal and vertical item.

Some of the layout icons are disabled if only one item is selected.
Drag the frame of the report item to resize that item.

Add or Delete Report Pages

12 3456

No.

1
2
3
4
5
6

Explanation
Inserts a page after the currently displayed page.
Deletes the currently displayed page.
Displays the first page.
Displays the previous page.
Displays the next page.
Displays the last page.

All icons except the [Insert (Page)] icon (1) are disabled if there is only one page.

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8.6.2 Use the Grid

Use the grid to adjust the positions of report items.
This section describes how to display the grid in the [Report] window.

Display the report format file on the [Report] window, and click

(Toggle Grid) on the

toolbar.

To adjust the interval of the displayed grid, click [Option] on the [View] menu.

Enter [Grid Width], and click [OK].

The grid is displayed at that interval.

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8.6.3 Headers and Footers

This section describes how to display information such as, print date, page number in the header or footer
of the report format.

Display the report format file on the [Report] window, and click [Header/Footer] on the

Select the [Header] or [Footer] tab and select the information to be displayed in the

Click [OK].

[View] menu.

[Left], [Center], and [Right] sections.

The settings are displayed in the report header or footer.

8.6.4 Paper Size and Margin

Click [Page Setup] on the [File] menu in the [Report] window. The [Page Setup] sub-window is displayed.
Select the paper size, paper source, orientation (portrait or landscape), and margins of the report.

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8.7 Other Reports

Exclusive reports can also be output from the following sub-windows.
Window/Sub-Window
Data Acquisition
System Configuration
Realtime Batch
Postrun Batch
Data Analysis
PDA Data Analysis
Calibration Curve
Data Comparison
UV Library Editor
Quant Browser
Spectrum Index

Spectrum Table
UV Library Search Results

Explanation (Operation Method)

The contents of the displayed method file are loaded to a system exclusive report
format and output. ([Print Method File] on the [File] menu)
The current system configuration information is loaded to a system exclusive report
format and output. ([Print] button)
The contents of the Batch Table are loaded to a system exclusive report format and
output. Edit the report format to match specific display items.
([Print Batch Table] on the [File] menu)
The contents of files loaded to each window can be loaded to a system exclusive report
format and output.

The PDA chromatograms and spectra for detected peaks are loaded to a system
exclusive report format and output.
([Print Spectrum Index] on the [File] menu in the [PDA Data Analysis] window)
Spectrum information registered to the Spectrum Table is output.

Log Browser

The UV library search results are loaded to an exclusive report format and output.
Edit the report format to match the settings made in the data processing parameters.
([Print] on the [Library Search] menu)
If the audit trail log is activated, the log contents are output in a fixed format. ([Print]
button)
Each log displayed in the log browser is output in a fixed format.

Show Check Result

Results of the program or raw data check are output in a fixed format.

System Check Results

The system check results are output in a fixed format.

([Print] button)

Audit Trail Log

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Quant Browser

Use the [Quant Browser] window to edit a method file and then perform quantitative calculation on
multiple data.
This chapter describes how to edit the quantitative results for multiple data files, and perform
collective postrun analysis on multiple data files.

9.1 [Quant Browser] Window

9
9

The [Quant Browser] window is comprised of the following views:

[Quantitative Results View] - displays the quantitative calculation results

[Method View] - displays the method file parameters

[Chromatogram View] - displays the chromatograms and sample information

[Calibration Curve/Spectrum View] - displays the calibration curves and spectra

9.1.1 Open the [Quant Browser] Window

Select the

icon on the [LabSolutions Main] icon bar, and double-click the

icon.
The [Browser] program opens.

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
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Click the

Drag-and-drop the method file from the [Data Explorer] sub-window onto the [Quant

(Quant Browser) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Browser]

program.

Browser] window.

The contents of the method file are displayed in the [Quant Browser] window.

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9.1.2 [Quant Browser] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [Quant Browser] window.
2 [Quantitative Results View]

1 Toolber

3 [Method View]

5 [Chromatogram View]

4 [Calibration Curve/
Spectrum View]

No.
1
2

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] and [Quant Browser] toolbars.
Displays the quantitative calculation results of compounds selected on the [Compound] tab in [Method View].
Click

to change the ID # and the displayed compound.

Displays the data processing parameters in the method file. Click

parameters. Click

(Edit Mode) to change the

(View Mode) after editing to reflect the changes in [Method View].

Displays the calibration curve for the compound selected on the [Compound] tab in [Method View] or the
spectra specified in [Chromatogram View].

Displays the [Chromatogram] and [Sample Info] for the selected data file. Clicking
halve the intensity axis (Y-axis), respectively.
Click this icon to expand the view to the full screen size.

or

to double or

The [Quant Browser] views that are separated by dividers. Drag the dividers with the mouse to resize the
views.
Use the [Quant Browser] to check the quantitative calculation results of up to 1024 data files.
Click [Save Browsing File As] on the [Layout] menu to save the name of the method and data file, file sort
order, layout information, and other details as a browsing file (file extension *.lcq).
Files are [Read Only] if they are currently being edited in other windows and cannot be edited. Close the
file in the other window, and open the file again to edit these files.

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9.2 Check Quantitative Results in the Quant Browser

Multiple data can be displayed in a simple form in the [Quant Browser] window.
This section describes how to display data in each of the [Quant Browser] views.

9.2.1 Open Batch Files

This section describes how to open batch files to display the contents of the method file and data files.

Click the

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(Batch) tab at the bottom of the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

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Drag-and-drop the batch file onto the [Quant Browser] window from the [Data Explorer]
sub-window.

The contents of the method file and data files are displayed in the [Quant Browser] window.

Click the [Compound] tab in [Method View], and select the desired compound.
The quantitative results of the selected compound are displayed in [Quantitative Results View], and the
calibration curve is displayed in the [Calibration Curve/Spectrum View].

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Select the data file from [Quantitative Results View], and click the data file.
The chromatogram of the selected data file is displayed in the [Chromatogram View].

The method file in the top row of the Batch Table is displayed in [Method View] when a batch file is
selected in the [Data Explorer] sub-window. If the method file contains calibration curve information, the
standard sample data file used for making the calibration curve is loaded.
The data file and method file must be saved to the same folder as the batch file to display the content of
the method file and data file using a batch file.
Edit the method file and data file in the [Quant Browser] window. The batch file is not changed when data
is displayed.

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9.2.2 Open Data Files

Open data files to display the contents of data files in each view.
This section describes how to open the data file of an unknown sample.

Drag-and-drop the data file onto the [Quant Browser] window from the [Data Explorer]
sub-window.

The contents of the data file and method file are displayed in the [Quant Browser] window.

Multiple files are selected when the data file is dragged-and-dropped onto the [Quant Browser] window from
the [Data Explorer] sub-window. The method file in the top data file is displayed in [Method View]. If the
loaded method file contains calibration curve information, the content of the standard sample data file used
to make the calibration curve is also displayed.

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9.2.3 Change the Detector

The method for the targeted detector can be changed if the method files contains methods for multiple
detectors.
This section describes how to change [Select Detector] from [Detector A] to [PDA].

Select and click [PDA] from the [Select Detector] list.

The [Quant Browser] window changes to display the PDA detector.

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9.2.4 Check Spectra from [Chromatogram View]

Double-click the PDA chromatogram displayed in [Chromatogram View] to display the spectrum at that
retention time.
This section describes how to display a PDA spectrum.

Select the [Chromatogram] tab in [Chromatogram View], and double-click the PDA
chromatogram.

[Calibration Curve/Spectrum View] changes to the [Spectrum] tab, and the PDA spectrum is displayed.

To display chromatograms in all time ranges in [Chromatogram View], right-click on [Chromatogram View],
and click [All Peaks] on the displayed menu.

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9.3 Postrun Analysis of Multiple Data

This section describes how to edit [Quantitative Results View] and [Method View] and perform collective
postrun analysis on multiple data.

9.3.1 Edit the Compound Table

Compound Tables that were used for data acquisition can be edited in [Method View].
This section describes how to change [Conc. (1)] in the Compound Table.

Click

Click

Click the [Compound] tab, select the desired compound, and change [Conc. (1)].

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

(Full Size) in [Method View].

In this example, change the [Conc. (1)] setting from 10.000 to 5.000.

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Click

(Normal Size) and

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The calibration curve is recreated, the quantitative results are re-calculated, and [Quantitative Results
View] is updated.

Right-click on [Method View] and click [Cancel Edit] to cancel method editing.
Select the columns that are displayed in the Compound Table in the [Table Style] sub-window. Rightclick on the Compound Table and click [Table Style] to open the [Table Style] sub-window.

9.3.2 Edit [Quantitative Results View]

This section describes how to change the items displayed in the [Quantitative Results View].
Quantitative results are automatically re-calculated when each item is changed.

Right-click on [Quantitative Results View] and click [Remove] to delete a data file in [Quantitative Results
View]. If deletion of a data file affects the calibration curve, all data files are re-calculated.
Click the
icon on the toolbar to filter the data files displayed in [Quantitative Results View] by
individual sample type.
Right-click on [Quantitative Results View] and click [Full Path] to display the folder and file name at [Data
Filename].
Click the title of a column in the [Quantitative Results View] table to sort the data by [Data Filename],
[Sample Name], [Sample ID], [Sample Type], [Level #], [Vial #], [Tray], and [Date Acquired].
Select the columns that are displayed in the [Quantitative Results View] table in the [Table Style] subwindow. Right-click on the [Quantitative Results View] table and click [Table Style] to open the [Table
Style] sub-window.
Click [Save Method File] on the [File] menu to save changes made to the data and method files in
[Quantitative Results View].

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Change the Sample Type

Sample types that were set at data acquisition can be changed.

Click the [Sample Type] cell of the sample to be changed, and select the sample type
from the displayed list.

If [Standard (Calc. Point)] is changed to another sample type, or another sample type is changed to
[Standard (Calc. Point)], the calibration curve is re-created, and all data files are re-calculated.

Change the [Level#]

The level numbers that were set at data acquisition can be changed.

Change the [Level#] of the desired sample.

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Disable Calibration Points

Calibration curve points can be disabled if the standard samples were not analyzed appropriately.

Deselect [Cal. Point].

If a [Cal. Point] is disabled, the calibration curve is re-created.

Calibration points for individual compounds can be enabled or disabled on the [Compound] tab in [Method
View].

Display Statistical Results

Statistical calculations can be applied to quantitative results and the results can be displayed in the
[Quantitative Results View].

Right-click on [Quantitative Results View], and click [Statistical Result].

The statistical calculation results are added to the bottom of the table.

Select the [Statistic] column in the [Quantitative Results View] table to target a data file for statistical
calculation. [Statistic] is not displayed in [Quantitative Results View] by default. Right-click on the
[Quantitative Results View] table and select [Table Style] to display the [Statistic] column.

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9.3.3 Change Peak Integration Parameters

This section describes how to change the peak integration parameters and re-integrate the peak.

Click

Click the [Integration] tab, and set each parameter as required.

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

In this example, change the [Slope] to 2000.

^ Reference
Refer to the Data Acquisition & Processing Theory Guide for details on peak integration.

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

The results of peak integration and quantitation are displayed in the [Quantitative Results View].

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9.3.4 Calibration Curve Correction

During calibration curve creation, low-concentration samples may not be integrated properly. If the lowconcentration calibration point is disabled, a 3-point calibration curve becomes a 2-point calibration curve.
This section describes how to manually integrate the data of a standard sample that could not be
automatically integrated, and correct the calibration curve.
This section describes an example where peak integration failed, resulting in 2-point calibration curve.

Click the

(Manual Peak Integration) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the

[Browser] program.

The [Manual Integration Bar] is displayed.

Click

(Insert Peak) on [Manual Integration Bar], and click the peak start point and

then the peak end point.

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The peak is detected, and the results are re-calculated.

The 3-point calibration curve is re-created, and all data files are recalculated.

To confirm the calibration curve information, right-click on the calibration curve on the [Calib Curve] tab in
[Calibration Curve/Spectrum View], and click [Calibration Information] on the displayed menu.

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9.3.5 Export the Quantitative Results

The contents of the [Quantitative Results View] table can be converted to the ASCII text format and saved
to a file or copied to the Clipboard.

Click [Export Quantitative Results] on the [File] menu.

Select the desired parameters, and click [OK].

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Select [Export to].

Enter the folder and file name to output files.
Set [Items to Output].
Select [Items Displayed on the Screen] to output the items displayed in the [Quantitative Results
View].
Set [IDs to Output].
Select [All IDs] to display the results of all compound IDs.
Select [Designate IDs] and enter the ID numbers of the compounds to output.
Enter multiple ID numbers to output with a comma or space. (example: 1,3,8)

Enter a range of continuous ID numbers with a hyphen. (example: 2-8)

Select a [Delimiter].

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9.4 Print Quantitative Results

The [Quant Browser] window has a summary report function for collectively reporting multiple data.

Click the

(Summary Report) icon on the [Quant Browser] assistant bar.

Click the

(Print) icon on the [Report] assistant bar.

An image of the table is printed for each compound.

Example of Quant Browser printout

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Data Browser

Use the [Data Browser] window to compare multiple data, compare the data of different detectors, set
the layout of display data, perform peak integration of chromatograms, and print browser reports.
This chapter describes how to collectively check multiple chromatograms and spectra.

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10.1 Open the [Data Browser] Window

Up to 64 chromatogram data, sample information, etc. can be displayed as a list in the [Data Browser]
Window.

Select the

icon on the [LabSolutions Main] icon bar, and double-click the

icon.

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The [Browser] program opens.

Click the

(Data Browser) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Browser] program.

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Drag-and-drop the data files onto the [Data Browser] window from the [Data Explorer]

Select the Data Type parameters, and click [OK].

sub-window.

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If the cell fixed function is not enabled, the [Select Data Type] sub-window is displayed. Refer to
"10.3 Cell Fixed Function" P.288 for details on the cell fixed function.

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Select the [Target Cell].

Select [Load Data to Current Cell] to display the selected data files in the cell where the files were
dragged-and-dropped into from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.
Set [Cell Location].
If [Open as New Cell] was selected at [Target Cell], set the direction that new cells will be added.
Select [Rightward] to create columns and select [Downward] to create rows.
Set [Data Type].
Select the multiple types of data to be displayed.

The contents of the data files are displayed in the [Data Browser] window.

[Target Cell]
Cells are created according to the [Target Cell] setting in the [Select Data Type] sub-window. The following
example assumes that a data file is already loaded in a layout whose [Row] and [Col] settings are set to 3
and 1, respectively.

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[Load Data to Current Cell] is selected at [Target Cell]

The [Chromatogram] cell contents are replaced by the data file that is dragged-and-dropped into that cell. In
this example, the cell contents are overwritten with the [Chromatogram] and the [PDA Chromatogram] are
opened in the direction specified at [Cell Location]. Here, the [PDA Chromatogram] cell is overwritten to cells
below the cell that the data file was dragged-and-dropped into.

Cell overwritten by drag-and-drop

Overwritten cell

The cell order becomes [Chromatogram] and [PDA Chromatogram].

If multiple data files are dragged-and-dropped, only the data file initially selected in the [Data
Explorer] sub-window is processed.

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[Open as New Cell] is selected

New cells are created to individually display the [Chromatogram]and [PDA Chromatogram].

The display does not change.

The display does not change.

Newly created cell

Newly created cell

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If the [Row] or [Col] display reaches the maximum number of 8 each (8 rows, 8 columns), a new
[Row] or [Col] is created to display the additional data files.

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10.1.1 [Data Browser] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [Data Browser] window.

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Explanation
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Displays the [Standard] and [Data Browser] toolbars.
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Displays the preset cell number. The cell number can be changed by clicking
enabled,
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6

. If the cell fixed function is

is displayed. Refer to "10.3 Cell Fixed Function" P.288 for details on the cell fixed function.

The focus bar is displayed in the currently selected cell.

Displays the content of the data file in the cell.
Place the mouse pointer over the data file name display area to display the sample information.
Clicking this button to expand the cell to the full screen view.
When the focus pin is upright and green (
), it is linked to other cells.
Refer to "10.4.2 Link Content Between Cells" P.292 for details on linking cells.

Files currently being edited in other windows are [Read Only] and cannot be edited. Close the file in the
other window and open the file again to edit these files.
The arrangement of cells in the vertical direction is referred to as [Row], and the arrangement of cells in
the horizontal direction is referred to as [Col].
The maximum number of [Row] and [Col] is 8 each, which means that up to 64 cells can be displayed.

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10.2 Adjust Layouts

Adjust and re-arrange layouts so that the content of the currently displayed data can be easily compared.

Drag the boarder of the [Data Browser] cell with the mouse to resize the cell. The size of [Data Browser] is
automatically determined so that it is split into equal lengths according to the number of displayed cells.
Use the cell connect function to partially create larger cells. Refer to "10.2.3 Connect Cells" P.287 for
details on connecting cells.

10.2.1 Adjust Display Layouts

This section describes how to adjust the layout of display cells.

Click the

(Layout Property) icon on the [Data Browser] assistant bar.

The [Property] sub-window can also be opened by clicking [Property] on the [Layout] menu of the
[Data Browser] window.

Select the [Style] tab, set the number of rows and columns of the cell to display, and
click [OK].
In this example, set [Row] and [Col] at [Cell Created] to 4 and 2, respectively.

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A 4 2 grid of cells is displayed.

Select [Scroll Mode] in the [Style] tab to display additional cells using the scroll bars. For example,
when [Row] and [Col] at [Cell Displayed] are set to 3 and 2, respectively, a 3 2 grid of cells is
displayed in the sub-window and the remaining cells are displayed by scrolling with the scroll
bars.
To delete rows or columns, either right-click a cell in the row or column to be deleted, select
[Adjust Layout], and click [Delete Row] or [Delete Column], or click
(Delete Row) or
(Delete Column) on the toolbar. Select the cell and click [Delete Cell] from the [Edit] menu to
delete a single cell.
Select [Save Layout File As] on the [Layout] menu to save cell layouts or the display information
of data loaded to each cell. This data can be saved as layout files (file extension *.lyt).

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10.2.2 Change the Contents of Cells

The contents displayed in cells in the [Data Browser] window can be changed.
This section describes how to change the cell content from [LC Chromatogram] to [Sample Information].

Click the desired cell.

Click

The focus bar is displayed.

(Sample Information) on the toolbar.

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The display data can also be changed by right-clicking on the cell, selecting [Change Data Type],
and clicking [Sample Information].

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The display content of the cell is switched from a chromatogram to the sample information.

Click the

(Display Settings) icon on the [Data Browser] assistant bar to set the display mode and

range of each cell.

Right-click on the source cell and click [Copy Cell] then right-click on the destination cell and click [Paste
Cell] to copy the contents to other cells. This function is handy for displaying the contents of the same
data file in multiple cells.
To swap the contents of the currently selected cell with the contents of another cell, drag the title (file
name) of the selected cell and drop it on the target cell.
Right-click on the desired cell and click [Release Data from Cell] to delete the display contents of a cell.

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10.2.3 Connect Cells

Adjacent cells can be connected or disconnected.
This section describes how to connect cells.

Select the cells to connect with the [Ctrl] key held down.

Right-click on one of the selected cells and click [Connect Cell].

The focus bar is displayed on the multiple cells.

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The cells are connected.

When cells are connected, data which is open in secondary cells is closed.
Right-click on the connected cell and click [Disconnect Cell] to disconnect cell connections.
Select cells to be connected so that the shape of the resulting cell is a rectangle.
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10.3 Cell Fixed Function

Use the cell fixed function to efficiently compare different data files. For example, compare the peaks of the
control sample and target sample.
When the cell fixed function is used, the cell numbers are displayed in each cell. The contents of the same
data file is displayed in cells of the same cell number.

^ Reference
"10.4.1 Load a Data File in Multiple Cells" P.289
"10.4.3 Peak Integration on Chromatograms" P.294

10.3.1 Use the Cell Fixed Function

This section describes how to turn the cell fixed function on.

Click the

(Cell Fixed) icon on the toolbar.

(Cell Fixed) is selected, and cell number (

Click the

) is displayed in the cell.

(Cell Fixed) icon on the toolbar again, to turn the cell fixed function off.

The cell fixed function can also be switched on and off by clicking [Cell Fixed] on the [Edit] menu
in the [Data Browser] window.

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10.4 Compare Data

10.4.1 Load a Data File in Multiple Cells
This section describes how to use the cell fixed function to display the chromatograms and PDA
chromatograms of data files 1 and 2.

Determine the layout and cell type.

This example uses a 2 row 2 column layout to display a chromatogram in the 1st row and a PDA
chromatogram in the 2nd row.

^ Reference
Refer to "10.2.1 Adjust Display Layouts" P.283 for details on changing layouts, and "10.2.2 Change
the Contents of Cells" P.285 for changing cell type.

Click the

(Cell Fixed) icon on the toolbar.

(Cell Fixed) is selected and cell number (

) is displayed in the cell display area.

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Click the cell number (

Drag-and-drop data file 1 onto the number 1 chromatogram cell from the [Data Explorer]

) that is to be changed, and set the cell number.

In this example, set the cells in the 1st column to 1 and the cells in the second column to 2.

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The contents of the data file are displayed in the number 1 cells.

Drag-and-drop data file 2 onto the number 2 chromatogram cell from the [Data Explorer]
sub-window.

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The contents of the data file are displayed in the number 2 cells.

10.4.2 Link Content Between Cells

An upright focus pin (

) indicates that the cell is linked to other cells.

For example, if the [PDA Chromatogram] and [PDA Spectrum] cell are linked and the chromatogram is
double-clicked, the displayed spectrum in the [PDA Spectrum] cell is updated.
This section describes how to link the [PDA Spectrum] cell display with the [PDA Chromatogram] cell.

Ensure that the focus pin is upright (

) on the [PDA Chromatogram] and [PDA

Spectrum] cells.
If the focus pin is down (

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Double-click the desired time position in the [PDA Chromatogram] cell.

The spectrum at that time is displayed in the [PDA Spectrum] cell.

Depending on the type of cell, the display may be altered to display other information.
The default state of the focus pin in the cell is upright.

Click an upright focus pin to disable cell links.

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10.4.3 Peak Integration on Chromatograms

This section describes how to perform peak integration on [PDA Chromatogram] in the [Data Browser]
window.

Perform Peak Integration

Open the [PDA Chromatogram] to be integrated.

Click [PDA Data Processing Parameters] on the [Method] menu.

Click the [Integration] tab, set each of the integration parameters, and click [OK].

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Select the channel to be integrated. In this example, select [Extracted Chromatogram].

Change the [Slope] setting to 1000.

^ Reference
Refer to the Data Acquisition & Processing Theory Guide for details on each of the parameters.

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If automatic peak integration is not successful, try manual peak integration. Right-click on the PDA
chromatogram and click [Manual Integration Bar] to display the [Manual Integration Bar]. The
[Manual Integration Bar] cannot be displayed if an overlaid PDA chromatogram is displayed. Select
[Stack] or [Single] to display the [Manual Integration Bar]. Refer to Help for details on the [Manual
Integration Bar]
Peak integration is performed on the extracted chromatogram and the results are displayed.
The baseline and peak top comment are displayed on the PDA chromatogram.

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Examine the Peak Integration Results

The results of peak integration can be examined in the [PDA Peak Table] cell.
This section describes how to change the displayed cell to the [PDA Peak Table] cell to examine the peak
integration results of the extracted PDA chromatogram.

Select the cell to be changed to the [PDA Peak Table] and click

(PDA Peak Table) on

the toolbar.
Click the cell to display the focus bar in that cell. Click
the cell to the [PDA Peak Table] cell.

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Click the cell number and select the cell number in the [Select Cell Number] subwindow.
If the cell number is not displayed, refer to "10.3.1 Use the Cell Fixed Function" P.288 to turn the cell fixed
function off.

Click the [Extracted] tab.

The peak integration results of the extracted PDA chromatogram are displayed.

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The peak integration results of chromatograms are displayed in the [Peak Table] cell.

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Link Cells to Check Peak Integration Results

This section describes how to link the [PDA Chromatogram], [PDA Peak Table] and [PDA Spectrum] cells
to check peak integration results.

Position the [PDA Chromatogram], [PDA Peak Table] and [PDA Spectrum] cells as
follows.
^ Reference
Refer to "10.2 Adjust Layouts" P.283 for details.

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Ensure that the focus pins of the cells are in the upright (

Click the [PDA Chromatogram] cell.

If the focus pin is down (

), click

) position.

to change it to the upright state (

).

The focus bar is displayed on the [PDA Chromatogram] cell.

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Click [PDA Data Processing Parameters] on the [Method] menu.

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Enter the parameters in the [Data Processing Parameters] sub-window, and click [OK].

After peak integration, click a row on [PDA Peak Table].

Peak integration is performed when [OK] is clicked, even if no changes were made in the [Data
Processing Parameters] sub-window.

The information for that peak is displayed in the [PDA Chromatogram] and [PDA Spectrum] cells.

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10.5 Print a Browser Report

The [Data Browser] window has functions for printing all of the cells or only selected cells. Size, color and
other information in the chromatogram and spectrum cells also are reflected in the printout.

10.5.1 Print All of the Cells

An image of all of the cells currently displayed in the [Data Browser] window can be printed.
This section describes how to print all of the cells.

Select [Print Image for All Cells] on the [File] menu, and click [Print].

An image of all of the cells is printed in the preset report layout locations.

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10.5.2 Print Selected Cells

An image of the cells currently selected in the [Data Browser] window can be printed.
This section describes how to print the [PDA Chromatogram] cell.

Right-click on the desired cell, select [Print Graph], and click [Print].

The right-click menu changes to [Print Table] or [Print Sample Information] when the cell content is a
table or sample information, respectively.
The image of the selected cell is printed.

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Data Comparison

This chapter describes how to overlay multiple data overlaid and perform calculations in the [Data
Comparison] window. Up to 16 chromatograms can be overlaid in the [Data Comparison] window for
comparison.
Comparison calculations can be performed for the data of any currently specified chromatograms.

11.1 Open the [Data Comparison] Window

This section describes how to overlay the chromatograms of selected data in the [Data Comparison]
window.

Click the

(Data Comparison) icon on the assistant bar in the [Postrun Analysis]

program.

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11.2 [Data Comparison] Window Description

This section describes how to view and use the [Data Comparison] window.
1 Toolbar

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No.

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2
3

Explanation
Displays the [Standard] and [Data Comparison] toolbars.
Displays the information for the displayed data file.
Right-click on the data file information and click [Close] to close the data file.
Use these buttons to expand, reduce or moves a selected chromatogram to the top, bottom, left or right.
To move a chromatogram up/down or left/right, click
(Move Up/Down) or
drag the chromatogram to the move destination position.
Click

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5
6

(Move Left/Right) and

(Base Point) to expand or reduce a chromatogram and the click the position of the base point on

the chromatogram to determine that point. Next, click

(Zoom Up/Down) or
(Zoom Left/Right), and
drag the chromatogram to the expand/reduce destination point. The chromatogram is expanded or reduced
to that point.
Displays the chromatogram of the open data file as [Full Chromatogram] or [Zoomed Chromatogram]. Three
view methods are available, [Overlay], [Stack] and [Base Shift].
Displays the Peak Table of the selected chromatogram.
Displays calculation formulas for operations performed between the data of selected chromatograms.

Right-click on the chromatogram and select [Base Shift] to shift the displayed chromatograms by an equal
interval.
Right-click on the chromatogram and select [Copy] to paste the chromatograms into other applications as
image files.
Select [Close] on the [File] menu, then select [All Data] to close all of the open data.

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11.3 Overlay Multiple Data

This section describes how to display the chromatograms of selected data overlaid in the [Data
Comparison] window.

Select the data file to overlay in the [Data Explorer] sub-window, and drag-and-drop that
file onto the [Data Comparison] window.

The chromatogram and Peak Table of the data files are displayed in the [Data Comparison] window.

A sub-window opens for channel selection when displaying a data file obtained by data
acquisition on multiple channels. Select the checkbox of the channel to display.
Data files obtained by a PDA detector cannot be displayed overlaid in the [Data Comparison]
window.
To display in the [Data Comparison] window, select [Export Data] on the [File] menu in the [PDA
Data Analysis] window, click [Export Chromatogram to Data File] and extract the multi
chromatogram.
Click the

(Stack) icon on the [Comparison] assistant bar to display chromatograms in a

stacked format.

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11.4 Perform Calculations on Chromatograms

Specify any displayed chromatograms to perform arithmetic calculations (addition/subtraction/
multiplication/division) on the data.
This section describes how to perform arithmetic operations on 2 chromatograms.

Right-click on [Chromatogram View], and click [Show/Hide Data].

Select [Operation] to perform the arithmetic operation on the data, and click [OK].

Arithmetic operation can only be executed between 2 chromatograms.

An error occurs if 3 or more chromatograms are selected.

Click the desired arithmetic operation (

) on the toolbar.

The arithmetic operation is performed on the data of the selected chromatograms, and an additional
green chromatogram is displayed.

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The calculation formula can be checked by

Click

(Reverse Data Order) on the toolbar to change

to

so that the calculation data is reversed.

Right-click on [Chromatogram View], and select [Save Processed Data] to save the calculation
result.

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12.1 AART (Automatic Adjustment of Retention Time)

If the column is cut to change the length or if a column from a different lot is used, the retention times
in the measurement data may change. In this case, the times set in the instrument parameters and
compound table must be modified so that the target compounds can be measured and identified
reliably.
AART(Automatic Adjustment of Retention Time) allows you to modify all retention times based on
retention indexes of target compounds.
Using the AART incorporated in this software makes it easier to modify the set times and helps
reduce time-consuming work, even when analyzing various types of compounds in a batch.

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The retention index is calculated using the relationship between the n-alkanes retention time and the
target compounds retention time. Usually, the elution position of a compound in a chromatogram is
expressed in terms of the retention time. The retention time is, however, greatly affected by the type of
column, the temperature, and the flow rate of the carrier gas. Expressing the retention time of compounds
in terms of a value (the retention index) that correlates with the retention times of n-alkanes with different
carbon numbers makes it possible to express the elution position as a value that remains constant even if
the column length and internal diameter change. AART corrects the retention time using this retention
index.

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12.2 Before Using AART

12.2.1 Add the [AART] icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar
To use AART, it is handy to add the [AART] icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar. This section
describes how to add the [AART] icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

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Select [Customization] on the [Tools] menu in the [Data Analysis] window, and click
[Customization Settings].

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Click the [Assistant Bar] tab, add the [AART] icon to the [Display Icons] list, and click
[OK].

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Select [Data Analysis] in the [Windows] list.

Select the [AART] icon in the [Hide Icons] list.
Click [Add].
The [AART] icon is added to the [Display Icons] list.

The [AART] icon is added to the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

To change the display order of icons on the assistant bar, select the icon to move at [Display Icons],
and click [Up] or [Down].

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12.2.2 Display the [Retention Index] column in the Compound Table

When retention index is set in a data file or a method file, load the file in [Data Analysis] or [Calibration
Curve] window and set [Table Style] so that the [Compound Table] can display the [Retention Index]
column.

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Click the [Compound] tab.

Right-click on the compound table, and click [Table Style].

Add the [Retention Index] column to the compound table in the [Table Style] subwindow, and click [OK].

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Select [Retention Index] in the [Hide Items] list.

Click [Add].
The [Retention Index] item is added to [Display Items] list.

Change the display order of items in the compound table, by selecting the item in the [Display Items]
list and then clicking [Up] or [Down].

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12.3 How to run AART

The procedure for modifying retention times using retention indexes consists of the following steps.
(Refer to the appropriate chapter for details.)

Setting up a method file applicable to AART

To perform AART, it is necessary to set retention index of each compound in a method file. Register the
retention indexes in the method file's compound table beforehand.
Start

Procedure for creating a new method file

Procedure for a pre-existing compound table

"Measure Target Compounds"

(Refer to 12.5.1)

"Create a Compound Table for Target Compounds"

(Refer to 12.5.2)

"Identify Target Compounds"

(Refer to 12.5.3)

"Measure Index Standards"

(Refer to 12.5.4, 12.5.5)

"Create a Compound Table for Index Standards"

(Refer to 12.5.6)

"Set Retention Indexes for Target Compounds"

(Refer to 12.5.7)

Method is ready

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Modifying Times by AART

If the instrument environment changes (e.g., because of changes in the column information), change the
set times in the method file.
Start

"Measure Index Standards"

(Refer to 12.6.1)

"Identify Index Standards"

(Refer to12.6.2)

"Modify Set Times in a Method File by AART"

(Refer to 12.6.3)

Confirming and Adjusting Set Times

"Measure Target Compounds" (Refer to 12.7.1)
"Confirm and Adjust Retention Times in the Compound Table" (Refer to12.7.2)

Method has been modified.

12.4 Index Standards

Measurement of index standards is required to perform AART.
n-alkanes are among the easiest-to-use compounds. Prepare a mixed solution of n-alkanes with the
appropriate range of carbon numbers depending on the measurement parameters (especially the oven
heating parameter) of the target compound.
Restek Corporation
n-Alkane
Cat.No.560295, Custom Retention Time Index Standard (Hexane solutions), 100ug/mL, 1mL, C7-C33 (nalkane), Concentration C15, C30-C33 in 200ug/mL, Others in 100ug/mL

12.5 Set up a Method File Applicable to AART

To perform AART, it is necessary to set retention index of each compound in a method file. Register the
retention indexes in the method file's compound table beforehand.
Files used here are the method file (AART_30m.gcm) and data file (AART_30m.gcd) for the target
compounds, and the method file (alkane_30m.gcm) and data file (alkane_30m.gcd) for the index
standards. This section describes an example using a 30 m column.

12.5.1 Measure Target Compounds

Prepare standard sample of target compounds and perform measurement with GC.
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(Exsample: Method file AART_30m.gcm, Data file AART_30m.gcd)

It is recommended that " Linear Velocity " is used as the GC control mode to perform AART.
The actual column length must be entered in order to more accurately estimate the retention time. In
particular, enter the value obtained for column length if the offset between the adjusted results and the
actual retention time is significant, and if using a column that has been cut in the past. The column length
can be calculated by subtracting the cut length from 30 m, or by counting the number of column coils and
multiplying 3.14 x (column coil diameter) x (number of column coils).

^ Reference
Refer to "3.4.1 Execute Single Run" P.52 for details on single run.

12.5.2 Create a Compound Table for Target Compounds

Create a Compound Table for target compounds using chromatograms (AART_30m.gcd) measured in
"12.5.1 Measure Target Compounds". Retention Indexes are set in "12.5.7 Set Retention Indexes for
Target Compounds".

^ Reference
Refer to "6.5 Compound Table" P.160 for details on creating the compound table.

12.5.3 Identify Target Compounds

Load the data file (AART_30m.gcd) in the [Data Analysis] window, perform data processing with the
method file (AART_30m.gcm), and verify that the peak has been correctly identified.

Drag-and-drop the the data file (AART_30m.gcd) in measured "12.5.1 Measure Target
Compounds" onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The data file (AART_30m.gcd) for the target compounds is opened.

Click [Load Method Parameters] on the [File] menu.

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Select the method file (AART_30m.gcm) saved in "12.5.2 Create a Compound Table for

Select [Data Processing Parameters], click [OK].

Target Compounds", and click [Open].

The compound table saved in "12.5.2 Create a Compound Table for Target Compounds" is loaded.

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Check whether or not the target compounds registered in the compound table have
been identified correctly.
If they have not, change the retention time on the [Compound] tab in [Method View] to identify them.

If the compound table have been changed in step 5, save the method file.

Click the

Select the method file (AART_30m.gcm), and click [Save].

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(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

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Select [Data Processing Parameters], and click [OK].

The compound table are saved to the method file (AART_30m.gcm).

12.5.4 Create a Method File for Index Standards

Creating a method file for measuring index standards (e.g. n-alkanes), which are used to calculate
retention indexes.

Select [Open Method File] on the [File] menu in the [Data Acquisition] window.

Select the method file (AART_30m.gcm) for measuring index standards, and click
[Open].

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The method file (AART_30m.gcm) for measuring index standards is opened.

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Click [Save Method File As] on the [File] menu.

Enter the file name, and click [Save].

The file is saved as the method file (alkane_30m.gcm) for measuring index standards.

Use the same parameters for measuring target compounds as they are to perform GC
measurements.

Click [Data Processing Parameters] on the [Method] menu.

Click the [Compound] tab in the[Data Processing Parameters] sub-window.

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Delete the settings of the compound table, click [OK].

Click [Save Method File] on the [Method] menu.

The method file (alkane_30m.gcm) for measuring index standards is saved.

12.5.5 Measure Index Standards

Prepare the index standards (e.g., n-alkane samples) used to calculate the retention indexes, and perform
single run using method files (alkane_30m.gcm) that were created in "12.5.4 Create a Method File for
Index Standards".
(Example: Data file alkane_30m.gcd)

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^ Reference
Refer to "3.4.1 Execute Single Run" P.52 for details on single run.

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12.5.6 Create a Compound Table for Index Standards

In the [Data Analysis] window, create a compound table for index standards and save it in a method file
(alkane_30m.gcm).

Drag-and-drop the data file (alkane_30m.gcd) measured in "12.5.5 Measure Index

Standards" onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The data file (alkane_30m.gcd) for the index standards is opened.

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

The mode changes to the edit mode.

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Referring to "6.5 Compound Table", create the Compound Table for the index standards.
Click [Compound] tab, and enter the Retention Index for the index standards.

^ Reference
Refer to "12.2.2 Display the [Retention Index] column in the Compound Table" P.311 if [Retention
Index] column is not displayed in the compound table.

The retention index of n-alkane is defined as follows.

Retention Index = carbon number x 100
Example:
Retention Index of Hexa (C16H34) = 16 x 100 = 1600

Click

(View Mode) in [Method View].

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Postrun analysis is performed on the data.

Click the

(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

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Select the method file (alkane_30m.gcm) created in "12.5.6 Create a Compound Table for

Index Standards", and click [Save].

Select [Data Processing Parameters], and click [OK].

The compound table are saved to the method file (alkane_30m.gcm).

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12.5.7 Set Retention Indexes for Target Compounds

The retention indexes in the compound table can be entered automatically using the data file for index
standards.
This section describes two methods: how to set the retention index for an already created Compound Table
and how to set the retention index during the creation of a Compound Table.

Set Retention Indexes for a Pre-existing Compound Table as One Batch

Drag-and-drop the data file (AART_30m.gcd) saved in "12.5.3 Identify Target

Compounds" onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The data file (AART_30m.gcd) for the target compounds is opened.

Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

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The mode changes to the edit mode.

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Click the [Retention Index] tab in [Method View].

Click [Load from Data File].

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Select the data file (alkane_30m.gcd) saved in "12.5.6 Create a Compound Table for
Index Standards", and click [Open].

The compound names, retention times and indexes are set in the [Index Table of Standards] table.

The compound names set in the compound table for the index standards' measurement data are set
in the [Name] column and the identified retention times in the compound result table are set in the
[Ret. Time] column. The compounds not identified in the compound result table are not displayed in
the [Index Table of Standards].

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Edit [Index Table of Standard] as required.

All compounds needs retention indexes.

Click the [Compound] tab.

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Right-click on the compound table, and click [Update Retention Index].

Retention indexes for each compound is calculated and displayed in the [Retention Index] column.

^ Reference
Refer to "12.2.2 Display the [Retention Index] column in the Compound Table" P.311 if [Retention Index]
column is not displayed in the compound table.

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Click the

(View Mode) in [Method View].

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The compound table are saved to the data file (AART_30m.gcd).

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Click the

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(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

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Select the method file (AART_30m.gcm), and click [Save].

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Select [Data Processing Parameters], and click [OK].

The compound table are saved to the method file (AART_30m.gcm).

Create a New Compound Table

Drag-and-drop the data file (AART_30m.gcd) measured in "12.5.1 Measure Target

Compounds" onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

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The data file (AART_30m.gcd) for target compounds is opened.

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Click

(Edit Mode) in [Method View].

The mode changes to the edit mode.

Click the [Retention Index] tab in [Method View].

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Click [Load from Data File].

Select the data file (alkane_30m.gcd) saved in "12.5.6 Create a Compound Table for
Index Standards", and click [Open].

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The compound names, retention times and indexes are set in the [Index Table of Standards] table.

The compound names set in the compound table for the index standards' measurement data are set
in the [Name] column and the identified retention times in the compound result table are set in the
[Ret. Time] column. The compounds not identified in the compound result table are not displayed in
the [Index Table of Standards].

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Edit [Index Table of Standard] as required.

All compounds needs retention indexes.

Click the [Compound] tab.

Click the

Referring to "6.5.1 Compound Table Wizard", create the Compound Table for the target

(Wizard) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

compounds.
[Retention Index] displayed in [Compound Table Wizard 5/5] sub-window are calculated using the
retention index parameters and the retention times in the compound table.

Refer to [Data Acquisition & Processing Theory Guide] regarding the method for calculating the
retention indexes from the retention index parameters and retention times.

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Proceed to [Compound Table Wizard 5/5] sub-window and click [Finish].

The compound table is created.

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Click the

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(Save) button on the toolbar.

The compound table are saved to the data file (AART_30m.gcd).

(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

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Select the method file (AART_30m.gcm), and click [Save].

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Select [Data Processing Parameters], and click [OK].

The compound table are saved to the method file (AART_30m.gcm).

12.6 Modify Times by AART

If the instrument environment changes (e.g., because of changes in the column information), the change of
the elution time makes it difficult to identify compounds. The AART corrects the retention times in a
compound table for the target compound's method file, which uses the retention times for index standards.

12.6.1 Measure Index Standards

Prepare the index standards used to calculate the retention indexes, and perform single run using method
files (alkane_30m.gcm) that were created in "12.5.4 Create a Method File for Index Standards".
(Example: Data file alkane_24m.gcd)

^ Reference
Refer to "3.4.1 Execute Single Run" P.52 for details on single run.

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12.6.2 Identify Index Standards

In the [Data Analysis] window, perform identification processing for the index standards using the
compound table. Identified information is used for AART in "12.6.3 Modify Set Times in a Method File by
AART".

Drag-and-drop the data file (alkane_24m.gcd) measured in "12.5.5 Measure Index

Standards" onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The data file (alkane_24m.gcd) for the index standards is opened.

Check whether of not the index standards registered in the Compound Table have been
identified correctly.
If they have not, change the retention time on the [Compound] tab in [Method View] to identify them.

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Due to differences in the column length, the retention time for index standards deviates from the
settings in the Compound Table. Perform identification with care not to confuse the index standards
for compounds with different carbon numbers.
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Click the

(Save) button on the toolbar.

The data file (alkane_24m.gcd) is saved.

This data file is used as reference information when modifying the retention times as described in "12.6.3
Modify Set Times in a Method File by AART".

12.6.3 Modify Set Times in a Method File by AART

After conducting the steps in "12.6.2 Identify Index Standards", conduct the operations below after loading
the index standards measurement data into the [Data Analysis] window.

With the data file for the index standards open, click the [AART] icon on the [Data
Analysis] assistant bar.
Click [Automatic Adjustment of Retention Time [AART]] on the [Edit] menu if the [AART] icon is not
displayed on the assistant bar.

^ Reference
Refer to "12.2.1 Add the [AART] icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar" if the [AART] icon is not
displayed on the assistant bar.

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Select the method file to correct the preset time for, and click [Save].

Times modified by AART are directly set in the method file selected here. To retain the original
method file, copy the method file using Windows Explorer or by some other method. In this example,
AART_30m.gcm is copied to create AART_24m.gcm.

Check the settings, and click [Next].

If there are compounds whose retention indexes are 0 or that are not required to perform AART for
the method file, click to clear the [Proc.] columns for these compounds. Click [Next].
Identification results of index standards are displayed on the [Automatic Adjustment of Retention
Time [AART] 1/2] sub-window.

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The retention times modified using the retention indexes of compound table in the method file selected in
step 2 and the identification results for the index standard data are displayed in the [Automatic Adjustment
of Retention Time [AART] 2/2] sub-window.

Check the settings, and click [Finish].

^ Reference
Refer to [Data Acquisition & Processing Theory Guide] for details on the retention time calculation
method.
This completes the procedure for modifying the set times in the method file's compound table.

Linear retention indices available for a ramped temperature measurement are used in the
Automatic Adjustment of Retention Time (AART). The accuracy of the adjusted time may be lower
under the measurement with a fixed temperature step or multi-ramped steps than a single ramped
one.
The modified retention times obtained here are only reference values. Before using them in actual
measurement or analysis, confirm the set times with reference to "12.7 Confirm and Adjust Seting
Times".

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12.7 Confirm and Adjust Seting Times

The set times in the compound table modified by AART are only reference values. Before using them in
actual measurement or analysis, confirm and adjust the set times with reference to a data file for target
compounds.

12.7.1 Measure Target Compounds

Measure target compounds to confirm the set times modified by AART. The data file obtained here is used
for confirmation and adjustment in "12.7.2 Confirm and Adjust Retention Times in the Compound Table".
(Example: Method file AART_24m.gcm, Data file AART_24m.gcd)

^ Reference
Refer to "3.4.1 Execute Single Run" P.52 for details on single run.

12.7.2 Confirm and Adjust Retention Times in the Compound Table

Perform identification processing for the target compounds using the compound table. The identified times
are reflected in the compound table of the method file for measuring target compounds.

Drag-and-drop the data file (AART_24m.gcd) measured in "12.7.1 Measure Target

Compounds" onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The data file (AART_24m.gcd) for the target compounds is opened.

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Check whether or not the target compounds registered in the compound table have
been identified correctly.
If they have not, change the retention time on the [Compound] tab in [Method View] to identify them.

Click the

Select the method file (AART_24m.gcm), and click [Save].

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(Apply to Method) icon on the [Data Analysis] assistant bar.

12.7 Confirm and Adjust Seting Times

Select [Data Processing Parameters], and click [OK].

The compound table are saved to the method file (AART_24m.gcm).

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Appendices

This chapter describes how to locate operation details on the Help menu or in the online manuals.
Use this information in the event that you are having problems with software operation, and the basic
operations in software screens.

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13.1 Operation Problems

This software provides the Help menu and online manuals. Use the Help menu and online manuals to
learn more about software operations or the terms displayed on screen.
This section describes how to use the Help menu and online manuals.

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Use the following procedures to open the Help menu.

Type of Operation

(Help)
[Help] menu
[F1] key

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[Help]

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Click [Help] on the sub-window.
The section Help for the current sub-window is displayed.

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Click

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(Help) on the toolbar.

Click [Contents] on the [Help] menu.

Press the [F1] key on your keyboard. To locate the details relating to the current
sub-window.

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Keyword Search
If the term or parameter is unknown, enter a keyword to perform a search, and a list of topics that match
the keyword is displayed. This allows for review of Help topics that pertain to the terms and parameters.

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Open Help.
Click the [Index] tab, and execute the search.

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Enter the keyword to search for, and press the [Enter] key on your keyboard.
Topics matching the keyword are displayed in an alphabetical order.
Click the topic.
Click [Display].
The contents of the selected topic is displayed.

The [Topic Found] sub-window opens if there are multiple matching keywords. Select the
desired keyword in the list in this sub-window, and click [Display].

Use the [Search] tab in the Help window to search the entire text of the Help topic for the
keyword terms.

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13.1.2 Online Manuals

The Operators Guide, System Users Guide, Data Acquisition & Processing Theory Guide and Getting
Start Guide online manuals are installed in PDF format when this software is installed.
This section describes how to display online manuals.

Click the

icon in the [LabSolutions Main] window.

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Click the icon of the desired instruction manual.

This opens Adobe Acrobat Reader and the instruction manual.
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No.

Explanation

1 Go directly to the desired page by clicking the hierarchically structured bookmarks (table of contents).
2 Search for desired terms.
3 Go directly to a related page by clicking the references or the terms in blue.

The Operators Guide online manual can also be opened by clicking [Online Manual] on the
[Help] menu in the window.
Adobe Reader is required to open online manuals.
Visit Adobe's website for details on Adobe Reader.

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13.2 Common Screen Operations

The windows, assistant bars, toolbars and other graphical user interface elements in this software can be
customized.

13.2.1 Resize the View

Many of the windows such as [Data Acquisition] and [Data Analysis] are comprised of sections (views) that
are separated by dividers. Drag the dividers to resize the views to make on-screen operations more
efficient.

Resize Icons
To resize a view, click
Alternatively, click

(Full Size) in each view. This changes the normal size display to its full size.
(Normal Size) to return the full size display to its normal size.

Normal size

Full size

[Results View] and [Method View] in the [Data Analysis] window contain a
views at the full horizontal size and a

(Wide Size) icon for displaying

(Normal Size) icon to return the wide size view to the normal size.

Drag the Dividers to Resize Views

Views can be resized as desired by dragging the dividers of each view.

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13.2.2 Customize Windows

This software allows a customized view layout for a specific operation to be saved.
For example, since the [Data Analysis] and [PDA Data Analysis] windows have many views, data can be
more easily analyzed by saving various layouts with unwanted views hidden.
This section describes the procedure for saving the [Data Analysis] window layouts.

Save Layouts

Click [Save Layout] on the [Layout] menu.

Enter the name of the layout, and click [OK].

The layout of the currently open window is saved.

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Open a Saved Layout

Click [Select Layout] on the [Layout] menu.

Select the name of the layout, and click [Select].

The window is opened using the selected layout.

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13.2.3 Customize Assistant Bars

This software allows the addition or deletion of icons displayed on assistant bars to customize assistant
bars for specific operations.
This section describes how to delete the [Batch Editor] icon from the [Main] assistant bar in the [Realtime
Analysis] program.

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Open the [Data Acquisition] window.

Select [Customization] on the [Tools] menu, and click [Customization Settings].

Click the [Assistant Bar] tab, select the icon to delete, and then click [OK].

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Select [Main] at [Windows].

Select the [Batch Editor] icon at [Display Icons].
Click [Remove] to move the [Batch Editor] icon to [Hide Icons].

The [Batch Editor] icon is no longer displayed on the [Main] assistant bar in [Realtime Analysis].

It is only possible to customize the icons for the functions used in each window of the [Realtime
Analysis], [Postrun Analysis] and [Browser] programs. Customize windows by editing [Available]
on the [Application Windows] tab.

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Select the icon at [Display Icons], and click [Up] or [Down] to change the display order of icons on
the assistant bar.

13.2.4 Customize Toolbars

This software allows the addition or deletion of icons displayed on toolbars to customize the toolbars for
specific operations.
This section describes how to add the [Open Reference Data File] icon to the [Data Acquisition] toolbar.

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Open the [Data Acquisition] window.

Select [Customization] on the [Tools] menu, and click [Toolbar Customization Settings].

Click the [Command] tab, customize the [Data Acquisition] toolbar, and then click
[Close].

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Select [Data Acquisition] at [Categories].

Drag-and-drop

(Open Reference Data File) onto the [Data Acquisition] toolbar.

The button is added to the [Data Acquisition] toolbar.

Deselect the check mark of a displayed toolbar on the [Toolbar] tab to hide a toolbar.
Drag-and-drop a button on the toolbar to an area outside of the toolbar to delete the button from
the toolbar.
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13.2.5 Copy Sub-Windows to the Clipboard

Chromatograms and Calculation Results Tables displayed in the sub-windows of this software can be
copied to the Clipboard and pasted to other application software.
This section describes how to copy chromatograms and Calculation Results Tables displayed in the [Data
Analysis] window.

Copy Chromatograms to the Clipboard

Right-click on the graph in [Chromatogram View], and click [Copy]. The currently displayed content of the
chromatogram is copied to the Clipboard.

The chromatogram is displayed as follows when it is pasted from the Clipboard to other applications (In this
example Paint is used).

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Copy Results Tables to the Clipboard

Select and right-click on the cell or row of a Compound Table or Peak Table, and click [Copy]. The currently
displayed table information is copied to the Clipboard.
Click [Copy Entire Table] to copy all of the information included in the table (displayed and hidden).

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13.3 Common File Operations

The contents of the files displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-window can be displayed by double-clicking
the files in the [Data Explorer] sub-window or dragging-and-dropping them onto each window.
This section describes how to open files in this software.

13.3.1 Double-Click Files in the [Data Explorer] Sub-window

This section describes the action when a file in the [Data Explorer] sub-window is double-clicked.

If the File Display Window Is Not Open

File Name
Method file

Program Name
[Realtime Analysis] program
[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program

Open Window
[Data Acquisition] window
[Method Editor] window
[Calibration Curve] window
If the method file contains calibration curve information, all
data files for the standard samples that make up the
calibration curve are loaded in the [Data Files] tree view.

[Browser] program

[Quant Browser] window

If the method file contains calibration curve information, all
standard sample data files that make up the calibration
curve are loaded in the [Quantitative Results View].

Data file

[Realtime Analysis] program

[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program

[Data Analysis] window

[PDA Data Analysis] window

[Browser] program

[Quant Browser] window

The [PDA Data Analysis] window opens when data

acquisition was performed by a photodiode array detector.
If the method file is not open in the [Quant Browser] window,
the method file used to process the data files opens at the
same time.

Batch file

[Realtime Analysis] program

[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program
[Browser] program

[Realtime Batch] window

[Batch Editor] window
[Postrun Batch] window
[Quant Browser] window
The method file in the initial row of the Batch Table and all
data files in the Batch Table open at the same time.

Report format file

Browsing file

[Realtime Analysis] program

[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program
[Browser] program
[Browser] program

[Report] window

[Quant Browser] window

Layout file

[Browser] program

[Data Browser] window

The method file and data files open at the same time.
All data files attached to the layout file open.

The windows for each of the files are opened from the program according to the file relationships set
during installation.
Double-click a file to load the file in the window indicated in the Open Window column.
If the window is already open, the file is loaded to that window.

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If the File Display Window Is Open

File Name
Method file

Double-Clicked File Handling Window

[Data Acquisition] window
[Method Editor] window
[Calibration Curve] window
If the method file contains calibration curve information, all data files for the
standard samples that make up the calibration curve are loaded to the [Data Files]
tree view.

[Quant Browser] window

If the method file contains calibration curve information, all standard sample data
files that make up the calibration curve are loaded to [Quantitative Results View].

Data file

[Data Analysis] window

[PDA Data Analysis] window
The [PDA Data Analysis] window opens when data acquisition was performed by a
photodiode array detector.

[Data Comparison] window

[Data Browser] window
[Quant Browser] window
If the method file is not open in the [Quant Browser] window, the method file used
to process the data files opens at the same time.
If the method file contains calibration curve information, all data files for the
standard samples that make up the calibration curve are loaded to the [Data Files]
tree view.

Batch file

[Realtime Batch] window

[Batch Editor] window
[Postrun Batch] window
[Quant Browser] window
The method file in the initial row of the Batch Table and all data files in the Batch
Table open at the same time.

Report format file

Browsing file

[Report] window
[Quant Browser] window

Layout file

[Data Browser] window

The method file and data files open at the same time.
All data files attached to the layout file open.

An exclusive [Report] window for opens for displaying data report format data.

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13.3.2 Drag-and-Drop Files from the [Data Explorer] Sub-Window

The following table describes the operations equivalent to drag-and-drop to display the method file in a
specific window.

Operations Equivalent To Drag-and-Drop

File Name
Method file

Data file

Drop Destination Window

[Data Acquisition] window
[Method Editor] window
[Calibration Curve] window
[Quant Browser] window
[Data Analysis] window
[PDA Data Analysis] window

Operations Equivalent to Dragging-and-Dropping

[File] - [Open Method File]

[Data Analysis] window

[PDA Data Analysis] window
[Data Comparison] window
[Data Browser] window
[Calibration Curve] window

[File] - [Open Data File]

[Quant Browser] window

[Data] - [Add]

[File] - [Load Method Parameters]

Default method parameter are set when the method
file data does not match the instrument configuration.

[File] - [Open] - [Add Data File]

[File] - [Load Data to Cell]
[Data] - [Add]
The data file is displayed in the [Data Files] tree view.
If the method file is not open in the [Quant Browser]
window, the method file used to process the data file
opens at the same time.

Batch file

[Postrun Batch] window

[Report] window
[Realtime Batch] window
[Batch Editor] window
[Postrun Batch] window
[Quant Browser] window

[Edit] - [Add Rows with Selected Data File]

[File] - [Load Data File]
[File] - [Open Batch File]

[File] - [Load from Batch File]

The method file in the initial row of the Batch Table
and all data files in the Batch Table open at the same
time.

Report format file

Library file
Browsing file

[Report] window
[UV Library Editor] window
[Quant Browser] window

[File] - [Open Report Format File]

[File] - [Open Library File]
[Layout] - [Open Browsing File]
The method file and data files in the browsing file
open at the same time.

Layout file

[Data Browser] window

[Layout] - [Open Layout File]

All data files in the layout file open.

Only the currently displayed data can be displayed in the exclusive [Report] window.
The method file cannot be opened in a [Calibration Curve] window opened from the [Quant Browser]
window.

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Drag-and-Drop Onto a Report with the [Shift] Key Held Down

The following table describes the action when a file is dragged-and-dropped from the [Data Explorer] subwindow onto a report item with the [Shift] key held down.
File Name
Method file

Data file

Drop Destination Item

Action

[System Configuration]

The system configuration information in the method file is

displayed.

[Method]

The instrument parameters and data processing parameters

in the method file are displayed.

[Calibration Curve]

The calibration curve information in the method file is

displayed.

All places where data files

can be loaded

Items are displayed individually. The chromatogram of the

standard sample and the chromatograms of unknown
samples can be displayed in a single report by dropping data
files onto each item.

Multiple data files can be dragged-and-dropped onto

the [Summary (Concentration)], [Summary
(Compound)], and [Summary (Data)] items.
Data files cannot be loaded in the [Line], [Arrow],
[Rectangle], [Ellipse], [Picture], [UV Spectrum], and
[UV Library] items.
Batch file

[Batch Table]

The table and batch table information are displayed.

Batch files saved in text format cannot be loaded.

Library file

[UV Library]

The spectrum information in the library file is displayed.

System check result

file

[System Check]

Displays the results of the system check.

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13.3.3 Batch Table File Operations

This section describes the action when each cell in the method file, data files and report format files set to
the Batch Table are clicked with the [Alt] key on your keyboard held down.
File Name
Method file

Program Name
[Realtime Analysis] program
[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program

Open Window
[Data Acquisition] window
[Method Editor] window
[Calibration Curve] window
If the method file contains calibration curve information, all
data files for the standard samples that make up the
calibration curve are loaded to the [Data Files] tree view.

Data file

Report format file

[Realtime Analysis] program

[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program

[Data Analysis] window

[PDA Data Analysis] window

[Realtime Analysis] program

[Offline Editor] program
[Postrun Analysis] program

[Report] window

If data acquisition was performed with a photodiode array

detector, the [PDA Data Analysis] window opens.

While performing an operation on a file in the Batch Table, either select the file with the [Alt] key held down or
double-click the file. To make changes, select [Options] on the [Tools] menu, and enter the changes on the
[Batch Table Edit] tab in the [Setting Options] sub-window that opens.

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Numerics
3D graph scale ...................................................211
3D image............................................................175
3-point method, peak purity................................202

A
Action ...................................................................78
all-in-one structure .................................................6
Assistant bar ..........................................................1
assistant bar
customize.....................................................348
Auto-Purging ........................................................19
autosampler
not used .......................................................108

B
background
file display ....................................................242
Background compensation...................................78
Base Period....................................................33, 59
baseline..........................................................21, 49
check .............................................................86
slope ........................................................22, 50
Batch Files .............................................................7
batch files
batch queue ...................................................96
delete from queue ..........................................97
open ............................................................262
batch processing reports....................................221
batch queue
batch files.......................................................96
change order ..................................................97
data acquisition ..............................................96
priority ............................................................99

batch table
add rows ..................................................... 101
create .................................................... 63, 114
custom calculations ....................................... 93
data acquisition ..................................... 82, 107
display .......................................................... 63
edit .......................................... 76, 84, 101, 114
files operations ............................................ 356
hide/display columns ..................................... 79
load ............................................................. 116
method file .................................................. 102
new ............................................................. 114
parameters .................................................... 78
partial execution ............................................ 82
postrun analysis .......................................... 118
sample type ................................................. 103
wizard ........................................................... 63
Batch Table Wizard ............................................... 1
browsing files ........................................................ 7

C
calibration curve ................................................ 113
check .......................................................... 119
correction .................................................... 273
create .......................................................... 100
disable points .............................................. 271
edit information ............................................ 247
exponential calculation................................. 156
level# .......................................................... 104
postrun batch .............................................. 113
window ........................................................ 120
cell fixed function............................................... 288
change
batch queue order ......................................... 97
chromatogram display.................................. 252
data browser cell contents ........................... 285
default report format .................................... 222
detector ....................................................... 266
end time .................................................. 28, 54
level# .......................................................... 270
overlay color /line width ................................ 249
peak integration parameters......................... 272
result table display ....................................... 252
sample type ................................................. 270

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check
analysis results ........................................ 29, 55
baseline .................................................. 21, 49
baseline stability ............................................ 86
calibration curves ........................................ 119
consumables ........................................... 23, 51
quantitation results ...................................... 109
quantitative resilts in quant browser ............. 262
spectra in chromatogram view ..................... 267
chromatogram
attach to report format ................................. 243
calculations ................................................. 306
change display ............................................ 252
copy to clipboard ......................................... 350
extract from contour view ............................. 176
extracted from spectrum .............................. 178
manipulate .................................................. 178
peak profile ................................................. 204
properties .................................................... 237
register to multi-chromatogram table ............ 179
chromatogram view
check spectra .............................................. 267
status .......................................................... 130
column performance parameters ...................... 169
compare data .................................................... 289
compound table................................................. 160
compound type ............................................ 168
edit ..................................................... 167, 268
peak table ................................................... 163
retention times............................................. 165
window band ............................................... 167
wizard ......................................................... 160
Compound Table Wizard ...................................... 1
compound type.................................................. 168
contour view ...................................................... 176
display color ................................................ 210
scale ........................................................... 210
copy to clipboard ............................................... 350
corrected area normalization method................ 153
correction factor ................................................ 158
create
batch table .................................................. 114
library files ................................................... 188
report format files ........................................ 232
spectrum table ............................................. 186
custom
calculations ................................................... 93
Custom Parameters ............................................ 78
customize windows ........................................... 346

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data acquisition
automation .................................................... 86
baseline check............................................... 86
batch queue .................................................. 96
batch tables ........................................... 82, 107
instrument shutdown ...................................... 88
operations ..................................................... 86
snapshot ................................................. 29, 55
startup ........................................................... 87
data analysis ..................................................... 127
PDA ............................................................ 173
window ........................................................ 127
window - description .................................... 129
data browser...................................................... 277
cell fixed function ......................................... 288
change cell contents .................................... 285
compare data .............................................. 289
connect cells ............................................... 287
layout .......................................................... 283
link cell contents .......................................... 292
peak integration ........................................... 294
print all cells ................................................ 301
print report ................................................... 301
print selected cells ....................................... 302
window ........................................................ 277
window - display .......................................... 282
data comparison................................................ 303
overlay ........................................................ 305
window ........................................................ 303
window - description .................................... 304
Data Explorer ........................................................ 1
data file
name ........................................................... 104
open............................................................ 265
Data Files .............................................................. 6
data overlay....................................................... 144
data processing
parameters .......................................... 100, 113
print results.................................................. 223
Deleting Unwanted Peaks ................................. 134
detection
move integration poins ................................. 138
of peaks ...................................................... 132
detector
change ........................................................ 266
lamp OFF ...................................................... 89
dilution factor ..................................................... 106

Index

internal standard method .................................. 149

ISTD .................................................................. 106

edit
batch tables....................................84, 101, 114
calibration curve information .........................247
compound table ....................................167, 268
data processing parameters ..........................100
library files ....................................................192
measurement results table ............................251
numeric value format ....................................245
PDA report fromat ........................................209
quantitative results table ...............................244
quantitative results view ................................269
report format files .........................................225
report format items .......................................237
sample information .......................................246
sample information display............................241
statistical results table...................................250

end time, change............................................28, 54

export
quantitative results .......................................275
to method files ..............................................171
external standard method ..................................147

F
file operations.....................................................352
focus pin.............................................................292
footers ................................................................256

G
gradient curve ....................................................239
grouping .............................................................155

H
headers ..............................................................256
help ....................................................................341

K
keyword search ................................................. 342

L
layout
data browser ............................................... 283
files ................................................................. 7
LC Time Prog. ..................................................... 13
level# ......................................................... 104, 118
change ........................................................ 270
library files
create .......................................................... 188
edit .............................................................. 192
register UV spectrum ................................... 190
UV spectrum ............................................... 188
library search
print ............................................................ 214
spectra ........................................................ 197
spectrum conditions ..................................... 199

M
manual
integration bar ............................................. 137
peak integration ........................................... 137
peak integration removal .............................. 143
margins ............................................................. 256
measurement results table, edit ........................ 251
Method Files.......................................................... 6
method files
batch table .................................................. 102
export to ...................................................... 171
monitor ................................................................ 26
multi-chromatogram table ................................. 179
multiple peak integration ................................... 141

I
instrument
auto shutdown ..........................................31, 57
auto startup ..............................................30, 56
change detector ...........................................266
lamp OFF .......................................................89
monitor...........................................................26
shutdown .......................................................88
status ...........................................................239
Instrument Status Curves...............................18, 47

N
number of theoretical plates .............................. 170
numeric value format......................................... 245

O
online manuals .................................................. 343

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overlay............................................................... 144
change color/line width ................................ 249
data comparison .......................................... 305

P
paper size.......................................................... 256
parameters ........................................................ 272
batch tables................................................... 78
column performance .................................... 169
custom .......................................................... 93
data processing ................................... 100, 113
PDA peak integration ................................... 181
peak identification ........................................ 145
peak integration ................................... 132, 272
peak purity .................................................. 200
quantitative.................................................. 147
PDA data
3D image .................................................... 175
contour view ................................................ 176
peak integration parameters ........................ 181
print ............................................................ 205
report format ............................................... 209
PDA data analysis............................................. 173
window ........................................................ 173
window - description .................................... 174
PDF files................................................................ 7
peak
tailing .......................................................... 136
top comment ............................................... 130
unwanted .................................................... 133
peak identification
by spectrum similarity .................................. 194
parameters .................................................. 145
peak integration................................................. 272
data browser ............................................... 294
manual ........................................................ 137
move detection points .................................. 138
multiple peaks as one .................................. 141
parameters .................................................. 132
peak detection ............................................. 132
remove manual ........................................... 143
tailing peaks ................................................ 136
time program ............................................... 134
unwanted peak ............................................ 133
peak profile........................................................ 204
peak purity
3-point method ............................................ 202
analysis ....................................................... 200
parameters .................................................. 200
print ............................................................ 216
results ......................................................... 201
total method ................................................ 202
peak purity calculation....................................... 200

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compound table ........................................... 163
postrun analysis
batch tables ................................................. 118
multiple data ................................................ 268
postrun batch..................................................... 113
print
all data browser cells ................................... 301
data browser report...................................... 301
data processing results ................................ 223
library search ............................................... 214
PDA data..................................................... 205
peak purity .................................................. 216
preview ....................................................... 218
quantitative results ....................................... 276
reports in batch processing .......................... 221
selected data browser cells .......................... 302
UV spectrum ............................................... 212
priority batch........................................................ 99

Q
quant browser.................................................... 259
check quantitative results ............................. 262
window ........................................................ 259
window - display .......................................... 261
quantitative
check result in quant browser ....................... 262
corrected area normalization ........................ 153
edit result view............................................. 269
edit results table .......................................... 244
export results ............................................... 275
external standard ......................................... 147
grouping ...................................................... 155
internal standard .......................................... 149
parameters .................................................. 147
print results.................................................. 276
results ......................................................... 109
standard addition ......................................... 151

R
realtime batch
pause ............................................................ 84
stop ............................................................... 83
reference compound ......................................... 168
refernce standard ID.......................................... 158
relative retention time method ........................... 168
report
layout .......................................................... 253
window ........................................................ 205
Report Format Files............................................... 7

Index

report format files

attach chromatogram ....................................243
change default..............................................222
create ..........................................................232
display items ................................................236
edit ......................................................209, 225
edit items .....................................................237
footers..........................................................256
grid ..............................................................255
headers ........................................................256
margin..........................................................256
open ............................................................206
paper size ....................................................256
save .............................................................219
resolution............................................................170
results
peak purity ...................................................201
print PDA data ..............................................205
results table
change display .............................................252
copy to clipboard ..........................................351
retention time .....................................................146
compound table ............................................165

S
sample amount...................................................106
sample information
edit ..............................................................246
edit display ...................................................241
sample type........................................................117
batch table ...................................................103
change .........................................................270
Sampling ........................................................32, 58
save
report format files .........................................219
screen operations...............................................345
sensitivity correction factor.................................153
similarity
identify peaks ...............................................194
spectrum ......................................................184
single run........................................................27, 52
stop .........................................................29, 54
slope test........................................................22, 50
snapshot ........................................................29, 55
spectrum
check in chromatogram view .........................267
extracted form contour view ..........................177
extracted from chromatogram .......................178
library search ...............................................197
manipulate ...................................................178
register to spectrum table .............................182
similarity .......................................................184

spectrum table
create .......................................................... 186
register spectra............................................ 182
standard addition method.................................. 151
standard concentration factor............................ 157
statistical results table ....................................... 271
edit .............................................................. 250
stop
realtime batch ................................................ 83
single run ................................................ 29, 54
summary report ................................................... 89
system
check ...................................................... 23, 51
configuration files............................................. 7
status .......................................................... 130
suitability ..................................................... 169
System Check ..................................................... 78
System suitability ................................................ 78

T
tailing ................................................................. 136
factor........................................................... 170
target cell........................................................... 279
toolbar
customize .................................................... 349
manual integration ....................................... 137
total peak purity method .................................... 202

U
unwanted peak.................................................. 133
UV library files ....................................................... 7
UV spectra
print ............................................................ 212
UV spectrum
register to library file .................................... 190
UV Spectrum Files ................................................ 7
UV spectrum library........................................... 188

W
window band method ........................................ 167
wizard
batch table .................................................... 63
compound table ........................................... 160

Z
Zero ..................................................................... 25
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