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IC Net 2.2
8.110.8263 Software Manual
02.2003 / pkl
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Printed in Switzerland by Metrohm AG, CH-9101 Herisau 2003
Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Introduction ...............................................................1
1.1 Purpose of program .................................................................. 1
1.2 Information about the software manual .................................. 2
1.3 Notation and pictograms .......................................................... 3
1.4 Installation ................................................................................. 4
1.4.1 Hardware requirements for the PC................................. 4
1.4.2 Software Installation ....................................................... 4
1.4.3 Software update ............................................................. 5
1.4.4 Software deinstallation ................................................... 6
1.4.5 Demo version ................................................................. 6
1.4.6 Registration..................................................................... 6
2 Fundamentals of the operation ................................7
2.1 Starting/closing the program ................................................... 7
2.1.1 Start the «IC Net» program ............................................. 7
2.1.2 Close the «IC Net» program ........................................... 7
2.2 Glossary..................................................................................... 8
2.3 Overview of program windows .............................................. 10
2.4 Main window elements ........................................................... 10
2.5 Icons of the main window....................................................... 11
2.6 Overview of file types ............................................................. 12
2.7 Context-sensitive menus........................................................ 13
2.8 Keyboard and mouse functions............................................. 13
2.9 Help .......................................................................................... 14
3 Software settings ....................................................15
3.1 Fonts ........................................................................................ 15
3.2 Security system....................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Security Options window.............................................. 16
3.3 Audit Trail ................................................................................ 19
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3.4 Global settings ........................................................................ 21
4 Systems ...................................................................24
4.1 System creation....................................................................... 24
4.1.1 System wizard .............................................................. 24
4.1.2 System window............................................................. 26
4.1.3 Add devices to an existing window.............................. 26
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4.2 System file handling ............................................................... 27
4.3 System functions .................................................................... 27
4.3.1 Connect and disconnect system.................................. 27
4.3.2 Start/stop hardware and record baseline..................... 28
4.3.3 Start/stop determinations ............................................. 29
4.3.4 Options for determinations........................................... 29
4.4 System settings....................................................................... 31
4.4.1 Modify system window ................................................. 31
4.4.2 Watch window display.................................................. 31
4.4.3 Set start mode .............................................................. 31
4.4.4 Install new devices........................................................ 32
4.4.5 Install existing devices.................................................. 32
4.4.6 Print system parameters............................................... 32
4.4.7 Show system parameters............................................. 33
4.4.8 Links.............................................................................. 33
4.5 System state window.............................................................. 33
4.5.1 Status messages.......................................................... 33
4.5.2 General error messages............................................... 34
4.5.3 Error messages for 761 Compact IC ........................... 34
5 Interfaces ................................................................36
5.1 Interface installation ............................................................... 36
5.1.1 Add interfaces with system wizard ............................... 36
5.1.2 Add interfaces in workplace window............................ 37
5.1.3 Delete interfaces........................................................... 37
5.2 762 IC Interface........................................................................ 38
5.2.1 762 IC Interface features .............................................. 38
5.2.2 762 icon on the toolbar................................................. 38
5.2.3 762 icons in the system window................................... 38
5.2.4 762 IC Interface window ............................................... 39
5.2.5 762 Event output lines .................................................. 41
5.3 771 Compact Interface............................................................ 45
5.3.1 771 Compact Interface features................................... 45
5.3.2 771 icon on the toolbar................................................. 45
5.3.3 771 Compact Interface window.................................... 45
5.4 Metrohm PC Board.................................................................. 47
5.5 Global timer ............................................................................. 48
5.5.1 Timer icon ..................................................................... 48
5.5.2 Timer program .............................................................. 48
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6 Devices ....................................................................50
6.1 Device installation................................................................... 50
6.1.1 Install devices at system creation ................................ 50
6.1.2 Install new devices in system window.......................... 51
6.1.3 Install existing devices in system window .................... 51
6.1.4 Delete devices .............................................................. 51
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6.2 Watch window ......................................................................... 52
6.2.1 Watch window icon ...................................................... 52
6.2.2 Watch window settings................................................. 52
6.3 732 IC Detector ........................................................................ 54
6.3.1 732 IC Detector features .............................................. 54
6.3.2 732 IC Detector icon..................................................... 54
6.3.3 732 IC Detector window ............................................... 55
6.4 761 Compact IC ....................................................................... 61
6.4.1 761 Compact IC features ............................................. 61
6.4.2 761 Compact IC icon ................................................... 61
6.4.3 761 Compact IC window .............................................. 62
6.4.4 Hardware settings ........................................................ 69
6.5 817 Bioscan ............................................................................. 73
6.5.1 817 Bioscan features.................................................... 73
6.5.2 817 Bioscan icon.......................................................... 73
6.5.3 817 Bioscan window .................................................... 73
6.6 733 IC Separation Center........................................................ 81
6.6.1 733 IC Separation Center features............................... 81
6.6.2 733 IC Separation Center icon ..................................... 82
6.6.3 733 IC Separation Center window................................ 82
6.7 709 IC Pump............................................................................. 85
6.7.1 709 IC Pump features................................................... 85
6.7.2 709 IC Pump icon......................................................... 86
6.7.3 709 IC Pump window ................................................... 86
6.8 Metrohm solvent delivery unit................................................ 89
6.8.1 Metrohm SDU features................................................. 89
6.8.2 Metrohm SDU icon ....................................................... 89
6.8.3 Metrohm SDU window.................................................. 89
6.9 752 Pump Unit ......................................................................... 94
6.9.1 752 Pump Unit features................................................ 94
6.9.2 752 Pump Unit icon...................................................... 94
6.9.3 752 Pump Unit window ................................................ 94
6.10 753 Suppressor Module.......................................................... 97
6.10.1 753 Suppressor Module features................................. 97
6.10.2 753 Suppressor Module icon ....................................... 97
6.10.3 753 Suppressor Module window.................................. 97
6.11 754 Dialysis Unit.................................................................... 100
6.11.1 754 Dialysis Unit features ........................................... 100
6.11.2 754 Dialysis Unit icon ................................................. 100
6.11.3 754 Dialysis Unit window............................................ 100
IC Net 2.2
6.12 793 Sample Prep Module ...................................................... 103
6.12.1 793 Sample Prep Module features............................. 103
6.12.2 793 Sample Prep Module icon................................... 103
6.12.3 793 Sample Prep Module window ............................. 103
6.13 812 Valve Unit ........................................................................ 106
6.13.1 812 Valve Unit features............................................... 106
6.13.2 812 Valve Unit icon..................................................... 106
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6.13.3 812 Valve Unit window................................................ 107
6.14 816 IC Eluent Selector ...........................................................109
6.14.1 816 IC Eluent Selector features .................................. 109
6.14.2 816 IC Eluent Selector icon ........................................ 109
6.14.3 816 IC Eluent Selector window................................... 109
6.15 828 IC Dual Suppressor.........................................................112
6.15.1 828 IC Dual Suppressor features ............................... 112
6.15.2 828 IC Dual Suppressor icon ..................................... 112
6.15.3 828 IC Dual Suppressor window ................................ 112
6.16 750 Autosampler ....................................................................116
6.16.1 750 Autosampler features .......................................... 116
6.16.2 750 Autosampler icon................................................. 116
6.16.3 750 Autosampler window ........................................... 117
6.17 766 IC Sample Processor ......................................................120
6.17.1 766 IC Sample Processor features............................. 120
6.17.2 766 IC Sample Processor icon................................... 120
6.17.3 766 IC Sample Processor window ............................. 121
6.18 788 IC Filtration Sample Processor ......................................129
6.18.1 788 IC Filtration Sample Processor features.............. 129
6.18.2 788 IC Filtration Sample Processor icon .................... 129
6.18.3 788 IC Filtration Sample Processor window............... 130
6.19 Data recorder..........................................................................138
6.19.1 Data recorder icon...................................................... 138
6.19.2 Select processing method and data source.............. 138
6.20 System timer ..........................................................................141
6.20.1 Timer icon ................................................................... 141
6.20.2 Timer program ............................................................ 141
7 Methods .................................................................142
7.1 Method file handling ..............................................................142
7.2 Passport..................................................................................142
7.2.1 General ....................................................................... 143
7.2.2 Sample........................................................................ 144
7.2.3 Column ....................................................................... 145
7.2.4 Eluent.......................................................................... 146
7.2.5 Comment .................................................................... 147
7.3 Method setup..........................................................................148
7.3.1 General ....................................................................... 148
7.3.2 Measure...................................................................... 148
7.3.3 Filters .......................................................................... 149
7.3.4 Processing.................................................................. 150
7.3.5 Math............................................................................ 151
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7.4 Integration ..............................................................................153
7.4.1 General information .................................................... 153
7.4.2 Setup........................................................................... 154
7.4.3 Events ......................................................................... 156
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7.5 Calibration and quantification.............................................. 161
7.5.1 General information.................................................... 161
7.5.2 Notations .................................................................... 162
7.5.3 External standard calibration...................................... 163
7.5.4 Component table........................................................ 163
7.5.5 Peak identification ...................................................... 166
7.5.6 Concentration table .................................................... 167
7.5.7 Calibration curve......................................................... 169
7.5.8 Update calibration ...................................................... 171
7.5.9 Calibration data handling ........................................... 172
7.6 Report output......................................................................... 173
7.6.1 Report options window............................................... 173
7.6.2 Items to report ............................................................ 174
7.6.3 More items to report ................................................... 176
7.6.4 Report destination ...................................................... 179
7.6.5 Peak table................................................................... 179
7.6.6 Template options........................................................ 182
7.6.7 File output options...................................................... 182
7.6.8 Report elements ......................................................... 183
8 Chromatograms.....................................................188
8.1 Chromatogram window ........................................................ 188
8.2 Chromatogram file handling................................................. 189
8.2.1 Open chromatogram.................................................. 189
8.2.2 Save chromatogram................................................... 191
8.2.3 Close chromatogram.................................................. 191
8.2.4 Delete chromatogram ................................................ 191
8.2.5 Export chromatogram ................................................ 191
8.2.6 Import chromatogram ................................................ 192
8.3 Graphical representation...................................................... 193
8.3.1 Appearance ................................................................ 193
8.3.2 Other graphical functions ........................................... 197
8.4 Peak editor............................................................................. 198
8.4.1 Switching on/off the peak editor................................. 198
8.4.2 Peak editor functions.................................................. 198
8.4.3 Moving the cursor....................................................... 199
8.5 Printing................................................................................... 200
8.5.1 Page layout for printing .............................................. 200
8.5.2 Printer settings............................................................ 201
8.5.3 Print preview ............................................................... 201
8.5.4 Printing........................................................................ 201
IC Net 2.2
8.6 Miscellaneous functions....................................................... 202
8.6.1 Reintegration .............................................................. 202
8.6.2 Recalibration............................................................... 202
8.6.3 Electronic signature.................................................... 202
8.6.4 Subtraction of a chromatogram ................................. 204
8.6.5 Compare chromatogram............................................ 205
8.6.6 Data compression ...................................................... 206
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9 Sample queue........................................................209
8.6.7 Invert chromatogram .................................................. 207
8.6.8 Autodatabase ............................................................. 207
9.1 Sample queue file handling...................................................209
9.1.1 Open sample queue................................................... 209
9.1.2 Save sample queue.................................................... 209
9.1.3 Delete sample queue ................................................. 209
9.2 Sample queue control............................................................210
9.2.1 Sample queue overview table .................................... 210
9.2.2 Start sample queue .................................................... 211
9.2.3 Pause sample queue.................................................. 211
9.2.4 Cancel last run............................................................ 212
9.2.5 Reset sample queue................................................... 212
9.3 Sample queue editor..............................................................212
9.3.1 Open queue editor window ........................................ 212
9.3.2 Sample queue editor functions .................................. 213
9.3.3 Print sample queue..................................................... 214
9.3.4 Close sample queue editor ........................................ 214
10 Batch reprocessing ...............................................215
10.1 Batch reprocessing queue file handling ..............................215
10.1.1 Open batch reprocessing queue ............................... 215
10.1.2 Create new batch reprocessing queue...................... 215
10.1.3 Save batch reprocessing queue ................................ 216
10.2 Perform batch reprocessing .................................................216
10.2.1 Reprocess options window ........................................ 216
10.2.2 Merge chromatograms............................................... 222
10.3 Batch reprocessing queue editor .........................................223
10.3.1 Open batch reprocessing queue editor window........ 223
10.3.2 Batch reprocessing queue editor functions ............... 224
10.3.3 Print batch reprocessing queue ................................. 224
10.3.4 Close batch reprocessing queue editor..................... 224
11 Appendix ................................................................226
11.1 Software license.....................................................................226
11.2 Declaration of conformity – Software validation.................228
11.3 Ordering designations...........................................................228
11.3 Index........................................................................................229
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IC Net 2.2
1.1 Purpose of program
1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose of program
«IC Net 2.2» is the name of the data acquisition and control
software for PC-controlled ion chromatographic systems consisting of Metrohm and Bischoff instruments. The current version is a
true 32-bit application. It was designed specially to operate under Windows 2000 and Windows XP and uses all its benefits.
The «IC Net 2.2» program can be used to create systems for recording and evaluating chromatograms. Time programs can also
be created in which a large number of instrument functions can
be triggered for each program step. It is also possible to use programmable signals to control external instruments.
The operating software meets all the requirements you could
place today on a modern integration software: single or multipoint calibration, internal or external standard, selectable algorithms for non-linear calibration, various integration modes with integration parameters and integration events, different methods for
peak recognition, peak editor, free scaling, superimposing several chromatograms, use of sample tables and batch reprocessing; a powerful and GLP-conform report generator with output interfaces for monitor, printer and external databases.
The «IC Net 2.2» software can be configured and used in order
to comply with the Electronic Records and Signatures Rule,
known as 21 CFR Part 11, established by the U.S. Food and
Drug Administration (FDA). For this purpose, the program contains password protection, user administration, electronic signatures, audit trail and administration of methods and results in databases. To use the 21 CFR Part 11 features of «IC Net 2.2» the
operating system Windows 2000 or Windows XP with NTFS file
system is required.
IC Net 2.2
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1 Introduction
1.2 Information about the software manual
This 8.110.8263 Software Manual provides a comprehensive
overview of the operation of the «IC Net» program. The manual is
organized as follows:
Section 1 Introduction
Installation
Section 2 Fundamentals of the operation
Program elements and features
Section 3 Software settings
Fonts, security system, global settings
Section 4 Systems
Creation of new systems, interfaces and devices,
determinations
Section 5 Interfaces
Installation, control and parameter settings of interfaces
Section 6 Devices
Installation, control and parameter settings of devices
Section 7 Methods
Method parameters, integration, calibration, quantification, report
Section 8 Chromatograms
Chromatogram appearance, peak editor
Section 9 Sample queue
Sample queue control and editor
Section 10 Batch reprocessing
Reprocessing of chromatograms
Section 11 Appendix
Software license, declaration of conformity, ordering
designations, index
To find the required information, you will find it an advantage to
use either the Table of contents or the Index at the back.
This Software Manual describes only the installation and operation of Metrohm instruments. For details concerning the Bischoff instruments, please refer to the on-line help in the program
and to the Bischoff instruction manuals.
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Additional publications about ion chromatographic analyses are
available on request free of charge from your Metrohm agency.
The 8.732.2003 Metrohm Monograph «Ion chromatography»
provides an introduction to the theoretical fundamentals and general information on separating columns and sample pretreatment.
The 8.732.2013 IC Applications Collection contains all the
Application Notes on the subject of ion chromatography and
IC Net 2.2
1.3 Notation and pictograms
can be updated at any time by downloading the latest applications from the Internet under «www.metrohm.com». Last, but not
least, you will find detailed information on the separating columns
available from Metrohm and on special IC applications in the relevant "Application Bulletins".
1.3 Notation and pictograms
The following notations are used in this software manual:
Range
SYSTEM STATE
<OK>
[ Ctrl ] Key
Menu item, parameter or entry value
Program window
Button
Danger/Warning
This symbol indicates a possible risk of death
or injury to the user and possible damage to
the instrument or its components by
electricity.
Danger/Warning
This symbol indicates a possible risk of death
or injury to the user and possible damage to
the instrument or its components.
Caution
This symbol marks important information.
First read the associated directions before
you continue.
IC Net 2.2
Comment
This symbol marks additional information and
tips.
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1 Introduction
1.4 Installation
1.4.1 Hardware requirements for the PC
Computer Pentium III with 450 MHz or higher
Operating system Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP
Free space on hard disk 12 MB for program files
Working memory RAM 128 MB for Windows
Graphics resolution 800×600, better 1024×768 or more
Printer Any printer supported by the operat-
1.4.2 Software Installation
50 MB recommended for data files
®
2000
256 MB for Windows
®
XP
ing system
To use the 21 CFR Part 11 features of «ICNet 2.2» the operating
system Windows 2000 or Windows XP with NTFS file system is
required.
If you want to update from IC Net 2.1 to IC Net 2.2, proceed as
described in section 1.4.3.
Insert installation CD into CD drive. Select <Start> and Run. Find
the file setup.exe on the CD and click on <OK>. Click on IC Net in
the selection menu and follow the setup program instructions.
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1.4 Installation
To change from an IC Net installation (without 21 CFR part 11
features) to an IC Net Compliant (with 21 CFR part 11 features)
installation (and back) you have to remove the previous installation! Pay attention to the corresponding dialog in the setup program.
The two software packages «IC Net 2.2» and «Autodatabase
1.0» will be installed in the desired directory. Icons are created in
the program folder, in the startup folder, and on the desktop. In
addition to the program files of the «IC Net» program, the following folders are installed:
Accounts Folder for user data, access is closed.
Data Folder for storage of chromatogram files (*.chw)
and batch reprocessing files (*.bar) with several
examples.
Devices Folder for storage of device files.(*.dev).
Flog Folder for Audit Trail files, access is closed.
Log Folder for storage of exception files (*.exc), His-
Methods Folder for storage of data acquisition method
Reports Folder for storage of report files (*) and graphic
Services Folder for user administration.
Systems Folder for storage of system files (*.smt).
1.4.3 Software update
For software update from IC Net 2.1 to IC Net 2.2, proceed as follows:
1. Switch on PC and start operating system.
tory files (*.hst) und Log files (*.log).
files (*.mtw) and sample queue files (*.que) with
several examples.
files (*.wmf).
IC Net 2.2
2. If you want to save chromatograms, methods and system files
created by IC Net 2.1, backup the folders
Systems in another directory on the hard disk.
Data, Methods, and
3. If you want to save data created by Autodatabase 1.0, backup
the folders Filters, Report templates, and User database in another directory on the hard disk.
4. Deinstall the IC Net 2.1 software by selecting <Start> / Settings
/ Control panel
, double-clicking the Software icon, selecting
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1 Introduction
Metrohm IC Net 2.1 in the list and clicking on <Add/remove>. All
program files and icons should be removed.
5. Delete the folder IC Net 2.1 in the program folder.
6. Install the IC Net 2.2 software (see section 1.4.2).
7. Copy the IC Net 2.1 backup files of the folders Data, Methods,
and Systems into the folders ..\IC Net 2.2\IC Net\Data, ..\IC Net
2.2\IC Net\Methods
, and ..\IC Net 2.2\IC Net\Systems.
8. Copy the Autodatabase backup files of the folders Filters, Re-
port templates
2.2\Autodatabase\Filters
plates
, and ..\IC Net 2.2\Autodatabase\User database.
, and User database into the folders ..\IC Net
, ..\IC Net 2.2\Autodatabase\Report tem-
The folder ..\IC Net 2.2\IC Net\Data is protected against unauthorized access and manipulation, if the 21 CFR Part 11 compliance is enabled. To copy the chromatograms from the backup
Data folder into the ..\IC Net 2.2\IC Net\Data folder start IC Net 2.2
and open the Chromatogram open window (see section 8.2.1),
select the backup Data folder, mark the chromatograms and
copy them into the ..\IC Net 2.2\IC Net\Data folder.
1.4.4 Software deinstallation
Select <Start> / Settings / Control panel. Double-click the Software
icon. Select Metrohm IC Net 2.2 in the list and click on
<Add/remove>. All program files and icons should be removed.
1.4.5 Demo version
If the «IC Net Software 2.2» is installed on a PC without installation of IC system components, this software can be used as a
demo version which is restricted to the display and recalculation of already recorded chromatograms.
1.4.6 Registration
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Please send us your 8.110.8207 Registration card as soon as
possible. Only registered users will get updated program versions
at a special price.
IC Net 2.2
2.1 Starting/closing the program
2 Fundamentals of the operation
2.1 Starting/closing the program
2.1.1 Start the «IC Net» program
Start the program
Double-click this icon or the ICNet.exe file to start the «IC Net 2.2»
program. The
IC Net login window appears:
Enter your User name and your Password and click on
After software installation at the first start of the software, the
User
window opens (see section 3.2.1)and a user with Adminis-
trator
access level is created. It is recommended to create users as a first action after the installation. For the definition of users, see section 3.2.
2.1.2 Close the «IC Net» program
IC NET / File / Exit (Alt+F4)
Exit the «IC Net 2.2» program.
The program is also quit by clicking on in the upper right part
of the main window.
<Log In>.
Add
IC Net 2.2
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2.2 Glossary
Batch reprocessing
Batch reprocessing is understood to be the subsequent reprocessing of a series of chromatograms which have been loaded in
a batch reprocessing queue. During reprocessing with a selected
method the settings for calibration, integration, passport, appearance and report can be altered at will (for details, see section 10).
Calibration
Calibration is used to describe the method of determining the relationship between the peak height or peak area found for one
component and its concentration in the sample. The result of the
calibration is a calibration function (calibration curve), which
shows the relationship between the amount of sample and the
evaluated quantity.
The determination of the calibration function with reference solutions can be carried out as a one-point or as a multiple-point
calibration. The calibration method which is mainly used in ion
chromatography is the external standard calibration (absolute
calibration); calibration with an internal standard (relative calibration) or tabulated calibration are also possible (for details,
see section 7.5).
Chromatogram
A chromatogram is a graphic plot of the elution curve (signal vs.
time) recorded following a chromatographic separation on a
separating column.
Chromatograms are stored as chromatogram files (*.chw) in the
Data directory. As well as the measuring data the chromatogram
files also contain the method parameters and system settings
which have been used for data recording, data processing and
remote control (for details, see section 8).
Determination
In order to carry out a determination a suitable system must be
selected for the separating problem. The result of the determination is a chromatogram, in which the measuring data and results
of the determination are stored (for details, see section 8).
Device
The «IC Net» program supports remote control for Metrohm and
Bischoff instruments. Each instrument within a system is a de-
vice. Devices are stored as device files (*.dev) in the Devices directory. All Metrohm devices start with Me*.dev and all Bischoff
devices start with Bi*.dev (for details, see section 6).
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Integration
Integration is to be understood as being the method for determining the peak area and peak height with the aid of approximate
baselines. The integration algorithm included in the program is in-
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2.2 Glossary
fluenced by the integration parameters and the optionally programmable integration events which are defined in the method.
In addition, the integration can be manually corrected later with
the aid of the peak editor (see section 8.4), for details see sec-
tion 7.
Interface
The «IC Net» program supports remote control for interfaces
available from Metrohm and Bischoff. Interfaces generally convert
analog signals to digital form, which can be handled by the computer. Interfaces are stored as device files (*.dev) in the Devices directory. All Metrohm interfaces and Metrohm devices start
with Me*.dev; all Bischoff interfaces and Bischoff devices start
with Bi*.dev (for details, see section 5).
Method
A method contains all information necessary for data acquisition, integration, peak evaluation and quantification. It can
be considered as the chromatogram template, i.e. chromatogram
without raw data. Methods are stored as method files (*.mtw) in
the Methods directory.
Each system is linked to a method. This method is called proc-
essing method and is opened automatically at the start of a new
determination (for details, see section 7).
Sample queue
A sample queue is used for the automated processing of series
of samples, particularly in combination with a sample changer (for
details, see section 9).
System
The combination of Metrohm and Bischoff devices connected to
an interface is called a system. The system includes all the settings of the devices, their time program, the data acquisition parameters and the processing method which have been optimized
for the specific separating column and the determination to be
carried out with it. A system is used to start single determinations
or determinations with the help of a sample queue.
Systems are stored as system files (
tory (for details, see section 4).
Workplace
The workplace contains all interfaces and systems connected to
the PC COM. The icons of all these active interfaces and systems
are shown on the toolbar. They can also be displayed in the
place
window opened by selecting the Options / Devices setup
menu item.
*.smt) in the Systems direc-
Work-
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2 Fundamentals of the operation
2.3 Overview of program windows
«IC Net 2.2» consists of different windows whose functionality is
linked together. The different windows are:
IC NET Main program window with menus for file
administration, printing, method modification, options, login and user rights, window
handling.
CHROMATOGRAM Chromatogram window for graphic plot of
running or recorded chromatograms.
SYSTEM System window for control of interfaces and
devices.
SYSTEM STATE System state window for status messages.
WATCH WINDOW Watch window for live display of instrument
values.
QUEUE EDITOR Queue editor window for edition of sample
2.4 Main window elements
The elements of the IC NET main window are the menu bar, the
toolbar and the status bar, indicating prompts and logged-in user.
Menu bar
Toolbar
queue tables and batch reprocessing tables.
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Status bar
Logged-in userPrompts, information
IC Net 2.2
2.5 Icons of the main window
2.5 Icons of the main window
The following icons are displayed in the IC NET main window:
Open chromatogram
Save chromatogram
Open last batch reprocessing file
Make report
Print preview
Send chromatograms to Autodatabase
Print chromatogram
Passport
Method setup
Integration
Components
Cascade all opened chromatogram windows
Vertical tiling of open chromatogram windows
Horizontal tiling of open chromatogram windows
Appearance
Enable/disable peak editor mode. If the Peak editor
mode is enabled, the peak editor icons appear.
View all
Help
Lock system
IC Net 2.2
762 IC Interface
771 Compact Interface
Connected system
Global timer
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2.6 Overview of file types
The following file types are produced by the «IC Net» software:
*.adb Autodatabase file
Contains chromatogram and method data of all determinations.
*.bar Batch reprocessing file (binary file)
Contains batch reprocessing data. The *.bar file is
stored automatically in the Data folder.
*.cal Calibration file (binary file)
Contains calibration data, which can be exported with
Net / Method / Calibration / Export calibration
The *.cal file is stored automatically in the Methods
folder.
*.chw Chromatogram file (binary file)
Contains chromatogram, system and method data of a
determination.
The *.chw file is stored automatically in the Data folder.
IC
.
*.exc Exception file (ASCII file)
Contains exceptions from normal running and error
messages.
The *.exc file is stored automatically in one of the day
subfolders of the Log folder.
*.hst History file (ASCII file)
Contains history of commands and program actions.
*.hst file is stored automatically in one of the day
The
subfolders of the
*.log Log file (ASCII file)
Log folder.
Contains log file of data communication between PC
and instruments.
The *.log file is stored automatically in one of the day
subfolders of the Log folder.
*.mtw Method file (binary file)
Contains the data acquisition method, which can be
linked to a system.
*.mtw file is stored automatically in the Methods
The
folder.
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*.que Sample queue file (binary file)
Contains a sample data table.
The
*.que file is stored automatically in the Systems
folder.
IC Net 2.2
2.7 Context-sensitive menus
*.rtt Report file (ASCII file)
Contains a report template.
The *.rtt file is stored in the program folder.
*.smt System file (ASCII file)
Contains the system settings.
The *.smt file is stored automatically in the Systems
folder.
*.dev Device file (ASCII file)
Contains drivers for devices.
The *.dev file is stored in the Devices folder.
2.7 Context-sensitive menus
Some of the menu functions of the program windows are also accessible by clicking on the desired window or item and pressing
the right mouse button. The pop up windows have different
contents and functions depending on the selected active window
or item type.
2.8 Keyboard and mouse functions
The mouse can be used to carry out the normal program operat-
ing functions such as the selection of menu items and fields. It
can additionally be used for magnifying a section of a chromatogram (zooming). To zoom a portion of the plot it is necessary
to place the mouse cursor to the upper left corner of the square
to zoom, press the left mouse button and drag the cursor to the
lower right corner of the rectangle. After releasing of the left
mouse button the selected region will be zoomed full-screen. If
the cursor is active in the peak editor mode then it can be moved
by pressing down the right-hand mouse key.
The keyboard can also be used to scale a chromatogram in the
window, as described below.
Keyboard quick reference
Cursor is inactive:
[ up ] Increases sensitivity on the Y axis.
[ down ] Reduces sensitivity on the Y axis.
[ right ] Expands a chromatogram on the X axis.
IC Net 2.2
[ left ] Shrinks a chromatogram on the X axis.
[ Ctrl ] + [ Home ] Autoscale procedure on the X axis (shows
all on X).
[ Ctrl ] + [ End ] Autoscale procedure on the Y axis (shows
all on Y).
[ PageUp ] Shifts a chromatogram on 1/10 part of a
screen upwards.
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2 Fundamentals of the operation
[ PageDown ] Shifts a chromatogram on 1/10 part of a
[ Shift ] + [ up ] Increases a distance between channels of a
[ Shift ] + [ down ] Reduces a distance between channels of a
[ 0 (Zero) ] Adjusts a zero on the last point of a chro-
Only part of the chromatogram is on screen:
[ Ctrl ] + [ right ] Moves one window right (without change of
[ Ctrl ] + [ left ] Moves one window left (without change of
[ Home ] Shows the beginning of a chromatogram
[ End ] Shows the end of a chromatogram (without
screen downwards.
chromatogram.
chromatogram.
matogram (running chromatogram) or its
lowest level (finished run).
scale on X and Y axes).
scale on X and Y axes).
(without change of scale on X and Y).
change of scale on X and Y).
2.9 Help
[ 0 (Zero) ] Adjusts a zero on the lowest level in the
window.
Cursor is active:
[ 0 (Zero) ] Adjust a zero in site of the cursor.
[ right ] Moves cursor left to right.
[ Shift ] + [ right ] Quickly moves cursor left to right.
[ left ] Moves cursor to the left.
[ Shift ] + [ left ] Quickly moves cursor to the left.
[ Home ] Moves cursor to beginning of a window.
[ End ] Moves the cursor to end of a window.
[ Shift ] + [ End ] Sets the beginning of a window in site of
the cursor.
[ Shift ] + [ Home ] Sets the end of a window in site of the cur-
sor.
By clicking on , by clicking on , by selecting the
Help / Contents menu item, or by pressing the [ F1 ] key you can
get on-line help on the current topic anywhere in the program.
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Green texts can be clicked to jump to a different Help
topic.
Violet texts identify the dialog item, parameter or button
in the corresponding window.
Blue texts identify important information.
IC Net 2.2
3.1 Fonts
3 Software settings
3.1 Fonts
IC NET / Options / Fonts
This option allows the selection of fonts used by the system.
Font for dialogs... Selection of font used for dialog boxes.
Default setting: MS Sans Serif / Standard / 8 pt.
Font for reports... Selection of font used for report output to the
screen or printer.
Default setting:
Courier New / Standard / 10 pt.
Font for tables... Selection of font used for data presentation in
Font for plots... Selection of font used for labels on chroma-
Save fonts configuration
3.2 Security system
In accordance with GLP and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements the
«IC Net» software supports security with password protection of
the system. Every user has his own User Name, Password and Ac-
cess Level
tables on the screen. It is not used for presentation of tables in the report.
Default setting: MS Sans Serif / Bold / 8 pt.
togram plots and calibration curves.
Default setting: Times New Roman / Bold / 10 pt.
Save chosen font configuration.
If you want to reset the modified font settings to the
initial default settings, delete the
fonts.cfg file in the
program path.
that restricts the set of possible actions.
IC Net 2.2
IC Net / Options / Security opens the user administration of IC Net.
When this menu item is chosen, the System log in window is
called up first (see section 2.1.1).
The access to the user administration is restricted according to
the Access level of the user, therefore different windows are called.
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3 Software settings
User Window Possible actions
Novice,
Master
Administrator Security options This window allows editing the
New Password
3.2.1 Security Options window
IC NET / Options / Security
This window contains the user administration and password options. Only a user with Administrator access level can open it. It
consists of the two tabs User List and Password Options.
The Security Options window is accessible only to Adminis-
trator users. If there is no Active Administrator, e.g. because he
has forgotten his password, you have to reinstall the «IC Net»
software to gain access. Therefore it is highly recommended to
create a second Administrator user as a backup. Store his
password in a safe place.
This window allows the user to
change his Password.
User List and the Password Options
, it is also possible for an
administrator user to change his
Password.
User List
The User List displays the User name, Full Name, access Level and
user Status of each user created. The list can be sorted alphabetically according to one of the four columns by clicking the title.
A star ( * ) at the end of the title indicates the sorting criterion.
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<Add user> Add new user to the User's List, opens the Add
User window.
IC Net 2.2
3.2 Security system
<Modify user> Edit current user's settings (username, full
name, access level, status), opens the Modify
User
window.
<Password> Change the password of the administrator
logged in. Opens the New Password window.
Add/Modify User
User User name of the user.
Full Name Full name of the user, this name is displayed
in the status bar of the main window throughout an IC Net session.
Level Access level of the user.
Novice Restricted access to program functions. Al-
lows only start and stop of determinations using existing system and method files and
manual control of the devices. Modifications of
system, method and data files are not allowed.
Master Access to all program functions with few ex-
ceptions: the user cannot set
ences
, open the Workplace window, change
Global prefer-
hardware settings of interfaces and devices,
change
Administrator Access to all program functions. This level
Security options.
should be switched on only while installing the
system or in the case of configuration change.
The administrator user is authorized to change
name, access level and status of other users.
IC Net 2.2
Status Status of the user.
Active The User is able to work with «IC Net» within
the limitations of the access
Level assigned to
him by the Administrator.
Inactive The User is not able to work with «IC Net». The
user Status is also set Inactive if the number of
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3 Software settings
Password Options
failed Login attempts exceeds the limit set in
the Password Options.
The user can be set Active again by the Admin-
istrator
Removed The User is not able to work with «IC Net», he
.
is removed from the system but he is still listed
in the User List.
The user can be set Active again by the Admin-
istrator
.
This tab allows to specify Password and Login related security settings.
Minimum Password Length
Minimum number of characters for the Pass-
word
.
Range: 2...10, default 6.
Maximum number of login attempts
If the number of failed Login’s exceeds this
value, the
User is set Inactive.
Range: 2...10, default 3.
Password Validity
Number of days the Password of a User remains valid. If the password is expired, the
user is prompted at the system log in to
change his password.
Range: 1...999, default 365.
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IC Net 2.2
3.3 Audit Trail
Automatic Logout After
After the specified period of inactivity (in minutes) the system is locked, to protect it against
unauthorized access.
Range: 1,...999, default 30.
The program prompts for username and password every time the
system starts. This username stamps methods, chromatograms
and reports, created during the working session. During the work
it is possible to change the current user with the menu item IC NET
/ O
ptions / Lock system.
3.3 Audit Trail
IC NET / Options / Audit Trail
The Audit Trail is a part of the Security system. IC Net automatically tracks all user logins and actions that create, modify or delete electronic records. The Audit Trail records every event with
time, date and the user who performed it.
The Audit Trail window is accessible only to Administrator
users.
This option displays the Audit Trail records in the Audit Trail window.
Chromatogram Open the Audit Trail window that displays all
changes made to the chromatogram. Displays Date, Time, User, Item changed in the
chromatogram,
Old Value and New Value.
This option is only available if the interesting
chromatogram is open and the active window
of IC Net.
Changes to the Audit Trail of a chromatogram are made when
the chromatogram is saved.
IC Net 2.2
History Open the Audit Trail window that displays all
actions performed in the IC Net window.
Displays Date, Time, User, Item worked on and
Value of every action logged.
Tool to track the login and user administration
history.
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3 Software settings
Audit Trail window
The Audit Trail window displays the Audit Trail records of the IC
Net or Chromatogram History in a table. Easy access to spe-
cific information is enabled by several sort and filter options of the
log window. The Log Window can be sorted according to one of
the six columns by clicking the title. A star ( * ) at the end of the title indicates the sorting criterion.
Refresh window, not available for Chroma-
togram History.
Open Save Audit Trail As window to export
Audit Trail records.
Sort, open the Sort window.
Filter the table according to the content and
column of a selected field. This filter option
can be applied sequentially to reduce the
displayed data.
Reset filter.
Open Help.
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IC Net 2.2
3.4 Global settings
Sort window
This window offers a more refined possibility to arrange log data
by combining the column titles of the Audit Trail window to a Sort
Sequence
where the Audit Trail records are sorted.
Sort Sequence Sort criteria of the Sort Sequence, the sort
criteria are applied in the order of their entry
in the list.
Available Unused sort criteria.
3.4 Global settings
IC NET / Options / Global preferences
This window is used for global program settings. It can be
opened only by the user with Administrator access level.
Data file overwrite Global settings for overwriting of chroma-
Select marked sort criterion.
Deselect marked sort criterion.
togram files:
Never Chromatogram files cannot be overwritten.
A modified chromatogram is saved as new
file with the file name number raised by 1.
Ask The user is asked if the chromatogram
should be overwritten.
IC Net 2.2
Always Chromatogram files are always overwritten
without confirmation.
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3 Software settings
If method changed Global settings for saving of method files:
Don’t ask to save The method file is not saved automatically.
It can be saved only with File / Save / Method.
Ask to save The user is asked if the method should be
saved.
Overwrite without asking
Method files are overwritten without confirmation.
If disk method is newer
Global settings for overwriting of method
files:
Ask to overwrite The user is asked if the method should be
overwritten.
Overwrite without asking
Method files are overwritten without confirmation.
User comments
Changes on methods, systems, chromatograms,… :
Require Comment on changes
The user has to comment a change.
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Opening chromatograms
Global settings for opening chromatograms:
Ignore last data directory
If this option is enabled, the directory is
opened where the current selected chroma-
IC Net 2.2
3.4 Global settings
togram is saved.
If this option is disabled, the directory is
opened where the last opened chromatogram is saved.
21 CFR Part 11 On Switch on/off global 21 CFR Part 11 set-
tings. Is automatically activated and cannot
be altered, if IC Net Compliant is installed.
The following parameter settings are automatically set:
Data file overwrite = Never
If method changed = Ask to save
If disk method is newer = Ask to overwrite
User comments = Require Comment
on changes enabled
GLP On = enabled
GLP On Switch on/off global GLP settings. The fol-
lowing parameter settings are automatically
set:
Data file overwrite = Never
If method changed = Ask to save
If disk method is newer = Ask to overwrite
System face
Stacked recorder icons
If this option is enabled, only one recorder
icon with different tabs appears in the system window if several data recorders are
installed.
OK, Apply buttons mean
Save object to file If this option is enabled, the <Apply> button
in system settings windows is replaced by
the <Save> button. The system settings are
saved if the <Save> or <OK> button is
clicked.
Chromatogram units Units for chromatograms:
Flow Unit for flow rate: µL/min, mL/min
Pressure
Print via print spooler
Unit for pressure: MPa, psi, bar, atm
Switch on/off printing via print spooler.
Switch off this option if problems with printing occur.
IC Net 2.2
<Default colors> Default colors for chromatographic win-
dows (details see section 8.3.1).
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4 Systems
4 Systems
The combination of Metrohm and Bischoff devices connected to
an interface is called a system. The system includes all the settings of the devices, their time program, the data acquisition parameters and the processing method which have been optimized
for the specific separating column and the determination to be
carried out with it. A system is used to start single determinations
or determinations with the help of a sample queue. Systems are
stored as system files (*.smt) in the Systems directory.
4.1 System creation
4.1.1 System wizard
IC NET / File / New / System
The New system wizard window and a new SYSTEM window are
opened. The New system wizard guides you trough the installation
routine step-by-step to build a new system. The next step of the
system installation is reached with <Next>, the previous step with
<Back> and the installation is completed with <Finish>.
The first step of the system installation is to enter a name for a
new system folder within the «IC Net» program path
...\ICNet\Systems. For every instrument combination, a new folder
should be created.
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After clicking on <Next>, the window for addition of interfaces to
the toolbar appears. This step can be skipped if the desired interface has been already added to the toolbar (see section 5.1.2). If
this is not the case, the interface has to be selected from the
Metrohm Interfaces or Bischoff Interfaces groups. After selecting the
serial port where the interface is connected to and clicking on
IC Net 2.2
4.1 System creation
<Add to workplace>, the interface icon will appear on the toolbar
(PC Boards will not appear on toolbar).
After clicking on <Next>, the window for addition of devices (see
6.1.1) to the system window appears.
For every device to be controlled with «IC Net», open the group
which contains this device, select the device and the Serial port of
the interface where the device is connected to. After clicking on
<Add to system>, the device is added to the SYSTEM window. If
desired, an additional data recorder and a timer of the More mod-
ules
group can be added to the system.
IC Net 2.2
After clicking on
<Next>, the window for selection of processing
method linked to the system and data source appears (details
see section 6.1, 6.2).
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w
After clicking on <Finish>, the user is asked to save the new system as a system file (*.smt) in the new system folder. The new
system is now ready to start a determination (see section 4.3.3).
4.1.2 System window
A system window is opened with IC NET / File / Open / System and
the selection of the desired system file. It contains icons for Data
recorder, Watch window (screen) and all the devices installed
with the system wizard.
Watch windo
4.1.3 Add devices to an existing window
SYSTEM / Setup / New devices/ Install new device
Add new devices to the open SYSTEM window. For every device
to be added to the system, open the group which contains this
device and select the device and the serial port of the interface
where the device is connected to. After clicking on
tem>
, the device is added to the SYSTEM window. If desired, an
additional data recorder and a timer of the More modules group
can be added to the system.
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Devices
<Add to sys-
IC Net 2.2
4.2 System file handling
4.2 System file handling
The following menu items are used for opening, changing, saving
and closing of systems:
IC NET / File / Open / System
Load an existing system file (*.smt) from the Systems directory and
open the corresponding SYSTEM window. The name of the folder
and of the system file are displayed in the title bar of the SYSTEM
window. A star ( * ) at the end of the name indicates that the system settings have been changed since the last saving.
SYSTEM / System / Open other
Load an existing system file (*.smt) from the desired system folder
in the Systems directory and open a new SYSTEM window for parameter settings. The old system remains connected.
SYSTEM / System / Change
Open the selected new system in the desired system folder. The
current system is disconnected and closed, and the new system
is connected.
SYSTEM / System / Save
Save the current system file (*.smt) in the desired folder of the
Systems directory.
SYSTEM / System / Close
Close the selected system.
Delete a system
To delete an existing system, delete the *.smt file in the Systems
folder.
4.3 System functions
4.3.1 Connect and disconnect system
To make possible manual control of the system devices and start
of determinations, the selected system must be connected to the
workplace. Systems are connected and disconnected as follows:
IC Net 2.2
SYSTEM / Control / Connect to workplace
Connect selected system to the workplace. Only one system from
the same system folder can be connected at the same time.
The
SYSTEM window is always displayed in front of all other windows.
icon appears on the toolbar. If this icon is clicked, the
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SYSTEM / Control / Disconnect from workplace
Disconnect selected system from the workplace. If a system is
disconnected, manual control is not available for this system, but
all other system settings can be modified and saved. Start deter-
mination
and Startup hardware is only possible if no other system
from the same system folder is connected. In this case, the system is automatically connected.
4.3.2 Start/stop hardware and record baseline
SYSTEM / Control / Startup hardware (Measure Baseline)
With this menu item the following actions are executed automatically:
• Send System startup values to the devices.
• Start Metrohm solvent delivery systems and Bischoff solvent
delivery systems.
• Start Metrohm additional modules and Bischoff additional
modules.
• Start Bischoff detectors.
• Switch Metrohm Autosamplers and Bischoff Autosamplers to
remote control.
• Start recording of the measurement signal using the method of
the connected system. Independently of the set chromatogram
Duration, the measurement signal is recorded until the data ac-
quisition is stopped if a new determination is started with Start
determination
or by clicking the icon of the chromatogram
window. In this case the user is asked if the recorded baseline
should be saved or not.
SYSTEM / Control / Shutdown hardware
With this menu item the devices are stopped as follows:
• Stop Metrohm solvent delivery systems and Bischoff solvent
delivery systems.
• Stop Metrohm additional modules and Bischoff additional
modulesVariotherm.
• Stop Bischoff detectors.
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• Switch Metrohm Autosamplers and Bischoff Autosamplers to
local control.
• Stop running determination.
• Stop active sample queue.
SYSTEM / Control / Stop data acquisition
Stop recording of the baseline.
IC Net 2.2
4.3 System functions
4.3.3 Start/stop determinations
SYSTEM / Control / Start determination
Start determination using the settings of the selected system.
At this start command, the System startup values are set at the devices. The time programs of the different devices and the data recording are started either immediately (Start with determination) or
after switching the injection valve to the "Inject" position (Start with
inject
) as set in the Start mode window.
SYSTEM / Control / Stop determination
Stop running determination. Data acquisition and time pro-
grams are terminated immediately. The recorded chromatogram
is saved automatically if the Save chromatogram after the run option
on the
Passport / Processing tab is enabled.
Alternatively the determination can be stopped by clicking the
icon of the chromatogram window. In this case the user is asked
always if the determination should be saved or not.
If the Auto restart option is enabled or if a sample
queue is active, a new determination is started immediately after the running determination is stopped. If you
want to avoid this, disable the Auto restart option or
Pause the sample queue.
SYSTEM / Control / Stop data acquisition
Stop data acquisition of the running determination immediately
and save the recorded chromatogram automatically if the Save
chromatogram after the run
option on the Passport / Processing tab
is enabled. The time programs of the running determination are
continued normally.
4.3.4 Options for determinations
SYSTEM / Control / Auto restart
If this option is enabled, a new determination is started automatically using the current system after the preceding determination
has been finished normally or stopped manually.
The Auto restart option is disabled if determinations are made
with an active sample queue. This option allows to make an infinite batch cycle with the current system
SYSTEM / Control / Verify sample
If this option is enabled, the Edit sample description window is
opened automatically at the start of each determination for entry
of the following sample information:
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Ident User defined identifier (title) for the chroma-
togram to be displayed in the title bar of the
chromatogram window and in the Chroma-
togram
open window.
Calibration level Calibration level (0 = sample; 1…n = cali-
bration solutions).
Info 1 / Info 2 Sample description.
Volume Injected volume in µL.
Dilution Dilution of the sample.
Vial number Autosampler vial position to take sample
from.
Amount Sample amount. If this value is different for
the calibration run (c) and the sample run
(s), the component concentrations of the
sample are calculated as follows:
C
= Cc • Amounts / Amountc
s
Internal standard amount
Concentration of the internal standard
component for relative concentration calculations.
Date/time when... Date and time of sample collection (the de-
fault values are equal to the date and time
when the chromatogram starts).
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The Verify sample option is disabled if determinations are made
with an active sample queue.
IC Net 2.2
4.4 System settings
4.4 System settings
4.4.1 Modify system window
SYSTEM / Setup / Drag icons
If this option is enabled, the device icons can be resized and
moved in the SYSTEM window and the SYSTEM window itself can
be resized.
To resize an icon or the window, move the cursor to the desired
object until appears. Press the left mouse button and resize
the object to the desired size.
To move an icon, move the cursor to the desired object until
appears. Press the left mouse button and move the object to the
desired place.
4.4.2 Watch window display
SYSTEM / Setup / Watch window
If this option is enabled, the WATCH WINDOW is automatically
opened if a determination or measure baseline is started (see
section 6.2).
4.4.3 Set start mode
SYSTEM / Setup / Start mode
This menu item opens the Start mode window for definition of start
mode for time programs and data acquisition.
IC Net 2.2
This window contains the following two fields:
Start with determination
The time program of the loaded object or
the data acquisition (RECORDER) is started
at the moment the determination is
started.
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Start with inject The time program of the loaded object or
The objects can be moved from one field to the other using the
or buttons.
4.4.4 Install new devices
SYSTEM / Setup / New devices/ Install new device
Add new devices to the open SYSTEM window. For every device
to be added to the system, open the group which contains this
device and select the device and the serial port of the interface
where the device is connected to. After clicking on <Add to sys-
tem>
, the device is added to the SYSTEM window. If desired, an
additional data recorder and a timer of the More modules group
can be added to the system.
the data acquisition (RECORDER) is started
at the moment the sample is injected.
4.4.5 Install existing devices
SYSTEM / Setup / New devices/ Link to existing device
4.4.6 Print system parameters
SYSTEM / Setup / Parameters / Print
A report of the system parameters including the time program is
created and opened using the «Microsoft Word» program. The
*.rtf file opened can be printed, saved and exported into other
programs. The system report includes the following elements:
STARTUP HARDWARE
Add devices to the open SYSTEM window which
are already present on the toolbar. This is mostly
used to add the 762 IC Interface events. For every
device to be added to the system, select the device and click on <OK>.
Name of the method linked to the system
Main measurement channel
Configuration settings for the devices
System startup values
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START WITH DETERMINATION
Objects defined in the Start mode window.
The time programs are printed if the programs are enabled.
START WITH INJECT Objects defined in the Start mode window.
The time programs are printed if the programs are enabled.
IC Net 2.2
4.5 System state window
4.4.7 Show system parameters
SYSTEM / Setup / Parameters / Startup hardware
Display of the name of the method linked to the system, the main
measurement channel, the configuration settings for the devices,
and the system startup values.
SYSTEM / Setup / Parameters / Start with determination
Display of the objects defined in the Start mode window. The time
programs are displayed if the programs are enabled.
SYSTEM / Setup / Parameters / Start with inject
Display of the objects defined in the Start mode window. The time
programs are displayed if the programs are enabled.
4.4.8 Links
SYSTEM / Setup / Links
Display of all devices of the system (including watch window and
data recorder).
4.5 System state window
SYSTEM STATE window is automatically opened if a system is
The
connected. It shows status and error messages for this system.
Messages concerning a device are followed by
messages concerning the loaded system are followed by
name"]
lowing messages can appear:
4.5.1 Status messages
Checking on-line
(name of the folder who contains the system file). The fol-
["device name"],
["folder
Checking connection between PC and device.
IC Net 2.2
On-line
UploadStartupValues
Initialisation
Ready
Starting
Connection between PC and device ok.
Hardware or system startup values have
been loaded to the device.
Hardware or system initialization.
Device is ready.
Starting program or chromatogram data
acquisition.
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Running
Running program or chromatogram data
acquisition.
Running program
(xxx min left)
Waiting for INJECT
INJECT done
Stopping
Finished
SHUTDOWN
4.5.2 General error messages
Detection of hardware failed
Running time program with time display.
Waiting for "INJECT" to start program
and/or chromatogram data acquisition as
defined in the Start mode.
Injection valve has been switched to the
"INJECT" position.
Determination has been stopped.
Program or chromatogram data acquisition
has been finished.
System is shutdown.
Bad connection between PC and device or
device switched off (check connecting cable or switch on instrument).
4.5.3 Error messages for 761 Compact IC
LEAK DETECTED
The leak detector has detected a leak
(check IC system and connections).
E1
Program checksum wrong (call Metrohm
service).
E2
E200
RAM faulty (call Metrohm service).
Invalid instrument adjustment (call Metrohm
service).
E237
Storage of configuration values failed (repeat last action; if error reappears, call
Metrohm service).
E238
Storage of instrument number failed (repeat
last action; if error reappears, call Metrohm
service).
E240
EEPROM faulty (call Metrohm service).
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E258
Storage of setup values failed (repeat last
action; if error reappears, call Metrohm service).
IC Net 2.2
4.5 System state window
E295
Storage of memory values failed (repeat
last action; if error reappears, call Metrohm
service).
E296
E297
E298
E299
E300
E301
E302
Instrument stopped (restart instrument; if
error reappears, call Metrohm service).
Storage of remote line values failed (repeat
last action; if error reappears, call Metrohm
service).
Storage of flow correction value failed (repeat last action; if error reappears, call
Metrohm service).
Storage of break time values failed (repeat
last action; if error reappears, call Metrohm
service).
High-pressure pump faulty (restart pump; if
error reappears, call Metrohm service).
Injection valve blocked (check injection
valve; if error reappears, call Metrohm service).
Suppressor module blocked (check suppressor; if error reappears, call Metrohm
service).
E303
Storage of maintenance information failed
(repeat last action; if error reappears, call
Metrohm service).
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The «IC Net» program supports remote control for interfaces
available from Metrohm and Bischoff. Interfaces generally convert
analog signals to digital form, which can be handled by the computer. Interfaces are stored as device files (*.dev) in the Devices directory. All Metrohm interfaces and Metrohm devices start
with Me*.dev; all Bischoff interfaces and Bischoff devices start
with Bi*.dev.
5.1 Interface installation
5.1.1 Add interfaces with system wizard
IC NET / File / New / System
The New system wizard window and a new SYSTEM window are
opened. The New system wizard guides you trough the installation
routine step-by-step to build a new system. The next step of the
system installation is reached with <Next>, the previous step with
<Back> and the installation is completed with <Finish>.
The first step of the system installation is to enter a name for a
new system folder within the «IC Net» program path
...\ICNet\Systems. For every instrument combination, a new folder
should be created.
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After clicking on <Next>, the window for addition of interfaces to
the toolbar appears. The interface has to be selected from the
Metrohm Interfaces or Bischoff Interfaces groups. After selecting the
serial port where the interface is connected to and clicking on
<Add to workplace>, the interface icon will appear on the toolbar
(PC Boards will not appear on toolbar).
IC Net 2.2
5.1 Interface installation
Details to the other steps of the system wizard procedure (installation of devices, processing method, and data source) see
section 4.1.1.
5.1.2 Add interfaces in workplace window
IC NET / Options / Devices setup
Open the WORKPLACE window which shows all interfaces and
devices installed. This window can be opened only by the user
with Administrator access level.
Click on <Install device> to open the Adding interfaces to your work-
place
window and proceed as described in section 5.1.1.
5.1.3 Delete interfaces
IC NET / Options / Devices setup
Open the WORKPLACE window which shows all interfaces and
devices installed. This window can be opened only by the user
Administrator access level. Select the desired interface and
with
click on
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<Delete device> to delete the interface from the workplace.
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5.2 762 IC Interface
5.2.1 762 IC Interface features
The Metrohm 762 IC Interface is available as a one system version (2.762.0010) or a two system version (2.762.0020). Each system can control a complete ion chromatography or HPLC equipment and contains the following parts:
• Two 24-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (often abbreviated
as ADC) to acquire two analog signals from two different detectors simultaneously (for example conductivity detection and
UV detection).
• One external start input.
• One start button at the interface front panel.
• RS232 communication ports to control up to eight devices
of a complete ion chromatography equipment.
• Seven Event output lines.
The 762 IC Interface is normally connected to a PC COM port using the 6.2134.100 connecting cable.
For detailed information about the 762 IC Interface see 762 In-
structions for Use.
5.2.2 762 icon on the toolbar
The 762 icon is available on the toolbar if a 762 IC Interface has
been installed with the new system wizard or by using the <Install
device>
clicking this icon the
option of the WORKPLACE window (see section 5.1.2). By
762 IC Interface window for parameter set-
tings opens.
5.2.3 762 icons in the system window
The 762 System 1 and 762 System 2 icons are available in the SYS-
TEM
window if the 762 System [1] or 762 System [2] have been in-
stalled with the Install existing devices option (see section 6.1.3).
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By clicking this icon using the right mouse button, the following
menu items can be selected:
Open Open the 762 System [#] window for programming the
event output lines (this window can also be opened by
double-clicking the icon).
Unlink Delete the 762 icon from the system.
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5.2 762 IC Interface
5.2.4 762 IC Interface window
762 icon / Open
The 762 IC Interface window for parameter settings is opened by
selecting this menu option with the right mouse button or by clicking the 762 icon on the toolbar. It consists of three tabs Init, RS set-
tings
, and Links.
Init
The Init tab of the 762 IC Interface window contains data acquisition parameters for the 762 IC Interface.
Label Optional label to name the interface with
maximum 8 characters.
ROM version Instrument program version number.
Measuring per second Number of data points measured per s.
Entry range: 10, 20, 30, 50, 60 points/s
Range Range for AD converter.
Example: converts ± 2500 mV to 2
24
bits
Entry range: 2500, 1250, 625, 312.5, 156.25,
78.125, 39.062 mV
Second press on RUN/STOP means 'stop' when measuring
If this option is enabled, the running data
acquisition will be stopped if the RUN/STOP
button on the 762 IC Interface front panel is
pressed. This is equal to
Stop determination.
If this option is disabled, the running data
acquisition will not be stopped if the
RUN/STOP button on the 762 IC Interface
front panel is pressed.
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<ASK> Read current parameters from 762 IC Inter-
face.
<SET> Send current parameters to 762 IC Inter-
face.
RS settings
The RS settings tab of the 762 IC Interface window contains RS232
parameters for the 762 IC Interface.
Baud Rate Baud rate of the device.
Selection:
1200...115200
Default value: 115200
Parity Parity check.
Selection:
None, Even, Odd
Default value: None
Handshake Enable/disable software handshake mode.
Selection:
Swchar, none
Default value: SWchar
FIFO size Intermediate memory in byte.
Selection: 1...16
Default value: 16
<ASK> Read current parameters from 762 IC Inter-
face.
<SET> Send current parameters to 762 IC Inter-
face.
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Links
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5.2 762 IC Interface
The Links tab of the 762 IC Interface is used for COM port selection
and settings.
Alias Name of the interface or device.
COM # If this entry is clicked with the right mouse
button, the following menu appears:
Put on desktop Possibility for setting COM port parameters
Change Possibility for changing the COM port. The
5.2.5 762 Event output lines
762 System [#] icon / Open
The 762 System [#] window with programs and settings for the
seven event output lines is opened by selecting this menu option
with the right mouse button or by double-clicking the 762 icon in
the SYSTEM window. It consists of the tabs Program and Events
setup
.
(details see on-line help).
following window is opened, where the
COM port can be changed by clicking on
the desired entry.
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Time program
On the
time program for the event output lines of the 762 IC Interface can
be entered. This program is started automatically as defined in
the Start mode window (see section 4.4.3) either at the moment
Program tab of the 762 System [#] window a user-defined
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the determination is started (Start with determination) or at the
moment the sample is injected (Start with inject).
The Program tab contains the two following subpages:
Program Main time program with all program steps.
Program
Events configuration Possibility for creation of user-defined re-
mote commands.
On the Program subpage, program steps including time, program
instruction and parameter can be entered.
First column Time at which program instruction is ap-
plied.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 999.9 min
If no time is entered, the program instruction is applied together with the last instruction with time entry.
Second column Program instruction (see below).
In addition to these predefined instructions,
user-defined remote commands can be entered if activated on the
Events configuration
tab.
Third column Parameter for program instruction (see be-
low).
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ENABLED Enable program start (a disabled program
is not started).
<Add> Add new program instruction.
<Delete> Delete selected program instruction.
<Verify> Test the time program (error messages are
displayed if program is wrong).
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5.2 762 IC Interface
List of program instructions
The following program instructions can be added to the time program on the Program subpage:
Instruction Parameter entry Meaning
Events 0, 1, p, *
Set event output lines 1...7 to the
desired values. For entry of the first
value, enter 1, 0, p or *. For entry of
the other values, move the cursor in
front of the value to be changed
and enter
Program END, RESET The END flag can be used to end a
1, 0, p or *.
program, especially if the program
time should be longer than the
chromatogram duration. Additional
steps after this flag are not allowed.
The RESET flag is used to reset the
parameters to the system startup
values.
Events configuration
On the Events configuration subtab user-defined event commands
can be defined, which can be inserted into a time program after
being activated with <Activate>.
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Name (1st column) User-definable name of the event com-
mand (e.g. Start_766).
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Event command (2nd column)
Setting the event output lines 1…7.
Selection:
0 (line off, inactive, open)
1 (line on, active, 0 V)
p (pulse, pulse length 150 ms)
* (leave line in current status)
For entry of the first value, enter 1, 0, p or *.
For entry of the other values, move the cursor in front of the value to be changed and
enter 1, 0, p or *.
<Add> Add new remote command.
<Delete> Delete selected remote command.
<Activate> Activate the defined remote commands for
insertion into the time program.
Events setup
The Events setup tab of the 762 System [#] window contains the
startup values for the seven event output lines of system 1 or
system 2 of the 762 IC Interface. These startup values are sent
each time the system is connected or a determination is started.
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Each event output line can be set to the following values:
0 Line off, inactive (open)
1 Line on, active (0 V)
For technical information see 762 Instructions for Use.
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5.3 771 Compact Interface
5.3 771 Compact Interface
5.3.1 771 Compact Interface features
The Metrohm 771 Compact Interface is a two channel Analogto-Digital Converter to acquire two analog signals from two different detectors simultaneously or time independent. It contains the
following parts:
• Two 24-bit Analog-to-Digital Converters (often abbreviated
as ADC) to acquire two analog signals from two different detectors simultaneously (for example conductivity detection and
UV detection).
• Two external start inputs.
The 771 Compact Interface is normally connected to a PC COM
port using the 6.2134.100 connecting cable. The 6.2128.170 cable is used to acquire the analog signal from the 732 IC Detector
(or another detector) and to start the data acquisition with contact
closure from the 733 IC Separation Center.
For detailed information about the 771 Compact Interface see
771 Instructions for Use.
5.3.2 771 icon on the toolbar
The 771 icon is available on the toolbar if a 771 Compact Interface has been installed with the New system wizard or by using the
<Install device> option of the WORKPLACE window (see section
5.1.2). By clicking this icon the 771 Compact Interface window for
parameter settings opens.
5.3.3 771 Compact Interface window
771 icon / Open
The 771 Compact Interface window for parameter settings is
opened by selecting this menu option with the right mouse button
or by clicking the 771 icon on the toolbar. It consists of three tabs
Init, RS settings, and Links.
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Init
The Init tab of the 771 Compact Interface window contains data acquisition parameters for the 771 Compact Interface.
Label Optional label to name the interface with
maximum 8 characters.
ROM version Instrument program version number.
Measuring per second Number of data points measured per s.
Entry range: 10, 20, 30, 50, 60 points/s
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Range Range for AD converter.
<ASK> Read current parameters from 771 Com-
<SET> Send current parameters to 771 Compact
RS settings
The RS settings tab of the 771 Compact Interface window contains
RS232 parameters for the 771 Compact Interface.
Example: converts ± 2500 mV to 2
Entry range:
78.125, 39.062 mV
2500, 1250, 625, 312.5, 156.25,
pact Interface.
Interface.
24
bits
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Baudrate Baud rate of the device.
Selection: 1200...115200
Default value: 57600
Parity Parity check.
Selection: None, Even, Odd
Default value: None
Handshake Enable/disable software handshake mode.
Selection:
Swchar, none
Default value: SWchar
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5.4 Metrohm PC Board
<ASK> Read current parameters from 771
Compact Interface.
<SET> Send current parameters to 771 Compact
Interface.
Links
The Links tab of the 771 IC Interface is used for COM port selection
and settings (details see section 5.2.4 Links).
5.4 Metrohm PC Board
The 2.714.0310 Metrohm PC Board Interface is a two channel
Analog-to-Digital Converter (often abbreviated as ADC) to ac-
quire two analog signals from two different detectors simultaneously or time independent (e.g. conductivity detection and UV detection).
One or two PC Boards can be installed in the same PC: PC
Board 1 is the first interface, PC Board 2 is the second interface
installed in the PC. They differ in different jumper settings on the
board. The «IC Net» program is the successor for the former «IC
Metrodata for Windows» program used to work with the PC
Boards.
The 6.2128.140 cable is used to connect the analog output of the
732 IC Detector (or another detector) and the contact closure
output of the 733 IC Separation Center to the Metrohm PC Board.
The Metrohm PC Board must be installed with the new system
wizard or by using the <Install device> option of the Workplace window (see section 5.1.2). However, there is no PC Board icon on
the toolbar after installation. The PC Board can only be seen in
the Workplace window opened with Options / Devices setup. By
double-clicking the MeBoard1 or MeBoard2 item, the MeBoard# window opens with the following tabs:
Device settings Manual control and startup values for PC
Board (it is recommended not to change
any of these parameters!).
IC Net 2.2
Links Window for COM port selection and set-
tings (it is recommended not to change any
of these parameters!).
For detailed information about the Metrohm PC Board see on-line
help and Instructions for Use for «IC Metrodata for Win-
dows».
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5.5 Global timer
5.5.1 Timer icon
The global timer is used for programming system tasks which are
started automatically daily or once at the desired time. The Global
timer icon
with the new system wizard or by using the <Install device> option
of the Workplace window (see section 5.1.2). By clicking this icon
the Timer window for parameter settings opens.
5.5.2 Timer program
The Timer window contains the user-defined program for system tasks on the Scheduled tasks setup tab. These tasks are
started automatically at the day and time defined in the program.
On the Links tab of this window, a user-defined name can be entered under Alias for the timer.
is available on the toolbar if the Timer has been installed
The title line of the Timer window shows the current time left in
days:hours:minutes:seconds until the next task is automatically
started.
<New task> Add a new task to the timer program.
<Daily> Selecting this option opens a subwindow for
selection of the days at which the task should
be started.
<Once> Selecting this option opens a subwindow for
selection of time and day at which the task
should be started. After the selection of the
desired program instruction the system file for
which this instruction should be applied must
be selected in the Systems folder.
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5.5 Global timer
<Add subtask> Add a new subtask for the selected daily task.
The time and program instruction for this subtask has to be entered in the opened subwindow and the system file to which this instruction should be applied must be selected in the
Systems folder.
<Del> Delete the selected task from the timer pro-
gram.
The following program instructions can be used for userdefined event program tasks in the Timer program window:
Open Open the selected system.
Close Close the selected system and disconnect it
from the workplace.
Startup Startup hardware of the selected system.
Start Start determination using the selected system.
Stop Stop determination using the selected system.
Shutdown Shutdown hardware of the selected system.
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6 Devices
The «IC Net» program supports remote control for Metrohm and
Bischoff instruments. Each instrument within a system is a de-
vice. Devices are stored as device files (*.dev) in the Devices directory. All Metrohm devices start with
devices start with
6.1 Device installation
Me*.dev and all Bischoff
Bi*.dev.
6.1.1 Install devices at system creation
IC NET / File / New / System
The New system wizard window and a new SYSTEM window are
opened. The New system wizard guides you trough the installation
routine step-by-step to build a new system. The next step of the
system installation is reached with <Next>, the previous step with
<Back> and the installation is completed with <Finish>.
The first step of the system installation is to enter a name for a
new system folder within the «IC Net» program path
...\ICNet\Systems. For every instrument combination, a new folder
should be created.
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After clicking on <Next>, the window for addition of interfaces to
the toolbar appears (details see section 4.1.1).
After clicking on <Next>, the window for addition of devices to the
system window appears.
IC Net 2.2
6.1 Device installation
For every device to be controlled with «IC Net», open the group
which contains this device, select the device and the Serial port of
the interface where the device is connected to. After clicking on
<Add to system>, the device is added to the SYSTEM window. If
desired, an additional data recorder and a timer of the More mod-
ules
group can be added to the system.
Details to the other steps of the system wizard procedure (processing method, data source) see section 4.1.1.
6.1.2 Install new devices in system window
SYSTEM / Setup / New devices/ Install new device
Add new devices to the open SYSTEM window using the New
system wizard
window (see above). For every device to be added
to the system, open the group which contains this device and select the device and the serial port of the interface where the device is connected to. After clicking on
is added to the
SYSTEM window. If desired, an additional data re-
corder and a timer of the More modules group can be added to
the system.
6.1.3 Install existing devices in system window
SYSTEM / Setup / New devices/ Link to existing device
Add devices to the open SYSTEM window which
are already present on the toolbar. This is mostly
used to add the 762 IC Interface events. For every
device to be added to the system, select the device and click on <OK>.
6.1.4 Delete devices
<Add to system>, the device
IC Net 2.2
Icon / Unlink
Devices in a SYSTEM window can be deleted by clicking on the
device icon using the right mouse button an select the
menu item.
Unlink
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6.2 Watch window
6.2.1 Watch window icon
The watch window icon is one of the components always present in a new SYSTEM window. If the system is connected and
this icon is clicked with the right mouse button, the following
menu item appears:
Open Open the WATCH WINDOW for live display of
Unlink Delete the WATCH WINDOW from the SYS-
instrument values (this window can also be
opened by double-clicking the watch window icon).
TEM
window (not recommended).
6.2.2 Watch window settings
Watch window icon / Open
The WATCH WINDOW displays all live parameters of the interfaces
and devices included in the connected system. It can be set to be
opened automatically if a determination or measure baseline is
started with SYSTEM / Setup / Watch window (see section 4.4.2).
The WATCH WINDOW can be configured manually by clicking the
frame titles inside the window with the right mouse button. This
opens the following menu:
Manual arrange Possibility to select the parameters which
should be shown or to rearrange the sequence of the displayed parameters. This
option opens the
Data source window for se-
lection of the parameters to be displayed in
the watch window. The Connected field
shows the parameters to be displayed, the
Available field shows the parameters not to
be displayed. The parameters can be
moved from one field to the other using the
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or button.
Auto arrange Automatic arrangement of all important pa-
rameters.
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6.2 Watch window
The colors of the watch window fields and of the SYSTEM STATE
window can be changed by clicking the fields with the right
mouse button. This offers the following possibilities:
Choose color / Foreground / Out of range
Set display color for field numbers if the
measurement value is out of range (overflow or out of limits).
Choose color / Foreground / In range
Set display color for field numbers if the
measurement value is inside the normal
range.
Choose color / Foreground / Active
Set display color for field characters in the
SYSTEM STATE window for running tasks.
Choose color / Foreground / Passive
Set display color for field characters in the
SYSTEM STATE window for finished tasks.
Choose color / Background / Out of range
Set display color for field background if the
measurement value is out of range (overflow or out of limits).
Choose color / Background / In range
Set display color for field background if the
measurement value is inside the normal
range.
Choose color / Background / Active
Set display color for field background in the
SYSTEM STATE window for running tasks.
Choose color / Background / Passive
Set display color for field background in the
SYSTEM STATE window for finished tasks.
The colors set for this fields are also applied to the measurement
display fields in the control tabs of some interfaces and devices.
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6.3 732 IC Detector
6.3.1 732 IC Detector features
The Metrohm 732 IC Detector is a conductivity detector for ion
chromatography. The associated thermostatable detector block
can be used for recording of chromatograms with and without
chemical suppression and is normally installed in the 733 IC
Separation Center. The two following versions are available:
• 2.732.0010 IC Detector with standard
detector block
• 2.732.0110 IC Detector with metal-free detector block
The 732 IC Detector, which is normally operated using the keypad
of the instrument, can be fully operated using the «IC Net» program. The 732 IC Detector is normally connected to the 762 IC Interface using the 6.2134.080 or 6.2134.090 cable. Examples for
interconnections with the 732 IC Detector can be found in the 762
Instructions for Use.
In order to operate the 732 IC Detector with «IC Net», the following RS settings have to be made using the [ CONFIG ] key on the
732 IC Detector panel:
>CONFIG/RS settings/handshake: Swchar
>CONFIG/RS settings/RS control: on
For detailed information about the 732 IC Detector see 732/733
Instructions for Use.
6.3.2 732 IC Detector icon
732 icon is available in the SYSTEM window if a 732 IC Detector
The
has been installed with the
Setup/New devices/Install new device option of the SYSTEM window
(see section 6.1.2).
If the system is connected and the 732 icon is clicked with the
right mouse button, the following menu appears:
Open Open the 732 IC Detector window for parameter settings
Unlink Delete the 732 icon from the system.
New system wizard or by using the
(this window can also be opened by double-clicking
the icon).
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6.3 732 IC Detector
6.3.3 732 IC Detector window
732 icon / Open
The 732 IC Detector window for parameter settings is opened by
selecting this menu option with the right mouse button or by double-clicking the 732 icon in the SYSTEM window. It consists of the
four tabs Display, Method parameter, Program, and Links.
Display
The Display tab of the 732 IC Detector window is only available for a
connected system. It displays the current measurement values
and parameters settings of the 732 IC Detector.
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Conductivity Live display of measured conductivity
(auto-zero value) in µS/cm. This field is
available for the WATCH WINDOW. The
watch window color is changed to the
of range
color if the measured value is more
Out
than 80% outside the Full Scale range.
abs. Cond. Live display of absolute conductivity value
in µS/cm. This field is available for the
WATCH WINDOW. The watch window color is
changed to the Out of range color if the
measured value is bigger or equal to 110%
Range.
of
Ion Display of ion settings:
Anion: polarity = +, temperature coeff. = 2.5
Cation: polarity = –, temperature coeff. = 1.5
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Range Display of measuring range in µS/cm.
Full scale Display of full scale range in µS/cm.
Cell const. Display of cell constant of the conductivity
cell in /cm.
Thermostat Display of temperature within in the detec-
tor block.
Offset Display of offset of the zero point.
Damping Display of electronic damping of the analog
output.
Zero <ON> Triggers the auto-zero function.
Zero <OFF> Switch off the auto-zero function.
<Ask all> Update all display values.
<Import in method parameters>
Copy displayed parameters into the Method
parameter
tab.
Method parameter
The Method parameter tab of the 732 IC Detector window contains
the method startup values for the instrument. These values are
sent and applied to the 732 IC Detector by Start determination and
Startup hardware, or if the values are sent manually with <SET>.
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6.3 732 IC Detector
Range Measuring range in µS/cm
Selection: 100, 200, 500 µS/cm and
1, 2, 5, 10 mS/cm
Full scale The full scale range (operating range) sets
the desired sensitivity for the analog output.
The possible values of the full scale range
in µS/cm depend on the preset measuring
Range.
Ion Combination of polarity and temperature
coefficient:
Anion polarity = +, temperature coeff. = 2.5
Cation
polarity = –, temperature coeff. = 1.5
Custom
Polarity Polarity of the analog output signal:
Temperature coeff. Converts automatically the conductivity
independent selection of polarity and tem-
perature coeff.
+ positive polarity (e.g. for anions)
– negative polarity (e.g. for cations)
from the operating temperature of the
measuring cell to the reference temperature
of 20°C.
Selection: 1.5, 2.5 %/°C
Cell constant Cell constant of the conductivity cell in /cm.
Entry range: 13 ... 21 /cm
Thermostat Operating temperature of the conductivity
cell within in the detector block.
Selection: 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 °C and off
Offset Offset of the zero point of the conductivity.
Selection: 0, 10, 50 %fs
Damping Electronic damping of the analog output
Selection:
on, off
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<SET> Send current parameters immediately to the
For detailed information about the parameters of the 732 IC Detector see 732/733 Instructions for Use.
Time program
On the Program tab of the 732 IC Detector window a user-defined
time program for the remote output lines of the 732 IC Detector
can be entered. This program is started automatically as defined
in the Start mode window (see section 4.4.3) either at the moment
the determination is started (Start with determination) or at the
moment the sample is injected (Start with inject).
732 IC Detector. Parameters are not stored
in the system file (
*.smt) as long as the file is
not saved.
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The Program tab contains the two following subpages:
Program Main time program with all program
steps.
Program
Remote configuration Possibility for creation of user-defined
remote commands.
On the Program subpage, program steps including time, program
instruction and parameter can be entered.
First column Time at which program instruction is ap-
plied.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 999.9 min
If no time is entered, the program instruction is applied together with the last instruction with time entry.
Second column Program instruction (see below).
In addition to these predefined instructions,
user-defined remote commands can be entered if activated on the
tion
tab.
Third column Parameter for program instruction (see be-
Remote configura-
low).
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ENABLED Enable program start (a disabled program
is not started).
Will be executed by Selection if the time program will be exe-
cuted by the
<Add> Add new program instruction.
<Delete> Delete selected program instruction.
<Verify> Test the time program (error messages are
PC or the 732 unit.
displayed if program is wrong).
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6.3 732 IC Detector
List of program instructions
The following program instructions can be added to the time program on the Program subpage:
Instruction Parameter entry Meaning
Remote 0, 1, *
Set remote output lines 1...8 to
the desired values. For entry of
the first value, enter 1, 0 or *. For
entry of the other values, move
the cursor in front of the value to
be changed and enter
Flag reset, end Set program flag. The end flag
1, 0 or *.
can be used to end a program,
especially if the program time
should be longer than the chromatogram duration. Additional
steps after this flag are not allowed. The reset flag is used to
reset the parameters to the system startup values.
Range 100, 200, 5000 µS/cm
1, 2, 5, 10 mS/cm
FS 0.05 µS/cm ...
10 mS/cm
Set measuring range to the selected value.
Set full scale range to the selected value (depends on Range
setting).
Zero on, off Switch on or off the auto-zero
function.
Polarity +, – Reset the polarity of the output
signal.
Mark Trigger marking signal.
ValveA fill, inject Switch injection valve A to "inject"
or "fill" position.
ValveB fill, inject Switch injection valve B to "inject"
or "fill" position.
Suppressor Switch suppressor module to the
next position.
PumpRS on, off Switch on or off the high-pressure
pump connected to the 732 IC
Detector.
Flow 0.01 ... 5 mL/min Set flow rate of the high-pressure
pump to the desired value.
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Pmax 0.0 ... 25.0 MPa Set maximum pressure limit for
the high-pressure pump connected to the 732 IC Detector to
the desired value.
Pmin 0.0 ... 25.0 MPa Set minimum pressure limit for the
high-pressure pump connected to
the 732 IC Detector to the desired
value.
Remote configuration
On the Remote configuration subtab user-defined remote commands can be defined, which can be inserted into a time program after being activated with <Activate>.
Links
Name (1st column) User-definable name of the remote com-
mand (e.g. Start_766).
Remote command (2nd column)
Setting the remote output lines 1…8.
0 (line off, inactive, open)
1 (line on, active, 0 V)
* (leave line in current status)
For entry of the first value, enter
1, 0 or *.
For entry of the other values, move the cursor in front of the value to be changed and
enter 1, 0 or *.
<Add> Add new remote command.
<Delete> Delete selected remote command.
<Activate> Activate the defined remote commands for
insertion into the time program.
The Links tab of the 732 IC Detector is used for COM port selection
and settings (details see section 5.2.4 Links).
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6.4 761 Compact IC
6.4 761 Compact IC
6.4.1 761 Compact IC features
The Metrohm 761 Compact IC is a PC-controlled system for ion
chromatographic analyses. The two following versions are available:
• 2.761.0010 Compact IC without suppressor module
• 2.761.0020 Compact IC with suppressor module
All the parts of the 761 Compact IC like injection valve, highpressure pump, conductivity detector, suppressor module and
peristaltic pump, are normally fully controlled by the «761 Com-
pact IC» program. However, the 761 Compact IC can also be
operated using the «IC Net» program. This program also enables
the operation of more than one 761 Compact IC with one PC.
The 761 Compact IC is normally connected to a PC COM port using the 6.2134.100 connecting cable.
For detailed information about the 761 Compact IC see 761 In-
structions for Use.
6.4.2 761 Compact IC icon
System disconnected System connected System connected
"INJECT"
Injection valve in Injection valve in
position "FILL" position
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The 761 icon is available in the system window if a 761 Compact IC
has been installed with the New system wizard or by using the
Setup/New devices/Install new device option of the SYSTEM window
(see section 6.1.3). If the system is connected, the
761 icon con-
tains two buttons for manual control of the injection valve at the
761 Compact IC:
<Inject> Switch the injection valve to the "Inject" position.
<Fill> Switch the injection valve to the "Fill" position.
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If the system is connected and the 761 icon is clicked with the
right mouse button, the following menu appears:
Open Open the 761 Compact IC window for parameter
Hardware Open the hardware settings window.
Diagnostics Open the diagnostics window (for service per-
Unlink Delete the 761 icon from the system.
6.4.3 761 Compact IC window
settings (this window can also be opened by
double-clicking the icon).
sonal only).
761 icon / Open
Control
The 761 Compact IC window for parameter settings is opened by
selecting this menu option with the right mouse button or by clicking the 761 icon on the toolbar. It consists of the five tabs Control,
Initial, Program, Configuration, and Links.
The Control tab of the 761 Compact IC window is only available for
a connected system. It allows manual control of the 761
Compact IC functions and setting of startup values to be sent to
the instrument.
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Conductivity, µS/cm Live display of measured conductivity.
Pressure, MPa Live display of measured pressure.
The color settings for this two fields can be
changed by clicking the fields with the right
mouse button (see section 6.2.2).
Actual values Display of actual values.
Flow, mL/min Display of current flow rate of the high-
pressure pump.
Pressure max, MPa
Display of current maximum pressure limit
for high-pressure pump.
Pressure min, MPa
Display of current minimum pressure limit
for high-pressure pump.
Full scale, µS/cm
Remote lines
Injection valve.
Valve
<Inject> Switch injection valve to "INJECT" position.
<Fill> Switch injection valve to "FILL" position
Suppressor Suppressor module.
<Step> Switch the suppressor module to the next
Display of current full scale range.
Display of current remote line settings.
position. The time since the last switching
of the suppressor module is displayed in
the field beside the <Step> button.
IC pump High-pressure pump.
<On> Start high-pressure pump.
<Off> Stop high-pressure pump.
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Peristaltic Peristaltic pump.
<On> Start peristaltic pump.
<Off> Stop peristaltic pump.
System startup values The system startup values are sent and ap-
plied to the 761 Compact IC each time the
system is connected, a determination is
started, or the values are sent manually with
<Send to unit>.
Flow, mL/min Startup value for flow rate of the high-
pressure pump.
Entry range: 0.20 ... 2.50 mL/min
Pressure max, MPa
Startup value for maximum pressure limit
for high-pressure pump. This limit is controlled even without connection to the PC.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 25.0 MPa
Pressure min, MPa
Startup value for minimum pressure limit for
high-pressure pump. This limit is controlled
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even without connection to the PC.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 25.0 MPa
Initial
Full scale, µS/cm
Startup value for full scale range.
Selection: 50, 250, 1000 µS/cm
Remote lines
Startup value for remote line settings 1…8.
Selection: 0, 1
The Initial tab of the 761 Compact IC window for settings of system
startup values is only available for a disconnected system.
Flow, mL/min Startup value for flow rate of the high-
Pressure max, MPa
Pressure min, MPa
Full scale, µS/cm
Remote lines
Time program
On the Program tab of the 761 Compact IC window a user-defined
time program for the remote output lines of the 761 Compact IC
can be entered. This program is started automatically as defined
in the Start mode window (see section 4.4.3) either at the moment
the determination is started (
moment the sample is injected (
pressure pump.
Entry range: 0.20 ... 2.50 mL/min
Startup value for maximum pressure limit
for high-pressure pump.
Entry range:
0.0 ... 25.0 MPa
Startup value for minimum pressure limit for
high-pressure pump.
Entry range:
0.0 ... 25.0 MPa
Startup value for full scale range.
Selection:
50, 250, 1000 µS/cm
Startup value for remote line settings 1…8.
Selection: 0, 1
Start with determination) or at the
Start with inject).
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Program tab contains the two following subpages:
The
Program Main time program with all program
steps.
Remote configuration Possibility for creation of user-defined
remote commands.
Program
On the Program subpage, program steps including time, program
instruction and parameter can be entered.
First column Time at which program instruction is ap-
plied.
Entry range:
0.0 ... 999.9 min
If no time is entered, the program instruction is applied together with the last instruction with time entry.
Second column Program instruction (see below).
In addition to these predefined instructions,
user-defined remote commands can be entered if activated on the Remote configura-
tion
tab.
Third column Parameter for program instruction (see be-
low).
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ENABLED Enable program start (a disabled program
is not started).
<Add> Add new program instruction.
<Delete> Delete selected program instruction.
<Verify> Test the time program (error messages are
displayed if program is wrong).
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List of program instructions
The following program instructions can be added to the time program on the Program subpage:
Instruction Parameter entry Meaning
Valve Inject, Fill
Switch injection valve to "INJECT"
or "FILL" position.
FullScale 50, 250, 1000
µS/cm
ICPump on, off Switch on or off the high-pressure
Set full scale range to the selected value.
pump.
Flow 0.2 ... 2.5 mL/min Set flow rate of the high-pressure
pump to the desired value.
Pmax 0.0 ... 25.0 MPa Set maximum pressure limit for
the high-pressure pump to the desired value.
Pmin 0.0 ... 25.0 MPa Set minimum pressure limit for
the high-pressure pump to the desired value.
Remote 0, 1, *, p Set remote output lines 1...8 to
the desired values. For entry of the
first value, enter 1, 0, p or *. For entry of the other values, move the
cursor in front of the value to be
changed and enter 1, 0, p or *.
Program END, RESET The END flag can be used to end a
program, especially if the program
time should be longer than the
chromatogram duration. Additional
steps after this flag are not allowed.
RESET flag is used to reset the
The
parameters to the system startup
values.
Suppressor Switch suppressor module to the
next position.
Peristaltic on, off Switch on or off the peristaltic
pump.
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Remote configuration
On the Remote configuration subtab user-defined remote commands can be defined, which can be inserted into a time program after being activated with <Activate>.
Name (1st column) User-definable name of the remote com-
mand (e.g. Start_766).
Remote command (2nd column)
<Add> Add new remote command.
<Delete> Delete selected remote command.
<Activate> Activate the defined remote commands for
Configuration
The Configuration tab in the system settings window contains configuration settings for the 761 Compact IC.
Setting the remote output lines 1…8.
0 (line off, inactive, open)
1 (line on, active, 0 V)
p (pulse)
* (leave line in current status)
For entry of the first value, enter 1, 0, p or *.
For entry of the other values, move the cursor in front of the value to be changed and
enter 1, 0, p or *.
insertion into the time program.
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761 unit version Selection of instrument version:
761.0010 = 761 Compact IC without sup-
pressor
761.0020 = 761 Compact IC with suppres-
sor
Links
Suppressor Suppressor module:
Autostep with Automatic switching to the next position
each time the injection valve is switched either to the Fill or to the Inject position.
Use peristaltic pump
If this option is disabled, the peristaltic
pump is not switched on automatically at
the start of a determination or with Startup
hardware
Polarity Selection of the output signal polarity:
+ positive polarity (for anions)
– negative polarity (for cations)
Measure channel Display of the data source selected in the
Data source window (see section 6.19.2).
.
The Links tab of the 761 Compact IC is used for COM port selection
and settings (details see section 5.2.4 Links).
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6.4.4 Hardware settings
Selection of the Hardware menu item of the 761 icon using the right
mouse button opens the hardware settings window consisting of
the three tabs Hardware, Outputs and Alarm stops.
Hardware
The Hardware tab of the hardware settings window defines general parameters which are set automatically at power on of the
761 Compact IC.
Remote lines after power on
The remote output lines 1…8 are set to this
values after power on or a manual stop with
Shutdown hardware.
Selection: 0, 1
Thermostat Operating temperature of the conductivity
cell.
Selection: 25, 30, 35, 40, 45 °C, off
Thermostatting functions only if the ambient temperature is at least 5 °C lower than the operating temperature. It normally takes 30…60 min after power on until
a temperature stability of ± 0.01 °C is attained.
Flow correction Factor for correction of the difference be-
tween displayed and actual flow rate of the
high-pressure pump.
Range: 0.9 ... 1.09
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The flow correction is determined by measurement of the actual flow rate with the aid
of a measuring cylinder as follows:
Displayed flow rate
Flow correction =
Measured flow rate
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Cell constant Cell constant of the conductivity cell for cor-
rect display of the absolute conductivity.
Enter the cell constant printed on the detector block into this field.
Range: 0.1 ... 99.9 /cm
For a precise determination of the cell constant, pump a calibration solution of known
conductivity through the IC system, observe
the displayed conductivity and change the
cell constant until the correct conductivity
value is displayed.
<Break times> Possibility for changing the break times for
injection valve Valve and suppressor module
Suppressor.
These values should only be changed after consulting the Metrohm Service.
Outputs
The Outputs tab of the hardware settings window defines remote
output signals to be set automatically if specific events occur.
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Event Events for automatic remote signal output:
Inject
Switching of the injection valve to the "IN-
JECT" position.
Fill
Switching of the injection valve to the "FILL"
Suppressor step
position.
Switching of the suppressor module to the
next position.
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Pump stop (P max/min)
Pump stopped because pressure limits are
exceeded.
Hardware error
Alarm leak detector
Remote line
PowerOn values Display of the power on startup values for
Pulse length Length of a pulse in ms.
Alarm stops
The Alarm stops tab of the hardware settings window defines the
events for which the 761 Compact IC is stopped immediately. At
an alarm stop, high-pressure pump and peristaltic pump are
stopped immediately, the running determination and the active
sample queue are also stopped.
Hardware error detected at the 761 Com-
pact IC (high-pressure pump, injection
valve, or suppressor not working correctly).
Leak detector has detected solvent in the
instruments interior.
Set remote output lines 1…8.
Selection: 0 (line off, inactive, open)
1 (line on, active, 0 V)
p (pulse output)
* (leave line in current status)
remote output lines set on the Hardware tab.
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Event Events for alarm stop:
Pump stop
Pump stopped because pressure limits are
exceeded.
Hardware error
Hardware error detected at the 761 Com-
pact IC (high-pressure pump, injection
valve, or suppressor not working correctly).
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Leak Leak detector has detected solvent in the
instruments interior. This information is also
stored in the instrument itself, so that it is
stopped automatically even without connection to the PC.
Power on
Temporary power failure at the 761 Com-
pact IC hardware.
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6.5 817 Bioscan
6.5 817 Bioscan
6.5.1 817 Bioscan features
The Metrohm 817 Bioscan is a pulsed amperometric detector for
use with a modular IC system. The instrument is designed to
carry out determination of carbohydrates but is also capable of
analyzing alcohols (polyalcohols), sugar alcohols, as well as other
oxidizable substances.
The 817 Bioscan is fully operated using the «IC Net» program. It
is normally connected directly to a PC COM port using the
6.2134.080 or 6.2134.090 cable and the 6.2125.150 Adaptor.
For detailed information about the 817 Bioscan see 817 Instruc-
tions for Use.
6.5.2 817 Bioscan icon
The 817 icon is available in the system window if a 817 Bioscan has
been installed with the New system wizard or by using the
Setup/New devices/Install new device option of the SYSTEM window
(see section 6.1.2).
If the system is connected and the
right mouse button, the following menu appears:
Open Open the 817 Bioscan window for parameter settings
Unlink Delete the 817 icon from the system.
6.5.3 817 Bioscan window
817 icon / Open
The 817 Bioscan window for parameter settings is opened by selecting this menu option with the right mouse button or by doubleclicking the 817 icon in the SYSTEM window. It consists of the four
tabs Manual, Method parameters, Program, and Links.
817 icon is clicked with the
(this window can also be opened by double-clicking
the icon).
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Manual
The Manual tab of the 817 Bioscan window is only available for a
connected system.
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Mode Selection of detector mode:
DC In DC mode, a constant potential is applied
to the working electrode, the analytes are
oxidized or reduced in accordance with
their electrochemical properties.
Pulse The Pulse mode works with three different
working potentials, which are applied cyclically. This frees the electrode surface from
any adhering reaction products after each
sweep and an activated surface is produced for the next measurement.
Scan The Scan mode allows potential/current
curves to be recorded.
Cell Manual control of amperometric detector
cell:
<On> Switch on detector cell.
<Off> Switch off detector cell.
Oven Manual control of column oven (heater):
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<On> Switch on oven.
<Off> Switch off oven.
Temperature Temperature of column oven.
Range:
Control Manual setting of 4 control lines.
<Set> Set control lines to selected states.
Aux1, Aux2, Cont1, Cont2
15 ... 60 °C
Setting of 4 control lines.
Selection:
0, 1, *
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Valve Manual switching of the injection valve at
the 812 Valve Unit:
<Fill> Switch injection valve to "Fill" position (con-
trol line Cont1 is set to 0).
<Inject> Switch injection valve to "Inject" position
(control line Cont1 is set to 1).
DC mode
Analog output
Manual setting of the analog output signal
to zero.
<Zero> Trigger the autozero function.
Actual
Mode Display of current detector mode.
Cell Display of current cell state.
Oven
Control
Display of actual values.
Display of current ovent state.
Display of current control line settings.
The DC mode subtab of the Method parameters tab on the 817 Bio-
scan
window is used to set the parameters for the DC mode. This
window is only available if Mode has been set to DC on the Manual
tab.
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Method data
Cell potential Electric potential applied to the amperomet-
ric detector cell in V
Range: -2 ... +2 V.
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Oven Switching on/off column oven and setting
operating temperature.
Range: 15 ... 60 °C
Range Selection of measuring range:
pA 10 ... 5000 pA.
nA 0.1 ... 50 nA.
µA 0.01 ... 5 µA.
Full scale The full scale range (operating range) sets
the desired sensitivity for the analog output.
The possible values of the full scale range
depend on the preset measuring Range.
Filter Electronic damping of the analog output
signal.
Selection: 0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 1, 2, 5 s
Offset
Offset of the zero point for the analog out-
put signal.
Selection: -50 ... +50 % (in steps of 10 %)
Actual
Cell potential Display of current cell potential in V
Oven Display of current oven state.
Range Display of current measuring range.
Full scale Display of current full scale range.
Filter Display of current damping constant.
Offset Display of current offset.
<Set> Send current parameters immediately to the
Pulse mode
The Pulse mode subtab of the Method parameters tab on the 817
Bioscan
This window is only available if
Manual tab.
Method data
817 Bioscan. Parameters are not stored in
the system file (*.smt) as long as the file is
not saved.
window is used to set the parameters for the pulse mode.
Mode has been set to Pulse on the
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Cell Definition of three different working poten-
tials, which are applied to the amperometric
detector cell cyclically. The set potentials
are graphically displayed if the Method option is enabled above the graphic window.
E1, E2, E3 Working potentials.
Range: -2 ... +2 V.
t1, t2, t3 Time duration to apply the working poten-
tial.
Range: 0.01 ... 2 s
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Sample time Measuring time at the end of working po-
tential E1.
Selection: 20, 40, 60, 80, 100 ms
Oven Switching on/off column oven and setting
operating temperature.
Range: 15 ... 60 °C
Range Selection of measuring range:
pA 10 ... 5000 pA.
nA 0.1 ... 50 nA.
µA 0.01 ... 5 µA.
Full scale The full scale range (operating range) sets
the desired sensitivity for the analog output.
The possible values of the full scale range
depend on the preset measuring Range.
Offset Offset of the zero point for the analog out-
put signal.
Selection:
Actual
-50 ... +50 % (in steps of 10 %)
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E1, E2, E3 Display of current working potentials in V.
t1, t2, t3 Display of current time durations for work-
ing potentials in s.
Sample time Display of current sample time in ms.
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Cycle potentials Graphical display of cycle potentials.
<Set> Send current parameters immediately to the
Scan mode
The Scan mode subtab of the Method parameters tab on the 817
Bioscan
for the scan mode. This window is only available if Mode has been
set to Scan on the Manual tab.
Oven Display of current oven state.
Range Display of current measuring range.
Full scale Display of current full scale range.
Offset Display of current offset.
Method Display of working potentials set in the
Method data frame.
Actual Display of current working potentials.
817 Bioscan. Parameters are not stored in
the system file (*.smt) as long as the file is
not saved.
window is used for parameter setting and curve display
Parameters
Method data
Cell potential Definition of start and end potential for a
E1 Start potential for sweep.
E2 End potential for sweep.
Scan cycle Definition of scan cycle:
Scan rate Definition of scan rate in mV/s.
Oven Switching on/off column oven and setting
Range Selection of measuring range:
user-defined potential sweep, which is applied to the amperometric detector cell.
Range: -2 ... +2 V.
Range: -2 ... +2 V.
full double scan E1 ... E2 ... E1
half single scan E1 ... E2
Selection: full, half
Selection: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 mV/s
operating temperature.
Range: 15 ... 60 °C
pA 10 ... 5000 pA.
nA 0.1 ... 50 nA.
µA 0.01 ... 5 µA.
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Full scale The full scale range (operating range) sets
the desired sensitivity for the analog output.
The possible values of the full scale range
depend on the preset measuring Range.
Offset Offset of the zero point for the analog out-
put signal.
Selection:
Actual
E1, E2 Display of current start and end potentials
-50 ... +50 % (in steps of 10 %)
in V.
Scan cycle Display of current scan cycle mode.
Scan rate Display of current scan rate in mV/s.
Oven Display of current oven state.
Range Display of current measuring range.
Full scale Display of current full scale range.
Offset Display of current offset.
<Set> Send current parameters immediately to the
817 Bioscan. Parameters are not stored in
the system file (*.smt) as long as the file is
not saved.
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Operations
Links
Caption Possibility to enter a title which is written on
top of the scan mode graphics window.
<Add date & time>
The current date and time are added to the
title defined in the Caption field.
State Display of current state.
<Start> Start scan mode sweep.
<Stop> Stop scan mode sweep.
<Copy to clipboard> Copy the content of the scan mode graph-
ics window to the clipboard.
The Links tab of the 817 Bioscan is used for COM port selection
and settings (details see section 5.2.4 Links).
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6.6 733 IC Separation Center
6.6 733 IC Separation Center
6.6.1 733 IC Separation Center features
The Metrohm 733 IC Separation Center is a thermally and electronically isolated wet part which accommodates injectors, columns, detectors, suppressor module and pulsation dampener
and is controlled by and connected to the 732 IC Detector. The
following versions are available:
• 2.733.0010 IC Separation Center with 1 injector
• 2.733.0120 IC Separation Center with 2 injectors, metal-free
• 2.733.0130 IC Separation Center with 1 injector and 1 sup-
pressor module, metal-free
The 733 IC Separation Center, which is normally operated by the
732 IC Detector, can be fully operated using the «IC Net» program.
The 733 IC Separation Center with one injection valve is normally connected to the 732 IC Detector using the 6.2125.090 cable. For the operation of a 733 IC Separation Center with two independent columns and two injection valves, two individual
732 IC Detectors are needed. Each of this detectors is connected
to the 733 IC Separation Center using a 6.2125.090 cable. For
operation of a two-valve system with «IC Net», two 732 icons and
two 733 icons (one for valve A and one for valve B) have to be installed in the SYSTEM window. To install the 733 IC Separation
Center in a system the 733 IC Separation Center device must be selected, the type of Separation Center is detected automatically.
If the Separation Center is connected to the 762 IC Interface,
one 6.2115.070 cable for every event line is needed. The number
depends on the type of Separation Center, i.e. for the 733.0130 IC
Separation Center three event lines are necessary to control the
valve (fill, inject) and the suppressor (step). In this case the appropriate 733.0XX0 Separation Center device must be selected to
install the 733 IC Separation Center in a system.
For detailed information about the 733 IC Separation Center see
732/733 Instructions for Use. Examples for interconnections
with the 733 IC Separation Center, the 732 IC Detector and the
762 IC Interface can be found in the 762 Instructions for Use.
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6.6.2 733 IC Separation Center icon
The 733 icon is available in the SYSTEM window if a 733 IC Separa-
tion Center
has been installed with the New system wizard or by us-
ing the Setup/New devices/Install new device option of the SYSTEM
window (see section 6.1.2).
If the system is connected and the 733 icon is clicked with the
right mouse button, the following menu appears:
Open Open the 733 IC Separation Center window for parame-
ter settings (this window can also be opened by double-clicking the icon).
Unlink Delete the 733 icon from the system.
6.6.3 733 IC Separation Center window
733 icon / Open
The 733 IC Separation Center window for parameter settings is
opened by selecting this menu option with the right mouse button
or by double-clicking the 733 icon in the SYSTEM window. It consists of the three tabs Manual, Program and Links.
Manual
The Manual tab of the 733 IC Separation Center window is only available for a connected system. The parameters and buttons for
manual operation depend on the type of instrument connected.
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733 IC Separation Center connected to 732 733.0130 Separation Center connected to 762
Configuration Display of current instrument configuration.
valve A 733 IC Separation Center with 1 injector.
valve A + valve B 733 IC Separation Center with 2 injectors.
valve A + suppressor
733 IC Separation Center with 1 injector
and 1 suppressor module.
Valve A
fill/inject Display of current valve position.*
<FILL> Switch valve A to "fill" position.
<INJECT> Switch valve A to "inject" position.
Valve B
fill/inject Display of current valve position.*
<FILL> Switch valve B to "fill" position.
<INJECT> Switch valve B to "inject" position.
Suppressor
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in position Display of current suppressor status.*
<STEP> Switch suppressor module to next position.
Auto Step *
fill, inject, off Display of current auto step status.
Entry field Set automatic switching of the suppressor
module after each "fill" or "inject" of valve A.
Selection: fill, inject, off
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* only available for 733 IC Separation Center connected to 732
Time program
The Program tab is only available for a 733.0XX0 Separation Center
connected to a 762 IC Interface. The 733 IC Separation Center
that is connected to a 732 IC Detector is controlled by the time
program of the detector.
On the Program tab of the 733.0XX0 Separation Center window a
user-defined time program can be entered. This program is
started automatically as defined in the Start mode window (see
section 4.4.3) either at the moment the determination is started
(Start with determination) or at the moment the sample is injected
(Start with inject).
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First column Time at which program instruction is ap-
plied.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 999.9 min
If no time is entered, the program instruction is applied together with the last instruction with time entry.
Second column Program instruction (see below).
Third column Parameter for program instruction (see be-
low).
ENABLED Enable program start (a disabled program
is not started).
<Add> Add new program instruction.
<Delete> Delete selected program instruction.
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<Verify> Test the time program (error messages are
displayed if program is wrong).
List of program instructions
The following program instructions can be added to the time program on the Program page:
Instruction Parameter entry Meaning
ValveA fill, inject
ValveB fill, inject Switch injection valve B to “fill” or
Step Rotate suppressor to the next
Links
The Links tab of the 733 IC Separation Center is used for COM port
selection and settings (details see section 5.2.4 Links), resp. for
Event line selection.
6.7 709 IC Pump
6.7.1 709 IC Pump features
The Metrohm 709 IC Pump is a serial dual piston high pressure
pump for ion chromatography. The two following versions are
available:
Switch injection valve A to “fill” or
“inject” position.
inject” position.
“
position.
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• 2.709.0010 IC Pump (standard version)
• 2.709.0110 IC Pump (metal-free version)
The 709 IC Pump, which is normally operated using the keypad of
the instrument or via 732 IC Detector, can be fully operated using
the «IC Net» program. It can be connected either to the 732 IC
Detector using the 6.2125.060 cable, to the 762 IC Interface using
the 6.2134.080 or 6.2134.090 cable, or to a PC COM port using
the 6.2134.040 or 6.2134.100 cable. If it is connected to the 732
IC Detector, the Isocratic pump 709 for 732 device must be selected
for the installation of the 709 IC Pump in a system. If it is connected to the 762 IC Interface, the Isocratic pump 709 device must
be selected for the installation of the 709 IC Pump in a system.
Examples for interconnections with the 709 IC Pump can be
found in the 762 Instructions for Use.
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The cable connection between 709 IC Pump and 732 IC Detector, 762 IC Interface or PC must be made before switching on
the instrument. In order to operate the 709 IC Pump with «IC
Net», the external control must be switched on using the [ Ext. ]
key.
For detailed information about the 709 IC Pump see 709 Instructions for Use.
6.7.2 709 IC Pump icon
The 709 icon is available in the SYSTEM window if an Isocratic pump
709 or an Isocratic pump 709 for 732 has been installed with the New
system wizard
option of the SYSTEM window (see section 6.1.2).
or by using the Setup/New devices/Install new device
If the system is connected and the 709 icon is clicked with the
right mouse button, the following menu appears:
Open Open the 709 IC Pump window for parameter settings
Unlink Delete the 709 icon from the system.
6.7.3 709 IC Pump window
709 icon / Open
The 709 IC Pump window for parameter settings and manual control is opened by selecting this menu option with the right mouse
button or by double-clicking the
consists of the three tabs Settings, Links and Advanced.
Settings
The Settings tab of the 709 IC Pump window is only available for a
connected system.
(this window can also be opened by double-clicking
the icon).
709 icon in the SYSTEM window. It
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Pressure Live display of current pressure in MPa.
This field is also available for the WATCH
WINDOW
.
Flow Live display of current flow in mL/min. This
field is also available for the WATCH WIN-
DOW
.
New flow A new flow can be set by moving the scroll
bar, by entering a value or by changing the
value using the up and down arrows.
Entry range: 0.01 ... 5.00 mL/min
Min/Max pressure The minimum and maximum pressure limit
for the 709 IC Pump can be set in steps of
0.1 MPa.
Entry range:
0.0 ... 50.0 MPa.
The set maximum limit value should lie be-
tween 5 to 10 MPa above the particular
operating pressure or the maximum admissible operating pressure of the column
used. If the pump exceeds the preset limit
value during operation, it is switched off
immediately. At the same time, the
Pressure
field color in the 709 settings window and in
the WATCH WINDOW is changed to the
value set for Out of range.
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The set minimum limit value should lie far
enough below the particular operating
pressure. If the pump pressure falls below
this preset lower limit during operation and
this pressure drop persist for several revolutions of the pump cam due to leaks or interrupted inflow of the eluent, the pump is
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automatically switched off. At the same
time, the Pressure field color in the 709 settings window and in the WATCH WINDOW is
changed to the value set for Out of range.
<Set> Send current parameters immediately to the
709 IC Pump (only available if pump is running). Parameters are not stored in the system file (*.smt) as long as the file is not
saved.
<Start> Set current parameters and start 709 IC
Pump drive.
<Stop> Stop 709 IC Pump drive.
Links
The Links tab of the 709 IC Pump is used for COM port selection
and settings (details see section 5.2.4 Links).
Advanced
The Advanced tab of the 709 IC Pump window is only available for a
connected system.
Correction factor Flow correction factor to adjust the dis-
played flow to the actual flow measured
with the aid of a measuring cylinder.
Entry range: 0.90 ... 1.10
<Ask> Read current Correction factor value.
<Set> Send current Correction factor value to the
709 IC Pump. This parameter is not stored
in the system file (
*.smt) as long as the file is
not saved.
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6.8 Metrohm solvent delivery unit
6.8 Metrohm solvent delivery unit
6.8.1 Metrohm SDU features
A Metrohm SDU (Solvent Delivery Unit) system can be used for
high-pressure gradient mixture of one to four eluents. For each
eluent, a 709 IC Pump is used. Each 709 IC Pump must be connected to the 762 IC Interface using a 6.2134.080 or 6.2134.090
cable. Examples for interconnections with the 709 IC Pump can
be found in the 762 Instructions for Use.
The outlet capillaries of the 709 IC Pumps must be connected to
a mixing chamber from where one inlet capillary leads to the injection valve of the 733 IC Separation Center.
For detailed information about the 709 IC Pump see 709 Instruc-
tions for Use.
6.8.2 Metrohm SDU icon
The SDU icon is available in the SYSTEM window if an SDU (Solvent
Delivery Unit) has been installed with the New system wizard or by
using the Setup/New devices/Install new device option of the SYS-
TEM
window (see section 6.1.2). The SDU icon consists of one to
four 709 IC Pump icons one above the other depending on the
SDU type installed.
If the system is connected and the SDU icon is clicked with the
right mouse button, the following menu appears:
Open Open the SDU window for parameter settings (this
Unlink Delete the SDU icon from the system.
window can also be opened by double-clicking the
icon).
6.8.3 Metrohm SDU window
SDU icon / Open
The Pump control system window for parameter settings and manual control is opened by selecting this menu option with the right
mouse button or by double-clicking the
window. It consists of the four tabs Manual, Program, Interfaces,
and Links.
Manual
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The Manual tab of the Metrohm SDU window is only available for a
connected system.
Pressure Live display of current pressure in MPa.
This field is also available for the WATCH
WINDOW
Flow Live display of current flow in mL/min. This
.
field is also available for the WATCH WIN-
DOW
.
New flow A new flow can be set by moving the scroll
bar, by entering a value or by changing the
value using the up and down arrows.
Entry range:
0.01 ... 20.00 mL/min (depending
on number of pumps)
Min/Max pressure The minimum and maximum pressure limit
for the individual pump units can be set in
steps of 0.1 MPa.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 50.0 MPa.
%B Individual flow rate for pump B in percent of
total flow.
Entry range: 0 ... 100 %
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%C Individual flow rate for pump C in percent of
total flow.
Entry range:
%D Individual flow rate for pump D in percent of
0 ... 100 %
total flow.
Entry range: 0 ... 100 %
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Stop after Stop time for all pump drives.
Entry range: 0 ... 99999 min
Time left Display of time left before pumps are
stopped.
<Set> Send current parameters immediately to the
pump control system. Parameters are not
stored in the system file (*.smt) as long as
the file is not saved.
<Start> Start all pump drives.
<Stop> Stop all pump drives.
Program
The Program tab of the SDU window contains a time program for
the pump control system to define eluent gradients.
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Flow Overall flow of pump control system in
mL/min. This value is also available for the
WATCH WINDOW. This field is only available
if the
Show flow column option is disabled.
Entry range: 0.01 ... 20.00 mL/min (depending
on number of pumps)
Stop pumps after the run
Stop pumps after the determination.
Program table
Number Row number in the program table (read-
only).
Time Time at which the flow and/or gradient is
changed.
Entry range: 0.0 ... 99999 min
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Flow Overall flow of pump control system in
mL/min.
Entry range: 0.01 ... 20.00 mL/min (depending
on number of pumps)
%B Individual flow rate for pump B in percent of
total flow.
Entry range: 0 ... 100 %
%C Individual flow rate for pump C in percent of
total flow.
Entry range: 0 ... 100 %
%D Individual flow rate for pump D in percent of
total flow.
Entry range:
Enabled Enable time program start (a disabled pro-
0 ... 100 %
gram is not started).
Show flow column Show Flow column in the program table.
<Add> Add a new line to the time program.
<Delete> Delete the selected line from the time pro-
<Start> Start all pump drives.
Interfaces
The Interfaces tab of the SDU window is only available for a connected system.
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Number of eluents Number of eluents used for gradient mixing.
Pumps List of used pumps for gradient mixing.
Clicking on <A>, <B>, <C>, or <D> opens the
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