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Metrohm viva 1.1 User Manual

viva 1.1
Online Help
8.103.8018EN / 2014-09-22
Metrohm AG CH-9100 Herisau Switzerland Phone +41 71 353 85 85 Fax +41 71 353 89 01 info@metrohm.com www.metrohm.com
viva 1.1
8.103.8018EN / 2014-09-22
Online Help
05.2014 ek/doe
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1 Introduction 1
1.1 Welcome to viva ................................................................... 1
1.2 Operation .............................................................................. 2
1.3 Device integration ................................................................ 3
1.4 Method editor ....................................................................... 3
1.5 Database ................................................................................ 4
1.6 Communication ..................................................................... 5
1.7 Conformity ............................................................................ 5
1.8 Versions ................................................................................. 6
1.9 Online help ............................................................................ 6
1.10 What is new in viva? ............................................................. 8
1.10.1 New features ........................................................................... 8
1.10.2 Improvements ....................................................................... 10
1.10.3 Fixed bugs and problems ....................................................... 11
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2 General program functions 15
2.1 Program parts ..................................................................... 15
2.1.1 Program parts ........................................................................ 15
2.1.2 Workplace - User interface .................................................... 16
2.1.3 Database - User interface ....................................................... 16
2.1.4 Method - User interface ......................................................... 17
2.1.5 Configuration - User interface ................................................ 17
2.1.6 Manual control - User interface ............................................. 18
2.2 Login / password protection ............................................. 18
2.2.1 General information on login / password protection .............. 18
2.2.2 Logging in ............................................................................. 19
2.2.3 Logging out manually ............................................................ 20
2.2.4 Logging out automatically ..................................................... 20
2.2.5 Changing the password ......................................................... 20
2.3 Formula editor .................................................................... 21
2.3.1 Input field .............................................................................. 22
2.3.2 Calculation algorithms ........................................................... 23
2.3.3 Variables ............................................................................... 24
2.3.4 Operators/functions ............................................................... 43
2.3.5 Molar mass calculator ............................................................ 76
2.4 Editing ................................................................................. 77
2.4.1 Selecting the date .................................................................. 77
2.4.2 Text editor ............................................................................. 78
2.4.3 Hyperlink ............................................................................... 79
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2.5 E-mail ................................................................................... 79
2.5.1 Sending an e-mail .................................................................. 79
3 Workplace 80
3.1 Workplace - General ........................................................... 80
3.1.1 Workplace - Definition ........................................................... 80
3.1.2 Workplace - User interface .................................................... 80
3.1.3 Workplace - Menu bar ........................................................... 80
3.1.4 Workplace - Toolbar .............................................................. 83
3.1.5 Workplace - Subwindows ...................................................... 83
3.1.6 Workplace - Functions ........................................................... 84
3.1.7 Views .................................................................................... 86
3.2 Workplaces ......................................................................... 89
3.2.1 Creating a new workplace ..................................................... 89
3.2.2 Editing a workplace ............................................................... 89
3.2.3 Displaying the workplace ....................................................... 90
3.2.4 Closing a workplace .............................................................. 91
3.3 Sample tables ...................................................................... 91
3.3.1 Editing the sample table ........................................................ 91
3.3.2 Sample table - Properties ..................................................... 101
3.3.3 Sample table manager ......................................................... 110
3.4 Sample assignment table ................................................. 113
3.4.1 Sample assignment table ..................................................... 113
3.4.2 Sample assignment .............................................................. 114
3.4.3 Entering an assignment ID ................................................... 114
3.5 Text templates .................................................................. 115
3.5.1 List of text templates ........................................................... 115
3.5.2 Editing a text template ......................................................... 115
3.6 Run subwindow ................................................................ 116
3.6.1 Run - General ...................................................................... 116
3.6.2 Run test ............................................................................... 116
3.6.3 Single determination ............................................................ 118
3.6.4 Determination series ............................................................ 129
3.7 Method subwindow ......................................................... 156
3.7.1 Method window - General .................................................. 156
3.7.2 Method window - Method run ............................................ 156
3.7.3 Method window - Evaluation ............................................... 158
3.8 Live display subwindow ................................................... 159
3.8.1 Live display - General ........................................................... 159
3.8.2 Live display - Tracks ............................................................. 160
3.8.3 Live display - Application note ............................................. 161
3.8.4 Live display - Messages ........................................................ 161
3.8.5 Live display - Properties ........................................................ 162
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3.9 Curves subwindow ........................................................... 168
3.9.1 Curve display ....................................................................... 168
3.9.2 Curve properties .................................................................. 173
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4 Database 195
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3.10 Report subwindow ........................................................... 193
3.10.1 Report - General .................................................................. 193
3.10.2 Latest report ........................................................................ 193
3.10.3 Selected report .................................................................... 193
3.10.4 Report overview .................................................................. 193
3.10.5 Properties report overview ................................................... 194
4.1 Database - General ........................................................... 195
4.1.1 Database - Definition ........................................................... 195
4.1.2 Database - User interface ..................................................... 195
4.1.3 Database - Menu bar ........................................................... 196
4.1.4 Database - Toolbar .............................................................. 199
4.1.5 Database - Subwindow ........................................................ 201
4.1.6 Database - Functions ........................................................... 202
4.1.7 Views .................................................................................. 202
4.2 Database display .............................................................. 206
4.2.1 Opening a database ............................................................ 206
4.2.2 Selecting a database ............................................................ 207
4.2.3 Displaying a single database ................................................ 208
4.2.4 Displaying databases next to one another ............................ 208
4.2.5 Displaying databases one above the other ........................... 208
4.2.6 Closing a database .............................................................. 208
4.3 Managing databases ........................................................ 209
4.3.1 Managing databases ........................................................... 209
4.3.2 Creating a new database ..................................................... 210
4.3.3 Renaming a database .......................................................... 210
4.3.4 Deleting a database ............................................................. 211
4.3.5 Database properties ............................................................. 211
4.3.6 Backing up a database manually .......................................... 215
4.3.7 Restoring a database ........................................................... 216
4.4 Templates .......................................................................... 217
4.4.1 Report templates ................................................................. 217
4.4.2 Control chart templates ....................................................... 257
4.4.3 Export templates ................................................................. 261
4.5 Determination overview .................................................. 269
4.5.1 Determination overview - General ........................................ 269
4.5.2 Determination overview - Functions ..................................... 274
4.6 Curves subwindow ........................................................... 330
4.6.1 Curve display ....................................................................... 330
4.6.2 Curve properties .................................................................. 337
4.7 Subwindow Information .................................................. 356
4.7.1 Information - Overview ........................................................ 356
4.7.2 Information - Determination ................................................ 357
4.7.3 Information - Method .......................................................... 359
4.7.4 Information - Sample ........................................................... 361
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4.7.5 Information - Configuration ................................................. 362
4.7.6 Information - Messages ....................................................... 365
4.7.7 Information - Determination comment ................................ 366
4.8 Results subwindow .......................................................... 366
4.8.1 Results - General .................................................................. 366
4.8.2 Results - Result overview ...................................................... 366
4.8.3 Results - Results ................................................................... 367
4.8.4 Results - User-defined results ............................................... 368
4.8.5 Results - Properties .............................................................. 370
5 Method 372
5.1 Method - General ............................................................. 372
5.1.1 Method - Definition ............................................................. 372
5.1.2 Method - User interface ....................................................... 372
5.1.3 Method - Menu bar ............................................................. 373
5.1.4 Method - Toolbar ................................................................ 375
5.1.5 Method - Subwindow .......................................................... 377
5.1.6 Method - Functions ............................................................. 377
5.2 Method editor ................................................................... 378
5.2.1 New method ....................................................................... 378
5.2.2 Opening a method .............................................................. 378
5.2.3 Selecting a method .............................................................. 380
5.2.4 Editing a method ................................................................. 381
5.2.5 Checking a method ............................................................. 387
5.2.6 Saving a method ................................................................. 388
5.2.7 Printing a method report ..................................................... 389
5.2.8 Closing a method ................................................................ 390
5.3 Managing methods .......................................................... 391
5.3.1 Managing methods ............................................................. 391
5.3.2 Renaming a method ............................................................ 392
5.3.3 Copying a method ............................................................... 393
5.3.4 Moving a method ................................................................ 393
5.3.5 Deleting a method ............................................................... 393
5.3.6 Sending a method to ........................................................... 393
5.3.7 Exporting a method ............................................................. 394
5.3.8 Importing a method ............................................................ 394
5.3.9 Renaming an imported method ........................................... 394
5.3.10 Showing the method history ................................................ 395
5.4 Method groups ................................................................. 396
5.4.1 Managing method groups .................................................. 396
5.4.2 Editing method groups ........................................................ 397
5.5 Method run subwindow .................................................. 398
5.5.1 Tracks .................................................................................. 398
5.5.2 Commands .......................................................................... 405
5.6 Evaluation subwindow .................................................... 650
5.6.1 Evaluation - General ............................................................ 650
5.6.2 Evaluation - General ............................................................ 651
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5.6.3 Evaluation - Substances ....................................................... 655
5.6.4 Evaluation - Standards ......................................................... 663
5.6.5 Evaluation - Calibration ........................................................ 666
5.6.6 Evaluation - Results .............................................................. 677
5.6.7 Evaluation - Calculated results .............................................. 695
6.1 Configuration - General ................................................... 726
6.1.1 Configuration - Definition .................................................... 726
6.1.2 Configuration - User interface .............................................. 726
6.1.3 Configuration - Menu bar .................................................... 727
6.1.4 Configuration - Toolbar ....................................................... 729
6.1.5 Configuration - Subwindows ............................................... 729
6.1.6 Configuration - Functions .................................................... 730
6.1.7 Views .................................................................................. 731
6.2 Administration .................................................................. 734
6.2.1 User administration ............................................................. 734
6.2.2 Security settings ................................................................... 741
6.2.3 Program administration ....................................................... 747
6.3 Configuration data ........................................................... 752
6.3.1 Export/import ...................................................................... 752
6.3.2 Back up/restore ................................................................... 757
6.3.3 Templates ............................................................................ 760
6.3.4 Options ............................................................................... 765
6.4 Devices subwindow .......................................................... 768
6.4.1 Configuration - Devices ....................................................... 768
6.4.2 Device table ......................................................................... 769
6.4.3 Device properties ................................................................. 773
6.4.4 Device assignment ............................................................... 773
6.5 Solutions subwindow ....................................................... 774
6.5.1 Solutions - General .............................................................. 774
6.5.2 Solution table ...................................................................... 774
6.5.3 Solution properties .............................................................. 777
6.6 Dosing units subwindow ................................................. 781
6.6.1 Dosing units - General ......................................................... 781
6.6.2 Table of dosing units ........................................................... 782
6.6.3 Properties of dosing unit ...................................................... 784
6.7 Sensors/electrodes subwindow ....................................... 792
6.7.1 Sensors/electrodes - General ................................................ 792
6.7.2 Sensor table ........................................................................ 792
6.7.3 Sensor properties ................................................................. 795
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6.8.1 Colorimetric sensors - General ............................................. 798
6.8.2 Table - Colorimetric sensors ................................................. 798
6.8.3 Properties - Colorimetric sensors .......................................... 802
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6.9 Calibration data subwindow ........................................... 811
6.9.1 Calibration data - General .................................................... 811
6.9.2 Calibration data table .......................................................... 811
6.10 Common variables subwindow ....................................... 813
6.10.1 Configuration - Common variables ..................................... 813
6.10.2 Table of common variables .................................................. 813
6.10.3 Properties common variables ............................................... 816
6.11 Global variables subwindow ........................................... 822
6.11.1 Configuration - Global variables ........................................... 822
6.11.2 Table of global variables ...................................................... 822
6.11.3 Properties global variables ................................................... 825
6.12 Rack data subwindow ..................................................... 831
6.12.1 Configuration - Rack data ................................................... 831
6.12.2 Rack table ........................................................................... 831
6.12.3 Rack properties .................................................................... 834
7 Devices 839
7.1 894 Professional CVS ....................................................... 839
7.1.1 894 Professional CVS - Overview ......................................... 839
7.1.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 839
7.1.3 Properties - MSB # ............................................................... 840
7.1.4 Properties - Calibrator .......................................................... 841
7.1.5 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 843
7.1.6 Dialog window Load new program version .......................... 845
7.2 846 Dosing Interface ........................................................ 846
7.2.1 846 Dosing Interface - Overview .......................................... 846
7.2.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 846
7.2.3 Properties - MSB # ............................................................... 847
7.2.4 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 848
7.3 858 Professional Sample Processor ................................ 850
7.3.1 858 Professional Sample Processor - Overview ..................... 850
7.3.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 851
7.3.3 Properties - Tower ............................................................... 852
7.3.4 Properties - Rack .................................................................. 854
7.3.5 Properties - Starting position ................................................ 855
7.3.6 Properties - MSB # ............................................................... 856
7.3.7 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 857
7.3.8 Robotic arm configuration ................................................... 859
7.3.9 External position .................................................................. 860
7.4 919 IC Autosampler plus ................................................. 861
7.4.1 919 IC Autosampler plus - Overview .................................... 861
7.4.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 861
7.4.3 Properties - Tower ............................................................... 862
7.4.4 Properties - Rack .................................................................. 865
7.4.5 Properties - Starting position ................................................ 866
7.4.6 Properties - MSB # ............................................................... 867
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7.4.7 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 868
7.4.8 Robotic arm configuration ................................................... 870
7.4.9 External position .................................................................. 871
7.5 814/815 USB Sample Processor ...................................... 872
7.5.1 814/815 USB Sample Processor - Overview .......................... 872
7.5.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 872
7.5.3 Properties - Tower ............................................................... 873
7.5.4 Properties - Rack .................................................................. 875
7.5.5 Properties - Starting position ................................................ 876
7.5.6 Properties - MSB # ............................................................... 877
7.5.7 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 879
7.5.8 Robotic arm configuration ................................................... 880
7.5.9 External position .................................................................. 882
7.6 Avantes Spectrometer ..................................................... 882
7.6.1 Avantes Spectrometer - Overview ........................................ 882
7.6.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 883
7.6.3 Properties - Settings ............................................................. 884
7.6.4 Properties - Detector ............................................................ 884
7.6.5 Properties - Calibration ........................................................ 885
7.6.6 Properties - Dark spectrum ................................................... 886
7.6.7 Properties - Reference spectrum .......................................... 887
7.6.8 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 888
7.7 089 Photometer ............................................................... 890
7.7.1 089 Photometer - Overview ................................................. 890
7.7.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 890
7.7.3 Properties - Settings ............................................................. 891
7.7.4 Properties - Adjustment ....................................................... 892
7.7.5 Properties - MSB # ............................................................... 892
7.7.6 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 894
7.8 RS-232 device ................................................................... 896
7.8.1 RS-232 device - Overview .................................................... 896
7.8.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 896
7.8.3 Properties - RS-232 .............................................................. 897
7.8.4 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 899
7.8.5 Establishing a connection with the RS-232 device ................ 901
7.9 Barcode reader ................................................................. 901
7.9.1 Barcode reader - General ..................................................... 901
7.9.2 Barcode reader - Overview ................................................... 902
7.9.3 Properties - General ............................................................. 903
7.9.4 Properties - Settings ............................................................. 904
7.9.5 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 904
7.9.6 Establishing a connection with the barcode reader .............. 906
7.10 IO controller ...................................................................... 906
7.10.1 IO controller - Overview ....................................................... 906
7.10.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 907
7.10.3 Properties - Settings ............................................................. 908
7.10.4 Properties - Digital inputs ..................................................... 908
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7.10.5 Properties - Digital outputs .................................................. 913
7.10.6 Properties - Analog inputs .................................................... 916
7.10.7 Properties - Analog outputs ................................................. 918
7.10.8 Properties - Controller .......................................................... 921
7.10.9 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 939
7.11 Stepping Motor Controller .............................................. 941
7.11.1 Stepping Motor Controller - Overview ................................. 941
7.11.2 Properties - General ............................................................. 941
7.11.3 Properties - Settings ............................................................. 942
7.11.4 Properties - Digital inputs ..................................................... 943
7.11.5 Properties - Digital outputs .................................................. 947
7.11.6 Properties - Stepping motors ............................................... 950
7.11.7 Properties - GLP .................................................................. 953
8 Manual control 955
8.1 Manual control - General ................................................. 955
8.2 Manual control - User interface ...................................... 955
8.3 Manual control - Device selection ................................... 956
8.4 Manual control - Functions ............................................. 956
8.4.1 Measuring ........................................................................... 956
8.4.2 Dosing ................................................................................. 959
8.4.3 Stirring ................................................................................ 964
8.4.4 Remote functions ................................................................ 966
8.4.5 Sampler changer functions .................................................. 967
8.4.6 Process analysis functions .................................................... 975
8.5 Manual control - Graphical display ................................. 994
9 Support 995
9.1 How to proceed? .............................................................. 995
9.1.1 Backup ................................................................................ 995
9.1.2 Determinations .................................................................. 1002
9.1.3 Databases .......................................................................... 1014
9.1.4 Configuration data ............................................................ 1018
9.1.5 Methods ............................................................................ 1022
9.1.6 Method groups ................................................................. 1030
9.1.7 Sample tables .................................................................... 1031
9.1.8 Reports .............................................................................. 1035
9.2 Troubleshooting ............................................................. 1040
9.2.1 894 Professional CVS ......................................................... 1040
9.2.2 Peripheral devices .............................................................. 1042
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Glossary 1046
Index 1061
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1 Introduction

1.1 Welcome to viva

Introduction

1 Introduction

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viva is a control and database software for VA measuring instruments.
Overview of the main program features
￭ Easy-to-operate and easily configurable user interface ￭ Simple integration of devices and accessories ￭ Convenient method editor ￭ Database-based program with client/server functionality ￭ Wide range of import and export functions ￭ Conformity ￭ Comprehensive online help ￭ Program versions
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1.2 Operation

Overview of the most important information concerning pro­cess analysis instruments
￭ Process analysis instruments
￭ Process analysis - Commands ￭ Process analysis - Manual control
1.2 Operation
Introduction
The modern user interface makes it easy for you to find your way around viva. All commands and control elements are located where you would expect. The bar on the left edge of the screen gives you access to the five basic elements of viva:
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– IO controller – Stepping Motor Controller
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Depending on the access permissions, these buttons are either visible or invisible. The menu bar is in the upper part of the screen. It is also possible for the individual commands to be hidden, depending on the access per­missions.
In the center of the screen, you can find the information windows with the settings, sample entry masks, live curves or results. This view can be set individually for each user with the aid of the layout manager. As a result, users see only those windows or buttons they actually need for their work. This reduces the introductory period for routine users to a min­imum. Incorrect operation as a result of overcrowded screens is also a thing of the past.
A wide range of tried-and-tested methods allow any user to create new methods quickly and simply and to use them immediately.
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1.3 Device integration

Introduction
The following instruments can be operated with viva:
￭ 894 Professional CVS ￭ 846 Dosing Interface ￭ 858 Professional Sample Processor ￭ 919 IC Autosampler plus ￭ 814/815 USB Sample Processor ￭ IO controller ￭ Stepping Motor controller

1.4 Method editor

Introduction
viva contains a graphical method editor, with which you can define simple and complex analysis procedures. With the aid of the numerous templates, methods can be created quickly and easily. For most routine and automated tasks, there are tried-and-tested methods available. Just a few clicks and they are adapted and ready to use.
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Overview of functions
￭ Method editor (see Chapter 5.2, page 378) ￭ Method manager (see Chapter 5.3, page 391) ￭ Separate management of access permissions for each method group
(see Chapter 5.4.2, page 397)
￭ Templates for method development and calculations (see Chapter
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￭ Plausibility check for methods (see Chapter 5.2.5, page 387)
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1.5 Database

1.5 Database
Introduction
viva is based on an object-oriented database that has proven itself in practice. All program settings, user administration, methods and templates are stored in the configuration database, and the determination data is stored in the determination databases defined by the user. These data­bases can be installed locally on the computer reserved for measurements and represent a simple measurement system. viva is, however, scalable and grows with increasing operational requirements. As soon as data security and central data management make it necessary, viva is installed as a client/server configuration. The viva database is then installed on a server. All measurement and office computers work as clients. All results are stored centrally in this network and can be accessed and reprocessed by all client PCs. In addition, all clients use the same method pool.
The new database has all the major tools necessary for managing, search­ing for and grouping results. Quick filters allow the user to browse through thousands of determinations within seconds and to display the result clearly. Chart plots provide a quick overview of the chronological sequence of the results.
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All options for reprocessing are available to the user.
Overview of functions
￭ Object-oriented client/server database (see Chapter 6.2.3.1, page 747) ￭ Layout manager for database view (see Chapter 3.1.7, page 86) ￭ Quick filters (see Chapter 4.5.2.4, page 278) ￭ Efficient search functions (see Chapter 4.5.2.3, page 275) ￭ Access permissions control for every database (see Chapter 4.3.5.3,
page 212)
￭ Automatic database backup (see Chapter 4.3.5.4, page 213) ￭ Quick result overview or specially designed control charts (see Chapter
4.5.2.16, page 328)
￭ Reprocessing of determinations (see Chapter 4.5.2.5, page 283)
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1.6 Communication

Introduction
viva is communicative. Data generated in viva can be exported in XML and CSV format. This therefore enables a simple connection to all custom­ary LIMS. In addition, exporting to long-term archiving systems is also sup­ported.
The Report generator provides a simple and flexible solution for creat­ing analysis reports. The report generator allows you to freely define the report templates. It is therefore possible to display one or more determi­nations in a layout of your choice as a PDF file or as a printout at any time.
A special feature is that viva can send messages, error messages or results from the method run to the user by e-mail.
Overview of functions
￭ Various export formats, e.g. XML, CSV, TXT (see Chapter 4.4.3, page
261)
￭ Report templates (see Chapter 4.4.1.4.1, page 220) ￭ E-mail functions for status messages, error messages or results (see
Chapter 2.5, page 79)
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1.7 Conformity

Introduction
viva sets new standards with respect to the fulfilling of GMP and GLP requirements. The latest quality standards and validation procedures
were implemented already at the development and programming stage of the software. Access permissions for program functions and determina­tions are defined in a centralized user administration, in which you can create as many users as you like with freely definable access profiles. The system administrator can conveniently access the user administration from any viva client. Access to the software is password-protected and the viva or Windows login can be selected.
Data management is version-controlled, and all data is protected against unauthorized access, modification or deletion in the database. The database itself controls access to the data in network operation and pro­vides archiving and restore functions.
Conformity-relevant properties of viva
￭ Completely developed and validated with conformity in mind ￭ Centralized user administration (see Chapter 6.2.1, page 734) ￭ Detailed access permissions (see Chapter 6.2.1.2, page 735)
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￭ Password protection under viva or Windows (see Chapter 6.2.2, page
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￭ Documentation of all method and result modifications (see Chapter
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Introduction
viva is available in two sales versions which differ with regard to the scope of functions. An upgrade is possible at any time.
Product 6.6065.112 6.6065.113
Maximum number of instruments per PC
User administration • •
Security settings • •
Client/server support •
Number of licenses 1 3
Additional licenses as an option •
XML data export to LIMS • •
Upgrade possible •

1.9 Online help

Introduction
Calling up the help
viva has a very extensive and detailed online help that can be accessed in two ways:
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￭ General access The Help ▶ viva Help menu item or the
icon is used to open the online help with the topic Welcome to viva. From there you can jump to the desired topic via Contents, Index, Search or personal Favorites.
￭ Context-sensitive access You can jump directly to the topic which
contains information on the active element in viva (dialog window, tab) with the [F1] function key on the keyboard.
Symbols and conventions
The following icons and formatting are used in this documentation:
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Link to another help topic that contains information about the marked term.
Method Dialog text
Designation for names of parameters, menu items, tabs and dialog windows in the software.
100 Designation for parameter values in input fields.
File ▶ New... Menu or menu item; path needed to reach a certain
point in the program.
[Next] Button
Formula editor
Formulas can be entered in fields with this icon. The formula editor opens when you click on the (see Chapter 2.3, page 21) icon.
Instruction step
Carry out these steps in the sequence shown.
CAUTION
This symbol draws attention to possible damage to instruments or instrument parts.
Note
This symbol highlights additional information and tips.
Formula field
Formulas can be entered directly or via the formula editor. To open the formula editor, right-click in the formula field with the blue margin.
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1.10 What is new in viva?

1.10 What is new in viva?
Introduction

1.10.1 New features

General
￭ Sample type Intercept
New sample type for brightener determination with the LAT calibra­tion method.
￭ Renaming of the HCR and LCR command variables
The command variables HCR and LCR of the voltammetry commands have been renamed HR and LR.
￭ Creating new methods
Because of the functional expansions in viva 1.1, we recommend that new methods should always be created based on the method tem­plates from viva 1.1.
New calibration methods
￭ LAT
LAT (Linear Approximation Technique) is a calibration method for the determination of the brightener concentration in electroplating baths. LAT is a two-stage process. First, the intercept value is measured, and then, after a solution exchange, the sample.
￭ RC
The response curve is a standardized calibration curve for electroplating bath additives with a suppressing effect. It involves a two-stage pro­cess, in which a calibration curve is first recorded with a standard solu­tion before the sample solution is measured.
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￭ Voltammetry command CPVS
The CPVS (Cyclic Pulse Voltammetric Stripping) command is a voltammetry command for the electroplating bath analysis with CPVS. It is mainly used for the determination of various organic additives in electroplating baths. The CPVS command can only be inserted in VA tracks.
￭ Voltammetry command CP
The CP (chronopotentiometry) command is a voltammetry com­mand for the electroplating bath analysis with CP. It is used for galva­nostatic film deposition as well as for measuring the open-circuit potential in electroplating baths. The CP command can only be inserted in VA tracks.
￭ Measuring command MEAS T
Command for temperature measurements.
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￭ Call command CALL ELECTROLYTE
Command for calling a VA track. The data acquired in the called VA track is used in the RC (Response Curve) calibration method for the determination of additives with a suppressing effect (e.g. leveler).
￭ Dosing command SET TOTAL VOLUME
The SET TOTAL VOLUME command is a dosing command for the manual entry of the current total volume in the measuring vessel, e.g. after automatic rinsing or a manual exchange of solution.
Workplace program part
￭ Peak result display
The peak evaluation results (peak potential and area or height) are shown in the live display directly after the evaluation.
Database program part
￭ Show "Reprocessing with history"
Status display in the Reprocessing dialog window indicating whether Reprocessing with history is activated or deactivated.
￭ "Send with history"
Users can select whether they want to send all versions or only the first and the last version of a determination.
￭ "Export with history"
Users can select whether they want to export all versions or only the first and the last version of a determination. The export of several determinations at the same time is now much faster.
￭ Report templates expanded
All report templates with measurement curve display have been expan­ded such that the measurement curves of all commands are displayed. When updating from viva 1.0 to viva 1.1, an additional, revised report template is installed for each report template installed in viva 1.0. All old report templates with the date Saved = 2013 and Saved by = Metrohm can be deleted.
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￭ Fixed point evaluation
Fixed point evaluations allow users to obtain the measured value for the current or the potential at a previously defined potential or time.
Configuration program part
￭ Setting the option Reprocessing with history
With the new option Reprocessing with history, users can select whether all recalculated versions of a determination (option: on) or only the last and the original determination (option: off) are to be saved in the database. The default setting is off.
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￭ Templates for output lines
Various signal patterns for the output lines are predefined under Tools ▶ Templates. Like custom-designed input lines, they can be exported and imported.
￭ Calibration data subwindow
The Calibration data subwindow lists all calibration data sets. The calibration data list can be output as a PDF file. Data sets that are no longer required can be deleted.
Manual program part
￭ Temperature measurement
The temperature of a solution can be measured manually.

1.10.2 Improvements

General
￭ E-mails to several recipients
E-mails can be sent to several recipients.
￭ Special characters in user-defined results
Additional special characters (+, *, (, )) can be used in the names of user-defined results.
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Workplace program part
￭ Curves subwindow / Measurement curve
In the curve window, a separate tab with the respective command name (e.g. CVS 1) is displayed for each measuring command. The way the tabs are arranged depends on how the commands are ordered in the run.
￭ Curves subwindow / Calibration curve
The calibration curve window has been redesigned with a clearer arrangement. The window partition now automatically adjusts to the contents displayed when the window is enlarged or reduced.
￭ MEAS TMF
The determination of the transmission factor (MEAS TMF command) has been optimized.
Database program part
￭ New example determinations (for import)
The example determinations have been re-recorded in viva 1.1 and replace the existing viva 1.0 example determinations. In addition, example determinations are available that include new commands and calibration methods (see Chapter 9.1.2.6, page 1007).
￭ Faster recalculation
The recalculation is much faster when determinations are reprocessed.
￭ Faster display of measurement curves
Measurement curves for large determinations are displayed much faster in the Curves subwindow.
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￭ Curves subwindow / Calibration curve
The calibration curve window has been redesigned with a clearer arrangement. The window partition now automatically adjusts to the contents displayed when the window is enlarged or reduced.
￭ Database monitoring
The default value for the Maximum size during database monitoring has been raised to 5,000 MB.
Method program part
￭ New method templates
Existing method templates have been adjusted for use in viva 1.1. Additional method templates for the use of new commands and cali­bration methods are offered.
￭ New example methods (for import)
Existing example method templates have been adjusted for use in viva
1.1. Additional example methods for the use of new commands and calibration methods are offered (see Chapter 9.1.5.7, page 1025).
￭ CALL COND
If Evaluation quantity is activated as stop criterion, then the CALL COND command will now be executed in a method run also if no cal­ibration is defined as calibration method.
￭ Expanded curve smoothing
The scale for curve smoothing applied during data processing has been extended to 40. A value between 1 and 40 can now be set for smoothing the measurement curves recorded with VA measuring com­mands.
￭ New evaluation parameter variables
The evaluation ratio for the calibration method DT is available as evalu­ation parameter variable ED from the Calibration section of the Eval- uation subwindow. The concentration value and the concentration unit of the standards is available as evaluation parameter variable ED from the Standards sec­tion of the Evaluation subwindow.
￭ New command variables for LOOP
The LOOP command has been completed by the command variables run time (DBL), stop type (STY) and signal ratio (SRAT). If a loop is canceled, then the stop criterion that was met is documented with a command variable.

1.10.3 Fixed bugs and problems

Workplace program part
￭ Dosing is disabled after stop / emergency stop
If users cancel a determination by clicking on the [Stop] or [Emer­gency stop viva] button, then the dosing devices immediately stop
their ongoing actions.
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￭ Evaluation start
If calibration points for the calculation of a calibration curve's regres­sion are selected automatically, then all points above the evaluation start are excluded, regardless of the chronological sequence of data acquisition. Below the evaluation start, all points located in the falling segment of a calibration curve's regression are included in the calcula­tion of the regression. This change in the evaluation start also affects the reprocessing of determinations in the Database program part.
￭ Time display
While a CVS command is run, the measured value display in the live display shows the time for the parameter Time when a potential with waiting time is applied.
￭ Report output improved
The simultaneous output of several reports as PDF and per e-mail has been improved.
￭ Error message if the stirrer is not connected
If the stirrer specified in the method is not found when a STIR com­mand is executed, then the user will be notified of this with an error message.
￭ Error message in case of an invalid stirring rate
If an invalid value or a formula yielding an invalid value is entered for Stirring rate, then the user will be notified of this with an error mes­sage when the command is executed.
￭ Canceling the live display
When a determination is run with a method consisting of several paral­lel tracks, a single one of these tracks can now be canceled in the con­text menu.
￭ Live modification of substance names
In the Evaluation subwindow in the workplace, substances can no longer be renamed live.
￭ Jammed stirrer
If the stirrer jams during the electrode test or a determination, then the ongoing method will be canceled.
￭ Method saving
The function Method/Save As... is disabled as long as no method has been selected on a newly created workplace.
￭ Report definition
If all options are selected in the Report output section of a REPORT command (Printer, PDF file and Send e-mail), then the printout, the PDF file and the e-mail are correctly created.
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Database program part
￭ Volume entry with formula
If the volume is entered by way of a formula in the commands ADD AUX, ADD STD and ADD SAMPLE DT, then the volume will not be
recalculated during reprocessing but the actually dosed volume will be used for the calculation of the volume record. For this reason, the vol­ume can no longer be edited during reprocessing in the dialog window of the respective ADD command.
￭ Several CALL COND type commands during reprocessing
If several commands of the type CALL COND are run through in the same determination, then they will be properly calculated during repro­cessing.
￭ Command variables during reprocessing
If user-defined results are entered that access command variables, then these are calculated during reprocessing.
￭ The dialog window opens only once
In the case of actions requiring a user entry or a selection in quick suc­cession, the respective dialog window opens only once.
Method program part
￭ CVS command with equilibration time = 0 s
If the equilibration time is set to 0 on the Pretreatment tab in a CVS command, then the correct current measuring range is now also found in the subsequent sweep.
￭ Maximum number of characters increased
The maximum number of characters has been increased for the Device name field in the dialog window of the CTRL command.
￭ Creating a new method during reprocessing
New methods can now also be created while the Reprocessing win­dow is open.
￭ Checking of the 'Sample type' sample data variable in the
method check
If the LAT, MLAT, DT or RC calibration method is applied, then the software will check already in the method check whether the Sample type sample data variable is present in the START command.
￭ Drag and drop improved
The drag-and-drop functionality has been improved in the Method run window.
￭ RLS DOS
The RLS DOS command allows users to select and use all four dosing device connectors of an 894 Professional CVS for releasing dosing devi­ces.
￭ Report output
Reports are output with the correct contents as PDF file and/or print­out.
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￭ Sorting the"Colorimetric sensors" table
The rows within the table of colorimetric sensors can now be correctly sorted in ascending or descending order in the Colorimetric sensors subwindow.
Manual program part
￭ Dosing with a dosing unit not yet included in the configura-
tion
If, in manual control, a user tries to use a dosing unit that is not yet included in the table of dosing units in the configuration, then a notifi­cation appears that the dosing unit has to be included in the table before it can be used.
Herisau, May 16, 2014
P. Hunziker
Vice President,
Head of Development
U. Kürsteiner
Head of Quality Management
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2 General program functions

2.1 Program parts

2.1.1 Program parts

General program functions
viva has five different program parts which can be opened by clicking on the corresponding symbol in the vertical bar on the left. The symbol for the opened program part is shown in color, the symbols for the other pro­gram parts in black and white. The menus, toolbars and content of the main window depend on the program part currently opened.
Workplace program part
￭ Opening/closing workplaces ￭ Starting single determinations and determination series ￭ Sample tables

2 General program functions

Database program part
￭ Opening/closing databases ￭ Managing databases ￭ Reprocessing ￭ Creating report templates
Method program part
￭ Opening/closing existing methods ￭ Creating new methods ￭ Managing methods
Configuration program part
￭ Configuring instruments, solutions, dosing units, sensors, common var-
iables and rack data
￭ Security settings ￭ User administration ￭ Program administration
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2.1 Program parts
Manual program part
￭ Manual control of instruments
NOTE
Access to the individual program parts can be deactivated in the user administration. In this case, the corresponding symbols are hidden.

2.1.2 Workplace - User interface

Program part: Workplace
Workplace symbol
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Clicking on the workplace symbol in the vertical bar on the left opens the Workplace program part while at the same time the workplace symbol is shown in color. The upper left corner of the symbol contains a black field displaying the number of workplaces currently opened (see Chapter 3.2.3, page 90).
Elements
The user interface of the Workplace program part comprises the follow­ing elements:
￭ Workplace-specific menu bar. ￭ Workplace-specific toolbar. ￭ Main window, in which up to 6 subwindows can be displayed.

2.1.3 Database - User interface

Program part: Database
Database icon
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same time. The upper left corner of the symbol contains a black field dis­playing the number of databases currently opened (see Chapter 4.2, page
206).
Elements
The user interface of the Database program part comprises the following elements:
￭ Database-specific menu bar. ￭ Database-specific toolbar. ￭ Main window, in which up to six subwindows can be displayed.

2.1.4 Method - User interface

Program part: Method
Method icon
2 General program functions
Clicking on the method symbol in the vertical bar on the left opens the Method program part; the database symbol is shown in color at the same time. The upper left corner of the symbol contains a black field dis­playing the number of methods currently opened (see Chapter 5.2.3, page 380).
Elements
The user interface of the Method program part comprises the following elements:
￭ Method-specific menu bar. ￭ Method-specific toolbar. ￭ Main window in which several methods can be opened and a maxi-
mum of two can be displayed at the same time.

2.1.5 Configuration - User interface

Program part: Configuration
Configuration icon
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2.2 Login / password protection

Elements
The user interface of the Configuration program part comprises the fol­lowing elements:
￭ Configuration-specific menu bar. ￭ Configuration-specific toolbar. ￭ Main window, in which up to six subwindows can be displayed.

2.1.6 Manual control - User interface

Program part: Manual control
Manual control - Symbol
Clicking on the Manual symbol in the vertical bar on the left opens the Manual control program part in a separate window; the Manual sym-
bol is displayed in color at the same time.
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Elements
The user interface of the Manual control program part comprises the following elements:
￭ Instrument selection ￭ Functions/parameters ￭ Graphical display
2.2 Login / password protection

2.2.1 General information on login / password protection

Program parts: Workplace / Database / Method / Configuration
Login into viva
viva can be configured so that all users have to log in with their user name and password and this data is automatically checked. This requires a User administration to be set up and the corresponding Security settings to be made. This data is saved in the configuration
database. In the case of client/server systems, this is on the server and applies globally for all clients (central user administration).
Recommended settings
In order to set the settings, the Password monitoring by viva check box must be activated in the Security settings dialog window on the Login/Password protection tab. The following conditions will then be complied with:
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