Clarity INT9 A/D Datasheet

ClarityGetting StartedClarity ENGCode/Rev.: M006/50BDate: 11. 9. 2013Phone: +420 251 013 400 DataApex Ltd.Fax: +420 251 013 401 Petrzilkova 2583/13cla

Getting Started 2 Installation2.3 Hardware InstallationThe following chapters describe the installation of a protective Hardwarekey (dongle) and the b

2 Installation Clarity2.3.2 The INT9 CardIn Windows 8/7/Vista/XP the drivers will be installed automatically duringthe installation of Clarity.l Insta

Getting Started 2 Installation2.4 Device setup and wiringThe wiring strongly depends on the particular station. Clarity stationpackages which use an A

2 Installation Clarity2.4.2 ChromatographConnect cables according to one of the diagrams in Fig 4 on pg 7. Use asymmetrical connection only if you are

Getting Started 2 InstallationFor easier modification of the wiring we supply the SV9 Terminal board(p/n SV9) with screw contacts for INT9, U-PAD2 or

2 Installation Clarity2.5 Clarity ConfigurationNote: Clarity is automatically preconfigured for analogue acquisition with nocontrol modules. However,

Getting Started 2 InstallationNote: If necessary, add further equipment to the list on the left using the Addbutton in the lower left-hand section of

Getting Started 3 Qualification procedures3 Qualification proceduresThe quality of analytical data is an important issue in many laboratories.One of t

3 Qualification procedures ClarityFig 8: IQ windowl If the Installation Qualification fails, it is recommended to uninstall andthen re-install Clarity

Getting Started 3 Qualification proceduresThe Validation kit (p/n: CVK), as well as SST Extension (p/n: A22), canbe purchased separately. The validati

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Getting Started 4 Program structure and control4 Program structure and controlClarity has a hierarchic structure. After start-up, the main Clarity win

4 Program structure and control ClarityAll dialogs relevant for the performance of actions in the Instrumentwindow can be easily accessed from the Ins

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station5 Tour through the Clarity stationThe following two sections will show you step by step,how to perfo

5 Tour through the Clarity station Clarity5.1 Running the Single AnalysisThere is a simple project aimed on basic functions prepared for Instrument2.

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station5.1.2 Single Analysis dialogUse the Single Analysis button in the Instrument window to open theSingl

5 Tour through the Clarity station Clarityl Run the analysis by clicking the Run button . The Single Analysis dialogwill close now, but if you open it

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station5.1.3 Data Acquisition windowl In the Instrument window, look at the Status line (see Fig 10 on pg 1

5 Tour through the Clarity station Clarityl The Chromatogram window opens because the station is set to do so.These settings are available in the Inst

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station5.1.4 Chromatogram windowl The Chromatogram window can also be opened manually by clicking onthe Chr

5 Tour through the Clarity station Claritycorner of the graph (the active signal is set in bold), from the icons in theOverlay toolbar (the active sig

Getting Started Table of ContentsContents1 Brief Description 11.1 Hardware and software requirements 12 Installation 22.1 Multilingual Clarity 22.2 So

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station5.2 Running the Sequence measurementSequence operation allows automated measurement of large numbers

5 Tour through the Clarity station Claritycalibration (or its recalibration, if there already were any data in thecalibration).l The Method Name colum

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station(no chromatogram saved) or Stop button (resulting chromatogram willbe saved).- 26 -

5 Tour through the Clarity station Clarity5.2.2 Calibration windowlUse the Calibration button in the Instrument window to open theCalibration window.N

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity stationFig 17: Calibration window - loaded standardl Set the calibration level number to 1 on the Current L

5 Tour through the Clarity station Clarityl Set the third calibration level accordingly using the STD 3.PRM file andAmount of 3.0 and the fourth level

Getting Started 5 Tour through the Clarity station5.2.4 Linking the calibration to the methodIn case of a large number of chromatograms, linking the c

5 Tour through the Clarity station ClarityMark all files with the names SAMPLE_VIAL_X-Y in the DATA directory tobe reprocessed, check the Reprocess by

Getting Started 6 Connecting Autosamplers6 Connecting AutosamplersThis chapter describes wiring of the autosamplers. The configurationvaries depending

6 Connecting Autosamplers ClarityVariant A - started by closing the contactsThe first diagram shows the wiring of an autosampler that will initiate th

Table of Contents Clarity7.2.5 DEMO (in the window header) 437.2.6 User accounts file load error 437.3 Problems upon collection of data 447.3.1 Data A

Getting Started 6 Connecting AutosamplersVariant B - started by opening the contactsIn the second scheme there is autosampler wiring that conversely w

6 Connecting Autosamplers Clarity6.2 AS + LC set - Active SequenceIn LC systems, the autosampler typically governs the timings. Theeventual pump gradi

Getting Started 6 Connecting Autosamplers6.3 AS - Passive Sequence (GC or LC)The autosampler used in the Clarity Passive Sequence (both GC and LCsets)

6 Connecting Autosamplers Clarity6.4 Auto Sampler - Active Sequence + AS Control + A/D cardWhen using the optional AS Control (p/n A26) module, all co

Getting Started 6 Connecting Autosamplers6.5 AS - Active Sequence + AS Control + digital acquisitionWhen using an optional AS Control module in combin

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting7 TroubleshootingIf you will not find your answers here, use the www.dataapex.comwww.dataapex.com website where the S

7 Troubleshooting Clarity7.1 Locate your problem:When troubles occur, the fastest way to find a solution for it is to search forit in the following in

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting7.2 Problems at station start7.2.1 DEMO - missing HW KeylockThe Rockey (or Sentinel) protective key (dongle) must be

7 Troubleshooting Clarity7.2.2 DEMO - Keylock test failed▌ There is a DEMO - Keylock test failed error message in the Clarity window.Fig 25: DEMO - Ke

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting7.2.5 DEMO (in the window header)▌ The DEMO inscription is displayed in the header of the Clarity window.Fig 26: Clar

Getting Started Table of ContentsTo facilitate the orientation in the Getting Started manual and Clarity chromatography station,different fonts are us

7 Troubleshooting Clarity7.3 Problems upon collection of data7.3.1 Data Acquisition - non-functionalGray icon with the heading "Disabled" an

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting▌ c) The detector is not allocated to the Clarity Instrument:Fig 30: Detector not allocated to the InstrumentDescript

7 Troubleshooting Clarity7.3.2 Data Acquisition - Simulated▌ The title "Simulated" is displayed on the Data Acquisition window.Fig 32: Data

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting7.3.3 Other Error MessagesYou can find the description of other Error Messages and possibleproblems and solutions for

7 Troubleshooting Clarity7.4 Hardware Key7.4.1 Rockey USB dongle (re)installationFig 33: Rockey USB donglel Install Clarity software.Caution: Be sure

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting7.4.2 Rockey LPT dongle (re)installationFig 34: Rockey LPT dongleIf you encounter problems with printer port Rockey h

7 Troubleshooting Clarity7.4.3 Sentinel dongle installationUntil Clarity version 2.4.1 the dongle had to be installed and present inthe PC only when u

Getting Started 7 Troubleshooting7.5 System Files (systeminfo.txt file)The C:\CLARITY\SYSTEMINFO.TXT file contains valuable diagnosticinformation. Its

7 Troubleshooting Claritystation, number of Instruments allowed, extensions available, purchasedcontrol modules, type and serial number of the hardwar

Getting Started 1 Brief Description1 Brief DescriptionClarity chromatography station is an effective tool for the acquisition,processing and evaluatio

Getting Started 2 Installation2 InstallationVerify that the package is complete (packing list).Caution: Install Clarity before inserting any devices (

2 Installation ClarityNote: If you are only evaluating the program, do not enter the User Code andpress the Skip button.l During installation of the d