CS - ReleaseNotes Chemstation Compatibilidad
CS - ReleaseNotes Chemstation Compatibilidad
CS - ReleaseNotes Chemstation Compatibilidad
Version C.01.09
Introduction 7
For our Regulated Customers 7
References to product documentation regarding known issues and workarounds are also provided.
Whenever software is changed, a validation analysis should be conducted not just for the validation of an
individual change, but also to determine the extent and impact of that change on the entire software
system.
The instrument overview is now also available for user defined locations and the instrument table can be
sorted by status, instrument controller, current user, etc. Disconnected instruments appear with an
empty icon for increased visibility.
Allotrope
Allotrope Data Format (ADF) is now available for file-export from OpenLab CDS ChemStation C.01.09.
This is a universal data format to store raw data, results and chromatograms.
Files in ADF format can be viewed by Allotrope Explorer independently from CDS tools.
The ADF-Export Basic version is intended for Research Use Only, and the metadata of the data description
is not available.
A set of built-in default commands helps users to customize their command set. Custom Commands can
now be entered to the run queue or the reworked ChemStation scheduler. This tool could be used to turn
on and prepare instruments in an unattended mode or shut down the instruments after all items in the
run queue are executed.
• Added support of OpenLab Server 2.3, OpenLab ECM XT rev. 2.3 and OpenLAB ECM 3.5 with HF05.
• Discontinued support for OpenLab Server 2.1 and OpenLab CDS Shared Services Server 2.1
Details concerning supported operating systems are provided in the “OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition
Requirements guide:
Agilent Instrument Controllers (AIC) of ChemStation rev. C.01.09 allow to configure up to 40 instruments,
where the number of concurrently operated on-line instruments remains at 10 (2-D detectors, like FID,
ECD, VWD, RID, etc.).
Preparative LC
• New workflow for confirmation analysis. Interactive selection of dedicated fractions for confirmation
analysis on an analytical LC system.
• UV- and MS spectra display in Purify task of the Data Analysis view
• Rev. C.01.09 also supports a fast polarity switching mode for G6125B MSD instruments.
Agilent GC updates
Includes Agilent GC RC.Net Driver Version B.01.04 providing extended maintenance feedback (EMF)
functionality.
• New label for the VL GC instrument type, Agilent GC Core System (VL)
• Instrument re-configuration during operation of other instruments on the same instrument controller
Intelligent Reporting
• Support of additional report items in the report header and footer
• Single method parameters
Further details can be found in the Agilent OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition - Upgrade Preparation
Guide: CDS_CS-Upgrade.pdf available on the installation media in folder Disk2\Docs\<language> or –after
installation- from the START menu > All Programs > Agilent Technologies > OpenLAB CDS Documentation.
Details concerning supported operating systems are provided in the “OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition
Requirements” guide (CDS_requirements.pdf) available in folder Disk1\Docs\<language>
• Module Panels user interface refresh to streamline LC, GC and MSD instrument appearance.
Preparative LC
• Graphical selection of fraction start locations
• Support of pooling of fractions derived from multiple injections for larger amounts of sample
• Multi-submission of single runs
• Graphical representation of collected fractions for easy allocation of fraction of interest
• New report for fraction collection results
Agilent GC updates
• Includes Agilent GC RC.Net Driver Version B.01.03
• New GC Dashboard for Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC and 78xx
Classic Driver
Classic drivers for LC and 35900E instruments are no longer supported and need to be reconfigured with
the RC.Net instrument drivers.
Intelligent Reporting
• Support of additional report items in the report header and footer
• Single method parameters
• Peak fill colors and axis scaling based on calculation results
• Programmable custom field values
• Flow layout of MS spectra for reduced paper consumption
• Customization of fraction result table and fraction location annotations
• OpenLAB CDS 2.2 can be used with an OpenLAB CDS ChemStation C.01.08 in a mixed environment
with an OpenLAB Server 2.2 backend. Consider installing OpenLAB CDS 2.2 for this purpose
NOTE All C.01.07 SR3 user documentation also applies to C.01.07 SR4.
• Project > Project Management > Access content using web client
This privilege allows the user to access the Content Management web client interface used with
Secure WorkStation for OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition or Networked/Distributed systems with an
OpenLAB Server backend.
• OpenLAB Control Panel 2.1 will be deployed for new installations and upgrades
for versions prior to C.01.07.
• The OpenLAB Control Panel remains unchanged when upgrading from C.01.07,
C.01.07 SR1, or C.01.07 SR2.
Data Acquisition
New option to override the method injection volume for single runs
A new injection volume field has been added to the sample info dialog. It is equivalent to the function
available in the sequence table and allows users to overwrite the method setting without modifying the
method. The modified injection volume gets marked on the report.
Agilent GC updates
• Includes Agilent GC RC.Net Driver Version B.01.01
• Support for the Agilent Intuvo 9000 GC
• User Interface refresh
• 7820 EPX support
• Improved usability in the Backflush Wizard
• Ability to switch layer order for sandwich injections
Intelligent Reporting
• Review mode now able to report unique and non-unique storage path(s)
• New Field: Peak Width at 10% Peak Height
The OpenLAB Data Analysis functionality is part of OpenLAB CDS 2.1. Consider installing OpenLAB CDS 2.1
for this purpose. OpenLAB CDS 2.1 can be used with an OpenLAB CDS ChemStation C.01.07 SR3 in a mixed
environment with an OpenLAB Server 2.1 backend.
Data Analysis
• AreaSumSlice enhanced for SIMDIS application
• Modified calculation of Foley-Dorsey peak parameters (Peak symmetry and column plate numbers)
• System Suitability / Extended performance calculations are now available for negative peaks
Agilent GC updates
• Agilent GC RC.Net Driver Version A.03.02
• 7890B supports Agilent 8355 Sulfur (G3488A) and 8255 Nitrogen (G3489A) Chemiluminescence
Detectors.
• G7300AA Easy SamplePrep no longer provided as a separate software add-on, it is included in the
Setup Method for 6890 and 7890, using a 7693 ALS.
• GC Method Editor provides a Navigation Tree of the available instrument devices such as inlets,
detectors, oven, and signals for 78xx only.
• 7820A supports FPD, FPD+, COC and the TCD timed events.
• Retention Time Locking supported with 7820A
For more information, refer to the Folder Protection with Secure File IO chapter in the OpenLAB CDS
Administration Guide.
Improved notification for data transfer to central storage and queue management
• Data files in the queue waiting to be uploaded are now marked with an Asterisk
• Improved Queue Management Messaging when deleting an entry from the Queue
Intelligent Reporting
New Sample Order Number field added that can be used to group multiple (replicate) injections from the
same vial with identical parameters.
Usage of the <user name> token in the ECM/Data Store data path
Data now stored under the <user name> token of the user who submitted the sequence.
GC Classic driver
The 68xx GC classic driver can no longer be selected or used to acquire data. After an upgrade, the 68xx
series GC must be re-configured to use the RC.NET driver in Agilent OpenLAB Control Panel. GCs using
GPIB must update to LAN. There will be no new updates or hotfixes for the 68xx GC Classic driver.
Additional Features
• Sequence Audit Trail
• Remote ChemStation Termination on an AIC
• Import sample container types from OpenLAB Control Panel
Licensing
With OpenLAB CDS A.02.01, Agilent is increasing the license version. With OpenLAB CDS ChemStation
Edition C.01.06, the license version will increment to 1.6. The license must be upgraded before installing
the new OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition C.01.06. For customers with a valid SMA, an upgrade button is
shown in SubscribeNet, which allows upgrading the license to license version 1.6.
Run Queue
• New privileges for queue handling
• Delete entries from run queue
• Change priority in run queue
Fill in sample name from barcode directly into the Sequence table automatically. Highlight the sample
name column and select the barcode icon to automatically write the barcode to each sample name field in
the sequence table unattended.
68xx series GC upgrades must re-configure the 6890/6850 to use the RC.NET driver in Agilent OpenLAB
Control Panel. There will be no new updates or hotfixes for the GC Classic driver.
Product and instrument driver versions available in the Help “About” box
Detailed product and driver versions are now available.
Data Analysis
In the Last Result Mode, users may only modify the data analysis method DA.M and create a report when
saving the modified data analysis parameters to a master method.
Recalculate Mode
The Recalculate menu now lists the same actions that are provided by the icons.
In the Preferences, the user has the choice whether to automatically load the master method used for the
last data analysis. This option is applied for the loading of single runs.
Reporting
Users can now select to include EMF counters and advanced run information in reports.
The drawing of baselines has been improved. For a series of overlaid signals, the user may choose to limit
the peak annotation to a single signal or annotate all.
Users may turn off bitmap data compression for high detector sampling rates. This option does not affect
the acquired raw data. Switching off data compression only improves the display and printing of the signal.
The new reporting option "fraction delay" allows correction for the delay time between fraction collector
and detector when marking the fractions in the chromatogram printout.
Printing performance has been improved by now reading audit trail information from the ChemStation
register files instead of the ACAML file. The audit trail still gets reported as expected.
Sample Submission
• Request an analysis - Prepare a chromatography sequence and assign it to the analyst through Data
Store.
• Accept and complete the analysis - The analyst receives the sequence, runs it on an instrument using
an Agilent CDS system, and stores the results into Data Store.
• Review results - Import the results, review, approve or reject them in Data Store.
Lab Journal
• Manage lab assets, such as instruments and columns.
• Capture important lab events such as instrument service, replacements, calibrations, and etc.
• Review the operations that occurred on a specific instrument or column.
The first release is designed for data analysis in Chemical and Petrochemical laboratories and Hydrocarbon
Processing Industry. Version A.01.01 features:
• Very fast reprocessing (more than 10 times faster than OpenLAB CDS).
• Intuitive operation with "flat" user interface.
• Microsoft-style function ribbons and improved data selection tree allow fast access to main functions
and data. Select data from multiple folders, load complete result sets, or select single samples.
• One-click peak integration tool for fast review.
• Easy sample review: New data viewing concept allows overlaying and comparing hundreds of signals.
Work with both LC and GC instruments at the same time and use multiple methods and data sets in
parallel.
• Automatically scale to a specific peak, ignore main peaks, or scale to the baseline.
• Supports customization of screen layout based on four predefined configurable layouts.
OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition and Shared Services support the use of OpenLAB Data Store as the
storage location for your scientific data. Use of Data Store storage is supported in networked and
distributed configurations of OpenLAB CDS and provides several benefits for your system:
Sequence Planner
The Queue Planner is used to set up an ordered set of sequences (either ChemStation sequence templates
or Easy Sequences) and pauses. The Queue Planner allows you to schedule lengthy routine tasks to run
overnight or over a weekend.
Store and retreive data directly in the Agilent OpenLAB Enterprise Content Management (ECM) system
from the CDS with ECM as a valid storage location and authentication provider.
• 7890A: Shutdown events such as Hydrogen shutdown now included in Software Status (7890A
requires a minimum Firmware revision of A.01.12.)
• Column User interface includes Constant Flow, Constant Pressure, Ramped Pressure, and Constant
Flow for the Control Mode selections
• G4514A 7693A tray support for 7820A GC
• Start run from GC by pressing the start button now available for 68xx GC
Intelligent Reporting
OpenLAB CDS provides a new Intelligent Reporting feature for GC and LC ChemStation data. The new
intelligent reporting is provided in addition to classic reporting. The new Intelligent Reporting allows you
to create state-of-the-art reports in an industry standard reporting format. You can easily create and
modify report templates with the new Report Template Editor built into the system that has an easy to use
WYSIWYG interface. Report templates are saved in the standardized Report Definition Language (RDL)
format that is also used by Microsoft Business Intelligence Studio.
When Intelligent Reporting is activated, a new Review view is available. It allows you to apply any report
template to any combination of data files.
OpenLAB Shared Services allow the management of users, instruments and licenses. OpenLAB Shared
Services is managed using the OpenLAB Control Panel.
• Instrument Management: OpenLAB Control Panel allows you to set up and configure instruments.
Instruments are launched from the OpenLAB Control Panel. In addition, the Control Panel provides a
lab-at-a-glance overview of the status of the instruments on a workstation or networked workstation.
• User Management: OpenLAB Control Panel allows you to manage users, groups, roles, and privileges. If
you manage your users within an ECM system or a Windows domain, you can map those existing
users into OpenLAB Shared Services.
• License Management: This service includes the administration of licenses that are required for your
instrument modules and Add-Ons. You can add or remove licenses and view the status of all licenses.
New licensing
With OpenLAB CDS ChemStation Edition, a new licensing strategy is introduced that helps you use your
licenses more effectively. All instrument control, driver and Add-on licenses are floating licenses. Any
instrument that starts up requests licenses from License Management, and when the instrument is closed,
it returns the licenses. The new licensing is based on Flexera Software™ SubScribeNet® technology. It
simplifies your software license management and license tracking and allows you to receive new or urgent
software and patch download information immediately after release.
Reprocessing mode. The reprocessing mode allows you to reprocess samples in the context of a sequence
(e.g. for a bracketed calibration). The recalculation mode allows you to quickly recalculate a sample or a
set of samples with a different method. The required functions associated with each mode are available
in separate toolbars.
Result sets: Containers are now called result sets. Methods that are used in result sets may be modified
during acquisition. You can create your own result sets using any collection of existing data. You can use
the user-assembled result sets, for example, for cross sample calculations.
Method Handling: It is possible to directly load master methods and sequence methods from the
ChemStation explorer. The Update Methods dialog box allows you to synchronize master methods and
sequence methods.
http://www.chem.agilent.com/Library/Support/Patches/SSBs/M83xxAA.html
For known issues that have been resolved and/or closed with a workaround, see the Software Release
Bulletin file named M83xxAA-SRB.html located under the Disk2\Support\History\C.xx.xx folder of the
OpenLab CDS ChemStation Edition Installation media.