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Advanced microcolumn switching unit

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4.3

The following section provides information how to use the Switchos II Advanced

Microcolumn Switching Unit in conjunction with the CHROMELEON software, the

LC Packings UltiMate system and the FAMOS Microautosampler. In addition to

the steps used to program the Switchos, basic information is provided how to

control the other modules.

4.3.1

Click on the CHROMELEON Server icon to start the CHROMELEON server (which

is the interface between the CHROMELEON user interface and the instruments).

Click on the CHROMELEON icon to start the software.

4.3.2

The Control Panel (abbreviated: the 'panel') controls and monitors the

instruments of one Timebase. With regard to appearance and function, it is a

special type of window. You can determine the number of available controls and

their functionality via the design tools, depending on your individual requirements

(refer to the CHROMELEON user's manual for more detailed information).

A number of standard panels for the most commonly used UltiMate

configurations are available. Refer to TABLE 4-3 and choose the panel which

corresponds to your instrument configuration, and then load this panel from the

'Dionex Templates/ Panels/Dionex LC' directory.

TABLE 4-3

Control Panel Name

Ultimate.pan

Ultimate_FAMOS.pan

Ultimate_FAMOS_Switchos.pan

Ultimate_FAMOS_SwitchosII.pan

Depending on your authorization, you can create a completely new control panel.

In order to create or change properties of a control panel, change to the Layout

Mode on the Edit menu. A new control panel is saved as a PAN file (*.pan) and

is then available to the user (refer to the CHROMELEON user's manual for more

detailed information).

4.3.3

A panel needs to be connected to a certain Timebase to allow the control of the

instruments of this Timebase.

To connect the control panel to a Timebase:

a) Click on the Connect to Timebase... command on the Control menu to select

the Timebase you want to connect the panel to.

User's Manual Switchos II

Using CHROMELEON