Operation From Chromeleon; Connecting To Chromeleon - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

UltiMate 3000 Series:
NCS-3500RS and NCP-3200RS

5.3 Operation from Chromeleon

Before you begin, verify that
1. The Chromeleon software is installed on the computer and the license code is entered.
2. The module is connected to the Chromeleon computer by means of a USB connection.
3. The module is set up in Chromeleon (→ page 43).
Before you can operate the module from Chromeleon, you have to connect the timebase in
which the module is installed to the Chromeleon client program (→ section 5.3.1).
Two modes of software control are available:
Direct control with the parameters and commands in the Commands dialog box
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(→ page 89) or on a control panel (→ page 90).
Automated control with a control program (PGM) (→ page 92).
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5.3.1 Connecting to Chromeleon

1. Start the Chromeleon Server Monitor and the Chromeleon server if they are not yet
running (→ page 43).
2. Start the Chromeleon client by clicking the Chromeleon icon
If the Chromeleon icon is not on the desktop, click Start on the taskbar, point to
Programs (or All Programs, depending on the operating system), point to Chromeleon,
and then click Chromeleon.
3. Connect the Chromeleon client program to the timebase in which the module is
installed. For details about how to do this from the Commands dialog box, see
page 89. For details about how to do this on a control panel, see page 90.
When the module is correctly connected to Chromeleon:
• The Connected LEDs on the front panel doors are green.
The function keys on the front panel display are not available and front panel input is
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disabled.
• Functions for estimating the lifetime of consumables and monitoring and recording
service and (re)qualification information are provided (→ page 132).
The Standby button on the front of the module remains active.
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Before turning off the module by the main power switch, always disconnect the module in
Chromeleon.
Page 88
on the desktop.
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