Chromeleon Software - Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000 Series Operating Instructions Manual

2.7 Chromeleon Software

The fraction collector can exclusively be controlled by the Chromeleon Chromatography
Management System. For operating the fraction collector with Chromeleon, the following
licenses are required:
• Timebase Class 1
• Fraction Collection (part no. 5960.0038)
for basic fraction collection, with wizard-based program setup and fraction reporting.
—or—
• Extended Fraction Collection (part no. 5960.0039)
for advanced fraction collection. The Extended Fraction Collection license includes the
Fraction Collection license. In addition, it supports functions for advanced fraction
collection, such as automatic sample purification via the associated post-acquisition steps,
color-coded sample and fraction tracking, and sophisticated fractionation algorithms with
peak shoulder detection.
For more information about the Chromeleon licenses, contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific
sales organization for Dionex HPLC Products.
Two modes of software control are available:
• Direct Control
With direct control, you select operating parameters and commands in the Chromeleon
Commands (F8) dialog box. Direct commands are executed as soon as they are entered.
For routine operation, most parameters and commands are available also on a control
panel. For more information about direct control, see page 46.
• Automated Control
With automated control, you use a program file. This is a list of control commands,
executed in chronological order for automated operation of the fraction collector. For more
information about automated control, see page 52.
Operating Instructions
UltiMate 3000 Series:
AFC-3000 Automated Fraction Collector
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