The software components described in this section are part of the Chromeleon setup package and can be installed at the user’s option to enable control of the corresponding instruments.
Agilent Instrument Control Framework (ICF) and LC driver package
This software is required for controlling Agilent™ liquid and gas chromatographs from Chromeleon.
The Packages folder provided on the Chromeleon installation medium contains a ReadMe file with instructions for manual installation. The Chromeleon and Agilent ICF - Quick Start Guide in the Documents folder provides further information. It contains basic information on how to configure the systems and how to get started.
NOTE
The Agilent LC driver replaces the Agilent 1100 and 1200 drivers that are obsolete and will no longer be maintained. The Agilent GC driver currently only supports the Agilent 7697A Headspace Sampler.
Install optional software components
Procedure
- Insert the Chromeleon installation medium into the PC.
- Click Run Install.exe to start installing the software (see Install Chromeleon, steps 1 to 3).
- When the Chromeleon setup window appears, click the Advanced options button:
- The Advanced options button allows installation of the following optional software components:
Optional component | Purpose |
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Thermo Atlas Instrument Method Viewer | Allows importing and viewing an Atlas instrument method on a Chromeleon workstation. |
Thermo Chromeleon Process Analyzer | Optional software that uses the Dionex Integral SS/SP to perform continuous sample analysis in an online process monitoring environment. |
Thermo Chromeleon XPS | Application that provides a highly simplified, wizard-driven user interface for Chromeleon. |
Thermo Deconvolution Engine | Required to use the Intact Protein Deconvolution functionality in Chromeleon. Note: Only available on 64-bit computers. |
Agilent Chromeleon Drivers | Includes the Agilent drivers supported by the Instrument Control Framework. Provided by Agilent. |
Agilent Instrument Control Framework | Allows instrument control for Agilent HPLC and GC systems in a third-party software environment. Provided by Agilent. |
Silicon Labs USB to COM Port Driver | Optional driver that supports devices such as the Eluent Level Sensor. |
NOTE
When you upgrade Chromeleon from version 7.2 SR1 or later, some of the advanced options might be disabled. To install or remove an optional package, install Chromeleon with the original settings first. Then run a Modify installation.
- Select the respective checkbox of the package that you want to install.
- Click Install to start the installation of the selected software package(s). The installation procedure then continues as described in section Install Chromeleon 7 – main and service release.