After the USB software for the module has been installed (see Connect modules through USB), install and configure the module in Chromeleon:

Procedure

  1. Start the Instrument Controller Service: Click or right-click the Chromeleon tray icon and select Start Chromeleon Instrument Controller or use the Services Manager.
  2. The Chromeleon tray icon changes to indicate that the Instrument Controller Service is starting .
  3. Wait until the Instrument Controller Service is running idle .

  4. NOTE

    If the Chromeleon tray icon is not visible on the taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Thermo Chromeleon 7 > Services Manager to open the Services Manager and click Start Instrument Controller.

  5. Start the Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager by choosing one of the following options:
  6. Right-click the Chromeleon tray icon and click Configure Instruments.
  7. -OR-
  8. In the Services Manager, click Configure Instruments.
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    No.DescriptionNo.Description

    1

    Add instrument

    2

    Add module

  10. NOTE

    You can close the Services Manager window if it is open. If you close the window, the Instrument Controller Service is not stopped.

  11. You can click the plus sign next to the PC name to display the items underneath.
  12. Select the instrument to which the module is assigned or create a new instrument.

To create a new instrument:

Procedure

  1. In the Edit menu, click Add instrument or click the corresponding icon in the toolbar.

To add a module:

Procedure

  1. In the Edit menu, click Add Module or click the corresponding icon in the toolbar.
  2. In the Manufacturers list, click Thermo Scientific. In the Modules list, click the module.
  3. Chromeleon connects to the module, transfers the settings from the module to Chromeleon, and automatically sets the options in the configuration dialog pages accordingly.
  4. Confirm the message with OK.

  6. TIP

    Most modules are connected through a USB interface. The USB address is used by Chromeleon to detect a module. It typically contains the serial number of the module, allowing you to distinguish between modules when two or more identical modules are present (such as two pumps of the same model).

    • Click Browse and double-click on the USB number. Only the USB addresses of corresponding modules are shown. For example, when adding a UV detector, only the address(es) of the UV detector(s) are shown.
  7. On each configuration page, verify that the settings are correct and define additional settings if needed. For assistance, click Help (or press F1).
  8. In the File menu, click Save Instrument Configuration.
  9. Close the Instrument Configuration Manager.