DataApex: Clarity Chromatography Software

Measuring

Simultaneous data acquisition from up to four independent chromatographs, each chromatograph can acquire data from up to 32 detectors.

Integration

There is an extensive possibility to modify chromatograms. The chromatogram can be changed by entering global parameters or interactively through direct graphic modification of the baseline.

Overlay

Simultaneously displays a virtually unlimited number of chromatograms and their mathematical modification; for example, mutual deductions or derivations of any order.

Calibration

Internal and external standard calculation methods, calibration of groups of peaks, and reference peaks method for better identification.

Wide range of supported instruments

Control modules in Clarity allow users to control various instruments in their lab. See our growing List of supported instruments.

Extensions completing your workflow

Clarity Extensions integrates your workflow into one application. GPC calculations, PDA data processing, gas or detailed hydrocarbon analyses according to selected norms, and much more.

Automated measuring support

Sequence tables for any set of samples with or without an autosampler.

Postrun

Automatically displays, prints, exports, and starts other programs after the completion of a measurement.

Summary results tables

Displays and prints selected results from all simultaneously displayed chromatograms.

User Settings

User selects parameters for peak display and the specification for axes, including colour from an extensive array of colour settings. Text labels and lines, either as part of the area or anchored to a chromatogram, may also be inserted.

Export

Optional exportation of all results, with or without the chromatogram, in various formats, into a file or clipboard.

Import

Imports chromatograms or mathematical curves, which have been saved in text or AIA formats, from other programs.

LIMS

Clarity offers connectivity with LIMS, both for sample submission and result output. This can be done via convenient ASCII transfers.

Method and calibration history

Each chromatogram can easily be displayed under the same conditions as when it was printed, exported, or saved.

Column performance

Calculations of peaks in terms of symmetry, efficiency, resolution; all by several methods (tangent, moments, etc.).

Batch

Automatically batch processes, displays, exports, or prints any number of chromatograms.

User calculations

Users can define custom calculations in the Result and Summary tables. Using the integrated editor, you can create your own columns from original columns and individual mathematical functions.

User accounts

Sets up access rights and passwords (including their parameters, e.g., minimum length, validity, etc.). Each user can define his or her own appearance of the software.

Audit Trail

Records selected events and operations into a special file. Records selected operations directly into a chromatogram.

Electronic signature

Each chromatogram can be signed electronically. Signature selection is based on the username or the signature certificate.

Networked solution

Clarity chromatography software files can be accessed from networked computers using Clarity Offline software. This enables the offline evaluation of chromatograms, development of new methods, and printing reports.

See the Clarity Offline for more details.

Language localisations

Useful for non-English speakers. At the moment, there are French, German, Russian, Spanish, and Chinese localizations available in a single installation package. Simply switch to your preferred language anytime, try the Clarity DEMO now.

Competitive approach

The chromatography market offers many specialized HPLC data systems or GC data systems; these are often provided with the purchased instrument. It is usually complicated to integrate such software into the workflow of the laboratory since they do not enable direct control of additional instruments. Compared to other small scale solutions such as PeakSimple, ChromPerfect, Chrom&Spec, Borwin, Azur, Multichro, or Chrom-Card, Clarity offers a wide range of directly controlled instruments as well as optional Extensions for specific separation techniques. On the other hand, complex solutions with a wide scope of features and scalable design, such as OpenLAB, EZChrom, ChemStation, Chromeleon, TotalChrom, GCSolution, LCSolutions, Galaxie, Atlas, Class-VP, Chromquest, or Empower are quite expensive, which is a limiting factor for many customers. Another drawback of the large solutions is its complexity which imposes high demands on users. Compared to this, Clarity represents a scalable medium-ranged solution with a steep learning curve and competitive prices.

The following figures display typical configurations of Clarity chromatography station. Each configuration is described in details including the ordering numbers of utilized parts for easier reference.

The HPLC measures on two detectors. Clarity will acquire two separate signals sharing a common timebase (synchronized START/STOP). A resulting chromatogram will contain two signals.Part numbers: C50 (Clarity Chromatography SW, Single Instrument) + U32 (Colibrick USB dual-channel A/D converter).

Clarity is used to acquire data from four chromatographs. Each chromatograph uses single detector, so it is enough to use four channel card. However it is necessary to purchase Clarity Ad-on instruments to be able to acquire data from four separate systems simultaneously. In this case the signals are completely independent.Part numbers: C50 (Clarity Chromatography SW, Single Instrument) +3x C55 (Clarity Add-on Instrument SW) + U34 (Colibrick USB 4-channel A/D converter).

This example displays a configuration with two chromatography systems (GC + HPLC) where the HPLC system uses multiple detectors. All the detectors attached to the HPLC Instrument will share common timebase (synchronized START/STOP). The GC detector will be independent.Part numbers: C50 (Clarity Chromatography SW, Single Instrument) + C55 (Clarity Add-on Instrument SW) + U34 (Colibrick USB 4-channel A/D converter).

This example displays a configuration with two chromatography systems (GC + LC). The GC is connected and controlled via digital interface, using a GC Control appropriate module.Part numbers: C50 (Clarity Chromatography SW, Single Instrument) + C55 (Clarity Add-on Instrument SW) +A23 (GC Control SW)+ U32 (Colibrick USB dual-channel A/D converter).