Single instrument license, one time base
KNAUER ClarityChrom® is a powerful, yet easy-to-use chromatography software (or chromatography data system, CDS) for instrument control, data acquisition and data processing. ClarityChrom is designed for smaller laboratories. It is an economical solution compared to other more complex chromatography software while still offering FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliance.
ClarityChrom comes as a complete package with LC control and including autosampler control. It is scalable from 1 up to 4 systems; depending on the desired instruments. The built-in fractionation option as well as the optional extensions as SST for automated system tests, PDA for 3D (UV spectra) data handling, GPC analysis, MS and GC control cover a wide range of the requirements for a CDS on a modern lab. KNAUER additionally offers are more advanced fractionation with the ClarityChromPrep software, which includes the complete functionality of the ClarityChrom.
ClarityChrom supports all KNAUER devices that can be controlled by software. Please refer to the instrument support list in the Support section of our website, the download link can be found below. Beside this, devices and systems from more than 45 manufacturers can be controlled. Additionally, data acquisition can also be performed with any detector providing a voltage output by simply connecting a KNAUER IFU 2.1 interface box or any other supported A/D converter.
The system suitability (SST) option automates the calculation of system suitability parameters for system validation and calculates up to 12 parameters and compares the results with the limits the user has set.
The PDA option allows to acquire and process 3D data from a photo diode array detector (KNAUER PDA detectors are fully supported). The PDA extension provides peak purity analysis and peak identification by spectral library search in self-made or commercial spectra libraries.
The SEC/GPC option provides interactive and automated gel permeation chromatography analysis, including re-calibration and GPC reporting, as well as simplifies the retrieval of GPC data. The GPC extension allows flow rate and multi-detector delay corrections and includes Narrow, Broad and Broad on Narrow calibrations.
ClarityChrom offers all the necessary operations for an analytical lab. Moreover, the preparative version adds fractionation options to this feature list and allows more flexibility in the lab. ClarityChrom is the best solution for all laboratories searching for an up-to-date and robust software with support of devices from many manufacturers to be flexible in instrumentation but also meet the requirements for modern laboratories.
Technical Data
Software
| Software name | ClarityChrom |
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| Extensions / Licenses | Mass spectrometry, System suitability, PDA / 3D UV, SEC/GPC |
| System architecture | 32-bit CDS |
| Operating system | Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows Vista SP2, all 32- and 64-bit; Windows XP SP3 (32-bit only) |
Expandability
| Stand-alone | Workstation version, max. 4 systems controlled by one computer, max. 3 complete systems, max. 2 systems with PDA detector |
|---|---|
| Client/server | No Client/Server functionality |
| Multi-user environment | Selectable system of user accounts with independently customizable behavior and appearance for individual users |
| Network environment | Easy offline data sharing (at the file level) among all stations in a local network |
| Fields of application | Analytical HPLC, GPC/SEC, GC, MS |
| Supported instruments | All KNAUER devices are supported, driver for devices from many other manufacturers are available |
| Instrument connection | Supports RS-232, Ethernet, PCI interface card, A/D-D/A interface |
| Recommended PC hardware | Pentium 2 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 10 GB free hard disk space, separate graphics card if one PC should control more than one system; 4 GB RAM recommended for PDA detectors |
| Graphics capabilities | Multiple chromatogram view and overlay, PDA view |
| Integration | 27 integration parameters (peak width, threshold, tangent slope ratio etc.) integration parameters programmable in time, automatic re-integration |
| Calculation types | with/without calibration (int./ext. standard method) |
| Security and GLP | Installation qualification test of the software; FDA 21 CFR Part 11 conformance, validation with virtual detector |
| Instrument control | method-based instrument control, Instrument status display and Direct-Control mode, |
| Calibration | 6 types of calibration curves, up to 20 levels, reference peaks, groups, unlimited number of standards (peaks), LOD, LOQ |
| Chromatogram operations | Overlay view, custom labels and settings, also applying mathematical operations to chromatograms |
| Automation | Sequences, automatic launch of selected commands or applications immediately following chromatogram acquisition – Post run, Batch |
| Presentation of results | Integrated customizable table of results, columns with userdefined calculation, summary table, and export in text or database format |
| Calculations | Custom: 12 predefined mathematical operators, 15 basic and 4 summary functions, special: Kovats indexes for GC, determination of noise/drift, performance calculations |
| Data import and export | ASCII, AIA, dBase |
Additional options/extensions
| PDA option | separate license option; 3D chromatogram, peak purity analysis, spectrum search in self-made or commercial spectra library |
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| GPC/SEC option | separate license option; molecular weight determination in size exclusion chromatography with various calibration methods |
| System suitability test | separate license option; automates the calculation of system suitability parameters for system validation |
| Note | Autosampler control included |
Downloads and more information
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ClarityChrom 7.2.0 Software Handbuch DE (V1670-11)
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ClarityChrom 7.2.0 Software Manual EN (V1670-11A)
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List of supported devices in chromatography data systems EN (V1663)
Device support in KNAUER CDS / KNAUER device support in 3rd party software
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