70-6676 Getting Started- CoulArray® Data Station V3 - VTP UP

1. Introduction to the CoulArray ® Data Station1.1 OverviewThe CoulArray ® Data Station software is an integrated application program for theacquisition, processing and reporting of analytical data using the ESA CoulArray ® HPLCSystem, which combines high performance liquid chromatography with a multi-channelcoulometric electrochemical detector. The program can be used to analyze complex samplescontaining electroactive compounds, and generates reports automatically.This Getting Started manual provides step by step instructions for the installation of the DataStation software. It is also designed to serve as a quick introduction and tutorial for generaloperation of the system. A more detailed discussion of the application program is presentedin the Applications Software manual, along with a more comprehensive tutorial. Chapter 5(of this manual) suggests a plan for learning more about the system after installation has beensuccessfully completed.1.2 Software CapabilitiesThe CoulArray ® Data Station software can be used to:• Configure instrument hardware.• View chromatographic data.• Control system functions (potentials, pumps, contact closures, outputs, etc.).• Generate methods for the collection, processing and reporting of chromatographicdata.• Collect, process and report chromatographic data.• Export data to external programs (e.g., word processors, spreadsheets and patternrecognition software).1.3 Standard vs Compliant Modes of OperationThere are two basic modes of operation (and installation) of the CoulArray ® Data Stationsoftware:• Standard Mode – System operation is in an open environment. Any individualwho has general access to the instrument and computer can perform any desiredoperation. Data can be altered by any individual and no formal record of theindividual who performed the operation is maintained.CoulArray ® Data Station 3.00 1Getting Started Manual