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Product Release Notes for

CHROMELEON
Release 6.80 SR7
.

April 2009

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Table of Contents
1

OVERVIEW AND SCOPE .........................................................................................................3

1.1
1.2

WHAT'S NEW IN CHROMELEON 6.80 SR7 ............................................................................4

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4
2.5
2.6
3

DIONEX INSTRUMENTS ........................................................................................................4

2.1.1 UltiMate 3000 SD/RS Pumps New Drivers ......................................................4
2.1.2 Diagnostics Test for Dionex UltiMate 3000 RS/SD Pumps.................................4
2.1.3 AS-DV New Driver............................................................................................4
2.1.4 ICS-1100, ICS-1600 and ICS-2100 - New Drivers..............................................4
2.1.5 RFIC-ER Concentrator Volume accommodation ................................................5
2.1.6 UltiMate 3000 Series DAD/MWD-3000(RS) DAC Support ..............................5
2.1.7 WPS-3000TFC Changed License Requirements ............................................5
THIRD-PARTY INSTRUMENTS ...............................................................................................5
2.2.1 Agilent HPLC 1200 System Updated Driver ....................................................5
2.2.2 Agilent 7890A GC Updated driver....................................................................5
2.2.3 Isco Foxy Fraction Collectors Updated driver ..................................................6
2.2.4 Shimadzu LC-20A (Prominence) HPLC System Updated driver .....................6
2.2.5 Waters Acquity UPLC Updated Driver .............................................................6
IQ / OQ / PQ......................................................................................................................6
2.3.1 HPLC OQ/PQ Version 6.9................................................................................6
2.3.2 HPLC Instruments IQ Version 2.1.......................................................................6
RESOLVED ISSUES ..............................................................................................................7
DOCUMENTATION/ONLINE HELP ..........................................................................................8
CONTENT OF THE DVD .......................................................................................................8

INSTALLATION.........................................................................................................................9
3.1

3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
4

OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................3
SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................3

COMPATIBILITY / REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................9
3.1.1 Backward and Forward Compatibility..................................................................9
3.1.2 PC Requirements ............................................................................................. 10
3.1.3 Operating System Requirements ..................................................................... 10
3.1.4 Database Support ............................................................................................ 11
3.1.5 Required Third Party Software......................................................................... 12
3.1.6 Firmware Requirements ................................................................................... 13
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................. 13
DIONEX TEMPLATES DIRECTORY .................................................................................... 15
FIREWALL EXEMPTIONS NEEDED IN WINDOWS XP SP2 AND SP3 ...................................... 15
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 15

APPENDIX.............................................................................................................................. 16
4.1

4.2

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT SERVICE RELEASES, RELEASE NOTES, AND ONLINE HELP . 16
4.1.1 Service Releases ............................................................................................. 16
4.1.2 Release Notes.................................................................................................. 16
4.1.3 Online Help....................................................................................................... 16
ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................................................... 16

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1
1.1

Overview and Scope

Overview

CHROMELEON Release 6.80 is a full-featured chromatography management system. Chromeleon

can be ordered with full control of Dionex ICS and DX series ICs, INTEGRAL process analyzer,
BioLC instruments, UltiMate and Summit HPLCs, and UltiMate Capillary and Nano LC
systems.
Many third-party instruments and devices can be bi-directionally controlled through Chromeleon.
This includes the Agilent 5890, 6850/6890, and 7890 GCs, 1100 and 1200 HPLCs; Perkin Elmer
and Varian GCs, Waters Acquity UPLC, Alliance, 996 PDA, and 2487 detector, Shimadzu
LC2010, GC-2010/2014, Merck Hitachi LaChrom, and the Surveyor Plus and TSP series LC
equipment from Thermo.
Chromeleon features include processing and reporting of results from chromatograms, UV and
MS spectra. Users who require operation under GLP and GMP rules will find comprehensive
IQ/OQ/PQ procedures including System Suitability Testing, fully featured audit trails, detailed
user management including electronic signature handling based on the provisions of 21 CFR
Part 11.
Please refer to the Chromeleon Users Guide and Online Help for specific operation and theory
on the Chromeleon Chromatography Management System.
Tip

1.2

The latest version of the English Chromeleon Online Help is available on the Service
Release DVD (file Additional Documents\Chromeleon 6.80 SR7 - Online
Help.CHM). Thus, the latest Help can be studied without first installing the Service
Release.

Scope

The 6.80 SR7 Service Release DVD contains a full installation of the Chromeleon software,
therefore, no previous Chromeleon installation is required. Also, refer to section 4.1.
Tip

For information on installing Chromeleon on computers with Windows Vista, refer to

Additional Documents\Chromeleon and Windows Vista - 2008-12.pdf.

The Service Release is cumulative. It contains all the new or enhanced features and the resolved
issues of every previous CM 6.80 Service Pack and Driver Update (SP0a, SP1, SP1a, SP1b,
SP2, SP2a, SP2b, SP2c, SP3, SP4, SR5, and SR6).
The Release Notes describe only the differences compared to the previous service release, i.e.,
compared to CM 6.80 SR6
For more information about the features introduced and issues fixed by previous Service
Packs/Service Releases, please refer to the respective Release Notes.
For more information about Service Releases, please refer to section 4.1.

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What's New in Chromeleon 6.80 SR7

2.1
2.1.1

Dionex Instruments
UltiMate 3000 SD/RS Pumps New Drivers
This Service Release introduces support for the new UltiMate 3000 pumps for highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra-high performance chromatography
(U-HPLC).
The following pump drivers are available:
Pump Type

Pressure

ISO-3100SD analytical

up to 50 MPa

LPG-3400SD analytical

up to 50 MPa

DGP-3600SD analytical,
two pumps in one enclosure;
supports timebase sharing

up to 50 MPa

HPG-3200SD analytical

up to 50 MPa

HPG-3400SD analytical

up to 50 MPa

LPG-3400RS analytical

up to 80 MPa

DGP-3600RS analytical,
two pumps in one enclosure;
supports timebase sharing

up to 80 MPa

The UltiMate 3000RS pumps also provide an additional input port for support of a manual
injection valve.
2.1.2

Diagnostics Test for Dionex UltiMate 3000 RS/SD Pumps

Chromeleon supports the following Diagnostic tests for the pumps.
General Leak Test
Detailed Leak Test
Performance Test
Mixer Frit Test
Degasser Vacuum Test

2.1.3

AS-DV New Driver

This Service Release provides support for the new autosampler, the AS-DV.

2.1.4

ICS-1100, ICS-1600 and ICS-2100 - New Drivers

This Service Release provides support for the new integrated systems, the ICS-1100,
ICS-1600, and the ICS-2100. These instruments include standard and optional
enhancements such as Reagent-Free operation, electrolytic sample preparation, and
additional valve control.

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2.1.5

RFIC-ER Concentrator Volume accommodation

This Service Release provides support to adjust for concentrator volumes in RFIC-ER
operation for the following:
ICS-1000, ICS-1100, ICS-1500, ICS-1600, ICS-2000, ICS-2100, and the ICS-3000 DC.

2.1.6

UltiMate 3000 Series DAD/MWD-3000(RS) DAC Support

The MWD/DAD-3000(RS) drivers now support the DAC plug-in module. The module
provides two analog outputs for connection of additional evaluation devices.

2.1.7

WPS-3000TFC Changed License Requirements

A standard Fraction Collection license is now sufficient for controlling the WPS-3000TFC.

2.2
2.2.1

Third-Party Instruments
Agilent HPLC 1200 System Updated Driver
Chromeleon now supports the following modules of the Agilent HPLC 1200 system:
- Variable Wavelength Detector 1314D/1314E

2.2.2

Agilent 7890A GC Updated driver

The updated Agilent 7890A driver adds support for:
Timebase Sharing Dual Operation Mode
The 7890A GC can be shared on two timebases allowing simultaneous injections from
different sample positions (dual operation mode).
Flexible use of one injector on front and back inlet:
The 7683B injector can be used to perform batch runs alternately on the front and back
inlet.
Programmable Temperature Vaporizer inlet (PTV)
Using the PTV inlet, multiple injections can be performed with the 7683B injector.
Valves
Chromeleon provides support for up to 8 valves. Supported valve types are:
Gas sampling valves (GSV), multi-position valves, switching valves, remote start valves,
other valves.
NOTE: Currently, only generic support is provided for the gas sampling valve, and multiposition valve.
Timed Events
Programming of up to 500 timed events for performing valve switching (GSV, switching
valve, or other valve) and controlling detectors, such as, changing the polarity of a
Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD).
Manual injections

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2.2.3

Isco Foxy Fraction Collectors Updated driver

Chromeleon now supports the Isco Foxy R1 Fraction Collector.
To control the Foxy R1, use the "Foxy Jr/Foxy R1 Fraction Collector" driver. For
connection to the Chromeleon PC, a 9-pin modem cable (Dionex P/N 8914.0143) is
required.

2.2.4

Shimadzu LC-20A (Prominence) HPLC System Updated driver

Chromeleon now provides full support of the LC-20A Prominence HPLC System that is
controlled by a CBM-20A or CBM-20Alite system controller.
To control the LC-20A, use the "LC-10A/LC-20A HPLC System" driver. The system can
be connected via either LAN or RS-232.

2.2.5

Waters Acquity UPLC Updated Driver

The updated Waters Acquity driver adds support for:
Tunable UV detector
Selection of the pressure unit for the pump pressure signal (bar, psi, kPa)
NOTE: The Waters Acquity UPLC System Instrument Driver Software version 1.40 must
be installed on the PC before you can install the Waters Acquity UPLC System driver.
The software is shipped with the instrument.

2.3
2.3.1

IQ / OQ / PQ
HPLC OQ/PQ Version 6.9

HPLC OQ/PQ version 6.9 adds support for the new UltiMate 3000 SD/RS pumps.
For details please refer to the HPLC OQ PQ v.6.9 - Release Notes document in the Additional
Documents folder of the Service Release DVD.
2.3.2

HPLC Instruments IQ Version 2.1

HPLC Instruments IQ version 2.1 adds support for the new UltiMate 3000 SD/RS pumps.
For details please refer to the HPLC Instruments IQ V.2.1 - Release Notes.pdf document in the
Additional Documents folder of the Service Release DVD.

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2.4

Resolved Issues

This chapter describes the issues that have been resolved with the release of
Chromeleon 6.80 SR7.
The numbers in the first column refer to the Dionex tracking IDs.
ID

Description / Resolution

10237

Suggested step setting incorrect in ECD_Total PGM wizard. The suggested

settings are now correct.

17615

CM Client AIA Export: When performing an AIA export, the autosampler position
was located in the ordinate values set. It is now located in the global attributes section
of the AIA file.

17353

Possible complications in switching ICS-2000 from dual EGC mode to single

EGC mode. Configurations can now be changed without issues.

17863

PDA-3000 Time scale of extracted signal from 3D data collected by the PDA3000 does not match 2D UV channels. The time scales now match.

18345

AS Sampler preparation and sampler Initialization sections reversed in PGM

wizard. These are now in the appropriate order.

18466

Peak Detection Small peaks are not detected. Peak detection now also
recognizes smaller peaks.

18475

Shimadzu GC 2010 The current for the ECD could not be sent to the GC. This
has been corrected.

18569

QNT Editor MS Enable/Disable Background subtraction cannot be saved. The

MS spectra settings on the MS dialog page of the QNT Editor are not saved.

18597

Suppressor over voltage error on DC not logged. The errors are now logged if they
occur.

18605

Incorrect access violation with DC thermal control. This has been corrected.

18625

Varian 3800 GC Incorrect values used for the ConstantFlow property. When the
ConstantFlowMode property was set to ON and ConstantFlow was set to 0.7, for
example, the set value was changed to a different value on the GC.

18630

Agilent HPLC 1100/1200 Running the System Diagnostics Pressure test caused
the driver to hang up. The System Diagnostics Pressure Test can now be completed.

18634

CM Client Silent mode for PDF export does not work. The silent mode now works
correctly.

18635

Calibration Calibration type "Cubic". Calibration type Cubic in conjunction with

disabled Auto Recalibrate function occasionally returned "result = n.a" instead of an
amount. This has been corrected.

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ID

Description / Resolution

18649

Agilent 7890A Data acquisition is behind system retention time. The error
occurred when the DataCollectionRate was manually deleted from the method and
then not set manually. Now the DataCollectionRate is set to a default value on CM
Server start time.

18650

Agilent 1x00 DAD Intensity and Dark CurrentTest. Due to numerical problems, the
DAD Intensity and Dark CurrentTest did not work correctly over the entire wavelength
range. The numerical ranges have now been adapted to the correct values.

18651

RI-101 The RT reproducibility has been improved.

18660

CTC PAL The numerical precision of nominal values has been increased.

18676

TCC-3x00RS The firmware download of an incorrect firmware was not rejected

by the driver. The driver now checks for the correct firmware version.

18687

Single temperature zone DC configuration not compatible with DC firmware

upgrade, 2.1.0. This has been corrected.

2.5

Documentation/Online Help

The Online Help has been updated; it describes the new features in this Service Release.

2.6

Content of the DVD

The content of the DVD (files and folders) are briefly described in the Readme.html file on the
DVD itself.

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3

Installation

3.1

Compatibility / Requirements

Attention

3.1.1

Systems with Mass Spectrometry support have special requirements. For a

compatibility matrix of supported hardware, Xcalibur, Chromeleon, and
Windows versions, please refer to the MS Software Configurations
document provided in the Additional Documents folder on the Service
Release DVD.

Backward and Forward Compatibility

When developing new versions of Chromeleon, Dionex attempt to always maintain backward
compatibility, i.e., any data created with previous Chromeleon versions are readable with the
new version and all calculations provide identical results. However, in rare cases, software issues
may be discovered, which, if fixed, affect backward compatibility.
Introduction of new features sometimes require that the data formats are changed. In these
cases, data created with Chromeleon 6.80 might not be readable with previous versions. In other
words, forward compatibility cannot be guaranteed this is quite natural in software
development.
Backward and forward compatibility issues known in this Service Release are summarized in the
following sections.
3.1.1.1

Backward Compatibility Issues

There are no changes in this Service Release that affect backward compatibility.
3.1.1.2

Forward Compatibility Issues

Dionex RS detectors (supported since 6.80 SR6) use a new data format that can be read only
by Chromeleon versions 6.80 SR6 or later.

The Agilent 7890A GC driver uses a new Server Configuration format that can be read only
by Chromeleon versions 6.80 SR7 or later.

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3.1.2

PC Requirements

The table below shows the minimum and the recommended PC configuration for Chromeleon
6.80 SR7. The table is updated compared to the 6.80 Main Release to reflect increased
requirements by Windows Vista and the new UltiMate 3000 Rapid Separation (RS) modules.
System

Windows 2000 or XP
with NO UltiMate 3000
RSLC modules

Windows Vista SP1

with NO
DAD-3000RS

Windows 2000 or XP
with ONE
DAD-3000RS

Any supported OS
with TWO
DAD-3000RS

Processor

Pentium III class,

800 MHz minimum,
2 GHz recommended

Pentium 4 class,
2 GHz minimum

Pentium 4 class
2.4 GHz minimum

Dual Core processor

2 GHz minimum

RAM

256 MB minimum,
512 MB recommended
512 MB is the minimum
requirement for systems
with mass spectrometer,
diode array or 3D
amperometry detectors

1 GB minimum

512 MB minimum

1 GB minimum

Hard Disk

20 GB minimum
40 GB is the minimum requirement for systems
with mass spectrometer, diode array or 3D
amperometry detectors

60 GB minimum

100 GB minimum

Optical Drive

DVD-ROM drive

Video Display

1024 x 768 resolution with 256 colors minimum, 16-bit color or more recommended

Ports

At least one available USB port for license device (unless a License Server is used)
Further USB ports are necessary for connecting UltiMate 3000, Summit, and ICS devices
The following UltiMate 3000 detectors require USB 2.0 speed: MWD-3000(RS), DAD-3000(RS)

Expansion
Slots

One PCI* slot for each DX-LAN, RS-232 or GPIB card**

* Or one PCMCIA slot for notebook or Tablet PCs

** Please check with your Dionex representative to determine which expansion cards you require.

3.1.3

Operating System Requirements

Chromeleon is not compatible with 64-bit versions of Windows.

About virtualization (running Chromeleon on virtual machines):

3.1.3.1

Virtualization techniques are usually not fully compatible with real-time operations
and usage of multiple communication ports, which are essential for instrument
control. For this reason, the Chromeleon Server cannot (reliably) run on virtual
machines. Communication with the instruments may not be established at all, or
communication problems are likely to occur.

The Chromeleon Client usually works in virtual machines; however, this is not
validated by Dionex.
Microsoft Windows 2000

CM 6.80 SR7 will NOT install on SP2 of Windows 2000.

Windows 2000 SP3 is still accepted, but the Chromeleon Setup and IQ will issue a
Warning.

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As with the main Chromeleon 6.80 release, Dionex recommends SP4 for customers
who must still use Windows 2000.
NOTE: When the Chromeleon Transaction Agent is activated, special privilege settings
must be applied under Windows 2000 SP4 (see section 4.4 in the Release Notes for the
Chromeleon 6.80 main release).
3.1.3.2

Microsoft Windows XP

For the main Chromeleon 6.80 release, SP2 of Windows XP was recommended.
Since SP4, Chromeleon 6.80 also supports Windows XP SP3.
NOTE: Some functions of Chromeleon may require changes in the firewall settings of
Windows XP SP2 / SP3. For details, see section 3.4.
Windows XP (no SP) and SP1 are still accepted, but the Chromeleon Setup and IQ will
issue a Warning.
3.1.3.3

Microsoft Windows Vista

With some limitations, starting with version 6.80 SP3, Chromeleon is compatible with
Windows Vista. Dionex recommends using SP1 of Windows Vista. SP1 is required for
controlling more than one system via USB. For more information, please refer to the
Chromeleon and Windows Vista document in the Additional Documents folder on the
SR DVD.
3.1.3.4

Microsoft Windows 2003 Server

For the main Chromeleon 6.80 release, SP1 of Windows 2003 Server was
recommended.
Since CM 6.80 SP2, Chromeleon also supports Windows 2003 Server SP2.
3.1.4
3.1.4.1

Database Support
Required MDAC Versions

Chromeleon requires specific database interfaces that are provided with the Microsoft Data
Access Components (MDAC). The validated versions are:
Operating System

MDAC Version

Windows 2000 SP4

2.5 SP3

Windows XP SP2

2.8 SP1

Windows Server 2003 SP1

2.8 SP2*

Windows Vista

MDAC is part of the Operating

System

* Special version included with Windows Server 2003 SP1

Note

The MDAC check for CM 6.80 includes all MDAC versions from 2.5 (RTM - SP3),
2.6 (RTM - SP2), 2.7 (RTM - SP1) and MDAC 2.8 (RTM and SP1). Future MDAC
versions may not be recognized correctly. If in doubt, check for the newest version of
Microsoft's 'Component Checker' tool on the Microsoft homepage. A version of this
tool is also available on the DVD: Other Tools\ODBC\Component_Check.exe.

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3.1.4.2

Supported Oracle Versions

Chromeleon has been validated to work with Oracle 8i, version 8.1.7, Oracle 9i, version 9.0.1.1.1,
and Oracle 10g Release 2.
The connection to an Oracle database server requires the Microsoft ODBC driver for Oracle,
which is part of the MDAC package. This is the only validated ODBC driver for the connection to
Oracle databases.
Caution
3.1.4.3

The Oracle-provided driver for ODBC will not work with Chromeleon.
Supported Microsoft SQL Server Versions

Chromeleon has been validated to work with Microsoft SQL Server 2000, version 8.00.382 and
2005, version 9.00.1399.00.
The connection to Microsoft SQL Server 2000 requires the Microsoft SQL Server driver. The
connection between Chromeleon and the database was validated with this driver.
Caution

3.1.5
3.1.5.1

Do not use any other driver to connect to a Microsoft SQL Server database.

Required Third Party Software

Microsoft .NET Framework

Chromeleon 6.80 requires the Microsoft .NET Framework, Version 2.0 SP2 (applies to all
supported Windows operating systems except Windows Vista).
If not already present on the target computer, the necessary files are installed automatically
during the installation of Chromeleon. In this case, the installation events are logged in a file
called DotNetInstall20.log in the \Chromel\IQ folder.
Note:

To enable automatic installation, Windows Installer 3.1 must be installed first

(contained on the Service Release DVD in folder "Other Tools / WindowsInstaller").

CM IQ has been updated and checks whether .NET is properly installed. If it is not, an Error is
issued.
On computers with Windows Vista, Microsoft.NET Framework, Version 3.5 SP1 is required. For
details, please refer to the "Readme.html file on the DVD itself.
3.1.5.2

Microsoft MSXML

Chromeleon 6.80 requires the Microsoft MSXML Version 4 SP2.

The necessary files are automatically installed during the installation if they are not already
present on the target computer. In this case, the installation events are logged in a file called
msxmlsetup.log in the \Chromel\IQ folder.
CM IQ has been updated and checks whether MSXML is properly installed. If it is not, an Error is
issued.

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3.1.6

Firmware Requirements

3.1.6.1

Dionex IC instruments

To ensure proper operation, Dionex IC instruments should be equipped with the most recent
firmware. A table of validated firmware versions is provided in the IC Firmware Validation
Matrix document in the Additional Documents folder on the SR DVD. If you have instruments
with firmware versions older than those listed, please contact your local Dionex office for
assistance.
3.1.6.2

Other Dionex instruments

For other Dionex instruments, such as the UltiMate 3000 and Summit modules, the
recommended firmware versions are included in Chromeleon. You can check the version and
update the firmware from within the CM Server Configuration. Whenever a new firmware version
is released for these modules, this is described in the corresponding Chromeleon Release Notes.
For information about new firmware versions provided with this Service Release, please refer to
section 4.1.
3.1.6.3

Third-party instruments

For third-party instruments, the Online Help describes the tested / minimum required firmware
versions. Using an older firmware may cause communication problems. Dionex does not expect
any problems to occur with using newer firmware versions. For systems like the Agilent 1100 and
1200, all modules must have the same/compatible firmware version.

3.2

General Instructions

Attention

Make sure that the installation operator has full local Windows administrator
privileges. During the installation, the PC must be restarted. After this, the
same operator must log in again, so that the remaining steps of the installation
process can be performed correctly. Otherwise, the installation will fail or will
be incomplete!

Attention

For installation on terminal servers, remember to activate "Install mode!

Tip

The Service Release is cumulative, i.e., it contains all the previous Service Release,
Service Packs, and Driver Updates of Chromeleon 6.80. Therefore, it is not
necessary to install any Service Release/Pack or Driver Update prior to installing this
Service Release. For more information about Service Packs, Service Releases and
Driver Updates, see section 4.1.

To install this Service Release, exit all Chromeleon programs (including the CM Server and CM
Server Monitor) and run either one of the following programs:
Chromeleon_Service_Packs_April_2009.exe
Chromeleon Service Pack Master Setup, which detects your Chromeleon
version and launches the appropriate setup program for releases 6.60,
6.70, or 6.80.

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Setup.exe

Chromeleon 6.80 Service Release 7 (in subfolder CM680SR7)

If the master setup does not recognize your installed version or refuses to
install, use the individual setup package that is labeled with your
Chromeleon release, i.e., Setup.exe.
The 6.80 SR7 Service Release DVD contains a full installation of the
Chromeleon software, therefore, no previous Chromeleon installation is
required.

Tip

For information on installing Chromeleon on computers with Windows Vista, refer to

Additional Documents\ Chromeleon and Windows Vista - 2008-12.pdf.

Updated versions of various administrative programs are available in separate directories on the
Service Release DVD:
CMSSR

Chromeleon System Status Report (SSR) Utility

This troubleshooting tool was introduced with Chromeleon 6.80, and is
now available also for Chromeleon 6.70 and 6.60.
If an error occurs during operation of Chromeleon, you can use the SSR
to create an error report that includes detailed information about
Timebases, Datasources, installations, and the system.
All users of Chromeleon 6.60 and 6.70 should install this tool.
Chromeleon 6.80 users need not (and should not) install it, because
Chromeleon 6.80 already includes the System Status Report utility.

CmUser680SR5

Chromeleon User Manager 6.80 SR5

This version is compatible with all current and previous releases of
Chromeleon.

CMLS680SP0

License Server 6.80 SP0

This tool is only used in (larger) installations where the Chromeleon
licenses are provided from a license server to the PCs with Chromeleon
(i.e., it is used instead of dongles).

Note

The Chromeleon IP Utility is no longer included on the Service Release DVD. This
tool was used for a few modules (UI20, UVD, P680, early TCC) by users who wished
to use Ethernet connections instead of USB. The utility is still available on the
Chromeleon 6.80 (Main Release) CD, or by request from Dionex Technical Support.

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3.3

Dionex Templates directory

The setup will create a locked folder named Dionex Templates on the home Datasource of the
system. Typically, this Datasource is named <PC_name>_local. The template folder contains
directories for Chromeleon IC Application Templates, Panels, and Reports. The Panels directory
is grouped according to the target devices, such as, Dionex_IC, Dionex_LC, GC, LC_MS, etc.
These panels serve as masters to adapt and create new panels for the installation.
Attention

To avoid problems, keep the Dionex Templates folder locked.

- Do not delete or move any items from the Dionex Templates directory.
- Do not modify files in the Dionex Templates directory. Instead, copy the
desired items to other directories and modify the copies.
- Do not store any personal data (including panels or reports) in this directory,
because they may be deleted without warning during future upgrades.

Note

3.4

Previously, a copy of the Dionex Templates folder was available in the

Datasource on the SP CD. This is not the case anymore. However, installing the
Service Release will still update the content of the Dionex Templates folder on your
local Datasource.

Firewall Exemptions Needed in Windows XP SP2 and SP3

With Service Pack 2, Microsoft introduced a firewall in Windows XP. To operate Chromeleon with
this firewall, a few exceptions must be defined in certain scenarios.
For details, please refer to topic "Chromeleon and Windows Firewall" in the Chromeleon Online
Help.

3.5

Troubleshooting

The Readme.html file on the DVD contains a troubleshooting section describing a few known
but rare installation issues.

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4

Appendix

4.1

General Information about Service Releases, Release Notes, and Online Help

4.1.1

Service Releases

Service Releases (SR) contain the setup package with all the files of the Main Release plus the
changed files of all previous service packs, service releases, and driver updates. Thus, with a
Service Release, it is no longer necessary to install the Main Release first.
4.1.2

Release Notes

The Release Notes describe the new features and improvements of the latest Service Release
only.
For information on extensions and enhancements in previous Chromeleon releases, please refer
to the Release Notes of the respective Chromeleon release.
4.1.3

Online Help
The Release Notes may contain last minute information that could not be captured
in the Online Help or takes priority over the Online Help.

Note

In general, new features and drivers that are introduced in Service Packs / Service Releases
are described in the updated Online Help that is distributed with the Service Pack / Service
Release. However, the Online Help is only updated for the latest Chromeleon version. Users of
previous versions can find the latest version of the English Chromeleon Online Help on the
Service Pack / Service Release DVD (file Additional Documents\Chromeleon 6.80 SR7 - Online
Help.CHM).

4.2

Abbreviations

The following abbreviations are used throughout this document. Further explanations can be
found in the chapters of use.
2D, 3D

2 dimension(al), 3 dimension(al)

CM (6.80)

CHROMELEON (Release 6.80)

CRD

Carbonate Removal Device

DU

Driver Update

DVD

Digital Versatile Disc

DX

Dionex

GC

Gas Chromatograph(y)

HPLC

High Performance Liquid Chromatograph(y); also synonymous with

High Pressure Liquid Chromatograph(y)

IC

Ion Chromatograph(y)

IQ

Installation Qualification

LAN

Local Area Network

LC

Liquid Chromatograph(y)

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MS

Mass Spectrometry

n.a.

Not Applicable

OQ

Operational Qualification

OS

Operating System

OTA

Online Transfer Agent

PAN

CHROMELEON Control Panel object

PDA

Photo Diode Array

PDF

Portable Document Format

PGM

CHROMELEON Control Program object

instructions to a chromatographic system for an analytical run

PQ

Performance Qualification

QNT

CHROMELEON Quantitation method object

QRY

CHROMELEON Query definition object

RDF

CHROMELEON Report Definition File object defines screen layout in

integration view, defines report layout

RSLC

Rapid Separation LC

SDK

Software Development Kit

SEQ

CHROMELEON Sequence object defines a collection of samples

SOR

CHROMELEON Signed Off Results object, or

Solvent Organizer Rack (SOR-100)

SP

Service Pack

SR

Service Release

SQL

Structured Query Language

SR

Service Release

SST

System Suitability Test

TCD

Thermal Conductivity Detector

TSP

Thermo Separation Products (Now Thermo)

UCI

Universal Chromatography Interface a Dionex product that allows virtually

any chromatography device to be connected with CHROMELEON through
different ports

USB

Universal Serial Bus

[USER]

Within a heading denotes a feature that was added based on users

requirement / wish

WSP
[#xxxxx]

CHROMELEON Workspace object

Specifies a Dionex Tracking ID

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