The Simplified User Interface (SUI)

Version 2.1 for Agilent Technologies ChemStations.

Overview

To the experienced user the Agilent Technologies ChemStation provides a powerful chromatographic data acquisition and data processing environment. However, occasional users or busy operators may find the ChemStation to be complex and have difficulty remembering the proper steps to perform for each analysis that they must run. This can result in wasted time and potentially lead to operator error. Diablo Analytical developed the Simplified User Interface (SUI) to address this problem; the software acts as a shell that hides the complexity of the ChemStation from those users who simply need to run samples.

Summary of Features

Allows ChemStation analyses to be started by pressing a single button. The operator is automatically prompted for any sample information required for the analysis.
Uses existing sequence and method files. No modification of existing methodology is required.
Has an automatic data file naming feature that prevents existing data files from being accidentally overwritten.
Can be configured quickly and easily using the configuration editor included with the software.
Can be displayed as a normal-sized dialog box centered over the ChemStation window, or as a full-screen dialog box that hides the ChemStation underneath.
Has an option to re-display the SUI dialog automatically after the last sample in a sequence is run.

Main SUI Dialog Box in the ChemStation

New Features in Version 2.1

The SUI can now be activated while a sequence is running to allow samples to be added to the active sequence table.
New automatic date and time derived data subdirectory and data file naming options.
A sequence log file can be created to track usage of "open access" instruments, and to help match data files to specific samples.
A "SIU Activation Button" can be displayed in the ChemStation's Method and Run Control view to allow the SUI to be activated more intuitively in "open access" environments.
Security: The Configuration Editor can now be password protected. In addition, optional "User" security can be activated so that only approved users are authorized to execute specific SUI buttons. Finally, the SUI can be configured so that an administrator password is required to exit and return to the ChemStation.
Prompt for Methods: The Sample Information Wizard can be configured so that the operator chooses from a list of allowed methods that are specified in the Configuration Editor.
Additional display positions: The main SUI dialog box can be configured to be displayed in the "corners" of the ChemStation (Upper Left or Right, Lower Left or Right). This is useful if you want the operator to be able to view a particular part of the underlying ChemStation.
Execute ChemStation Command: The SUI can now be configured to execute a ChemStation macro or command in addition to the ability to run a sequence. This is feature is particularly useful for instruments that have detectors, pumps, or other hardware that need to be turned on or off by the operator.

Additional Information

System Requirements

An installed Agilent Technologies GC or LC ChemStation (Version 5.0 or later).
Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 with Service Pack 3 or greater, or Windows 2000 or Windows XP Professional.

Important: The SUI does not run on either the 3365 GC ChemStation or any of the GC-MS ChemStations.

File Download

File	Version	Size	Description
SUI 2.0 Installation Program	2.1.75 (2-19-05)	3.7 Mb	Installs a fully-functional 30-day evaluation copy of the SUI, or updates a registered-users copy to the latest version.
SUI 2.0 Release Notes	2.1.75 (2-19-05)		Release information for the latest version
SUI 2.0 Users Manual	8-31-04	470 kb	The SUI User's manual in Adobe PDF format (Acrobat 4 required).

Upgrade Information

Minor software updates are provided free of charge as downloads from our web site to licensed users. If you have either a registered version of the software that you received directly from Diablo Analytical or from one of our distributors, or an unlocked evaluation version of the software, simply download and run the SUI 2.0 Installation Program.

Important: If you have a "Site License" version of the software you must request an upgrade directly from Diablo Analytical.

Running the Evaluation Version

When you install the SUI for the first time on a computer, it will be configured as a fully-functional 30-day evaluation. The following dialog box will be displayed each time you start the application. To run the software in evaluation mode, simply press the "Continue" button.

Registering the Evaluation Version

If you decide that you would like to register the SUI, simply fill out the order form, making sure to include the Serial Number from the Software License dialog box. After verifying your payment information, Diablo will e-mail or fax you a an 8-digit unlock code that will convert the SUI from Evaluation to Registered status.

Pricing

The Simplified User Interface for Agilent Technologies ChemStations is licensed on a per-ChemStation basis. A single-ChemStation license is $495 plus any applicable sales tax and shipping and handling. Contact us directly for multi-ChemStation licensing prices or if you would like to investigate having Diablo develop customized versions of the application.

How to Order

Print and fill out the order form. You will need to provide us with the serial number of the installed SUI Configuration Editor in order for us to provide you with the correct unlock code. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Purchase Orders from approved companies.