February 1, 2018
Control Nexis GC-2030 and HS-20/HS-10 Using Chromeleon 7.2
Control Shimadzu Nexis GC-2030 and HS-20/HS-10 Headspace sampler.
Now Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ 7.2 Chromatography Data System (hereinafter called Chromeleon) Software can control the Nexis GC-2030 and HS-20/HS-10 Headspace sampler with the driver software. Shimadzu GC-2030 and HS-20/HS-10 instrument parameters can be set seamlessly via the Chromeleon 7.2.
The ePanel shown in the Chromeleon provides functions for the direct control of Shimadzu GC-2030 and HS-20/HS-10. It is also equipped with monitoring functions to allow system operating status to be assessed at a glance as well as a system check function for monitoring the usage of consumables by various instruments. After completing the sequence analysis, it is also possible to shutdown the Nexis GC-2030 automatically and safely by the shutdown function. As a result, this software supports total from inspection before analysis to stop of equipment after analysis Also, Shimadzu instrument control parameters are set through the method editor embedded in the Chromeleon software. These parameters are stored and handled as standard Chromeleon method files.
ePanel
Instrument Method Editor
Maximize Productivity with Optimum Sample Injection
In addition to standard liquid analysis using an AOC-20i autoinjector, the following types of analysis are also supported.
- Simultaneous analysis of two lines using a dual injection system
- Successive switching between liquid and headspace analysis by installing both AOC-20i and HS-20 units
This optimal sample injection system helps maximize analytical productivity.
Using Instrument Methods for Smart Switching Between HS-20 and AOC Units
Product Lineup
| Description | Versions with Functionality Verified |
|---|---|
| Shimadzu GC Driver for Chromeleon 7.2 | Chromeleon 7.2 SR1 or later |
Note:
This product supports Nexis GC-2030 and HS-20/HS-10 system control and HS-20 standalone control.
GC-2010/GC-2010Plus/GC-2014 can be controlled using the Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. driver provided with Chromeleon 7.2.
Controllable Hardware
The Shimadzu GC Driver for Chromeleon 7.2 supports control of the following units.
| GC Unit | Nexis GC-2030 |
|---|---|
| Options | AOC-20i (Plus) autoinjector, AOC-20s (Plus) autosampler, HS-20/HS-10 headspace sampler, dual injection system |
| Unit | Device name |
|---|---|
| Sample Injector | SPL-2030, WBI-2030, OCI-2030, PTV-2030 |
| Detector | FID-2030, TCD-2030, ECD-2010 Exceed, FPD-2030, FTD-2030, BID-2030 |
| Advanced Flow Technology | Backflush, detector splitting, detector switching, heart-cut system |
| Additional temperature controller | Auxiliary temperature control unit |
| Additional flow controller | APC (3 auxiliary channels), APC (1 auxiliary channel) |
| Options | Low-temperature control solenoid valve set: CRG-2030 External equipment control relay: PRG-2010 Plus, PRG Box |
The following unit controls are included in Chromeleon Software.
The HS-20 head space sampler can be controlled by using the Shimadzu GC Driver for Chromeleon 7.2.
| GC Unit | GC-2010, GC-2010 Plus, GC-2014 |
|---|---|
| Options | HS-20 headspace sampler, AOC-20i autoinjector, AOC-20s autosampler |
| Unit | Device name |
|---|---|
| Sample Injector | GC-2010 (Plus) : SPL-2010 (Plus), OCI / PTV-2010 (Plus) GC-2014 : SPL-2014, DINJ-2014 |
| Detector | GC-2010 (Plus) : FID-2010 (Plus), TCD-2010 (Plus), ECD-2010 (Plus), FPD-2010 (Plus), FTD-2010 (Plus) GC-2014 : DFID-2014, SFID-2014, TCD-2014, ECD-2014 |
| Additional flow controller | GC-2010 (Plus) : APC (3 auxiliary channels) |
| Low-temperature oven controller | GC-2010 (Plus) : CRG-2010 low-temperature control solenoid valve unit |
Notes:
- Up to four Shimadzu GC units can be controlled from a single instrument server.
- It is not recommended to connect other vender instruments to the same instrument server.
Nexis is a trademark of Shimadzu Corporation.
Thermo Scientific and Chromeleon are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.