G A S C H R O M AT O G R A P H Y

P R O D U C T
TotalChrom 6.3 for TurboMatrix
Headspace Samplers

N O T E
Introduction TotalChrom 6.3 also provides a Key Benefits
®
TotalChrom 6.3 software simplifies record of HS and GC methods,
Simplifies use of the TurboMatrix HS
the routine use of PerkinElmer® including injection timings and sampler in conjunction with TotalChrom
TurboMatrix™ Headspace (HS) other method parameters, to ensure
Creates a closer coupling between the
samplers (HS-16, HS-40, HS-110, greater sample tracking. The RCS
TotalChrom and TurboMatrix methods
HS-40 Trap and HS-110 Trap models). module provides TotalChrom with
a list of all HS samplers it is in Eliminates the need for duplicate entry
Enhanced integration between of vial-sequence information in both
TotalChrom and TurboMatrix HS communication with, including TotalChrom and TurboMatrix RCS
methods provides streamlined the serial number of the sampler
Ensures reliable assignment of
operation, including faster setup and the number of vials in the TurboMatrix vial numbers to
times and reduced entry errors. sampling tray. The RCS module TotalChrom data files
also provides the ability to edit
TotalChrom 6.3 provides direct methods when the TurboMatrix
sequence and method creation HS sampler is not connected or
for both headspace and liquid switched on.
autosampling, using the Remote
Control Software (RCS) module. TotalChrom 6.3 can be configured
The TurboMatrix HS RCS module in workstation and client/server
ensures reliable assignment of environments (if the local com-
TurboMatrix HS vial numbers to puter is configured as an Acquire
TotalChrom data files and reduces server) for the Clarus® 500 GC-
the risk of data entry errors. TurboMatrix HS system.

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Functional features Setup 2. TotalChrom will communicate
The integration of TotalChrom 6.3 Setup of a TotalChrom instrument with the RCS module to ensure
with the TurboMatrix HS sampler with an associated TurboMatrix in- that the required TurboMatrix
includes the following key functions: strument involves the following steps: instrument is available to be set up.
The RCS module will check each
1. TotalChrom will validate the line of the sequence to ensure it is
Instrument configuration sequence to ensure that it is com- valid for the specified instrument.
TotalChrom 6.3 provides the ability to patible with a TurboMatrix HS
specify that an instrument includes a sampler system.
TurboMatrix HS sampler of a specific
type from within the TotalChrom
Configuration application. This is
illustrated in Figure 1, which shows
the Configuration Editor screen.

Method editing
The TurboMatrix method can be
edited directly from the TotalChrom
Method Editor. Figure 2 illustrates
this functionality.

The TotalChrom Method Editor

allows you to specify ‘TurboMatrix’
as an injection-source option for a con-
trolled GC, in addition to the existing
‘Manual’ and ‘Autosampler’ options.
This option is only available when
the instrument assigned to the method
has a TurboMatrix associated with it. Figure 1. TotalChrom 6.3 provides the ability to specify the TurboMatrix HS sampler of a
specific type.
The TurboMatrix Method button
within Instrument Control invokes
the RCS method page (Figure 3).

Sequence creation
When a sequence is created for
an instrument with an associated
TurboMatrix HS sampler, the sam-
pling mode (Manual, Autosampler
or TurboMatrix HS sampler) will
also be defined.

The behavior of the Sequence Tem-

plate dialog enables you to simplify
generation of a sequence containing
a TurboMatrix method that involves
multiple injections per vial or tube
(e.g. Multiple Headspace Extraction
of the headspace).
Figure 2. TotalChrom 6.3 Method Editor includes a function to invoke the TurboMatrix RCS
Method Editor.

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3. TotalChrom will send a command Ongoing improvement keeps only supplier that manufactures
to the RCS module, instructing it to TotalChrom at the forefront of and sells a complete single-vendor
set up the newly created sequence chromatography data handling. solution – from sample handling
on the TurboMatrix HS sampler. to data handling.
Continuing its 50-year tradition of
The Start command may be issued
GC innovation, PerkinElmer is the
automatically or by the user, as
specified in the Setup dialog.

Reading of injection-log
information – accurate reading
of vial number
TotalChrom 6.3 receives the vial
number directly from the RCS
module at the moment the injection
takes place and stores it in the raw
data files.

Skipped vial prevention

The RCS module informs TotalChrom
6.3 about a missing vial as soon as
the TurboMatrix HS sampler reports
that it cannot inject from the vial.
This ensures reliable assignment
of TurboMatrix vial numbers to Figure 3. The RCS Method Editor allows setup of TurboMatrix method parameters.
TotalChrom data files.

Ever increasing
capabilities
TotalChrom 6.3 extends the reliabil-
ity and enhances features to benefit
both GC and HPLC users.

The new Data Review & Approve

feature is ideal for laboratories with
high sample workloads (Figure 4).
From a single TotalChrom screen, it
is now possible to review an entire
sequence of runs and quickly and
easily move between the chromato-
gram and the summary report, exami-
ning the results. If the laboratory
procedures require it, electronic
signoffs can be enabled to document
that the data has been reviewed Figure 4. The Data Review feature allows validation of high volumes of sample data.
by the appropriate person – or
multiple people.

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