using itachi hplc system without the ezchrom

[dmond]

I am using lachrom elite hitachi system run by ezchrom software. the computer failed and I can't reinstall the software. can anybody tell me if it is possible to operate the system without the software?

[tom jupille]

You will need control software of *some* kind, but a package from a different vendor can probably be made to work.

[John Lim]

Tom is correct and some options are:

1. In North America, contact Hitachi-HTA through your account or service rep to obtain the replacement EZChrom Elite CD and software license key since the original computer already had this installed. HHTA may charge for a replacement (I don't know) but this should cost less than a new CDS.

2. A 3rd party CDS (such as Dionex's Chromeleon) will have Hitachi LCE device drivers (disclosure: I work for Dionex ).

http://www.hitachi-hta.com/products/lif ... c-software

http://www.dionex.com/en-us/webdocs/408 ... anual2.pdf


3. Manual control and sample programming via the optional keypad controller modules...this is the least desirable option and you will need an output recorder device/plotter connected to the detector output. Data will not be electronically archived without a CDS. This is old school...