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"Open Access" type front end software for all Hewlett-Packard Company Mass Spectrometers.
CSS has created this "front end" software solution to enable synthetic chemists, extraction chemists, contract lab technicians, students, lab managers and other authorized personnel to log samples and sample information, then retrieve printed results without any intimate knowledge of mass spectrometry.
MS Ability loads over the Hewlett-Packard Windows Chemstation Mass Spectrometer operating software giving a new, single point "user interface". This single point user interface provides one window for sample input, no more "tune", "methods", "sequence", "acquire" and "data analysis" windows. Increase lab productivity by having those that request the MS analysis log the sample entry and free up the traditional mass spec operator to perform other duties, i.e. maintain and generate methods for more than one mass spectrometer.
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Easy to use Simple log in steps: The user types in a user name, system password and then "logs on". Upon log on, the user is asked "how many ?" samples he/she wishes to run. This begins a "session", where the user is told which position to place his/her sample and enters sample information, a 50 character field. The user then pushes a button and "fetches" a method from a list of 25 pre defined methods in a "drop box", and types in additional information into a long character field. That’s it, the sample has been added to the sample database. The session continues until the user has input all the samples he/she had requested. Method conventions: The user types in a user name, system password and then "logs on". Upon log on, the user is asked "how many ?" samples he/she wishes to run. This begins a "session", where the user is told which position to place his/her sample and enters sample information, a 50 character field. The user then pushes a button and "fetches" a method from a list of 25 pre defined methods in a "drop box", and types in additional information into a long character field. That’s it, the sample has been added to the sample database. The session continues until the user has input all the samples he/she had requested. As mentioned above, methods are "pre defined" so that the user selects available methods from a drop box. These methods are pre defined by the manager or mass spec specialist (the one that keeps the mass spec running, tuned and operating smoothly). The methods are stored on the hard drive a typical "Chemstation" sub directory, i.e. C:\hpchem\1\methods\. These methods are stored in the "DOS" convention of eight characters a "dot" and an extension of "M", but are loaded into the MS Ability software and given 20 character descriptions. Only the 20 character descriptions are presented to the user giving the user very descriptive choices and no source for confusion. Methods can be placed into MS Ability software that will be run only during the normal working day. Other methods will be run after the normal working day. The manager has the ability to define the normal working day. Methods can be defined in MS Ability for "combination" runs and will (for example) first run a Positive Ion Method and then will run the same sample with a Negative Ion Method. Safe while unattended: MS Ability can be configured such that during the entire time of sample input and sample processing Microsoft Windows has been instructed to keep "focus" on the MS Ability software. This is called "Modal" operation. The user is not able to focus on any other window, including the HP Chemstation Software. This keeps the user or other passers by from getting into the Mass Spec Operating software and stopping the run or making changes to instrument parameters. The user is provided run status information from MS Ability software. This allows the user to keep informed on the status of the instrument and the progress of the run. Manager functionality: MS Ability can be configured such that during the entire time of sample input and sample processing Microsoft Windows has been instructed to keep "focus" on the MS Ability software. This is called "Modal" operation. The user is not able to focus on any other window, including the HP Chemstation Software. This keeps the user or other passers by from getting into the Mass Spec Operating software and stopping the run or making changes to instrument parameters. The user is provided run status information from MS Ability software. This allows the user to keep informed on the status of the instrument and the progress of the run. All configuration issues are controlled by the Manager. Expected functions like start, pause and stop are available on the MS Ability input window. Other manager controls are available by pull down menu choices, after the manager has logged in and has used the "manager" pass word. The manager controls user access allowing for an infinite number of users. The manager creates and controls the levels of user passwords. The manager sets up method choices for the users with the ability to define ten or more Methods. Methods are presented to the user in a 20 character wide field - no more "cryptic" 8 character DOS limitations, (i.e. Flo Inj Positive Ion). The manager controls the setup of "delayed" runs and controls the amount of time the system waits idle for "shut down". The manager defines the database file name, and has the ability to delete it entirely from the pull down menu. The manager also has full editing access to the run sample database. The user can only "view" the sample database. Configurations available: Single sample entry - for users with 1 or 2 samples. Multi-sample entry - for users with 3 or more samples in a tray. Spreadsheet sample entry - for users with many samples or with 96 well plates and sample information set up on a spreadsheet. Spreadsheet entry systems have mass spec results placed directly into the user’s spreadsheet upon completion of run. Compatible with 96 well plate liquid sampler, LC auto liquid sampler, GC auto liquid sampler introduction systems, and other GC and LC sample introduction systems. MS Systems include HP 5989 Engine, HP 598x, and HP 597x Mass Spec Systems. MS Ability allows for complete automation (for API) by the use of the CSS Company Auxiliary Control Box: Model 1100 and Model 1200 to shut down and start up nebulization gasses. Customizability: CSS can make custom changes to the software to allow for your specific software and hardware needs. CSS Company MS Ability is easily adaptable to new HP Equipment that may come along.
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