How to connect a system

Instruction

The table below describes how to connect the System Control module to a chromatography system.

Note: This instruction does not apply to ÄKTAxpress systems. For information on how to connect an ÄKTAxpress system, see the ÄKTAxpress User Reference Manual.

Step

Action

1

Open a System Control window that is not currently in use. It is identified by the Not connected text in the status bar.

2

Select System:Connect or click the System Connect toolbar icon.

Result: The System Connect dialog box is displayed.

3

The System Connect dialog box lists the systems to which you have access.

Select a system to which you want to connect and click OK.

Note: See additional information about remote and local stations below.
If you connect from a remote station

If you connect from a remote station to a chromatography system you should be aware of the following:

  • The local station (the computer physically connected to the system) must be logged on to the network.

  • The UNICORN drivers must be running on the local station.

  • The UNICORN program does not have to be running on the local station.

If you connect from a local station

If you connect from a local station to a chromatography system physically connected to the local station, you do not have to log on to the network. Be aware though, that there are some drawbacks if you do not log on:

  • Files stored on network drives will not be accessible.

  • UNICORN is placed in an "error" state which is not ideal. Global files such as the user settings file (musers30.mpm) etc. are stored on the network. Any changes made to these files while you are not logged on will apply only locally and will be lost the next time you log on to the network to use UNICORN.

  • For runs performed in this stand-alone mode, the result file cannot be saved on a network drive. If the file is directed to a network drive it will instead be saved in the Failed folder on the local station.

2005-06-15