MagIC Net Intelligent Software for Ion Chromatography MagIC Net – the software for modern ion chromatography 02 MagIC Net is the user-friendly software for ion chroma-MagIC Net monitors the entire ion chromatography sys - tography. MagIC Net controls the components of the tem and automatically controls measured results. As the in telligent Metrohm ion chromatography systems as well software’s user interface can be customized to meet the as their peripheral devices for Liquid Handling and auto - requirements of individual users, MagIC Net makes ion mation. MagIC Net collects all relevant information chromatography perfectly easy. ge ne rated by the system and offers the convenience of modern data management along with the ability to pro-MagIC Net is available in many language versions, in clud-duce customized reports. Clear symbols, well-arranged ing Chinese, German, English, French, Italian, Japanese, layout and intuitive operation are the key features of Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. MagIC Net. The advantages of MagIC Net • Intelligent ion chromatography 03 • Simple and intuitive operation • Freely configurable user interface thanks to layout management • Great flexibility in configuration and programming • Modern data management • Powerful report generator • Comprehensive monitoring and control functions • Full traceability of all data • Client-server software • Meets all FDA and GLP requirements • Available in major languages MagIC Net – five main areas provide an overview 04 Workplace • Platform for starting single determinations and determination series • Calibration of the IC system • Parallel operation of up to 4 workplaces • Real-time presentation of chromatograms and their possible reference chromatograms • Real-time display of system parameters • Visualization of the method sequence • Display of determination reports • Management of sample tables Database • Interface for data management, reprocessing and reporting • Comprehensive search and filter functions • Output of results and calibrations • Result display in control charts • Information concerning determinations • Export and import functions • Automatic and manual backup function • Up to 4 databases can be opened simultaneously Method • Method development • Definition of analysis conditions to be applied • Setting up time programs • Definition of analytes and their evaluation parameters • Predefined method templates for easy method generation • Example methods that are supplied with the installation can be imported and then used Configuration • Administration of instruments, columns, solutions, and accessory parts • Configuration of all non-method-specific settings • Definition of service intervals, expiry dates, control limits, and GLP test intervals • User administration • Security settings • Audit trail Manual control • User interface for manual control of the IC system • Direct operation of all connected hardware components • Display of currently used system parameters MagIC Net means simple and intuitive operation Ease of use is a property of all good software. MagIC Net symbols. The software automatically recognizes all con-05 sets new standards in terms of usability fea tur ing the nected de vices and lists them in the configuration table. same Look and Feel as all the other software solutions This also applies to the individual hardware components from the Metrohm portfolio. such as columns, detectors, and dosing units. The user interface of MagIC Net is freely configurable. It All system components are directly accessible in the can therefore be adapted entirely to the requirements of soft ware. Setting up of time programs is perfectly easy. the individual user. Only the windows that are actually Mo ni toring and control functions minimize operating needed are opened, depending on the settings of the errors. MagIC Net is available in numerous languages, user. The content of the individual windows can also be making sure that users benefit from the software’s freely defined by the user. Only relevant parameters are full potential. MagIC Net is currently available in these displayed. User interfaces overloaded with information lan guages: are therefore a thing of the past. German, English, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, Italian, Intuitive operation of MagIC Net is enabled by the Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, clearly arranged user interface and the self-explanatory Spanish and traditional Chinese. No language barriers: MagIC Net is available in English, German, Chinese, Korean, French, Japanese, Polish, Russian and other languages. Intuitive operation: One click on the system component (e.g. the pump) in the graph, and all relevant parameters are displayed. Smart solutions for better reliability of results 06 Smart assistance MagIC Net enhances user convenience, minimizes the terminations already carried out are automatically saved risk of operating errors and can relieve users of many on this chip as well. All of this data can be read out at responsibilities by making logical decisions and carrying any time and transferred directly into the method. The them out. Warning messages help prevent errors; the following intelligent hardware com ponents are integrated sys tem tells you when maintenance of components is in MagIC Net: due, and control functions check any results automatically. • iPump – intelligent high-pressure pump If your Metrohm ion chromatograph is connected to • iColumn – intelligent analytical separating column MagIC Net via the USB interface, the software auto ma ti- • iDetector – intelligent conductivity detector cally recognizes the connected instrument plus any peri - • Intelligent dosing units pheral devices such as autosamplers, eluent production • iCell – intelligent amperometric cells modules, stand-alone detectors, etc. «Plug & play – ready • iReactor – intelligent post-column reactor to start» is the principle. The connected devices are clear ly displayed in a table together with their function para-Logical decisions meters, where they can be configured with just a few MagIC Net is able to make logical decisions and thus to mouse clicks. increase the reliability of results. Functions such as com - mon variables, conditions, subprograms and case de ci-Intelligent hardware components sions are used for this purpose. One example of the use The individual components of your Metrohm ion chro - of these functions is logical dilution of a sample. When ma tograph such as separation columns, pumps, detec-this is carried out, the unknown sample is mea su red, the tors, etc. are also incorporated in the software. They result is compared with the one from the highest calib ra-come with a small memory chip for this purpose. E.g., tion standard, the factor for the dilution that is nee ded is column-specific data such as serial numbers, maximum calculated and the dilution is carried out fully auto ma-permissible flow rates, maximum permissible pressure, tically. MagIC Net thus ensures that results are always etc. are stored on the chip of the separation column. within the calibration limits. Cur rent operating parameters such as the number of de - Automatic data transfer: The iColumn technology allows data to be read and written directly on the column. 07 Easy system confi guration: Once MagIC Net has recognized the connected instruments, you have direct access to the parameters of the individual instruments and hardware components. Just one click: The properties and standard working conditions of the column being used can be called up by a single mouse click. Convenient data management The data management of MagIC Net is based on a powerful database. Each determination is stored in this database, 08 and is then available with all settings, the method that was used, and any user information. Convenient data management Your sample and measuring data is managed in the freely configurable determination overview. This is where the most important information for each sample is displayed. Assistance is provided by a comprehensive range of search and filter functions. Curve for every determination Full traceability of results Chromatograms, calibration curves, and spectra are all Who carried out a determination when? Which devices dis played in the «Curves» window. Various zoom func - were used? The «Information» window documents all of tions facilitate the evaluation of details. The display and the determination-relevant settings, used devices, sample-labeling of the chromatogram are freely selectable. specific details and changes. Quick availability of results 09 If you wish to forward a measuring result to a colleague without delay, you can dispatch the relevant determination directly from the database by e-mail – without tedious intermediate saving. Immediately recognize what is important The «Results» window provides a quick overview. All of the important results, user-defined results, and statistics are displayed here in compact form. You determine which parameters are displayed. Search and filter functions Even the search for determinations that have been carried out on a column with a specific serial number is no problem for magIC net. The determinations you are looking for can be locatd retrieved among hundreds of analyses. 10 Reprocessing determinations Should it be necessary to reprocess any de - calib ra tions, and result calculations, but also sample data ter mination, this is carried out using the re - can be revised at any time. This can be recapitulated pro cessing function in the database. Not whenever needed using the «History» function. The origi-only peak integration and identification, nal version can also be restored at any time. Overlaying curves The «Overlay curves» function enables a quick and easy visual comparison of chromatograms. The colors can be freely defined in order to provide a better overview. Result overview with control chart function At the push of a button you receive an over- cation such as Office using Copy and Paste. You can also view of your results, including a statistical define control charts with warning and intervention limits. eva luation. Print this out, generate a pdf do - If a value is outside the defined range, this is visible at a cu ment or insert it directly into another appli-glance. Data export 11 If you wish to process your data in Excel or export it to your LIMS, many different export formats are available: CSV, XML, SLK, AIA, MagIC Net format or measuring point lists in TXT format. The format of MagIC Net contains all of the information about the determinations and can be used for exchanges between multiple MagIC Net applications, as well as for sup port purposes. Flexible reporting A powerful report generator allows the user to create In addition, an automatic printout can also be triggered customer-specific report templates in which even graphs immediately after the determination if this has been or corporate logos can be incorporated. The many layout defined in the relevant method. The results can even be options allow user to design customized reports. Alter-sent automatically by e-mail. natively, you can simply adapt one of the report templates provided to meet your requirements. To print an analysis report, simply highlight the respective determination in the database, select a report template, and press «OK». Flexibility allows customized solutions Regardless of whether you are an expert and use the full 12 User-specific user interfaces functionality of MagIC Net in method development, The user interface settings can be saved in a user-specific whe ther MagIC Net is operated by users with basic way. This means that, for one user, MagIC Net can be know ledge in a contract laboratory or whether the soft - reduced to «one-button operation» to permit only the ware is used by semi-skilled personnel in a factory to starting and stopping of determinations, while, for monitor production using a routine application – MagIC another user, the user interface can be designed to make Net provides the necessary flexibility. all method programming, configuration, and operating options available to that user. See only what is required The freely configurable MagIC Net user interface can be adapted without restriction to the needs of the respective users. If required, only the windows that are actually needed are opened; the information that they contain can be freely defined. «One-button» operation – the user interface is reduced to the essentials Be it single determinations or determination series – the user interface can be designed such that only sample-specifi c entries are possible. This also makes it possible for personnel from other fi elds to operate the analysis system. For routine applications, the time program, the watch window (a display of the current device parameters), and the live display of the chromatogram are used together with the run window. Flexibility in everyday laboratory work 13 You would like to process all samples using the same Moreover, the time program makes it possible to prepare analysis method? Thanks to the flexibility of the method the next sample while data recording of the previous programming, this is no problem with MagIC Net. Re - sample is still in progress. This saves time and increases gard less of whether dilution takes place with a factor of sample throughput. 1:10, 1:20 or 1:50 – one method with one calibration is sufficient. The flexibility is in the time program of the Do you want to inject a check standard solution au to - method. This is where the analysis sequence can be de fi-matically after every 10th injection? This is also no prob - ned step by step. Even complex work sequences can be lem for MagIC Net. Thanks to the «Insert new line» processed using one and the same method with the ad - func t ion in the time program, the sample table is auto-di tional options of the subprograms (parallel or se quen-ma tically adapted accordingly. tially running), the case decisions, the conditions, and the loops. A single calibration is enough for this. The flexibility of MagIC Net is also evident in the eva luation of the chromatograms. Since the powerful eva lu ation mechanism is also available during a determi na tion, detected peaks can be evaluated even while the chro matogram is still in progress. A time program for a dilution method that not only covers any dilution factor but also determines a previously unknown dilution factor and performs the analysis. The main program serves as a guide for the subprograms that differ from case to case. Thanks to the «Insert new line» function, the sample table is extended automatically, e. g. after every 10th sample injection for injecting a control standard solution; re-calibration of the system can be also be implemented in this way, if the check standard solution is outside the defi ned limits. The entire subprogram for logical dilution. It allows a sample to be diluted using a dilution factor that has been calculated previously by the system. This means the results are always within the calibration range. 14 Security of analytical data MagIC Net provides many options for protecting methods Advantages of the data security functions and data from unauthorized access. Manipulations are • Password protection under MagIC Net and excluded. The GLP and FDA data security requirements Microsoft Windows are fully met by MagIC Net. MagIC Net guarantees the • Central user administration with individual setting of traceability of all results. This is based on the «History» user rights function, which uses a version control to make all chan - • Global GLP and FDA settings ges to methods and determinations accessible again via • Automatic backups of databases and configurations a version check. In this way, the user, instrument, co lumn, • Traceability based on documentation of all method eluent, integration, and also calibration can be tracked and determination modifications from raw data to the last revision. Previously re vis ed • Traceability of all actions in the system by complete methods and determinations can also be reac ti vated. audit trail • Digital signature at two levels • Separate signature for methods and determinations Client-server solutions – a matter of course with MagIC Net Multi MagIC Net Multi enables central data management using Data security 15 a client-server option. Even if you set up MagIC Net as a MagIC Net assists you with data backups. If you activate local version first, the software can be upgraded to a the automatic backup function, MagIC Net automatically client-server system at any time should your requirements creates full copies of all determinations and configurations. increase. If MagIC Net is installed on a server, all mea sur-This means that all settings, system configurations, and ing and office computers operate as clients. All deter mi-determinations can be quickly recovered. nations and methods are stored centrally and are available to every client PC at any time. All results can be The central user administration makes it possible to vie wed and processed further from any PC. activate users and assign rights of access for the entire MagIC Net system. Client/server option: MagIC Net controls four laboratory workplaces and two offi ce workplaces Versions to match every need MagIC Net is available in four different versions. Should 16 MagIC Net Compact your requirements change, upgrades are available for the This version is the compact version of MagIC Net MagIC Net Professional and MagIC Net Compact versions. Professional. The restriction applies only to the number and type of instruments that can be controlled. One MagIC Net Professional Compact IC instrument (930 Compact IC Flex, 881 This version supports the entire range of intelligent ion Compact IC pro, 882 Compact IC plus or 771 Compact chromatographs and autosamplers from Metrohm. With IC Interface) with a maximum of one detector and one MagIC Net Professional, all peripheral devices for Inline autosampler can be connected. The full functionality of Sample Preparation and Liquid Handling can be con trol-these instruments, software control, data acquisition and led, and other Metrohm instruments or third-party de - evaluation are available in this version. This version of vices can be incorporated. the MagIC Net software also fulfills all FDA and GLP requirements. MagIC Net Multi MagIC Net Multi is the client-server version of the soft - MagIC Net Basic ware. MagIC Net Multi permits installation on three com-This version controls the smallest intelligent Metrohm ion puters. Licenses for additional workplaces are also avail-chromatographs, the 883 Basic IC plus and the 863 IC able. This allows the entire laboratory to be networked, Compact Autosampler. MagIC Net Basic meets the re - and the analysis results made available at every workplace. quirements of use in higher education and routine ap pli-All data is managed centrally on the network, all de ter - cations enabling particularly safe and easy operation. minations and methods are stored centrally on the server. MagIC Net Basic is available in different languages (English, All clients access the same method pool. MagIC Net Multi German, Chinese, Korea, French, Japanese, Russian, etc.) and MagIC Net Professional are identical with respect to and is included in the scope of delivery of the 883 Basic the number, kind, and functional scope of the instruments IC plus and the 883 Basic IC plus Package. that can be integrated. Ordering information Functionality MagIC Net MagIC Net MagIC Net MagIC Net 17 Professional Multi Compact Basic max. 1 IC, Max. number of devices unlimited unlimited 1 Autosampler, 2 1 Detector Supported devices see 1) see 1) see 2) 883, 863 Workplaces 4 3 x 4 4 4 Control and monitoring functions • • • • Intelligent decisions • • • • Requirements of FDA 21 CFR Part 11 • • • User administration • • • • «Audit-Trail» • • • Security settings • • • Client/Server option • Licenses 1 3 1 1 Additional licenses • Upgrade available • • Data export to LIMS • • • • German, English, Bulgarian, Chinese, French, Italian, Available languages Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovak, Spanish and traditional Chinese 1) Ion chromatographs or interface 940, 930, 850, 881, 882, 883, 771 Autosampler 919, 889, 863, 858, 814, 815 943, 942, 941, 920, 891, 886, 872, 846, 804, 803, 801, 800, Other devices Combustion Module, Remote Box MSB, RS-232 devices Detectors 945, 944, 896, 887, 850.9110, 850.9010 2) Ion chromatographs or interface 930 or 881 or 882 or 771 Autosampler 919 or 889 or 863 or 858 or 815 or 814 943, 941, 920, 891, 886, 846, 804, 803, 801, 800, Other devices Combustion Module, Remote Box MSB, RS-232 devices Detectors 945 or 944 or 896 or 887 or 850.9110 or 850.9010 Ordering information Software 18 6.6059.301 MagIC Net 3.0 Compact 6.6059.302 MagIC Net 3.0 Professional 6.6059.303 MagIC Net 3.0 Multi Additional licenses 6.6059.021 MagIC Net 2.X and 3.X Multi: 1 additional licence 6.6059.022 MagIC Net 2.X and 3.X Multi: 5 additional licenses 6.6059.023 MagIC Net 2.X and 3.X Multi: 10 additional licenses Upgrades 6.6059.206 MagIC Net 2.X and 3.X Compact Upgrade to Professional: 1 license 6.6059.207 MagIC Net 2.X and 3.X Compact Upgrade to Multi: 3 licenses 6.6059.208 MagIC Net 2.X and 3.X Professional Upgrade to Multi: 3 licenses 6.6059.114 MagIC Net Compact 1.X Upgrade to Version 3.X 6.6059.115 MagIC Net Professional 1.X Upgrade to Version 3.X 6.6059.119 MagIC Net Multi 1.X Upgrade to Version 3.X 6.6059.006 MagIC Net Multi 1.X – 1 additional licence: Upgrade to Version 3.X 6.6059.007 MagIC Net Multi 1.X – 5 additional licenses: Upgrade to Version 3.X 6.6059.008 MagIC Net Multi 1.X – 10 additional licenses: Upgrade to Version 3.X 19 System requirements Minimum system requirements Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 RAM 1 GB (Windows XP) 2 GB or more Free hard disk space Program: 1 GB Data: 2 GB (for approx. 3000 determinations) Connectors USB connectors for USB devices Serial connectors for RS-232 devices User rights The Windows user must have administrator rights to install MagIC Net. 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