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Part Number D0002171

M8410-90061 Rev.
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OpenLab CDS – Basic Information

Terms Help and Learning
ACQUISITION Includes the instrument settings for an experiment. GETTING STARTED
METHOD Edited in Acquisition.
Access the interactive Getting Started Modules from the
AUDIT TRAIL A representation of changes to a record that desktop by clicking the OpenLab Help & Learning icon.
includes 1) identity of the user who made the The modules provide step-by-step instructions on the
change, 2) date/time of the change, 3) description basic workflows and help you to familiarize yourself
of the change, and 4) reason for the change. with OpenLab CDS.
Configure audit trails in OpenLab Control Panel.
LAYOUTS Defines how and which information is displayed. CONTEXT SENSITIVE HELP
Use preset Layouts or customize your personal Use F1 to get context sensitive help.
layout.
Changes in layouts are saved per user.
AGILENT COMMUNITY
Use Reset function to return to default layouts.
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LINKED METHOD Processing method that is assigned to an injection. Collaborate with others about applications, discuss Agilent products, and
PROCESSING Contains the information and parameters needed to find in-depth documents and videos relevant to Agilent.
METHOD process the data and generate results.
Edited in Data Analysis. MENU COMMANDS

PROJECT Use to organize your data, e.g. by instrument,

laboratory, or study. Apply individual access rights
to each project
REPORT Defines the layout of a report.
TEMPLATE Edited in Data Analysis.
RESULT SET Collection of raw data, methods, and injection list. Find commands in the ribbon. Data Analysis: contextual ribbon tabs
Create custom result sets by combining single (highlighted in blue) offer commands for the selected window.
samples or sequence injections, and reprocess
together.
Prepare, Install, Configure

SEQUENCE Defines a flexible pattern for creating new Prepare:

CREATION sequences. Useful for creating cyclic sequence. Run the System Preparation tool, and check the Requirements guide for
TEMPLATE Edited in Acquisition. hardware, software and network requirements.

SEQUENCE TABLE Identifies the order of runs to be included in a Install, configure:

sequence. Edited in Acquisition. Click setup.exe on the USB stick to run the installation wizard.
 OpenLab CDS – Quick Reference Sheet

Access Instruments and Projects Acquire Data Analyze and Report Data
CONTROL PANEL CREATE ACQUISITION METHOD REVIEW DATA
Use the Desktop icon to launch OpenLab Control Panel. Define acquisition and instrument parameters for runs using this  To load data, double-click node in the Data Selection view
method.  Pin injections or result sets for comparison
Download to instrument to use new parameters immediately.  Use Peak Explorer to view a sequence at a glance and
MANAGE USERS
identify trends or artifacts.
ROLE: SYSTEM ADMIN  Create custom result sets based on existing injections (right-click
 Assign users to groups
RUN A SINGLE SAMPLE
nodes in the injection tree to add them, click Create new Result Set
 Assign roles to groups  Enter sample parameters in the ribbon).
 Use default roles or assign privileges to roles  Include acquisition method
Use the Integration Optimizer to quickly adjust peak baselines.
(use role Chemist for Acquisition and Data Analysis)  Optional: Include processing method
 Edit security policy  Run
 Manage licenses INJECTIONS AND PROCESSING METHODS
A processing method may already be linked (assigned) to the data.
RUN A SEQUENCE
If not, create new master method
PROJECTS Create a new sequence, or Link injections to the master processing method
Open and edit a previously saved sequence, or
ROLE: PROJECT ADMIN A result set method (stored in result set folder) is generated
Import a CSV file (also possible via drag and drop), or
Create projects to organize your data: on linking the master method to the injections.
From a result set, or
 Activate method audit trails Click Apply Template to apply a sequence creation template Reprocess (automatic after linking, or manually)
 Apply project-specific options
SEQUENCE
 Add custom parameters for samples and compounds EDIT PROCESSING METHOD
Edit sequence table:
Right-click and use Fill-down to edit rows, copy/paste entire rows, Processing methods are divided in sections: e.g.
Create shortcut for Data Analysis with a project.
pin columns at the front  Integration Events for all or for specific signals
Launch Data Analysis for a project. Edit injections and sequence parameters:  Compounds:
 For automated processing and reporting: enter existing processing Add compounds: Right-click a peak, or right-click the compound table.
method  Calibration: Set number of calibration levels in the General tab
INSTRUMENTS
 Define name of the result set  Spectra: MS or UV reference spectra for confirmation or purity checks
ROLE: INSTRUMENT ADMIN  Extraction > Spectrum: Background correction settings
Create and configure instruments SEQUENCE CREATION TEMPLATE
 Tools > Custom Calculation: Extend default calculations
Monitor instruments Create a new template in the Sequence Creation Template window:

Create shortcut for acquisition with an instrument.

Use for cyclic sequences with varying numbers of samples. REPORT AND PRINT
Launch Acquisition for an instrument.
Import default templates into your project
(start customizing templates from here):
STATUS Data Selection > Import Default Templates
View Run Queue, Instrument status, Online signals Print results manually:
In Data Analysis, edit the processing method Reports section,
and link the method. Click Print all in the ribbon.
LAUNCH DATA ANALYSIS Print processing method:
Launch Data Analysis in review mode to show already completed single Go to Data Processing > File ribbon tab > Print Method
injections or sequences: Click icon in the Run Queue. Print Individual PDF:
Go to Reporting > Preview > Save as PDF
Sequence summary report: submenu Save result set summary report