Clarity changelog

  • Changes in version 10.1.0 (29.05.2025)

    *New: Control: First Release - Axcend FocusArray control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Coruitech modules (Corui Module SamplerU and Corui Module ColumnOven) are now available through external installer.

    *New: Control: First Release - Ecom ECLM2000 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Ecom FRC ECVA2000 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Ecom LED20 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Testa Analytical Flowmeter control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Yusea-MS LC2000 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: Update - Agilent ICF control module has been updated to version A.03.04.

    *New: Control: Update - Axcend Focus LC control module has been updated to version 1.3.5.4.

    *New: Control: Update - Netel Chrom Plus 6000 control module has been updated to version 1.0.2.44.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S1130 control module has been updated to version 2.0.2.6.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S4120 control module has been updated to version 1.0.8.1.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S5300 control module has been updated to version 2.0.1.4.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S6510 control module has been updated to version 1.0.6.1.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenColumn control module has been updated to version 1.0.0.11.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenGC control module has been updated to version 1.0.2.44.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenGCMS control module has been updated to version 1.0.1.17.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenPump control module has been updated to version 1.0.1.22.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenUVD control module has been updated to version 1.0.0.18.

    *New: Control: HTA HT4000L - Minimum speed for 10 ml syringe is decreased to 10 µl/s (only supported by firmware 2.24 or higher).

    *New: Control: UNI Ruby - New available example script ExampleDigitalOutputDelay.rb allowing to react to events after predefined delay time. 

    *New: Archive/Restore: Actions are now logged into Global Audit Trail alongside the Daily Audit Trail.

    *New: Calibration: Blank is now ignored for the construction of the calibration curve when Origin is set to "Curve passes through Origin" or "Compute with Origin". This can result in different calibration curve parameters compared to previous versions.

    *New: Calibration: Determination Coefficient is now calculated for the calibration curve in addition to Correlation Coefficient.

    *New: Calibration: In ISTD mode it is possible to calculate results based on internal standard from different signal.

    *New: Chromatogram: Deprecated fonts are completely removed from chromatogram comments.

    *New: Chromatogram: Table header for user variables columns in the Summary table now corresponds to the name of the variable (only when the variable has the same name in all chromatograms).

    *New: Chromatogram: While closing multiple chromatograms it is possible to save or discard changes for all of them at once.

    *New: Command Line: New parameter "stop_seq" is available.

    *New: DHA: Norms originally distributed by DANI are now not visible in new installations.

    *New: Export: User variables are exported as a part of the Chromatogram Header.

    *New: GLP - Signatures: Chromatogram opened with linked calibration always displays "Not Signed". To display a valid signature chromatogram must be opened with stored calibration.

    *New: GLP - Signatures: Print out of the historical signed version of chromatogram no longer states "not current" when printing the signatures.

    *New: Icons: Windows taskbar icons are now colored based on their respective instrument.

    *New: Integration: Integration algorithm has been updated.

    *New: IQ: Clarity needs to be launched at least once before IQ can be performed. IQ can be run directly from the main station window. The option to start IQ directly from the installer has been removed.

    *New: MS Search: Search in NIST libraries is now based on NIST23 instead of NIST08 (possibly producing different results for probability).

    *New: NGA: Column Amount [Molar %] is renamed to Amount% [%] for better distinction from other columns.

    *New: NGA: GPA 2172 norm is renamed from "GPA 2172-09" to "GPA 2172-19" (calculations are unchanged).

    *New: User Columns: New function "iif" to evaluate conditions is available.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Agilent ICF - Adding a sequence row with an invalid vial number could result in a blank error message.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Agilent ICF - Auxiliary signals in Data Acquisition were displayed with incorrect time while outside of analysis.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Agilent ICF - Local menu in Device Monitor was disabled after sending method (introduced in 10.0.0.291).

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Agilent ICF GC - Incorrectly reported duplicity of some diagnostic signals.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: CTC PAL3 - Possible crash when closing the Instrument window.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Method adaptation was not required for changes in the modules configuration.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Shimadzu GC2014 - Aborting measurement could result in a single analysis run starting immediately afterwards.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Sykam S2100 - Using "Purge" command resulted in incorrect values being displayed in the Device Monitor.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: UNI Ruby - Disabling detector signals in method was ignored.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: UNI Ruby - Some fraction collector scripts were missing validation of the last vial position from the method against the max position from the configuration.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: UNI Ruby - Tables with time programs had disabled scrolling in measured chromatograms.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: When a communication error occurred, sequence stop was incorrectly logged even when no sequence was running.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Zebrick - When configured as auxiliary pump control was not possible (introduced in 10.0.0.291).

    #Fixed Bug: Archive/Restore: In some cases file list update was delayed.

    #Fixed Bug: Batch: Focus in file list could move unexpectedly while working with a larger number of files.

    #Fixed Bug: Calibration: Command "Link Calibration to Standard" sometimes wasn't properly disabled while working with a read-only chromatogram.

    #Fixed Bug: Calibration: Residuum was not calculated correctly in some cases.

    #Fixed Bug: Calibration: Some labels were not displayed and logged correctly when STDADD calibration was used.

    #Fixed Bug: Chromatogram: Disabling signals in the method could result in wrong axis name and units.

    #Fixed Bug: Chromatogram: Wrong calculation of total area and height in Result Table for chromatograms with no found peaks but calibrated groups.

    #Fixed Bug: Configuration: Columns width and vertical window size could be saved incorrectly especially while using a higher Windows display scale.

    #Fixed Bug: Event table: Possible wrong mapping of "Output Type - Command" in the method setup (introduced in 10.0.0.291).

    #Fixed Bug: Export: Auxiliary signals were exported with incorrect unit label.

    #Fixed Bug: GPC: It was not possible to display the y-axis for auxiliary signals while using GPC calibration.

    #Fixed Bug: Installation: Starting installation could result in repeated RestartFix error.

    #Fixed Bug: Integration: Using "Copy Integration Table from..." commands did not change the integration algorithm line according to the source file.

    #Fixed Bug: Method: Dot(s) symbol at the end of the file name could lead to errors when used for measurement.

    #Fixed Bug: MS Search: Possible crash when subtraction chromatogram was used.

    #Fixed Bug: MS Search: Possible search results mismatch when using the option "Use Selected m/z - Search All But Selected".

    #Fixed Bug: PDA: Possible crash in the peak purity calculation if there were not enough spectra across the evaluated peak. 

    #Fixed Bug: PDA: Slow opening of chromatograms with multiple signals and high number of integrated peaks due to the PDA peak purity calculation.

    #Fixed Bug: Print: Only the first line of Chromatogram Comments was printed (introduced in 10.0.0.291).

    #Fixed Bug: Print/Export: Printing a historical version of a chromatogram could result in creation of a new chromatogram version.

    #Fixed Bug: Results: Incomplete Special Result table (Fraction collector fractions) after creating snapshot.

    #Fixed Bug: Sequence: While running a "Passive" sequence it was not possible to use "Resume" command during the stopping state.

    #Fixed Bug: User Accounts: User list in the Login Dialog could have incorrect ordering when some account was disabled.

    #Fixed Bug: User Accounts: User list in the Login Dialog could remain empty when all accounts were temporarily disabled.

    #Fixed Bug: User Columns: Values were not displayed after moving the column before "Peak Number" column.

  • Changes in version 10.0.0 (03.12.2024)

    *New: Control: First Release - Agilent 8850 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Coruitech modules (Corui Module samplerC, Corui Module BSM, Corui Module QSM, Corui Module CHManager, Corui Module UV Detector, Corui Module PDA detector) are available through external installer.

    *New: Control: First Release - CXTH control modules P3000, P6000, UV1000, UV3000, and UV6000 are now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Ecom AS96 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Ecom ECDM2000 control module is now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Knauer FC6.1 and P4.2S control modules are now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Knauer UAD 6.1L and UAD 6.1L Prep control modules are now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - KONIK 6000A and MSQ1 control modules are now available.

    *New: Control: First Release - Wayeal module (FLD 3200) is available through external installer.

    *New: Control: First Release - VWR ELSD control module is now available.

    *New: Control: Update - Agilent ICF control module has been updated to version A.03.03.U1.

    *New: Control: Update - Knauer HPLC control module has been updated to version 9.1.0.6149.

    *New: Control: Update - Knauer LH8.1 and FLD2.1 control modules have been updated.

    *New: Control: Update - Netel Chrom Plus 6000 control module has been updated to version 1.0.2.43.

    *New: Control: Update - PerkinElmer NexION external installer update version 1.2.2409.33815 is available for download from DataApex website (Downloads-Software-Others) with usage limitations, installation still contains version 1.2.0.97.

    *New: Control: Update - Rotachrom rCPC control module has been updated to version 1.1.0.162.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S1130 control module has been updated to version 2.0.1.35.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S150 control module has been updated to version 3.0.1.8.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S3250 control module has been updated to version 1.0.12.0.

    *New: Control: Update - Sykam S3350 control module has been updated to version 2.0.0.29.

    *New: Control: Update - Vici Valco TCD3 control module has been updated to version 1.0.0.14.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenAS control module has been updated to version 1.0.0.19.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenGC control module has been updated to version 1.0.2.43.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YCChroZenPDA control module has been updated to version 1.0.0.10.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YL6500 GC control module has been updated to version 1.0.1.27.

    *New: Control: Update - Young In Chromass YL9150 Plus control module has been updated to version 1.0.1.15.

    *New: Control: Agilent ICF - Amended style of tables printed from method.

    *New: Control: Agilent ICF - Headspace sampler G1888A supported with limitation, contact support.

    *New: Control: Following control modules now support only a new format in configuration. If the configuration was last saved in old Clarity version mentioned in brackets or older: Bischoff 2250 (v. 2.5), CB20 (v. 2.5), Gilson 30X (v 9.1), Spark Alias (v. 3.0), Spark Optimas (v. 3.0), and Spark Symbiolsis (v. 5.0.02), these control modules needs to be removed and then added back in System Configuration. 

    *New: Control: Gilson FC204 - increased value for Max Positions limit.

    *New: Configuration: Changed colors of bars indicating the type of installation (Demo, Offline).

    *New: Configuration: The Dual Chromatogram Mode implemented to create separate chromatograms when using dual tower systems.

    *New: Chromatogram: A new check preventing creation of empty chromatogram file name due to propagating empty variables %q or %Q.

    *New: Chromatogram: When signing the chromatogram, the Open with stored calibration checkbox is checked.

    *New: Data Acquisition: The views for MS and PDA spectra during acquisition were separated.

    *New: GLP: A new GLP option to disable deletion and renaming of user accounts.

    *New: Method: Improved memory handling when working with large amount of chromatograms with the same instrument method.

    *New: Method: Information about the control module(s) and other reasons requiring method adaptation added to the warning message. Methods from the previous version may require a one-time adaptation of the method.

    *New: Method: The auxiliary signals section was moved to a separate tab named Aux. signals. The Aux tab was renamed to Aux.Devices. 

    *New: MS: For Single Compound Search, the user can choose which libraries to search in.

    *New: MS: MS Method tab accessible even for chromatogram without MS data.

    *New: MS: Spectrum graph can now be displayed in Absolute or Relative intensities.

    *New: MS Import: Improved compound matching when the set spectral data frequency or m/z step does not match the source file.

    *New: MS-MS: A new extension with MS-MS support for future control modules from partners is ready.

    *New: NGA: Calculations of heating values (ASTM D 3588-98 and GPA 2172-09) and calculations on wet basis (ISO 6976-95) were refined.

    *New: NGA: Support of calculations according to the Natural gas norm EN ISO 6976:2016.

    *New: PDA: A real time Isoplot display in Data Acquisition during run.

    *New: Sequence: Removal of Paste Insert command.

    *New: Station Audit Trail: A header with basic information was added to printed audit trail report.

    *New: Station Audit Trail: Display of Station Audit Trail requires login and is controlled by the new Access Right in User Accounts.

    *New: Station Audit Trail: Displays record about who printed what and when.

    *New: User Accounts: A new option to disable/enable the user account manually.

    *New: User Accounts: A new option to change number of Login Attempts and automatically disable account after x unsuccessful logins.

    *New: User Accounts: Removal of print to PDF certificate section.

    *New: User Accounts: Removal of section Other users can. 

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Agilent ICF GC - a wrong vial position reported when using dual tower sampler without tray.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Agilent ICF HPLC - a wrong vial position reported during Check Sequence for G7167A multisampler.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: CTC PAL3 - when using headspace mode for a long sequence, the injection from the last locked row caused the PAL robot reset and the sequence did not continue.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Sykam S2100 - Purge from device monitor was not executed before method is sent.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Sykam S4300 - wrong pressure auxiliary signal values in Data Acquisition window.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: UNI Ruby - control modules sometimes falsely reported as unauthorized.

    #Fixed Bug: Control: Zebrick - the flow rate change limitation set in setup worked incorrectly.

    #Fixed Bug: Calibration: During calibration cloning, the calibration file referenced in method was not found when located outside the current project. 

    #Fixed Bug: Chromatogram: Chromatogram signature could be invalidated erroneously in case of a linked calibration with peaks calibrated, but unused at some signal.

    #Fixed Bug: Chromatogram: In some cases incorrect surface visualization was obtained when using Allow Crossing.

    #Fixed Bug: Chromatogram: Named Group incorrectly interacted with Total row and User Columns.

    #Fixed Bug: Data Acquisition: Possible wrong auxiliary signals scaling.

    #Fixed Bug: FC: Stop condition for fraction collection was evaluated incorrectly for Level and Slope option.

    #Fixed Bug: GPC: Calibration View button in chromatogram opened wrong calibration in some cases.

    #Fixed Bug: GPC: Standard opened in calibration window reported linked calibration as None, instead of the real one.

    #Fixed Bug: MS: Peak Purity and Conformity were calculated when spectral data were missing.

    #Fixed Bug: MS: Minor fixes in MS extension.

    #Fixed Bug: NGA: Some compounds were not included in calculations of Methan Number (LPG ISO 8973-97 / EN 589+A1).

    #Fixed Bug: PDA: Possible crash during import of 3D PDA data from TXT file.

    #Fixed Bug: PDA: Using Force peak name for a compound that is not in calibration sometimes resulted in a peak being incorrectly labeled as Identified.

    #Fixed Bug: Print: The alignment of some tables printed from sequence was inappropriate.

    #Fixed Bug: Print: When printing integration tables of chromatograms, they were not printed in the order of the chromatograms (like the result table) but rather according to the number of signals.

    #Fixed Bug: Sequence: Second row of sequence table header was not printed.

    #Fixed Bug: Sequence: Slow fill down/fill series in sequence when using ICF.

    #Fixed Bug: Station Audit Trail: Improved wording of records for amending GLP options.

    #Fixed Bug: Station Audit Trail: Printing of some files was not logged in audit trail.