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LabSolutions
SIMDIS GC Software

Instruction Manual
Read the instruction manual thoroughly before you use the product.
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Introduction Read this Instruction Manual
thoroughly before using the
product.
Thank you for purchasing Shimadzu analytical instrument
workstation “LabSolutions SIMDIS GC Software” (hereafter
referred to as “the software”).

This software is for SIMDIS Analyzing / Processing in the

LabSolutions system.

Installing this software allows you to develop SIMDIS

methods or to Analyze / Process from the LabSolutions.

The operating requirements for the PC are the same with

those for LabSolutions.

This manual describes the procedures for operating this

product. Read this manual thoroughly before using the
product and operate the product in accordance with the
instructions in this manual.

Also, keep this manual for future reference.

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basic operations of Windows. For the operation of Windows,
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1 Installation
1.1 What is SIMDIS GC Software?............................................................................1

1.2 Operation flow of this software ............................................................................2

1.3 Confirmation of parts ...........................................................................................3

1.4 Install ...................................................................................................................3

1.5 Confirm the window .............................................................................................5

1.6 Uninstall ...............................................................................................................6

2 Create the Method

2.1 Calibration mixture data acquisition.....................................................................7

2.2 SIMDIS Method Window......................................................................................7

2.2.1 Open the [SIMDIS Method] WIndow .................................................................. 7
2.2.2 About [SIMDIS Method] window....................................................................... 10
2.2.3 SIMDIS GC Application tab .............................................................................. 11
2.2.4 SIMDIS GC Analysis tab .................................................................................. 13
2.2.5 SIMDIS GC Integration tab .............................................................................. 16
2.2.6 SIMDIS GC Result Display tab......................................................................... 21
2.2.7 SIMDIS GC Correlation tab .............................................................................. 22
2.2.8 Close the SIMDIS GC Method ......................................................................... 30

2.3 Ret. Time - BP Calibration Curve Viewer window .............................................31

2.3.1 Open the [Boiling Point - Retention Time Calibration Curve Viewer] window .. 31
2.3.2 About [Boiling Point - Retention Time Calibration Curve Viewer] window........ 32

3 Data Acquisition
3.1 Batch Processing...............................................................................................33
3.1.1 Preparing the batch table ................................................................................. 33
3.1.2 Blank run .......................................................................................................... 34
3.1.3 Analyze with Total Area method....................................................................... 34
3.1.4 Analyze with External Standard Method .......................................................... 35
3.1.5 Analyze with Internal Standard(Single) Method ............................................... 38
3.1.6 Analyze with Internal Standard(Double) Method.............................................. 40
3.1.7 Starting the batch table .................................................................................... 42

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3.1.8 Runnning multiple batch files sequently ........................................................... 43

4 Data Analysis
4.1 Display the result of distillation curve ................................................................ 45
4.1.1 Open the [Distilation information] window ........................................................ 45
4.1.2 About [Distillation information] window............................................................. 47

4.2 SIMDIS Data processing ................................................................................... 48

4.2.1 Change SIMDIS GC Method parameters......................................................... 48

4.3 Compare the distillation curve ........................................................................... 49

4.3.1 Open the [Distillation Curve Comparison] window .......................................... 49
4.3.2 About [Distillation Curve Comparison] window ................................................ 51

4.4 Merge the Distilation Curve ............................................................................... 52

5 Report Functon
5.1 Edit Report Format Files.................................................................................... 55

5.2 Installed Report Format Files ............................................................................ 61

5.3 Types of SIMDIS Report Items.......................................................................... 61

5.4 Edit SIMDIS Report Items ................................................................................. 62

5.4.1 Overlays Chromatogram with Distillation Curve............................................... 62
5.4.2 Overlays Distillation Curve with Distillation Curve of D86 Correlation ............. 63
5.4.3 Edit the Distillation Result Table ...................................................................... 64
5.4.4 Edit Printing Method......................................................................................... 66
5.4.5 Edit Printing Calibration Curve information ...................................................... 67

6 System Check
6.1 Change Method View ........................................................................................ 69
6.1.1 The parameters for column resolution and peak skewness ............................. 69
6.1.2 The parameters for relative response factor .................................................... 70
6.1.3 View the calculation result................................................................................ 72

6.2 Setting in System Suitablility Setting sub-window ............................................. 74

6.2.1 Open [System Suitability Setting] sub-window................................................. 74
6.2.2 Set the System Check parameters .................................................................. 75

6.3 Analysis for System Check................................................................................ 77

7 Troubleshooting

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7.1 Error Message ...................................................................................................79

7.1.1 Error at Batch Analysis..................................................................................... 79
7.1.2 Error at Data Analysis ...................................................................................... 79

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1 1 Installation

1.1 What is SIMDIS GC Software? 1

SIMDIS GC Software for variety of method and calculation
• Meets SIMDIS GC official method such as ASTM, ISO, EN, JIS. 1
• Following SIMDIS GC method.
• ASTM D2887, D3710, D5307, D5399, D6352, D6417, D7213, D7215, D7500
• ISO 3924 1
• EN15199-1, EN15199-2, EN15199-3
• JIS K-2254
• Calculate with Total Area, External Standard, Internal standard
1
Total Area
• Calculate distillation curve with total area of chromatogram (from elution start to elution end) 1
External standard

1
• Calculate distillation curve with External standard sample data.
Internal standard (Single / double)
• Use Internal standard method when analyze the sample that is not eluted all compound such
as lube oil and crude oil.
• Use Single method when elution of internal standard does not overlap with unknown sample
1
• Use Double method when elution of internal standard overlap with unknown sample
• Error check with Reference Oil
• Set criteria and threshold per 5% of distillation curve, and check on analysis.
1
• Calculate the residue for particular temperature range
• Set and calculate up to 10 place of particular temperatures(Cut Point) and particular temperature
ranges (Fraction) .
1
• Correlations
• Correlate to ASTM D86, D1160, Diesel & Jet Oil and Kerosene & Gas Oil, and calculate Flash
Point , NOACK and Reid Vapor Pressure.
1
• A series of analysis from calibration to sample analysis
• A series of GC analysis (blank analysis, analysis for BP-RT calibration curve with n-paraffin
standard sample, sample analysis, calculate distillation curve and report out) is achieved by
1
LabSolutions batch analysis
• System check with LabSolutions System suitability function 1
• Calculate the column resolution, the peak skewness and the relative response factor with
LabSolutions System suitablity function.

Easy report format creating

1
1
• Install 6 report items for SIMDIS GC. Create the format easily and report out on LabSolutions.

A number of Sample file

• Installed many Method files, batch files and report format file for reference.
1
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1.2 Operation flow of this software

Use this software by following flow

1 Data acquisition of n-paraffin standard sample

To create the RT- BP Calibration Curve, analysis the n-paraffin standard sample by LabSolutions
Data Acquisition.

^ Reference
"2.1 Calibration mixture data acquisition" P.7

2 Set the SIMDIS GC Method and create the RT - BP Calibration Curve.

Set the SIMDIS GC Method.
Set the parameters of n-paraffin for the RT - BP Calibration Curve, analysis method and integration
parameters for distillation curve, result view, and correlation of distillation curve.

^ Reference
Setting for n-paraffin - "2.2.3 SIMDIS GC Application tab" P.11
Setting for analysis method - "2.2.4 SIMDIS GC Analysis tab" P.13
Setting for analysis integration - "2.2.5 SIMDIS GC Integration tab" P.16
Setting for result view - "2.2.6 SIMDIS GC Result Display tab" P.21
Setting for correlation - "2.2.7 SIMDIS GC Correlation tab" P.22
view the RT - BP Calibration Curve - "2.3.1 Open the [Boiling Point - Retention Time Calibration
Curve Viewer] window" P.31

3 Data acquisition of unknown sample

Analysis unknown sample by LabSolutions Data Acquisition.There are different settings by analysis
method.

^ Reference
"3.1 Batch Processing" P.33

4 View distillation result

view the result of distillation result of unknown sample.And recalculate the distillation curve by
setting the parameters.

^ Reference
"4.1 Display the result of distillation curve" P.45

5 Report Out
Create the report format with report item for SIMDIS GC and report out.

^ Reference
"5.1 Edit Report Format Files" P.55

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 1.3 Confirmation of parts

1.3 Confirmation of parts

Please Confirm the following parts are contained.
• LabSolutions SIMDIS GC Sofiware
License certificate or USB Dongle 1
Install CD-ROM 1
1
1.4 Install
This paragraph describes the procedure to install the SIMDIS GC software
• This software runs on the Windows 10 Pro(64bit) and Windows 7 Profesional(32bit / 64bit) operating
systems. Confirm that the PC has the proper operating system.
• Please install this SIMDIS GC software after finish installing LabSolutions. if install this software before install
LabSolutions, this SIMDIS GC software does not work properly.
• If install this software for LabSolutions CS, need to install this software on both of Acquisition server and
Client-PC.

1 Activate the license for SIMDIS GC Analysis Insert the accessory USB dongle into USB
port on the PC.

^ Reference
Refer to the Software License Authentication Instructions to activate the license.

For USB dongle, insert the dongle into USB port on the PC.

2 Turn on the PC, start windows and insert the install disk into the disk drive.

If the [LabSolutions SIMDIS Installer] window does not automatically start use the following procedure to
start the setup program. The disk drive is E in the following example. Use the correct disk drive where “E:\”
appears in the example.

1. click the (start) menu.

2. Enter “E:\setup.exe”, and press the [enter] key.

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3. If the following window opens, click [Yes].

3 Click [Next].

4 Click [Install].

Installation begins.
The [InstallShield Wizard Complete] window opens when installation is complete.

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 1.5 Confirm the window

1.5 Confirm the window

After installation, start LabSolutions and confirm the following menu and tool bar is displayed on
LabSolutions window.

1 [Calibration Curve] window

• [Distillation GC] menu
• Create Method
1
• BP-RT Calib. Curve
2 [Data Analysis] window
• [Distillation GC] menu
• Show Calculate Result
• Recalculate
3 [Data Comparison] window
• [Distillation GC] menu
• Distillation Curve Comparioson
4 [Report] window
• [Item] - [SIMDIS GC] menu
• Method
• Calibration Curve
• Result Table
• SIMDIS Chromatgram
• Distillation Characteristics Graph
• Summary

^ Reference
• Refer to Following chapter in Operators Guide for each window of LabSolutions
• [Calibration] window - “5. Calibration Curves”
• [Data Analysis] window - ”6.Data Analysis”
• [Data Comparison] window - “11.Data Comparison”
• [Report] window - “8. Report Function”

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1.6 Uninstall
This paragraph describes the procedure to uninstall the SIMDIS GC Option software

1 Open [Add or Remove Programs] in the Control Panel.

Open [Program and Features] in ]Windows 7 / Windows Vista.

2 Click [ LabSolutions SIMDIS]

Click [Uninstall].

Uninstallation begins.
[LabSolutions SIMDIS] is deleted after uninstallation ends.

After uninstallation, Intialize the customization information in [Customization Information] window in

[Administration Tools] on Labsolutions Main window.

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2 2 Create the Method

This Chapter describes the procedure to Set the SIMDIS parameters with n-parafin calibration mixture
data and create the RT - BP Calibration Curve.
To create SIMDIS Method uses mainly following window.
• [SIMDIS Method] window to set SIMDIS GC Analysis parameter.
• [Ret. Time - BP Calibration Curve Viewer] window to display the RT - BP Calibration Curve. 22
Above windows are opend from the menu or tool bar on LabSolutions [Calibration] window.

2
2.1 Calibration mixture data acquisition
Refer to “3 GC Data Acquisition” in Operators Guide and analyze the n-paraffin Calibration mixture.
2
Set the sample type [Standard ] to acquire the n-paraffin Calibration mixture. 2

2.2 SIMDIS Method Window 2

Open the [SIMDIS Method] window on [Calibration Curve] window, and set the SIMDIS GC analysis
parameters.
2
2.2.1 Open the [SIMDIS Method] WIndow 2
1 Click the icon.
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
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2 Double-click the [Postrun].

3 Click the （Calibration）icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

If the (Calibration) icon is not displayed, click on the title of the assistant bar.

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4 Drag-and-drop a method file that is used in “2.1 calibration mixture data acqution” onto
the [Calibration] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

The content of the method is displayed in the [Calibration] window.

5 Click the [SIMDIS Method] in [Distillation GC] menu and Open the [SIMDIS Method]
window.

^ Reference
The [SIMDIS Method] window can also be opened by clicking the (SIMDIS Method) icon.

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2 Create the Method

2.2.2 About [SIMDIS Method] window

This section describes about the [SIMDIS Method] window.
1 Chromatogram view

2[Load Method parameters] button 3[Load Data] button 4SIMDIS GC method view 2.2.3 -

Item Explanation
1Chromatogram view Display the chromatogram. This view can dislplays also [Zoomed
Chromatogram], and can set retention time into compound table
by clicking.
2[Load Method parameters] button Load SIMDIS Method parameters from other method file.

3[Load Data] button Load and display chromatogram from other data file.
4SIMDIS GC method view Set the SIMDIS GC method. This view is consisted of 5 tabs and
Set parameters on each tab.

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 2.2 SIMDIS Method Window

2.2.3 SIMDIS GC Application tab

Set application name, temperature unit, compound table for calibration curve, etc.

„ SIMDIS GC Application parameters

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Distillation GC Processing Set whether or not do SIMDIS GC analysis On, Off Off

If this is Off, does not work SIMDIS GC

analysis.
Application Set the method name. ASTM D2887 ASTM
(IP406), D2887(IP406
ASTM D3710, )
ASTMD5307,
ASTM D5399,
ASTM D6352,
ASTM D6417,
ASTM D7096,
ASTM D7169,
ASTM D7213,
ASTM D7500,
EN 15199-1
(IP480),
EN 15199-2
(IP507),
EN 15199-3
(IP545),
ISO3924,
JIS K-2254,
Others
Comment Set the comment for SIMDIS GC method. Max. 63 Blank
characters
Volume% Calculation Set whether or not calculate the distillation On, Off Off
curve with volume%.
Temp. unit Display the temperature unit to use on C, F C
SIMDIS GC analysis.
• To change the Temp. unit, click
[Change] button and change the unit
on [Temp. unit Setting] window.

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2 Create the Method

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Use Other Detector BP - RT Set whether or not use the RT- BP calibration Off Off
Calib. Curve curve of other detector in the same analytical Ch1
line. Ch2
Ch3
Ch4
• Options other than “Off” are
displayed when the multiple
detectors are in the same analytical
line.
BP - RT Calib. Curve Type Set the calibration curve type. Point to Point, Point to Point
Linear
BP - RT Calib. Curve X-axis. Set the calibration curve X-axis. Retention Time, Retention
Boiling Point. Time.

• If you change the Temp. Unit, the temperature parameters are converted to new unit. If you repeat the
change unit, errors for the temperature value might be observed.

„ Compound table parameters

Set the parameters for calibration mixture.

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default *1
(Unit)
STD Sample Set whether or not compound is included in On, Off Off
Calibration mixture.
Use for Calib. Set whether or not compound is used for On, Off Off
calibration curve.
Compound Name *2 Set the compound name. Max. 127 Blank
characters.
Ret. Time Set the retention time of compound. 0.001~9999.999 0.001
(min)
^ Reference
You can set the retention time of the
peak by clicking the Ret.time cell and the
peak of chromatogram on
[Chromatogram view].
Boiling P Set the boiling point of compound. [Temp. Unit : C] [Temp. Unit :
-1000.0~1000.0 C]
[Temp. Unit : F] 0.0
-1768.0~1832.0 [Temp. Unit :
F]
32.0
Specified Compound Set whether or not Recovery% of compound On, Off Off
is calculated.
V/W Convert Set the factor to convert from weight% to -1000.0~1000.0 1.000
volume%.

• Default value is in the case of adding the line (*1).

• As default setting , C2 - C100, C110 and C120 is displayed(*2). And when delete all rows of compound
table and re-open [SIMDIS GC Method] window, default setting is displayed.

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 2.2 SIMDIS Method Window

2.2.4 SIMDIS GC Analysis tab

Set the parameters for SIMDIS GC analysis.

„ SIMDIS GC Analysis parameters

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Analysis Method Set the SIMDIS GC Analysis Method. Total Area, Total Area
Ext. Standard,
Int. Standard
(Single),
Int. Standard
(Double)
Reference Oil Check Set whether or not do check the distillation On,Off Off
curve with Reference Oil
• If change the criteria of Reference Oil,
Click the [Reference Oil Config]
button, and change on [Reference Oil
Setting] window.(P.15)
Int. / Ext. Standard Setting In the case of that Analysis Method is Ext. - -
Standard or Int. Standard, Set the following
parameters
Upper end temp. Set the upper end temperature of sample. [Temp. Unit : F] [Temp. Unit :
-150.0~1000.0 C]
[Temp. Unit : F] 750.0
-238.0~1832.0 [Temp. Unit :
F]
1382.0
Standard Zone Set the area that elutes Ext.standard / Int. Time, Temp Time
standard.
Start Time Set the start time when Time is set as 0.01~9999.99 0.01
Standard Zone. (min)
End Time Set the end time when Time is set as 0.01~9999.99 60.00
Standard Zone. (min)
Start Temp. Set the start temperarture when Temp is set [Temp. Unit : C] [Temp. Unit :
as Standard Zone. -150.0~1000.0 C]
[Temp. Unit : F] 0.0
-238.0~1832.0 [Temp. Unit :
F]
32.0

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2 Create the Method

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
End Temp. Set the end temperature when Temp is set as [Temp. Unit : C] [Temp. Unit :
Standard Zone. -150.0~1000.0 C][Temp.
[Temp. Unit : F] Unit : C]
-238.0~1832.0 0.0
[Temp. Unit :
F]
32.0
Standard Compound Set the Ext. standard or Int. standard name Max. 20 Blank
up to 10 compounds. Characters

^ Reference
• Overview of each Method is as follows.
Total Area
• Calculate distillation curve with total area of chromatogram.
Ext. Standard
• Use this method when calculate distillation curve of unknown sample with external standard
data. This method is based on ASTM D7169.
Int. Standard (Single)
• Use Int. Standard method when all compounds are not eluted like as lubricant oil / crude oil.
Single method is used when elution of internal standard sample does not overlap with elution
of unknown sample.
Int. Standard (Double)
• Double method is used when elution of internal standard sample overlap with elution of
unknown sample. This method is based on ASTM D5307.
• Set the Standard area as follows.

• Set the start and end time of standard sample eluting (In the case of above, Start : around 16 min, End :
around 20 min).
• If the boiling point of standard compound is given, choose the “Temp” and set the start temperature and
end temperature.

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„ Reference Oil Setting window

Set the allowable range when check with Reference Oil. Set the range per 5% of distillation curve from IBP
to FBP.

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
BP Criteria Set the criteria of boiling point for the check. [Temp. Unit : F] -
-150.0~1000.0
[Temp. Unit : F]
-238.0~1832.0
Threshold Set the threshold value of the boiling point. [Temp. Unit : C] -
0.0~50.0
[Temp. Unit : F]
0.0~50.0
Check Set whether or not do the check at recovery% On, Off -
of the row.

• Default value is based on ASTM D6352.

• Even if you change the temperature unit on Application tab, the temperatue values are not converted.

„ Normalize Setting window

Set about normalization of Recovery% when analyze with external standard or internal standard.

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Nomalization Type Set the normalization type. No No
Use Maximum,
Use Setting

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Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Maximum Set the maximum value. 0.0 ~ 200.0 (%) 100.0

If Recovery% exceeds this value,

Recovery% is displayed up to this value.
Setting Set the setting value. 0.0 ~ 200.0 (%) 100.0

Recovery% is normlized for this value.

2.2.5 SIMDIS GC Integration tab

Set the parameters for SIMDIS GC integration.

„ SIMDIS GC Integration parameters

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
SIMDIS GC Integration Parameter Set whether or not Set the integration param- On, Off On
eters for SIMDIS GC
• If this is Off, the result of integration
by LabSolutions is used.
Slice Rate Set about slice rate for integration. Auto, User Defini-
• If this is Auto, slice value by User Definition tion
LabSolutions is used.

Slice Rate value Set the slice rate value when slice rate is 1 ~ 25 (Hz) 1
User Definition.
Unknown Sample Set the integration parameters for unknown - -
sample .
Area calculation Set the range of area calculation. Auto, Auto
• If this is Auto, use whole User Definition
chromatogram.
start time Set the start time of whole area calculation. 0.01 ~ 9999.99 0.01
(min)
end time Set the end time of whole area calculation. 0.01 ~ 9999.99 60.00
(min)

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 2.2 SIMDIS Method Window

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Start Eluting Point Set how to detect the start eluting point. Auto, Auto
Use Ret. Time
(Auto detection) Set how to detect the start eluting point. Consecutive 2 Consecutive
slices change, 2 slices
Multiple slices change
average change
(# of Slices) Set for Multiple slices average change to 3 ~ 10 (slices) 3
detect the start eluting point.
Rate of Change Set the rate of change to detect the start
eluting point.
0.0000001 ~ 0.01
(%)
0.00001 2
(Retention time) Set the retention time to detect the start 0.01 ~ 9999.99 5.00
eluting point. (min)
End Eluting Point Set how to detect the end eluting point. Auto, Use Ret. Auto
Time
(Auto detection) Set how to detect the end eluting point. Consecutive 2 Consecutive
slices change, 2 slices
Multiple slices change
average change
(# of Slices) Set for Multiple slices average change to 3 ~ 10 (slices) 3
detect the end eluting point.
Rate of Change Set the rate of change to detect the end 0.0000001 ~ 0.01 0.00001
eluting point. (%)
(Retention time) Set the retention time to detect the end 0.01 ~ 9999.99 5.00
eluting point. (min)
Quenching Set whether or not there is the effect of On, Off Off
quenching in the data.
Start time Set the quenching start time. 0.01 ~ 9999.99 0.01
(min)
End time Set the quenching end time. 0.01 ~ 9999.99 60.00
(min)
Factor Set the quenching factor. 0.000 ~ 99.999 1.930

Int. / Ext. Standard Sample Set the integration parameters for standard - -
sample .
Start Eluting Point Set how to detect the start eluting point. Auto, Auto
Use Ret. Time
(Auto detection) Set how to detect the start eluting point. Consecutive 2 Consecutive
slices change, 2 slices
Multiple slices change
average change
(# of Slices) Set the slice # for Multiple slices average 3 ~ 10 (slices) 3
change to detect the start eluting point.
Rate of Change Set the rate of change to detect the start 0.0000001 ~ 0.01 0.00001
eluting point. (%)
(Retention time) Set the retention time to detect the start 0.01 ~ 9999.99 5.00
eluting point. (min)

End Eluting Point Set how to detect the end eluting point. Auto, Auto
Use Ret. Time

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Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
(Auto detection) Set how to detect the end eluting point. Consecutive 2 Consecutive
slices change, 2 slices
Multiple slices change
average change
(# of Slices) Set the slice # for Multiple slices average 3 ~ 10 (slices) 3
change to detect the end eluting point.
Rate of Change Set the rate of change to detect the end 0.0000001 ~ 0.01 0.00001
eluting point. (%)
(Retention time) Set the retention time to detect the end 0.01~9999.99 5.00
eluting point. (min)
Horizontal Baseline If this is Off, the software draws baseline On,Off On
between start eluting point and end eluting
point straight, and calculate eluting interval
area. Otherwise, it draws horizontal baseline.

• Sample type “Standard” data is integrated by LabSolutions method

• Quenching factor default value is based on ASTM D7096.

^ Reference
For Area calculation(Start time and End time), Quenting(Start time and End time) and Start Eluting Point and End
Eluting Point(Retention time), you can set the time by clicking on the [Chromatogram View]

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„ Area calculation and detection of start / end eluting point

Here describes about area calculation and detection of eluting start / end eluting
point.

Elution of the sample

(between start eluting point and end eluting point)

Range of area calculation

(If Auto is set, this is from start to end of chromatogram)

Display closeup of part.

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Slice Rate : User Definition, 1Hz

Start eluting point detection : Auto and Consective 2 slices change
Rate of change : 0.00001%

In this case, The difference between 2 consective area slice exceeds 0.00001% of total area (green arrow),
that point is set as start eluting point.
For the end eluting point, the software applys the same process from the end to backward.

^ Reference
• If auto detect and “Multiple slices average change”, how to detect is following.

• Start eluting point detection : Auto and Multiple slices average change
Slice # : 3
Rate of change : 0.00001%

• Calculate difference between average of area slice 1 and 2. If the difference exceeds 0.00001%
of total area, the first slice of 2 is set as start eluting point.
• If the difference does not exceed, recalculate diffrence between 2 and 3. And then continue to
calculate until the difference exceeds 0.00001% of total area.

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2.2.6 SIMDIS GC Result Display tab

Set the parameters for SIMDIS GC result display.

„ SIMDIS GC Result Display parameters

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Recovery - BP Distillation Result Display distillation table (recovery - boiling Per 1%, Per 10%
point) per setting value. Per 5%,
Per10%
Detailed Distillation Data When Recovery - BP Distillation Result is Per On, Off On
5% or Per 10%, set whether or not display
per 1% for near IBP(IBP-5%) and near
FBP(95%- FBP).
Temperature Rounding Set the rounding value for displaying the [Temp. Unit : C] Nearest 1.0C
distillation curve table. Nearest 1.0C,
Nearest 0.5C,
Nearest 0.1C
[Temp. Unit : F]
Nearest 1.0F,
Nearest 0.5F,
Nearest 0.2F
BP - Recovery Distillation Result Set whether or not display boiling point to On, Off Off
recovery% distillation curve table.
Display Display boiling point - recovery distillation [Temp. Unit : C] Per 10C
result table per setting value. Per 1C, Per 5C,
Per 10C
[Temp. Unit : F]
Per 1F, Per 5F,
Per 10F
CSV Output Set whether or not output the distillation result On, Off Off
as CSV format.
CSV output directory Set the directory to output CSV. - Blank
Cutpoint Set whether or not calculate cutpoint and On, Off Off
display the result.
Cutpoint temperature Set the teperature for cutpoint up to 10. [Temp. Unit : C] Blank
-150.0 ~ 1000.0
[Temp. Unit : F]
Set 371C (700F) for MOV Calculation -238.0 ~ 1832.0
(ASTM D 6417).

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Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Fraction Set whether or not calculate fraction and On, Off Off
display the result.
Fraction temperature Set the teperature for fraction up to 10 [Temp. Unit : C] Blank
intervals. -150.0 ~ 1000.0
[Temp. Unit : F]
-238.0 ~ 1832.0

2.2.7 SIMDIS GC Correlation tab

Set the parameters for SIMDIS GC correlation.

„ SIMDIS GC Correlation parameters.

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
D86 Correlation *1 Set whether or not do D86 Correlation. On,Off Off
D1160 Correlation *2 Set whether or not do D1160 Correlation. On, Off Off
Diesel & Jet Oil Correlation *3 Set whether or not do Diesel & Jet Oil On, Off Off
Correlation.
Kerosene & Gas Oil Correlation Set whether or not do Kerosene & Gas Oil On, Off Off
*4 Correlation.
Flash Point Calculation *5 Set whether or not calculate MSPEx and On, Off Off
Flash Point.
NOACK Calculation *6 Set whether or not calculate NOACK. On, Off Off
Reid Vapor Pressure Calculation Set whether or not calculate Reid Vapor Pres- On, Off Off
*7 sure.
Sulfur Concentration Calculation Set whether or not calculate Sulfur Concen- On, Off Off
tration.

*1 required in ASTM D2887

*2 required in ISO3924 and JIS-K2254
*3 required in ASTM D2887(IP406) and ISO3924
*4 required in JIS K-2254
*5 required in ASTM D7215
*6 required in DIN 51581-2

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*7 required in ASTM Special Technical Publication 577

„ D86 Correlation Setting window

In D86 Correlation, calculate distillation curve for D86 with following equations.
• D86-IBP = 46.566 + 0.58289 × GC 10% + 0.34795 × GC IBP
• D86-10% = 33.308 + 0.61562 × GC 10% + 0.35110 × GC 20%
• D86-20% = 22411 + 0.48903 × GC 30% + 0.27528 × GC 20% + 0.21713 × GC 10%
• D86-30% = 14.431 + 0.47035 × GC 30% + 0.28369 × GC 20% + 0.22784 × GC 50%
• D86-50% = 4.876 + 0.97597 × GC 50% 2
• D86-70% = 0.911 + 0.51975 × GC 80% + 0.33260 × GC 70% + 0.10159 × GC 30%
• D86-80% = 0.279 + 0.75836 × GC 80% + 0.28333 × GC 95% - 0.09975 × GC FBP
• D86-90% = -1.973 + 0.61459 × GC 90% + 0.31909 × GC 95%
• D86-FBP = 34.179 + 1.14826 × GC 95% - 0.59028 × GC% + 0.31542 × GC FBP

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for D86 Correlation. Max. 63 Blank
Characters
D86 Correlation equations Set the equation for D86 Correlation. - -
Coefficient and recovery % of GC are
changeable.
BP. Adjustment Display the BP. Adjustment window. Adjust - -
the D86 Correlation result with the factor
calculated by the boiling point of physical
distillation and GC distillation.

• The temperature unit is F for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is C, the software translates
distillation curve to F and then calculates.
• The default values of equation are based on ASTM D2887. If the value is changed from default,
background color is changed to light blue.

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„ D1160 Correlation Setting window

In D1160 Correlation, calculate distillation curve for D1160 with following equations.
• D1160-IBP = 574.651 + 0.36601 × GC IBP + 0.38512 × GC 10% - 0.59016 × GC 90%
• D1160-5% = 86.902 - 0.38256 × GC 5% + 1.93106 × GC 10% - 0.62442 × GC 30%
• D1160-10% = 12.636 + 1.86531 × GC 10% + 0.11266 × GC IBP - 0.97294 × GC 5%
• D1160-20% = 32.446 + 1.19947 × GC 20% - 0.23976 × GC 5%
• D1160-30% = 10.393 + 1.28208 × GC 30% - 0.30702 × GC 10%
• D1160-40% = 7.249 + 1.11675 × GC 40% - 0.14638 × GC 5%
• D1160-50% = -7.867 + 1.15067 × GC 50% - 0.17028 × GC 10%
• D1160-60% = -20.782 + 2.17180 × GC 60% - 1.18749 × GC 50%
• D1160-70% = -28.279 + 0.03982 × GC 70% + 0.94972 × GC 80%
• D1160-80% = -56.822 + 1.30606 × GC 80% - 0.28399 × GC 50%
• D1160-90% = -54.743 + 1.04010 × GC 90%
• D1160-95% = 56.080 + 1.42752 × GC 95% - 0.25148 × GC 50% - 0.27243 × GC FBP

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for D1160 Correlation. Max. 63 Blank
Characters
D1160 Correlation equations Set the equation for D1160 Correlation. - -
Coefficient and recovery % of GC are
changeable.
BP. Adjustment Display the BP. Adjustment window. Adjust - -
the D1160 Correlation result with the factor
calculated by the boiling point of physical
distillation and GC distillation.

• The temperature unit is F for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is C, the software translates
distillation curve to F and then calculates.
• The default values of equation are based on JIS-K2254. If the value is changed from default, background
color is changed to light blue.

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„ Diesel & Jet Oil Correlation Setting window

In Diesel & Jet Oil Correlation, calculate distillation curve for Diesel & Jet Oil correlation with following
equations.
• Diesel & Jet Oil - IBP = 25.351 + 0.32216 × GC IBP + 0.71187 × GC 5% - 0.04221 × GC 10%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 5% = 18.822 + 0.06602 × GC IBP + 0.15803 × GC 5% + 0.77898 × GC 10%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 10% = 15.173 + 0.20149 × GC 5% + 0.30606 × GC 10% + 0.48227 × GC 20%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 20% = 13.141 + 0.22677 × GC 10% + 0.29042 × GC 20% + 0.46023 × GC 30%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 30% = 5.777 + 0.37218 × GC 20% + 0.30313 × GC 30% + 0.31118 × GC 50%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 50% = 6.375 + 0.07763 × GC 30% + 0.68984 × GC 50% + 0.18302 × GC 70% 2
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 70% = -2.844 + 0.16366 × GC 50% + 0.42102 × GC 70% + 0.38252 × GC 80%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 80% = -0.215 + 0.25614 × GC 70% + 0.40925 × GC 80% + 0.27995 × GC 90%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 90% = 0.100 + 0.24335 × GC 80% + 0.32051 × GC 90% + 0.37357 × GC 95%
• Diesel & Jet Oil - 95% = 0.899 - 0.09790 × GC 90% + 1.03816 × GC 95% - 0.00894 × GC FBP
• Diesel & Jet Oil - FBP = 19.444 - 0.38161 × GC 90% + 1.08571 × GC 95% + 0.17729 × GC FBP

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for Diesel & Jet Oil Max. 63 Blank
Correlation. Characters
Diesel & Jet Oil Correlation equa- Set the equation for Diesel & Jet Oil - -
tions Correlation. Coefficient and recovery % of GC
are changeable.
BP. Adjustment Display the BP. Adjustment window. Adjust - -
the Diesel & Jet Oil Correlation result with the
factor calculated by the boiling point of
physical distillation and GC distillation.

• The temperature unit is F for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is C, the software translates
distillation curve to F and then calculates.
• The default values of equation are based on ASTM D2887. If the value is changed from default,
background color is changed to light blue.

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„ Kerosene & Gas Oil Correlation Setting window

In Kerosene & Gas Oil Correlation, calculate distillation curve for Kerosene & Gas Oil correlation with
following equations.
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - IBP = 36.413 + 0.40140 × GC IBP + 0.63064 × GC 5% - 0.10022 × GC 10%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 5% = 24.305 + 0.08580 × GC IBP + 0.44442 × GC 5% + 0.46646 × GC 10%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 10% = 15.793 + 0.39711 × GC 5% + 0.29964 × GC 10% + 0.32042 × GC 20%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 20% = 12.491 + 0.28576 × GC 10% + 0.33490 × GC 20% + 0.36720 × GC 30%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 30% = 10.244 + 0.26362 × GC 20% + 0.30801 × GC 30% + 0.39363 × GC 40%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 40% = 8.4188 + 0.02301 × GC 30% + 0.79032 × GC 40% + 0.14148 × GC 50%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 50% = 1.7858 + 0.07693 × GC 40% + 0.59774 × GC 50% + 0.28738 × GC 60%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 60% = -2.7712 + 0.22746 × GC 50% + 0.22880 × GC 60% + 0.50581 × GC
70%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 70% = -4.2906 + 0.13048 × GC 60% + 0.38964 × GC 70% + 0.43386 × GC
80%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 80% = -1.5747 + 0.06179 × GC 70% + 0.60566 × GC 80% + 0.26924 × GC
90%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 90% = 0.31608 - 0.06835 × GC 80% + 0.67154 × GC 90% + 0.31273 × GC
95%
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - 95% = -1.4246 - 0.13752 × GC 90% + 0.96584 × GC 95% + 0.09376 × GC FBP
• Kerosene & Gas Oil - FBP = 11.998 - 0.46414 × GC 90% + 1.04071 × GC 95% + 0.30349 × GC FBP

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for Kerosene & Gas Oil Max. 63 Blank
Correlation. Characters
Kerosene & Gas Oil Correlation Set the equation for Kerosenel & Gas Oil - -
equations Correlation. Coefficient and recovery % of GC
are changeable.

• The temperature unit is C for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is F, the software translates
distillation curve to C and then calculates.
• The default values of equation are based on JIS K-2254. If the value is changed from default, background
color is changed to light blue.

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„ Flash Point Calculation Setting window

In Flash Point Calculation, MSPEx and Flash point is calculated with following equations.

1 2 2 2
MSPEx = --- ⎛ T IBP – T IBP⎞ + ⎛ T – T 5%⎞⎠ + ⎛⎝ T 10% – T 10%⎞⎠

)
)
3 ⎝ ⎠ ⎝ 5%
)

T IBP = 2.75 + 0.944 * T IBP + 0.163 * T 5% – 0.124 * T 10%

)

T 5% = 2.21 + 0.163 * T IBP + 0.363 * T 5% + 0.455 * T 10%

2
)

T 10% = – 3.71 – 0.124 * T IBP + 0.455 * T 5% + 0.694 * T 10%

CFP(D56) = -55.5 + 0.164 × TIBP + 0.095 × T5% + 0.453 × T10%

CFP(D93) = -51.7 + 0.403 × TIBP + 0.163 × T5% + 0.214 × T10%
CFP(D3828) = -61.4 + 0.223 × TIBP - 0.201 × T5% + 0.721 × T10%

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for Flash Point Calculation. Max. 63 Blank
Characters
MSPEx factor equations Set the equation for MSPEx factor - -
calculation. Coefficient and recovery % of GC
are changeable.
Method Set the method of Flash Point calculation. ASTM D56, ASTM D56
ASTM D3828,
ASTM D93
Calculated Flash Point equations Set the equation for Flash Point calculation. - -
Coefficient and recovery % of GC are
changeable.

• The temperature unit is C for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is F, the software translates
distillation curve to C and then calculates.
• The default values of equation are based on ASTM D7215. If the value is changed from default,
background color is changed to light blue.

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„ NOACK Calculation Setting window

In NOACK Calculation,Evaporation Loss is calculated with Reference oil data.

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for NOACK Calculation. Max. 63 Blank
Characters
Reference Oil Evaporation Loss Set the Evaporation Loss of Reference Oil. 0.00~999.9 10.0
Relative Evaporation Loss Factor Set the Evaporation Loss Factor according to - -
each boiling point interval.

• NOACK calculation formula is based on DIN 51435-2.

• The temperature unit is C for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is F, the software translates to C
and then calculates.
• The default values of Relative Evaporation Loss Factor is based on DIN5135-2. If the value is changed
from default, background color is changed to light blue.

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„ Reid Vapor Pressure Calculation Setting window

Set the parameters for Reid Vapor Pressure calculation.

Setting Range
Parameters Description Default
(Unit)
Comment Set the comment for RVP Calculation. Max. 63 Blank
Characters
Correlation Factor Set the correlation factor for RVP calculation. 0.00000~9.9999 0.00208
9
NBP Set the NBP(Normal Boiling Point) according - -
to each interval.

• RVP calculation formula is based on ASTM Special Technical Publication 577.

• The temperature unit is F for this calculation. If temperature unit setting is C, the software translates to F
and then calculates.
• The default values of NBP is based on ASTM Special Technical Publication 577. If the value is changed
from default, background color is changed to light blue.

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2.2.8 Close the SIMDIS GC Method

1 Click the “OK” on [SIMDIS Method] window.

Parameters are stored in the LabSolutions method and back to [Calibration Curve] window.

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2.3 Ret. Time - BP Calibration Curve Viewer window

Open the [Ret. Time - BP Calibration Curve Viewer] window on [Calibration Curve] window, and check the
RT-BP calibration curve for SIMDIS GC analysis.

2.3.1 Open the [Boiling Point - Retention Time Calibration Curve Viewer]
window
2
1 Click the [BP-RT Calib. Curve] in [Distillation GC] menu and Open the [Ret. Time - BP
Calibration Curve Viewer] window..

^ Reference
The [Ret. Time - BP Calibration Curve Viewer] window can also be opened by clicking the (BP-
RT calibration curve) icon.

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2.3.2 About [Boiling Point - Retention Time Calibration Curve Viewer]

window
This section describes about the [Ret. Time - BP Calibration Curve Viewer] window.
1RT-BP calibration curve graph 2 RT-BP calibration curve table

This page is intentionally left blank.

3RT-BP calibration curve information window 4 Standard sample data file tree

Item Explanation
1RT-BP calibration curve graph Display the RT-BP calibration curve.
2RT-BP calibration curve table Display the information of each identified point of RT-BP calibraion
curve.
3RT-BP calibration curve informa- Display the information of RT-BP calibration curve such as type,
tion window equation, calibration date, etc.

4Standarfd sample data file tree Display the standard sample data file for creating the RT-BP cali-
bration curve.

When the RT-BP calibration curve is not calculated or set another channel in [Use Other Detector BP - RT
Calib. Curve], RT-BP calibration curve is not displayed in this window.

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3.1 Batch Processing

In batch processing, the batch table in which analysis conditions for each sample are registered can be pre-
pared.
3
^ Reference
• Refer to “4 Realtime Batch” in Operators Guide and create batch table.
• Set table item properly for each Analysis method (Total Area, Ext. Standard, Int. Standard(single, 33
double)). Refer to "3.1.3 Analyze with Total Area method" ~ "3.1.6 Analyze with Internal
Standard(Double) Method".
3
• Set the sample type [Standard ] to acquire the n-paraffin Calibration mixture.

3
3.1.1 Preparing the batch table
3
1 Click the
Analysis] program.
(Realtime Batch) icon on the [Main] assistant bar in the [Realtime

3
3
3
3
3
3
If the (Realtime Batch) icon is not displayed, click the on the title of assistant bar.

3
3
3
3
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3.1.2 Blank run

For the brunk run, analyze the baseline chromatogram without injection of sample.

• For blank run with AOC(Auto Injector), Set the Vial# “0”.

3.1.3 Analyze with Total Area method

Set the sample type [Unknown] of the sample in batch table for Total Area method.

• Set the Analysis method “Total Area” of SIMDIS GC Method.

• When use the result of Blank run, set the datafile to [Background] and [Backgroung Data File] column of
all analysis rows .

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3.1.4 Analyze with External Standard Method

In External Standard Method, analyze the external standard sample first, and then analyze unknown
samples. Set the solvent and sample amount of both external standard and unknown sample.
Create the batch table for external standard with following procedure.

• Set the Analysis method “Ext. Standard” of SIMDIS GC Method.

• When use the result of Blank run, set the datafile to [Background] and [Backgroung Data File] column of
all analysis rows .

1 Right-click on the batch table and click [Table Style].

[Table Style] dialog is displayed.

2 Click [Add] with [Sample Amt.] and [SIMDIS GC] are chosen and add to [Display Items].
And then click [OK].

[Sample Amt.] and [SIMDIS GC] columns are displayed on batch table.

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SIMDIS GC sub-window is displayed when click the cell of [SIMDIS GC] column.In this sub-window,
solvent amout of sample and density of sample can be set.For external standard method, set the
solvent amount.

3 Set the batch table row for external standard sample.

Set the sample type [Control] for external standard sample. And set the sample amount and solvent
amount of external standard sample. in the [SIMDIS GC] sub-window

Set the sample type [Control] also to check reference oil.

4 Set the batch table row for unknown sample.

Set the sample type [unknown] for unknown sample. And Set the sample amount and solvent amount of
unknown sample in the [SIMDIS GC] sub-window.

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• Calculate the distillation curve with the result of external standard sample analysis and unknown
sample analysis. Create the batch table so that unknown sample analysis is set after external
standard sample analysis. If unknown sample analysis is before external standard analysis, the
distillation curve for external standard cannnot be calculated.
• Unknown sample can be analyzed continuously. First external standard sample analysis result is
used for calculating distillation curve until next external standard sample is analyzed.
• For External Standard Method, recovery is calucated by following equations.

WR 1
RF = ----------------------------- × --------
W R + W RS A R

( W S + W SS )
%RC = RF × --------------------------------- × A S × 100
3
WS

WR ( W S + W SS ) As
= ----------------------------- × --------------------------------- × -------- × 100
W R + W RS WS AR

%RC : Recovery
RF : Response Factor of Control sample
WR : Sample amount of Control sample
WRS : Solvent amount of Control sample
AR : Area of Control sample
WS : Sample amount of Unknown sample
WSS : Solvent amount of Unknown sample
AS : Total area (to Upper limit temperature) of Unknown sample

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3.1.5 Analyze with Internal Standard(Single) Method

In Internal Standard(Single) Method, analyze the sample that internal standard is spiked. Set the ISTD
Amt. and Sample Amt. of the sample.
Create the batch table for Internal standard(Single) with following procedure.

• Set the Analysis method “Int. Standard (Single)” of SIMDIS GC Method.

• When use the result of Blank run, set the datafile to [Background] and [Backgroung Data File] column of
all analysis rows.

1 Right-click on the batch table and click [Table Style].

[Table Style] dialog is displayed.

2 Click [Add] with [ISTD Amt.] and [Sample Amt.] are chosen and add to [Display Items].
And then click [OK].

[ISTD Amt.] and [Sample Amt.] columns are displayed on batch table.

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3 Set the sample type [Spiked] or [Unknown] for sample. And set the sample amount of
sample.

4 Set ISTD Amt. of internal standard.

[ISTD Amount] sub-window is displayed when is clicked on ISTD Amt. cell. Uncheck the [Use level 1
3
conc. in the compound table of a method file] and set the internal standard amount in the “Concentration”
of ISTD Group “1“.

For Internal Standard(Single) Method, theoretical area is calucated by following equations.

S
T = A IS × ---
I
T : Theoretical area
AIS : Area of Internal Standard
I : Internal standard amount
S : Sample amount

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3.1.6 Analyze with Internal Standard(Double) Method

In Internal Standard(Double) Method, analyze the sample that internal standard is spiked first, and then
analyze unknown samples(internal standard is not spiked). Set the internal standard amount and sample
amount for spiked sample.
Create the batch table for Internal standard(Double) with following procedure.

• Set the Analysis method “Int. Standard (Double)” of SIMDIS GC Method.

• When use the result of Blank run, set the datafile to [Background] and [Backgroung Data File] column of
all analysis rows.

1 Right-click on the batch table and click [Table Style].

[Table Style] dialog is displayed.

2 Click [Add] with [ISTD Amt.] and [Sample Amt.] are chosen and add to [Display Items].
And then click [OK].

[ISTD Amt.] and [Sample Amt.] columns are displayed on batch table.

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3 Set the batch table row for spiked sample.

Set the sample type [Spiked] and set the sample amount of spiked sample.

3
4 Set ISTD Amt. for spiked sample.
[ISTD Amount] sub-window is displayed when is clicked on ISTD Amt. cell. Uncheck the [Use level 1
conc. in the compound table of a method file] and set the internal standard amount in the “Concentration”
of ISTD Group “1“.

5 Set the batch table row for unknown sample.

Set the sample type [Unknown].

• Calculate the SIMDIS result with the result of spiked sample analysis and unknown sample
analysis. Create the batch table so that unknown sample analysis is set after spiked sample
analysis. If unknown sample analysis is before spiked sample analysis, the SIMDIS result for
internal standard(double) cannnot be calculated.
• Unknown sample can be analyzed continuously. First spiked sample analysis result is used for
calculating distillation curve until next spiked sample is analyzed.

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• For Internal Standard(Double) Method, theoretical area is calucated by following equations.

⎛ B – B IS ⎞ S
T = ⎜ A IS × -------------------- – B IS⎟ × ---
⎝ A – A IS ⎠ I

T : Theoretical area
A : Total area (to Upper limit temperature) of Spiked sample
AIS : Internal standard area of Spiked sample
B : Total area (to Upper limit temperature) of Unknown sample
BIS : Area of Internal stadard zone of Unknown sample
I : Internal standard amount of spiked sample
S : Sample amount of spiked sample

3.1.7 Starting the batch table

Click the (Start Realtime Batch) icon on the [Realtime Batch] assistant bar.

Continuous data acquisition is performed based on the batch table settings.

• Distillation curve is calculated after analyis ends, but Start / End eluting point may be for prepared sample.

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3.1.8 Runnning multiple batch files sequently

When you wish to run multiple SIMDIS GC Method, you need to use the Batch Queue function.

1 Select [Add to Queue with Selected Batch File] on the Batch menu during realtime
batch.

2 Select a batch file on in the [Open Batch File] sub-window, and click [Open].

The batch file is added to the batch queue.

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4 4 Data Analysis

In Data Analysis, display or compare the distillation curve and distillation result table.
To analyze the distillation data use mainly follwing window.
• [Distillation information] window to display the result of distillation of one data.
• [Recalculate] window to change the SIMDIS GC Method parameters of one data and recalulate.
• [Distillation Curve Comparison] window to compare the distillation curve of multiple data. 4
[Distillation information] window and [Recalculate] window are opened from the menu or tool bar on [Data

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Analysis] window. And [Distillation Curve Comparison] window is opend from the menu or tool bar on [Data
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To confirm the distillation curve of a data, open the [Distillation information]] window.
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4.1.1 Open the [Distilation information] window
Open the [Distillation information] window on [Data Analysis] window, and display the result of distillation. 4
1 Click the (Data Analysis) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.
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2 Drag-and-drop a data file onto the [Data Analysis] window from the [Data Explorer] sub-
window.

The content of the data file is displayed in the [Data Analysis] window.

^ Reference
• For further operation of [Data Analysis] window, refer to “6 Data Analysis” in Operators Guide.

3 Click the [Show Calculate Result] in [Distillation GC] menu and open the [Distillation
information] window.

^ Reference
The [Distillation information] window can also be opened by clicking the (SIMDIS Calculate
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4.1.2 About [Distillation information] window

This section describes about the [Distillation information] window.

1 Graph View

2Distillation View
3Result information View

Item Explanation
1 Graph View Display the distillation curve, calibration curve, and chromato-
gram.They have each tab, and display following graphs.
• Distillation curve Tab - distillation curve
• BP- RT Calib. Curve Tab - calibration curve and chromatogram
• Chromatogram Tab - chromatogram and distillation curve

2Distillation View Display the table of distillation result. This view has follwing 3 tabs.
• Distilaltion Tab
• BP- Recovery Distillation Tab
• Distillation Calculate information Tab

3Result information View Display the result of disitillation except for distillation curve(calbra-
tion curve, Cutpoint,Merge, etc. ) This view has following tabs.
• Calibration information Tab
• Cutpoint Tab
• Fraction Tab
• Specified Distillation information Tab
• D86 Tab
• D1160 Tab
• Diesel & Jet Oil Tab
• Kerosene & Gas Oil Tab
• Flash Point Tab
• NOACK Tab
• RVP Tab
• Merge Tab
• Sample information Tab

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Each tab on Result information View is displayed if it is calculated.

4.2 SIMDIS Data processing

To perform SIMDIS data processing, open the [Recalculate] window on [Data Analysis] window, and then
change the SIMDIS method parameters.

4.2.1 Change SIMDIS GC Method parameters

1 Open the data file on [Data Analysis] window, and then click the [Recalculate] in
[Distillation GC] menu and open the [Recalculate] window.

^ Reference
The [Recalculate] window can also be opened by clicking the (Recalculate SIMDIS) icon.

2 Set the SIMDIS Method parameters on [Recalculate] window, and click [OK].

SIMDIS GC Method is set, and Data processing is applied.

^ Reference
• Refer to "2.2.2 About [SIMDIS Method] window"P. 10 for SIMDIS GC method parameters.

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• If the parameters for calibration curve is changed, calibration curve is deleted and SIMDIS data
processing is cleared. If the following parameters is changed , calibration curve is deleted. Perform the
Postrun Analysis when re-create the BP-RT Calibration Curve.
• Use Other Detector BP-RT Calib. Curve
• BP-RT Calib. Curve Type
• BP-RT Calib. Curve X-axis
• Compound table (STD sample, Use for Calib, Compound Name, Ret. time, Boiling P)
• If Analysis Method is changed from the method that distillation curve is calculated with one data to
calculated with two data, SIMDIS data processing is not done.
• Analysis Method that distillation curve is calculated with one data.
Total Area, Int. Standard (Single)
• Analysis Method that distillation curve is calculated with two data.
Ext. Standard, Int. Standard (Double)
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4.3 Compare the distillation curve
To compare the distillation curve of multiple data. open the [Distillation Curve Comparison] window.

4.3.1 Open the [Distillation Curve Comparison] window

Open the [Distillation Curve Comparison] window on [Data Comparison] window, and display the result of
distillation.

1 Click the (Data Comparison) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

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If the (Data Comparison) icon is not displayed, click on the title of the assistant bar.

2 Drag-and-drop a data file onto the [Data Comaparison] window from the [Data Explorer]
sub-window.

The chromatgram and peak table of the data file is displayed in the [Data Comparison] window.

^ Reference
• For further operation of [Data Comparison] window, refer to “11 Data Comparison” in Operators Guide.

3 Click the [Distillation Curve Comarison] in [Distillation GC] menu and open the
[Distillation Curve Comparison] window.

^ Reference
The [Distilaltion Curve Comaprison] window can also be opened bt clicking the (Distilaltion
Curve Comparison) icon.

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4.3.2 About [Distillation Curve Comparison] window

This section describes about the [Distillation Curve Comparison] window.

1Distillation Curve Graph

2 Distillation Result Table

Item Explanation
1 Distillation Curve Graph Overlay the distillation curve graph of each data.
2 Distillation Result Table Display distillation result table of each data.

In [Distillation Curve Comparison] window, the data that is opend on [Data Comparison] window is
displayed. In the case of changing the data, open data file on [Data Comparison] window.

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4.4 Merge the Distilation Curve

Distllation Curve can be merged at the point of specified temperature.

1 Open [Distillation Result] window , and click the [Merge] tab on [Result View].

^ Reference
About [Distillation Result] window, Refer to "4.1.2 About [Distillation information] window"P. 47.

2 Click [Merge...] button.

Display the [Distillation merge setting] dialog.

3 Set the parameter for merge on [Distillaton merge setting] dialog, and then click [OK].

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„ Distillation merge parameters

Setting
Parameters Description Default
Range(Unit)
Merge data file name Set the datafile to merge. - -
Merge point temp. Set the merge point temperature. -1000~2000(C/F) 100

merge 2 distillation curve at this point.

Normalize Set whether or not normalize the merged dis- Normalize, Not normal-
tillation curve. Not normalize ize

Method Set the normalize method. Use maximum Rounding to

value, Threshold
Rounding to
Threshold

(maximum) Value

Target
Set the maximum value for normalize.

Set the target of normalize.

0~100(%)

Latter part,
100

Latter part
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Total

(Rounding)Value Set the rounding value for normalize. 0~100(%) 100

the

Merge data file is the former part of merge, and the data file that is open in [Distillation information] window is
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5 5 Report Functon

Create the report format and print the distillation result.

The following report items for SIMDIS GC are installed.
• [SIMDIS GC - Method] item - Print the SIMDIS GC Method parameters

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• [SIMDIS GC - Calibration Curve] item - Print the BP - RT Calibration Curve.
• [SIMDIS GC - Result Table] item - Print the distillation result table.
• [SIMDIS GC - Chromatogram] item - Print the Chromatgram with distillation curve overlaid.
• [SIMDIS GC - Distilation Graph] item - Print the distillation curve graph. 5
• [SIMDIS GC - Summary] item - Print the distillation result of multiple data.

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Sample report format files for SIMDIS GC are installed.First-time users should use these report format files 55
as a base to make new report format files.
This section describes how to open the pre-installed report format file “Distillation.lsr ” in the [Report]
window, and change the column setting of distillation result table. 5
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Operators Guide.

1 Click the (Report Format) icon on the [Main] assistant bar.

The [Report] window opens.
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2 click (Select Folder) in the [Data Explorer] sub-window.

3 Select “\LabSolutions\Sample\SIMDIS”, and click [Close].

The contents of the “\LabSolutions\Sample\SIMDIS” [Folder] is displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-win-
dow.

4 Drag-and-drop “Distillation.lsr” from the [Data Explorer] sub-window onto the [Report]
window.

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5 Click the (Data) tab at the bottom of the [Data Explorer] sub-window, and drag-and-
drop the data file.

The contents of the data file is displayed in the [Report] window.

If the data file is not displayed in the [Data Explorer] sub-window, click (Select Folder), and
specify the folder that contains the desired data.

6 Double-Click the SIMDIS GC result table item.

The [SIMDIS GC Result Table Properties] sub-window opens.

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7 Click the [Result Table] tab and [Details] button of [Distillation Result Elution - BP].

［Recovery - BP Distillation Result］sub-window opens.

8 Change the [Column setting] and Click [OK].

［Recovery - BP Distillation Result］sub-window closes.

9 Click [OK] on ［SIMDIS GC Result Table properties］

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10 Click the (Preview) icon on the [Report] assistant bar.

11 Preview the report, and click [Close].

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12 Click [Save Report Format File As] on the [File] menu.

13 Enter a file name, and click [Save].

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5.2 Installed Report Format Files

The following report format files are installed.
Pre-installed report format files are saved to the \LabSolutions\Sample\SIMDIS folder.

Report Format File Contents

FullReport.lsr For printing GC Method and sample Information besides SIMDIS
Method and Distillation result.
SIMDISMethod.lsr For printing SIMDIS Method.
SIMDISCalibrationCurve.lsr For printing RT-BP caribration curve.
Chromato_Distillation.lsr For printing chromatogram with distillation curve.
Distillation.lsr For printing distillation curve.
Distillation_CutPointFraction.lsr For printing cut point and fraction on distillation curve.
Distillation_D86.lsr For printing distillation curve and D86 correlation result.
Distillation_D1160.lsr
Distillation_DieselJet.lsr
For printing distillation curve and D1160 correlation result.
For printing distillation curve and Diesel & Jet Oil correlation result.
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Distillation_FlashPoint.lsr For printing distillation curve and Flash Point calculation result.
Distillation_NOACK.lsr For printing distillation curve and NOACK calculation result.
Distillation_RVP.lsr For printing distillation curve and RVP calculation result.
Merged_Distillation.lsr For printing merged distillation curve.

5.3 Types of SIMDIS Report Items

Items can be added to the report format using the icons on the toolbar. The following report items are
available.

Item Content

Method item Use this item to print SIMDIS GC Method parameters.

Calbration Curve item Use this item to print Calibration Curve and the information of Cali-
bration Curve.
Result Table item Use this item to print the distillation result table.

SIMDIS Chromatogram item Use this item to print Chromatogram for SIMDIS, or to print over-
laid graph with Distillation Curve / Calibration Curve.

Distillation Graph item Use this item to print Distillation Curve.

Summary Use this item to print the result of comparison of multiple data.

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5.4 Edit SIMDIS Report Items

This section describes how to edit properties for each SIMDIS report item.

^ Reference
• Beside the following operations, similar operations are described in “8.5 Edit Report Items” in Operators
Guide.
• To fix the report format layout, refer to “8.6 Report Layout” in Operators Guide.

5.4.1 Overlays Chromatogram with Distillation Curve

1 Set the [SIMDIS GC - Chromatogram] item.

2 Click [Graph] tab.

3 Check the “Chromatgram” and “Distillation - Distillation”.

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5.4.2 Overlays Distillation Curve with Distillation Curve of D86 Correla-

tion

1 Set the [SIMDIS GC - Distillation Characteristics Graph] item.

2 Click [Graph] tab.

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3 Check the “Distillation - Distillation” and “Distillation - D86 Correlation”.

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5.4.3 Edit the Distillation Result Table

1 Set the [SIMDIS GC - Result Table] item.

2 Click [Header] tab.

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3 Click the [Result Table] tab.

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window.

4 Click the [Correlation Result] tab.

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5.4.4 Edit Printing Method

1 Set [SIMDIS GC- Method] item.

2 Click [SIMDIS GC Method] tab.

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1 Add the method parameter group to Display Items.
2 Click Details button and open each sub-window if set Display/Hide Items in detail.

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5.4.5 Edit Printing Calibration Curve information

1 Set [SIMDISGC - Calibration Curve] item.

2 Click [Header] tab.

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1 Edit the caibration curve information to print with Macro.
2 choose the extra item to print and click [Insert].

3 Click [Table] tab.

1 Add the items to print to Display Items.

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6 6 System Check

This chapter describes the method to analyze column resolution, peak skewness, and relative response
factor that are written in official method by using LabSolutions System Suitablity Functions.
To set system check parameters, open method file in [Calibration Curve] window.

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6.1 Change Method View
In Method View, set system check parameters first. 6
6.1.1 The parameters for column resolution and peak skewness 6
Set column performance parameter in [Performance] tab on [Method View].

1 Click the [Performance] tab on [Method View], and Check “USP” or “USP2” in [Calc.
Method]
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The equation of column resolution calculation is different between [USP] and [USP2]. Refer to “3.3 Column
Performance Equations” in Data Acquisition & Processing Theory Guide. If you comply with ASTM, choose
[USP] or [USP2] as follows.
• Recommend to use [USP]
ASTM D3710, D5399
• Recommended to use [USP2]
ASTM D2887, D5307, D6352, D6417, D7096, D7169, D7213, D7500

6.1.2 The parameters for relative response factor

1 Click the [Quantitative] tab on [Method View], Set Quqntitative Method to “Internal
Standard”.

2 Click [Compund] tab on [Method View].

[Compound] tab is displayed.

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3 Change [Type] to “ISTD” for standard compound of calculation, and set the [Conc.] of
compounds.
In Following example, C10 is standard compound, while C14 is calculated compound.

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6.1.3 View the calculation result

The calculation result of column resolution, peak skewness and response factor can be displayed in
[Result View] - [Compound] tab on [Data Processing] window.

1 Open the sample type [Standard] data file on [Data Analysis] window.

2 Click the [Compound] tab on [Result View].

[Compound] tab is displayed.

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3 Right-click on the table, and click [Table Style...]

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[Table Style] sub-window is displayed.

4 Add the item to display the result to [Display Item] and then click [OK].
The items are displayed on [Compound] tab.

Add th following items.

• Column Resolution - “Resolution(USP)” or “Resolution(USP2)”.
• Peak Skewness - “Tailing F” or “Tailig F(10%)“.
• Response Factor - “Current RF“.

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Display as follows.

^ Reference
Refer to "6.2 Setting in System Suitablility Setting sub-window" P.74 to set the Lower and Upper
Limit and report out the check result.

6.2 Setting in System Suitablility Setting sub-window

6.2.1 Open [System Suitability Setting] sub-window
Open [System Suitability Setting] sub-window on [Calibration] window.

1 Click [System Suitablity Setting...] in [Method] menu.

Open [System Suitablity Setting] sub-window.

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6.2.2 Set the System Check parameters

Check [System Suitablity Test] on.
Refer to Help about other operation in [System Suitability Setteing] sub-window.

„ Setting for Column Resolution

Set [Parameters] to “Resolution“ for latter of 2 compounds to check column resolution , and input [Lower
Limit] and [Upper Limit] of check.
In following example, set parameters to check peak resolution of C18.

• 2 compounds to calculate column resolution are need to be identified consecutively.

• To check column resolution, column performance calculation method is need to be set. Refer to "6.1.1
The parameters for column resolution and peak skewness" P.69

„ Setting for Peak Skewness

Set [Parameters] to “Tailing Factor” or “Tailing Factor(10%)” for a compound to check peak skewness, and
input [Lower Limit] and [Upper Limit] of check.
In Following example, set parameters to check peak skewness at 5% peak height of C8.

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To calculate peak skewness, “Tailing Factor” uses 5% peak height and “Tailing Factor(10%)” uses 10% peak
height. If you comply with ASTM, choose “Taling Factror” or “Tailing Factor(10%)” as follows.
Tailing Factor Calculation of LabSolutions
S = (A+B) / 2A
(S : Tailing Factor, A : Width of the front half of the peak, B : Width of the latter half of the peak)
• ASTM for “Tailing Factor”
ASTM D3710, D5399 (Lower Limit : 0.75, Upper Limit : 1.5)
ASTM D7096 (Lower Limit : 0.885, Upper Limit : 1.125)
ASTM D7500 (Lower Limit : 0.778, Upper Limit : 1.125)
• ASTM for “Tailing Factor(10%)”
ASTM D6352 (Lower Limit : 0.778, Upper Limit : 1.125)
ASTM D7169 (Lower Limit : 0.8, Upper Limit : 1.2)

„ Setting for relative rasponse factor

Set [Parameters] to “Current Response Factor” for a compound to check relative response factor, and
input [Lower Limit] and [Upper Limit] of check.
In Following example, set parameters to check relative response factor of C8.

To check the relative response factor that is written in official method, Set compound of response factor
criterion as Internal standard compound. Refer to"6.1.2 The parameters for relative response factor"
P.70 to set internal standard compound.

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6.3 Analysis for System Check

Use the method file that is set in 6.1 and 6.2 and set batch table for system check.

The content written in this section is also applied for Postrun Batch.

1 Open [Batch Analysis] window and right-click on the batch table and click [Table Style].

[Table Style] dialog is displayed.

2 Click [Add] with [System Suitability] is chosen and add to [Display Items]. And then
click [OK].

[System Suitability] column is displayed on batch table.

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3 Set the [System suitability] columns for system check analysis, and then start batch
analysis.

output the result of system check at the end of batch analysis.

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7.1 Error Message

This section describes about the SIMDIS GC error message that is displayed on LabSolutions output
window.
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7.1.1 Error at Batch Analysis
The following messages may be displayed at [sub-message] on output window. 7
The batch file does not contain the (sample) data for analysis.(Row # )
When the Analysis Method is Ext.Standard or Int. Standard (Double) , and if the data for calculation of 7
distillation curve is not set in same batch tables, this messge is displayed

Please specify the ISTD Amount.(Row #) 7

When the Analysis Method is Int. Standard (Single / Double), and if [ISTD Amt.] is not set in batch table, this

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messge is displayed

Please specify the SIMDIS Solvent Amt.(Row #)

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Stop Data Processing.(XXX)
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The following messages may be displayed at [sub-message] on output window.

Delete the current RT-BP Calibration Curve and Distillation Curve because modify the parameter
for RT-BP Calibration Curve is modified.
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When modify the SIMDIS Method parameter and then calibration curve and distillation result is deleted, this
messge is displayed. 7
(SAMPLE) data for analysis does not exist.
When the Analysis Method is Ext.Standard or Int. Standard (Double) , and if the data for calculation of
distillation curve is not set, this messge is displayed
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Please specify the ISTD Amount.
When the Analysis Method is Int. Standard (Single / Double), and if ISTD Amount is not set, this messge is
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displayed.

Please specify the SIMDIS Solvent Amt. 7

When the Analysis Method is Ext. Standard, and if Solvent Value is not set, this messge is displayed.

Stop Data Processing.(XXX)

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When the SIMDIS Data Processing stop, this message is displayed (XXX is the reason).
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