Autonomous operation provides the operator with the freedom to do other work while the 490-PRO Micro GC performs analyses unattended. The system is set up for analysis using an external computer and PROStation software. After method development, the method is run and calibrations performed and optimized. The method is then transferred to the system and the computer is disconnected. The on-board micro GC data handling system takes over complete operation and GC control. Analyses can be started and stopped by the on-board method protocol or at the command of an external computer, such as a process measurement and control system. Raw or processed results are automatically uploaded to the process control computer via one of a variety of industry standard communication protocols including: MODBUS, TCP/IP, RS-232, RS-485, FTP/Webserver. An LCD Monitor can display measurement results during the process.
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