Manual - Chromeleon 7 Installation Guide

Installation Guide
Chromeleon 7
for Stand-alone Installation
Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon

Software Version 7.1 SR2
September 2012
Doc. No. 7829.0003, Rev. 2.2
Chromeleon 7
Installation Guide
Chromeleon 7
Table of Contents
Table of Contents i
1 About the Documentation 1
1.1 About this Document 1
1.2 Document Conventions 2
1.3 Other Documents 2
2 System Requirements / Compatibility 3
2.1 Licensing Requirements / Compatibility 3
2.1.1 The License Key 3
2.1.2 The License File 4
2.1.3 License Key (Dongle) Compatibility 4
2.1.4 License File Compatibility 5
2.2 Supported Chromatography Instruments and Modules 5
2.2.1 Firmware Requirements 5
2.3 PC Hardware Requirements 5
2.4 Supported Operating Systems 8
2.4.1 Microsoft Windows 7 8
2.4.2 Microsoft Windows Vista 8
2.4.3 Microsoft Windows XP 8
2.4.4 Windows Service Packs 8
2.4.5 Windows Security Updates 9
2.5 Database Support 10
2.5.1 Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition 10
2.6 Required Third-Party Software 11
2.6.1 Windows Installer 12
2.6.2 Dionex Chromeleon 7 Shared Components 12
2.6.3 Microsoft .NET Framework 12
2.6.4 Microsoft Chart Controls for Microsoft .NET
Framework 12
2.6.5 Microsoft SQL Server Express 13
2.6.6 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable 13
2.6.7 MSXML 13
2.6.8 WibuKey Software 13
2.6.9 Amyuni PDF Converter 13
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2.7 Software for Controlling Specific Third-Party Instruments14

2.7.1 Agilent Instrument Control Framework (ICF) and
LC Driver Package 14
2.7.2 Rheodyne MXII Series Valves Driver 14
2.7.3 Waters Acquity UPLC System Instrument Driver 15
3 Configuring Windows for Chromeleon 7 16
3.1 Ensuring that Windows is up to Date 16
3.1.1 Non-Internet connected computers 16
3.2 Firewall Settings 17
3.3 Disabling Power Management 18
3.3.1 Disabling Windows Power Management 19
3.3.2 Disabling USB Power Management 19
4 Compatibility with Previous Chromeleon and
PeakNet Versions 20
4.1 Software Compatibility – Chromeleon 7 and 6 20
4.2 Software Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 and 7.1 20
4.3 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7 and 6 21
4.4 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 and 7.0 21
4.5 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 SR1 and 7.1 22
4.6 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 and 7.1 SR1 22
5 Installing the Software 23
5.1 Do you have Chromeleon 6? 23
5.2 Installing Chromeleon 7 23
5.3 Installing Software for Controlling Specific Third-Party
Instruments 29
5.4 Installation Qualification 30
5.5 Activating / Updating a License 32
5.5.1 Using a New Chromeleon 7 License Key that
Contains a License File 32
5.5.2 Using an ‘Empty’ License Key and a Separate
License File 34
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5.6 Troubleshooting Software Installation 36

5.6.1 Errors which Stop Installation 36
5.6.2 Repairing an Installation 37
5.6.3 Installation Process Details 38
5.6.4 Manual Installation of Third-Party Software
Components 38
6 Installing Dionex Instruments 44
6.1 Connecting Modules via USB 44
6.2 Loading the USB Driver for a Module 45
6.3 Troubleshooting USB Issues 46
7 Configuring Chromeleon 7 48
7.1 Starting Points for Configuring Chromeleon 7 48
7.1.1 Chromeleon Services Manager 48
7.1.2 Chromeleon Tray Icon 50
7.1.3 Chromeleon Administration Console 51
7.2 Configuring Instruments / Modules 52
7.3 Enabling Automatic Start of the Instrument Controller
Service 54
7.4 Configuring Data Vaults 55
7.4.1 Default Data Vault, XVault, and Default Location 55
7.4.2 The Data Vault Manager 56
7.4.3 Creating a Standard Data Vault 58
7.4.4 Mounting Chromeleon 6 Datasources 59
7.5 Enabling and Configuring User Management 60
7.6 Licensing 63
8 Removing Chromeleon 7 from a PC 64
8.1 Uninstalling Chromeleon 7 64
8.2 Uninstalling Third-Party Software 65
8.3 Removing Chromeleon 7 Data 66
Index 67
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Copyright
Copyright © 2012 Thermo Fisher Scientific
The information contained in this document is subject to change without
notice.
All rights reserved including those for photomechanical reproduction and
storage on electronic media. No part of this publication may be copied or
distributed, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
transmitted into any human or computer language, in any form or by any
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Fisher Scientific Inc.
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WibuKey is owned by Wibu-Systems.
Intel Core and Intel Pentium are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Aquity is a trademark of the Waters Corporation.
Rheodyne MX II Series is a trademark of Rheodyne LLC/Idex Health &
Science Group.
Windows, Windows Vista, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server, and Microsoft
are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Sycnfusion is a trademark of Syncfusion Inc.
Log4Net is a trademark of The Apache Software Foundation.
Mono is a trademark of Novell Inc.
All other trademarks are property of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
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Chromeleon 7
1 About the Documentation
1.1 About this Document

This guide provides instructions for performing the following
TM
operations on stand-alone Chromeleon stations:
• installing / updating Chromeleon 7 and
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required 3 party software components
• basic configuration of Chromeleon 7 including
basic instructions for installing instruments
• configuring Windows to suit Chromeleon 7
It also describes:
• hardware and software requirements for installing Chromeleon 7
• software and data compatibility with previous Chromeleon
versions
If you are installing multiple workstations that will be networked
together, or adding a station to an existing networked installation,
please contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific Service for Dionex
Chromatography Software for support.
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1.2 Document Conventions

The following formatting is used throughout the document to
indicate text with special importance.
Caution: Indicates text that must be followed carefully to

avoid potential problems
Note: Indicates information of special interest.
Tip: Indicates information that will help you to use the software
more efficiently.
1.3 Other Documents

Other documents provided with Chromeleon will help you to learn
more about the software. Their scope is described in the
Document Overview, which is included with the Chromeleon
installation media in printed form. The documents are also
available in electronic form on the installation disk in the
Documents folder.
Tip: The Glossary describes Chromeleon-specific terms and

common abbreviations used throughout the documentation.
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Chromeleon 7
2 System Requirements /
Compatibility
2.1 Licensing Requirements / Compatibility

In order to use Chromeleon you must have a valid license
matching the software version you are about to install.
A Chromeleon 7 license has two components:
- a hardware component called a USB License Key (dongle), and
- a License File that contains the license information.
To activate a valid license, the two components must have the
same serial number and must be present at the same time.
You will be asked to insert the License Key and to provide a
License File during the software installation process (section 5.2).
If you do not have them at hand, you can also activate a license
later as described in section 5.5.
2.1.1 The License Key

The License Key is a USB device that (together with a matching
License File) allows Chromeleon software to be used on the
computer where the License Key is present.
Caution: The License Key represents your purchase of

Chromeleon. Protect it as you would protect any other valuable
object.
The License Key can be either a new (light blue) Chromeleon 7

USB device, or a prior-generation (green) Chromeleon 6 USB
dongle.
At the time of delivery, new (light blue) License Keys normally
contain the corresponding License File. The License File is
automatically (without warning) moved to the computer the first

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time the License Key is connected to a computer where

Chromeleon 7 is present.
Caution: When a light blue License Key is new, do not

connect it to a computer other than the one where it will be
used. If the license file is moved to a wrong computer, the
license file must be manually moved to the computer where it
will be finally used.
2.1.2 The License File

The License File contains the license information, such as the
software version and the purchased software options.
The name of the License File is Chromeleon7_xxxxxx.cmlic,
where xxxxxx is the serial number of the license.
Tip: The information below is for reference/troubleshooting only;

the License File is automatically moved/copied to the
appropriate location during the setup/license activation.
The license file is stored in the following location:

Windows XP:
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\Application Data\
Dionex\Chromeleon\
Windows Vista / Windows 7:
C:\ProgramData\Dionex\Chromeleon\
Note: The paths above contain folders that are hidden by

default. If you need to see them, follow instructions in Windows
Help on how to display hidden files and folders.
2.1.3 License Key (Dongle) Compatibility

Chromeleon 7 has a different licensing mechanism compared to
Chromeleon 6.8 and older releases, including all PeakNet 6

Chromeleon 7
releases. It still uses a USB License Key (dongle), but instead of

using a key code, Chromeleon 7 requires installation of a matching
License File.
The most recent generation of Chromeleon 6 License Keys (green
USB dongles) can be used with Chromeleon 7, when a matching
License File is available.
2.1.4 License File Compatibility

Chromeleon 7 License Files are bound to main versions of
Chromeleon. For example a License File that was provided with
version 7.0 will support 7.0 SR1, but will not work with version 7.1.
For the latter an upgrade must be purchased. The updated
License File will be provided with the upgrade.
2.2 Supported Chromatography Instruments

and Modules
Chromeleon 7 provides full control of most of the current Dionex
instruments. In addition, some third party instruments are also
supported. For details, please refer to the List of Supported
Instruments in the Documents folder of the installation disk.
2.2.1 Firmware Requirements

The List of Supported Instruments (in the Documents folder of the
installation disk) lists the firmware versions recommended for
using various instruments with Chromeleon 7.1 SR2.
2.3 PC Hardware Requirements

The table below shows the minimum and the recommended PC
configuration for a stand-alone installation of Chromeleon 7.1
SR2.

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PCs meeting minimum requirements may be sufficient for some

low-demand applications, but will not provide satisfactory
performance in many applications. PCs meeting recommended
requirements should be suitable for general applications.
Processor Minimum: 2.0 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4

class
With 1 DAD-3000RS: 3 GHz Intel Core® 2 Duo
With 2 DAD-3000RS: 3 GHz Intel Core i7*
Recommended: 3 GHz Intel Core i7*
or better
RAM Minimum: 2 GB
With 1 DAD-3000RS: 3 GB
With 2 DAD-3000RS: 4 GB*
Recommended: 4 GB or more*
Hard Disk Minimum: 60 GB**

Systems with 3D
detector(s): 120 GB**
DAD-3000RS with 15 MB / min
max (200 Hz) rate
Optical Drive DVD
Display Minimum: 1024 x 768 resolution

32-bit color
Recommended: 1280 x 1024 or 1440 x 900
or higher resolution
32-bit color
USB Ports For license device: 1 port

For connecting
Dionex modules: 1 or more additional port(s)
MWD-3000(RS) and
DAD-3000(RS) Require USB 2.0 speed
* For taking full advantage of this hardware a 64-bit Windows version is

required.

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** These hard disk requirements are set to enable storage of a substantial

amount of data. The software itself requires approximately 3 GB disk space
on the C drive (twice as much during an update). In addition, a few GB disk
space must always be available on the C drive for Sequences cached in
the XVault (see section 7.4.1).
Caution: Please check with Thermo Fisher Scientific to

determine any additional requirements for the instruments
you want to connect, for example expansion slots for controlling
third party instruments via RS-232 or GPIB.
Caution: For running Chromeleon on 64-bit Windows, a

computer with the “Recommended” specifications is required at
minimum.
Tip: Please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for details about

requirements for installing Chromeleon in a network.

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2.4 Supported Operating Systems

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 has been validated for stand-alone use on
the operating systems listed here.
Tip: Chromeleon 7 can also be installed on server operating

systems (Windows Server versions). Please contact Thermo
Fisher Scientific for details.
2.4.1 Microsoft Windows 7

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 was tested with 32-bit and 64-bit versions of
® ®
Microsoft Windows 7 Professional and Windows 7 Ultimate
editions.
2.4.2 Microsoft Windows Vista

It is possible to install and use Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 on 32-bit
®
editions of Microsoft Windows Vista Business and Windows
Vista Ultimate; SP2 is required at minimum. However, this
combination has NOT been formally validated, thus it is NOT
recommended by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
2.4.3 Microsoft Windows XP

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 was tested on SP3 of Microsoft Windows XP
Professional (32-bit). It will not install on previous versions of
Windows XP.
2.4.4 Windows Service Packs

For security reasons, Thermo Fisher Scientific generally
recommends installing the latest Windows service pack on your
operating system. However, conflicts between Chromeleon
releases and subsequent Windows service packs are possible.

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Caution: Before installing Windows service packs different

from those than recommended in this document, always consult
with Thermo Fisher Scientific or check the Thermo Fisher
Scientific web site for Dionex products
(www.thermoscientific.com/dionex).
Chromeleon is tested with the latest Windows service packs.

Information and/or Chromeleon updates are provided as required.
2.4.5 Windows Security Updates

For optimum security, it is recommended that you keep your
systems up to date with the latest security updates. The risk
that a security update itself might interfere with Chromeleon is
generally low. However, the update process may interfere with
operation of Chromeleon. For example database transactions
could be interrupted by updating SQL Server Express, and
instrument control can be interrupted by updating related system
components.
Caution: Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends to use the

“Download updates for me, but let me choose when to
install them” option for automatic Windows updates and
choosing an installation time when Chromeleon is closed and
no data acquisition is taking place in the background.
Notes:
• Thermo Fisher Scientific will not formally validate Windows
security updates. Installation and testing of security updates
is the user’s own responsibility.
• If you find any compatibility issue when testing a Windows
Security Update, please contact the Thermo Fisher Scientific
Service for Dionex Chromatography Software for support.
Although we will make reasonable efforts to solve such
problems, we cannot guarantee compatibility with every
security update.

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Security updates should generally be installed as soon as

practicable, in order to keep the “window of vulnerability” small.
Security updates should be briefly tested in the context of the
laboratory’s installation and operating procedures. Thermo Fisher
Scientific recommends the following test procedure to ensure
software integrity:
• Install the security update and Chromeleon on a test PC
• Qualify the Chromeleon Station: Run a Chromeleon Installation
Qualification (IQ) and a Chromeleon Operational Qualification
(OQ). You can start the Station Qualification from the Tools
menu of the Console. You can read more about Station
Qualification in the Chromeleon 7 Help: Administrating
Chromeleon > Station Qualification.
• Perform further PQ tests according to the routines in your lab.
2.5 Database Support

2.5.1 Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition
Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition
as the database engine for Standard (local) Data Vaults.
If SQL Server Express is not already present, SQL Server 2005
Express Edition SP3 is installed automatically during the
Chromeleon setup, including the necessary server and client
components and the corresponding Software Development Kit
(SDK). This takes place before the actual Chromeleon 7
installation starts.
If an earlier version of SQL Server 2005 Express or if a SQL
Server 2008 Express version is present, the SQL Server will NOT
be updated automatically. The Chromeleon Installation
Qualification (see section 5.4) reports the installed SQL Server
version, and the IQReport will contain a Warning if a different
version than SQL Server 2005 SP3 was found.

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If desired, SP3 can be installed by starting the corresponding

setup manually as described in section 5.6.4.4.
Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 has been validated to work with the following
versions of Microsoft SQL Server components:
- SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, SP3, Version 9.3.4035.00
- SQL Server Native Client, Version 9.00.4035.00
Note: Chromeleon 7 has not yet been validated to work with

SQL Server 2008 Express.
Note: Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 only supports creating Standard

Data Vaults locally on the hard drive of the PC that runs
Chromeleon 7. Standard Data Vaults can be shared over the
network, but the connectivity, performance, and capacity are
limited by SQL Server Express.
Tip: Chromeleon also supports other, multi-user optimized

databases, namely Oracle and the multi-user (non-Express)
edition of MS SQL Server. Please contact Thermo Fisher
Scientific for details.
2.6 Required Third-Party Software
Note: The sections below are provided for reference only.

If not already present, the required third-party software
components are installed automatically during the setup. The
Chromeleon Installation Qualification (IQ, section 5.4) reports
the status of many of these components. Should you
experience problems with any of the third party software
components, refer to section 5.6 for troubleshooting hints.

Chromeleon 7
2.6.1 Windows Installer

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Windows Installer version 4.5 or
higher for the setup.
2.6.2 Dionex Chromeleon 7 Shared

Components
Chromeleon Shared 7 Components is a bundle of products used
by Chromeleon, Chromeleon services, and the Chromeleon
Software Development Kit (SDK). These products are installed in a
central repository; the Global Assembly Cache. Chromeleon 7
Shared component have a separate installer to Chromeleon,
allowing you to retain these products if Chromeleon is uninstalled.
Chromeleon 7 Shared Components contains the following
products:
• Sycnfusion version 8.303.0.21 (User Interface components used
by Chromeleon and the SDK)
• Log4Net version 1.2.11.0 (Open Source Logging library used by
Chromeleon, the Chromeleon services, and the SDK)
• Mono.Addins version 0.6.0.0 (used for SDK Addins)
2.6.3 Microsoft .NET Framework

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Microsoft .NET Framework, version
3.5 SP1.
2.6.4 Microsoft Chart Controls for Microsoft

.NET Framework
Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Microsoft Chart Controls for
Microsoft .NET Framework, version 3.5 SP1.

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2.6.5 Microsoft SQL Server Express

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Express
Edition (including the Software Development Kit (SDK)) as the
database engine for working with ‘Standard’ (local) Data Vaults.
The validated versions of the components are:
SP3:
- SQL Server 2005 Express Edition, Version 9.3.4035.00
- SQL Server Native Client, Version 9.00.4035.00
2.6.6 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime
Environment Version 2008 SP1.
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Some 3 party instrument drivers require Microsoft Visual C++
Runtime Environment Version 2005 SP1.
2.6.7 MSXML
Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires MSXML Version 4 SP2.
2.6.8 WibuKey Software

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses the WibuKey software version 6.00a as
part of the software licensing infrastructure.
2.6.9 Amyuni PDF Converter

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses the Amyuni PDF Converter version
4.5.1 for exporting results in PDF format.
Note: The version of Amyuni PDF Converter, provided as part

of Chromeleon, is licenced for use with Chromeleon only.

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2.7 Software for Controlling Specific Third-

Party Instruments
This section lists software components that are necessary for
controlling certain third-party instruments.
These software components are not installed automatically; they
have to be installed manually to enable support of the
corresponding instruments.
2.7.1 Agilent Instrument Control Framework

(ICF) and LC Driver Package
This software must be installed for controlling Agilent liquid
chromatographs from Chromeleon (it is NOT required for
controlling Agilent GCs).
The “Drivers” folder of the Chromeleon installation disk contains
the ICF and LC Driver versions that were tested and were current
at the time of releasing Chromeleon 7.1 SR2.
The “Drivers” folder also contains a “ReadMe” file with installation
instructions. In addition, the “Chromeleon and Agilent ICF - Quick
Start Guide” in the “Documents” folder provides further installation
details, explains the basics on how to configure the systems and
how to get started.
The Agilent LC driver replaces the Agilent 1100 and 1200 drivers
which are obsolete and will no longer be maintained.
Tip: The Agilent web site provides information about which

modules can be controlled via ICF:
http://www.chem.agilent.com/en-US/Products/Instruments/lc/
Pages/specificationsicf.aspx .
2.7.2 Rheodyne MXII Series Valves Driver

This software is necessary to communicate with Rheodyne MXII
Series Valves over USB.

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the driver version that was tested and was current at the time of
releasing Chromeleon 7.1 SR2.
The “Drivers” folder also contains a “readme” file with installation
instructions.
2.7.3 Waters Acquity UPLC System

Instrument Driver
This software must be installed for controlling Waters Acquity
UPLC system modules.
the driver version that was tested and was current at the time of
releasing Chromeleon 7.1 SR2.
The Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager Help chapter
“Installing Third-Party Modules – Waters Acquity UPLC System”
contains installation instructions.
Tip: The “List of Supported Instruments” in the “Documents”

folder of the Chromeleon installation disk provides details about
which Waters modules can be controlled from Chromeleon and
for which of them it is necessary to install the Acquity driver.

Chromeleon 7
3 Configuring Windows for

Chromeleon 7
This chapter describes how to prepare Windows for (optimal)
operation of Chromeleon 7.
3.1 Ensuring that Windows is up to Date

It is recommended that before installing Chromeleon 7 you ensure
that Windows is fully up to date. If you have a new installation of
Windows, or have previously set Windows not to update
automatically, you should enable Windows Update and wait until
all updates have successfully installed before installing
Chromeleon 7.
Caution: Changing the name or path of the computer after

installing Chromeleon 7 can cause communication problems. It
is recommended that the computer name and path are defined
before installing Chromeleon 7.
Some kinds of software, for example virus scanners and support

assistance tools, can be scheduled to perform tasks when the
computer is idle or has a low-level of CPU activity. When
configured in this way these types of program can interfere with
data collection. It is recommended that programs which can be
scheduled to run in this way are either switched off, or set to run
manually and used when the computer is not collecting data.
3.1.1 Non-Internet connected computers

Automatic Windows updates and patches are not possible for
computers that do not have an Internet connection. For Windows
XP computers that are not connected to the Internet, it is essential
that at least the latest Microsoft "Update for Root Certificates" is

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applied. This can be done for non-internet connected computers

by following the procedure below:
1. On a Windows computer connected to the internet, download

the newest Certificate Updater (the rootsupd.exe file) from
http://www.microsoft.com/en-
us/download/details.aspx?id=6149
(This requires "Windows Genuine Advantage" verification).
Tip: Do not confuse the Windows Genuine Advantage

Validation tool (GenuineCheck.exe) for the Certificate Updater
(rootsupd.exe)
2. Transfer the Certificate Updater to the non-internet connected

computer using a portable media device (such as a USB flash
drive or CD).
3. Run the Certificate Updater (there is no progress indicator but
you may see the hourglass cursor briefly).
3.2 Firewall Settings

This section describes firewall settings used by Chromeleon.
Tip: The (built-in) Windows Firewall is automatically

configured during the Chromeleon installation process.
However this only can work, if the firewall is enabled during the
setup. Therefore make sure that the Windows Firewall is
turned ON before you start installing Chromeleon.
Chromeleon uses the Net.Tcp Port Sharing Service for

communication between Chromeleon software components. The
Chromeleon Setup therefore starts this service and changes the
“Startup type” to “Automatic”.

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Most Chromeleon software components use TCP Port 1325

(which is registered with IANA for use by Dionex, see
http://www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers). Port 1325 is
added to the Exceptions list as “Chromeleon 7 Services”.
On Windows Vista and Windows 7 the configuration enables:
- incoming localport 1325
- outbound remoteport 1325
each for both Public and Domain profiles (“Firewall with advanced
settings”):
The following software components are also added to the
Exceptions list:
Chromeleon components:
• Chromeleon 7 Real Time Kernel (CmDriver.exe)
• Chromeleon 7 Device Driver Host (CmDDKHost.exe)
SQL Server components:
• SQL Database Service (sqlservr.exe)
• SQL Browser (sqlbrowser.exe)
Note: Chromeleon Setup cannot configure third-party firewalls.

These have to be configured manually as described above.
Third-party firewalls may also cause problems during the
installation process. Therefore make sure that third-party
firewalls are turned OFF before you start installing
Chromeleon.
3.3 Disabling Power Management

This section describes settings that should be made on
Chromeleon stations that are directly connected to instruments.

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3.3.1 Disabling Windows Power Management

If a computer goes into Standby or Hibernate mode while the
Chromeleon 7.0 Instrument Controller is running, then the USB
subsystem will become unavailable. As a result, USB-dependent
devices (instruments and the license key) will stop functioning and
operation is interrupted.
To disable Windows power management:
1. From the Control Panel open the Power Options.
2. On the Power Schemes tab select Always On.
3. If not already done, change the Standby and Hibernate
options to Never.
3.3.2 Disabling USB Power Management

To avoid problems during instrument control, USB specific power
saving options must be turned off as well.
To disable USB power management:
1. From the Control Panel open System (Properties).
2. Click Device Manager.
3. Expand the Universal Serial Bus Controllers node.
On some systems the Universal Serial Bus Controllers
node may be called USB Controller.
4. Right-click the USB Root Hub or Generic USB Hub (you
might have multiple instances of each) for which you want to
change the power savings options, and then click
Properties.
5. On the USB Root Hub (or Generic USB Hub) Properties
dialog box, click the Power Management tab.
6. Clear the Allow the computer to turn off this device to
save power option.
7. Repeat steps 4 to 6 above for all remaining USB instances.

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4 Compatibility with Previous

Chromeleon and PeakNet Versions
4.1 Software Compatibility – Chromeleon 7

and 6
Chromeleon 7 can co-exist with Chromeleon 6 (or PeakNet 6) on
the same computer. Chromeleon 7 is installed in a different folder
and does not affect the Chromeleon 6 installation. You can even
use the Chromeleon 6 and 7 clients at the same time. However,
you cannot run the Chromeleon 6 Server and the (corresponding)
Chromeleon 7 Instrument Controller Service in parallel. In other
words, you cannot control instruments using the two software
versions at the same time.
Caution: You cannot control an instrument using

Chromeleon 6 server and Chromeleon 7 Instrument Controller
at the same time. When running Chromeleon 6 and 7 on the
same computer an instrument allocated to Chromeleon 6 server
is not available to the Chromeleon 7 Instrument Controller (and
vice versa). To avoid this happening accidently, do NOT enable
the options to start these services automatically.
4.2 Software Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1

SR2 and 7.1
Parallel installation of different Chromeleon 7 versions (or Service
Releases) on the same PC is not supported. When Chromeleon
7.1 SR2 is installed on a PC where an earlier version of
Chromeleon 7 is present the earlier version will be upgraded For
more details refer to section 5.2.

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4.3 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7 and 6

Chromeleon 7 provides access to Chromeleon 6 data and
maintains backward compatibility as much as possible. However,
Chromeleon 7 has been designed with focus on future
development. In rare scenarios this may result in minor deviations
when looking at legacy data in Chromeleon 7.
With Chromeleon 7, you can connect to Datasources created with
previous Chromeleon 6 / PeakNet 6 versions. You can view the
data and you can even do temporary modifications and see the
effect on the results. However, you cannot save the changes
inside a Chromeleon 6 Datasource. To permanently modify data
originating from Chromeleon 6, you must first copy the data from
the Chromeleon 6 Datasource to a Chromeleon 7 Data Vault.
Note: To access Chromeleon 6 data on a computer that does

not have Chromeleon 6 installed you first need to install the
“Microsoft ODBC driver for Oracle”, which is part of the MDAC
package. This is the only validated ODBC driver for the
connection to Oracle databases (the Oracle-provided driver for
ODBC will not work with Chromeleon).
You cannot connect to a Chromeleon 7 Data Vault from older

Chromeleon / PeakNet versions.
Chromeleon 7 cannot read ‘Backup’ (.cmb) files created with older
Chromeleon / PeakNet versions, and it is not possible to export
Chromeleon 7 data to any previous Chromeleon version.
It is not possible to import Chromeleon 6 panels to Chromeleon 7,
nor the other way around.
4.4 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 and

7.0
Chromeleon 7.1 introduces new features that require updating the
database schema of 7.0 Data Vaults. For example, it adds support

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for the UltiMate 3000 Fluorescence Detector (FLD) and System

Suitability Testing. Therefore, all local Data Vaults are
automatically updated with the new database schema during the
installation of 7.1 (remote Data Vaults can be updated by installing
7.1 on the remote computer). Chromeleon 7.1 creates new Data
Vaults with the new schema.
4.5 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 SR1

and 7.1
Chromeleon 7.1 SR1 introduces improvements to reduce the size
and growth of data volumes.
Data improvements require that the database schema of 7.1 SR1
Data Vaults be updated.
This update prevents backward compatibility with previous
versions. Therefore, Chromeleon 7.1 SR1 data cannot be
transferred to Chromeleon 7.1 Data Vaults.
4.6 Data Compatibility – Chromeleon 7.1 SR2

and 7.1 SR1
The database schema remained unchanged between SR1 and
SR2 meaning that there is forwards and backwards compatibility
between data created in SR1 and SR2

Chromeleon 7
5 Installing the Software
5.1 Do you have Chromeleon 6?

• If you do not have Chromeleon 6, start installing Chromeleon 7.
Follow the steps starting in section 5.2
• If you have Chromeleon 6, read section 2.7 about compatibility,
and decide whether you want to install Chromeleon on the same
PC where Chromeleon 6 is running, or on a different one.
• If you decided to use Chromeleon 7 on the same PC
where Chromeleon 6 is running, follow section 5.2.
• If you decided to install Chromeleon 7 on a different PC,
but want to access your Chromeleon 6 data, follow
section 5.2, then read section 7.4.4 about mounting
Chromeleon 6 Datasources.
5.2 Installing Chromeleon 7

Follow the steps below to install Chromeleon 7.1 SR2. The steps
are basically the same for new installations and for updating
existing Chromeleon 6 or Chromeleon 7 installations.
Caution: Make sure that the person performing the

installation has local administrator privileges in Windows!
Otherwise, the installation will fail.
If you are asked to do so, do reboot the computer. After the

reboot, the administrator who started the setup must log in
again so that the installation process can be completed
correctly.

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Caution: Make sure that third party firewalls are turned

OFF.
Note: It is recommended to leave the (built-in) Windows

Firewall ON.
Note: Do not connect new instruments/modules via USB to

your PC until the Chromeleon software installation is finished
and the Chromeleon Installation Qualification (IQ) is completed
and passed!
Note: Uninstalling previous versions of Chromeleon /

PeakNet 6 is not required before installing Chromeleon 7
Note: Setup time varies depending on the presence of third-

party components. For example, installing .NET framework
libraries may take considerable amount of time.
1. Check chapter 2 and 3 of this document and verify that all

requirements are met.
2. It is best to close all applications before starting the setup to
ensure that it can update relevant system files.
Note that certain IT tools and anti-virus software may lock
system files and therefore require rebooting after the setup.
In addition, installing some of the third-party components
(such as Windows Installer and .NET Framework) usually
require a reboot.
3. Start the Installation:
Insert the installation disk into your PC. The Autorun window
usually opens automatically.
If CD Autorun is not active, or if you install from other media:
- Run \Autorun\autorun.exe. This opens the AutoRun
window.

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The AutoRun window offers links for reading this Installation

Guide, exploring the installation disk, and launching the
installation program.
Launch the installation program by clicking ‘Install
Chromeleon 7.1 SR2’, Figure 1.
Figure 1: Chromeleon AutoRun window
Alternatively, you can run \CmSetup\setup.exe. This starts

the installation program directly.
4. The Setup Wizard guides you through the installation

procedure; follow the on-screen instructions as they appear.
The setup starts with installing the separate "Chromeleon 7
Shared Components" installation package which includes all
third-party assemblies. When you install Chromeleon for the
first time, a Windows UAC prompt asks you for consent to
install the package.
After installation of the Shared Components package, the
required third-party software components ( section 2.6) are
installed, if they are not already present.

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Installation of SQL Server Express and .NET libraries can

take 5-20 minutes; installation of Chromeleon files usually
takes fewer than 5 minutes.
After that, Chromeleon 7 is installed in one of the following
folders:
- C:\Program Files\Dionex\Chromeleon (32-bit systems)
- C:\Program Files (x86)\Dionex\Chromeleon\bin (64-bit
systems).
The Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 setup does not support changing
the installation path.
Note: Installation of some software components (such as the

USB instrument drivers) may trigger a Windows security
warning. Please continue the installation if this occurs.
5. When the License Setup window appears, do one of the

following:
If a new blue License Key is available and the License File is
still stored on the Key:
- Select the Dongle option, Figure 3A.
- Insert the License Key into a USB port of the computer
- Wait a moment until the setup confirms that it found both
the Key and the File and transferred the File to the computer.
- Save a backup copy of the License File by following the
Save license file link in the dialog.
- Click Next, Figure 3B.
If a License Key and a License File are both available, but
the License File is stored on other media:
- Select the Dongle option, Figure 3A.
- Insert the License Key into a USB port of the computer
- Wait a moment until the setup confirms that it found the
Key.
- Install the license file by following the corresponding link
in the dialog.

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- Save the original media with the key as a safety copy.

- Click Next, Figure 3B.
If either the License Key or the License File is missing, or if
the previous procedures failed (for example, due to a
mismatch between the key and the file):
- Click Skip, Figure 3C.
- You will have to provide a license after the setup has
finished, as described in section 5.5.
Tip: The Chromeleon Domain Controller option is for

networked installations. Contact Thermo Fisher Scientific to
learn more about the advantages a networked Chromeleon
installation may provide to your laboratory.
6. As the final step, an Installation Qualification Report will be

created (see section 5.3).
Figure 2: Chromeleon Setup Wizard

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B C
Figure 3: License Setup window
You can also install Chromeleon using a command line for

remote installation. When installing via command line, be aware
that the Chromeleon installation consists of two packages – the
Chromeleon7SharedComponents.msi package and the actual
Chromeleon package – which have to be installed separately.
Note: Make sure to install the Chromeleon7 Shared

Components.msi package before starting the actual
Chromeleon setup.
The Chromeleon7SharedComponents.msi can be started from the

Chromeleon7SharedComponents folder which is located in the
Chromeleon CmSetup directory.
Use the /i switch for installing the package: msiexec / i
Chromeleon7SharedComponents.msi.
In addition, all standard command line switches allowed for a MSI

package may be used.

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When updating to Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 via command line, you

have to uninstall the previous Chromeleon installation first.
To ensure that all Chromeleon program files are removed, it is
recommended to use the Chromeleon Uninstaller program located
in the following folder of the Chromeleon DVD:
CmSetup\Chromeleon71Uninstaller\ChromeleonUninstaller.exe.
Caution: Do NOT run the Chromeleon 7.1 SR1 setup, if the

Chromeleon program files are not removed completely!
5.3 Installing Software for Controlling

Specific Third-Party Instruments
For controlling certain third-party instruments it is necessary to
manually install additional software from the instrument vendor
following the Chromeleon installation:
• Agilent Instrument Control Framework (ICF) and LC Driver
Package
This software must be installed for controlling Agilent liquid
chromatographs from Chromeleon (it is NOT required for
controlling Agilent GCs).
• Rheodyne MXII Series Valves Driver
This software is necessary to communicate with Rheodyne
MXII Series Valves over USB.
• Waters Acquity UPLC System Instrument Driver
This software must be installed for controlling Waters Acquity
UPLC system modules.
the driver versions that were tested and were current at the time of
releasing Chromeleon 7.1 SR2. Please refer to section 2.7 for
further details.

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5.4 Installation Qualification

At the end of the installation process, Chromeleon automatically
runs an Installation Qualification (IQ), and creates a report. You
can view the report by selecting the ‘Show the IQ report after
closing the wizard’ check box (enabled by default) on the last
page of the Setup wizard, Figure 4A.
Figure 4: Last page of the Setup Wizard
Tip: To read the report later, click Start > All Programs >
Chromeleon 7 > Station IQ > Current IQ report. The log file
opens in your default web browser.
Note: Your browser may display a security warning about

‘active content’ (scripts / ActiveX controls) in the report. This is
caused by scripts in the IQ that can allow you to expand and
collapse the different sections of the report for your
convenience and better overview. These scripts can be safely
run, but are not mandatory; all content can be read without
enabling the scripts.

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The IQ compares current information about the installed files

against a reference list supplied by Thermo Fisher Scientific. If
there are any differences, a Warning, or an Error message
appears to indicate the following:
Warning: A Warning can indicate an obvious problem that can be
easily corrected; for example, by providing a valid license file,
installing more RAM in the PC, or starting Windows services. A
Warning can also indicate that a file does not have the expected
time stamp or version. Usually, no action is required for minor file
discrepancies. If a problem occurs nevertheless, try to repair the
installation as described in section Error! Reference source not
found.. If the problem persists, follow the other steps described in
section 5.6 to troubleshoot the installation.
Error: A vital component is missing or corrupt. Try to repair the
installation (see section Error! Reference source not found.). If
this does not help, follow the other steps provided in section 5.6 for
troubleshooting.
Note: After the initial installation of Chromeleon 7, the IQ report

may contain a warning about a missing license, as it will if you
clicked “Skip” in the License Setup dialog during the software
installation (section 5.2, Figure 3C). Follow the steps in section
5.5 to provide a valid license.
Tip: You can run the IQ at any time to check if your installation
is intact. To start the IQ, click Start > All Programs >
Chromeleon 7 > Station IQ > Station IQ. For more
information, press F1 in the Chromeleon IQ window.
Tip: All IQ Reports (and also the installation log files) can be
easily accessed by clicking Start > All Programs >
Chromeleon 7 > Station IQ > All IQ Reports. The physical
location of the files is a (normally hidden) directory whose
location depends on the operating system:
Windows XP: C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\
Application Data\ Dionex\Chromeleon\IQ

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Windows Vista / Windows 7:

C:\ProgramData\Dionex\Chromeleon\IQ
5.5 Activating / Updating a License

The license is normally activated already during the software
installation process, as described in section 5.2. This chapter
describes how to:
• Activate a license when the License Setup step was skipped
during the software installation (Figure Figure 3C)
• Update the license for an existing installation (for example after
purchasing new licensed features for an existing installation)
The processes are similar, but there is a difference depending on
where the License File is located:
• if a new light blue License Key containing the License File is
used, follow Section 5.5.1.
• if a License File is available on separate media, follow Section
5.5.2.
5.5.1 Using a New Chromeleon 7 License Key

that Contains a License File
Follow the steps below to activate or update a Chromeleon 7
station using a light blue License Key that has never been used
before and thus it still contains the corresponding License File.
1. Make sure that Chromeleon 7 is already installed.
2. Connect the License Key to a USB port of the PC where the
license will be used.
The Windows ‘Found New Hardware’ wizard may start at this
point and install the necessary drivers.

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3. After a few seconds, the License File is automatically (without

a warning) moved to the computer, in the appropriate location.
4. To check the installed licenses, start the Administration
Console: Start > All Programs > Chromeleon 7 >
Administration Console.
Select the License Overview node, Figure 5A. The Total
column should display the appropriate number of licensed
options, Figure 5B.
Figure 5: The “License Overview” node (A) of the Administration

Console shows the available licenses in the “Total” column (B).
5. Back up your License File and store it in a safe location. You
may need it in the future, for example if you want to move the
license to another computer, or when restoring your
Chromeleon station after a hard disk failure.
Section 2.1.2 describes the location where you can find the
License File that was moved from the License Key to the
computer.

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5.5.2 Using an ‘Empty’ License Key and a

Separate License File
Follow the steps below to:
• Activate a Chromeleon 7 station using a Chromeleon 6 (green)
License Key, or
• Activate a Chromeleon 7 station using a Chromeleon 7 (light
blue) License Key that has been used before, or
• Modify licensing for a Chromeleon 7 station, for example when a
new License File has been received after an upgrade, or when
moving a license to another computer.
Note: Make sure you have the License File that you want to
use. The serial number of the License File must match the
serial number of the License Key.
1. Connect the License Key to a USB port of the PC

(Chromeleon 7 must be installed first).
The Windows ‘Found New Hardware’ wizard may start at this
point and install the necessary drivers.
2. Open the Administration Console by clicking Start > All
Programs > Chromeleon 7 > Administration Console, and
select the License Manager node, Figure 6A.
3. Click the Update License File link (Figure 6B) and browse to
the License File you want to use.
Select the file and click Open. The License File is copied to its
desired location (see section 2.1.2).

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Figure 6: License Details

4. To check the installed licenses, select the License Overview
node, Figure 5A. The Total column should display the
appropriate number of licensed options (Figure 5B).
5. Store your License File in a safe location. You may need it in
the future, for example if you want to move the license to
another computer, or when restoring your Chromeleon station
after a hard disk failure.

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5.6 Troubleshooting Software Installation

The setup process itself checks for various conditions and
provides useful hints/warnings for preventing installation issues.
Therefore always observe the instructions during setup. For
example the setup checks whether:
• the user who started the setup has local administrator privileges,
• the computer has enough RAM and hard disk capacity,
• the Operating System requirements are fulfilled.
Make sure that all requirements and Windows configuration steps
described in chapters 2 and 3 are fulfilled / performed.
To identify installation issues, check the IQ Report (see section
5.3) for Errors and Warnings. If you find Errors, try to repair the
installation as described in section Error! Reference source not
found.. (Remember, that you can re-run the IQ at any time.)
Problems with third-party software components can often be
resolved by reinstalling the component manually as described
in section 5.6.4. Reading section 5.6.3 in advance will help you
understand the details of the installation process.
If you still face installation problems, send the installation log
files to the Thermo Fisher Scientific Service for Dionex
Chromatography Software for support. All the installation log
files are located in a single folder (together with the Station IQ
Reports) that can be easily accessed via the Start menu: Start >
All Programs > Chromeleon 7 > Station IQ > All IQ Reports.
Some of the log files are large (~25 MB), but they can be
compressed (zipped) efficiently.
5.6.1 Errors which Stop Installation

If any critical errors are encountered during installation a dialog
box will be shown describing the error.

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You can get more details about the error by clicking on the
Details >> button.
Review the error details and fix any issues listed before restarting
the installation process.
Tip: If you encounter the Error message:
"Setup has detected that the file <path> has either changed
since it was initially published or may be corrupt."
Empty the C:\Users\(username)\AppData\Local\Temp folder

and re-start the installation.
In some cases this action will not resolve the error. In this
instance you will need to log onto Windows as a different user
to perform the installation.
5.6.2 Repairing an Installation

Follow the instructions below to repair a Chromeleon 7 installation:
Note: You will need access to the Chromeleon installation

media to repair an installation.
1. Choose Start > Control Panel > Add or Remove Programs

(Windows XP) or Programs and Features
(Windows Vista / Windows 7).
2. Select Dionex Chromeleon 7, click Change (Windows XP) or
right-click and select Repair (Windows Vista / Windows 7).
Caution: Be careful to click just once, because in Windows

Vista and Windows 7, double-clicking an item will initiate
removal (and not repair!) of the item.
3. Follow the Wizard to repair the installation.

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5.6.3 Installation Process Details

Understanding the installation process makes it easier to
troubleshoot installation issues.
The setup takes place in several stages:
From the splash screen (Autorun\Autorun.exe) the main setup
(CmSetup\setup.exe) is called. If not already present, this installs
the following third-party software components:
• Windows Installer (stand alone setup is available)
• Chromeleon 7 Shared Components (stand alone setup is
available)
• Microsoft .NET Framework (stand alone setup is available)
• Microsoft SQL Server Express (stand alone setup is available)
Note: The installation process cannot be completed unless the

above components are successfully installed.
After that, it calls CmSetup\CM\CmSetup.msi, which in turn

installs the following components:
• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable
(embedded into the Chromeleon 7 setup)
• MSXML (embedded into the Chromeleon 7 setup)
• WibuKey Software (stand alone setup is available)
• Amyuni PDF Converter (stand alone setup is available)
• Chromeleon 7
5.6.4 Manual Installation of Third-Party

Software Components
Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses certain third-party software
components. If not already present, these are installed
automatically during the installation process.

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If you experience problems with any of the required third-party

software components, you can try reinstalling them manually from
the Chromeleon 7 installation disk as described in the sections
below.
5.6.4.1 Windows Installer

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Windows Installer version 4.5 or
higher for the setup.
The required Windows Installer version is nowadays present on
nearly all PCs, as it is either part of the supported Windows
version (for example Windows 7 contains Windows Installer 5.0) or
has been rolled out as part of Windows Update (e.g. KB942288,
KB958655).
If the required Windows Installer version is not present, it is
installed before the actual Chromeleon 7 installation starts.
After installing Windows Installer, a reboot is required.
If you experience serious problems during the setup, you may try
to reinstall Windows Installer from the Chromeleon 7 installation
disk by running the appropriate installer from the
\CmSetup\WindowsInstaller4_5\ folder. The Readme.html file in
the folder provides further information.
5.6.4.2 Microsoft .NET Framework

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5 SP1.
Various .NET versions are often installed on PCs nowadays. If the
required .NET version is not already present, the necessary files
are installed before the actual Chromeleon 7 installation starts.
After installing .NET, a reboot may be required.
The Chromeleon Installation Qualification (IQ) reports the installed
.NET version(s).
If you suspect problems with the .NET installation, you can try to
install/repair it by running \CmSetup\DotNetFX35SP1\
dotNetFx35setup.exe from the Chromeleon 7 installation disk.

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5.6.4.3 Chromeleon 7 Shared Components

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires:
• Sycnfusion version 8.303.0.21
• Log4Net version 1.2.11.0
• Mono.Addins version 0.6.0.0
These installations are installed during the Chromeleon 7 Shared
Components setup (which runs as part of the Chromeleon 7
installation. To re-install these components, re-run
CmSetup\Chromeleon7SharedComponents\
Chromeleon7SharedComponents.msi (or the entire setup
CmSetup\setup.exe). The installation events are logged (together
with other installation and qualification log files) in the IQ folder
(see section 5.4)
Note: The software included in Chromeleon 7 Shared

Components (Sycnfusion, Log4Net, and Mono.Addins) cannot
be installed individually from the Chromeleon installation media.
5.6.4.4 Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses Microsoft SQL Server Express Edition
as the database engine for Standard (local) Data Vaults.
If SQL Server Express is not already present, SQL Server 2005
Express Edition SP3 is installed automatically during the
Chromeleon setup, including the necessary server and client
components and the corresponding Software Development Kit
(SDK). This takes place before the actual Chromeleon 7
installation starts.

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Note: If an English version of SQL Server 2005 or SQL Server

2008 is installed on a localized version of Windows XP with Service
Pack 3 which is not English version, the following error message
may appear:
"The Windows Installer service cannot update the system file
C:\WINDOWS\system32\msxml6r.dll because the file is protected
by Windows. You may need to update your operating system for
this program to work correctly."
This is a known issue of the Windows SQL Server setup.
As a workaround, click OK in the above error message to resume
the setup. Usually, the SQL and MSXML setup will finish
successfully and you can ignore the error.
For details on this issue, refer to "Windows File Protection error for
"msxml6r.dll" in setup of SQL on localized Windows XP SP3" at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/958897.
For information on the available security update MS08-069 that
resolves the issue, refer to: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-
us/security/bulletin/ms08-069.
If an earlier version of SQL Server 2005 Express or if a SQL

Server 2008 Express version is present, the SQL Server will NOT
be updated automatically. The Chromeleon Installation
Qualification (see section 5.3) reports the installed SQL Server
version and the IQReport will contain a Warning if a different
version than SQL Server 2005 SP3 was found.
In the above scenario, or if the IQ reports some other problems
with SQL Server Express, you may try to update/reinstall it from
the Chromeleon 7 installation disk by running
\CmSetup\SqlExpress2005SP3\sqlexpr32.exe. Refer to the
Readme.html file in the same folder for further details. Note
however that this may affect other software using SQL Server
Express on the same computer!
Caution: Installing SQL Server 2005 Express SP3 may

affect other software using SQL Server Express on the same
computer!

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The installation events are logged in the following location:

C:\Program Files\Microsoft SQL Server\90\Setup Bootstrap\LOG\.
To understand the details in the log files, refer to the Microsoft
article "How to: View SQL Server 2005 Setup Log Files" at
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms143702(SQL.90).aspx
5.6.4.5 Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires the following versions of Microsoft
Visual C++ Redistributable: Version 2008 SP1 and Version 2005
SP1.
These installations are embedded (as recommended by Microsoft)
into the Chromeleon 7 setup. To re-install these components, re-
run CmSetup\CM\CmSetup.msi (or the entire setup
CmSetup\setup.exe). The installation events are logged (together
(see section 5.4)
5.6.4.6 Microsoft MSXML

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 requires Microsoft MSXML version 4 SP2.
This installation is embedded (as recommended by Microsoft) into
the Chromeleon 7 setup. To re-install this component, re-run
CmSetup\CM\CmSetup.msi or the entire setup
CmSetup\setup.exe. The installation events are logged (together
(see section 5.4).
5.6.4.7 WibuKey Software

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses the WibuKey software version 6.00a as
part of the software licensing infrastructure.
The necessary files are automatically installed during the
installation process.
After the Chromeleon installation is complete, the CM IQ checks
whether the WibuKey Software is properly installed. If it is not, an
Error is issued.

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If you experience problems with licensing, you may try to reinstall

the WibuKey software from the Chromeleon 7 installation disk by
running \CmSetup\Wibu520b\Setup32.exe.
There is no installation log available for the WibuKey software
setup.
5.6.4.8 Amyuni PDF Converter

Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 uses the Amyuni PDF Converter version
4.5.1 for exporting results in PDF format.
The necessary files are automatically installed during the
installation process.
After the Chromeleon installation is complete, the CM IQ checks
whether the Amyuni PDF Converter is properly installed. If, for
some reason, the Amyuni PDF Converter could not be installed,
an Error is issued.
In this case, the installation events are logged in a file called
PDFInstall.log. The log file is stored (together with other
installation and qualification log files) in the IQ folder (see section
5.4).

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6 Installing Dionex Instruments

This section describes how to install chromatography instruments
that are connected via USB to the PC.
Chromeleon can control chromatography instruments from other
manufacturers. (The List of Supported Instruments in the
Documents folder of the installation disk provides an overview).
Setup and requirements differ for each module. The Instrument
Configuration Manager Help provides information about which
modules are supported and how to install them.
Caution: Do not connect new instruments/modules via

USB to your PC until the Chromeleon software installation is
finished and Chromeleon Installation Qualification (IQ) is
completed and passed!
To set up a system connected via USB:

1. Connect all modules to each other and to the PC according to
the Operating Instructions of the modules and section 6.1.
2. Load the USB drivers for the module(s) according to section
6.2.
3. Add your chromatography instrument(s) to the system
configuration using the Instrument Configuration Manager
according to section 7.1.3.
6.1 Connecting Modules via USB

Most Dionex instruments are connected to the PC or to each other
via USB. Some of them (such as detectors that acquire data at
high rates) require USB 2.0 connections. Others can be connected
to USB 1.1 connections as well.
Some Dionex instruments have a built-in USB hub. The hub may
be USB 2.0 or 1.1; it may be powered or unpowered.

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The following guidelines must be observed when connecting

modules via USB:
• Modules with USB 2.0 connection must be connected directly
to the PC (recommended for detectors) or to another module
with a USB 2.0 hub.
• Modules with USB 1.1 connection can be connected directly
to the PC or to another module with any kind of USB hub.
• A powered hub continues to function when the module is
switched off, maintaining communications for devices connected
to the hub.
• An unpowered hub only maintains connections while the
device is switched on.
The List of Supported Instruments (see Documents folder of the
installation disk) specifies what kind of USB connection an
instrument requires (and provides, if it has a hub).
6.2 Loading the USB Driver for a Module

1. Turn on the computer first, but not the module.
2. Under the Windows operating system, log on using an
account with local administrator privileges:
3. Turn on the module using the main power switch.
4. Windows Vista / Windows 7 will automatically detect the new
module and perform the USB installation.
Windows XP will automatically detect the new module and
launch the Found New Hardware Wizard, which guides you
through the USB installation. Select the following options:
a) If asked whether Windows may connect to Windows
Update to search for software, select No, not this time.
b) Accept the default option (Install the software
automatically) and click Next>.

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c) Click Finish when the wizard reports that the software for
the module has been installed.
6.3 Troubleshooting USB Issues

Problem Remedial Action
Windows Vista / This indicates that you connected the module

Windows 7 fails to to the computer and turned on the power for
detect the module and the first time before you installed
launches a wizard Chromeleon. To resolve the problem:
instead 1. Click Cancel to exit the wizard.
2. Turn off the module and unplug the
USB cable from the computer.
3. Install Chromeleon.
4. Reconnect the USB cable to the
computer and turn on the power to the
module. Windows Vista will now detect
the module and install the USB
software for the module automatically.
Windows XP fails to This indicates that you connected the module

detect the module and to the computer and turned on the power for
a message box asks the first time before you installed
for a USB Chromeleon. To resolve the problem:
configuration file 1. Click Cancel in the Windows message
(CmWdmUsb.inf) box.
2. Turn off the module and unplug the
USB cable from the computer.
3. Install Chromeleon.
4. Reconnect the USB cable to the
computer and turn on the power to the
module. Windows will now
automatically detect the module and
launch the Found New Hardware
Wizard.

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Problem Remedial Action
Chromeleon Audit Trails This indicates that the Instrument

include error messages that Controller PC entered Standby or
indicate interruption of USB Hibernate mode while Chromeleon
communications, such as: was operating instruments / collected
"Error receiving status: Error data.
reading from <device name> Follow sections 3.3.1 and 3.3.2 to
@ USB <address>. The I/O disable (USB) power management.
operation has been aborted
because of either a thread exit
or an application request. The
license is invalid."
Windows Application and
System Event Logs may
include error messages
related to:
- Chromeleon
- The disk I/O system
- W32time
- And other functions

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7 Configuring Chromeleon 7
This chapter describes configuration steps that are likely to be
performed for most stand-alone Chromeleon installations.
Note: You need Windows (local) administrator privileges

and/or the appropriate Chromeleon privileges to perform most
of the tasks described in this chapter.
Note: The paths mentioned in this chapter contain folders that

are hidden by default. If you do not see them, follow instructions
in Windows Help on how to display hidden files and folders.
7.1 Starting Points for Configuring

Chromeleon 7
You can start all configuration work for Chromeleon 7.1 from two
starting points:
• from the Chromeleon Services Manager, which is a
Chromeleon tool that appears minimized as the Chromeleon
Tray Icon in the ‘Notification Area’ of the Windows Taskbar, and
• from the Administration Console, which is a Chromeleon tool
that can be started via the Start menu.
7.1.1 Chromeleon Services Manager

The Chromeleon Services Manager (the window in the top half of
Figure 7):
• shows the overall status of Chromeleon’s service components
(Figure 7B), and
• provides a starting point for instrument control related
configuration work (Figure 7C,D,E).

Chromeleon 7
Tip: You can read more about the Chromeleon services in the
Glossary.
C
E
D
B
C’ F
D’
A
Figure 7: Chromeleon Services Manager and Tray Icon

The Services Manager is usually started automatically, and it
appears minimized as the Chromeleon Tray Icon (Figure 7A)
next to the clock in the ‘Notification Area’ (also called ‘System
Tray’) of the Windows Taskbar.
To open the Services Manager window, click (or right click) the
Chromeleon Tray Icon, Figure 7A.
If the Chromeleon Tray Icon is not present, you can start the
Services Manager by selecting Start > All Programs >
Chromeleon 7 > Services Manager.
Closing the Services Manager window minimizes it again to the
Chromeleon Tray Icon.

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7.1.2 Chromeleon Tray Icon

The Chromeleon Tray Icon (Figure 7A) appears next to the clock
in the ‘Notification Area’ (also called System Tray) of the Windows
Taskbar. It is the minimized version of the Services Manager. It
has the following functionality:
• It provides an easy way to open the Services Manager window
(via a click or a right-click on the Tray Icon).
• The Tray Icon and its tool tip (Figure 7F) show the status of the
Instrument Controller Service.
• Its context menu provides a shortcut for starting/stopping the
Instrument Controller Service (Figure 7C’) and launching the
Instrument Configuration Manager (Figure 7D’).
If the Chromeleon Tray Icon is not present in the Notification Area,
start it by clicking Start > All Programs > Chromeleon 7 >
Services Manager.

Chromeleon 7
7.1.3 Chromeleon Administration Console

The Chromeleon Administration Console (Figure 8) provides the
starting point for most administrative tasks in Chromeleon, such
as:
• managing licenses
• scheduling data transfer between Data Vaults, for example for
archiving purposes
• managing Chromeleon Users, Groups and Privileges
• configuring “Global Policies”, for example enabling “User Mode”
• monitoring “Discovery” that is checking which resources
(Instruments and Data Vaults) are available in a Chromeleon
Domain
• managing Data Vaults installed on the Local Machine
Tip: Some of these features are only available in a networked

installation and are therefore not covered in this document.
Contact your local Thermo Fisher Scientific sales organization
for Dionex Chromatography software to learn more about the
advantages a networked Chromeleon installation may bring to
your laboratory

Chromeleon 7
Figure 8: Chromeleon Administration Console with (A) various

nodes in the navigation area on the left, and (B) work area on the
right
To open the Chromeleon Administration Console select Start > All
Programs > Chromeleon 7 > Administration Console.
7.2 Configuring Instruments / Modules

After the USB software for the module has been installed (see
section 6.1), install and configure the module in Chromeleon:
1. Start the Instrument Controller Service either by right-clicking
the Chromeleon Tray Icon (Figure 7A) and choosing Start
Chromeleon Instrument Controller (Figure 7C’), or from the
Services Manager (Figure 7C).
The Chromeleon Tray Icon changes to indicate that the

Instrument Controller Service is starting . Wait until the
Instrument Controller Service is running idle .
If the Chromeleon Tray Icon is not on the Taskbar, click Start
> All Programs > Chromeleon 7 > Services Manager to
open the Services Manager and click Start Instrument
Controller.
2. Start the Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager:
Choose Configure Instruments either after right-clicking the
Chromeleon Tray Icon (Figure 7D’) or in the Services
Manager (Figure 7D).
(If the Services Manager window is open, you can now close
it. Note that closing the Services Manager does not stop the
Instrument Controller Service.)
3. If necessary, click the plus sign next to the PC’s name to
display the items underneath (Figure 9A).

Chromeleon 7
4. Select the Instrument to which the module will be assigned, or

create a new Instrument.
To create a new instrument, on the Edit menu, click Add
Instrument…, or click the corresponding icon in the Toolbar,
Figure 9B.
5. Click Add Module on the Edit menu, or click the
corresponding icon in the Toolbar, Figure 9C.
6. On the Manufacturers list (Figure 9D), click Dionex and on
the Modules list (Figure 9E), click the module.
7. Chromeleon connects to the module, transfers the settings
from the module to Chromeleon, and automatically sets the
options on the configuration dialog pages (Figure 9F)
accordingly. Confirm the related message with OK.
Tip: Most modules are connected via a USB interface. The

USB address is then used by Chromeleon to detect a module.
The USB address typically contains the serial number of the
module, allowing you to distinguish between modules when two
or more identical modules are present (such as two pumps of
the same model). Click Browse and double-click on the USB
number. Only the USB addresses of corresponding modules
are shown; for example, when adding a UV detector only the
address(es) of the UV detector(s) are shown.
8. On each configuration page, verify that the settings are

correct and define additional settings if needed. For
assistance, press F1.
9. On the File menu, click Save Instrument Configuration, or
click the corresponding icon in the Toolbar, Figure 9G.
Close the Instrument Configuration Manager.

Chromeleon 7
G B C
D E
F
Figure 9: Using the Instrument Configuration Manager
7.3 Enabling Automatic Start of the

Instrument Controller Service
On PCs that are physically connected to instruments (Chromeleon
“Workstations” and “Instrument Controller Stations”), especially if
they are controlled remotely from another PC with Chromeleon (a
“Remote Client” station), Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends
starting the Instrument Controller Service every time the computer
is started.
Tip: If the PC is not connected physically to instruments

(Chromeleon “Data Client” and “Remote Client” stations), you
should not follow these steps, which would result in using
additional PC resources unnecessarily.

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To enable automatic start of the Instrument Controller Service

1. Open the Services Manager by clicking the Chromeleon Tray
Icon (in the Notification Area of the taskbar), or by clicking:
Start > All Programs > Chromeleon 7 > Services Manager.
2. Select the Start service at system start check box, Figure
7E.
3. To start the service this time, click the Start Instrument
Controller button in the Services Manager, Figure 7C.
4. Close the Services Manager.
7.4 Configuring Data Vaults
Tip: The Chromeleon Client Online Help contains a chapter

about Backing Up Chromeleon Data, see Chromeleon 7 Help >
Administrating Chromeleon.
7.4.1 Default Data Vault, XVault, and Default

Location
During the software installation, a Standard Data Vault called
‘ChromeleonLocal’ is automatically generated (in the
corresponding sub-folder) in the default location (see below).
During the installation another local Data Vault (an XVault™) will
be created. This is a special Data Vault that stores a cached copy
of the running Sequence. The purpose of the XVault is to keep
instruments running and data accessible for processing during
network outages, but it is an essential part of stand-alone
installations as well. The XVault is hidden.
Tip: The default Standard Data Vault and the XVault needs no
configuration.

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The default location for Standard Data Vaults is:

Windows XP
Dionex\Chromeleon\DataVaults\<data vault name>
Windows Vista / Windows 7
C:\ProgramData\Dionex\Chromeleon\DataVaults\<data vault
name>
7.4.2 The Data Vault Manager

The Data Vault Manager is a Chromeleon tool that helps you with
the following tasks:
• Creating a new Data Vault (see section 7.4.3)
You may want to create a new Data Vault if, for example:
• You want to have Data Vaults with and without Data Audit
Trails / versioning,
• You want to separate data at a high level (note that you
can also separate data in various folders inside the same
Data Vault, and you can specify different access
rights/privileges for different folders),
• You want to move (archive) some data from your “live”
Data Vault to save space there.
Note: The database part of a Standard Data Vault has a 4 GB

size limit. (The database holds sample information, the
methods, and the Audit Trails, but not the raw data).
Tip: Do not create too many Data Vaults. Running Queries

(searching for data) is more efficient if the data is not scattered
across many different Data Vaults, because Queries can only
work in one Data Vault at a time.

Chromeleon 7
• Mounting a Chromeleon 6 Datasource (see section 7.4.4)

You may want to mount Chromeleon 6 Datasources (read-only!)
that exist locally or on the network.
• Dismounting / Mounting a Chromeleon 7 Data Vault
The Discovery Service finds Chromeleon 7 Data Vaults in the
network automatically. Manual dismounting / mounting is only
necessary for advanced administrative tasks like moving or
renaming a Data Vault. These are not covered in this document.
To start the Data Vault Manager:
Open the Administration Console, click the ‘Local
Machine’ node in the navigation area (Figure 10A) then click
Manage Data Vaults in the work area (Figure 10B).
Alternatively, click Start > All Programs > Chromeleon 7 >
Data Vault Manager.
The Data Vault Manager opens in a separate window (Figure
10C).
Figure 10: Starting the Data Vault Manager

Chromeleon 7
7.4.3 Creating a Standard Data Vault

1. Start the Data Vault Manager as described above.
2. In the Data Vault Manager window, click Create…, Figure
10D
3. Choose the Create standard data vault option in the Wizard
that opens, Figure 11A. Click Next.
4. Enter a name for the new Data Vault, Figure 11B.
Click Finish
Figure 11: Creating a Standard Data Vault

Chromeleon 7
Note: Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends keeping the default

path (Figure 11C).
This has the following advantages:
- Ensures automatic protection of the Data Vault via standard
Windows user rights.
- Allows easy backup of all your data from a single location (see
Chromeleon 7 Help > Administrating Chromeleon > Backing Up
Data).
If you create the Data Vault in another location, such as on

another hard drive, you must take care of protecting the Data Vault
by configuring Windows user rights like this:
• Deny access for ordinary users,
• Grant access for SQL Server and LocalSystem accounts.
7.4.4 Mounting Chromeleon 6 Datasources

If you install Chromeleon 7 on a PC where CM 6 is already
installed, your mounted Chromeleon 6 Datasources will
automatically become available (read only) in Chromeleon 7. For
connecting other Chromeleon 6 Datasources, follow the steps
below.
To mount a Chromeleon 6 Datasource:
1. Start the Data Vault Manager as described in section 7.4.2
2. In the Data Vault Manager, click Chromeleon 6…, Figure 10E
Note: When you try to access a Chromeleon 6 Datasource

where access control is enabled, you have to provide a valid
Chromeleon 6 user ID and password.
3. Click Browse… (Figure 12A) or Datasource manager…

(Figure 12B) in the dialog that opens
4. Follow familiar Chromeleon 6 steps

Chromeleon 7
A B
Figure 12: Initial steps for mounting Chromeleon 6 Datasources
Note: Chromeleon 7 actually utilizes the same Registry keys for

storing Datasource connection data as Chromeleon 6 does.
- For Common Datasources: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\
Software\Dionex\Chromeleon\Datasources\...
- For not common Datasources: HKEY_CURRENT_USER\
Software\Dionex\Chromeleon\Datasources\...
Consequently, when Chromeleon 6 is installed on the same PC,

changes in Chromeleon 7 and Chromeleon 6 mutually affect
each other.
7.5 Enabling and Configuring User

Management
When User Mode is enabled, a logon is required to open
Chromeleon. In addition, you can configure which resources (such
as data and instruments) certain users are allowed to work with
(Access Groups), and what they are allowed to do (Roles).
Two basic steps are necessary to start working with User Mode:

Chromeleon 7
1. User Mode must be enabled

In the Administration Console ( section 7.1.3) select the
Global Policies node (Figure 13A). On the Security tab,
select the User mode enabled option (Figure 13B).
Click Save Changes (Figure 13C).
In the confirmation dialog, enter the credentials of a
Chromeleon user that has the privilege to “Manage Global
Policies” (Figure 13D). For the default credentials, see the
Note below.
2. User Mode must be configured
In the Administration Console ( section 7.1.3) expand the
User Database node and use the sub-nodes to configure
User Management (Figure 14A).
Figure 13: Enabling User Mode

Chromeleon 7
Figure 14: The Chromeleon Administration Console provides the

nodes for configuring User Management
Note: The default User Name and Password are ‘cmadmin’

and ‘admin’, respectively. You should not delete the ‘cmadmin’
User and you should keep the ‘Full Access’ role assigned to it.
You should change the password, write it down and store it at a
safe location. You can then use this account for emergency
situations, such as when ordinary administrators forget their
passwords or lock themselves out from certain areas.
Figure 14 shows a typical window for configuring Roles.
Tip: To learn more about how to create user accounts, define

Access Groups and Roles, please refer to the Administrating
Chromeleon > User Management chapter in the Chromeleon 7
Help. You can also access context sensitive Help pages by
pressing F1 when working with the Administration Console.

Chromeleon 7
Tip: There is an example user database on the installation

disk: \Contributed Content\User Management Templates
The user database is an encrypted XML file (UserDb.EXML). It is

stored in the following location (neither the location nor the file
name can be changed):
Windows XP
C:\Documents and Settings\All Users\ Application Data\
Dionex\Chromeleon\
C:\ProgramData\Dionex\Chromeleon\
7.6 Licensing
The license is normally activated already during the software
installation process, as described in section 5.2.
Section 5.5 describes how to
• Activate a license when the License Setup step was skipped
during the software installation
• Update the license for an existing installation (for example after
purchasing new licensed features for an existing installation)

Chromeleon 7
8 Removing Chromeleon 7 from a PC

Removing Chromeleon from your computer consists of the
following stages:
• Uninstalling Chromeleon 7
• Uninstall Chromeleon7 Shared Components
• Uninstalling third-party software
• Removing Chromeleon 7 data
Note: You must log on with local administrator privileges to

Windows to perform some of the steps in this chapter.
Note: The paths mentioned in this chapter contain folders that

are hidden by default. If you do not see them, follow instructions
in Windows Help on how to display hidden files and folders.
8.1 Uninstalling Chromeleon 7

You can remove the Chromeleon program files from your
computer by following the instructions below.
Tip: These steps only remove the software components. All
your data and settings will be preserved. This has the
advantage that you can safely uninstall the software without
affecting your data – for example, to fix a broken installation.
1. In the Windows Control Panel, click Add or Remove

Programs. (Windows XP) or Programs and Features
(Windows Vista / Windows 7).
2. Select Chromeleon7 Shared Components from the list of
currently installed programs and click Remove (Windows XP)
or right-click and select Uninstall (Windows Vista / Windows
7).

Chromeleon 7
3. Select Dionex Chromeleon 7.1 SR2 from the list of currently

installed programs and click Remove (Windows XP) or right-
click and select Uninstall (Windows Vista / Windows 7).
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to remove Chromeleon 7.
5. If the wizard asks so, reboot your computer.
8.2 Uninstalling Third-Party Software

Chromeleon relies on several third-party software components
(see section 2.6), which are installed during the setup process
(see section 5.6.3). However, to avoid problems with software
installed after Chromeleon, most of them are not removed
automatically when uninstalling Chromeleon 7. You can remove
most of these software components manually following steps
similar to removing Chromeleon 7 (see section 8.1).
Caution: The software components listed below may be

used by various applications on your computer, not only
Chromeleon 7. Removing them may corrupt those applications!
The following components will not be removed by the

Chromeleon 7 uninstall process:
• Windows Installer
• Microsoft .NET Framework
• Microsoft SQL Server Express
• WibuKey Software
• Amyuni PDF Converter
The uninstall process will attempt to remove the following
components:
• Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable

Chromeleon 7
• MSXML Redistributable
These will be removed if Windows determines that they were only
used by Chromeleon 7.
8.3 Removing Chromeleon 7 Data
Caution: The following steps will delete all locally stored

Chromeleon data (including chromatograms, custom ePanels,
Instrument Configuration, User Database, etc) from the PC! If
you want to save the data, follow the steps in section
Administrating Chromeleon > Backing Up Data of the
Chromeleon 7 Help before you continue.
Reboot the computer (or stop the SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS)

service), then delete the following folder:
Windows XP
Dionex\Chromeleon\
C:\ProgramData\Dionex\Chromeleon
Note: If you created local Data Vaults in locations other than the
default path, you will have to delete these separately.

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Index
.NET Framework 12, 39 Documentation
Administration Console 51 Conventions 2
Administrator Privilege 23, 45, Overview 2
48, 64 Dongle 3, 4
Agilent Instrument Control Firewall Settings 17
Framework 14 Firmware Requirements 5
Amyuni PDF Converter 13, 43 Found New Hardware Wizard 45
Automatic Service Start 54 Hardware Installation 44
Backup 55, 59 Hardware Requirements 5
Chromeleon ICF (Agilent) 14
Administration Console 51 Installation
Data Vault Manager 56 Configuration 52
Installation Qualification 30 Hardware 44
Instrument Configuration Software 23
Manager 52 USB Modules 44, 45
Services Manager 48, 52 Installation Path 26
Tray Icon 50 Installation Qualification (IQ) 30
User Manager 60 Instrument Configuration
Chromeleon 6 Manager 52
Compatibility with ~ 20 Instrument Controller Service 54
Installing Chromeleon 7 in Instruments Supported 5
Presence of ~ 23 Key Code 4
Mounting Datasource 59 LC Driver Package (Agilent) 14
Compatibility License Activation 32
Chromeleon 6 Data 21 License File 4, 5
Chromeleon 6 Software 20 License Key 3, 4
Chromeleon 7 Data 21 License Update 32
Chromeleon 7 Software 20, Licensing Requirements 3
22 Microsoft Visual C++ 13
PeakNet 6 Data 21 Microsoft Visual C++ 42
PeakNet 6 Software 20 Modules Supported 5
Data Vault 55 Mounting Chromeleon 6
Creating 58 Datasource 59
Data Vault Manager 56 MSXML 13, 42
Database Support 10 Operating System
Datasource Requirements 8
Mounting 59 PC Requirements 5
Default Data Vault 55 PDF Converter 13, 43

PeakNet 6 Requirements 11
Compatibility 20 Third-Party Software for
Power Management Instrument Control 29
USB 19 Tray Icon 50
Windows 19 Troubleshooting
Removing Hardware Installation 46
Chromeleon 7 Data 66 Software Installation 36
Chromeleon 7 Software 64 Uninstall
Third-party Software 65 Chromeleon / PeakNet 6
Requirements 3 Software 24
Database 10 Chromeleon 7 Software 64
Firmware 5 Third-party Software 65
License 3 USB Installation 44, 45
Operating System 8 USB Power Management 19
PC Hardware 5 User Manager 60
Third-Party Software 11 User Mode 60
Third-Party Software for Visual C++ 13
Instrument Control 14 Visual C++ 42
Rheodyne MXII Series Valves14 Waters Acquity 15
Security Updates 9 WibuKey Software 42
Services Manager 48, 52 WIBU-KEY Software 13
Software Installation 23 Windows
SQL Server Express 10, 13, 40 Security Updates 9
Supported Instruments 5 Service Packs 8
Supported Modules 5 Windows 7 8
System Requirements 3 Windows Vista 8
Third-Party Software Windows XP 8
For Instrument Control 14, 29 Windows Installer 12, 39
Installing 38 XVault™ 55

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Thermo Scientific Dionex Chromeleon

Installation Guide Page i

2.7 Software for Controlling Specific Third-Party Instruments14

Page ii Installation Guide

5.6 Troubleshooting Software Installation 36

Installation Guide Page iii

Page iv Installation Guide

1 About the Documentation

1.1 About this Document

Installation Guide Page 1

1.2 Document Conventions

Caution: Indicates text that must be followed carefully to

Note: Indicates information of special interest.

1.3 Other Documents

Tip: The Glossary describes Chromeleon-specific terms and

Page 2 Installation Guide

2.1 Licensing Requirements / Compatibility

2.1.1 The License Key

Caution: The License Key represents your purchase of

The License Key can be either a new (light blue) Chromeleon 7

Installation Guide Page 3

time the License Key is connected to a computer where

Caution: When a light blue License Key is new, do not

2.1.2 The License File

Tip: The information below is for reference/troubleshooting only;

The license file is stored in the following location:

Note: The paths above contain folders that are hidden by

2.1.3 License Key (Dongle) Compatibility

Page 4 Installation Guide

releases. It still uses a USB License Key (dongle), but instead of

2.1.4 License File Compatibility

2.2 Supported Chromatography Instruments

2.2.1 Firmware Requirements

2.3 PC Hardware Requirements

Installation Guide Page 5

PCs meeting minimum requirements may be sufficient for some

Processor Minimum: 2.0 GHz Intel® Pentium® 4

Hard Disk Minimum: 60 GB**

Optical Drive DVD

Display Minimum: 1024 x 768 resolution

USB Ports For license device: 1 port

* For taking full advantage of this hardware a 64-bit Windows version is

Page 6 Installation Guide

** These hard disk requirements are set to enable storage of a substantial

Caution: Please check with Thermo Fisher Scientific to

Caution: For running Chromeleon on 64-bit Windows, a

Tip: Please contact Thermo Fisher Scientific for details about

Installation Guide Page 7

2.4 Supported Operating Systems

Tip: Chromeleon 7 can also be installed on server operating

2.4.1 Microsoft Windows 7

2.4.2 Microsoft Windows Vista

2.4.3 Microsoft Windows XP

2.4.4 Windows Service Packs

Page 8 Installation Guide

Caution: Before installing Windows service packs different

Chromeleon is tested with the latest Windows service packs.

2.4.5 Windows Security Updates

Caution: Thermo Fisher Scientific recommends to use the