JP2010256375A - Chromatographic data processor - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a chromatographic data processor for providing user interface which allows any user to input an intended purpose of the chromatographic data processor, recognize an operation flow on a series of chromatographic data measurement adapted to the input intended purpose, enhance operability, and inhibit errors in operation, regardless of the user's knowledge on chromatographic data measurement or learning level of the chromatographic data processor. <P>SOLUTION: In the chromatographic data processor, a chromatographic data measurement procedure is recognized on the screen for allowing the chromatographic data measurement procedure to be displayed on the screen depending on its intended use. Thus, the chromatographic data processor is easily be operated regardless of the user's knowledge on chromatographic data measurement or learning level of the chromatographic data processor. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a chromatographic data processing apparatus.

  In recent years, advanced functions of chromatographic data processing apparatuses have progressed, and their operation methods have become complicated. In particular, as the operation screen is highly functional, functions and operation objects are increased, and complexity is promoted. Conventionally, in order to avoid this, functions that are frequently used are picked up and arranged with operation menus and icons, etc., and operation menus for each function are hierarchized to simplify operations in each function. .

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-322870

  The chromatographic data processing is roughly divided into an analytical measurement process and a data reanalysis process, and the operation and the flow of a series of operations in each process are different. For example, in the analytical measurement process, measurement conditions such as pump flow rate, sample table creation, baseline stabilization, sample measurement, etc. are included, but the flow of these series of operations has knowledge about chromatogram measurement. Otherwise, the operation is difficult. Also, the purpose of use of chromatographic data processing is various, and the flow of these series of operations varies depending on the purpose. In recent chromatographic data processing devices, the operation of each function has been simplified, but the sequence of operations in chromatographic data processing is difficult to understand visually, and it must be used at a certain level or higher. Knowledge of the chromatogram of

  For this reason, users who do not have knowledge about chromatogram measurement and those who are unfamiliar with the operation do not know the overall flow of the operation and do not know where the entire operation is. Or the intended result may not be achieved.

  The present invention allows any user to input the purpose of use of the chromatographic data processing apparatus regardless of the user's knowledge about chromatogram data measurement or the proficiency level of the chromatographic data processing apparatus. It is an object to provide a user interface capable of recognizing the flow of operation of the chromatogram data measurement, improving operability and preventing operation mistakes.

  The present invention relates to a chromatographic data processing apparatus for recognizing a chromatogram data measurement procedure on a screen and displaying the measurement procedure on the screen in accordance with the purpose of use.

  According to the present invention, the chromatographic data processing apparatus can be easily operated regardless of knowledge about chromatogram data measurement and the proficiency level of the chromatographic data processing apparatus.

The structural example of the standard chromatograph apparatus containing a chromatograph data processing apparatus. The first screen that appears after the chromatograph data processor is started. The screen displayed after pressing the measurement analysis button 12 or the reanalysis button 13 in FIG. An example of the operation flow for general analytical measurement that performs analysis of one sample or continuous analysis of two or more samples. An example of a state where one analysis is currently being performed.

  Means 1 is a chromatographic data processing apparatus including an operation unit that displays an operation menu and a calculation unit that executes an operation instructed by the operation unit. Based on the flowchart, the means for displaying on the operation unit, the means for displaying the status of the current operation on the flowchart, and the flow order, operation and setting according to the purpose of use of the flowchart for chromatogram data measurement. And a means for changing the item.

  In this chromatographic data processing apparatus, when performing chromatogram data measurement, operations and setting items necessary for the measurement are displayed in a flow chart manner along a series of flows, so that the entire work amount and work order become obvious at a glance.

  In addition, the work performed and the remaining work amount can be seen at a glance by displaying the current work status on the flowchart.

  The operation and setting items and the flow of the operation differ depending on the purpose of use. According to this invention, since the order of the flow of the flowchart and the operation and setting items can be changed according to the purpose of use, it is possible to flexibly cope with chromatogram data measurement for various purposes.

  Means 2 is an operation and setting associated with each purpose related to chromatogram data measurement in a chromatographic data processing apparatus including an operation unit that displays an operation menu and a calculation unit that executes an operation instructed by the operation unit. Storage means for storing items, and display control means for displaying operations and setting items on the operation unit with reference to operations and setting items corresponding to the operations when a purpose of use related to the chromatogram data measurement is designated It is provided with.

  In chromatogram data measurement, the operation and setting items and the flow of the operation differ depending on the purpose of use. As a result, the flowchart associated with the purpose of use is saved, and by specifying the purpose of use, the flowchart associated with the purpose is displayed, so users who do not have knowledge about chromatographic measurement, Even users who are unfamiliar with the operation can reduce the fact that even if they perform chromatogram data measurement with a different purpose, it will not be possible to obtain an incorrect operation or the desired result, and the proficiency level for chromatogram data measurement will also be improved. I can do it.

  Means 3 includes an output step for outputting a screen asking whether to proceed to any one of the analysis measurement step and the data reanalysis step, and the analysis operator in either the analysis measurement step or the data reanalysis step. An input process for answering whether to proceed is provided.

  In this chromatographic data processing device, when performing chromatogram data measurement, it is inquired whether the analytical measurement process or the data reanalysis process is performed, and the operator responds to which process the chromatographic data processing apparatus performs. It is possible to recognize whether to perform the process and to associate the input device and the output device with the process.

  The means 4 has an output screen that includes an output part for displaying a series of operation flows related to the analytical measurement process on the screen, and an input part for receiving a condition setting by each process display unit of the operation flow. It is characterized by being displayed.

  In this chromatographic data processing apparatus, since the operation flow associated with the analysis measurement process is displayed, it is possible to recognize the flow of a series of operations in the analysis measurement process. In addition, conditions for each process can be set on the operation flow, and each process is associated. Therefore, the operator can easily operate the analytical measurement process simply by setting the conditions according to the operation flow. Thus, erroneous operation can be prevented.

  The means 5 displays a condition setting screen or / and a status display screen when the means 4 receives from the input part of each process display section.

  In this chromatographic data processing apparatus, when an operation in each process is being performed, a condition setting screen or / and a status display screen corresponding to the operation are displayed. Therefore, it is not necessary to think about which setting items are present and what state needs to be confirmed, and the operability can be improved.

  The means 6 has an output screen having an output part for displaying a series of operation flows related to the data reanalysis process on the screen and an input part for receiving a condition setting by each process display unit of the operation flow. It is characterized by being displayed with association.

  In this chromatographic data processing apparatus, since the operation flow associated with the data reanalysis process is displayed, it is possible to recognize a series of operation flows of the data reanalysis process. In addition, conditions for each process can be set on the operation flow, and each process is associated. Therefore, the operator can easily operate the analytical measurement process simply by setting the conditions according to the operation flow. Thus, erroneous operation can be prevented.

  The means 7 is characterized by displaying a condition setting screen and / or a state display screen when the means 7 receives from the input part of each process display section.

  In this chromatographic data processing apparatus, when an operation in each process is being performed, a condition setting screen or / and a status display screen corresponding to the operation are displayed. Therefore, it is not necessary to think about which setting items are present and what state needs to be confirmed, and the operability can be improved.

  The above and other novel features and effects of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. However, as long as there is no specific description, the components, types, combinations, shapes, relative arrangements, and the like described in the embodiments are merely illustrative examples and not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

  FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a standard chromatograph apparatus including a chromatograph data processing apparatus according to this embodiment. 4 is an eluent, and this eluent is fed by a pump 5 and flows in the order of 6 samplers, 7 columns, and 8 detectors. The measurement sample is injected into the flow of the eluent 4 by the sampler 6 and separated into components by the column. A spectrum of the separated sample is detected on the time axis by the detector 8, and the signal is sent to the chromatograph data processing device 9. The chromatographic data processing device 9 is mainly constituted by a computer system including a personal computer.

  The chromatographic data processing device 9 includes an output device 10 and an input device 11 as shown in FIG. The input device 11 accepts operations such as instruction of intended use and input of parameters by an operator using, for example, a mouse or a keyboard. In accordance with an instruction from the input device 11, the output device 10 displays a screen related to the instruction on, for example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or a liquid crystal display, and performs an operation such as moving a pump.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a screen that is initially displayed after the chromatograph data processing apparatus is activated. As the chromatographic data processing apparatus is activated, this screen is displayed on the output device, and the operator is inquired whether the process to be performed is the analysis measurement process or the data reanalysis process. The operator can select a predetermined one displayed on the screen from the input candidates. When the measurement analysis process is performed, the measurement analysis button 12 is pressed. When the data reanalysis process is performed, the reanalysis button 13 is pressed. When ending the chromatographic data processing apparatus, the end button 14 is pressed.

  FIG. 3 is a screen displayed after the measurement analysis button 12 or the reanalysis button 13 is pressed in FIG. 15 displays a list of usage purposes. The list displayed here displays the purpose of use associated with the process specified in FIG. For example, when the analysis measurement button 13 is pressed, a list 15 of usage purposes associated with the analysis measurement process is displayed. When the operator selects a purpose of use from the list 15 and presses the selection button 16, an operation flow screen corresponding to the purpose is displayed as shown in FIG. When the process selection button 17 is pressed, the screen returns to the screen of FIG. 2 and the process can be selected again. Further, when the new creation button 18 is pressed, a new usage purpose and an operation flow screen corresponding to the purpose can be created. The name of the purpose of use created here is added to the list 15, and when the added purpose of use is selected and the selection button 16 is pressed, the operation flow screen created by the above new creation is displayed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 4 shows an example of an operation flow for the purpose of general analytical measurement in which one sample is analyzed or two or more samples are continuously analyzed. When analyzing a sample, first, for example, setting 19 of measurement conditions such as setting of the flow rate of the pump 5 is performed. Next, the measurement condition storage 22 is performed, and the measurement condition setting 23 for setting the flow rate and the wavelength in the pump 5 and the detector 8 is performed. Next, the sample table setting 24 for setting the name of the sample to be measured and the measurement condition setting for measuring the input sample is performed, and the created sample table is saved 27. Next, a baseline check 28 is performed to stabilize the baseline. Finally, one analysis run 30 for measuring one sample or a continuous analysis run 31 for measuring two or more samples is performed.

  When the purpose of performing the operation of FIG. 4 is selected in FIG. 3, an operation flow is displayed on the screen as shown in FIG. 5 based on the flow of FIG.

  19 measurement condition settings correspond to 32 measurement condition sections, 20 new creations correspond to 33 new buttons, and 21 existing measurement conditions used or modified are associated with 34 existing buttons. . When the 33 new button is clicked, a condition setting screen for creating a new measurement condition is displayed. When the existing button 34 is clicked, a screen for selecting an existing measurement condition is displayed.

  The storage of 22 measurement conditions is associated with 35 storage buttons. When the save button 35 is clicked, a screen for saving the measurement conditions is displayed.

  The 23 device conditions are associated with the 36 condition setting buttons. When the 36 condition setting button is clicked, the measurement conditions are set in the apparatus.

  24 sample table settings correspond to 37 sample table sections, 25 new creations correspond to 38 new buttons, and 26 existing measurement conditions used or modified are associated with 39 existing buttons. . When the 38 new button is clicked, a sample table setting screen for creating a new sample table is displayed. When the 39 existing button is clicked, a screen for selecting an existing sample table is displayed.

  Saving 27 sample tables is associated with 40 save buttons. When the 40 save button is clicked, a screen for saving the sample table is displayed.

  28 baseline confirmations are associated with 41 preview buttons. When the preview button 41 is clicked, a chromatogram screen for confirming the baseline is displayed.

  29 analyzes are associated with 42 analysis sections. One analysis execution of 30 corresponds to one analysis button of 43, and 31 continuous analysis executions correspond to 44 continuous analysis buttons. When one analysis button 43 is clicked, measurement of one sample is performed, and when 44 consecutive analysis buttons are clicked, analysis of two or more samples is performed.

  In addition, the status of the operation currently being performed is displayed in the status display 45, and the color of the currently operated button is reversed. FIG. 5 shows an example of a state where one analysis is currently being performed. The state display 45 displays that one analysis is being executed, and the color of one analysis button, which is the currently operated button, is reversed.

  As described above, in the chromatograph data processing apparatus including the input device and the output device according to the present embodiment, when an analysis measurement process or a data reanalysis process that is a work process is designated, a use purpose selection candidate corresponding to the work is selected. When any of the displayed selection candidates is selected, an operation flow showing the operation and operation flow performed for the purpose is displayed, so that the operator selects only the work process and the purpose of use, The overall picture of the work content can be grasped, and the purpose can be achieved by performing the operation based on the operation flow, so that the operability is improved. Further, since operations other than those performed for the purpose are not displayed, erroneous operations can be prevented.

  In addition, in the chromatograph data processing apparatus including the input device and the output device of the present embodiment, selection candidates for use purpose can be freely created, and the operation flow for the purpose of use can also be freely created. Therefore, it can flexibly cope with the measurement of chromatogram data for various purposes.

  As described above, the chromatographic data processing apparatus equipped with the input device and output device of the present embodiment is used corresponding to the work when either the analytical measurement process or the data reanalysis process is designated. The target selection candidate is displayed, and when one of the displayed selection candidates is selected, an operation flow indicating the operation and the flow of the operation to be performed is automatically displayed. It is possible to grasp the overall picture of the work contents only by selecting the item, to achieve the purpose by performing the operation based on the operation flow, and to improve the operability. Further, since operations other than those performed for the purpose are not displayed, erroneous operations can be prevented.

  In addition, in the chromatograph data processing apparatus including the input device and the output device of the present embodiment, selection candidates for use purpose can be freely created, and the operation flow for the purpose of use can also be freely created. Therefore, it can flexibly cope with the measurement of chromatogram data for various purposes.

  4 ... eluent, 5 ... pump, 6 ... sampler, 7 ... column, 8 ... detector, 9 ... chromatographic data processing device, 10 ... output device, 11 ... input device, 12 ... measurement analysis button, 14 ... end button 15 ... List of usage purposes, 16 ... Select button, 17 ... Process selection button, 18 ... New creation button, 19 ... Setting measurement condition, 22 ... Saving measurement condition, 23 ... Device condition, 24 ... Setting sample table 27 ... Save sample table, 28 ... Check baseline, 30 ... Run one analysis, 31 ... Run continuous analysis, 33, 38 ... New button, 34, 39 ... Existing button, 35, 40 ... Save button, 36 ... Condition setting button 37 ... Sample table section 41 ... Preview button 42 ... Analysis section 43 ... One analysis button 44 ... Continuous analysis button 45 ... Status table .

Claims (6)

A chromatograph data processing device comprising an output device and an input device,
Storage means for storing operations and setting items associated with each purpose related to chromatogram data measurement;
A chromatographic data processing apparatus comprising display control means for displaying an operation and a setting item on the operation unit with reference to an operation and a setting item corresponding to the operation when a purpose of use related to the chromatogram data measurement is designated. A chromatograph data processing device comprising an output device and an input device,
An output device that outputs a screen asking whether to proceed to any of the analysis measurement process and the data reanalysis process;
A chromatograph data processing apparatus comprising: an input device capable of inputting whether to proceed to any one of an analysis measurement process and a data reanalysis process. A chromatograph data processing device comprising an output device and an input device,
The output screen of the output device comprises an output part for displaying a series of operation flows related to the analytical measurement process on the screen, and an input part for each process display part of the operation flow to accept the condition setting,
A chromatographic data processing apparatus that displays each step of the operation flow with association. In the chromatograph data processing device according to claim 3,
A chromatographic data processing apparatus that displays a condition setting screen and / or a state display screen when condition setting is received from an input part of each process display unit. A chromatograph data processing device comprising an output device and an input device,
The output screen of the output device includes an output part for displaying a series of operation flows related to the data reanalysis process on the screen, and an input part where each process display unit of the operation flow receives the condition setting,
A chromatographic data processing apparatus that displays each step of the operation flow with association. In the chromatograph data processing device according to claim 5,
A chromatograph data processing apparatus which displays a condition setting screen and / or a status display screen when condition setting is received from an input part of each process display unit.

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