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Current Version and Version History

Current WinGPC Release

Current WinGPC Version

WinGPC Data Evaluation/MultiWorkstation

PSS WinGPC UniChrom 8.4 Build number: 9666 July 2021

Update options:

  • Software update from previous WinGPC UniChrom release (P/N 400-0210)
  • Software update from WinGPC Unity (P/N 400-0209)
  • Software update from WinGPC 6.x or 7.x (P/N 400-0208)
  • Software update from Atari, WinGPC 3.x or 4.x (P/N 400-0207)
     

WinGPC Client/Server

PSS WinGPC UniChrom 8.3 Service Release 3 Build number: 9330 March 2020

Update options:

  • Software update for WinGPC Client/Server 

PC Requirements

PC Requirements

WinGPC Data Evaluation and MultiWorkstation

IBM compatible computer with quad core processor, 2 GHz or better (3 GHz for MS module)
8 GB or more (12 GB for MS module) 80 GB for single instruments, 200 GB for multi instrument configurations; 2 USB drives for setup and dongle
Monitor 19" minimum, 1280x1024 minimum, 16 bit colors minimum, keyboard, mouse and hard drive.

Operating Systems

  • Windows 10: (not Mobile and Home) (32 and 64 bit)
  • Windows 8: all editions but not RT  (32 and 64 bit)
  • Windows 7: all editions but Starter and Home (32 and 64 bit), incl. SP1

For ChromPilot and Compliance Pack Intallations: .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5.x required
 

WinGPC Client/Server

Server with dual Intel Xeon quad-core processor, 2.4 GHz or better (depending on number of concurrent users / controlled systems)
24 GB RAM or more (depending on number of concurrent users / controlled systems)
60 GB drives for multi instrument configurations; USB drive for setup
additional storage for data, user/column/sample databases depending on data volume

Operating Systems   

  • Windows 2008 Server, Windows 2008 R2 Server,
  • Windows 2012 Server, Windows 2012 R2 Server,
  • Windows 2016 Server

Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS) enabled

For ChromPilot and Compliance Pack Intallations: .Net Framework 3.5 SP1 and 4.5.x required

WinGPC Version History

WinGPC Version Released New Features and Functions

WinGPC UniChrom 8.4

(build no. 9666)

for

  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
  • Windows 10, not Home/Mobile
July 2021
  • Support for latest W10 release (incl. 21H1 update)
  • Compliance with Chinese GPC/SEC standards
  • Chromeleon 7 3 data import with direct link to Data Vault
  • Support for the PSS System for Particle Size Distribution Analysis by HDC
  • PSS SLD2020 and SLD9000 MALLS support
  • Enhancements in ChromPilot:
    • Support for Shimadzu i-Series and LC40
    • Support for Waters APC for Comprehensive 2D
    • Support for Sedere ELS Detectors
  • Enhanced import of MS Data (ChemStation, MassLynx, MassHunter)
  • 2D/3D ASCII export
  • 2D overlay capability for 1D method verification
  • 1-click collection of support information
  • Bug fixes and workflow improvements

WinGPC UniChrom 8.3 SR3

(build no. 9050)

for

  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
  • Windows 10, not Home/Mobile
September 2019
  • Support for latest W10 release (incl. 1903 update)
  • WinGPC Data Safe for secure project folders
  • Unified WinGPC logbooks supporting multi-user installations
  • Chromeleon 7 2 data imports with extended import logging
  • Enhancements in ChromPilot:
    • Support for SECcurity² injector sample pre-treatment
    • Driver updates for PSS SECcurity/ SECcurity² systems and modules
    • Driver updates for Agilent systems and modules
    • Sequence Manager visualizes automation status
  • Enhancements in ReportDesigner
    • Additional ReportDesigner variables for user management
    • New ReportDesigner variable for Client/Server user folders
    • Variables for automation and HPLC in ReportDesigner
  • Logbook time stamps optimized for multiple time-zones
  • Enhanced user interface based on PSS Usability Lab

WinGPC UniChrom 8.3 SR2

(build no. 8844)

for

  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
  • Windows 10, not Home/Mobile
October 2018
  • Support for latest W10 release (incl. 1809 update)
  • Support for Dextran Pharma (USP/EP/related) workflows with instrument control, data processing and calibration
  • New calibration fit for Dextran Pharma solution
  • Data Editor formatted output via ReportDesigner, incl. Excel
  • Enhancements in ChromPilot:
    • Sequence Manager overcomes driver sequence stop request and restarts sequence
    • Enhanced drivers for PSS TCC 6000/6500 column thermostats
    • Driver updates for PSS SECcurity/ SECcurity² systems and modules, Agilent systems and modules, Shimadzu systems and modules
    • Instrument status enhancements for Agilent ELSDs and Shimadzu systems
  • Enhancements in ReportDesigner
    • Additional ReportDesigner variables for sample overlays
    • Variable/field search in ReportDesigner
  • Enhanced internal standard search for very long/short runs
  • Enhanced automation and batch processing
  • Support for JCAMP (rev 5) file import
  • Sample and column database with unified dialogs and settings
  • 3D spectra database file without size limit
  • Improved user experience based on PSS Usability Test Lab
  • Additional tests in System Check Support Utility
  • Enhanced non-Latin language support
  • Broader WinGPC license coverage for Chromeleon data import
  • Bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC UniChrom 8.3 SR1

(build no. 8417)

for

  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
  • Windows 10, not Home/Mobile
January 2018
  • Support for Field-flow fractionation workflows
  • Support for integrated PSS SECcurity² FFF solution
    with instrument control, data processing and calibration
  • Support for Chromeleon 7 data import, incl. Heparin and 21CFR11
  • New in ChromPilot:
    • Support for new PSS SECcurity² TCC6500/7000 column thermostats
    • Support for new PSS SECcurity² TCC9000 FFF channel thermostat
    • Support for new PSS SECcurity² preparative modules
    • Driver update for SECcurity²/SECcurity modules
    • Driver updates for Agilent/Varian modules
    • more automated workflows with sequence commands
    • unattended instrument management/release
  • Enhanced automated batch processing of finished runs
  • Enhanced & usability tested user experience
  • Additional tests in System Check Support Utility
  • MS file import supporting larger MS files with more peaks
  • Optimized NAS/SAN WinGPC project access
  • New Heparin data analysis (all USP and EP) workflows
  • Stricter rule enforcement for electronic signatures in WinGPC CFR module
  • Sample database with enhanced sample search for large networks
  • Column database with column history and performance tracking for large networks
  • Easy-to-use/track user interface
  • Bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC UniChrom 8.3

(build no. 8251)

for

  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
  • Windows 10, not Home/Mobile
July 2017
  • Support for non-Latin characters (e.g. Chinese,
    Japanese, Korean) by UTF16 implementation
  • New sample database with enhanced sample search
  • New column database with column history and
    performance tracking
  • Streamlined user interface
  • Automated recognition and information exchange of
    networked WinGPC workstations
  • Automatic data recovery if project access fails
    (rescue project creation)
  • New in ChromPilot:
    • Support for PSS (Bio-)SECcurity² systems & modules
    • Driver updates SECcurity modules
    • New Shimadzu driver for LC-20, LC-30, Nexera, iSeries
      with digital data acquisition
    • New rc.NET driver for Valco valves and valve roles
    • Updated instrument control drivers
    • Instrument control of additional Thermo modules
    • Driver updates for Agilent/Varian modules
    • Agilent MDS/GPC50 support for Windows 8 and 10
    • Method resolution if module / software setpoints differ
  • 3D Spectra support for all current Shimdazu PDA
  • Advanced automated batch processing of finished runs
  • Additional e-workflows in Sequence Manager
  • Enhanced & usability tested user experience
  • Additional tests in System Check Support Utility
  • New error management and management
  • Native support for Agilent, Thermo, Waters MS files
  • Bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC UniChrom 8.2 SR1

(build no. 5350)

for

  • Windows XP Prof. (only 32 bit)
  • Vista (up to SP2)
  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
January 2015
  • Enhanced HPLC area analysis
  • Configure valves as fraction collectors
  • Hydrodynamic Radius Data from BioMDS
  • Support for Wyatt Helios, 8 angles
  • Bug fixes and improvements
  • New in ChromPilot:
    • TCC6000 temperature gradients
    • BioMDS support with SLS/DLS
    • Driver update Agilent/Varian
    • Driver update SECcurity moduls
    • enhanced signal configuration

WinGPC UniChrom 8.2

(build no. 4815)

for

  • Windows XP Prof. (only 32 bit)
  • Vista (up to SP2)
  • Windows 7 (up to SP1)
  • Windows 8, 8.1 (not RT)
May 2014
  • Additional wizards for easy-of-use
  • Direct link to calibration point run (easy traceability)
  • New: WinGPC with support for size calculations (DLS)
  • New: Support for SECcurity 2D Analyzer
  • New: SystemCheck for IQ and PC troubleshooting
  • New in ChromPilot:                            
    • Fraction collector and valve workflows
    • Support of nano, capillary, micro, prep systems
    • Support of PL products (MDS, GPC50)
    • Support for Waters products (Alliance, Acquity)
    • Support for SFC systems by Agilent and Aurora
    • Support for Valco-VICI valves
    • Support for ERC RefractoMax detectors 
    • New logbook as troubleshooting tool
    • Real-time view of autosampler trays/positions
    • Enhanced workflows with sequence manager
    • New GLP features
  • Enhanced MWD ASCII Reports
  • Enhancements in ReportDesigner
  • Comprehensive System SuitabilityTesting (SST)
  • Simplification of multi-area data analysis incl.wizard
  • Bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC UniChrom 8.1

(build no. 2827)

for

  • Windows 2000 Prof. SP4 or later
  • XP Prof. (up to SP3)
  • Vista (up to SP2)
  • Windows 7 (up to SP1), 32 bit and 64 bit supported
November 2012
  • New module: 3D spectra with data capture from all rc.NET DAD, FLD and PSS UV
  • Wizards for major workflows and tasks, new Wizard User Interface (WUI)
  • Guided Detector Setup
  • Sequence Manager enhancements:
    • Wizard for fast sample entries
    • Support of partial sequences
    • Enhanced entry validation
  • Enhanced digital data capture for PSS, Agilent, Shodex, Tosoh with easy-to-use digital signal configuration setup and full support for auxillay signals (pressure, temperatures, gradient,...)
  • ChromPilot Support of
    • PSS BioSECcurity systems and modules
    • new viscometers and LS detectors
    • ELS detectors from Agilent,Sedere,SofTA,Varian
  • Batch import for ChemStation and AiA/AnDI/CDF
  • Upgraded ReportDesigner with simplified user interface
  • Additional ReportDesigner objects and PDF background
  • Bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC UniChrom 8.0

(build 994)

for

  • Windows 2000 Prof. SP4 or later
  • XP Prof. (incl. SP3)
  • Vista (incl. SP2)
  • Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)
November 2011
  • ChromPilot with vendor-independent instrument control; currently supports:
    • all PSS SECcurity systems and modules
    • all Agilent LC/CE systems
    • all Dionex Ultimate 3000 modules
    • all Shimadzu systems since LC-8
    • Tosoh EcoSEC
    • Shodex detectors
    • Waters Alliance
  • ChromPilot Configuration Manager allows mixed controlled systems
    the Sequence Manager acts as workflow manager
  • Project Manager organizes and pre-views analyses
  • Mass Spectrometry module for all MS types (SQ, QQQ, MALDI, Ion Trap,...) and for all vendors
    • unified user interface for all vendors
    • determine absolute molar mass and MWD
    • find by-products and contaminations
    • elucidate complex structures
  • comprehensive dA/dc support for protein work
  • overlays with up to 512 signals for high throughput work
  • upgraded ReportDesigner with simplified user interface
  • revamped user interface for higher productivity
  • new MSI installer with USB driver pre-installation and improved ease of use
  • bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC Unity 7.5

(build no. 9586)

for

  • Windows 2000 Prof. SP4 or later
  • XP Prof. (incl. SP3)
  • Vista (incl. SP2)
  • Windows 7 (32 and 64 bit)
November 2010
  • PSS SECcurrity 1260 GPC/SEC modules controlled
  • support of PSS SECcurity Compact System
  • Agilent 1260 and 1220 system control
  • supports Wyatt TREOS via AD converters
  • CompliancePack supports Batch electronic signatures
  • CompliancePack supports independent approval of electronic signature (4-eye process)
  • enhancements in ReportDesigner
  • enhancements in SystemPilot
  • bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC Unity 7.4

(build no. 9350)

for

  • Windows 2000 Prof. SP4 or later
  • XP Prof. (incl. SP3)
  • Vista (incl. SP1) (32 bit only)
December 2009
  • PSS SECcurrity GPC/SEC system control added to SystemPilot
  • precision values for all GPC results, with review of results uncertainties, quantifcation of system stability, calibration quality and signal quality
  • enhanced system suitability testing, SST, with support for international standards and guidelines
  • new user-defined system suitability tests
  • new performance testing with in-depth tests for pump, injector, detectors and instrument qualification
  • instrument scheduler for unattended runs and for repeating tasks
  • automatic determination of HPLC response factors
  • enhancements in ReportDesigner
  • enhancements in SystemPilot
  • bug fixes and improvements

WinGPC Unity 7.3

(build no. 6807)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP Prof.
March 2009
  • ReportDesigner plus functionality added
  • EcoSEC semi-micro GPC System instrument control added to SystemPilot
  • Agilent 1120 instrument control added to SystemPilot
  • new Help files and HTML help system
  • enhanced EasyValid support
  • new print options for sample lists
  • modified initialization for user levels und user rights with Compliance Pack
  • comprehensive instrument status documentation with every injection (SystemPilot required)
  • new statistical functions (ReportDesigner plus required)
  • create PDF reports without external PDF creator (ReportDesigner plus required)
  • export reports to MS Excel (ReportDesigner plus required)
  • improved search algoriths for sample search option in sample databases

WinGPC Unity SR1

(build no. 5403)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP Prof.
December 2006
  • bug fixes and improvements
  • full PSS UDC 810 support
  • new WinGPC access manager
  • WinGPC Compliance Pack
  • udated support for PSS GPC EasyValid Validation Kit
  • SystemPilot for PSS SECcurity and HP/Agilent 1100/1200 systems
  • import of Agilent 32bit ChemStation files
  • JCAMP file import and merge to WinGPC project
  • WinGPC Client/Server with 1100/1200 control
  • guided advanced membrane characterization added
  • improved usability of overlay dialog
  • extensive file/folder access right tests
  • additional result fields in ReportDesigner
  • additional Compliance Pack fields in ReportDesigner

WinGPC Unity

(build no. 2019)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP Prof.
April 2005
  • new online help system
  • new step-by-step guides
  • WinGPC Client/Server version created
  • guided light scattering setup added
  • WinGPC project converter added
  • Improved method conversion

WinGPC Unity

(build no. 1321)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP Prof.
October 2004
  • new data structure for enhanced documentation
  • more inject dependent saving options
  • new design for viscometry module
  • adds Triple plus detection for MALLS and viscometry
  • new 2D Chromatography module
  • specific detector masks
  • wizards for easy 2D and light scattering setup
  • new quick analysis functionality
  • improved usability
  • new sample comment fields
  • new validation report
  • HPLC height analysis

WinGPC Version 7.12

(build no. 6450)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT 4.x
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000 
  • Windows XP Prof.
April 2003
  • improved MALLS data acquisition
  • improved support for PSS WinChrom
  • HighSpeed Interface
  • new overlay data format

WinGPC Version 7.1

(build no. 5842)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT 4.x
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000 
  • Windows XP Prof.
November 2002
  • multi-angle light scattering support added
  • supports direct data capture from all Wyatt DAWNs
  • supports data capture from BIC MwA

WinGPC Version 7

(build no. 4291)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT 4.x
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows XP Prof.
February 2002
  • supports WINGPC Server
  • support for Windows NT/2K Terminal Server added

WinGPC Version 6.2

(build no. 3400)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT4.x
  • Windows ME
  •   Windows 2000
September 2001
  • adds ReportDesigner support
  • adds LAN data acquisition support
  • Client/Server option added
  • Thin client (terminal server) support added
  • multi area analysis options added
  • Improved usability tested by usability lab
  • supports new software addons
  • supports Windows XP

WinGPC Version 6.1

(build no. 1589)

for

  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows NT4.x
  • Windows ME
  • Windows 2000
April 2000
  • adds complete GPC automation
  • adds automatic calibration and recalibration
  • new database project management
  • adds universal LIMS support
  • HighSpeed GPC support added
  • adds Internet publishing of results
  • file import filters for all major LC software

WinGPC Version 6

(no build no.)

for

  • Win 95
  • Windows 98
  • Win NT (3.5 and 4.0)
  • IBM OS/2 (2.1 and higher)
March 1999
  • new 32-bit version
  • revamped user interface
  • software design, development, production and support ISO9001 monitored
  • supports Win9x, Win NT
  • new license keys
  • integrated calibration
  • new calibration options
  • adds wizards for additional ease-of-use
  • full internal software validation and certification
  • Compliance tests for ISO, EN, ASTM, DIN, ...
  • new help system, step-by-step support

WinGPC Version 4 

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Win 95
  • WIN NT (3.5 and 4.0)
  • IBM OS/2 (2.1 and higher)
November 1997
  • improved user interface
  • new license keys
  • native 32 bit OS support
  • supports multiple languages
  • new online help
  • adds endgroup analysis
  • adds chemical heterogeneity studies

WinGPC Version 3.6

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Win NT (3.1)
  • IBM OS/2 (1.1 and higher)
July 1996
  • adds LS detector support

WinGPC Version 3.3

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Win NT (3.1)
  • IBM OS/2 (1.1 and higher)
December 1995
  • adds copolymer compositional analysis
  • software certification added

WinGPC Version 3.1

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Win NT (3.1)
  • IBM OS/2 (1.1 and higher)
February 1995
  • adds HPLC quantification
  • supports 2D chromatography

WinGPC Version 3

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • Win NT (3.1)
  • IBM OS/2 (1.1 and higher)
October 1994
  • improved user interface; support for Win NT

WinGPC Version 2.7

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • in vers. 2.7 IBM OS/2 (1.0)
February 1994
  • support for IBM OS/2

WinGPC Version 2.3

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • in vers. 2.7 IBM OS/2 (1.0)
May 1993
  • adds viscosity detector support
  • updated calibration

WinGPC Version 2

for

  • Windows 3.1
  • Windows for Workgroups 3.11
  • in vers. 2.7 IBM OS/2 (1.0)
March 1993
  • release for Windows 3 and WfW3.11
  • Supports up to 3 instruments

WinGPC Version 1

for Windows 2.0

October 1992
  •  initial release for Windows 2

 

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