Control & evaluation software
Software Built for Sykam Instruments
Run acquisition, instrument control, and compliant reporting from a single ecosystem. ChromStar 7 powers analytical HPLC, IC, and amino acid workflows with a highly configurable interface. PrepCon is purpose-built for preparative chromatography — fraction collection, gradients, and hardware integration without compromise. Optional modules such as the Amino Acid Analysis plugin extend ChromStar 7 for specialised quantification tasks.
Analytical
ChromStar 7
Flagship control and data evaluation for the full Sykam analytical range
ChromStar 7 combines a clear, graphical workspace with deep configurability — so routine batches, method development, and regulated workflows can share one environment without slowing anyone down. Beyond acquisition and powerful evaluation tools, it drives pumps, autosamplers, UV/Vis and RI detectors, PDA detectors, column ovens, and valves from a single coherent stack.
When your quality system demands traceability, ChromStar 7 supports GLP-oriented operation: data can be routed to a central server, edited only where permissions allow, and key actions are recorded for review.
Amino Acid Analysis plugin
Optional add-on that runs inside ChromStar 7 — no separate application. Automates chromatogram processing from acquisition through reported concentrations: peak detection, amino acid assignment, and quantification to your calibration strategy. Physiological profiles, hydrolysates, and custom panels; comparison overlays and user-defined standard libraries for batch-to-batch consistency. Optimised alongside the S 433 amino acid analyser and the broader Sykam LC stack.
System requirements
- Operating system
- Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
- Processor
- 1 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium / Core 2 / Core i series, AMD Athlon 64 / Phenom, or better)
- Memory
- Minimum 1 GiB RAM (32-bit systems) · minimum 2 GiB RAM (64-bit systems)
- Disk space
- Minimum 2 GiB free space
- Graphics
- DirectX 9–capable GPU with WDDM 1.0 or newer drivers
- Display
- Minimum 1024 × 768 pixels
Preparative
PrepCon
Control and data handling tuned for preparative isolation
PrepCon is built specifically for preparative chromatography: a modular architecture that stays adaptable as your purification routes evolve. You can interrupt and reshape a run without starting from scratch — ideal when you need to fine-tune methods for challenging compounds or changing sample loads.
Peak-triggered fraction collection, flexible gradient programming, and tight integration with the S 1525 preparative pump and S 6000 valve family make PrepCon the operational hub for scale-up and isolation. It is especially suited to demanding workflows in clinical and regulated preparative environments.
System requirements
- Operating system
- Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (32- and 64-bit), Windows 7 (32- and 64-bit)
- Processor
- 1 GHz or faster (Intel Pentium / Core 2 / Core i series, AMD Athlon 64 / Phenom, or better)
- Memory
- Minimum 1 GiB RAM (32-bit systems) · minimum 2 GiB RAM (64-bit systems)
- Disk space
- Minimum 2 GiB free space
- Graphics
- DirectX 9–capable GPU with WDDM 1.0 or newer drivers
- Display
- Minimum 1024 × 768 pixels
Applications
PrepCon is developed for preparative applications in clinical and related settings where reliable fraction control, method flexibility, and hardware integration matter as much as raw throughput.