With good preparation, the iChemExplorer hardware and software may be installed with user training and hands-on experience in a day.  Check out the outline for the day below:

Day before install - Locate the shipping box with iChemExplorer Heater Stirrer Module in lab with HPLC.  Restack HPLC modules so that autosampler is separate.  Have longer length tube on hand for the autosampler to the column compartment - at least 4 inches (10 cm) longer.  Prepare for chemistry - single reactant, solvent, vials, crimp tops, stir bars, crimper.

Day of install: 

• iChemExplorer shipment on hand - ICEbox and ICETray
• Pull power cord and tubes to and from rotary valve at autosampler 
• Raise HPLC module stack to insert ICEBox under autosampler
• Reattach power cord and tubing - longer tube may be required from autosampler to column compartment with additional four inches (10cm)
• Replace 100 position vial tray with ICETray and attach cables to ICEBox
• Attach power cord from ICEBox to power outlet 110 VAC/5Amp service; three prong plug)
• Connect communications cable from ICEBox to HPLC PC
• Load iChemExplorer software to HPLC PC; contact Reaction Analytics Inc. for Install Key and Validation Code
• Power up HPLC modules
• Open ChemStation on-line and confirm all modules are communicating
• Open iChemExplorer
• Test communication to ICEBox - open iHeat-iStir tab; select COM port from drop down - usually COM1; select on-the-fly control; move slides to new values for temperature and stir rate; select Start Control button; large boxes are populated wtih values as communication is successful.  Shut down on-the-fly control.
• Maximize ChemStation.  Select Diagnosis mode.  Go to autosampler test.  Select positions and confirm that robot arm is aligned to vials in the ICEtray

Training:

• Load Example Data folder from Configurations on www.ichemexplorer.com website.  Follow instructions for How to Visualize Data in the User Guides section.
• Follow instructions for How to Run Chemistry to create and run a sample sequence with heating and stirring.  Collect data over lunch.
• Analyze data according to the instructions referenced above.

Now starts a lifetime of learning.  With experience you will be capable of creating methods and sequences as you need.  You will learn to minimize HPLC run time to fit as many vials into a sample cycle as you can.  You will learn some tricks other users could use.  Keep in touch at administrator@ichemexplorer.com.  Come back to the website often to ask questions, pick up tips and load the latest iChemExplorer software.  Good luck.