Method Development System - Features

Easily Creates Analysis Schedules with Experimental Design

The process of creating the vast number of method files and analysis schedules required for screening can be completed quickly by simply following steps (1) to (5) below. The mobile phase and column can be selected with a single click and a comprehensive schedule reflecting column equilibration and blank analysis is generated automatically. In addition to improved operational efficiency, this process can reduce human errors. The experimental design can also be selected with a single click.

 

Easy Creation of Analysis Schedule

Quickly Find Optimal Condition

Because screening generates as many chromatograms as the number of conditions considered, they must be evaluated to determine which is optimal. If all the chromatograms had to be scrutinized by a human, it would be very tedious. LabSolutions MD can quickly and easily find optimal analytical conditions using equation (1) below to quantitatively evaluate the separation status resulting from each analytical condition. 

*Method Scouting Solution can be used in conjunction with optional software multi-data reporting.

E = P×(Rs1+Rs2+…RsP) … (Eq. 1)

The evaluation value (E) is calculated as the number of peaks detected (P) multiplied by the sum of the separation level (Rs) for all peaks.

 

Target Peak Resolution can be used to evaluate the resolution on a specific peak while Evaluation Value considers all the peaks detected.

 

Visualize the Most Robust Analytical Conditions by Design Space

After the pH level of the aqueous mobile phase and column are selected in the screening phase, analytical conditions are further optimized by considering the mixture ratio of the organic mobile phase (30, 40, 50, 60, 70 %), oven temperature (35, 40, 45 °C), and final concentration of gradient program (75, 80, 85 %). The effect these parameters have on separation is shown in the design space with the mixture ratio of organic mobile phase on the vertical axis and oven temperature on the horizontal axis. The design space can visualize not only resolution but also symmetry factor, theoretical plate, and other responses.

Overlaying the design spaces makes it evident that the optimal analytical conditions are as follows: organic solvent mixture ratio of 60 %, column oven temperature of 42 °C, and gradient final concentration of 75 %. It is possible to search not only for the resolution and the symmetry factor, but also the optimal analytical conditions considering the analysis time. Robust analytical conditions can be specified without relying on intuition or experience by utilizing design space.

Simulation of Chromatogram

By clicking any point in the design space (e.g. point A : blue square in the black circle), a simulated chromatogram can be displayed. This function allows quickly checking how the separation will change without running an analysis.

* Mobile Phase B A: Mobile phase A (acetonitrile) from Pump B
The black dots in the figure are points where the analysis was implemented.

Evaluating Robustness Using Iterative Experimental Design

LabSolutions MD can create a sequential experimental design to perform robustness evaluation. Robustness evaluation is important to understand how variations in parameters will affect results and ensure the reliability of methods. LabSolutions MD creates a sequential experimental design automatically by changing the parameters of an optimized method in a small range to evaluate the robustness. In this example, the mixture ratio of organic mobile phase was changed by 1 % (59, 60, 61 %) and oven temperature by 1 °C (41, 42, 43 °C) (white circles in the right figure) to verify the effect on separation.

Below shows chromatograms obtained for robustness evaluation. Varying the parameters had little effect on separation, showing robustness of the optimized method constructed by design space.

Chromatograms of Robustness Evaluation at Each Data Point

Automatic Identification of Compounds by Peak Tracking (i-PeakTracer™)

i-PeakTracer automatically sets the parameters for peak tracking to make it effortless for anyone to track peaks through all the data.

By using mass information, the software can perform highly reliable peak tracking even for compounds with similar UV spectra. Further, peaks suspected of coeluting are highlighted in orange. For oligonucleotides, peptides, and other medium-sized molecular compounds, peak tracking can be performed using molecular weights estimated by deconvolution.

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Ensure Data Integrity by Database Management

Not only can LabSolutions MD ensure data integrity by managing all the data in a single database of LabSolutions, it also enables seamless operation, such as creating an analysis schedule, running the analysis, and data processing using design space, for efficient method development to eliminate time-consuming file importing or exporting steps.

 

AI Algorithm Automatically Optimizes Gradient Conditions

LabSolutions MD has a unique AI algorithm for automatic optimization of gradient conditions. By setting resolution criteria, it automatically searches for the gradient conditions that meet the criteria.In a normal method development workflow, human intervention is required for creating analysis schedules and performing data analysis. In contrast, LabSolutions MD automatically generates and registers improved gradient conditions based on the data obtained, enabling exploration and optimization of gradient conditions without human intervention.

Setting of Resolution Criteria for Automatic Optimization

By setting initial conditions of gradient curves and resolution criteria, the gradient conditions that meet the criteria can be automatically searched.
With AI-driven automatic exploration, anyone can search for the conditions regardless of their chromatography experience.

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Capable of Selecting the Optimal Mode for the Application

There are two ways to perform automatic optimization of gradient conditions: all-peak resolution mode and specified peak resolution mode. They can be applied separately to suit the application.

All-peak resolution mode

In this mode, the software searches for conditions satisfying the criteria for resolution configured for all the peaks detected. It is used when all the peaks must be resolved.

Automatic Gradient Optimization by AI（Catechin and Theaflavin）

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Specified peak resolution mode 

In this mode, the software searches for conditions satisfying the criteria for resolution configured for any peaks selected. It is used when specific peaks must be separated.

Automatic Exploration of Gradient Conditions Using AI (the Pharmaceutical Montelukast)

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LabSolutions MD is compatible with the Nexera series, i-Series, and supercritical uid chromatography (SFC). It is compatible with all LC detectors (UV, PDA, RID, RF, ELSD, and (AD) and, when used in combination with PDA and single quad LCMS, enables more accurate data analysis.

Nexera™ Series

These ultra-high-performance liquid chromatographs have a maximum pressure capacity of 130 MPa and support up to 192 combinations of 8 types of mobile phases and 12 types of columns (4 × 4 × 12).

 

i-Series

 

This is an integrated LC system with a maximum pressure resistance of 70 MPa.

 

Supercritical Fluid Chromatograph Nexera/UCs UHPLC/SFC Switching System

By switching between LC and SFC in a single system, the optimum conditions can be determined more efficiently. In SFC analysis, mobile phases can be automatically switched up to seven lines.

Automation of Mobile Phase Preparation with Mobile Phase Blending Function

The mobile phase blending function can improve the efficiency of mobile phase preparation by automatically preparing mobile phases based on factors such as the user-specified pH level or the mixture ratio of organic mobile phase, with only a few types of mobile phases prepared in advance. This not only greatly reduces the burden of manual preparation but also prevents human errors in blending.

Automatic Mobile Phase Preparation with Mobile Phase Blending Function

Maximizing Productivity with LCMS-2050

 

The LCMS-2050 is a single quadrupole MS that combines revolutionary technology with the ease of use as an LC detector. This system features a wide mass range (m/z 2 to 2,000), a quick start as fast as six minutes, and easy, tool-free maintenance. It can fit into basic LC systems with its space saving design. For details, refer to the catalog “LCMS-2050 Liquid Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (C146-E442)”.

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