The Kromstation Chromatography Data Workstation is a comprehensive, PC-based control and data processing platform designed for liquid chromatography systems. It features full GLP/GMP compliance with integrated audit trail and electronic signatures adhering to NMPA data integrity regulations. Robust security management provides multi-level user access control and electronic approval of database-stored analysis data. The software supports flexible, customizable report templates, allowing users to combine various items and output in multiple formats. It offers extended functionality modules including Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC), Diode Array Detector (PDA) spectral processing, and System Suitability Testing (SST), all available as optional add-ons. Kromstation can theoretically control up to four independent instrument systems simultaneously, making it a scalable solution from routine HPLC to advanced UHPLC applications.
| Parameter | Specification / Requirement |
| Supported LC Systems | iChrom 5100, EClassical 3100/3200, Agress 1100, A/D conversion systems, and more |
| Maximum Instruments | Up to 4 systems simultaneously (theoretical) |
| Operating System | Windows 10 / Windows 11 (64‑bit) |
| CPU (Minimum) | Intel Core 2 |
| RAM (Minimum) | 8 GB (16 GB for PDA module) |
| Storage | C‑drive ≥ 4 GB; installation path ≥ 50 GB (recommended) |
| Display Resolution | 1024 × 800, 64K colors (16‑bit true color) |
| Hardware Key | USB port for dongle |
| Communication | LAN (Ethernet) for device control |
| Optional Modules | GPC, PDA, D3250 Fluorescence Detector, SST |
| Audit Trail | Full user operation logging (methods, data, system actions) |
| Report Output | Customizable templates; export to PDF, print, or batch processing |
Kromstation enables complete, automated control of HPLC/UHPLC instruments—including pumps, detectors, autosamplers, and column ovens—through a single intuitive interface. It performs real‑time data acquisition, peak integration, and quantitative analysis using external standard, internal standard, normalization, and percentage methods, with dedicated GPC calibration and molecular weight distribution calculations for polymer analysis. The PDA module provides full 3D spectral processing, peak purity assessment, and spectral library searching. Advanced features such as system suitability testing (SST) automatically evaluate column performance against user-defined limits, while the audit trail and user permission management ensure full traceability and regulatory compliance. With its modular design, batch reprocessing capability, and customizable reporting, Kromstation delivers a powerful, secure, and flexible solution for pharmaceutical, environmental, and industrial QC laboratories.