Chromatography-Olfactory System & Aroma Characterization and ID Software Kit

Added: Sep 01, 2011 5:28 pm See Attached RFQ

Added: Sep 01, 2011 4:40 pm The USDA, Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration, Technical Services Division (GIPSA TSD) has a requirement to purchase a Single Dimensional Gas Chromatography-Olfactory System and MicroAnalytics AromaTrax Aroma Characterization and Identification Software, Version 9.10.
The software must meet the following specific requirements:
1) Must work with an Agilent Gas Chromatrograph Model 6890 (or higher) with Flame Ionization Detector (FID).
2) Fully compatible with all Windows® Operating Systems
3) Allows single key input of odor notes and provides fully-labeled soft keys to all rapid operator input of odor notes as detected via touch screen/mouse interface.
4) Direct overlay of aromagrams and GC/MSD signal files. This is critical as it allows for better characterization of the aromas (more sensitive when it comes to identifying chemical compounds that are associated with aroma/flavor descriptors).
5) User defined custom aroma panels and aroma/odor descriptors.
6) Resizable aroma panel with easy to read aroma buttons (soft keys).
7) Audio announcement of odor notes as selected and the intensity recorded.
8) Sizable main window that adapts to any monitor resolution.
9) USB interface to allow connection to GC or GC/MS system with Windows® operating system (no drivers or special software necessary for installation)
10) Data analysis section for comparison and data analysis as well as report generation.
11) One year free upgrades of software.
12) Import/export functions to/from Agilent Chemstation Productivity software (all versions).

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