Software Features

Unicode multi-document application: compatible with 32- and 64-bit Windows
monolithic, streamlined architecture: minimal installation footprint and portable design bypasses the Windows registry
multiple instances: control multiple instruments by simply duplicating the program
customizable toolbar: quick access to your most frequently used commands
complete, intuitive environment: run experiments, analyze data, and generate plots all in the same window
status bar: technique, file status, and command prompt
WYSIWYG graphics
comprehensive context-sensitive help

Unicode support: international filenames and directories
open data files: read directly from binary or plain-text files
save data file: binary, plain-text formats for exporting data (e.g., to spreadsheet)
delete files
list data file
convert to text files: for exporting multiple data files
text file format
print present data
print multiple data files
print setup

technique: a large repertoire of electrochemical techniques
experimental parameters: extremely wide dynamic range
system setup: choice of communication port, line frequency, choice polarity of potential and current axis
hardware test: digital and analog circuitry diagnostic test

run experiment: real time data display in most cases
pause/resume during run
stop running experiment
reverse CV scan direction during run
repetitive runs: automatic data save, signal averaging, delay or prompt between runs, up to 999 runs
run status: stir, purge, iR compensation, smooth after run, RDE and SMDE control status
macro commands: edit, save, read, and execute a series of commands
open circuit potential measurement
iR compensation: automatic and manual compensation, solution resistance, double layer capacitance and stability test
analog filter setting: automatic or manual setting of potential, i/V converter, and signal filters
cell control: purge, stir, cell on, SMDE drop collection, and pre-run drop knock
step functions: initial and two step potentials, duration of steps and number of steps, particularly useful for electrode treatment
working electrode conditioning before running experiment: programmable 3 steps
rotating disk electrode: rotation speed, on/off control during deposition, quiescent time, run, and between runs
stripping mode: enable/disable, deposition potential and time, stir and purge conditions

present data plot
3D plotting (NEW): interactive visualization of impedance and SECM data (select models); Laplacian smoothing, Delaunay triangulation, stereoscopic 3D anaglyph imaging
overlay plots: several sets of data overlaid for comparison
add data to overlay: adding data files to overlay plot
parallel plots: several sets of data plotted side by side
add data to parallel: adding data files to parallel plot
zoom in/out: visually selected zoom area
manual results: visually selected baseline
peak definition: shape, width, and report options
Special Plots: x-y, ip-v, ip-v1/2, Ep-log v, semilog plots, linear polarization resistance plot
graph options: video or printer options, axis, parameters, baseline, results, grids, axis inversion, axis freeze, axis titles, data sets, XY scales, current density option, reference electrode, header, and notes
color and legend: background, axis, grid, curves, legend size, thickness, and display intervals
font: font, style, size and color for axis labels, axis titles, header, parameters, and results
copy to clipboard: for pasting the data plot to word processors

smoothing: 5-49 point least square and Fourier transform
derivatives: 1st - 5th order, 5-49 point least square
integration
convolution: semi-derivative and semi-integral
interpolation: 2x - 64x data interpolation
baseline correction: visually selected baseline, slope and dc level compensation
baseline fitting and subtraction: selectable fitting function, polynomial order and potential range for best fitting and baseline subtraction; particularly useful for trace analysis
data point removal
data point modifying: visual data point modification
background subtraction: difference of two sets of data
signal averaging
mathematical operations: both X and Y data array
Fourier spectrum

fast implicit finite difference algorithm
reaction mechanisms: 10 predefined mechanisms; in select models, any combination involving electron transfer, first- and second-order chemical reactions
system: diffusive or adsorptive
maximum equations: 12
maximum species: 9
simulation parameters: standard redox potentials, rate of electron transfer, transfer coefficient, concentration, diffusion coefficient, forward and reverse chemical reaction rate constants, temperature, electrode area, and experimental parameters
simultaneous display of voltammogram and concentration profiles
automatic detection and determination of over-determined equilibrium constants
dimensionless current
equilibrium data

data information: date, time, filename, data source, instrument model, data processing performed, header and notes
data listing: data information and numerical data array
equations: convenient compilationi of general and technique-specific equations
SECM probe status: probe position and current display
clock
toolbar
status bar

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