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3 Qualification procedures
The quality of analytical data is an important issue in many laboratories.
One of the requirements for ensuring the reliability of generated results is
the validation of all instrumentation and procedures that are used to
acquire data. For chromatography data stations usually three levels of
validation (qualification) are relevant:
3.1 Installation Qualification - IQ
The Installation Qualification ( IQ) is a procedure confirming that the
software has been installed successfully and that the files are in the
correct version. The Installation Qualification is an integral part of the
Clarity installation procedure.
Fig 7: Start menu path to IQ report in Windows XP
How to use the Installation Qualification?
l Install the Clarity station according to the instructions of the Installation
Wizard.
l After the installation has been completed, in Windows XP, open the
Windows Start menu and go to the Programs - Clarity - IQ Report item.
In Windows 7/Vista, you can search for IQReport in the search field of the
Start menu. In Windows 8, press the Windows key on your keyboard and
start typing "IQReport" to search for it.
l The IQ window will be opened.
l If the installation has been correctly performed, the status should read:
"Installation Qualification Test: Passed".
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