Inficon has worked with Chromperfect to offer a powerful solution using the Unite platform.  The main Chromperfect acquisition module does not collect data from, or control, the MicroGC. However, data files produced by the MicroGC can be converted into Chromperfect Raw or Bound files.

The MicroGC Data Reader is an auxiliary program which monitors several MicroGC instruments. As runs finish, the chromatograms are uploaded and stored as JSON files (with extension IFR, for Inficon Raw File) in a directory that is watched by the Chromperfect Sentry Service.

The Sentry Service, in turn, converts the IFR file into one or more Raw files, which are given the name of a Chromperfect Method file, and processed according to that Method file. Typically, the result is a Bound file and a report, either printed or in a PDF file.

When the Sentry Service is not available, IFR files can be converted into Raw files manually, using the Convert utility in the Chromperfect File Editor. Alternatively, an IFR file can be opened directly by the Chromperfect Analyze program, which will display the chromatogram(s) therein. Bound files can be generated in this way.