OptLab-UW and OptLab-SPX    Versions

OptLab-SPX 2.5   August 2006
– Sample information can optionally be entered via a sample list. The sample list can be stored for repeated use. The sample list information can be imported via a file or via clipboard.
- The reflection correction files are selected in the Advanced Parameters window and they are stored with the method.
- Slit setting and lamp change point are selectable method parameters.
- The Haze figure of a sample can be determined.
- Degree of Transmittance according to EN 410 and calculations according to EN 172 added.
- Calculation parameters can have sample description, e.g. as a note to the user.

OptLab-SPX 2.4      January 2005
– Evaluation of Iodine Color Values (as DIN 6162) without reference solutions, according to stored reference data,
– Import of JCAMP spectra, UVWinLab 5.0 (or higher) ASCII spectra, Excel csv files and ASCII tables..

OptLab-SPX 2.31     September 2004
– Control of Thermo Scientific Evolution 300,
– A text can be added to the program start, which is shown in the OptLab-SPX window header. E.g. this allows to differentiate different installations.

OptLab-SPX 2.3      June 2004
– PerkinElmer Lambda UV/Vis-spectrometer may be equipped with a sipper,
– Improved transfer of OptLab-SPX results to co-installed Reporter-SPX,
– Calculation functions extended to rounding, storage functions and slope calculation including statistical figures,
– Improved calibration of Pt-Co/Apha/Hazen evaluation,
– Number of accessible com-ports increased to 32.

OptLab-SPX 2.2      February 2004
– Control of PerkinElmer Lambda 2/2S, 11/12/14, 10/20/40 and 25/35/45 without UVWinLab,
– Gardner color measurement and evaluation without reference samples,
– Color difference according to DIN 6174 of sample compared to a reference spectrum or reference Lab*-data.

OptLab-SPX 2.1      August 2003
– Comprehensive calculation and decision functions with spectrum data, fixed values or user entries, also with multiple spectra.

OptLab-SPX 2.0      May 2003
– Integration of all OptLab functions to a stand-alone package for Thermo Scientific UV/Vis or Vis-spectrometers of GENESYS, Helios and UV-x series as well as AquaMate/BioMate. Uses independent graphics, methods and print functions.
– Implementation of %R measurement mode with white and dark correction for reflection measurements.
– Reporter-SPX can be co-installed to generate flexible and powerful reports.

OptLab-UW 1.81     March 2002
– Renaming to OptLab-UW to characterize UVWinLab base.
– Calculation of Apha/Hazen color values for 1, 5 and 10 cm path lengths with archived reference data.

OptLab 1.8            October 2001
– Comparison of a sample spectrum to a UVWinLab maximum and minimum spectrum.
– The report includes sample and reference spectra.
– Method-specific template possible through identical names.

OptLab 1.7            March 2001
– Transformation of sample thickness.
– Maximal number of parameter calculations extended to 250.
– Output of all color values (e.g. x,y,z or L,a,b) in a single line.
– Whiteness Index.

OptLab 1.6            October 2000
– Installation in ‘PerkinElmer Applications’ for UVWinLab 2.8x.
– Additional color values C and h.
– Color inspection according to DAB/EP (Anton) for pharmaceutical testing.
– Comparison of a sample spectrum to a table of maximum and minimum data.

OptLab 1.5            November 1999
– Parameter variations added.

OptLab 1.4            July 1999
– Ordinate scaling for graphics.
– Sun protection factor.

OptLab 1.0            January 1999
 Initial release