Automation of Countercurrent Chromatography (CCC) Via Personal Computer

The automation of a commercially available high speed countercurrent chromatography (HSCCC) instrument is described. The prototype system incorporates a personal computer to carry out on-line monitoring and control of the essential operating parameters. The benefits of automated control and monitoring include reduced instrument supervision, improved documentation means and operating safety. Two sample separations have been performed in order to highlight the basic features of the automation and software package.