Lucid Open-Platform Chromatography Control System
Fast-track purification without reinventing the control stack
Purpose-built for GMP downstream, this control system supports a three-pump gradient skid arriving pre-engineered and validation-ready, slotting seamlessly into the broader Lucid Open-Platform environment.
Core Hardware Supported
Two or Three gradient pumps – gradient, isocratic, or flow-ratio modes
Bubble trap & inline filter – protects column, keeps flow steady
Chromatography column – sized per your process spec
UV detector – real-time peak detection with configurable wavelengths
Control Package
| Layer |
Delivered Out-of-the-Box |
| Controller |
PLC logic for flow, gradient, CIP, and alarms |
| Operator Interface |
HMI faceplates for manual or semi-auto runs |
| Historian |
Tag list pre-mapped for trends, alarms, and batch reports |
Available on Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, DeltaV, Ignition, or Wonderware platforms... your choice.
Optional Add-On
ISA-88 Batch Recipe Module – drag-and-drop phase building, electronic signatures, and batch event frames for effortless e-BR integration.
Document Bundle
URS, FRS, SDS, FAT, SAT, and full drawings. Ready for QA review on day one.
Why Lucid’s Skid?
Days, not months: 90 % of code and graphics pre-written
Validation-friendly: Pre-approved protocols cut CSV time
Flexible fit: Rapid-config tools map I/O to your exact instruments and network in minutes
Plug it in, fine-tune the gradient, and start purifying. Lucid handles the rest.
Placing an order initiates our review process but does not guarantee acceptance or delivery. Inventory levels change rapidly; please call or email us to confirm stock, configuration options, and shipping dates before you buy. After we receive your order, a Lucid representative will contact you to verify availability, lead time, and any required options. Software licenses are not included unless expressly stated and may be purchased separately. Additional customization to match your specific system hardware is available upon request and quoted separately.
