RcSoft26 has been designed to simplify instrument operation while improving analytical efficiency, calibration management, and result processing capabilities.
The software combines straightforward navigation with advanced analytical functionality to support laboratories operating ARL Optical Emission Spectrometers.
Instrument Profile
In an Optical Emission Spectrometer (OES), each analytical element is assigned to a specific channel.
The Instrument Element-Channel Profile ensures the optical system is properly aligned so that emitted wavelengths fall precisely within the required analytical parameters.
This feature assists operators in maintaining accurate optical alignment and stable analytical performance.
Analytical Program
An analytical program contains the defined methods, calibration data, operating parameters, and analytical settings used by the instrument to measure and identify specific elements and material properties.
Associated parameters are clearly displayed to simplify:
analytical program setup
parameter editing
calibration and interference management
Control Analysis
Control Analysis enables operators to verify instrument accuracy, monitor calibration stability, and maintain analytical results within predefined quality-control limits.
The control statistics chart allows users to:
establish control limits
monitor instrument performance
identify calibration drift
initiate drift standardisation when required
Sample Analysis
The Sample Analysis module has been designed to support efficient and flexible analytical workflows.
Features include:
run selection averaging
quality-check options
automatic or manual result saving
export functionality
integrated print management
Results can be displayed with or without quality checks depending on operator requirements.
Print Result
The results are stored in the print buffer. Please select "Print Now" once the buffer is full.
Result Retrieval
Results Retrieval enables users to quickly search, review, retrieve, and export stored analytical data from the database.
The feature supports:
reporting
traceability
historical review
result management
Refine Results
Refine Results is designed to enhance analytical accuracy by cross-referencing analytical results against certified reference standards.
This feature assists users in improving result confidence and maintaining analytical consistency.
Calibration
Program Calibration allows users to define and optimise calibration curve fitting methods while visually reviewing calibration point behaviour.
The system supports:
interference correction analysis
calibration curve visualisation
operator interaction for improved curve fitting performance
RcSoft26 is compatible with:
Windows 10
Windows 11
ARL Model 2460
ARL Model 3460
Existing ICS boards remain compatible with software protocol options 1, 2, and 3.
No hardware modifications are required.