Manually Deleted Peaks
How to Identify Manually Deleted Peaks in Empower™ CDS Manually deleting peaks in Empower is one of the most critical actions from a GMP perspective. As a data reviewer, you shou
5 Common Custom Field Mistakes
5 Common Custom Field Mistakes in Empower™ CDS Custom Fields are one of the most powerful features in Empower™ CDS. They allow you to automate calculations, perform evaluations
3 Signs of Manual Integration in Empower CDS
3 Signs of Manual Integration in Empower CDS Manual integration is one of the key topics in GMP laboratories. It is not unusual to adjust integration manually during data processin
3 Areas to Improve Efficiency in Empower CDS
Why Empower Workflows Often Feel Inefficient and Complex Waters Empower CDS is widely used in pharmaceutical QC laboratories. The system is powerful and well-established.And still,
How Auditors Review Empower
How Auditors Review Empower During GMP Inspections In discussions with analytical laboratories, one question comes up again and again: How deeply do auditors actually review Empowe
Typical Errors During Data Processing in Empower
Mistakes happen – but do you know how to correct them in Empower CDS? In pharmaceutical QC labs, Empower CDS is a powerhouse for data processing – but even experienced anal
Free Webinar: Empower CDS – Tips & Tricks
Many Empower CDS users work with the same routines every day >>> without realizing how many helpful functions they’re missing. Next Tuesday, I’m hosting a free webinar
10 Empower CDS Terms Every Analyst Should Know
10 Empower CDS Terms Every Analyst Should Know – check your knowledge: 1️⃣ Instrument Method – defines system parameters for data acquisition (flow rate, wavelength, et
Orphan Data
A client recently asked me about 𝐎𝐫𝐩𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 in their 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐃𝐒. They had no idea it was creating a massive 𝐜𝐨
5 Facts about View Filters
View Filters in Empower – your secret to fast and structured review! They may look simple, but View Filters can completely change the way you work in Empower — making your
Tools for Trend Analysis in Empower
🔍 How to perform Trend Analysis in Empower CDS? In many QC labs, Empower CDS is the daily workhorse for data acquisition and processing. Beyond generating chromatograms, Empower
First Steps in Every Report Method
When I create a new 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 in Empower, the first thing I do is define the 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲
Sign Off Activation
One of the important features of 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 in Empower is 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗢𝗳𝗳𝘀 – electronic signatures that let you sign re
Default Composite Groups
𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 let you group multiple ob
Reports Logo
One thing you definitely want to do in your report methods in Empower is to add your own company logo. It makes the report truly yours! 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝟏 – 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐭
New Report Method
Creating report methods in Empower can be tricky – but knowing your options makes it much easier. Here are the main ways to get started: 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮
Project Comments
When you create a new project in Empower, you get to decide how comments work. This is one of those small settings that can make a big difference in a GMP lab. You have three modes
Default Strings
If you’re working in a GMP environment, you need to add a comment to (almost) every action you perform in Empower. But why? 🤔 Because comment fields explain the reason behind
Skims
When peaks run into each other, you’ve got options to separate them: 👉 Drop line (default) 👉 Or skim them apart with an integration event in your processing method. There a
Peak Height to Valley Height Ratio
I had an interesting consulting call with one Empower user yesterday, where I’ve learnt something new. The question was how to calculate Peak Height to Valley Height ratio. Do we
Int Types
In your Peaks Table, there’s a column called Int Type. Each peak has two letters – your chromatogram’s secret code language 📜. They tell you how the peak start and end wer
Peak Codes
When reviewing your results in the Review window, you may have noticed the “Peak Codes” column in the Peaks table. Sometimes it’s empty, sometimes there’s a letter with a n
Clean Up Your Tables
Empower calculates a huge number of parameters. Some you need all the time – like Retention Time, Area, or Amount. Others… probably never. When working in the Review window
Custom Fields – RANGE Operator
When creating Custom Fields for calculations, Empower gives us a bunch of operators. One of the trickiest (and honestly a bit confusing) is the RANGE operator. Syntax:RANGE(Field,X
7 Steps to Create a Custom Field
Creating a Custom Field in Empower? Here’s a clear 7-step process to follow: 1️⃣ Do you really need it? 🤔 Maybe Empower already has what you need – no point reinvent
Process Only Sample Set Function
Ever needed to combine previously acquired data – like Sample Sets, Injections, or individual Channels – and process them together as a new set? Especially handy for co
Amounts
When we perform quantitative analyses like Assay in Empower, we calculate Amounts for our samples based on a calibration curve built from standard injections. But how exactly does
3D vs. 2D Layout
I often see Empower users working with regular 2D data in a 3D Layout – without realizing it. The result? Unnecessary windows and parameters meant for 3D data clutter the Rev
Overlay Function
If you need to compare multiple Channels or Results side by side, Empower’s Overlay function makes it easy. Here’s how: 1️⃣ In your Project Window, select 2 or more Channel
Decimal Points
Decimals might seem basic, but they’re a topic many Empower users still discuss and sometimes misunderstand. Here are 5 key things you need to know about decimal points in Empowe
Copy Table Function to Export Data
When working on your data in Empower, you’ll sometimes need to quickly copy values like Amounts, Areas, or other parameters to Excel — for further calculations, trending, or re
Legend in Chromatogram
When you review your data in the Review window, you can usually see the name of the Channel you’re working on in the top left corner or in the Sample Set Tree. But for a better o
Method Set Options
One of the most useful but often overlooked functions in Empower is the Method Set Options setting. It’s a bit hidden – but incredibly valuable! When you open your Sample S
Processing Method Layout
When you’re in the Review window integrating your raw data and creating a new Processing Method, you can switch on the Processing Method Layout. It lets you view your Main Wi
Sample Set vs. Result Set
🔍 Sample Set contains your raw data: injections and channels. You can integrate chromatograms (channels), but no integration is saved directly to those channels. Channel is just
Liftoff% and Touchdown%
There are two really useful integration parameters when using the Apex Track algorithm — Liftoff% and Touchdown%. They come in handy when your peaks show tailing or fronting.
Integration Parameters by Apex Track Algorithm
We’ve already talked about setting Peak Width and Threshold with the Traditional Algorithm. This time, let’s cover how it works with Apex Track. Here’s how to do it: Set
Threshold by Traditional Algorithm
What is Threshold? It defines what Empower considers noise and what it considers a peak. So we set this value on a section of your chromatogram that represents baseline noise you w
Peak Width by Traditional Algorithm
Properly setting integration parameters is essential – it can: ✅ Reduce manual integration ✅ Lower compliance risks ✅ Help deliver more reproducible results In a previo
User Type
When you log into Empower, you’ll always see your UserName and UserType in the top left corner of every window. But what exactly does User Type mean? 👉 In simple terms: User T
Sample Set vs. Sample Set Method
An easy one for beginners – but a good check if you really know the basics! ✅ Sample Set MethodThink of it as an instruction for Empower on how to perform the analysis: In
Custom Fields – Rounding
Sometimes you need to work with rounded values in Empower. No matter how many digits are displayed, Empower always calculates with all 14 digits in the background. But what if you
Custom Fields – Functions (2/2)
Continuing the previous post — let’s dive into the functions used for assessments in Custom Fields! 🔍✨ Here’s a quick list: ✅ EQ — equal❌ NEQ — not equal🔺 GT
Custom Fields – Functions (1/2)
Just like in Excel, you need functions in Empower to perform calculations and assessments inside your Custom Fields. Let’s have a look at some of the most common ones used i
Custom Fields – Field Types
When creating a Custom Field in Empower, you always need to define two things: the Field Type and the Data Type. But what does the Field Type actually mean? It tells Emp
Custom Fields – Data Types
Continuing with our Custom Fields series, let’s quickly look at what Data Types are and why they matter. Data Type defines what kind of data the field will handle and whether it
What are Custom Fields?
Sure – Empower already calculates plenty of values for us, but sometimes we need something a little more personal, right? That’s where Custom Fields come in! They’re a po
Threshold
Let’s clear up a common little mystery in Empower 😉 — because Threshold isn’t just one thing! There are actually two different Threshold parameters in Empower: 🔹Thresho
Methods
Today, let’s quickly refresh some important Empower terminology — especially the different types of methods you’ll find in the software. Here’s a simple overview: 🔹 Inst
Empower Version
Whenever you run into an issue or need to contact support, it’s important to know which Empower version you’re working with. 🖥️ Here’s how to find it: ➡️ Open the Em
Exporting Raw Data Points
Ever wanted to export raw data points and plot your chromatogram in Excel? Here’s a quick step-by-step on how to do it: 1️⃣ Create an Export Method: Go to File > New Metho
Report Method Types
Report Methods in Empower CDS are templates that define which data appears in your report and how it’s displayed. For example — you might want a report summarizing your calibra
Peak Width
Peak Width is one of the most misunderstood integration parameters in Empower CDS. Most analysts believe that peak width defines the minimum width of a peak to be integrated. In re
Useful Keyboard Shortcuts
There are plenty of keyboard shortcuts in Empower CDS, but I want to share 5 that I find especially powerful and time-saving in daily lab work: 🔹 F1 – Opens the Help windo