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EnglishHow Vector/2 and EnviroLink Upgrades Move Teknivent and ProLab Data Systems to Vx Acquisition
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Vector/2 and EnviroLink are Adron Systems' upgrade paths for labs still running aging Teknivent and ProLab data systems: they update that hardware/software setup to Vx Acquisition, Adron's replacement GC/MS and LC/MS data system. This is the option to consider if your instrument itself still performs but the Teknivent or ProLab data system is the limiting factor. If you are choosing between this path and other options, the site's "Upgrade Decisions" page is the place to start, and requests for Vx Acquisition are handled through a dedicated request form.
What the upgrade actually changes
The upgrade targets the data system layer, not the mass spectrometer. Adron describes Vx Acquisition as a replacement GC/MS and LC/MS data system intended to "improve the performance and extend the life" of aging HP, Finnigan, Varian, Extrel, and Vestec instruments. Vector/2 and EnviroLink sit alongside that product as the specific route for Teknivent and ProLab users.
So the practical change is: the old Teknivent or ProLab data system is retired, and acquisition and data handling move to Vx Acquisition. The instrument you already own stays in service.
Where the other Adron products fit
The upgrade is one piece of a small product family, and knowing the boundaries helps you decide what you actually need:
| Product | What it does | Relevance to a Teknivent/ProLab lab |
|---|---|---|
| Vx Acquisition | Replacement GC/MS & LC/MS data system | The destination of the Vector/2 and EnviroLink upgrade |
| Vector/2 & EnviroLink | System upgrades for aging Teknivent and ProLab data systems | The upgrade path itself |
| Vx Capture | Converts between GC/MS and LC/MS file formats, with batch processing | Useful if legacy files must be translated to other formats |
| Vx Extract | Pulls spectra, ion chromatograms, and header information to text files, independent of source format | Useful for getting data out of archived files |
| Consulting | Software development services for labs and equipment manufacturers | Custom work beyond the packaged products |
If your goal is only to read or convert old data files, Vx Capture or Vx Extract may cover it without a full data-system upgrade. The upgrade is for labs that need to keep acquiring data on the instrument.
How to decide whether to upgrade
The site does not publish a decision matrix, so treat the "Upgrade Decisions" page as the starting reference and prepare your own comparison. A workable approach:
- Confirm the instrument is worth keeping. The upgrade is framed around extending instrument life, so it makes sense when the MS itself is sound and the data system is the weak point.
- Identify your current data system precisely. Vector/2 and EnviroLink are named for Teknivent and ProLab systems; confirm yours matches before assuming this path applies.
- Separate acquisition needs from file needs. If you still run samples, you need Vx Acquisition. If you mainly need to convert or extract from existing files, look at Vx Capture and Vx Extract first.
- Check the demos. The Downloads section lists demos for Vx Acquisition, Vx Capture, and Vx Extract, which lets you evaluate the software before committing.
- Ask Adron directly. The site provides a contact form, phone and address, and a Vx Acquisition request form; pricing and site-specific fit are not published, so these must come from Adron.
Common sticking points
- Assuming the upgrade covers file conversion. Conversion and extraction are separate products (Vx Capture, Vx Extract); the upgrade is about the data system.
- Expecting published prices. No pricing is listed on the page, so budget questions go through the contact or request forms.
- Skipping the demo. Demos exist for all three main software products; using them is the cheapest way to test fit before a request.
Getting more information or starting a request
The site organizes what you need into a few clear entry points:
- Upgrade Decisions — guidance page for choosing an upgrade route.
- Downloads → Vx Acquisition Demo / Vx Capture Demo / Vx Extract Demo — trial versions of the software.
- Vx Acquisition Request — the form to initiate an upgrade inquiry.
- Contact Us — phone, address, and a contact form for general questions.
- FAQs — background answers before you contact Adron.
For a lab weighing the Vector/2 or EnviroLink route, the sequence that wastes least time is: read Upgrade Decisions, run the Vx Acquisition demo, then submit the Vx Acquisition request with your instrument and current data system details so Adron can confirm fit.