Remote Processing of NMR Lab Data

Data generated on spectrometers in the NMR Lab may be processed off-line, using any of several workstations in the lab, a remote workstation, or a remote computer running X-windows and connecting to the central workstation in the lab.

There are several variations on the general theme of off-line data processing, and they are discussed below. It should be emphasized that users are encouraged to use the instrument consoles only as long as necessary to acquire their data, and to then work it up off-line.

The options:

1. Local nmr lab, using Varian software
2. Local nmr lab, using PC software (NUTS, Mestre-C)
3. Remote processing, using Varian software via X-terminal emulator
4. Remote processing, using PC or Mac software (Swan)

To access the Varian software remotely (option 3), X-windows software is required. StarNet offers Xwin-32 for a small fee for students. A free option is Cygwin. Once you have installed the software, inform the NMR lab staff of the IP address of the computer you are using, as well as the name and IP address of the printer.

You will then connect to echo.chem.umn.edu.
Please note that the NMR lab does not provide technical support for any third party software.