The activation of software licenses in the Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ 7 Chromatography Data System (CDS) is a critical administrative task that ensures continuous laboratory operations and regulatory compliance. Since the release of version 7.3, Chromeleon has transitioned to a modernized dongle-free licensing system, replacing physical hardware keys with a digital activation workflow managed through the Chromeleon Administration Console. Key Licensing Components
. This interface allows administrators to add new licenses during the initial software installation or at any point during the software’s lifecycle. Upon adding a license, it often appears in a "Pending" status, triggering a grace period that allows laboratory operations to continue temporarily before final activation is mandatory. Manual Activation Procedure chromeleon license activation
For laboratories operating on secure, air-gapped networks, Chromeleon provides a robust Manual Activation The activation of software licenses in the Thermo
Using a mobile device to scan a provided QR code or entering the LRC into the Chromeleon License Activation web portal from a separate internet-enabled device. Purchase an SWM (Software Maintenance) – This gives
Final Checklist Before You Click "Activate":
Cause: Thermo Fisher’s activation server is down, or your proxy server is blocking HTTPS traffic.
Fix: Set your Chromeleon License Administrator to use a proxy:
Tools > Options > Network > "Use proxy server" > Enter proxy IP and port.
Alternatively, switch to Offline activation.
license is a critical step to ensure your laboratory software is fully functional. With the release of version 7.3 and later, Thermo Scientific introduced dongle-free licensing , simplifying the process significantly.