Operator error eliminated: Instrument data is provided by the instrument; sample data is provided by bar code reader, date and time data is provided by the PC.
Easy to use: Staff can be trained in one short session. Training is also provided on interactive CD-ROM.
Choice of sample ID capture:
Single Step Mode identifies samples as they are loaded into the centrifuge.
Two Step Mode identifies individual samples as they are loaded into an identified multiple sample holder (e.g. blood bags put into a liner). The multiple sample holder is later identified as it is put into the centrifuge (the PC associates the Sample-Holder and Holder-Centrifuge data to create the Sample-Centrifuge association). Samples can thus be prepared in the preferred environment.
Supervisor facility: Can view basic operation of 15 machines in parallel on a single screen.
Real time detailed monitoring: View all set and actual parameters plus all sample, instrument and operator identities.
Convenient presentation: Choice of on-screen or printout (automated, if programmed) including the graph of the run and all sample, instrument, operator and run data. User naming of program by application name (or any other ID).
Powerful search tool: Can search by sample ID, date and time, run condition (e.g. speed error), centrifuge number (in the network), centrifuge serial number, program number, program (application) name, operator ID, filename.
High operating security: Three access levels (Operator, Manager, Engineer) with password protection.
Automated data security: Automatic file creation and data storage at run end. Pre-programmed back-up on any other computer. Restore from back-up if data loss on lab PC.
Results usable by LIMS: Any Lab Information Management System permitted by the lab manager can come and take copies of the data.
Versatile data format: Data is stored in comma delimited format. All LIMS, spreadsheet and database programs can read the data.
Centralization of data analysis: A single PC anywhere in the world can be defined as a centralized back-up site; data from several sites can thus be analyzed by a Group Qualiy Control Manager.
Conformity with quality standards: Any modification of data automatically invokes file saving under a new and different name. Original, raw data is always available.
Full alarm features: On screen alarm. E-mailing to up to three e-mail addresses (inside or outside of the establishment), user-defined individually for each significant alarm condition.
Networks over long distance: RS485 interface permits 1650-3300 ft (500-1000 meters) total line length connecting centrifuges in various labs in the building.
Aid to maintenance: Run analysis can detect tendency towards a fault condition enabling lower cost preventative maintenance at a convenient time instead of down time and loss of production.