The Atlas chromatography data system controls hundreds of instruments from a variety of vendors in compliance with FDA regulations, including 21 CFR Part 11. Atlas was developed in partnership with leading chromatographers to easily configure to any laboratory?s workflow while providing the flexibility to integrate with LIMS and other data management systems for a scalable, compliant solution.
Product Detail
The Atlas chromatography data system (CDS) was developed in close partnership with leading chromatographers and laboratory IT support personnel to improve productivity in the laboratory. Key features include:
Scaleable from single instrument workstations to full multi-channel, multi-user client/server implementations.
For use in fully networked, secure and regulated environments.
Includes full suite of validation collateral.
Developed exclusively for Windows® 2000, Windows® 2003 Server and Windows XP.
Compatible with Microsoft® Office; interface design based on Microsoft Office style guide.
Designed, developed and supported within an ISO 9001/TickIT environment.
1) "What does the Atlas CDS control do?" Atlas provides digital instrument communication and control of the Thermo Scientific Accela pump, PDA detector, and autosampler for injection, data acquisition, and CDS data processing and reporting as an enterprise-wide client/server CDS. Accela data collected by Atlas is processed by Atlas peak detection, integration, reporting and data presentation.
This Accela instrument control is only for the current shipping version of Atlas, version 8.2 and will be provided as an extension kit to the core Atlas 8.2 software. The Accela connects to the Atlas CDS using a USB port and the standard LAN port.
2) "What is the advantage of having Atlas CDS control of Accela?"
Atlas is Thermo Scientific's client/server CDS. Companies interested in an enterprise wide CDS solution can consider Atlas as it effectively collects data from LC and GCs, provides a single software solution for all their instruments and has capabilities to serve multiple users and instruments with full security and data protection. As a client/server system, the Accela can be deployed on a "network" and the Atlas software does not necessarily need to be on a PC physically right next to the Accela; it can be anywhere on the Atlas network. Users can control the Accela on any Atlas client PC and monitor Accela real time status from any Atlas client PC. All Accela data, along with data from any other instrument being controlled by Atlas, is processed by one set of software algorithms using the same software user interface to provide a solid solution for many regulated labs (i.e. pharma) interested in ensuring uniform data handling and processing of all their instruments. Atlas also controls instruments from Agilent, Waters, and other instrument manufacturers.