How does the SmartLab notebook integrate with my lab instruments?
The SmartLab system interoperates with ALL instruments in the QC lab. For “simple” instruments, such as balances, pH meters, titrators etc. that have typically RS232 output, an inexpensive protocol converter is attached to the instrument allowing the data stream to be network compatible. For more “complex” PC driven instruments (HPLC’s, spectrophotometers etc.), SmartLab utilizes the printing functions of the instrument software with a SmartLab print driver. The system captures the printout as a pdf image and automatically parses and transcribes the needed QC method information/data to the VelQuest database. In addition, the entire pdf image is saved for review purposes.
