A uniform software product for laboratory automation means that an internationally operating concern can now use the same software platform for processing all its samples
Tiamo is the successor of the TiNet and Workcell software.
With it Metrohm says it now offers worldwide a uniform software product for laboratory automation.
This means that an internationally operating concern can now use the same software platform for processing all its samples and exchange data and records without any loss.
Tiamo brings together the world of Titrino instruments with the new generation of the Titrando system.
In the software sector such compatibility with existing Metrohm instruments is not just a matter of course.
The whole Titrino family, which was previously also controlled by TiNet, can continue to be operated under Tiamo, and this after more than ten years on the market.
In addition, sample changers, some of which are no longer in Metrohm's sales program, can also be operated under Tiamo.
All models of the latest Titrando generation as well as the new sample processors are compatible with Tiamo.
In this way all the advantages of USB communication, such as plug and play or recognition of the intelligent dosing systems, can be utilised to the full with tiamo.
Even the mixed operation of older RS232-controlled and the new USB-controlled instruments is possible.
The modern user interface makes it easy for users to familiarise themselves with Tiamo quickly.
All command and control functions are located where users would expect them.
The Tiamo bar on the left-hand side of the screen allows access to the four basic Tiamo components: configuration, method, workplace, and database.
Whether these buttons are visible or concealed depends on the user's rights of access. The menu bar is located in the upper part of the screen.
Again, each individual command can be concealed in accordance with the rights of access of the user.
In the centre of the screen are the information windows, in which settings, sample input templates, live curves or results are shown.
This display can be adjusted individually for each user with the aid of the new Layout Manager.
This means that each user can only see the windows or buttons necessary for his or her work.
This shortens the familiarisation time for users carrying out routine work to a minimum; operating errors resulting from a cluttered screen are now a thing of the past.
The methods and calculation templates successfully introduced with the Titrando system are also available with tiamo.
Numerous tried and tested methods allow users to draw up their own individual methods quickly and simply and to use them immediately.
Tiamo is based on an industrially tested, object-oriented database.
All settings, user administration, methods and results are stored in databases. These databases can be installed locally on the computer used and represent a simple titration system.
However, Tiamo is also scaleable and grows to meet the operating requirements.
As soon as data security and central data administration come to the fore, tiamo can be set up in a client-server configuration, with the Tiamo database installed on a server.
All measuring and office computers then act as clients.
In this titration network all results are stored centrally and can be viewed and recalculated by all client PCs.
In addition, all clients can access the same pool of methods.
The new database provides all the necessary tools for managing results as well as for searching for them and grouping them together.
Quick Filters allow users to search through thousands of determinations in a few seconds and present the search results in a clear manner.
Control charts provide a rapid overview of the chronological sequence of the results.
