Backwards-compatibility with titrators, dosing devices and sample changers that are so old they do not even appear in sales literature, and inbuilt compliance with 21 CFR Part 11
Tiamo is a control and database software for titrators, dosing devices and sample changers that allows complete laboratory automation, which is why the name Tiamo stands for 'titration and more' - Tiamo can do far more than just titrate, says Metrohm.
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 programme, can also be operated under Tiamo.
Tiamo also sets new standards with respect to compliance with GMP, GLP and FDA requirements.
The latest quality standards and validation procedures have been used during the development and programming of the software.
Right from the very start Tiamo has been designed to comply with the demands of FDA Regulation 21 CFR Part 11 and its customer-specific interpretations.
This is confirmed by a compliance certificate.
A central user administration determines rights of access to program functions, methods and results.
Any number of users with freely definable user profiles are possible.
The system administrator has comfortable access to user administration from any tiamo client.
Access to the software is password-protected and either the Tiamo or Windows login can be selected.
The use of digital signatures allows to sign methods and results.
Two signatures with different features are available.
With the Level 1 Signature (Review) the user confirms the he has correctly programmed the method or correctly performed the analysis, whatever the case.
The Level 2 Signature (Release) is used to release the method or the result and protect it against further changes.
This means that company-specific workflows can be displayed in Tiamo.
All data are managed according to the program version and protected against unauthorised access, alteration or deletion in the database.
The database itself controls access to the data in network operation and offers archiving and recovery functions.
A central audit trail protocols all user actions as well as important system events.
Compliance features of Tiamo include: designed and validated for compliance; central user administration; detailed access management; Tiamo or Windows password protection; digital signature with two levels; signatures for methods and results; method and results history; detailed audit trail.
