Support for PDA/3D data acquisition offers chromatographers considerable productivity benefits, while support for spectral library databases eases confirmation of peak identity
Thermo Electron has announced the latest release of its chromatography data system (CDS), Atlas 2003.
The 2003 version will be the most significant release of Atlas in recent years, offering full control for Thermo's Finnigan Surveyor LC and Spectrasystem LC (including photo diode array (PDA)/3D data acquisition) plus control of Thermo's Finnigan Trace GC and Finnigan Focus GC instruments.
Atlas 2003 is shipping to customers in June and was previewed at Pittcon 2003 in Orlando FL in March.
Atlas 2003's support for PDA/3D data acquisition offers chromatographers considerable productivity benefits, for example in method development through rapid determination of the best detection wavelength and automated peak purity assessment. Atlas now supports the creation of spectral library database, enabling chromatographers to search for matching spectra to confirm peak identity.
New Atlas functionality also includes direct control for the Finnigan Trace GC, via a virtual keypad representation of the instrument's control panel.
In addition to providing comprehensive control of all Thermo LC and GC instruments, the company has worked with other major chromatography instrument vendors to incorporate control of their systems into Atlas 2003 CDS.
Because of this cross-functional capability, the confusion, complexity, and expense of having multiple control software packages for each manufacturer's instruments is eliminated.
Atlas also enables seamless integration with Lims and solutions for data archival and electronic record keeping.
Thermo Electron says it is the only company to offer CDS, Lims, and data archival systems, allowing these applications to integrate as a single informatics solution. Atlas is a modern chromatography data system focused on delivering laboratory productivity by adapting to laboratory workflow and offering improved ease of use.
Its design means it is highly scaleable and as applicable for single workstations as it is for networked laboratories with multiple users and channels.
Atlas supports full compliance with the FDA's 21 CFR Part 11 ruling on electronic signatures and records.
System administrators are able to control access to all functions, while Atlas automatically records changes to workbooks, creates secure log files to track all system changes, and detects modifications to data from outside sources, all of which ensure the validity and security of Atlas data.
Atlas can be configured to fit the laboratory workflow to support both research and production environments, increasing overall productivity.
