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PDS Plug & Play Instrument Interfaces

Overview


PDS Plug & Play Instrument Interfaces
PDS Consultants Plug & Play Instrument Interfaces come pre-configured as stand alone programs that can be installed straight from Compact Disc onto any MS Windows® platform (95/98/NT/2000/XP). All instruments (e.g. Bayer, Roche, Sysmex, Hitachi, IL, Coulter, Beckman, etc.) with serial output (RS-232C, all protocols) are supported.


Features of the PDS Plug & Play Instrument Interfaces
The interfaces have the following features:

  • Callable from the Windows® desktop and from the start menu
  • Customizable to local conditions (hardware, test codes, etc.)
  • Online direct data capture (plus test mode for training/familiarization)
  • Data displayed during collection
  • Data verified using cyclical/longitudinal redundancy checking (CRC/LRC)
  • Data transferred automatically to target application (e.g. spreadsheet, database, etc.)
  • Fail-safe interlocks to prevent data loss
  • Windows® style error logging

Click the Data Sheet button to view or download a 'pdf' format data sheet.


Benefits of the PDS Plug & Play Instrument Interfaces
Each interface brings the following benefits:

  • Replaces manual transcription and QA auditing
  • Improves throughput while reducing work time
  • Provides an independent instrument ‘health check’
  • Provides a fallback position in the event of clinical system failure
  • Cost effective alternative to a full clinical system


Click the Data Sheet button to view or download a 'pdf' format data sheet.