Biochrom Libra Export and Analysis Software

Acquire software has been developed by scientists for scientists in an ISO accredited environment and our software development process is available for external audit, if required. Three versions of this software are available for use with Biochrom Libra Spectrophotometers. AquireLite, Aquire Software or 21CFR Compliant Aquire Software.

Module Descriptions

Instrument Control: Controls instrument via PC
Wavelength Scanning: Zoom, 1-4 derivative, overlay, mathematics, peak search.
Reaction Kinetics: Serial and parallel assays, multi wavelength assays, Michaelis Menten.
Quantification:  Standard curve, substrate concentration, curve fit, load by record, append.
Multi Wavelength: User defined equation entry.
Time Drive: Long term measurements with automatic save, multi wavelength.
CFR Administrator: Security functions, Provides system administrators with user management capabilities

All versions have the following features

• Audit trail (data log) facility in all modes of operation
• Flexible results formatting and presentation
• Extensive on-line help
• Export to spreadsheet capabilities

To assist with regulatory compliance, Acquire software has automatic saving of data from the spectrophotometer to user specified directories/ folders that can have restricted access on the network. There is also an audit trail facility; operator actions used in defining and creating results, followed by subsequent editing of results or data manipulation are recorded in the form of a read only/write protected text file for subsequent examination by a supervisor.

Added functionality of 21CFR part 11 Compliant Acquire Software
21 CFR part 11 Acquire applications software is for use with the high specification instruments in the Libra range of UV/Visible spectrophotometers, and these powerful systems are ideal for Analytical, QC or Research laboratories that operate within controlled regulatory environments.

• Compliant software in terms of electronic records and signatures, with full password protection.
• Export of data directly to Excel spreadsheet and Adobe Acrobat
• Full audit trail

It comprises both client and server applications for networked installations, and both of these may be installed on one PC if required. As in any 21 CFR part 11 compliant environment, it is the responsibility of the end user to have the necessary standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training in place to ensure that the maximum benefit is obtained from the system.

It is the CFR Administrator tool that enables the system administrator to set and define access privileges for individual users or user groups in the laboratory. The audit trail is always enabled and separate file and application logs are automatically kept; when ready, methods or data may be signed off by the user using the File > e-signature function. Results may be printed or exported in spreadsheet or in pdf format.

Personal computer specification for Acquire & AcquireLite software
For optimum performance, an IBM compatible Pentium or greater personal computer running Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or XP is required. The PC should have a minimum of 32 MB RAM, 200 Mb hard disk, a CD-ROM disk drive, a serial mouse installed, one free COMMS serial port and VGA graphics. Any printer supported by Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT or XP can be used with the PC.

Personal Computer Specification for Acquire 21CFR
21 CFR part 11 compliant Acquire software requires a PC or network with one of the following Microsoft Windows operating systems to be installed:

• NT 4.0 with Service Pack 6.
• 2000 with Service Pack 2 or 3.
• XP with Service Pack 1.

Additionally, at least one NTFS (New Technology Filing System) formatted directory must be available in order to use the software (note that FAT & HPFS are not adequate alternatives). The computer should have both a free USB port available for the software dongle and a serial port for connection to the spectrophotometer (alternatively another USB port used in conjunction with an appropriate USB to serial converter can also be used).