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Miroslav Janosik

What is Connectivity?

• Connectivity software provides a mechanism for QC data to flow from laboratory systems into Bio-Rad’s QC data management (Unity™) software.



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Instrument(s)

LIS



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LIS Connectivity

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LISQC Data

Management Software

Connectivity

Instrument(s)

Why do we need Connectivity?

Laboratory System

QC Data Management

Software

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Benefits of Connectivity

• Connectivity eliminates manual data entry

• Eliminating manual data entry results in:– A decrease in costs– A decrease in time and effort– A decrease in errors

• The ability to evaluate QC data in real time

• Customer commitment to Bio-Rad brand

Types of

Connectivity Solutions

Connectivity History

• Connectivity Mapper™

• SoftConnect™

• DirectConnect™

Current Connectivity Products

• UnityConnect™

• WebConnect ™ 2.0

Two Parts to the Connectivity Solution

UnityConnect™

WebConnect™ 2.0


UnityConnect™

WebConnect™ 2.0Transformer(s)


UnityConnect™WebConnect™ 2.0

Transformer(s)

Transforms your QC data from the format of your Laboratory System into the Bio-Radformat

What does a connectivity solution do?

Transformer Data Transformation

UnityConnect™

• Windows®-based software

• Installed on Customer’s Computer

• Purchased separately from QC data management (Unity™) software

• Contains a customized transformer(s) built to customer specifications

WebConnect™ 2.0

• Web based software• Accessed from within

Unity Real Time® online or UnityWeb® 2.0

• Purchased separately from QC data management (Unity™) software

• Contains a customized transformer(s) built to customer specifications

Connectivity software provides a mechanism for QC data to flow from laboratory systems into Bio-Rad’s QC data management (Unity™) software.

Connectivity

Two Parts – Connectivity Management Software and the Transformer(s)

Connectivity Solution

The main function of the connectivity solution; the process of utilizing a connectivity solution to transform your QC data from the format of your Laboratory System into the Bio-Radformat.

Data Transformation

Status Check

Data Flow Methods

Data Flow Methods

Data File Transfer

Serial Data Stream

Network Data Stream

Data File Transfer Method• QC data file required for data

transformation• Works with UnityConnect™ and

WebConnect™ 2.0• QC data is saved to a:

– Folder on Computer Desktop– Floppy disk– CD– Flash drive

• QC data file is typically created once a month

• Practical solution for peer group comparison

Data File Transfer Method UnityConnect™ and Unity™ Software

UnityConnect™

(installed on your computer)

Web-based software:

Unity Web® 2.0

Unity Real Time® online

Data file transfer

Folder with QC data file

Desktop software:

Unity Desktop®

Unity Real Time®


Data file transfer


UnityConnect™

Data File Transfer Method WebConnect™ 2.0 and Unity™ Software

WebConnect™2.0(accessed through Web-based

Unity™ software)Web-based software:

UnityWeb® 2.0


Data file transfer


Serial Data Stream Approach

• Direct flow of data from laboratory system through a serial connection

Serial Data Stream Method

• Direct flow of data in real time from laboratory system to UnityConnect™

through a serial connection• Low cost solution for

immediate access to data in QC data management (Unity™) software for run-time decisions and peer group comparison

Serial Data Stream - Setup

Step One: Setup Hardware• Multiple configurations

available• 819 Kit

– Lantronix UDS100 w/power adapter– Data tap– Serial cable – 25 pin male – Serial cable – 9 pin female to 25 pin male– 9 pin female to 25 pin male converter– 25 pin female to 9 pin male converter

Serial Connection Instrument Directly to UnityConnect™

InstrumentLIS

UnityConnect™

Serial Connection Instrument with LIS

InstrumentLIS LIS

UnityConnect™

Data Tap

Network Data Stream Method

• Data flows in real-time from a laboratory system across a network to UnityConnect™

using a wired or wirelessconnection

• Easily handles multiple connections

• Optimal solution for immediate access to data in QC data management (Unity™) software for run-time decisions and peer group comparison

Network Data Stream - Setup

Step One: Setup Hardware• Multiple configurations

available• 818 Kit

– Wireless Lantronix UDS100 w/power adapter– Data tap– Serial cable – 25 pin male – Serial cable – 9 pin female to 25 pin male– 9 pin female to 25 pin male converter– 25 pin female to 9 pin male converter

InstrumentLIS LIS

Lantronix Box

Data Tap

Network Connection Instrument with LIS

UnityConnect™

Ethernet CableTo Network

Lab Network

What is TCP/IP?

• The communication format used on a network

What does the Lantronix box do?

• Takes serial communication and converts it to TCP/IP

InstrumentLIS LIS

Wireless Lantronix Box

Data Tap

Wireless Network Connection Instrument With LIS

Lab Network

UnityConnect™

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Data Stream MethodsUnityConnect™ and Unity™ Software

UnityConnect™


Web-based software:


Desktop software:

Unity Desktop®

Unity Real Time®

Data stream from yourinstrument, middleware, or LIS

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Data stream from yourinstrument, middleware, or LIS

UnityConnect™

Unity Web® 2.0Unity Real Time® onlineUnity Desktop®

Unity Real Time®

Unity Real Time® onlineUnity Desktop®

Unity Real Time®

WebConnect™ 2.0

Unity Web® 2.0Unity Real Time® online

NOTE: Connectivity solution usage information per Connectivity Product Manager, Steve Still.

SummaryUnityConnect™ and Unity™ Software

Possible configurations

Thank You

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