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Automated Pipette Calibration in a Regulated Environment Plus SpeedCal or MCP Multi-Channel Balance Support
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Pipette Tracker Pro+™ |
Pipette Tracker Pro+ is an enhanced edition of the Pipette Tracker Pro software that enables the use of multi-channel balances such as the 12-channel SpeedCal balance from Sartorius or up to 5 Mettler MCPs.
Both the Pipette Tracker Pro and Pipette Tracker Pro+ editions have been designed to work together over a network using the same database. Only workstations that require the multi-channel balance support would need the Pro+ edition of the software.
Just like Pipette Tracker Pro, the Pro+ version schedules pipette calibrations, automates data collection during calibration, performs all calculations and corrections and produces all required reports. It is suitable for single and multi-channel pipettes and liquid dispensers of fixed or variable volume, as well as volumetric glassware.
• Meets 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements
• Meets ISO/EN 8655, ASTM E1154, DIN 12650, ISO 9000, NCCLS and GLP requirements
• Automatically schedules pipettes for calibration testing
• Automatically collects calibration data from any RS232 balance
• Automatically collects calibration data from Sartorius SpeedCal or up to 5 Mettler MCP’s
• Includes a database of manufacturers calibration specifications for over 1100 pipettes
• Maintains a complete calibration history for all pipettes
• Supports Oracle and SQL Server databases
• Includes 4 modes for performing calibrations: Addition, Addition-Tare, Subtraction and
Subtraction-Tare
• Corrects for evaporation loss and environmental conditions such as temperature, barometric
pressure and relative humidity
• Performs all calculations associated with pipette testing
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Meet 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Requirements
Pipette Tracker Pro+ includes the same functionality as Pipette Tracker Pro required to meet with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance requirements:
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User ID and Passwords control access to all areas of the software, assigning appropriate security access levels to each individual user |
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Electronic Signature challenges can require the user to confirm their identity before carrying out critical functions |
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The Audit Trail function logs all system activity and changes, using date and time stamping. All changes are recorded along with who made the change and why the change was made |
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A workstation can be automatically locked out if left inactive for a specified period of time, preventing undocumented access to an unattended workstation |
Improved Organization and Access to Pipette Calibration Data
Information including serial number, manufacturer, pipette type and pipette location is permanently recorded into the database for each device. Pipette Tracker Pro+ can also track and store information about the pipette tips used for a calibration. All test results are saved for each pipette providing a full calibration history for each pipette, which can be accessed at any time.
Maintaining a full and secure electronic record of calibration testing results and scheduling eliminates the need for maintenance of paper-based records.
Control the Balance from the Software
Pipette Tracker Pro+’s bi-directional command feature can send any command to a balance that it is capable of receiving and responding to these commands.
When used with the Sartorius SpeedCal, Pipette Tracker Pro+ communicates with the 12-channel balance to automatically tare, activate and light up the channels to dispense the next sample into. When the balance is ready, the software prompts the user to add the sample then select OK to retrieve all channel’s weight values.
When used with Mettler MCP’s, the software collects the data that is automatically output from up to 5 balances without sending any commands. As each weight value is sent from each balance, the software adds the results to appropriate balance column then prompts the user to add the next sample to the next available balance and start its weighing process.
Cycle Timer
ISO/EN 8655 identifies uneven rhythm and timing as a potential source of error when pipetting. The standard further recommends that, when testing pipette, the test cycle time be kept to a minimum and be kept as regular as possible.
Pipette Tracker Pro+ supports the standard by including a Cycle Timer that provides an audible prompt that helps the analyst to pipette at regular intervals. Because it is an audible prompt, the analyst can work accurately and precisely without having to be located right at the computer. The use of the Cycle Timer to promote consistent cycle times increases the accuracy of the calibration process.
Full Automation of All Calculations
Pipette Tracker Pro+ performs all calculations in accordance with the requirements as defined in ISO 8655.
Environmental variables that are often responsible for adversely affecting gravimetric test results are automatically taken into account. During calibration runs, evaporation, temperature, barometric pressure and relative humidity are immediately factored into mass-to-volume calculations as sample results arrive at the computer from the balance.
Automated Scheduling
Pipette Tracker Pro+ automatically schedules calibration testing for all pipettes in the database by automatically checking each pipette record against the current date to determine if testing is due.
Automated scheduling ensures that regular testing takes place without incurring the cost of having to manually monitor pipette testing intervals.
Reporting
The Pipette Tracker Pro+ software includes standard reports for calibrations, work-lists, inventory and calibration history that are automatically installed. A powerful report editor gives users access to existing templates and all fields within the database as well as other files such as incorporating your company logo image right into the report allowing users to easily create new highly customized reports. Each report can not only be generated as hard-copy print-out but also as a Text, Excel®, HTML, Tagged Image or Adobe Portable Document (.pdf) file.
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