Benefits
SAPTM ERP is used almost in all chemical/petrochemical and pharmaceutical companies world-wide. By the use of the PLM QM module a broad variety of functionality is achieved, which formerly was reserved for the traditional Laboratory Information and Management Systems. However, the SAP PLM QM module provides no facilities for a direct link to the level of laboratory equipment; thus, in the legally regulated area this system is limited in acceptance. But now, for the first time, the new Middleware LABS/QM offers the possibility to connect any measuring device or analytical system directly to the SAPTM QM. Therefore, errors caused by manual data entry are entirely excluded, and, in this way a GxP/FDA compliant workflow is achievable. In addition, the Middleware LABS/QM increases the automation level in the laboratory, thus leading to an improved efficiency of the employees, resulting in cutting the costs of the entire laboratory workflow.
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Workflow
The information on the SAPTM inspection lot is directly converted by the Middleware LABS/QM to a suitable data format for measuring instruments and systems. For example, this information can be used for generating sequences within all common chromatography data systems, like Agilent Chemstation®, Cerity® and EZChrom Elite®, Dionex Chromeleon®, Jasco Chrompass®, Perkin Elmer Turbochrom® or Totalchrom®, Varian Galaxie®, Waters Millenium32® and Empower2®. In addition, the derived data are suitable as sample information for a variety of further analytical instruments and control software, e.g. for IC, ICP, AAS, IR, NIR, elemental analysers and others.
As well as analytical systems with a complex structure as mentioned above, even simple laboratory devices can be connected directly to the SAPTM QM via the LABS/QM, e.g. scales, gauges, or automatic titrators. After completing the measurement and performing a review within the analytical control software, the results are transferred to the Middleware LABS/QM for additional calculations and conversions, e.g. in consideration of references, blanks, or control samples and others. Thereafter, the analytical data are transferred via the Middleware directly to the inspection lot/test unit of SAPTM QM, where, as usual, the valuation of the results is achieved, thus, completing the treatment of the inspection lot/test unit, reaching the usage decision, and, as a result, the subsequent tasks can be triggered off; e.g. transfer posting of the inventory:
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Technology
The connection between the Middleware LABS/QM and one or even more SAPTM QM systems is set up via WEB services to the SAPTM WEB server Netweaver® and the standard communication software Exchange Infrastructure (XI). These interfaces are certified also for the LABS/Q® LIMS by SAP AG.
Because of the buffering system for information within the Middleware LABS/QM an Online and Offline operation is possible, thus, enabling an ongoing inspection and documentation in the laboratory over the complete range of 7 days a week and 24 hours a day, even if SAPTM is not available at any time!
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Scale of Functionality
- Unidirectional interface to connect simple laboratory devices
- Bidirectional interface to connect complex measuring instruments or control and calculation software
- Functions for calculations and conversions, e.g. calculation against references and blank readings
- Online / Offline operation
- Upgrades of functionality depending on attached devices and plug-ins for connections
- Statistics
- Automatic generation of inspection certificates, raw data sheets, labels and more
- Storage of raw data
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