SCION Instruments Compass Chromatography Data System

Description

Compass Chromatography Data System (CDS) is a software platform for controlling chromatographic instruments, acquiring data, processing results, and generating reports. It is designed to be scalable, functioning as a standalone application on a single workstation or as a networked client-server solution across multiple laboratories and instrument types. The system features a graphical user interface intended to streamline workflow, with functions like Dual View allowing simultaneous instrument control and data review. It includes tools for calibration, calculation, and customization to meet specific analytical needs. Compass CDS is developed to integrate with common laboratory data management systems, including LIMS, ERP, and SCADA. A central Configuration Manager allows system administrators to define user access, data storage paths, instrument configurations, and security policies in a manner compliant with regulations such as 21 CFR Part 11 and ISO/IEC 17025. The software maintains detailed audit trails of all user actions. Its acquisition architecture is flexible, permitting control to be centralized or distributed across multiple acquisition servers, with failover capabilities to maintain instrument control if a computer fails.