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Dynalab Features
Main Features
Multi-user, three tier software solution
(database, server and clients)
The system consists of the following parts:
A database
which can be MS-Access for a very small system or e.g. MS-Sql Server or Oracle for a typical medium to
big system. Also other relational databases can be considered on request.
Application server
This program runs in the background and performs most of the actual work, including all database updates.
Client programs
This program is the interface with the user and includes the main menu that allows the user to reach all the
functions in the system.
Setup programs
The normal setup program is used for routine changes in the configuration. The advanced setup is used to
make the initial configuration and more advanced changes in the configuration.
Instrument server (optional)
This is a separate program that interfaces to the different analytical instruments. It includes drivers for the
most common instruments on the market and new ones are continuously added and offered at fixed prices.
Web client (optional)
A simplified client where external/internal clients can submit sample orders and view their results can be
offered on request.
Sample register server (optional)
A separate program to receive sample or complete customer orders from external systems.
Transmission server (optional)
A separate program that transmits data to external systems and also handles the E-mail option
Scalable, modular system
The system can be configured from a very small system with a few instruments, one or two users and MS Access
as database to a large, distributed system with 10+ instruments, 10+ concurrent users and a SQL server (MS SQL
Server or Oracle) as central database.
A small system can be fitted on a single computer whereas a bigger system requires several client PC’s and
preferably a central server for the application server and the database.
Interfaces to external systems
We customize the Sample Register Server and Transmission Server to handle the communication with special
external systems. Several communication types and protocols can be handled. For example : File exchange,
TCP/IP, E-mail, IP secure , DMQ, MQ or other so called ‘middlewares’.
Standard interfaces to the most common instruments
Analytical instruments are connected to the instrument server via serial connections RS-232 or TCP-IP or file
scanning over the network using the instruments standard protocol.
Drivers for the most common XRF and OES instruments are standardly included and additional instrument
drivers or connection methods are continuously added and offered at the same fixed price
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