Chromatography Information Systems

Chromatography data management system (CDMS), or chromatography data system (CDS) is a set of dedicated data-collection tools that interface and/or integrate with a laboratory`s chromatography equipment.

A base CDS set up a desired methodology to be used by the chromatography equipment, acquire data from it, process the acquired data, store the information in a database, and interface with other laboratory informatics systems to import and export files and data.

General features of a CDS

A CDS may be set up for use in three primary ways:

-    as a standalone system that controls two or more chromatographs
-    as a standalone system that controls a single chromatograph, including LC-MS or GC-MS instruments
-    as a networked system that controls multiple instruments in one or more labs

In operation, a CDS provides multiple features, including (but not limited to):

• sample and blank processing
• integration of peaks and construction of calibration curves
• data analysis, visualization, and validation
• third-party software integration
• third-party instrument integration
• data warehousing from multiple instruments
• workflow management
• procedure and experiment development and scheduling
• out-of-specification and out-of-tolerance testings
• audit trail and compliance control

Chromeleon Chromatography Data System (CDS) Software