CSols is pleased to announce a new release of its Remote
Sampler solution for Windows 7 Tablet PCs.
Remote Sampler is a handheld based
sample collection and data capture system developed in conjunction with a number
of water companies seeking a solution to automate their field based sampling
activity.
Overview
Remote Sampler was designed to reduce costs, eliminate
paperwork and transcription errors, provide a full chain of custody and meet regulatory
requirements.
Although laboratory testing is often highly automated, many laboratories still
rely upon paper based sample scheduling and external collection systems which
rely upon manual transcription of field data and labelling of sample containers.
CSols Remote Sampler system uses ruggedized hand held computers and powerful
software, to consistently guide the sampling process, easily capture field
data, accurately assign samples to their correct containers and return all
information electronically to internal IT systems such as LIMS, without the
need for paper schedules, worksheets or further manual registration in the
laboratory.
Managing Sampling
The Remote Sampler Hub software is at the heart of the system and is used by
the Sampling Manager(s) to efficiently manage their collection schedules and
staff to ensure samples are correctly sampled and arrive safely and quickly at
their appropriate destination laboratory.
When a Remote Sampler system is configured with wireless broadband, a Sampling
Manager now gets the option to electronically track the physical progress of
each sampler via Google maps, to reschedule routes dynamically to account for
holidays and emergencies and to get immediate notification that sampling is
complete at individual locations.
User Guided operation
The Remote Sampler software running on the hand held device is not simply a
task scheduling tool but a configurable application guiding each sampler
consistently through the required sampling protocols. The software can
optionally be configured with an integrated satellite navigation system to get
the sampler quickly and safely to the sampling location. Wizard based forms
guide the sampler through the recording of field measurements, reading of
barcodes from empty sample containers and the electronic transfer of all data
when completed. Photographs and positive identification via GPS coordinates of
sampling points can also be stored.
Where samples require transportation via a courier the software will collect
appropriate location and storage details and uses this together with GPS
co-ordinates, collection times and login details to create an extensive audit
and custody trail. The software also supports unscheduled or ad hoc sampling
for emergency samples.
Sampling in different settings
With the features provided at both the Hub and PDA, the Remote Sampler's system
capabilities extend beyond the original requirements for clean, trade and
effluent water sampling and also offers solutions for the following areas:
-
Environmental sampling - for the collection of water and waste samples such
as water sampling to support legionella screening of ventilation systems, or
monitoring of waste storage locations.
- Field surveys - for the collection of soil, geological, ore or horticultural
samples required for commercial or research based surveys
- Clinical screening - for the collection of samples with or without sampling
kits when a clinician visit is required and patient details need recording
Regulatory requirements
The embedded chain of custody meets the regulatory requirements of the
regulatory bodies e.g. the UKAS Accreditation Requirements for Sampling and
Testing in Accordance with the Drinking Water Testing Specification - DWTS UK
Drinking Water Inspectorate (Water) and the Food Standards Agency, and can be
transferred to LIMS or other IT systems.
Specific Sampling Requirements
If your existing field data collection and sampling system could be improved
using CSols Remote Sampler then please contact us. We'd be happy to discuss and
understand your requirements in greater detail at no obligation and can arrange
a product demonstration.
To arrange a demonstration please call +44
(0) 1928 513535 or send an email to
enquiry@csols.com.. For further information about CSols visit
www.csols.com
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