- Overview
An overview of the concepts that define structure and behavior in PLA 3.0.
- Data aggregation
Data aggregation in PLA 3.0 lets you automatically transfer data and results from source to target PLA 3.0 documents, thus supporting complex and compliant operations. Manually entering data in spreadsheets or other programs is not necessary.
- Data tables
Data tables in PLA 3.0 act as containers for observation data or referenced data. You use them to configure the display of observation data and to set up automated data flows between PLA 3.0 documents, thus minimizing the need for manual interaction.
- Documents
PLA 3.0 securely stores all your data within electronic documents. Documents are organized within a database and presented through a folder tree for easy navigation and access. Your data remains complete, accurate, and consistent throughout its life cycle, thus ensuring data integrity.
- Extensibility
PLA 3.0 uses a modular architecture, consisting of a core system called framework and specialized modules referred to as add-ons. This design lets you extend the system's capabilities by integrating extra modules without modifying the core software.
- Flexible plate layouts
PLA 3.0 supports flexible plate layouts that you can configure according to your experimental needs, such as microplates, tube racks, or agar plates. To define these layouts, you use position factors. They let you associate observation data with its physical location on the measurement system.
- Templates
Templates let you predefine the analytical method and the assay layout. During routine use, you only need to enter your experimental data. Use templates when you want to run the same assay setup on a regular basis without changing the analytical parameters.
