|
Slide#1 |
Thank you chairman.
This is the final session of this morning and this is the last subject
to get gorgeous lunch.
This is the 2nd presentation of Open LA21 Project follows LA2000, here
in Palm Springs. Today, I would like to introduce you a progress of the
project such as Standard and the development of Module Unit as a representative
of Open LA21 Project Member. |
|
Slide#2
 |
Here are the missions of Open LA21 Project.
There are several of concept on Laboratory Automation such as Front End
Automation, Work Cell and Total Lab Automation. We believe that the Modular
Automation would be the core and common concept of them.
For instance, either Front End Automation, Work Cell or TLA could be a
one variation of Modular Automation.
But for this, Modular Automation should be Open Architecture.
Then, customer would be able to chose suitable Modular Automation with
their need flexibly. |
|
Slide#3
 |
Here is the image of Modular Automation.
The purpose of the Project is the earliest development of various modules
by multiple manufacture. It is difficult to line-up such kind of various
modules within short period by one company.
|
|
Slide#4
|
Here is the Road Map, we have presented 2 years ago.
We are almost on the schedule. Today, I would like to introduce some of
the progress of our project, Standards and Prototype of Analysis Modules. |
|
Slide#5
|
Now, our member of Open LA21 Project becomes 10 companies. The participants
of the project has been increasing steadily including customers as an advisor. |
|
Slide#6
|
Basically, Open LA21 Project is based on NCCLS Standards...
and We are trying to decide some more detail points to realize True, Practical,
Plug-and-play Modular Automation system with open environment. |
|
Slide#7
 |
NCCLS Standard is consisting of 5 categories. For the Laboratory Automation
System, AUTO 1 and AUTO 5 are strongly related to it.
All, through Auto 1 to 5 have approved already. |
|
Slide#8
 |
Open LA21 Standard is consisting of Mechanical Standard,Electrical Standards,
andData Communication Standard.
You can see the detail of Open LA21 Standard through our Homepage. It may
be boring but I would like to introduce some of them. Please be patience
for a while. |
|
Slide#9
 |
We have finished almost of our work on Mechanical Standard. Mechanical
Standard is consisting of those 8 categories. I would like to show you
some example. |
|
Slide#10
 |
So we have finished almost of work on Mechanical Standards. And we are
now working for some detail issue which are not the mandatory such as Designs,
Image and Operation. |
|
Slide#11
 |
Such as the size of covers or space between floor and cover. That will
influence to the image of the system. |
|
Slide#12
 |
Also, it is important to adjust to NCCLS Standards in terms of Height.
We are also discussing Water Supply and Drain System for Analyzer. |
|
Slide#13
 |
Next is the Electrical Standard. We also have finished almost of work for
those 6 categories on Electrical Standard. |
|
Slide#14
 |
This is the standard for Power Supply. AC200V will be supplied through
the Sample Transportation Line to each modules. |
|
Slide#15
 |
Module Unit shall be grounded each other though the steel covers of the
units. |
|
Slide#16
 |
Start Up and Shut Down of the whole unit should be made by one button.
Therefore, each Module Unit must apply to the Remote Control from the STS.
This is the example of Control Circuit using Photo Coupler. |
|
Slide#17
 |
This is the standard for Switch Symbols.
In Open LA Standard, multiple vender will supply the multiple unit. But
the Operation must be instructed by the same expression. We are going to
use IEC Standard. |
|
Slide#18
 |
For the Electrical Safety, it is decided in IEC61010-1. And Open LA Standard
will follow it. |
|
Slide#19
 |
For EMC, each Module Unit should be applied to these Emission and Immunity
defined by IEC. |
|
Slide#20
 |
And it shall also be applied to UL and CSA Certificate. |
|
Slide#21
 |
The last topics on the standard is Data Communication.
We are planning to incorporate HL-7 which has been widely accepted as the
communication standard. HL-7 Japan Edition has approved by Working Group
of JAHIS on June 21, 2001. It has also presented on their Homepage and
will be released as Online Regulation Ver. 2.0. |
|
Slide#22
 |
In the next session, I would like to introduce you a progress of R&D
of each modules. |
|
Slide#23
 |
This is the Pre-Analytical Module Developed by ALOKA. |
|
Slide#24
 |
High-Sensitive Immunoassay Module jointly developed by TOYOBO, Nippon Chemiphar
and A&T. |
|
Slide#25
 |
High Sensitive Immuno-assay Module developed by TOSOH.
Now, as you see, there is keeping fair competition even among Open LA21
Project inside. |
|
Slide#26
 |
Clinical Chemistry Module developed by JEOL.
A&T is also planning to develop the Chemistry Module. |
|
Slide#27
 |
Urine Sedimentation Module developed by TOYOBO and A&T. |
|
Slide#28
 |
This is the Top View of Open LA Modules.
Blue part is the Sample Track Line developed by A&T. Sample Transportation
Line runs the back of Analyzer. And sample will be taken by Outside Sampling
by the Analyzer. The analyzer based on Open LA21 Standard can be used as
Stand Alone without any modification. Non Standardized analyzer can be
connected to the Track Line if it is applied to Outside Sampling. But in
this case, foot print will become larger because it needs a maintenance
space both side of the analyzer. The Sample Transportation System can be
a Single Tube or Rack Transportation. |
|
Slide#29
 |
We have exhibited the prototype of several Open LA Modules in JSCLA last
year. Here is the Rack Buffer Unit, Urine Sedimentation Module and High
Sensitive Immunoassay Module developed by A&T. |
|
Slide#30
 |
Here is the up-dated Road Map.
The project has started in 1999. We made the first presentation at LA2000
here in Palm Springs. We listed the draft of Open LA Standard. We have
exhibited some of the prototype last year. And we plan to finish the development
of basic modules in this year. And have a plan to launch the system in
next year. |
|
Slide#31
 |
The project is still under preparation. But the goal, actually it is real
starting point, will become closer. With facing the starting of marketing,
2 topics come arise to us. Total Quality Assurance & Customer Service.
As same as analyzer we need to guaranty the performance of total system.
And that requires the necessity of the authorized reagent or consumables.
Also, Integrated Remote Maintenance by an appropriate organization will
be required. Furthermore, we think that Automation System should be the
Core System for Laboratory Information System. Or , at least it should
strongly communicate with Laboratory Information System to provide the
advanced information on Laboratory Testing. I am hoping that we could introduce
you these concept in near future. |
|
Slide#32
 |
For our further activity or up-dated information please visit our homepage
www. Openla21.net
We are looking forward to have a contact not only from customer but also
from American Manufacture. |
|
Slide#33
 |
At the end of my presentation. I would like to introduce you an exciting
event of Laboratory Automation. The 3rd Cherry Blossom Symposium which
will be held on April 3rd in Hamamatsu near to Mt.Fuji. Here is the homepage
address of the Symposium. The address is listed on the back cover of JALA.
Thank you very much! |
