Overlord3 remoting for pc network control of lab automation workcells

A novel feature integrated into Overlord3 is Overlord3 remoting. Overlord3 Remoting allows two or more Overlord3 controlled workcells to communicate with each other.

Run over a simple Local Area Network (LAN), with either a local Ethernet hub, or the site network, Overlord3 Remoting provides the communication layers for inter PC control.

There is one master Overlord3 Remoting node, and as many Overlord3 Remoting nodes as you require.

• Easy to set up, no programming skills required
• Allows processor hungry equipment like plate readers and pipetting stations to run on their own PC
• Increase throughput of samples through the system
• Aid system setup and maintenance
• Provide an excellent solution for multiple processing of samples through a number of different automated workcells
• Allow control of a number of laboratory workcells from a central point or LIMS, with full data recording and process monitoring
• Fully integrated into Overlord3

• PC based, Windows XP
• Run, query and communicate to remote PCs built in the interface

• Command of additional Overlord3 controlled workcells
• Send commands to run
• Send or recover key variable values
• Determine status of workcell, IDLE or BUSY