Analysis device management device

Abstract

The present invention provides an analytical equipment management device capable of easily managing analytical equipment. An information acquisition unit acquires identification information for identifying each analytical equipment and consumable information indicating the usage status of consumables included in each analytical equipment from a control device. The identification information and the consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit are held by an information holding unit. A list screen of the identification information held by the information holding unit is displayed on a display device by a display control unit. In addition, based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit, the usage status of consumables for each analytical equipment is displayed on the list screen by the display control unit.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an analytical equipment management device. Background Art

[0002] In research facilities for sample analysis, there are sometimes provided a plurality of analytical devices such as gas chromatographs, liquid chromatographs, or mass spectrometers. In addition, in such an analytical system, there are provided management devices such as a database management system, a laboratory data management system, or a laboratory information management system (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). The plurality of analytical devices are managed by the management device. Users belonging to the analytical system of the research facility can perform analysis of samples by using the required analytical devices.

[0003] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2008-241386 Summary of the Invention

[0004] [Problems to be Solved by the Invention]

[0005] In order to appropriately manage each analytical device, a user of the analytical system needs to start the inherent control software corresponding to each analytical device and appropriately confirm the usage status of consumables of the analytical device (for example, remaining amount, usage time, or usage frequency). However, each time the usage status of the consumables is confirmed, it is troublesome to start the control software of each analytical device every time. In addition, the form in which the control software presents the status of the consumables varies depending on the model of the analytical device. Therefore, it is sometimes not easy to appropriately confirm the status of the consumables.

[0006] An object of the present invention is to provide an analytical equipment management device that can easily manage analytical equipment.

[0007] [Technical Means for Solving the Problems]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention relates to an analytical equipment management device that is used together with control devices and display devices of a plurality of different types of analytical devices for analyzing samples. The analytical equipment management device includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires identification information for identifying each analytical device and consumable information indicating the usage status of consumables included in each analytical device from the control device; an information storage unit that stores the identification information and the consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit; and a display control unit that displays a list screen of the identification information stored by the information storage unit on the display device and displays the usage status of the consumables of each analytical device on the list screen based on the consumable information stored by the information storage unit.

[0009] [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to the present invention, the management of analytical equipment can be easily performed. Description of the Drawings

[0011] Figure 1 FIG. is a diagram showing the structure of an analysis system including an analysis device management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0012] Figure 2 FIG. is a diagram showing the structure of the analysis device management apparatus.

[0013] Figure 3 FIG. is a diagram showing an example of a list screen displayed on a display device.

[0014] Figure 4 FIG. is a diagram showing Figure 3 an example of a usage status display section of

[0015] Figure 5 FIG. is a diagram showing Figure 2 an example of a flowchart of an algorithm for a display process executed by the analysis device management apparatus of

[0016] Figure 6 FIG. is a diagram showing the structure of the analysis device management apparatus in a modified example. Detailed Description of the Invention

[0017] (1) Structure of the Analysis System

[0018] Hereinafter, an analysis device management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Figure 1 FIG. is a diagram showing the structure of an analysis system including an analysis device management apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention. As Figure 1 shown, the analysis system 100 includes a plurality of analysis devices 10, a plurality of control devices 20, and an analysis device management apparatus 30. The plurality of control devices 20 respectively correspond to the plurality of analysis devices 10. Each control device 20 and the analysis device management apparatus 30 are connected to a network 110 so as to be able to communicate with each other.

[0019] The categories of the plurality of analysis devices 10 are different from each other. The categories of the analysis devices 10 may include, for example, a liquid chromatograph, a gas chromatograph, a liquid chromatography mass spectrometer, a gas chromatography mass spectrometer, an ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer, an infrared spectrophotometer, a spark discharge emission spectroscopic analyzer, or an atomic absorption spectrophotometer. In addition, the categories of the analysis devices 10 may also include, for example, an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, an inductively coupled plasma optical emission spectrometer, an energy dispersive X-ray analyzer, a wavelength dispersive X-ray analyzer, an atomic force microscope, an electron probe microanalyzer, a particle size distribution measuring device, a microchip electrophoresis device, a precision universal testing machine, a balance, or a non-destructive inspection device.

[0020] Each control device 20 is implemented by an information processing device such as a personal computer, and includes a Central Processing Unit (CPU) and a memory. An inherent control software is installed in each control device 20. Each control device 20 controls the operation of the analysis device 10 based on the control software that is started and installed during the operation of the corresponding analysis device 10, and records the usage status of the consumables of the analysis device 10.

[0021] In the case where the analysis device 10 is a liquid chromatograph, the usage status of the consumables includes, for example, the usage amount of the mobile phase, the usage time of the pump, the usage time of the lamp, or the number of uses of the needle. In the case where the analysis device 10 is a gas chromatograph, the usage status of the consumables includes, for example, the number of uses of the septum or the number of uses of the insert. In the case where the analysis device 10 is a mass spectrometer, the usage status of the consumables includes, for example, the usage time of the rotary pump. The usage status of the consumables may also include the remaining amount, the remaining available time, or the remaining available number of times instead of the usage amount, the usage time, or the number of uses.

[0022] The analysis device management device 30 is implemented by an information processing device such as a personal computer, includes a CPU and a memory, and is capable of connecting to a display device 120. The display device 120 includes, for example, a liquid crystal display panel or an organic electroluminescence (EL) panel. The analysis device management device 30 displays a list screen showing the identification information for identifying the analysis device 10 and the usage status of the consumables for each analysis device 10 on the display device 120. Details of the analysis device management device 30 will be described below.

[0023] (2) Analysis Device Management Device

[0024] Figure 2 is a diagram showing the structure of the analysis device management device 30. As Figure 2 shown, the analysis device management device 30 includes an information acquisition unit 31, an information storage unit 32, a consumption degree evaluation unit 33, a consumable determination unit 34, a device determination unit 35, and a display control unit 36 as functional units. The CPU of the analysis device management device 30 executes a control program stored in the memory, thereby implementing the functional units of the analysis device management device 30. Part or all of the functional units of the analysis device management device 30 may also be implemented by hardware such as an electronic circuit.

[0025] During the operation of any one of the control devices 20, the information acquisition unit 31 acquires the identification information of the corresponding analysis device 10 from the control device 20, and regularly acquires consumable information indicating the usage status of the consumables of the analysis device 10. In addition, the information acquisition unit 31 regularly acquires result information indicating the analysis results obtained by the corresponding analysis device 10 from the operating control device 20.

[0026] Even after the power supply of the control device 20 is turned off (i.e., shut down), the information storage unit 32 stores the identification information and consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31. In addition, when the same control device 20 as the previously operated control device 20 is operated again, the information storage unit 32 updates the already stored consumable information with the newly acquired consumable information by the information acquisition unit 31. Whether the same control device 20 is operating is determined based on the identification information.

[0027] The consumption degree evaluation unit 33 evaluates the consumption degree of each consumable stored by the information storage unit 32. In this example, the consumption degree refers to the amount of consumption. Specifically, when the consumable is a liquid flow or the like, the consumption degree of the consumable is the remaining amount relative to the maximum storage amount. When the consumable is a pump or a lamp or the like, the consumption degree of the consumable is the remaining available time relative to the maximum available time. When the consumable is a needle, a partition, an insert or the like, the consumption degree of the consumable is the remaining available number of times relative to the maximum available number of times.

[0028] The consumable determination unit 34 determines whether each consumable needs to be replaced based on the consumption degree evaluated by the consumption degree evaluation unit 33. In this example, for the consumption degree of each consumable, a first threshold value and a second threshold value are determined in advance. The second threshold value is less than the first threshold value. Consumables with a consumption degree greater than the first threshold value are determined to be "do not need to be replaced". Consumables with a consumption degree less than or equal to the first threshold value and greater than the second threshold value are determined to be "replacement time is approaching". Consumables with a consumption degree less than or equal to the second threshold value are determined to be "need to be replaced".

[0029] The device determination unit 35 determines whether each analysis device 10 can be used based on the determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit 34. In this example, the analysis device 10 for which all consumables are determined to be "do not need to be replaced" is determined to be "no consumables need to be replaced". The analysis device 10 for which no consumables are determined to be "need to be replaced" and at least some consumables are determined to be "replacement time is approaching" is determined to be "there are consumables with replacement time approaching". The analysis device 10 for which at least some consumables are determined to be "need to be replaced" is determined to be "there are consumables that need to be replaced".

[0030] The display control unit 36 displays a list screen of the identification information held by the information holding unit 32 on the display device 120. In addition, the display control unit 36 displays the consumption degree of the consumables for each analysis device 10 on the list screen in a manner corresponding to the identification information of the analysis device 10, based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit 32 and the evaluation result obtained by the consumption degree evaluation unit 33. Further, the display control unit 36 further displays the determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit 34 on the list screen as replacement required information, and the display control unit 36 further displays the determination result obtained by the device determination unit 35 on the list screen as usability information.

[0031] When the result information is acquired by the information acquisition unit 31, the display control unit 36 displays the analysis result on the list screen in a manner corresponding to the identification information of the analysis device 10, based on the acquired result information. The analysis result includes, for example, a liquid chromatography chart, a gas chromatography chart, or a mass spectrometry chart. In addition, when the analysis device 10 is a liquid chromatograph, the consumable information further includes the type of mobile phase. In this case, the display control unit 36 displays the type of mobile phase on the list screen based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit 32.

[0032] (3) List screen

[0033] Figure 3 is a diagram showing an example of the list screen displayed on the display device 120. As Figure 3 shown, on the list screen 121, a plurality of display areas 122 corresponding to a plurality of analysis devices 10 ( Figure 1 ) are arranged, for example, in a vertically arranged manner. In each display area 122, an identification information display unit 123, an analysis result display unit 124, and a usage status display unit 125 are arranged, for example, in the order from left to right. The order in which the identification information display unit 123, the analysis result display unit 124, and the usage status display unit 125 are arranged is not limited to this example.

[0034] The identification information of the corresponding analysis device 10 is displayed in the identification information display unit 123. The identification information may include the model name or device name of the analysis device 10, and may also include a thumbnail image of the analysis device 10. In addition, based on the determination result obtained by Figure 2 the device determination unit 35, the usability information is displayed in the identification information display unit 123. In this example, in the identification information display unit 123 corresponding to the analysis device 10 determined as "no consumables need to be replaced", "consumables with an approaching replacement time", and "consumables need to be replaced", blue, yellow, and red indicators are respectively displayed as the usability information. The usability information may also be displayed as a combination of indicators of other colors.

[0035] The method of displaying the availability information is not limited to the above examples. For example, in the identification information display unit 123 corresponding to the analysis device 10 determined to be "no consumables need to be replaced" or "there are consumables approaching the replacement time", the availability information may not be displayed. In this case, the availability information is displayed in the identification information display unit 123 corresponding to the analysis device 10 determined to be "there are consumables that need to be replaced".

[0036] Alternatively, in the identification information display unit 123 corresponding to the analysis device 10 determined to be "no consumables need to be replaced", the availability information may not be displayed. In this case, the availability information is displayed in the identification information display unit 123 corresponding to the analysis device 10 determined to be "there are consumables approaching the replacement time" or "there are consumables that need to be replaced". In addition, the availability information is not displayed by a color-based indicator, but by a string representing the content of the availability information or an indicator such as "!".

[0037] In the analysis result display unit 124, during the operation of the corresponding analysis device 10, the analysis result obtained by the analysis device 10 is updated and displayed in real time. In at least one of the identification information display unit 123 and the analysis result display unit 124, it is possible to display which one of "Running" and "Ready" the operating state of the corresponding analysis device 10 is in.

[0038] The usage status display unit 125 displays the usage status of the consumables of the corresponding analysis device 10. In the case where the analysis device 10 is a liquid chromatograph, the type of mobile phase may also be further displayed in the usage status display unit 125 corresponding to the analysis device 10. Figure 4 It represents Figure 3 An example of the usage status display unit 125 of. In Figure 4 In the example of, for the mobile phases in the first to sixth bottles held in the tray, the consumption degrees evaluated by Figure 2 the consumption degree evaluation unit 33 are displayed.

[0039] Specifically, the consumption degrees of the mobile phases in the first to sixth bottles are 75%, 50%, 100%, 25%, 0%, and 8% respectively. These consumption degrees are further visually displayed not only by numerical values but also by the marks in the pie chart. By visually confirming the numerical values or the marks in the pie chart representing the consumption degrees, the user can easily understand the benchmarks for the periods before the replacement of each consumable (in this example, the mobile phase).

[0040] In addition, in the usage status display unit 125, based on Figure 2The determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit 34 indicates whether replacement information is required. In this example, the mobile phases in the first to third bottles are determined as "no replacement required", and the markers of the pie chart indicating the degree of consumption are displayed in blue. The mobile phases in the fourth and sixth bottles are determined as "replacement approaching", and the markers of the pie chart indicating the degree of consumption are displayed in yellow. The mobile phase in the fifth bottle is determined as "replacement required", and the numerical value indicating the degree of consumption is displayed in red. The determination result can also be displayed with other combinations of colors. In addition, in Figure 4 it, the difference in colors is represented by the difference in the hatching patterns.

[0041] The display method of whether replacement information is required is not limited to the above example. For example, for consumables determined as "no replacement required" or "replacement approaching", the display of whether replacement information is required may not be shown on the usage status display unit 125. In this case, for consumables determined as "replacement required", the display of whether replacement information is required is shown on the usage status display unit 125.

[0042] Alternatively, for consumables determined as "no replacement required", the display of whether replacement information is required may not be shown on the usage status display unit 125. In this case, for consumables determined as "replacement approaching" or "replacement required", the display of whether replacement information is required is shown on the usage status display unit 125. In addition, the display of whether replacement information is required is not based on a color-based indicator, but on a string indicating the content of the said whether replacement information is required or an indicator such as "!".

[0043] (4) Display process

[0044] Figure 5 It represents a flowchart of an example of an algorithm for the display process executed by the Figure 2 analysis equipment management device 30. The information acquisition unit 31 determines whether any one of the control devices 20 of the analysis system 100 is in operation (step S1). If none of the control devices 20 are in operation, the information acquisition unit 31 proceeds to step S13.

[0045] If any one of the control devices 20 is in operation, the information acquisition unit 31 acquires the identification information of the corresponding analysis equipment 10 from the control device 20 (step S2). In addition, the information acquisition unit 31 acquires the consumable information of the corresponding analysis equipment 10 from the control device 20 (step S3). Further, the information acquisition unit 31 acquires the result information obtained by the corresponding analysis equipment 10 from the control device 20 (step S4). Any one of steps S2 to S4 can be executed first or simultaneously.

[0046] Next, the information storage unit 32 determines whether the same identification information as that obtained in step S2 is stored (step S5). If the same identification information is not stored, the information storage unit 32 stores the identification information obtained in step S2 (step S6). In addition, the information storage unit 32 stores the consumable information obtained in step S3 (step S7).

[0047] In step S5, if the same identification information is stored, the information storage unit 32 updates the consumable information stored in step S7 with the consumable information obtained in step S3 (step S8). In addition, the information storage unit 32 stores the updated consumable information in step S8 (step S9).

[0048] Subsequently, the consumption degree evaluation unit 33 evaluates the consumption degree of the consumables based on the consumable information stored in step S7 or step S9 (step S10). The consumable determination unit 34 determines whether it is necessary to replace the consumables based on the consumption degree of the consumables evaluated in step S10 (step S11). The equipment determination unit 35 determines whether the analysis device 10 can be used based on the determination result of the consumables in step S11 (step S12).

[0049] The display control unit 36 displays the overview screen 121 on the display device 120 based on the result information obtained in step S4, the identification information stored in step S6, the consumable information stored in steps S7 and S9, the consumption degree evaluated in step S10, and the determination results in steps S11 and S12 (step S13). Thereafter, the display control unit 36 returns to step S1.

[0050] (5) Effects

[0051] In the analysis device management device 30 of the present embodiment, the information acquisition unit 31 acquires the identification information for identifying the analysis device 10 and the consumable information indicating the usage status of the consumables included in the analysis device 10 from the control device 20. The identification information and the consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 are stored by the information storage unit 32. The overview screen 121 of the identification information stored by the information storage unit 32 is displayed on the display device 120 by the display control unit 36. In addition, based on the consumable information stored by the information storage unit 32, the usage status of the consumables of each analysis device 10 is displayed on the overview screen 121 by the display control unit 36.

[0052] With the above structure, even after the power supply of the control device 20 is disconnected, the identification information and consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit 31 are retained by the information retention unit 32. Thus, even when the control device 20 of the analysis device 10 is not operating, the overview screen 121 can be displayed on the display device 120 based on the identification information and consumable information retained by the information retention unit 32. Therefore, the user does not need to operate the control device 20 of the analysis device 10 for visual confirmation of the overview screen 121.

[0053] In addition, in the overview screen 121, a plurality of display areas 122 corresponding to a plurality of different types of analysis devices 10 are arranged. In each of the plurality of display areas 122, an identification information display unit 123 for displaying the identification information of the corresponding analysis device 10 and a usage status display unit 125 for displaying the usage status of the consumables included in the corresponding analysis device 10 are arranged.

[0054] In this way, in the overview screen 121, since the identification information of a plurality of different types of analysis devices 10 and the usage status of the consumables for each analysis device 10 are represented with high overviewability, it is not easy to overlook information. Therefore, by visually confirming the overview screen 121, the user can confirm the usage status of the consumables in each analysis device 10 at once. As a result, the user can easily manage the analysis device 10.

[0055] Specifically, the maintenance staff of the analysis system 100 can replace the consumables at an appropriate time while confirming the usage status of the consumables in each analysis device 10. By understanding the usage status of the consumables in each analysis device 10, the person in charge of the analysis system 100 can specify which analysis device 10 the executor of a specified analysis should use for the analysis.

[0056] In addition, sometimes a single sample is analyzed by continuously using a plurality of analysis devices 10 such as a pretreatment device and a mass analysis device. In such a case, by understanding the usage status of each analysis device 10, the executor of the analysis can ensure the usage scheduling of the plurality of analysis devices 10 required for the analysis. Therefore, the analysis will not be unable to continue due to the exhaustion of the consumables in any of the analysis devices 10. Therefore, waste of samples can be prevented.

[0057] In the identification information display unit 123 of the overview screen 121, the determination result obtained by the device determination unit 35 is further displayed as the usability information of the analysis device 10. The usability information includes: no consumables that need to be replaced, consumables that need to be replaced, and consumables whose replacement time is approaching. Therefore, by visually confirming the identification information display unit 123, the user can easily and in detail understand the usability of each analysis device 10.

[0058] In the usage status display section 125 of the overview screen 121, the determination result obtained by the consumable determination section 34 is further displayed as information on whether the consumable needs to be replaced. Here, the information on whether the consumable needs to be replaced includes: does not need to be replaced, needs to be replaced, and the replacement period is approaching. Therefore, by visually confirming the usage status display section 125, the user can easily and in detail understand whether each consumable needs to be replaced.

[0059] (6) Variant example

[0060] Figure 6 It is a diagram showing the structure of the analysis device management device 30 in the variant example. As Figure 6 shown, the analysis device management device 30 can be connected to the operation section 130. The operation section 130 includes an indicating device such as a mouse or a keyboard and is operated by the user.

[0061] In addition, the analysis device management device 30 further includes a selection reception section 37, a retrieval section 38, and a sorting reception section 39 as functional sections. The CPU of the analysis device management device 30 executes a control program stored in the memory, thereby implementing the functional sections of the analysis device management device 30. Part or all of the functional sections of the analysis device management device 30 can also be implemented by hardware such as an electronic circuit.

[0062] The selection reception section 37 receives the selection of the consumable whose usage status is to be displayed from the operation section 130. The user can select the required consumable by operating the operation section 130. The display control section 36 displays the usage status of the consumable whose selection has been received by the selection reception section 37 on the Figure 3 usage status display section 125. With the above structure, even when the display screen of the display device 120 is small, the usage status of the consumable selected by the user can be greatly displayed. Therefore, the user can easily visually confirm the usage status of the required consumable.

[0063] The retrieval section 38 receives the input of the retrieval condition of the consumable from the operation section 130. The retrieval condition includes, for example, the usage status or type of the consumable. The user can input the required retrieval condition by operating the operation section 130. When the retrieval section 38 receives the input of the retrieval condition, it retrieves the analysis device 10 including the consumable that satisfies the received retrieval condition. The display control section 36 displays the display area 122 ( Figure 3 ) corresponding to the analysis device 10 retrieved by the retrieval section 38 on the overview screen 121. In the displayed display area 122, the identification information display section 123, the analysis result display section 124, and the usage status display section 125 are displayed.

[0064] Therefore, the user can easily understand the analysis device 10 including consumables of the required usage status or type by visually confirming the overview screen 121. For example, the user can easily understand a liquid chromatograph including a mobile phase with a small remaining amount or a lamp with a short remaining available time. Or, the user can easily understand a liquid chromatograph including a specific type of mobile phase.

[0065] The sorting reception unit 39 receives a sorting instruction from the operation unit 130. The user can issue a sorting instruction by operating the operation unit 130. When the operation unit 130 receives a sorting instruction, the display control unit 36 changes the arrangement order of the plurality of display areas 122 displayed on the overview screen 121 according to the consumption degree of any consumable included in the analysis device 10. Each time the sorting reception unit 39 receives a sorting instruction, the arrangement order of the plurality of display areas 122 can be changed to ascending and descending orders of the consumption degree of the consumables. By issuing a sorting instruction, the user can easily understand the analysis device 10 including consumables with a large consumption degree or a small consumption degree.

[0066] (7) Other embodiments

[0067] (a) In the above embodiment, each control device 20 and the corresponding analysis device 10 are different devices, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. Each of some or all of the control devices 20 may form an analysis device together with the corresponding analysis device 10. In this case, the analysis device management device 30 obtains identification information, consumable information, or result information from the control device 20 of the operating analysis device.

[0068] (b) In the above embodiment, the usability of each analysis device 10 is evaluated in three stages: "no consumable needs to be replaced", "a consumable is approaching the replacement time", or "a consumable needs to be replaced", but the embodiment is not limited thereto. The usability of each analysis device 10 may also be evaluated in two stages: "no consumable needs to be replaced" or "a consumable needs to be replaced". Or, the usability of each analysis device 10 may not be determined. In this case, the analysis device management device 30 does not include the device determination unit 35. In addition, the display process step S12 is omitted.

[0069] (c) In the above embodiment, whether each consumable needs to be replaced is evaluated in three stages: "no replacement is required", "the replacement time is approaching", or "replacement is required", but the embodiment is not limited thereto. Whether each consumable needs to be replaced may also be evaluated in two stages: "no replacement is required" or "replacement is required". Or, whether each consumable needs to be replaced may not be determined. In this case, the analysis device management device 30 does not include the consumable determination unit 34. In addition, the display process step S11 is omitted.

[0070] (d) In the above-described embodiment, the degree of consumption of the consumable is displayed on the usage display unit 125 as the usage status of the consumable, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. Instead of the degree of consumption of the consumable, the remaining amount of the consumable, the remaining available time, or the remaining available number of times of the consumable may be displayed on the usage display unit 125 as the usage status of the consumable. In this case, the analysis equipment management device 30 does not include the consumption degree evaluation unit 33. In addition, the step S10 of the display process is omitted.

[0071] (e) In a modification of the above-described embodiment, the analysis equipment management device 30 includes all of the selection reception unit 37, the search unit 38, and the sorting reception unit 39, but the embodiment is not limited thereto. The analysis equipment management device 30 may also not include a part of the selection reception unit 37, the search unit 38, and the sorting reception unit 39.

[0072] (8) Form

[0073] Those skilled in the art can understand that the above-described multiple exemplary embodiments are specific examples of the following forms.

[0074] (First item) An analysis equipment management device of one form is used together with control devices and display devices of multiple different types of analysis equipment for analyzing a sample, and the analysis equipment management device may include:

[0075] An information acquisition unit that acquires identification information for identifying each analysis equipment and consumable information indicating the usage status of consumables included in each analysis equipment from the control device;

[0076] An information holding unit that holds the identification information and the consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit; and

[0077] A display control unit that displays a list screen of the identification information held by the information holding unit on the display device, and displays the usage status of the consumables of each analysis equipment on the list screen based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit.

[0078] With the above structure, the consumable information of multiple different types of analysis equipment (such as a liquid chromatograph or a gas chromatograph, etc.) can be confirmed simultaneously in a common list screen. In addition, the identification information and the consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit are held by the information holding unit even after the power of the control device is turned off. Thus, even when the control device is not operating, the list screen can be displayed on the display device based on the identification information and the consumable information held by the information holding unit. Therefore, the user does not need to operate the control device of the analysis equipment for visual confirmation of the list screen.

[0079] (Second item) The analysis device management device according to the first item can be

[0080] On the overview screen, a plurality of display areas corresponding to the plurality of different types of analysis devices are arranged,

[0081] In each of the plurality of display areas, an identification information display unit for displaying the identification information of the corresponding analysis device and a usage status display unit for displaying the usage status of the consumables included in the corresponding analysis device are arranged.

[0082] In this case, on the overview screen, the identification information of the plurality of different types of analysis devices and the usage status of the consumables for each analysis device are presented with high visibility. Therefore, it is not easy to miss information. Thus, the user can manage the analysis devices more easily.

[0083] (Third item) The analysis device management device according to the first or second item can be

[0084] It further includes a consumption degree evaluation unit that evaluates the consumption degree indicating the consumption level of the consumables based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit,

[0085] The display control unit displays the consumption degree evaluated by the consumption degree evaluation unit on the overview screen as the usage status of the consumables.

[0086] In this case, the user can easily understand the benchmark for the period before replacing the consumables by visually confirming the consumption degree displayed on the overview screen.

[0087] (Fourth item) The analysis device management device according to the third item can be

[0088] It further includes a consumable determination unit that determines whether it is necessary to replace the consumables based on the consumption degree evaluated by the consumption degree evaluation unit,

[0089] The display control unit further displays the determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit on the overview screen as information on whether replacement is required.

[0090] In this case, the user can easily understand whether it is necessary to replace the consumables by visually confirming the overview screen.

[0091] (Fifth item) The analysis device management device according to the fourth item can be

[0092] It further includes a device determination unit that determines whether each of the plurality of different types of analysis devices can be used based on the determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit,

[0093] The display control unit further displays the determination result obtained by the device determination unit on the list screen as the usability information.

[0094] In this case, the user can easily understand whether the analysis device can be used by visually confirming the list screen.

[0095] (Item 6) The analysis device management device according to any one of Items 1 to 5 may be

[0096] The information acquisition unit acquires result information indicating the analysis result obtained by the analysis device from the control device.

[0097] Based on the result information acquired by the information acquisition unit, the display control unit displays the analysis result on the list screen in a manner corresponding to the identification information of the analysis device.

[0098] In this case, the user can confirm the analysis result obtained by the analysis device on the list screen.

[0099] (Item 7) The analysis device management device according to any one of Items 1 to 6 may further include a selection acceptance unit that accepts the selection of the displayed consumables.

[0100] The display control unit displays the usage status of the consumables selected by the selection acceptance unit on the display device.

[0101] With the above structure, even when the display screen of the display device is small, the usage status of the consumables for which the selection has been accepted can be greatly displayed. Therefore, the user can easily visually confirm the usage status of the required consumables.

[0102] (Item 8) The analysis device management device according to any one of Items 1 to 7 may be

[0103] It further includes a retrieval unit that accepts the input of retrieval conditions for consumables and retrieves the analysis device including the consumables that meet the accepted retrieval conditions.

[0104] The display control unit displays the identification information corresponding to the analysis device retrieved by the retrieval unit and the usage status of the consumables on the display device.

[0105] In this case, the user can easily understand the analysis device including the consumables that meet the required retrieval conditions.

[0106] (Item 9) The analysis device management device according to any one of Items 1 to 8 may further include a sorting acceptance unit that accepts a sorting instruction.

[0107] When the sorting reception unit has received a sorting instruction, the display control unit changes the arrangement order of the group of the identification information displayed on the list screen and the usage status of the consumable corresponding to the identification information according to the usage status of the consumable.

[0108] In this case, on the list screen, the group of the identification information and the usage status of the consumable can be rearranged in the order corresponding to the usage status of the consumable. Therefore, the user can more easily and appropriately manage multiple different types of analysis devices.

[0109] (Tenth item) The analysis device management apparatus according to any one of the first to ninth items, any one of the multiple different types of analysis devices may include a liquid chromatograph,

[0110] The consumable information corresponding to the analysis device includes the type of the mobile phase,

[0111] The display control unit displays the type of the mobile phase on the list screen in a manner corresponding to the identification information of the analysis device based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit.

[0112] In this case, by visually confirming the list screen, the user can easily understand the type of the mobile phase included in the liquid chromatograph.

Claims

1. An analytical equipment management device, which is used together with a plurality of different types of first analytical equipment and second analytical equipment for analyzing a sample, a first control device and a second control device corresponding to the first analytical equipment and the second analytical equipment, and a display device, and is characterized in that, The analysis device management apparatus includes: an information acquisition unit that acquires identification information for identifying each analysis device and consumable information indicating the usage status of consumables included in each analysis device from the first control device and the second control device; an information storage unit that stores the identification information and the consumable information acquired by the information acquisition unit; and a display control unit that displays a common overview screen indicating the identification information stored by the information storage unit and the usage status of the consumables of each analysis device based on the consumable information stored by the information storage unit on the display device, wherein the display control unit correspondingly displays the identification information of the first analysis device and the second analysis device, and the usage status of the first consumable and the second consumable, which are different for the first analysis device and the second analysis device, on the overview screen.

2. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1, wherein, A first display area and a second display area corresponding to the first analysis device and the second analysis device respectively are arranged on the overview screen, and an identification information display unit for displaying the identification information of the corresponding analysis device and a usage status display unit for displaying the usage status of the first consumable and the second consumable included in the corresponding analysis device are arranged in each of the first display area and the second display area.

3. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, It further includes a consumption degree evaluation unit that evaluates a consumption degree indicating the consumption level of the consumables based on the consumable information stored by the information storage unit, and the display control unit displays the consumption degree evaluated by the consumption degree evaluation unit on the overview screen as the usage status of the first consumable and the second consumable.

4. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 3, wherein, It further includes a consumable determination unit that determines whether it is necessary to replace the first consumable and the second consumable based on the consumption degree evaluated by the consumption degree evaluation unit, and the display control unit further displays the determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit on the overview screen as whether replacement is required information.

5. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 4, wherein, It further includes a device determination unit that determines whether each of the first analysis device and the second analysis device can be used based on the determination result obtained by the consumable determination unit, and the display control unit further displays the determination result obtained by the device determination unit on the overview screen as whether usage is possible information.

6. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The information acquisition unit acquires result information indicating the analysis results obtained by the first analysis device and the second analysis device from the first control device and the second control device, and the display control unit displays the analysis results on the overview screen in a manner corresponding to the identification information of the first analysis device and the second analysis device based on the result information acquired by the information acquisition unit.

7. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, It further includes a selection reception unit that receives selection of the displayed consumables, and the display control unit displays the usage status of the consumables selected by the selection reception unit on the display device.

8. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein It further includes a search unit that receives input of search conditions for consumables and searches for analysis devices including consumables that meet the received search conditions. The display control unit displays the identification information corresponding to the analysis device retrieved by the retrieval unit and the usage status of the consumables on the display device.

9. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein It further includes a sorting reception unit that receives a sorting instruction. When the sorting instruction is received by the sorting reception unit, the display control unit changes the arrangement order of the group of the identification information displayed on the list screen and the usage status of the consumables corresponding to the identification information according to the usage status of the consumables.

10. The analysis device management apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein either the first analysis device or the second analysis device includes a liquid chromatograph. The consumable information corresponding to the first analysis device and the second analysis device includes the type of the mobile phase. The display control unit displays the type of the mobile phase on the list screen in a manner corresponding to the identification information of the first analysis device and the second analysis device based on the consumable information held by the information holding unit.

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