Lara-clr - affordable, automated and versatile CLRs

Drag & Drop The Lara™ interface has been specifically designed to incorporate drag and drop functionality in the set-up of new recipes or hardware configurations. By choosing this intuitive interactive method it has been possible to minimise learning time associated with the control software. This makes Lara™ much more accessible than many other instruments and reduces the training requirements for new users. back to software...
Flexible Recipe design Lara™ software allows the fast creation of new recipes via a logical flowchart interface. Experimental recipes can be as simple or as complex as required Incorporate any number of steps involving any combination of sequential or parallel operations Pause and edit the recipe during the running experiment Full data logging of experimental parameters with variable save rate Archive, recall and transfer recipes to ensure exact experimental reproducibility back to software...
Hardware safety The Lara™ software includes comprehensive alarms and failsafe conditions for each device that has been configured. By assigning each item of hardware it’s own independent warning alarm and safety shutdown it is possible to ensure the system always operates with a maximum level of safety. This allows safe unattended operation increasing productivity and throughput. back to software...
Control of existing laboratory equipment The architecture of the Lara™ control system has been designed so that it can integrate and control almost any third party RS232, analogue or digital device that is available in the laboratory. The integration of new hardware is performed through a simple set-up wizard that guides users through the procedure. It allows Lara™ to operate with the widest possible range of laboratory devices. In addition to the incorporation and control of new hardware it is also possible under the administrator login to create ‘control loops’ to provide unlimited flexibility in designing and setting up new experiments. back to software...
Tiered Levels of user access Controls access to the Lara system. Allows full control of how the system is accessed and managed Define levels of permissions for different users Provides an intuitive and easy-to-use interface for new users Provides advanced users complete access to the system allowing the definition of new control loops, altering of PIDs and integration of new devices back to software...
Pre-run recipe verification Prior to starting an experiment the Lara™ software automatically performs a system verification check to ensure all required devices and components are present and communicating correctly. This prevents the operation of plans outside the scope of the hardware safety limits and checks that all items required are available to the software. This provides reassurance that the experiment has been set-up correctly. back to software...