Clarity is not a client-server (C/S) solution, nonetheless it can be configured for use in multi-user, multi-instrument networked environment.
What does the Clarity in network solution offer?
- Allows to share and access data across multiple computers. Data and projects can be stored on a shared, backed-up network drive and opened from any Clarity or Clarity Offline station. The storage location can be defined in Directories window.
- Clarity Offline can be used to prepare methods and evaluate acquired data. It enables users to work with chromatograms on additional computers in the laboratory or at home.
- Instrument control (real-time signal monitoring and run control) is possible only through the local Clarity station, i.e. computer with installed Clarity must be connected to respective chromatography instrument. However, the local Clarity station can be operated remotely via a remote desktop connection (for more information, see Remote control of Clarity over a network.
Caution:
Users must avoid accessing or modifying the same file (e.g., method, sequence, or chromatogram) from more than one Clarity station at the same time. Simultaneous access may lead to data loss or corruption.
What does the Clarity in network solution not offer?
- Central management of users.
- Central management of documents such as chromatograms, calibrations and methods.
- Remote control of acquisition, i.e. run/stop/abort from other Clarity stations.
- Remote control of instruments from other Clarity stations.
- Viewing real time signal acquisition by detectors from other Clarity stations.