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ASTM E1989-98(2004)

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Standard Specification for Laboratory Equipment Control Interface (LECIS) (Withdrawn 2009)

Standard Specification for Laboratory Equipment Control Interface (LECIS) (Withdrawn 2009)

ABSTRACT
This specification describes the Laboratory Equipment Control Interface Specification (LECIS). This is a set of standard equipment behaviors that must be accessible under remote control to set up and operate laboratory equipment in an automated laboratory. Discussed intensively herein are the equipment requirements, notations and general message syntaxes, control paradigms, message transactions, communication maintenance and locus of control, operational management, sample loading and processing, and error and exception handling.
SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers deterministic remote control of laboratory equipment in an automated laboratory. The labor-intensive process of integrating different equipment into an automated system is a primary problem in laboratory automation today. Hardware and software standards are needed to facilitate equipment integration thereby significantly reduce the cost and effort to develop fully automated laboratories.
1.2 This Laboratory Equipment Control Interface Specification (LECIS) describes a set of standard equipment behaviors that must be accessible under remote control to set up and operate laboratory equipment in an automated laboratory. The remote control of the standard behaviors is defined as standard interactions that define the dialogue between the equipment and the control system that is necessary to coordinate operation. The interactions are described with state models in which individual states are defined for specific, discrete equipment behaviors. The interactions are designed to be independent of both the equipment and its function. Standard message exchanges are defined independently of any specific physical communication links or protocols for messages passing between the control system and the equipment.
1.3 This specification is derived from the General Equipment Interface Definition developed by the Intelligent Systems and Robotics Center at Sandia National Laboratory, the National Institute of Standards Technologies' Consortium on Automated Analytical Laboratory Systems (CAALS) High-Level Communication Protocol, the CAALS Common Command Set, and the NISTIR 6294 (1-4). This LECIS specification was written, implemented, and tested by the Robotics and Automation Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
1.4 Equipment Requirements-LECIS defines the remote control from a Task Sequence Controller (TSC) of devices exhibiting standard behaviors of laboratory equipment that meet the NIST CAALS requirements for Standard Laboratory Modules (SLMs) (5). These requirements are described in detail in Refs (3, 4). The requirements are:
1.4.1 Predictable, deterministic behavior,
1.4.2 Ability to be remotely controlled through a standard bidirectional communication link and protocol,
1.4.3 Maintenance of remote communication even under local control,
1.4.4 Single point of logical control,
1.4.5 Universal unique identifier,
1.4.6 Status information available at all times,
1.4.7 Use of appropriate standards including the standard message exchange in this LECIS,
1.4.8 Autonomy in operation (asynchronous operation with the TSC),
1.4.9 Perturbation handling,
1.4.10 Resource management
1.4.11 Buffered inputs an outputs,
1.4.12 Automated access to material ports,
1.4.13 Exception monitoring and reporting,
1.4.14 Data exchange via robust protocol,
1.4.15 Fail-safe operation,
1.4.16 Programmable configurations (for example, I/O ports),
1.4.17 Independent power-up order, and
1.4.18 Safe start-up behavior.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This specification covers deterministic remote control of laboratory equipment in an automated laboratory.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee E13 on Molecular Spectroscopy and Chromatography, this specification was withdrawn in 2009. This standard was withdrawn without replacement because it has become obsolete to the industry and is not being used.

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Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
31-Mar-2004
Withdrawal Date
30-Nov-2009
ICS
35.240.80 - IT applications in health care technology
Technical Committee
E13 - Molecular Spectroscopy and Separation Science
Drafting Committee
E13.15 - Analytical Data
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Designation: E1989 – 98 (Reapproved 2004)
Standard Specification for
1
Laboratory Equipment Control Interface (LECIS)
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1989; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.4 Equipment Requirements—LECIS defines the remote
control from a Task Sequence Controller (TSC) of devices
1.1 Thisspecificationcoversdeterministicremotecontrolof
exhibiting standard behaviors of laboratory equipment that
laboratory equipment in an automated laboratory. The labor-
meet the NIST CAALS requirements for Standard Laboratory
intensive process of integrating different equipment into an
Modules (SLMs) (5). These requirements are described in
automated system is a primary problem in laboratory automa-
detail in Refs (3, 4). The requirements are:
tion today. Hardware and software standards are needed to
1.4.1 Predictable, deterministic behavior,
facilitate equipment integration and thereby significantly re-
1.4.2 Ability to be remotely controlled through a standard
duce the cost and effort to develop fully automated laborato-
bidirectional communication link and protocol,
ries.
1.4.3 Maintenance of remote communication even under
1.2 This Laboratory Equipment Control Interface Specifica-
local control,
tion (LECIS) describes a set of standard equipment behaviors
1.4.4 Single point of logical control,
that must be accessible under remote control to set up and
1.4.5 Universal unique identifier,
operate laboratory equipment in an automated laboratory. The
1.4.6 Status information available at all times,
remote control of the standard behaviors is defined as standard
1.4.7 Use of appropriate standards including the standard
interactions that define the dialogue between the equipment
message exchange in this LECIS,
and the control system that is necessary to coordinate opera-
1.4.8 Autonomy in operation (asynchronous operation with
tion. The interactions are described with state models in which
the TSC),
individual states are defined for specific, discrete equipment
1.4.9 Perturbation handling,
behaviors. The interactions are designed to be independent of
1.4.10 Resource management,
both the equipment and its function. Standard message ex-
1.4.11 Buffered inputs and outputs,
changes are defined independently of any specific physical
1.4.12 Automated access to material ports,
communication links or protocols for messages passing be-
1.4.13 Exception monitoring and reporting,
tween the control system and the equipment.
1.4.14 Data exchange via robust protocol,
1.3 This specification is derived from the General Equip-
1.4.15 Fail-safe operation,
ment Interface Definition developed by the Intelligent Systems
1.4.16 Programmable configurations (for example, I/O
and Robotics Center at Sandia National Laboratory, the Na-
ports),
tional Institute of Standards and Technologies’ Consortium on
1.4.17 Independent power-up order, and
Automated Analytical Laboratory Systems (CAALS) High-
1.4.18 Safe start-up behavior.
Level Communication Protocol, the CAALS Common Com-
2
mand Set, and the NISTIR 6294 (1-4). This LECIS specifi-
2. Terminology
cation was written, implemented, and tested by the Robotics
2.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
and Automation Group at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
2.1.1 command message—communication from the TSC to
the SLM that is being controlled. Receipt of this message
causes a state transition in an interaction.
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E13 on
2.1.2 device capability dataset—data file that contains all of
Molecular Spectroscopy and Chromatography and is the direct responsibility of
the SLM-specific information required for the TSC to interact
Subcommittee E13.15 on Analytical Data.
Current edition approved April 1, 2004. Published May 2004. Originally
withtheSLM(2).Thisincludesdefinitionsoftheargumentsof
approved in 1998. Last previous edition approved in 1998 as E1989 - 98. DOI:
the standard commands and events, estimates of processing
10.1520/E1989-98R04.
2 times in states, and SLM specific interactions. Material input
The boldface numbers in parentheses refer to the list of references at the end of
this standard. and output ports and support services are also defined.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.
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E1989 – 98 (2004)
2.1.3 error—infrequent, unplanned event that makes the indicatethenatureofthemessage.Thesesymbolsareprovided
current goal of the SLM unachievable given the
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Standard Practice for Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE) for Digital X-ray (DX) Test Methods

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 Personnel that are responsible for the creation, transfer, and storage of digital X-ray test results will use this standard. This practice defines a set of information modules that, along with Practice E2339 and the DICOM standard, provides a standard means to organize digital X-ray test parameters and results. The digital X-ray test results may be displayed and analyzed on any device that conforms to this standard. Personnel wishing to view any digital X-ray inspection data stored according to Practice E2339 may use this document to help them decode and display the data contained in the DICONDE-compliant inspection record.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the interoperability of digital X-ray imaging equipment using Digital Detector Arrays (DDA) as described in Practice E2698 by specifying image data transfer and archival methods in commonly accepted terms. A separate practice, Practice E2738, addresses this topic for digital X-ray imaging equipment using Computed Radiography (CR). This document is intended to be used in conjunction with Practice E2339 on Digital Imaging and Communication in Nondestructive Evaluation (DICONDE). Practice E2339 defines an industrial adaptation of DICOM NEMA PS3 / ISO 12052 (DICOM, see http://medical.nema.org), an international standard for image data acquisition, review, storage, and archival storage. The goal of Practice E2339, commonly referred to as DICONDE, is to provide a standard that facilitates the display and analysis of NDE results on any system conforming to the DICONDE standard. Toward that end, Practice E2339 provides a data dictionary and a set of information modules that are applicable to all NDE modalities. This practice supplements Practice E2339 by providing information object definitions, information modules, and a data dictionary that are specific to digital X-ray test methods.  
1.2 This practice has been developed to overcome the issues that arise when analyzing or archiving data from digital X-ray test equipment using proprietary data transfer and storage methods. As digital technologies evolve, data must remain decipherable through the use of open, industry-wide methods for data transfer and archival storage. This practice defines a method where all the digital X-ray technique parameters and test results are communicated and stored in a standard manner regardless of changes in digital technology.  
1.3 This practice does not specify:  
1.3.1 A testing or validation procedure to assess an implementation's conformance to the standard.  
1.3.2 The implementation details of any features of the standard on a device claiming conformance.  
1.3.3 The overall set of features and functions to be expected from a system implemented by integrating a group of devices each claiming DICONDE conformance.  
1.4 Units—Although this practice contains no values that require units, it does describe methods to store and communicate data that do require units to be properly interpreted. The SI units required by this practice are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.  
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.  
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM E1475-13(2023)(Guide)
Standard Guide for Data Fields for Computerized Transfer of Digital Radiological Examination Data

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 The primary use of this guide is to provide a standardized approach for the data file to be used for the transfer of digital radiological data from one user to another where the two users are working with dissimilar systems. This guide describes the contents, both required and optional for an intermediate data file that can be created from the native format of the radiological system on which the data was collected and that can be converted into the native format of the receiving radiological data analysis system. This guide will also be useful in the archival storage and retrieval of radiological data as either a data format specifier or as a guide to the data elements which should be included in the archival file.  
3.2 Although the recommended field listing includes more than 100 field numbers, only about half of those are regarded as essential and are marked Footnote C in Table 1. Fields so marked must be included in the data base. The other fields recommended provide additional information that a user will find helpful in understanding the radiological image and examination result. These header field items will, in most cases, make up only a very small part of a radiological examination file. The actual stream of radiological data that make up the image will take up the largest part of the data base. Since a radiological image file will normally be large, the concept of data compression will be considered in many cases. Compressed data should be noted, along with a description of the compression method, as indicated in Field No. 92 (see Table 1). (A) Field numbers are for reference only. They do not imply a necessity to include all these fields in any specific data base nor imply a requirement that fields used be in this particular order.(B) Units listed first are SI; those in parentheses are inch-pound (English).(C) Denotes essential field for computerization of examination results, regardless of examination method.(D) Denotes essential field for radiogra...
SCOPE
1.1 This guide provides a listing and description of the fields that are recommended for inclusion in a digital radiological examination data base to facilitate the transfer of such data. This guide sets guidelines for the format of data fields for computerized transfer of digital image files obtained from radiographic, radioscopic, computed radiographic, or other radiological examination systems. The field listing includes those fields regarded as necessary for inclusion in the data base: (1) regardless of the radiological examination method (as indicated by Footnote C in Table 1), (2) for radioscopic examination (as indicated by Footnote F in Table 1), and (3) for radiographic examination (as indicated by Footnote D in Table 1). In addition, other optional fields are listed as a reminder of the types of information that may be useful for additional understanding of the data or applicable to a limited number of applications.  
1.2 It is recognized that organizations may have in place an internal format for the storage and retrieval of radiological examination data. This guide should not impede the use of such formats since it is probable that the necessary fields are already included in such internal data bases, or that the few additions can easily be made. The numerical listing and its order indicated in this guide is only for convenience; the specific numbers and their order carry no inherent significance and are not part of the data file.  
1.3 Current users of Guide E1475 do not have to change their software. First time users should use the XML structure of Table A1.1 for their data.  
1.4 The types of radiological examination systems that appear useful in relation to this guide include radioscopic systems as described in Guide E1000, Practices E1255, E1411, E2597, E2698 and E2737, and radiographic systems as described in Guide E94 and Practices E748, E1742, E2033, E2445, and E2446. Many of the terms used are def...

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