niceLAB Dynamic Scheduler

The niceLAB dynamic scheduler provides an optimum schedule for a procedure.

• The scheduler works event-controlled resulting in a maximum throughput.
• Alternatively, time-controlled mode may be used if well-defined timing is an issue for the processed labware.
• The niceLAB scheduler provides automatic deadlock prevention.

• Programmed events may be used for modelling of loical dependencies.
• Logical dependencies can be reproduced in the procedure using user-defined events.
• Chronological dependencies can be implemented in event-controlled operation using timestamps.
• niceLAB implements the error handling defined in the SiLA standard. This means that the procedure can be continued after the error has been eliminated.
• During runtime, it is possible to redirect the workflow to another location in the same thread or in another thread depending on
  • Variable values
  • Data supplied by devices
  • External information (e.g. results of a database query)
• Procedures may be kept simple using loops.
• Threads can be used like subroutines.
• Procedures can be simulated using the niceLAB scheduler.