JPH09119933A - Automatic analyzing system - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To achieve a high speed processing by affixing an identification number to each analytical information, affixing an identification number to each group of analytical information, and further grouping the group information and affixing an identification number thereto before being stored. SOLUTION: A host computer 3 is connected with analytical apparatus 1a-1c respectively annexing control computers 2a-2c, a work station 4, a laser printer 5, etc., and manages the system generally. Analytical information including client name, tester name and test item name is grouped according to common attributes and group information including client information, test sample information and measurement data is affixed with a number for identifying mutual relationship and a number for discriminating the group information. Group information is further grouped and an identification number is affixed to the group name before it is stored. Required analytical information is read out prior to test thus carrying out the test correctly and smoothly.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an automatic analysis system that automates the procedure from the reception of analysis measurement test work to the reporting. Analytical measurement test work includes chemical analysis tests and material tests. The chemical analysis test work will be described in detail below.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art The composition and characteristics of many chemical samples are analyzed,
Providing highly reliable analysis data is extremely important for quality control work, process control work, and product / material research and development work in various industries. For such analysis work, computerization and automation have been conventionally performed in order to carry out rapid tests and provide highly reliable analysis data. For example, Jikkaihei 4-111307.
No. 1, JP-A-59-116046, JP-A-5
The techniques described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 142232 and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 52-10192 are proposed.

However, in such conventional computerized and automated analytical work, the emphasis is placed on the automation of sample pretreatment, measurement, and data processing unique to analytical instruments. Currently, no consideration is given to analysis arrangements, analysis progress management, and creation of analysis result reports that combine analysis data from each analysis device. Specifically, the actual Kaihei 4-1113
Japanese Patent Publication No. 1 describes a connection device for directly connecting the analysis device to a general-purpose network, and data processing for the analysis device regarding the device identification number input device. That is, although there is a description that an identification number is attached to identify the device,
It is not a technique of attaching identification numbers to various analysis information. Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 59-116046 relates to a method for identifying a sample group in a continuous analysis and measurement test, and relates to a storage order of information in a storage device (for example, a floppy disk) and a physical storage position and analysis information. The data track address of the floppy disk is used as the identification number for the association, but the identification numbers are individually assigned to various analysis information and grouped, and the group information is further grouped from a predetermined point of view to identify the identification numbers. It is not a technique to attach a mark.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-142232 discloses that
The present invention relates to a system for allocating samples for clinical examinations, in which an inquiry is made to the host system by a unique identification number attached to the sample, and the host system has a function of giving processing according to a request item. That is, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 5-1
Although the Japanese Patent No. 42232 discloses that an identification number is attached and information is inquired using the identification number,
It is not a technique of individually assigning identification numbers to various types of analysis information and grouping them, and further grouping each group information from a predetermined viewpoint and assigning identification numbers. Further, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 52-10192 relates to a method for preparing a test report for a hazardous substance analysis test, and discloses an example format of a test result report covering analysis test items. On the other hand, it is not a technique of individually assigning an identification number and grouping, and further grouping each group information from a predetermined viewpoint and assigning the identification number.

Therefore, the present inventors have previously described "management of daily analysis by database system" [Analytical Chemistry, vol 3
7, No. 11, 1988 (Japan Society for Analytical Chemistry)], the analyst provides the analytical information from the reception / registration of analytical samples to the preparation of analytical result reports necessary for performing daily analytical work. We have proposed a so-called integrated management system for analytical information that can be provided immediately on the spot when needed. This integrated analysis information management system is used for multiple analysis measurement tests 2
-1 is a data processing system that connects a device and a computer, collects, processes, and edits analysis measurement test data and outputs the result. According to this integrated management system for analysis information, 1) simple errors in analysis due to immaturity or inadvertentness, errors in transcription of analysis data are reduced to improve reliability of analysis data, 2) reporting of analysis results is speeded up, 3) It had the effect of simplifying the processing system for daily analysis work.

[0006]

However, in this system, customer information, analytical measurement test sample information,
Since the lower limit of analysis measurement test, error, analysis accuracy, unit, etc. for each analysis measurement test item are not centrally managed, it is impossible to output the final report in the form of being submitted to the customer. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to further improve the above-mentioned conventional system and to provide an automatic analysis system which enables high-speed processing and expands information to be centrally processed.

[0007]

That is, according to the present invention, there is provided an automatic analysis system comprising an analyzer and a host computer connected to the analyzer, wherein the host computer is an analytical measurement test sample. Name, analysis measurement test item name, analysis measurement test method name, analysis measurement tester name, analysis measurement test requester or customer name, analysis measurement test lower limit value, error, analysis accuracy, unit, etc. Along with an identification number for identifying each other, an identification number for associating the various analysis information with each other is given, and a predetermined number of the various analysis information is grouped into group information, and the identification number is added to the group information. With
A control means for further grouping the group information into a predetermined number and assigning an identification number as the group information, and a storage means for storing the various analysis information and the group information to which the identification number is assigned by the control means are stored. A featured automated analysis system is provided.

Further, according to the present invention, there is provided an automatic analysis system comprising an analysis device and a host computer connected to the analysis device, wherein the host computer distinguishes each other from various analysis information. And with a first identification number that correlates the various analysis information,
A predetermined number of the various pieces of analysis information are grouped into first group information, a second identification number is attached to the first group information, and the first group information is grouped according to a predetermined viewpoint to a second group. Group information, and a control means having a function of assigning a third identification number to the second group information, and the control means assigns the first identification number, the second identification number and the third identification number. An automatic analysis system is provided, which comprises: a storage unit that stores various kinds of information.

Further, in the present invention, various analysis information is
For example, the first group information is formed by grouping with common attributes, and the second grouping is performed according to properties and uses of various analytical information, such as chemical composition, analytical measurement test method and analytical result report preparation method. It is preferable that the group information is formed and the first and second group information are stored with the identification numbers attached thereto, because the handling is improved. In the present invention, various analysis information basically consists of measurement data and related information other than the measurement data, and such various analysis information is stored in the storage means with an identification number. The various kinds of analysis information are retrieved by the control means, read out in association with each other, processed and edited, and the final result is output by the output means such as a printer.

Further, in the present invention, prior to the execution of the analytical measurement test, various analytical information such as test items, test order, test method, test conditions necessary for the analytical measurement test are read out from the storage means and the order form is prepared. It is preferable to output as because the human error can be eliminated and the analysis measurement test can be correctly and smoothly carried out. Also, in the middle of the analysis measurement test, the analysis progress status at that time can be read out from the storage means and inquired, because the analysis measurement test can be managed accurately and quickly, and the efficiency of the analysis measurement test is improved. ,preferable.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION In the present invention, various analysis information such as customer name, analysis measurement tester name, analysis measurement test item name, analysis measurement test method name, analysis measurement test lower limit value, error, analysis accuracy, unit, etc. , Group it by a common attribute and identify it for each piece of analysis information that constitutes the first group information such as customer information, analysis measurement test sample information, measurement data information, analysis measurement test item information, etc. In addition, a first identification number for identifying the mutual relationship and a second identification number for identifying the first group information are stored in the storage means of the host computer.
In this case, the control means of the host computer attaches, for example, a first identification number to each test sample to the various analysis information. Further, for example, for the purpose of creating an analysis result report, etc., the first group information is grouped according to a predetermined viewpoint to form second group information such as analysis result report information. It is preferable to store the group name with a third identification number for convenience of handling and high-speed processing.

Further, in order to improve the information processing efficiency, it is necessary to form various groups by grouping various analysis information, for example, by further grouping the grouped group information into group information. Particularly preferred. In the automatic analysis system of the present invention, various analysis information basically includes measurement data and related information other than the measurement data, and such various analysis information is stored in the storage means with an identification number. These various analysis information and group information are searched by the control means, read in association with each other, processed, edited,
The final result is output by an output means such as a printer. The related information usually includes customer information that is the first group information including at least the customer name and analysis measurement test sample information that is the first group information including at least the analysis measurement test sample name. Here, the analysis measurement test sample information which is the first group information is the same first identification number as the analysis measurement test sample group identification number which is the first identification number included in the analysis measurement test sample information. It is related to the analysis measurement test item information which is the first group information recognized by the measurement test sample group identification number.

Further, the analytical measurement test item information is the analytical measurement test item corresponding to the analytical measurement test sample group identification number which is the first identification number, and the analytical measurement test relating to the analytical measurement test method corresponding to the analytical measurement test item. Lower limit value, analysis accuracy, specification of output format of analysis measurement test value, or grouping to include information of one or more of them,
It is preferable to handle the information stored in the storage means in grouped information units, because high-speed processing can be performed with high efficiency, and extremely reliable test results can be reported. Further, the related information is the first item of analysis measurement test method information that includes at least the analysis measurement test method name, and the first item of analysis measurement test information is the analysis measurement test item corresponding to the analysis measurement test item. It is preferable to include information on the unit of test value.

The analytical measurement test method information includes an analytical measurement test method unit number corresponding to the analytical measurement test method recognized by the analytical measurement test method name with an identification number, and an analytical measurement test method group name with an identification number. It is preferable to include information on one or more of the analytical measurement test unit prices corresponding to the plurality of analytical measurement test methods recognized in 1. The final result submitted to the customer includes at least the customer name, the analytical measurement test sample name, the analytical measurement test item, the analytical measurement test value, and the unit of the analytical measurement test value. The analytical measurement test value as the final result is at least the lower limit value of the analytical measurement test method corresponding to the analytical measurement test item, the information specifying the analytical accuracy and the output format, or any one of them. Rounding based on the above information is preferable because the reliability of the analytical measurement test value is improved.

Conveniently, the final result includes information about the cost of the analytical measurement test which gives this final result, and further, this final result includes the error range of the analytical measurement test value, the confidence limit value, the analytical accuracy or those. From the viewpoint of improving the reliability of the test value, it is desirable that at least one of the above is added to the analysis measurement test value.

[Examples] The present invention will be described in more detail based on the following examples, but the invention is not intended to be limited to these examples.

(Example 1) An example of the present invention will be described by taking as an example a case where a chemical analysis test of a raw material for quality control of the raw material such as an acceptance test of the raw material in a manufacturing department is carried out. The automatic analysis system in this embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, analytical measurement / testing equipment such as analytical equipment 1a, analytical equipment 1b, analytical equipment 1c, etc., to which control computers 2a, 2b, 2c are attached, a host computer 3 dedicated to the database system, and a workstation 4 serving as an input / output terminal, The laser beam printer 5 is configured to be connected by a network such as Ethernet or FDDI (Fiber Distributed Data Interface). Analytical measurement test equipment and computer for database system are installed in the chemical analysis department.

If the manufacturing department is not located on the same site as the chemical analysis department, WAN (Wide Area Network)
It is preferable to connect the terminals 4 and 5 of the manufacturing department and the host computer 3 dedicated to the database system of the chemical analysis department using a public line. The host computer 3
Although it is installed in the chemical analysis department in this embodiment, it goes without saying that it may be located anywhere as long as it is connected to the network. The outline of the processing procedure based on the automatic analysis system of the present embodiment is shown in FIGS. The host computer 3 has a built-in database system having a storage means and a control means. The storage means of the database system has a customer name, an analysis measurement tester name, an analysis measurement test sample group name, an analysis measurement test item. Names, analysis and measurement test method names, unit names, etc., in order to identify them and relate them, to read them out at high speed, and to simplify the handling of information in the computer, an integer, real number or negative number It is stored in advance together with the first identification number.

The first identification number for identifying the information is automatically numbered by the control means of the host computer 3 so that it does not overlap in the same information, for example, in the customer name. Furthermore, the analytical measurement test conditions, the lower limit of the analytical measurement test,
The accuracy of the analytical measurement test and the rounding method of the analytical measurement test value are stored in advance in the storage means in association with the analytical measurement test sample group, the analytical measurement test item, and the analytical measurement test method. The rounding method for analytical measurement test values is, for example, JIS Z8401.
Follow the procedure for rounding numbers. Customer name, analysis measurement tester name, analysis measurement test sample group name, analysis measurement test item name, analysis measurement test method name, unit name, analysis measurement test condition,
The lower limit of the analytical measurement test, how to round the analytical measurement test value, etc.
The information stored in advance is basic information for the database system of this embodiment to operate in an orderly manner, and is also called master information. When a new customer, analysis measurement test sample group, etc., is created, it is stored each time. It is preferable to store the customer's affiliation, telephone number, FAX number, and the customer's account number, burden code, etc. as master information when performing the cost processing for the analysis measurement test.

The analytical measurement test sample group in this embodiment is the first group information obtained by grouping the analytical measurement test samples in consideration of their properties, chemical composition, analytical measurement test method, etc. The sample group name is represented by 3 letters. This is because it is easy to handle. For example, if the analytical measurement test sample is quartz, silica sand, silica brick, etc., the analytical measurement test sample group name is "QRZ" which is associated with Quartz. Similarly, it is convenient for the name of the analytical measurement test method to be represented by about three letters that can be associated with the analytical measurement test method.

In the processing of the analytical measurement test sample, when the analytical measurement test sample group is determined, the usual analytical measurement test item is determined, the analytical measurement test method is determined corresponding to the analytical measurement test item, and the analytical measurement test value is determined. Make sure that the rounding method is decided.

The input / output terminals of this embodiment are installed in both the chemical analysis department and the manufacturing department. As a result, in the manufacturing department, when the chemical analysis test is completed in the chemical analysis department, the chemical analysis test results can be immediately accessed, and the chemical analysis test results can be used for quality control of raw materials such as judgment of acceptance of raw materials. It can be used quickly. 2 is an example of a main menu, and FIGS. 3 to 11 are flowcharts showing an example of the present system. FIG. 3 shows an overall flow chart showing the procedure of chemical analysis data processing. In daily work, it is generally “Reception” A → “Arrangement” B.
The data processing is performed in the order of "analysis" C → "report" D → "approval" E → "end" F. Each specific processing procedure is shown in FIGS.

Hereinafter, a specific description will be given. In the manufacturing department,
When it becomes necessary to carry out a chemical analysis test of raw materials, an example is shown in FIG. 12, and a requester name corresponding to a customer name and an analysis are given to a chemical analysis request form with a request number for identifying a chemical analysis request form. Fill in the required items such as measurement test sample name, analysis measurement test item name, etc. and send to the chemical analysis department together with the analysis measurement test sample. The number of test samples for analysis and measurement is 20 for both 1 and 5 samples for the request for chemical analysis.
It may be a sample. The number of analytical measurement test samples is not limited. When the analytical measurement test sample arrives from the manufacturing department to the chemical analysis department together with the chemical analysis request form, the person in charge of the chemical analysis department determines from the terminal the request form number, the requester name, and the department to which the chemical analysis request form belongs. The “acceptance” process of the analysis measurement test sample is performed by inputting the customer information that is the first group information such as, and the sample information that is the first group information such as the name of the analysis measurement test sample.

The "reception" process executed from the input terminal (input means) 4 such as a workstation will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 2, 4 and 20. In the main menu shown in Fig. 2, click "Reception" with the mouse,
Open the "Reception" screen. Click the request form number input field with the mouse and enter the request form number of the chemical analysis request form (steps 10 and 11). At this point, if the request form number already stored in the storage means of the database system is entered, the information related to this request form number is displayed as the first group information as shown by the arrow in FIG. Customer information, which is the first identification number, customer information, analytical measurement test sample information, measurement data information, analytical measurement test item name information, analytical measurement test method information, analytical measurement test sample group information, Reception of the second group information that is grouped in association with each other by the analytical measurement test sample identification number, the analytical measurement test sample group identification number, the analytical measurement test item identification number, and the analytical measurement test method identification number. The unit of information is read from the storage means of the database, displayed on the screen, and an update process for changing and re-storing the information is executed (steps 12 and 13).

Similarly, when the mouse is moved to the requester's affiliation input field, a selection window displaying candidates for the affiliation department name opens. Click the desired department name with the mouse to select the affiliation of the requester. Enter the department name. Department name is
It is converted into a first identification number such as an integer, a real number or a negative number for identifying it and stored in the storage means of the database system. Move the mouse to the client name input field. A selection window that displays candidate clients related to the department to which you belong will be displayed. By clicking the desired client name with the mouse,
Enter the requester's name. The requester name is converted into a first identification number such as an integer, a real number or a negative number for identifying it, and stored in the storage means of the database system. If the cost of the analytical measurement test needs to be processed, enter the customer's account number or cost sharing code by the operation similar to that described above.

Next, the analysis measurement test sample name described in the chemical analysis request form is input. Then, the analysis measurement test sample group name relating to the analysis measurement test sample is input. Input of the analysis measurement test sample group name is also entered by clicking the target analysis measurement test sample group name, as the selection window that displays candidates for the analysis measurement test sample group name opens when the mouse moves to the input field. it can. When an analysis measurement test sample group name is input, the automatic analysis system automatically displays the analysis measurement test item required for the analysis measurement test sample and the analysis measurement test method corresponding to the analysis measurement test item. . At this time, analysis measurement test items,
The information such as the analytical measurement test method corresponding to the analytical measurement test item is, as shown by the arrow in FIG. 21, the analytical measurement test sample group information which is the first group information, the analytical measurement test item information, Analytical measurement test item name information and analytical measurement test method information are related to each other by the first identification number, which is the analytical measurement test sample group identification number, the analytical measurement test item identification number, and the analytical measurement test method identification number. -Database in units of analytical measurement test information, which is the second group information that has been converted into a group.
Read from the storage means of the memory. If there is an excess or deficiency in the analytical measurement test item, add a new analytical measurement test item name, analytical measurement test method name, or delete the displayed analytical measurement test item name. Here, it is more preferable to input the name of the analyst who is in charge of the analytical measurement test in correspondence with the analytical measurement test item. The analytical measurement test item name, analytical measurement test method name, and analyst name are converted into identification numbers such as integers, real numbers, or negative numbers for identifying them, and stored in the storage means of the database system.

Next, the analysis deadline is entered. The priority of analysis is automatically determined and input by the control means of the computer 3 according to the input analysis deadline. If necessary, enter a comment corresponding to the analytical measurement test sample. Comments entered here are analytical measurement test samples,
This is a special item regarding the analytical measurement test method, and it is described in the order form, etc., which will be described later, and will be referred to when the analytical measurement test is conducted. Finally, after confirming the entered information on the screen, the registration to the database system is instructed, and the "reception" process ends. The input order of information has been described as the order in which the operation of the terminal can proceed smoothly, but it is naturally not limited to this embodiment.

Prior to carrying out the chemical analysis test, for example,
The order form as shown in FIG. 13 is processed in steps 14 to 1 of FIG.
Output according to the procedure of 7. At this time, the customer information which is the first group information necessary for outputting the order form, the analysis measurement test sample information, the measurement data information, the analysis measurement test item name information,
The analytical measurement test method information is as shown by the arrow in FIG.
The customer identification number, which is the first identification number, the analysis measurement test sample identification number, the analysis measurement test item identification number, and the analysis measurement test method identification number, which are the second group information in association with each other, of the order form information. It is read from the storage means of the database in units.

The order form is an instruction for the analyst to correctly and smoothly carry out the chemical analysis test. Prior to carrying out the chemical analysis test, the analytical measurement test items and the chemical analysis test Analytical measurement test sequence required for implementation,
Various analysis information such as analysis measurement test method, analysis measurement test condition, etc. are prepared in advance by the control means and stored in the storage device, and read out from the storage device according to a desired viewpoint such as the analysis measurement test method or the group in charge of analysis measurement test. By outputting to an output means such as a printer, various analytical information necessary for the chemical analysis test is provided to the analyst.

Specifically, in the order form, for example, the analytical measurement test item of the analytical measurement test sample, the analytical measurement test method for each analytical measurement test item, the analytical measurement test condition, the name of the analyst, and the analytical measurement test. Various analysis information necessary for the chemical analysis test such as the group in charge of the analysis measurement test related to the chemical analysis test of the sample, the analysis deadline and the instruction of the chemical analysis department manager regarding the chemical analysis test of the analysis measurement test sample are analyzed. Measurement test characteristics such as chemical composition, delivery time of analysis, urgency of analysis, time required for chemical analysis test, etc. are described in the order of the best analysis measurement test considering the work efficiency and accuracy of the chemical analysis test. Then, it is possible to output according to a desired viewpoint such as the analysis measurement test method and the analysis measurement test group. Therefore, by carrying out the chemical analysis test in accordance with the contents described in the order form with the present automatic analysis system, the following effects can be obtained, for example.

A highly accurate chemical analysis test can be carried out. When various analysis information is described in the order sheet, it is listed in the order of the analysis measurement test sample in consideration of the chemical composition of the analysis measurement test item of the analysis measurement test sample. By conducting a chemical analysis test,
Highly accurate chemical analysis tests can be performed, such as minimizing the influence of chemical composition differences between analysis measurement test samples on measurement data, such as contamination between analysis measurement test samples. For example, the crushing / mixing operation of the analytical measurement test sample, which is the pretreatment operation of the analytical measurement test sample in the fluorescent X-ray analysis method which is one of the chemical analysis test methods, is performed in order in one crushing / mixing container. An example is the case of carrying out. In the automatic analysis system of the present application, for example, in the case of analyzing SiO ₂ as an analysis measurement test item, the analysis measurement test sample having a low SiO ₂ content can be described in the order sheet in order. Therefore, by performing the chemical analysis tests in the order of the analysis measurement test samples described in the order form, the chemical measurement test samples with high accuracy such as minimizing the contamination between the analysis measurement test samples through the crushing / mixing container. An analytical test can be performed.

Further, when the crushing / mixing operation of the matrix components of the analysis / measurement test sample or the plurality of analysis / measurement test samples having different chemical compositions is carried out in order in one crushing / mixing container as described above, For the purpose of cleaning the crushing / mixing container to prevent contamination between the analysis / measurement test samples during the crushing / mixing operation, the crushing / mixing container for the analysis / measurement test samples having different matrix components and chemical compositions should be crushed in the following order. Analytical measurement test that performs mixing operation After performing crushing and mixing operations on a sample that has a matrix composition or chemical composition similar to that of the sample, crushing and mixing with a so-called discarded sample, then the analytical measurement test in the subsequent order Perform sample crushing and mixing operations.
Analytical measurement test in which the crushing and mixing operations were performed in the above order.The matrix components and chemical composition of the sample are crushed and mixed in the following order via the crushing and mixing container. This is to eliminate the influence of the analytical measurement test items of the sample on the measurement data.

In the automatic analysis system of the present application, samples having similar matrix components of analytical measurement test samples or analytical measurement test samples having similar chemical compositions are grouped by the matrix components of the analytical measurement test sample and chemical composition, It can be described in the order form in grouped units. Analytical measurementAnalytical test samples with similar matrix componentsAnalytical test samples with similar chemical composition and analytical test sample samples with similar chemical composition The matrix components and chemical composition of the measurement test sample are crushed and crushed in the following order through the crushing and mixing container.
Performing the mixing operation The crushing / mixing operation for eliminating the influence on the measurement data of the analysis measurement test item of the analysis measurement test sample is unnecessary.

Therefore, by carrying out the chemical analysis tests in the order of the analysis measurement test samples described in the order form, the analysis measurement test samples having similar matrix components and the analysis having similar chemical compositions. Grinding of measurement test sample
Since the mixing operations can be performed in a continuous order, the number of crushing / mixing operations is minimized, the number of crushed / mixed waste samples is also minimized, and an efficient and highly accurate chemical analysis test can be performed.

An efficient chemical analysis test can be carried out. When describing various analysis information in the order form, it is possible to list the order of analysis and measurement tests in consideration of the conditions of analysis and measurement tests such as the time required for the analysis and measurement test of the analysis and measurement test sample and the analysis processing temperature. By carrying out the analytical measurement test in the order of the measurement test samples, it is possible to always carry out a highly efficient chemical analysis test such as the operation of the analytical measurement test device and the setup of the analytical measurement test instrument. For example, a vitrification treatment operation of an analytical measurement test sample using an analytical measurement test sample vitrification apparatus which is one of the analytical measurement test sample processing apparatuses of the fluorescent X-ray analysis method will be described as an example. Some of the devices can perform the vitrification treatment of a plurality of analytical measurement test samples at the same time if the analytical measurement test samples have the same vitrification treatment condition which is one of the analytical measurement test conditions. As mentioned above, the ordering sheet for the analytical measurement test with the same equipment should take into account the analytical measurement test conditions such as the analytical measurement test required time and the analytical treatment temperature so that the operating efficiency of the same equipment will be the best, and the same. The analytical measurement test samples are listed in the order in which the analytical measurement test samples of the processing conditions are listed. Therefore, by performing the vitrification treatment of the analytical measurement test sample in the order of the analytical measurement test sample described in the order sheet, efficient work can be performed.

It is possible to accurately, flexibly and promptly respond to the schedule change of the chemical analysis test. When entering various analysis information in the order form, it is possible to describe by the desired point of view such as the analyst and the analytical measurement test method. Therefore, when the schedule of the chemical analysis test is changed, refer to the order form and take the necessary measures accurately. Flexible and quick. For example, if you have to take an urgent response such as an urgent chemical analysis test can not be performed due to a sudden vacation of the analyst, etc., use the analytical measurement test sample described in the analyst's order form as well. According to the described analytical measurement test conditions,
In other words, another analyst can easily carry out the chemical analysis test just by looking at the order form, so that a flexible and quick response can be made.

It is possible to arrange an analysis that always provides the best work efficiency. For example, if the initially planned chemical analysis test could not be completed due to an unscheduled emergency chemical analysis test being performed, the chemical analysis test sample that could not be completed when the written order for the next day was output. And for all analytical measurement test samples including newly received analytical measurement test samples,
As described above, it is possible to output a written order describing the analytical measurement test samples in the analytical measurement test order in consideration of always obtaining the best work efficiency and accuracy. Therefore, by carrying out the analysis arrangement according to various analysis information described in the order form, the analysis arrangement can be always made to have the best chemical analysis test work efficiency.

It is possible to flexibly deal with exceptions. For example, when an urgent analytical measurement test occurs, an analyst with a certain level of privilege, such as a chemical analysis department manager, gives instructions to the analytical measurement test sample information of the urgent analytical measurement test sample, indicating an emergency procedure. By inputting, the order document can be output in the order of the analysis measurement test in which the analysis measurement test sample is prioritized.
Therefore, in the order of the analytical measurement test sample described in the order form,
By carrying out chemical analysis tests, it is possible to carry out analytical measurement tests flexibly responding to exceptions.

Human error in the analytical measurement test can be minimized. For example, a list of information necessary for carrying out the analytical measurement test such as the required amount of the analytical measurement test sample in the fluorescent X-ray analysis method is described in the order sheet. By carrying out the measurement test, human error such as carrying out a chemical analysis test under incorrect analysis conditions is minimized.

The order form of FIG. 13 will be described in more detail. This order form is an order form for measurement of loss on ignition, which is one of the analytical measurement test items. The order number, the name of the analytical measurement test sample, the analysis deadline, the ignition temperature, the type of crucible to be used, etc. are described. Any analyst can make an ignition loss measurement accurately and smoothly by the order form. By applying this system, the simple mistakes that occurred in the past, such as making a mistake in the heating temperature and the type of crucible used, were eliminated.

Next, the "analysis" process is performed in step 1 of FIG.
Carry out according to the procedure of 8-19. Here, in the chemical analysis test, one analysis measurement test sample may have one analysis measurement test item, or may have multiple analysis measurement test items. In addition, there are cases where multiple analytical measurement test items can be analyzed and tested by one type of analytical measurement test device and analytical measurement test method, and analytical measurement test devices and analytical measurement test methods used for each analytical measurement test item. May change. In addition, the same type of analytical measurement test item can
In some cases, the analytical measurement test method may be performed multiple times. The analyst who conducts the chemical analysis test may also change depending on the analysis measurement test sample, the analysis measurement test item, the analysis measurement test equipment, and the analysis measurement test method. These are often decided in consideration of the efficiency and accuracy of the analytical measurement test.

The analyst carries out the chemical analysis test according to the order form. Since the analytical measurement test equipment 1a, 1b, 1c is connected to the host computer 3 dedicated to the database system via the attached control computers 2a, 2b, 2c, when the chemical analysis test is completed, the measurement data is It is transferred and stored online in the database storage means of the host computer 3. If there is an analytical measurement test device that is not connected to the host computer 3 online, or if measurement data of the analytical measurement test method needs to be input to the host computer 3, it can be manually input from the terminal with a mouse operation. .

Once the measurement data is stored in the storage means of the database system, the measurement data transferred and stored online and the measurement data manually input by operating the mouse are handled in exactly the same manner. Since the storage means of the database system stores the history of these measurement data in detail, it can respond promptly even if the customer or client makes a complaint about the measurement data, and is always highly reliable. It has the effect of providing chemical analysis test results.

In the chemical analysis test, it is often the case that a plurality of analysts carry out the chemical analysis test in parallel for a plurality of analysis measurement test samples according to the analysis measurement test items. This is because the chemical analysis test results can be provided with a short delivery time. In this case, in order to carry out the chemical analysis test more quickly, accurately and smoothly, to protect the delivery date of the customer, and to evaluate the validity of the result of the chemical analysis test, there is a situation in which the progress of the chemical analysis test needs to be examined. Often happens.

This system can easily realize this. That is, as shown in steps 20 to 22 of FIG. 6, click “analysis” with the mouse, specify a request form number, and click “analysis progress” (step 2).
0-21). Instantly, the progress of the chemical analysis test related to the chemical analysis request form designated by the request form number is displayed on the screen (step 22). At this time, the first group information required to display the analysis progress on the screen is customer information, analytical measurement test sample information, measurement data information, analytical measurement test item name information, analytical measurement test. The method information and unit name information are, as shown by arrows in FIG. 23, a customer identification number which is a first identification number, an analysis measurement test sample identification number, an analysis measurement test item identification number, an analysis measurement test method identification number, and a unit. The data is read from the storage means of the database in units of analysis progress information, which is the second group information grouped in association with each other by the identification number.

In the analysis progress, information such as the analysis progress status of the analysis measurement test sample at that time can be referred to in detail. For example, the request form and the analytical measurement test sample, the measurement data for each analytical measurement test item, the final result, the analyst, the analysis deadline, the analytical measurement test method, the findings of the chemical analysis department's manager and the analyst regarding the analytical measurement test result, Up-to-date information such as related analytical measurement test groups can be queried immediately and accurately. As a result, the following effects can be obtained, for example.

Management of chemical analysis tests can be performed accurately, quickly and easily. For example, a list of analysis measurement test samples that have passed the analysis deadline can be described together with the analysis measurement test method and the name of the analyst, and can be output. As a result, the analysis measurement test sample that is late for delivery becomes clear, and the response can be made promptly and accurately.

The efficiency of the chemical analysis test is improved. For example, regarding the analysis measurement test items of the specified analysis measurement test sample, the latest information on the analysis progress such as the chemical analysis test not completed, the analyst who is in charge of the chemical analysis test of each analysis measurement test item, the analysis measurement test method, etc. Since it is possible to inquire at any time, the chemical analysis department manager and the analyst, and the analyst and the analyst can collaborate accurately and smoothly. As a result, for example, when a delay occurs in a specific analytical measurement test, it is possible to flexibly respond to adjustment of the progress of the chemical analysis test, such as the arrangement of the analytical measurement test device and the analyst, and the efficiency of the chemical analysis test can be improved. Is improved.

Customer service is improved. For example, it is possible to inquire information on the progress of analysis, such as the fact that a chemical analysis test of the specified analysis measurement test item has not yet been completed by the analysis measurement test method. There is an effect of improving customer service, such as being able to immediately and accurately respond to inquiries about the progress and scheduled completion date and time.

Upon completion of the chemical analysis test for all the analytical measurement test items, a chemical analysis test result report is prepared immediately. In this system, the chemical analysis test result report is shown in Fig. 7.
~ Automatically created according to steps 23 to 31 of Fig. 8 and protected as described below. That is, when the search condition such as the client number is input from the terminal (input means) (step 23), the control means of the database system controls the analysis measurement test sample information, the customer information, and the analysis measurement test sample group corresponding to the search condition. The first group information such as information, measurement data information, analytical measurement test method information, and the like are read in association with each other (steps 24 to 28). A second identification number is attached to the first group information to distinguish between the groups. At this time, the customer identification number which is the first identification number of the analysis measurement test sample information and the customer identification number which is the first identification number of the customer information are associated with each other, and the third identification number indicating this association is added. And likewise,
The analysis measurement test sample group identification number, which is the first identification number of the analysis measurement test sample information, and the analysis measurement test sample group identification number, which is the first identification number of the analysis measurement test sample group information, are associated with each other, and this association is made. Showing the third
The identification number is attached. Further, the analysis measurement test sample identification number which is the first identification number of the sample information and the analysis measurement test sample identification number which is the first identification number of the measurement data information are associated with each other, and the third identification number indicating this association Is attached, and the analysis measurement test method identification number, which is the first identification number of the analysis measurement test sample group information, and the analysis measurement test method identification number, which is the first identification number of the analysis measurement test method information, are associated with each other, A third identification number indicating this association is attached.

The chemical analysis test result report can be prepared by any analyst who is registered in the system, although his / her qualification is checked with a password.
In the present embodiment, the analyst who finally carried out the chemical analysis test of the analytical measurement test item or the analyst who manually entered the measurement data finally issued an instruction from the terminal to prepare the chemical analysis test result report from the terminal. Perform on the computer 3. Specifically, click "Report" on the main menu with the mouse, and then, for example, specify the request number as the search item and click "Regular Report" to display the chemical analysis test result report edit screen. To be done. At this time, analysis measurement test sample information, customer information, analysis measurement test sample group information, which is the first group information necessary for preparing the analysis result report,
The measurement data information, the analysis measurement test item name information, the analysis measurement test method information, the unit name information, and the analysis cost information are, as shown by arrows in FIG. 24, the customer identification number which is the first identification number,
Analysis measurement test identification number, analysis measurement test sample group identification number, analysis request form number, analysis measurement test item identification number, analysis measurement test method identification number, unit identification number Is read from the database storage means in units of analysis result report information, which is group information. In normal operation, the initial value displayed in each input field when this screen is displayed does not need to be changed, but special measures such as when you want to enter a comment in the chemical analysis test result report are recommended. Enter on the screen. Next, we will instruct the final chemical analysis test result report. For example, FIG.
A chemical analysis test result report is prepared as shown in (Step 31).

In preparing the chemical analysis test result report,
The chemical analysis test value is automatically rounded depending on the analysis measurement test item, the analysis measurement test method, the rounding method, and the lower limit of the analysis measurement test (step 29). Furthermore,
If necessary, the chemical analysis test value is accompanied by a 95% confidence limit value. Further, the cost required for the analysis measurement test is also calculated according to step 30, and is incorporated in the analysis cost information. At this time, the request number which is the first identification number of the analysis measurement test sample information and the request number which is the first identification number of the analysis cost information are associated with each other and taken into the analysis cost information.

With the chemical analysis test result report creating function of this automatic analysis system, for example, the following effects can be obtained.

A chemical analysis test result report can be created accurately and quickly. Normally, the chemical analysis test result report is created by request number,
By specifying the analysis measurement test sample identification number, the date of receiving the analysis measurement test sample, the group name of the analysis measurement test sample, etc., and specifying the request form for creating the chemical analysis test result report, the control means The information necessary for preparing the analysis test result report is read from the storage means, processed, edited and output. Therefore, normally, during the work of preparing the chemical analysis test result report, manual intervention is not required other than the operation of specifying the request form as described above, and an accurate chemical analysis test result report can be quickly prepared.

The reliability of the analysis result is improved. As described above, the chemical analysis test result report is usually automatically generated by the control means and the storage means. Here, for example, processing such as rounding of numerical values to obtain the final result described in the chemical analysis result report is performed by the analytical measurement test sample group, analytical measurement test item, analytical measurement test method, etc. Information such as the lower limit value of the test and the number of significant digits is automatically read from the storage means by the control means and executed. That is, since it is automatically performed without human intervention, errors due to humans such as data transfer errors are eliminated, and the same standard is always used for each analytical measurement test sample group, analytical measurement test item, and analytical measurement test method. Rounding and other processing are performed and a chemical analysis test result report is created, so the reliability of the analysis results is improved.

The analytical measurement test results can be effectively utilized. You can view and transfer the analysis measurement test result report online via the network.
For example, for customers such as manufacturing departments, the transferred analytical measurement test results can be immediately used online for immediate plotting on raw material quality control charts, which can be used quickly for quality control of raw materials, improving quality control accuracy, As a result, it can be used to improve product quality and productivity. Furthermore,
By speeding up the reporting of analysis results, for example, the results of analysis and measurement tests can be quickly reflected in the arrival of raw materials, and the efficiency of raw material utilization can be improved, such as the reduction in the amount of raw material stockpiles and stockpiling space. can get.

The storage space for analysis information can be saved. All the analytical information required for chemical analysis measurement tests is digitized, managed and processed by a computer system, so the storage space for analytical information can be saved. In this way, this system can provide customers with extremely reliable chemical analysis test results. Therefore, in the manufacturing department, which is the customer of this embodiment, the effects of improving the accuracy of quality control, improving the utilization efficiency of raw materials, and reducing costs are brought about.

In the present embodiment, even if a chemical analysis test result report is prepared, in order to further improve and guarantee the reliability of the chemical analysis test result, the person in charge of the chemical analysis department of the chemical analysis test result report " Until the “approval” process is completed, outsiders are prohibited from accessing the chemical analysis test result report. FIG. 9 shows an example thereof. For the first time after the “approval” process is completed, the customer can see, output, and use the chemical analysis test results.
Further, if necessary, the chemical analysis test result report can be sent to the customer by e-mail or automatic facsimile. The "approval" process is performed by clicking "approval" on the main menu with the mouse and clicking, for example, the request number for which the chemical analysis test result report was created (steps 32 to 34). Unapproved chemical analysis test result reports can be collectively “approved”. The “approval” processed chemical analysis test result report is protected and the contents of the report cannot be added, deleted or changed without special procedures.

In the system of this embodiment, the chemical analysis test result report can be viewed and transferred online via the network. Therefore, in the manufacturing department, the chemical analysis after approval by the chemical analysis department. The chemical analysis test results can be immediately plotted from the test result report on the raw material quality control chart, which can be quickly used for raw material quality control. As a result, it helps improve product quality and productivity. Furthermore, the system of this embodiment can easily create daily reports, monthly reports, annual reports, and annual reports. Figure 1 Example of "monthly report" processing
0 steps 35-36. These reports will be important materials for evaluation of the results of the chemical analysis department, future personnel planning, equipment installation planning, and so on. For example, FIG. 15 shows an annual transition of the number of analytical measurement test samples by a certain analytical measurement test device. By clicking "Monthly report" with the mouse and inputting necessary items such as the search range (step 35),
It can be created immediately (step 36).

A new customer name, a new analysis measurement test sample group, a new analysis measurement test instrument group, a new analysis measurement test method, etc. relating to a new analysis measurement test sample that does not belong to any of the already registered analysis measurement test sample groups. ， When new master information occurs, prior to the “Reception” process,
Register with the database system. As shown in FIG. 11, registration and update processing of new master information is performed by clicking "Maintenance" on the main menu with the mouse, then specifying the type of master information, and inputting master information (step 37). . The master information is protected so that registration and update processing of the master information can be performed only by a person who has a certain qualification. The master information is the basic information for the proper functioning of this system, and is intended to eliminate errors and maintain information consistency.

If there is unregistered master information, the unregistered master information will not be displayed in the selection window or the unregistered master information will be displayed, for example, during the “reception” process of the analytical measurement test sample. If you try to enter it, an error will occur.
As shown in step 37 of 1, click "Maintenance" with the mouse to register the new master information that caused the error, move the mouse again to activate the "Reception" screen, and then click "Reception". Processing can continue. For information protection, anyone can execute the "reception" process, but since registration and updating of master information is configured so that certain qualifications (privileges) are required, the "reception" process can be changed to "maintenance". Even when moving to processing, certain qualifications are required to register and update master information. As described above, in the automatic analysis system of the present embodiment, since all steps of the chemical analysis test from acceptance of the measurement sample for analysis and measurement to report of the result in the chemical analysis test are computerized, the chemical analysis test is performed. It has the effect of being highly efficient, accurate, and extremely quick and smooth. Due to the high reliability and immediateness of the chemical analysis tests in this system, the manufacturing department, which is the customer, can improve the accuracy of raw material quality control, improve the utilization rate of raw materials, and reduce the inventory of raw materials. It is possible to expect remarkable effects such as improvement in product quality and productivity.

(Embodiment 2) Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described by taking as an example a case where a chemical analysis test is carried out for an unspecified analysis measurement test item such as an analysis measurement test for research and development. The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment will be mainly described. In the automatic analysis system of this embodiment, the arrangement of the analysis and measurement test equipment with the control computer attached thereto, the host computer dedicated to the database system, the workstation serving as the input / output terminal, the laser beam printer, etc. is the same as in the first embodiment. Although it is almost the same as No. 1, the detailed explanation is omitted, but the “manufacturing department” shown in FIG. 1 is replaced with the “research and development department”.

The processing procedure of the database system from “acceptance” to “end” executed from the terminal is the same as that of the first embodiment, but the example of the order form shown in FIG. 16 is different and will be described in more detail. This order book is an order book for analysis and measurement test samples for performing a wet chemical analysis test, which is one of the categories of analysis and measurement tests. Request number to carry out the analysis measurement test on the order form output date, analysis requester name which is the customer name, analysis measurement test sample group name, analysis measurement test sample name, analysis deadline, analysis priority, analysis person name , Analysis measurement test method name, Analysis measurement test item name, etc. are described. The analyst can obtain information such as priority, analysis deadline, and other related analytical measurement test items for analytical measurement test samples and analytical measurement test items for which the analyst is in charge, and utilize them for the analysis setup. Therefore, the analysis can be carried out accurately and smoothly. To output this order form, first,
Select "Arrange" from the main menu shown in. The "Analysis Arrangement" screen opens. Click the mouse to select the type of arrangement document to be created, such as "List of unanalyzed samples" from the displayed menu. Next, for example, when an analysis acceptance date is input as a search item, an order form as shown in FIG. 16 is output. The analyst carries out the chemical analysis test according to the order form. This procedure is similar to that of the first embodiment, but the analysis value input performed by the mouse operation from the terminal will be described in more detail. When "Analysis" is clicked with the mouse in the main menu shown in Fig. 2, the "Analysis" screen opens. For example, specify the request form number and click "Analysis value input". When a request for analysis and measurement of multiple analysis and measurement samples is requested by a request form for one leaf, a selection window that lists the samples described in the request will open.
Click the desired analytical measurement test sample with the mouse to select it. A selection window that displays a list of the analytical measurement test items for the selected analytical measurement test sample opens. Click the desired analytical measurement test item with the mouse to select it. A window for entering the analysis measurement test values of the selected analysis measurement test item opens. First, click the measurement data input field and enter the measurement data.

If the analytical measurement test item to which the measurement data is input is an analytical measurement test item stored in advance in the master information of the analytical measurement test sample group of the analytical measurement test sample, the measured data is automatically calculated according to the master information. Is rounded off and displayed in the report value input field. The value entered in the report value input field is the value described in the analysis result report as the final result, which will be described later, and the numerical values and characters displayed in the same field are directly described in the report. here,
If the analyst, unit, etc. are changed,
It can be input with the mouse. Finally, after confirming the input information on the screen, instruct registration to the database system,
The "analysis" process ends. Note that the input order of information has been described as an order in which the operation of the terminal can be smoothly proceeded, like other processing, but it is not limited to this embodiment as a matter of course.

In the system of this embodiment, the chemical analysis test result report can be viewed and transferred online via the network. Data processing such as statistical analysis as shown in FIG. 17 can be performed immediately from the chemical analysis result report, and can be used for improving the efficiency of research and development. In addition, the system of this embodiment can easily create daily reports, monthly reports, annual reports, and annual reports. These reports will be important materials for evaluation of the results of the chemical analysis department, future personnel planning, equipment installation planning, and so on. For example, FIG. 18 shows the monthly change in the number of analytical measurement test samples of the customer A and the customer B, and FIG. 19 shows the ratio of the number of analytical measurement test samples in each year by the requesting department. , It can be created immediately by clicking "Monthly report" on the main menu of Fig. 2 with the mouse and inputting necessary items such as the search range.

(Embodiment 3) An example of association and grouping of various analysis information, which shows "reception information", is shown in FIG.
0. 20, a is a first identification number, b is a second identification number, c is a third identification number, d is first group information, and e is second group information. FIG.
As shown in 0, the customer information d that is the first group information is, for example, the customer identification number (1,
2, 3, ...) A are collected and configured, and are assigned a second identification number b. Similarly, the analytical measurement test sample information d that is the first group information is the analytical measurement test sample identification number (1001, 1002, 10) that is the first identification number.
03, ...) a are collected and configured, and are assigned a second identification number b. Others are the same.

The various analysis information is shown in FIG.
As indicated by the arrow, the customer information, the analysis measurement test sample information, the measurement data information, the analysis measurement test item name information, the analysis measurement test method information, and the analysis measurement test sample group information, which are the first group information d, respectively, First identification number a
Customer identification number (for example, 2), analytical measurement test sample identification number (for example, 1001), analytical measurement test sample group identification number (for example, 10), analytical measurement test item identification number (for example, 2), analytical measurement The test method identification number (for example, 2) is associated with each other and grouped to form the “reception information” that is the second group information e, and the second identification information is the third identification. The number c (here, 11) is attached.

(Embodiment 4) FIG. 21 shows an example of association and grouping of various kinds of analysis information, which shows "analysis measurement test information". The types of various analysis information and the types of first group information are the same as those in FIG.
The second group information obtained by further grouping the group information is different from FIG. In FIG. 21, various pieces of analysis information are, as indicated by arrows, analysis measurement test item name information that is the first group information d, analysis measurement test method information,
Analytical measurement test sample group information and analytical measurement test item information are the first identification number a, respectively, analytical measurement test item identification number (for example, 1), analytical measurement test method identification number (for example, 2), analytical measurement test The sample group identification numbers (for example, 10) are associated with each other and grouped to form "analysis measurement test information" which is the second group information e.
The identification number c (here, 12) is attached.

(Fifth Embodiment) FIG. 22 shows "arrangement document information" which is an example of association and grouping of various analysis information. The types of various analysis information and the types of first group information are the same as those in FIG. 20, but the second group information obtained by further grouping the first group information is different from FIG. In FIG. 22, various analysis information includes, as indicated by arrows, the customer information, the analysis measurement test sample information, the measurement data information, the analysis measurement test item name information, and the analysis measurement test method information, which are the first group information d. The customer identification number that is the first identification number a (for example,
2), analysis measurement test sample identification number (for example, 100
1), analysis measurement test method identification number (for example, 2), and analysis measurement test item identification number (for example, 2) are associated with each other and grouped, and are “procedure information” which is the second group information e. And the third identification number c (here, 13) is attached to the second group information e.

(Sixth Embodiment) FIG. 23 shows an example of association and grouping of various pieces of analysis information, which shows “analysis progress information”. The types of various analysis information and the types of first group information are the same as those in FIG. 20, but the second group information obtained by further grouping the first group information is different from FIG. In FIG. 23, various pieces of analysis information are, as indicated by arrows, customer information that is the first group information d, analysis measurement test sample information, measurement data information, analysis measurement test item name information, analysis measurement test method information, and unit. The name information is the first identification number a, that is, the customer identification number (for example, 2), the analysis measurement test sample identification number (for example, 1001), the analysis measurement test method identification number (for example, 1001).
2), the analysis measurement test item identification number (for example, 2) and the unit identification number (for example, 1) are associated with each other and grouped to form “analysis progress information” that is the second group information e. The second group information e has a third
Identification number c (here, 14) is attached.

(Embodiment 7) FIG. 24 shows "analysis result report information" as an example of association and grouping of various analysis information. The types of various analysis information and the types of first group information are the same as those in FIG. 20, but the second group information obtained by further grouping the first group information is different from FIG. In FIG. 24, the various pieces of analysis information are the first group information d as indicated by the arrow.
Customer information, analytical measurement test sample information, measurement data information, analytical measurement test item name information, analytical measurement test method information,
The unit identification information, the analytical measurement test sample group information, and the analytical cost information are the first identification number a, that is, the customer identification number (for example, 2), the analytical measurement test sample identification number (for example, 1001), the analytical measurement test method. Identification number (for example,
2), analysis measurement test item identification number (eg 2), unit identification number (eg 1), analysis measurement test sample group identification number (eg 10), analysis request number (eg 5)
6789) related to each other and grouped,
It constitutes the “analysis result report information” which is the second group information e, and the third identification number c (here, 15) is attached to the second group information e.

As shown in FIGS. 20 to 24 (Embodiments 3 to 7), not only the identification numbers are individually assigned to various analysis information, but also a predetermined number of various analysis information is grouped and the identification numbers are assigned. For each predetermined point of view, for example, a predetermined number of items necessary for reporting the desired test result are grouped and stored with an identification number, so that not only high efficiency and speedy processing but also analysis measurement can be performed. Prior to the implementation of the test, "analysis document" with various analysis information required for it
Since it can be output as, it is possible to carry out the analysis measurement test correctly and smoothly without human error, and it is possible to report the test result with extremely high reliability. Further, in the middle stage of the analytical measurement test, the “analysis progress” status at that point can be read, the management of the analytical measurement test can be performed accurately and quickly, and the efficiency of the analytical measurement test can be improved.

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As described above, the automatic analysis system of the present invention automates all the steps of the chemical analysis test from acceptance of the analytical measurement test sample in the chemical analysis test to the reporting of the results based on a computer. Therefore, the chemical analysis test can be performed efficiently, accurately, extremely quickly, and smoothly, and is extremely useful in industry. In addition, from the viewpoint of high reliability and immediacy of the chemical analysis test in this system, customers can expect remarkable effects such as speeding up of research and development and improvement of efficiency.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an example of an overall schematic configuration diagram of an automatic analysis system.

FIG. 2 is an example of a main menu.

FIG. 3 is an overall flowchart showing a procedure of chemical analysis data processing which is an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of “acceptance” processing.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of “arrangement” processing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of “analysis” processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a “report” process.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of a procedure of a “report” process.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of “approval” processing.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of “monthly report” processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a procedure of “maintenance” processing.

FIG. 12 shows an example of a chemical analysis request form.

FIG. 13 shows an example of an order form.

FIG. 14 shows an example of a chemical analysis result report.

FIG. 15 is a graph showing an example of an annual transition of the number of analytical measurement test samples.

FIG. 16 shows an example of an order form.

FIG. 17 is a graph showing an example of data obtained by statistical analysis.

FIG. 18 is a graph showing a monthly change in the number of analysis measurement test samples of customer A and customer B.

FIG. 19 is a graph showing the ratio of the number of analytical measurement test samples in each year by the requesting department.

FIG. 20 shows “reception information” as an example of association and grouping of various pieces of analysis information.

FIG. 21 shows “analysis measurement test information” as an example of association and grouping of various analysis information.

FIG. 22 shows “arrangement document information” as an example of association and grouping of various analysis information.

FIG. 23 shows “analysis progress information” as an example of association and grouping of various analysis information.

FIG. 24 shows “analysis result report information” as an example of association and grouping of various analysis information.

[Explanation of symbols]

1a, 1b, 1c ... Analytical instruments, 2a, 2b, 2c ...
Control computer, 3 ... Host computer, 4 ...
・ Workstation, 5 ・ ・ Laser beam printer.

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[Claims] 1. An automatic analysis system comprising an analysis device and a host computer connected to the analysis device, wherein the host computer attaches identification numbers for identifying each kind of analysis information to each other. Together with an identification number for relating the various analysis information to each other,
Further, a control means for grouping a predetermined number of the various analysis information into group information, assigning an identification number to the group information, and further grouping the group information for a predetermined number and assigning an identification number as the group information, and the control means. An automatic analysis system, comprising: storage means for storing the various analysis information and the group information to which the identification numbers are attached. 2. An automatic analysis system comprising an analysis device and a host computer connected to the analysis device, wherein the host computer distinguishes each other from various analysis information, and the various analysis information. With a first identification number that correlates them with each other, and a predetermined number of the various analysis information are grouped into first group information.
A second identification number is added to the group information of the
Group information of the second group information is grouped according to a predetermined viewpoint, and the second group information is assigned a third identification number, and the control means has the first identification number, An automatic analysis system, comprising: storage means for storing various kinds of information to which the identification number 2 and the third identification number are attached. 3. The automatic analysis system according to claim 1 or 2, wherein various kinds of analysis information are grouped into a predetermined number by a common attribute. 4. The various types of analytical information are grouped into a predetermined number depending on the use of the various analytical information, the properties of the analytical measurement test sample, the chemical composition, or the analytical measurement test method. The automatic analysis system according to claim 1 or 2. 5. The automatic analysis system according to claim 1, wherein the various analysis information is composed of measurement data and related information other than the measurement data. 6. The control means further retrieves various analysis information and group information stored in the storage means, reads out various analysis information and group information in association with each other,
The automatic analysis according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the automatic analysis has a function of processing and editing, and the order form edited by the control means or the final result is output by the output means. system. 7. The automatic analysis system according to claim 5, wherein the related information includes customer information including at least a customer name and analysis measurement test sample information including at least an analysis measurement test sample name. . 8. A plurality of pieces of analytical measurement test sample information, which are identified by an identification number and recognized by an analytical measurement test sample name, are identified by an identification number, and are identified by an analytical measurement test sample group name. Of the analysis measurement test sample group information, and the analysis measurement test sample group information is at least the analysis measurement test item corresponding to the analysis measurement test sample group name, and the analysis measurement test sample group information. Specify the lower limit value of the analytical measurement test related to the analytical measurement test method corresponding to the item, the analysis accuracy, and the output format of the analytical measurement test value, or correlate with the analytical measurement test item information that includes one or more of them. The automatic analysis system according to claim 7, wherein the automatic analysis system is provided. 9. The automatic analysis system according to claim 8, wherein the analysis measurement test item information includes information on a unit of the analysis measurement test value corresponding to the analysis measurement test item. 10. The automatic analysis system according to claim 5, wherein the related information comprises analysis measurement test method information including at least an analysis measurement test method name. 11. The analytical measurement test method information is provided with an identification number and is identified by the analytical measurement test method name, and the analytical measurement test unit price corresponding to the analytical measurement test method and the analytical measurement test method with an identification number. 11. The automatic analysis system according to claim 10, wherein the automatic measurement system includes an analysis measurement test unit price corresponding to a plurality of analysis measurement test methods recognized by a group name, or any one or more of them. 12. Prior to carrying out the analytical measurement test, various analytical information such as test items, test order, test method, and test conditions necessary for the analytical measurement test are read from the storage means by the control means in advance, and the order form is provided. 7. The automatic analysis system according to claim 6, wherein the automatic analysis system outputs. 13. The automatic analysis system according to claim 6, wherein, in the middle of the analysis measurement test, the analysis progress status at that time is read from the storage means and inquired. 14. The final result includes at least a customer name, an analysis measurement test sample name, an analysis measurement test item, an analysis measurement test value, and a unit of the analysis measurement test value, and is output in a fixed format. The automatic analysis system according to claim 6. 15. The analytical measurement test value as the final result is
At least the lower limit of the analytical measurement test method corresponding to the analytical measurement test item, the information specifying the analytical accuracy and the output format, or any one or more of them is rounded off. 14. An automatic analysis system according to item 14. 16. The automatic analysis system according to claim 15, wherein the final result includes information about the cost of the analytical measurement test that produces the result. 17. The final result includes at least one of an error range of the analytical measurement test value, a confidence limit value, an analytical accuracy, and the analytical measurement test value. An automatic analysis system according to the item.