AVA Lab Control Software

Automate your chemistry and reap the benefits

AVA lab control software has been designed to simplify your experiments while improving the accuracy of your data and quality of your yields: from a single stirring hotplate, through to a multi-device jacketed reaction system.

Complete automation
Control stirring, heating and cooling, make controlled additions and more with complete process data logging.
Huge savings
Improved productivity means you make savings in both time and money.
Safer chemistry
Control software allows you to define safety overrides and cut-off conditions for your experiments.
Flexibility
With four different software levels, AVA can work for your equipment and budget.

Four software levels to suit your application and budget

The different levels determine the types of devices that can be controlled and logged by AVA.

Upgrade between AVA Levels at any time

If your needs change, requiring control of more apparatus, AVA Software can be easily upgraded.

Automating your chemistry saves time and money

Advantages of software automation

Improve productivity – free up valuable research time
Record, share and analyse experimental results
Repeat experiments accurately for reproducible and consistent results
Share results between users to improve research and collaboration

Automation makes your chemistry safer

Enhanced safety

Run unattended experiments safely
Reduce manual errors
Set apparatus safety limits to prevent accidents
Configure audio and visual alarms

AVA can easily automate your chemistry

Use AVA software to

Control and log common laboratory apparatus and processes
Eliminate time-consuming, manual data recording
Track what you do, as you do it and repeat in the experiment scheduler – ‘Track and Repeat’
Visualise results for rapid analysis and reporting
Link devices for dual control e.g. pump and balance for additions
Control up to four experiments in parallel

AVA Software is a big step forward from conventional manual control and lack of data loggingDr. Jing Liu, Scientist III, Dart Neuroscience

Our most popular option... AVA Software Level 4

Control multi-device reactions

Control up to 4 reaction systems with up to 16 devices on one screen
Create complex experiments with any number of steps in series or parallel
Pre-program multi-step recipes, with the flexibility to make and track on-the-fly adjustments
Interlink devices and set feedback/control loops, end-point conditions and safety limits

No more manual data logging or manual errors

Automatically record reaction parameters and log what you do, as you do it
Repeat experiments accurately for reproducible and consistent results
Create reports in a few clicks or export data as a CSV file for further analysis
Share results between users to improve research and collaboration

Safe unattended chemistry

Automate cooling during exothermic events
Link devices such as balances and pumps for controlled, unattended reagent addition
Define safety overrides and cut-off conditions
Configure audio and visual alarms

Key features

Select your Apparatus set up
• Select Apparatus background that matches your reaction setup
• Select up to four Apparatus setups
Create new or open existing Apparatus templates
Add devices
• Select and name devices
• Set device parameters and safety limits
• Link devices for dual control e.g. pump and balance for gravimetric additions
Select Direct or Schedule control
• Control devices directly via the apparatus window or:
• Use the Schedule Window to create experiment profiles e.g. create ramps, plateaus and timed actions
Track and Repeat
• Track what you do, as you do it and record all actions
•Repeat and refine the schedule to optimise the experiment
• This clever feature enables automation of a manual process with ease and without any programming knowledge
Graph data and modify experiments on-the-fly
• View real-time graphs
• Stop, pause or skip steps and modify experiments mid-run
• Add or remove steps as the timeline progresses
• Add notes in the Event log
Enhanced safety for unattended operation 24/7
• Set individual device warning alarms
• set emergency safe conditions or reaction shutdown if a sensor limit is exceeded
• Create safety feedback loops e.g. control a pump addition by process temperature
•Set user-definable limits or parameters for all devices
Create reports and share data
• Automatically logs and saves all data
• The report wizard creates detailed reports in rich text format (for word processing) or CSV (for spreadsheets)
• Share experiments and results with other AVA users
Control up to 4 different reactions in parallel

Download and try the software for free

To evaluate AVA Software you can download a free Demo version.

Learn how the features of the software work
Simulate control of devices
Setup Apparatus and create Schedules
Share setups and Schedules with other AVA users
Analyse results and create reports for real or simulated data

Download demo software

AVA Controls equipment from a variety of manufacturers

AVA includes a library of pre-configured driver files allowing easy integration with a wide range of 3rd party devices.
Radleys also provide a ‘New Driver Configuration Service’ if required.
Our Driver Library includes various models from the following manufacturers:

	Circulators	Haake Huber Julabo Lauda
	Overhead Stirrers	Heidolph IKA Lara CLR Radleys
	Temperature Sensors	Generic
	Syringe Pump	Harvard New Era WPI
	pH Sensors	Knick Jenway
	Peristaltic Pumps	Cole-Parmer Ismatec Heidolph Watson Marlow
	Balances	A&D Denver Mettler Ohaus Precisa Sartorius
	Vacuum Pumps	Vacuubrand
	Gas Flow Controllers	Bronkhorst
	Stirring Hotplates	Heidolph IKA Radleys
	Pressure Sensors	Omega
	Conductivity Sensors	Knick
	Gas Flow Meters	Bronkhorst M+W Instruments

AVA Software Level 1

For hotplate users who want to run, record and repeat experiments

Control a single hotplate or up to four in parallel
Integrate hotplates from leading manufacturers
‘Track and Repeat’ – Create and record simple or complex profiles to control your hotplate
Automate your common benchtop heating/stirring procedures for improved reproducibility and safety
Stop, pause, skip and modify experiments mid-run
Record, save, share and repeat common experiments

AVA Software Level 2

For hotplate and overhead stirrer users who want to run, record and repeat experiments

Control and log up to four hotplates and/or four overhead stirrers in parallel
Integrate devices from leading manufacturers
Control hotplate heating/stirring and overhead stirrer speed, also log torque
Create profiles to control your hotplate and overhead stirrer simultaneously
Create triggers that link devices e.g. when the hotplate stirrer achieves ‘X’ ˚C change overhead stirring to ‘Y’ rpm

AVA Software Level 3

For chemists who want to control, schedule and log jacketed reaction systems

Control and log a single jacketed reaction system, or up to four in parallel
Integrate overhead stirrers and circulators from leading manufacturers
Use with any brand of jacketed reaction system
Control multiple parameters for improved reaction reproducibility, optimisation and safety
Create experimental profiles with safety feedback loops
Software automatically creates detailed reports

AVA Software Level 4

Control multi-device reactions

Control up to 4 reaction systems with up to 16 devices on one screen
Create complex experiments with any number of steps in series or parallel
Pre-program multi-step recipes, with the flexibility to make and track on-the-fly adjustments
Interlink devices and set feedback/control loops, end-point conditions and safety limits

AVA Software Level 4

No more manual data logging or manual errors

Automatically record reaction parameters and log what you do, as you do it
Repeat experiments accurately for reproducible and consistent results
Create reports in a few clicks or export data as a CSV file for further analysis
Share results between users to improve research and collaboration

AVA Software Level 4

Safe unattended chemistry

Automate cooling during exothermic events
Link devices such as balances and pumps for controlled, unattended reagent addition
Define safety overrides and cut-off conditions
Configure audio and visual alarms

AVA Care Support

One stop for expert technical support.We understand how critical software is to your chemistry success – that’s why Radleys have developed AVA Care Support.

FREE support for 1st Year

Free priority email and telephone support
Free set-up and application support
Free software updates during support period
Keep software current, regardless of which software level is purchased

Data Hub - integrate devices with an RS232 serial interface

Using the Data Hub, AVA Software can connect, control and log data from multiple 3rd party devices with an RS232 serial interface
Designed to work exclusively with the AVA Control Software to ensure a fast set-up and reliable connection from the PC to multiple RS232 devices
The Data Hub will integrate serial devices including stirring hotplates, overhead stirrers, circulators, balances, peristaltic pumps, syringe pumps, vacuum pumps, balances, pH sensors and gas flow controllers
Combine up to 4 Data Hubs to increase device capacity
Use RR20454 Ethernet Switch to connect up to 4 x Data Hubs, providing up to 16 x RS232 ports
The Data Hubs also features two Pt100 temperature sensor ports for logging of temperature data directly to your PC

Minimum computer requirements to operate AVA Software

Operating system	Microsoft® Windows® XP SP2/3, Microsoft® Windows® 7, 8 and 10
CPU	Duo core 1.9 GHz processor
Memory	2GB RAM minimal, 4GB RAM recommended
Hard disk	30GB minimal, 5400rpm
Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
Additional information	Microsoft .Net drivers required Internet 8 web explorer or equivalent Once license is activated on a PC it is NOT possible to move it

Click to download these resources

AVA Laboratory Control Software Leaflet

AVA Quick Start Guide

Radleys International Product Guide

AVA Data Hub Instructions

AVA Software Only

RR20111 AVA Software Level 1

RR20112 AVA Software Level 2

RR20113 AVA Software Level 3

RR20114 AVA Software Level 4

All software includes 1 Year AVA Care Support

AVA Software Kits

RR20302 AVA Level 1 Software Kit
Comprising of the following
– AVA Level 1 Software
– Laptop Controller
– 2 Port Data Hub
– 1 Year AVA Care Support

RR20304 AVA Level 2 Software Kit
Comprising of the following
– AVA Level 2 Software
– Laptop Controller
– 2 Port Data Hub
– 1 Year AVA Care Support

RR20306 AVA Level 3 Software Kit
Comprising of the following
– AVA Level 3 Software
– Laptop Controller
– 4 Port Data Hub
– 1 Year AVA Care Support

RR20308 AVA Level 4 Software Kit
Comprising of the following
– AVA Level 4 Software
– Laptop Controller
– 4 Port Data Hub
– 1 Year AVA Care Support

AVA Software Upgrades

If your needs change, requiring control of more apparatus, AVA software can be easily upgraded.

RR20120 AVA Upgrade Level 1 to 2
RR20121 AVA Upgrade Level 1 to 3
RR20122 AVA Upgrade Level 1 to 4

RR20123 AVA Upgrade Level 2 to 3
RR20124 AVA Upgrade Level 2 to 4

RR20125 AVA Upgrade Level 3 to 4

All upgrades include 1 Year AVA Care Support

AVA Care Support

Renew AVA Care for another year

RR20141 AVA Care Level 1 – 1 Year
RR20152 AVA Care Level 2 – 1 Year
RR20153 AVA Care Level 3 – 1 Year
RR20154 AVA Care Level 4 – 1 Year

Automation Module and Serial Devices

Radleys supply a range of automation modules for use with AVA Level 4 which include all of the devices and cables required

RR20500 Gravimetric Additions Module

Comprising of:

RR20446         Top Loading Balance 0.01g x 4200g – UK Plug
RR20450         Control Cable Balance to PC 3m
RR20470         Peristaltic Pump 600rpm 4000ml/min – UK Plug
RR20472         Peristaltic Pump Head for 1.6mm Wall Tubing
RR20474         Cable RS232 for Peristaltic Pump RR20470 2.5m
RR20476         PharMed BPT Tubing 1.6mm Wall 7.5m
RR139091       Adapter Rodaviss B24 to GL14
RR139095       Adapter Rodaviss B24 to 2 x GL14
RR139101       1000ml Lab Bottle GL45
RR139109       Distribution Cap GL45 with 2 x GL14
RR139111       Screw Cap with Aperture GL14
RR139113       Silicone Seal with PTFE Washer GL14 6mm

RR20504 Syringe Pump Additions Module

Comprising of:
RR20418 Single Syringe Pump to 60cc
RR20420 Control Cable, Single Syringe Pump to PC, 2m
RR20407 Marprene Tubing 1.6mm Bore 1.6mm Wall 5m
RR139091 Feed Adapter Rodaviss, B24 to GL14
RR139095 Feed Adapter Rodaviss B24 to 2 x GL14

RR20502 pH Module

Comprising of:
RR20424 pH/mV/Temp Meter Portable + Control Cable (probe not included). Battery operated.
RR20438 Cable, pH Meter to Combination VP Probe, 3m
RR139087 Adapter Rodaviss B34 to GL25
RR139125 Swivel 12mm pH Probe Adapter GL25
RR20440 Buffer Solution Certified pH 4.01 +/-0.02 – 500ml
RR20442 Buffer Solution Certified pH 7.00 +/-0.02 – 500ml
RR20444 Buffer Solution Certified pH 9.21 +/-0.02 – 500ml

pH Probes

RR20432 Combination VP pH Probe 325mm x 12mm (100, 250, 500ml vessels)
RR20434 Combination VP pH Probe 360mm x 12mm (1000ml vessels)
RR20436 Combination VP pH Probe 425mm x 12mm (2000, 3000, 5000ml vessels)

RR20506 Vacuum Pump Module

Comprising of:
VB696702 PC3001 Vario Chemistry Diaphragm Pump – UK Plug
RR20216 Null Modem Serial Cable, 2m
RR20456 NW 8 Rubber Vacuum Hose, 3m
RR139025 Gas Purge Adapter B24 + GL14 + Fittings

Serial Devices

Stirring Hotplates - with RS232 serial interface

RR91204 Carousel Advanced Stirring Hotplate – UK Plug
RR91205 Carousel Advanced Stirring Hotplate + Pt1000
RR91234 RS232 Interface Cable – 15 Pin to 9 Pin
RR91226 Pt1000 S/S Temperature Sensor
RR91228 Temperature Sensor Holder
RR91229 Support Rod (13mm x 425mm)
RR91235 Pt1000 Clamping System + Support Rod and Cable Guide

Overhead Stirrers - with RS232 serial interface

RR91308 RS50 Control Overhead Stirrer, 50W – UK Plug
RR91312 RS100 Control Plus Overhead Stirrer, 100W – UK Plug
RR91234 RS232 Interface Cable – 15 Pin to 9 Pin

Circulators - with RS232 serial interface

We offer a full range of circulators, hoses, oils, cables and accessories for all types of heating/cooling applications. For advice on selecting the system or accessory you need please contact our sales office.