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.
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Discover moreFour 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
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
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
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
RR20141 AVA Care Level 1 – 1 Year
RR20142 AVA Care Level 2 – 1 Year
RR20143 AVA Care Level 3 – 1 Year
RR20144 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
RR20447 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 + RR20471 2.5m
RR20476 PharMed BPT Tubing 1.7mm Bore 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
RR139111 Screw Cap with Aperture GL14
RR139113 Silicone Seal with PTFE Washer GL14 6mm
RR139091 Feed Adapter Rodaviss, B24 to GL14
RR139095 Feed Adapter Rodaviss B24 to 2 x GL14
RR20502 pH Module
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
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
New Driver Device Integration
Voltage and Plug Options
For your preferred voltage please add suffix /EURO /JAP /SWISS or /USA to the end of Catalogue Number.
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
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 |
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:
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Circulators | Haake Huber Julabo Lauda |
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Overhead Stirrers | Heidolph IKA Lara CLR Radleys |
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Temperature Sensors | Generic |
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Syringe Pump | Harvard New Era WPI |
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pH Sensors | Knick Jenway |
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Peristaltic Pumps | Cole-Parmer Ismatec Heidolph Watson Marlow |
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Balances | A&D Denver Mettler Ohaus Precisa Sartorius |
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Vacuum Pumps | Vacuubrand |
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Gas Flow Controllers | Bronkhorst |
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Stirring Hotplates | Heidolph IKA Radleys |
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Pressure Sensors | Omega |
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Conductivity Sensors | Knick |
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Gas Flow Meters | Bronkhorst M+W Instruments |
AVA Software Level 1
- 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
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
Webinar: Automation of chemical processes and remote data-logging in R&D laboratories
This webinar will be a case study of a scale-up group, using an automated addition to control an exothermic reaction, and the use of safety feedback loops to pause and restart the addition based on process temperature. At this time of social distancing in our laboratories when we need to minimise the number of people in the lab, automation and data-logging can help.
Webinar: Are you running your overnight reactions safely?
Are you running your overnight reactions unsafely? Lab control software can help you perform safe and efficient unattended reactions
In this webinar we will discuss how reactions can be data logged as well as safety feedback loops put in place to ensure that reactions can be left unattended overnight or longer by using lab control software.
Explore the range
For chemical synthesis, process development, evaporation and work-up
FAQs
Can I book a demo of the AVA Lab Control Software?
Yes, we are offering a 1-2-1 demo led by an expert online. Book your demo today.
What is included in the AVA Care support package? How can I renew it?
Each purchase of AVA Software or an AVA level upgrade comes with one year’s free AVA Care. During the AVA Care support period, you can download software updates such as any driver updates for new devices, continuing compatibility with Microsoft operating system, and other maintenance releases. It also gives you access to full technical support for any queries you may have. To check the current status of AVA Care, in the AVA Software, browse to the File tab and select Help. The start and expiry dates are listed for the AVA Care in the ‘Licensing’ section. If your AVA Care Support is about to expire, you can purchase a renewal of AVA Care; please contact Radleys or your local distributor for a quotation.
Are there any AVA tutorial videos I can watch?
Yes
- Getting started
- Manual control of devices
- Create an experimental Schedule
- Used advanced Schedule features
To access these, in your downloaded AVA Software (which is free to download to use in demonstration mode)
- Go to the File tab
- Select Help from the list on the left
- Then select ‘Video tutorials: Watch a selection of video tutorials’ button on the right.
The video tutorials can also be accessed via the AVA Help pages.