LOGS-ELN
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DescriptionLOGS-ELN is a browser-based electronic lab notebook for scientists conducting experiments in biochemistry, chemistry, physical sciences, material sciences and other related fields. Besides the conventional ELN features (high-end text editor, experimental notes, dated entries, versioning & audit trail, import of images & documents, etc.) this ELN understands dataformats. Users can upload spectroscopic data from various vendors manually or automatically (e.g. NMR, EPR, UV/Vis, Raman, etc.) and LOGS-ELN will parse the format files, resulting in a searchable database of measurements, and the ability to display spectra within a built in spectrum viewer. Data can be linked and be displayed within the ELN seamlessly, via drag & drop functionality. This innovative combination results in the ability to document the complete data cycle for all research needs. By linking experimental protocols directly with measurement data, the experimental documentation lays the necessary ground work for a lab that conducts and saves data in a FAIR fashion. LOGS-ELN can be combined with LOGS-SDMS, a scientific data management system that is able to collect data from lab instruments automatically, and includes a sample database that keeps track of sample measurements, storage coordinates and linked media.
ProviderSIGNALS GmbH & Co KG
Information on ProviderThe company SIGNALS was founded as a spinoff company from the Goethe University Frankfurt in 2014, by scientists from various backgrounds in experimental life science laboratories. Signals provides software tools and consulting services to promote the digitalization of research and scientific workflows in laboratories found in both academia and industry. Signals is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, and can be found at the following address: Signals GmbH & Co. KG Altenhoeferallee 3 60438 Frankfurt am Main Germany
Activity Statusactive
Information on ActiveVersion 2.5 / April 2023
Last checked onApril 2023
Provider's data safety and data security strategiesdata encryption, data transfer encryption, LDAP based user authentication, continuous maintenance; storage in multiple data centers, data center locations in Europe or US (depending on customer choice),
Reference usersGU Frankfurt (BMRZ), NMR Facility FSU Jena
Reviews
Exit strategy
Community
Known usersGU Frankfurt (BMRZ), TU Darmstadt, FSU Jena, Helmholz Zentrum Berlin, MPI CEC, FU Berlin, BioNMR Leipzig Bridge 12, Bruker Biospin
General
LicenseClosed Source, Open Source, Base functions closed source, Scientific functionality Open Source Python library
PricingAcademic, Chargeable / Paid for / fee-based, Freemium (Number of users, functions), Independent of number of users, Industry, Per person / Tiered Pricing
VersionsClassroom, For educational and teaching purposes we have free version packages
Location of providerGermany, Servers hosted in Europe and USA
Usability
Customizable user interface
LanguagesEnglish
SupportConsulting, Online documentation, Support by provider, User training (online, on site)
Usage statisticsUsage statistics, Lab measurement statistics viewable in LOGS dashboard
Offline functionalities
Core functions (Daily work)
Data inputBrowser forms, Table editor, Plain text editor
Data import (formats)Audio formats, Compressed formats, Document formats, Image formats, MS Office formats, Scientific formats, Structured formats, Table formats, Video formats, Automatic upload of measurement data from instruments, extract metadata, 60+ data formats and counting
Data import (method)Drag & Drop / File Chooser, Autoload client, manual upload, REST API, Python API
Data exportComplete content in document format, Complete content in machine readable format, REST API, Python API, export to CSV, PNG, JPEG
TemplatesDefine own templates, Subject specific templates
Search functionsFull text search, Database queries, Conditional search, Advanced search, Search by command line, Searching and querying with Python API
CollaborationRights management, Role management
Compliance with legal requirements
Preservation of evidenceAudit Trail, Versioning
Compliance
Extended functions (Daily work)
Laboratory management functionsFreezer Management, Inventory (devices), LIMS connectivity, customized sample definitions
Integrations and extensions
AutomationGet data from instrument, Automation: On request, Data analysis
Device connectionDevice connection
Project management tools
Workflows
Integration in RDM and IT environment
Application programming interfacesPython library, REST API
Controlled vocabulary
Data accessBrowser based
Data storage locationCloud, Local
Type of external cloud
Location of data storage or processing
Level of data protection (e.g. certification)
Transport encryption
Data storage encryption
Access control
Guaranteed SLAs
Interval of Data Backups
Number of Data Backups
Data Backups Encrypted
Template for data processing agreement (DPA), including the technical and organizational measures (TOM)
Authentication methods
User account security measures
Usage optionOn-premises, Software as a Service
Server operating systemLinux, MacOS, Windows