Common Control Platform v6 Software

The Common Control Platform (CCP®) software is ideal for the biopharmaceutical industry where reliability, flexibility, and connectivity between diverse biopurification systems are required. It enables all separation processes to be controlled by a single automation, data acquisition, and batch reporting system. CCP software significantly improves dependability and reduces operating costs by facilitating operator training and reducing validation requirements. Applications developed in the laboratory can be quickly, easily, and economically scaled up to the production level with reduced process development efforts.

The Innovative Features of CCP Software

CCP software has many innovative features that meet the needs of the user and the process.

• Intuitive display allows the operator to concentrate on the process, not the computer
  
• A broad choice of interface languages make the system easier to use regardless of the operator’s native language
  
• Powerful batch reporting features and secure data acquisition meet regulatory requirements
  
• Gradient formation system is easier to configure and better able to control absorption based separations
  
• Process status is displayed in real time
  
• The easy recipe manager enables quick set-up of process operating protocols

21 CFR Part 11 Compliance Ready from an Easy to Use Platform

The use of industrially robust SCADA® technology enables the control platform to meet the most stringent standards for connectivity, reliability and ease of use. Building on the SCADA platform, Millipore integrates a comprehensive application shell that is specifically configured to meet the needs of the chromatographer and process separations scientist. The result is a powerful, simple process control, data management and reporting system. CCP v6 or higher software, which operates on Microsoft® Windows® XP software, was developed according to GAMP guidelines and is FDA regulation 21CFR Part 11 compliance ready for electronic records and electronic signatures.

Utilize the Powerful Networking Capabilities of SCADA Packages

The powerful networking capabilities of SCADA control software enable CCP software to link biochromatography and TFF systems together and takeadvantage of the benefits of a robust network architecture:

• Improved process synergies
  
• Interlocked control of unit operations
  
• Information archive and backup
  
• Remote process monitoring and control
  
• Sharing of network resources

A remote PC may be configured to display real-time process data or to access historical data from any number of biochromatography and TFF systems.

Standard high-speed network communication between the PC and PLC ensures robust data acquisition and fast system response. The external ethernet link also enables batch record data to be sent to a remote computer for permanent record archiving. Using industrial OPC (OLE for process control) standards, CCP software simplifies connection to the plant network for remote monitoring and control. The system may also be linked to the Internet via the World Wide Web for remote access if desired.

Sophisticated and Secure Data Acquisition and Batch Reporting

Included with CCP software is a powerful data acquisition and Batch Reporting utility. This utility monitors the process, acquires and secures process data, and provides a comprehensive data trail for process reports and regulatory compliance. Data is recorded into the electronic records immediately after the program is enabled.

Following recognized industry standards, tools enable the collection and reporting of process information. The operator can initiate individual reports by batch ID or date range. These tools enable the user to query process data, which is secured within a relational database. Data acquisition is automatic and all data stored in the electronic record is unalterable, and may be exported in several formats. These multiple formats allow you to export the data to other tools for post acquisition analysis review and comparison.