Stand-alone communication unit for data exchange between an older instrument with a first type of data interface and a modern computer or computer network with a second type of data interface

摘要

Communications unit for data exchange between a device, especially a laboratory instrument that has an electronic control unit and an external computer or computer network. The communications unit is configured as an external portable module that is independent of both the instrument and the computer or computer network. It has a first standard interface (2) for connection to a computer or computer network and a second interface (3) for connection to the laboratory instrument interface.