Live data monitoring overview

The UNLOCK FAIR Data Platform enables direct connections to (laboratory) devices, allowing users to remotely access and visualize live data streams. This page provides an overview of how live data monitoring is implemented within the UNLOCK infrastructure.

Live data monitoring

Live monitoring of devices provides the possibility to directly view, use, and analyze operational data in real-time. Currently this allows for the realization of a digital shadow of connected devices - a virtual representation reflecting the current state. In future implementations, bidirectionality will establish true digital twins, allowing for direct influence over the control of devices.
Operational data includes measurements such as temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, flow rates, absorbance spectra, etc. This type of operational data is typically captured from in-house instruments such as bioreactors, spectrometers, chromatography systems, but may also originate from external sources like local weather stations. The data gathered from such sources falls under the category of IoT (Internet of Things). Combining operational with experimental data has the potential of yielding novel insights.

UNLOCK implementation

Within UNLOCK, devices are connected using the LEAF (Lab Equipment Adapter Framework) system.
All collected data is then transmitted to the WIDE (WUR IoT (Internet of Things) Data Exchange) backend for processing, storage, and visualization.
Visit the corresponding pages to find out more about these systems.