摘要 |
A distributed analysis system comprises at least one analysis instrument (2; 4) for generating sample data from a sample at a local site (A; B; C) ; a storage means (8) holding a calibration library (20) at a site remote of the local site (A; B; C) ; and a data processor being integral with or separate from (4b) the analysis instrument (2;4) and which is adapted to determine a trait of the sample using a calibration model selected from the library (20) and the sample data. The data processor is sited at the local site (A; B, -C ) and is connectable to the storage means (8) via a telecommunications link (6 ) , said data processor being further adapted to temporarily retain the select ed calibration model received via the telecommunications link (6). |