Secure Instrument Link is a secure mechanism to integrate analytical instruments with LIMS and ELN software.
It specifies an XML-based format for data exchange between LIMS/ELN software and LC-MS instruments. The project originates in regulated bioanalysis, but is open to other areas as well. Learn more about the history.
Secure Instrument Link offers a secure exchange mechanism for two main interactions:
The exchange is secured through digital signatures.
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See the Github repository for documentation and example files.
The project team sees the following opportunities for future expansion of this format:
Currently, we only support LC-MS instruments. Support for microplate readers and ligand binding assays is under consideration, since they play a significant role in the bioanalysis domain.
Today, this format is file-based. In the future, a file-less mechanism (such as SiLA or web services) could be added.