v-kit is the name given to a range of softwares, reference standards and tools designed for analytical instrument qualification.

v-kit is available in two versions - Pro and ver 3.1. The full product range can be seen on the dedicated website www.v-kit.com

 

v-kit Pro is the fourth generation Qualification Management and Execution System from NLG Analytical. Designed around a qualification database v-kit Pro allows your service organisation or laboratory to truly take control of your qualifications. Audit trail, electronic logbook, deviation reporting, and protocol manager are just some of the advanced features only available in v-kit Pro. Whether you run a service department, administer your organisation's qualifications or deliver qualification services, you can manage and execute your qualifications with better quality, efficiency and traceability using v-kit Pro.

 

v-kit 3.1 is the entry level v-kit product, with a simple and effective user interface, allowing the user to produce controlled and standardised qualification reports. Introduced in 2008, v-kit 3.1 is a mature qualifcation platform used in over 40 countries worldwide.

  

Compare the features and benefits of v-kit Pro to v-kit 3.1 and your current qualification system.

 

v-kit Feature	v-kit Pro Benefit	v-kit 3.1	Your Current Qualification?
Total qualification	Single system that can support the qualification of any analytical technique.	HPLC & GC Only	?
Modern, web-based user interface	Yes	Simple UI	Excel spreadsheet ?
Qualification database	Manage your protocols, manage your qualification requirements. Review previously completed protocols.	No- once tests/protocols are complete storage is users responsibility	?
Electronic protocols	Define and secure the qualification using Protocol Manager	3.1 uses separate  Word based protocols	Word Document ?
Editable protocols	Create and distribute protocols based on your requirements. Edit set-points and acceptance limits, remove or rename tests.	Yes, but with a Word document - vkit pro provides greater security and ease of use	?
Selectable access levels	Administrator, supervisor or user. Restrict the rights of defined users. Mangers can create and edit protocols, users can only run protocols.	Limited ability via Admin. Console	?
Complete qualification kits	Kits contain everything required to complete a qualification, including traceable standards, standard operating procedures.	Yes, as for v-kit Pro	?
Integrated procedures	SOPs are integrated into the system so the correct procedure is always available.	Yes, as for v-kit Pro	?
Built in standards and tools traceability	Meet regulatory requirements for traceability of standards and tools.	Yes, as for v-kit Pro	?
Totally flexible dongle based licensing	Dongles (and therefore licences) can easily be moved between computers running the system.	Yes, as for v-kit Pro	?
PDF reporting	All printouts are sent automatically to secure PDF allowing a paperless qualification	No integrated pdf facility	?
Summary Reporting	Single, easy to review document that contains all documents relating to a protocol execution – ideal for archiving and audit review -electrononic and/or hard copy.	No	?