--- title: "Sampling & IPC App Group" slug: "sampling-and-ipc-pharma" updated: 2024-10-21T08:43:27Z published: 2024-10-21T08:43:27Z --- > ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://support.tulip.co/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Sampling & IPC App Group Library Link Download the [Sampling & IPC App Group](https://library.tulip.co/suites/sampling---ipc). ## Purpose of this article The purpose of this article is to illustrate the primary functions of the **Sampling and IPC app group** and provide a detailed guide on how to utilize the app group functionalities. It sheds light on how different apps within the group are linked together and clarifies their individual purposes. The article also includes essential configuration steps necessary for the usage of apps, alongside options for customization. This app group is a part of Tulip’s **Composable MES for Pharma** app suite. Physical space ![Life Sciences App Suite 5.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Life%20Sciences%20App%20Suite%20%285%29.png) Within this app suite, we introduce users to an **offline sampling process**, complete with relevant procedures, which includes **taking, managing, and testing samples**. There are multiple ways to create a sample in this app group: it can be generated in one of the process apps (e.g. Tableting and blending that can be downloaded from the Pharma composable MES library page), or directly in the **Sample Navigation Hub** application. This group uses **bulk samples**. This means that multiple inspections are done on one sample. In the **Sample Navigation Hub** application, users can assign specific procedures to a sample. These procedures consume a portion of the bulk sample; however, no record is kept of partial consumption. ## Tulip tables used in the app group In this section, we will explain the types of tables used by the Sampling and IPC app group’s applications. All the tables utilized by the applications in the **Composable MES for Pharma** are part of **Tulip’s Common Data Model**. All the Sample procedure applications use the following six tables: **Equipment & Assets Samples Inspection Results Corrections Comments & Exceptions Process Flow** The Sampling Navigation Hub utilize the tables below: **Batches Process Flow Inspection Results Samples** [If you'd like to learn more about Tulip's Common Data Model (CDM) for Pharma, check out this link.](https://support.tulip.co/docs/common-data-model-for-pharma) ## Applications in the Sampling and IPC App Group The app group encompasses a total of 13 apps. **Sampling Navigation Hub** - Assists users in adding sample procedures to the samples as well as tracking sample progress. Also aids users in searching for sample procedures and initiating their execution process **Sample procedure applications** - allow users to execute various sample procedures **IPC Template** - facilitate users in kickstarting their app-building process | Application | Equipment | Application’s Navigation Flow | | --- | --- | --- | | Diameter Test | ![Pharma Test 2 1.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Pharma%20Test%202%20%281%29.jpg) | ![Diameter ofd v3.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Diameter%20ofd%20v3.png) | | Disintegration Test | ![Microprocessor Disintegration Test Apparatus.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Microprocessor%20Disintegration%20Test%20Apparatus.jpg) | ![Disintegration vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Disintegration%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Flowability Test | ![image 2.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/image%20%282%29.png) | ![Flowability vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Flowability%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Friability Test | ![Tablet Friability Tester FT1020 2.webp](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Tablet%20Friability%20Tester%20FT1020%20%282%29.webp) | ![Friability vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Friability%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Hardness Test | ![Pharma Test 2 1.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Pharma%20Test%202%20%281%29.jpg) | ![Hardness vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Hardness%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Leak Test | ![Images 225x225.jpeg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Images%20225x225.jpeg) | ![Leak vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Leak%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Loss on Drying Test | ![Precisa XM 66 Moisture Analyzer.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Precisa%20XM%2066%20Moisture%20Analyzer.jpg) | ![Loss on Drying vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Loss%20on%20Drying%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Mass Test | ![Pharma Test 2 1.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Pharma%20Test%202%20%281%29.jpg) | ![Mass vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Mass%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Mass Volume Test | ![U1000 300x300.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/U1000%20300x300.jpg) | ![Mass volume vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Mass%20volume%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Thickness Test | ![Pharma Test 2 1.jpg](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Pharma%20Test%202%20%281%29.jpg) | ![Thickness vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Thickness%20vertical%20OFD.png) | | Particle Size Distribution Test | ![partice size distributor.avif](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/partice%20size%20distributor.avif) | ![Particle Size distribution vertical OFD.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Particle%20Size%20distribution%20vertical%20OFD.png) | ### [Sampling Navigation Hub](https://library.tulip.co/suites/sampling---ipc) ![Navigation Hub v3.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Navigation%20Hub%20v3.png) ![Pharma cMES final OFDs 9.png](https://cdn.document360.io/7c6ff534-cad3-4fc8-9583-912c4016362f/Images/Documentation/Pharma%20cMES%20final%20OFDs%20%289%29.png) The **Sampling Navigation Hub** application begins with a **Home** step. From here, users can **navigate to any of the sample procedure apps** by selecting the button associated with the sample procedure they wish to execute. Additionally, users can navigate to one of two different steps based on their needs. They can view sample statuses by clicking on the **View Sample Status Button** or they can view the procedure statuses by clicking on the V**iew procedure statuses** button. By selecting the **View Sample Statuses button** button, the app will navigate to a step where the sample table is displayed. Here, users can **filter all samples** and **check** whether there are **existing procedures** for each selected sample. They can also **assign procedures** to samples, **create new samples**, and **dispose of samples** once all procedures are complete. There are **two methods for creating samples** in the **Composable MES for Pharma** app suite. The first option is to **create the sample within a manufacturing process**, using an application outside this app suite (e.g., Blending, Tableting, or Packaging applications). The **second option** is to **create the samples directly within this application**. On the **View Procedure Statuses step** users can **search** through all **existing procedures** and **view the details of each procedure**. ### [Procedure Apps](https://library.tulip.co/suites/sampling---ipc) This app group includes **11 sample procedure** applications and an **[IPC template](https://library.tulip.co/apps/ipc-template)** based on these applications. All sample procedure applications have the same structure. All procedure applications have the **same structure**. After users select a procedure either in the **Sampling Navigation Hub** application, the app navigates to the **Select Sample** step, which is followed by the **Identify Device** step. Once the identifications are complete, the subsequent step provides instructions regarding the procedure itself. After completing the procedure, the final step requires users to submit the test results. By clicking the **Confirm [Test] Is Done** button, the app updates the **Inspection Result** with the test results and establishes whether the test has passed or failed based on these results. ## Configuration and customization [Learn more about the general configuration within the app suite (e.g., in-app help, how to resume an app), visit this link.](https://support.tulip.co/docs/gxp-best-practices-pharma) ## Options for connecting the app with other applications ### [Tableting process](https://library.tulip.co/apps/tableting-process) The **Tableting application**, which is a component of the **Composable MES for Pharma**, is partially dependent on the **Sampling and IPC app group**. During setup steps in the **Tableting application**, the **Off-line IPC step** results in the creation of samples and their associated sample procedures. The final step in the setup process is to review the sample procedure results. Based on these outcomes, the Tableting user can decide to conclude the setup and commence production. Conversely, if the results are unsatisfactory, they may opt to restart the setup process. ## References - [Composable MES for Pharma](https://library.tulip.co/suites/composable-mes-for-pharma) - [Electronic Batch Record](https://library.tulip.co/suites/electronic-batch-record) - [Common Data Model for Pharma](https://support.tulip.co/docs/common-data-model-for-pharma)