SiLA 2 Client
Connectors MIT (Free)
About
SiLA 2 (Standardization in Lab Automation) is an open standard for plug-and-play laboratory instrument communication using gRPC over HTTP/2. The Paramus SiLA 2 connector uses sila2 (Python) to discover, connect and call Feature methods on any SiLA 2-compliant device (pumps, balances, chromatography systems, dispensers). Auto-discovers services via mDNS. No vendor license required; instrument firmware must support SiLA 2.
Key Features
- SiLA 2 Feature discovery and invocation
- mDNS-based device discovery
- Streaming and observable properties
- Automatic protobuf serialisation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SiLA 2 Client?
SiLA 2 Client is a connectors application available in the Paramus App Store. SiLA 2 (Standardization in Lab Automation) is an open standard for plug-and-play laboratory instrument communication using gRPC over HTTP/2. The Paramus SiLA 2 connector uses sila2 (Python) to discover, connect and call Feature methods on any SiLA 2-compliant device (pumps, balances, chromatography systems, dispensers). Auto-discovers services via mDNS. No vendor license required; instrument firmware must support SiLA 2.
Is SiLA 2 Client free to use?
Yes. SiLA 2 Client is distributed under the MIT (Free) license and is available at no cost through the Paramus App Store.
How do I install SiLA 2 Client?
SiLA 2 Client is installed through Paramus Chemistry OS, an on-premise Windows platform for computational chemistry. Open the Paramus App Store in your local installation and select SiLA 2 Client for one-click deployment.
What are the key features of SiLA 2 Client?
Key features of SiLA 2 Client include: SiLA 2 Feature discovery and invocation; mDNS-based device discovery; Streaming and observable properties; Automatic protobuf serialisation.
What type of application is SiLA 2 Client?
SiLA 2 Client belongs to the “Connectors” category in the Paramus App Store. It runs on Paramus Chemistry OS and can also be accessed through Paramus Cloud for supported workflows.
What platform does SiLA 2 Client run on?
SiLA 2 Client runs on Paramus Chemistry OS, a Windows-based on-premise platform that provides local compute power for demanding simulations. It requires a Paramus OS installation with appropriate hardware resources.
Can SiLA 2 Client be automated or integrated with AI workflows?
Yes. SiLA 2 Client is available as part of the Paramus ecosystem which supports MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools for AI-driven automation. This enables integration with large language models and automated research pipelines.