[Obi-instrument-branch] an initial list of relations / properties for 'instrument'

[Daniel S. <sc...@eb...>]

Hello Instrumenteers,
Here some initial properties for 'instruments':

            has_user

has_last_user

            runs OS/software (if applicable)

processing_time/timescale

            realizes process step

                        measures         

has_parameter_settings

                        default_settings

            has_data_input

            has_data_output

            has_known_defects/problems/shortcomings

            has_placement/environment (external influences)

uses_consumables

has_vendor

has_model

last-checked

used_in_assay_Type

degree_of_automation

throughput_style (highthroughput vs small scale)

part_of_system/plattform/pipeline

... these can be discussed as a first start.     

There could be more abstract relations, i.e. to an 
'InstrumentationEffect' class (as in EXPO) that describes what 
implecations regarding the design princlipe lie in a decision to use a 
specific instrument type...

   Cheers,

       Daniel Schober.

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