Latest Measurement Extension Release Highlights

The Measurement Extension consists of two separate software packages: Measurement Server Administration and Template Measurement Scripts and Dashboards.

Release date:  12 March 2026

  • Centralized access and administration:  A browser-based interface brings together links to JupyterHub, Grafana and the DECS user interface, alongside measurement network information, installed software versions and package updates.
  • Easy user management:  Administrators can add and remove users, manage access and reset passwords across the connected software platforms, with separate privilege levels for general use and administration.
  • Simplified instrument network setup:  Administrators can manage connected Quantum Design and third-party measurement instruments, assign hostnames and configure fixed IP addresses through one interface.
  • Automatic data availability in Grafana:  Measurement databases saved in the designated storage location automatically become available as Grafana data sources, reducing manual setup for visualisation and review.

Release date:  14 August 2026

  • From measurement to reporting:– A new reporting example uses LaTeX and Pandoc to help users generate reports within the same environment as data acquisition and processing.
  • Expanded measurement examples:– A new transistor characterization example includes a dashboard for 2D data plotting.
  • Easier access to data and metadata:– A new database dashboard provides a structured view of experiments, runs and datasets. Additional instrument parameters in dashboards and saved M91 setup parameters provide more context for reviewing and reproducing measurements.
  • Clearer guidance for script development:  Improved measurement descriptions and direct links to function and widget documentation help users understand, adapt and debug the example scripts.

Release date:  12 March 2026

  • Measurement workflows in one notebook:  Template Jupyter notebooks bring together instrument connections, measurement configuration, data collection and storage for standard electrical transport measurements.
  • Flexible measurement automation:  Scripted and widget-based templates combine measurement instrument operation with temperature and magnetic field control. Advanced examples demonstrate automated temperature and field loops, while a Keithley 2450 SMU example shows how to integrate third-party instruments.
  • Live data visualization:  Accompanying Grafana dashboards display measurement data and metadata, allowing users to follow results as experiments progress.
  • Data storage and sharing:  QCoDeS stores measurement data in SQLite databases, while an export template supports conversion to other formats. A shared folder makes files accessible across the research group.