Abstract: An iterative computer-implemented method and laboratory apparatus for calibrating and controlling the temperature: at a user device, remote from the apparatus: receiving a series of programming inputs from a user at a programming interface application on the user device; receiving a set of sensor measurements from the apparatus; automatically generating a set of control instructions for the apparatus based on a programming input of the series and the set of sensor measurements; and sending the set of control instructions to the apparatus; at the apparatus: receiving the set of control instructions from the user device; operating the apparatus based on the set of control instructions; recording a second set of sensor measurements during the apparatus operation; and sending the second set of sensor measurements to the user device; to the user device.

Abstract: An iterative computer-implemented method and laboratory apparatus for treating laboratory specimen slides within said apparatus, including: at a user device, remote from the apparatus: receiving a series of programming inputs from a user at a programming interface application on the user device; receiving a set of sensor and timer measurements from the apparatus; automatically generating a set of control instructions for the apparatus based on a programming input of the series and the set of sensor and timer measurements; and sending the set of control instructions to the apparatus; at the apparatus: receiving the set of control instructions from the user device; operating the apparatus based on the set of control instructions; recording a second set of sensor and timer measurements during the apparatus operation; and sending the second set of sensor and/or timer measurements to the user device.