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Bio-Plex Manager Software 6.1 User Guide | Software Licenses
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NOTE: Bio-Plex Manager Security Edition must be installed on the Windows
XP Professional or Windows 7 operating system for full security and
functionality.
Software Licenses
Bio-Plex Manager software is available with three different licenses:
• Instrument Control (previously called Workstation) license enables
the software to control the array reader and microplate platform
and to collect, analyze, and output data
• Desktop license enables the software to analyze data files but not
control the array reader and platform. The instrument
communication and control functions are not available with this
license
• Network license provides Desktop licenses to multiple users over
a computer network. The Desktop license enables the software to
analyze data files but not control the array reader and platform
This user guide assumes that you are using the Standard Edition with an
Instrument Control license, unless otherwise noted. The Security Edition user
levels and restrictions are described in detail in the Appendix on page 219.
Compatibility with Luminex Software
Bio-Plex Manager 6.1 is compatible with Luminex xPONENT software.
Because the Luminex LXR library has been updated, older Luminex IS 2.3
software will not function once you upgrade to Bio-Plex Manager 6.1. You
must upgrade your Luminex IS 2.3 software to the current version in order to
run both applications on the same machine.
If you install Bio-Plex Manager 5.0 or later on a computer with Luminex
xPONENT software, note the following:
• To avoid communication conflicts with the array reader and
platform, do not run Bio-Plex Manager and Luminex software at
the same time.
• If you switch between the two software applications, you must
recalibrate the array reader before acquiring data.
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