Bio-Rad Microplate Manager Software - Manual (Page 17)

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2. Installation and Setup
2.1 Instrument Specifications
2.1.1 Host Computer and Operating System
Microplate Manager will run under Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT 4.0.
The host machine must be based on a Pentium Intel class CPU or higher. It should
have a hard disk of at least 200 MB, and a minimum of 16 MB RAM. It must have a
monitor and video card capable of displaying 256 colors at 1024 by 768 resolution.
There must be a SCSI-2 port available for connecting to the reader. A mouse is
required to use the software. A parallel port is required in order to print reports
directly from the PC.
The Ultramark communicates with the host computer via a SCSI-2 connection. You
can use the SCSI-2 cable and Adaptec card provided by Bio-Rad (cat. no. 170-9521)
or purchase them from any computer store.
The Model 550 and Benchmark microplate readers communicate with the host
computer via a standard serial port and cable.
2.1.2 Microplate Readers
Microplate Manager 5.0 supports Bio-Rad’s Ultramark, Model 550, and Benchmark
microplate readers.
2.2 Connecting the Microplate Readers to the
Host Computer
A SCSI-2 cable and card (cat. no. 170-9521) are required to connect the Ultramark to
the host PC. Make sure all devices are turned off before making or changing cable
connections. See the hardware manual for details.