Installation and setup, Instrument specifications, Computer – Bio-Rad Model 680 Microplate Reader Accessories User Manual
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2. Installation and Setup
Instrument Specifications
Computer
Microplate Manager software is compatible with Windows
®
95, 98, ME, NT, 2000,
and XP.
The minimum computer requirements for running Microplate Manager are:
Processor: Pentium 166
Memory: 16 MB RAM
Disk size: 200 MB
Monitor: 1024 x 768 resolution, 256 colors.
Microplate Readers
Microplate Manager 5.2 supports Bio-Rad’s Benchmark Plus, Benchmark,
Ultramark, Ultramark EX, Model 550, and Model 680 microplate readers.
Cables and Connections
A SCSI interface is required to connect to the Ultramark or Ultramark EX microplate
reader. You can use the UltraSCSI Adaptec card provided by Bio-Rad (cat. no.
170-9521) or purchase it from any computer store.
The Benchmark Plus, Benchmark, and Model 550 microplate readers connect via a
Bio-Rad serial cable (Cat. no. 170-6584). The Model 680 reader connects via a
different Bio-Rad serial cable (Cat. no 168-1005).