Chapter 1 Introduction - Molecular Devices StakMax User Manual

Introduction
When integrated with a Molecular Devices microplate instrument, the
StakMax
the microplate instrument. This manual focuses on the StakMax
software application only and refers to the SoftMax
specific details on overlapping functions.
The SoftMax
analysis capabilities for customers using Molecular Devices single and
multi-mode readers in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic, and
government research laboratories. A GxP edition of this software exists
for labs needing GLP/ GMP compliance with FDA 21 CFR part 11.
StakMax Software is available for Windows compatible computers using
Windows 2000, XP, Vista, and 7.
When integrated with an AquaMax
Microplate Handling System is controlled directly by the on-board
AquaMax Software. See the AquaMax
User Guide for operational details.
The StakMax instrument is a microplate handler that can be attached to
several different types of microplate instruments. This manual includes
the information and procedures required to integrate each of the
following microplate instruments with a StakMax Microplate Handling
System:
5016072 A
Software runs with the SoftMax
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Pro Software provides extensive data calculation and
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• SpectraMax M2 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax M2e Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax M3 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax M4 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax M5 Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax M5e Multi-Mode Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax Paradigm
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• Gemini EM Fluorescence Microplate Reader
TM
• Gemini XPS Fluorescence Microplate Reader
TM
• SpectraMax 190 Absorbance Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax 340PC 384 Absorbance Microplate Reader
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• SpectraMax L Luminescence Microplate Reader
• SpectraMax Plus 384 Absorbance Microplate Reader
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• VersaMax ELISA Microplate Reader
TM
• AquaMax 4000 Microplate Washer
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• AquaMax 2000 Microplate Washer
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Pro Software that controls
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microplate washer, the StakMax
®
2000/4000 Microplate Washer
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Multi-Mode Detection Platform
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Pro User Guide for
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