Computer Integration - Molecular Devices SpectraMax i3x Installation Manual

Setting Up the SpectraMax
Before you unpack and set up the SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform,
prepare a dry, flat work area that has sufficient space for the instrument, host computer,
and required cables.

Computer Integration

Each Molecular Devices microplate reader is shipped with a license key for the SoftMax®
Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software that you install on the computer that you use
to operate the instrument. The SoftMax Pro Software provides integrated instrument
control, data display, and statistical data analysis.
You should install the SoftMax Pro Software on the computer before you set up the
instrument. Please be aware that some updates to the SoftMax Pro Software require a
purchase. Contact Molecular Devices before you update the software. To download the
latest version of the software, visit:
https://www.moleculardevices.com/products/microplate-readers/acquisition-and-
analysis-software/softmax-pro-software#Order.
The SpectraMax MiniMax 300 Imaging Cytometer is shipped with a computer that meets
greater minimum computer system specifications than those required for the standard
SoftMax Pro Software installation. You must install the SoftMax Pro MiniMax Imaging
Edition of the SoftMax Pro Software on the supplied computer to operate the
SpectraMax i3x with the SpectraMax MiniMax 300 Imaging Cytometer. Use of the
SpectraMax MiniMax 300 Imaging Cytometer does not support the SoftMax Pro GxP
Software edition.
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i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform
Note: If you use the SpectraMax® MiniMax™ 300 Imaging Cytometer, follow these
instructions to unpack the microplate reader but do not remove the transport
locks. See the SpectraMax MiniMax 300 Imaging Cytometer Installation Guide or
SpectraMax i3x Multi-Mode Detection Platform User Guide.
Note: For information about the computer specifications that are required to run
the software, the software installation and licensing instructions, and the
directions to create the software connection between the computer and the
instrument, see the SoftMax Pro Data Acquisition and Analysis Software
Installation Guide.
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