Biotek BioStack 3 User Manual

14 | Chapter 2: Installation
Upgrade Scenarios
If you purchased the BioStack to interface with an existing instrument, you may
need to upgrade the hardware and/or software on that instrument. Refer to the
table below and contact BioTek TAC with any questions.
Minimum computer control software for:
PC Software BioStack 3 BioStack 4
LHC (Liquid Handling Control) 2.12 or higher 2.16 or higher
Gen5 (Data Analysis ) 2.01 or higher 2.05 or higher
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If you have: You may need:
ELx405
with Serial Number <=182187 A BioStack-compatible microplate carrier and new
basecode software (upgrade kit PN 7310006). The carrier
must be installed by authorized personnel.
with Serial Number
>=182188 and <185301
New basecode software (upgrade kit PN 7310013).
Eon
with Serial Number <1310151 Instruments with a lower serial number may not have a
BioStack-compatible plate carrier. Contact BioTek TAC.
Epoch
Any serial number.
Compatible instruments have a
“BioStack Ready” sticker: R
models.
A BioStack-compatible microplate carrier, which must be
installed by authorized Service personnel. Gen5 v.2.0 is
required.
MicroFill‡
with Serial Number <185105 New basecode software (upgrade kit PN 7310015).
MicroFlo Select‡
with basecode version <1.06 New basecode software.
PowerWave
with Serial Number <1310151 Instruments with a lower serial number may not have a
BioStack-compatible plate carrier. Contact BioTek TAC.
PowerWave HT is not compatible with BioStack4.
BioStack™ Microplate Stacker

Biotek BioStack 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Biotek
Model	BioStack 3
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English