Biotek Epoch 2 - Define Output Formats for Results Data; Output Types; Data Types; Save Format Options

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Epoch 2 Instructions for Use 1771011 Revision A BioTek Instruments, Inc.
Define Output Formats for Results Data
From the Main Menu, tap Instrument and select the Output tab.
Output Types:
• To print results (Endpoint only), select Print or Save&Print.
• To save results to a USB flash drive, select Save to USB or Save&Print.
Data types:
• Raw: The raw measurement value for each well.
• Delta OD: Applicable when a secondary wavelength is selected in an
absorbance protocol. This is the calculated value for each well of the primary
wavelength measurement minus the secondary wavelength measurement.
• Blanked: The calculated value for each well, after subtracting the average of the
blank well(s).
Save Format options:
• Report: .csv file containing raw data, Delta OD, and/or blanked data, as
available. This file can be opened in Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Gen5 Input: .txt file containing only raw data. This file can be opened in Gen5
using the Read from File option.
• Prompt: Choose an output format after the plate has been read.