Biotek Epoch User Manual

Chapter 3
Controlling Epoch Using
Gen5
The Epoch can be controlled only using software installed on a PC
connected to the reader via the computer's USB port. This chapter
describes how to configure BioTek Gen5 to control the reader.
Overview............................................................................ 16
Controlling the Reader with Gen5........................................... 16
Setting Up Gen5 ................................................................ 16
Problems .......................................................................... 17
Getting Started with Gen5 .................................................. 17

Biotek Epoch Specifications

General

Type	Microplate Spectrophotometer
Wavelength Range	200 - 999 nm
Light Source	Xenon flash lamp
Power Requirements	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Wavelength Repeatability	+/- 0.2 nm
Absorbance Range	0-4.0 OD
Plate Types	6- to 384-well microplates
Shaking	Linear, orbital
Detection Modes	Absorbance
Software	Gen5
Bandwidth	5 nm
Connectivity	USB