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Gen5 Software Features for Detection

Software

Overview:
BioTek Gen5 software for BioTek multimode and single mode microplate readers is an integrated tool for
endpoint, kinetic, spectral scanning and well area scanning. It controls all the functions of the plate reader
and has powerful data analysis capabilities for a broad range of applications.;Gen5 microplate reader
software is also used to integrate BioTek plate readers to BioTek BioStack and other automated systems.
 

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The fluorophore spectra utility in Gen5 facilitates filter selection

 

Gen5 Software offers a unique combination of power and ease ­of ­use that drives productivity and saves
time across all imaging and detection workflows.

 
Integrates with all BioTek detection systems
Gen5 Secure: Features for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance
Powerful data analysis and flexible output options
QC and Validation Tools

Features:

Gen5 for Microplate Reading & Data Analysis

 

Gen5™ offers powerful functionality microplate reading, enabling applications from micro-volume
nucleic acid quantification to long-term cell-based kinetic assays.
Fluorophore spectra utility offers > 100 fluorophore spectra, making filter cube matching quick
and easy
Enhanced conditional logic adds powerful functionality for data transformation, cutoffs and
validation with automated outlier rejection and expanded formula operators

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Improved file size, sorting and search tools for working with Gen5’s database and sample file
database

Integrates with all BioTek detection systems

 
Gen5 Microplate Reader and Imaging Software is an integrated tool for data collection and analysis,
compatible with all of BioTek’s multi-mode and single mode readers. It’s easy to get started with more
than 150 prepared protocols within Gen5 and online. Gen5 supports endpoint, kinetic, well area
scanning, spectral scanning read modes. One-button export sends your data right to Excel®, without
requiring additional steps.

Gen5 Secure: Features for 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance

 

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To meet GxP laboratory requirements Gen5 Secure offers features designed to meet 21 CFR Part 11
rules. Gen5 Secure is available for multi-mode and imaging application – all include: Built-in
administration with no additional software required, multi-level user permissions, electronic signature
and protocol and data audit trails with configurable alerts.

Powerful data analysis and flexible output options

 
Gen5 offers extensive data analysis tools for quantitative and qualitative analysis, including 4- and 5-
parameter curve fits, EC/IC50 and Z’ calculations. Data reduction transformations and customizable
validation and cutoff calculations, are all easily defined within the protocol. Gen5 provides quick low
volume results with the Take3 plates, and data from any screen is exportable to Excel® at the touch of
a single button.

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QC and Validation Tools

 

Gen5 is fully validated at BioTek, click here to see the certificate. A Validation Package is available,
providing an efficient, step-by-step approach to facilitate your internal validation. The Gen5 Validation
Package is compatible with BioTek’s microplate reader Product Qualification Packages (IQ/OQ/PQ).

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Gen5 IVD and Gen5 IVD Image+ have QC Trending capability, security features and validation
protocols for convenience and efficiency.

Models:
Gen5 is available in a several editions to meet the requirements of most laboratories. See a detailed
feature comparison here.

Gen5

Complete reader control and data analysis for all BioTek microplate readers; basic image analysis with
Lionheart FX and Cytation

Gen5 Secure

Complete reader control and data analysis for all BioTek microplate readers. Gen5 Secure includes
features designed to help laboratories maintain critical GxP requirements including 21 CFR Part 11

Gen5 IVD

Complete reader control and data analysis for all BioTek microplate readers, with convenient QC Trending
module and Validation Package included. Gen5 IVD is ideal for the clinical laboratory. Includes features to
support 21CFR Part 11 compliance.

Specifications:
General

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Recommended For General Multi-Mode Detection Applications

Computer System Recommended for Gen5 v3.11 and higher

Requirements
Windows 10 (Professional or Enterprise), 64-bit
Intel Core i5 or higher processor
2G RAM or greater
2 GB hard drive space
Monitor resolution 1280 x 800*
Keyboard and mouse
Software:
Microsoft Internet Explorer v 9.0 or higher (for online Help)
Microsoft Excel for Quick Export and Power Export:
Excel 2010 - 2019 (32- and 64-bit editions)
Office 365 64-bit
Serial or USB 2.0 or 3.0 port for BioTek instrument connection
USB port for software installation
 
* Gen5 is not designed for use on very high resolution monitors, e.g. 4K or 5K
monitors

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