EMax® Plus Microplate Reader Quick Start Guide
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Starting the Instrument and the Software
1. Make sure that the software has been installed on the host computer. See the
SoftMax Pro Software installation guide.
2. Make sure that the instrument cables are properly and securely installed. See
Connecting the Instrument Cables on page 2
.
3. Set the power switch on the rear of the instrument to the On position.
The indicator light on the front of the instrument illuminates when the power is on
and the instrument is ready for use.
When you first set up the instrument, it might be necessary to install USB drivers
before starting the SoftMax Pro Software.
4. Start the software. See the SoftMax Pro Software installation guide.
Molecular Devices recommends turning the power off when the instrument is not in use.
Activating Your Software License
When you first start the SoftMax Pro Software, the
Software License Activation
dialog is
displayed. If you are running a trial version of the software, click the
Help
tab in the
ribbon and then click
Software License
.
To activate your SoftMax Pro Software license:
If you have internet connectivity, type the Product Key in the field, click
Activate
Online
, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
If you do not have internet connectivity, click
Activate Offline
and then follow the
on-screen instructions.
To activate offline, you need your Product Key, a computer with internet
connectivity, and a USB drive for transferring files between the computers.
On the Internet-enabled computer, go to:
