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    Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader

    Software Compatibility

    Updates to Cytation 3 for Gen5 Upgrade


    Compatibility
    NOTE
    • Cytation 3 customers who wish to upgrade from Gen5 version 2.04 will
    need to do the following:
    o Contact [email protected] for a new Gen5 serial number
    o Update Cytation 3 basecode as described in section A
    o Update the Firewire driver as described in section B

    • Cytation 3 customers who wish to upgrade from Gen5 version 2.05 must
    update the Firewire Driver as described in section B

    A. Instrument Base Code Download


    The latest version of Cytation 3 base code is available from the Customer Resource Center under
    Cytation 3 > Instrument base code. Be sure to unzip any software to obtain the .bin extension before
    attempting any downloads.

    IMPORTANT
    The filter, Imaging Filter Cubes, Objective and Dispenser Cal values may
    need to be updated after base code download. You may want to record
    the info prior to beginning the update process. Alternatively, you can
    check the installed components for the information.

    1. Save the base code file to your desktop

    Base code file name cytation3.bin


    Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
    Software Compatibility

    2. From the Gen5 main screen, select


    System,
    Instrument Configuration,
    View/Modify,
    Test Comm.

    If the reader is communicating, select OK


    and proceed to next step.

    3. To enable Gen5 Test Tools

    type CTRL + SHIFT + X

    select Setup…

    4. Backup the instrument calibration data

    Select the Auto-Calibration tab then

    Select Save Complete Configuration


    Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
    Software Compatibility

    5. Select the Miscellaneous tab

    Select Download Basecode…

    6. Use the … button to navigate to Cytation


    3.bin previously saved on your desktop

    Select Start Download…

    7. Verify the part number and version


    before selecting YES

    It is normal to hear the instrument fan


    turn off.

    8. The instrument will initialize and prepare


    for download

    Select OK when you hear the beep

    (if you do not hear a beep, select OK after


    30 seconds)
    Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
    Software Compatibility

    9. You should see this window


    The number of Bytes Transferred should
    be increasing

    10. After the download completes, the


    instrument will reset and begin a system
    test

    Once the system test completes, the


    instrument will beep and the LED on the
    carrier eject button should be green

    11. Select the Determine Capabilities button


    in the base code window to complete the
    update

    If you are upgrading to version 1.14, you


    must calibrate the objectives.

    B. Firewire Driver Installation (Desktop or Laptop)

    1. Install Gen5 if not already installed.


    Gen5 will save the necessary driver installation files to the following or similar path during
    installation:
    C:\program Files\BioTek\Gen5.2.xx\Firewire Drivers
    Gen5 2.04 or higher.
    Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
    Software Compatibility

    2. Navigate to the FireWire Drivers folder


    C:\program Files\BioTek\Gen5.2.xx\Firewire Drivers (or similar)

    Select the folder that reflects the Windows operating system installed on the computer:
    Windows_32 or Windows_64. In Windows 7 this information is found under Control Panel,
    System.

    3. Run the file named “InstallPGRDriver”

    This is a MS-DOS batch file.

    In Windows XP this file can be executed by selecting on it. If you have Window 7 or higher, right-
    select on the file and select Run as Administrator.

    4. The drivers will install.


    Wait to see a “successful” status displayed near
    the bottom of the DOS window. Press any key
    to close the window.
    If you do not see the word “successful” the
    drivers were not installed. Make sure you have
    Windows administrator rights and try again.

    Laptop Version

    5. Reboot the computer to complete the installation

    6. Connect the FireWire cable to the Cytation 3


    and power up the instrument
    Cytation™ Cell Imaging Multi-Mode Reader
    Software Compatibility

    7. Connect the Fire Wire cable to the Cytation 3


    camera and power on the instrument. You
    should see the colored LED on the back of the
    camera where the cable is connected will
    eventually turn green. This will indicate the
    installation was successful and the camera and
    computer established communication.

    • Red - Power from PC to Camera


    • Red/Green - Camera has completed power
    up sequence and is in standby mode
    • Green - Communicating with computer

    NOTE: Gen5 must FIRST be connected to the


    instrument and communicating before
    communication can be established with the
    camera.

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