BMG LABTECH Microplate Reader Software Package

BMG LABTECH's microplate readers come with an extensive software package including the well established Reader Control Software and the comprehensive and powerful MARS Data Analsis Software. The software package is also FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant. Windows 7

MARS Data Analysis Software
Control Software
FDA 21 CFR part 11 Compliance
Software Licensing
Software Updates
Microsoft Compatibility

MARS Data Analysis Software

Well organized, versatile, easy to use and powerful are just a few of the ways to describe the data analysis software package (MARS) used by our reader line. MARS allows the user to display and process the data using powerful predefined templates or using an extensive range of data calculation features.

The data analysis package includes the ability to display raw data, blank corrected data, averages, ratio calculations and many more. Sheets are provided to display signal plots, spectrum graphs and standard curves.

The software is also capable of creating standard curves based on the following curve fitting algorithm to calculate i.e. EC50, IC50, r2 values:

Linear regression fit
Point to point fit
Segmental regression fit
Cubic spline fit
2nd and 3rd polynomial fit
4 parameter fit

The MARS standard curve wizard creates an easy step-by-step calculation of a standard curve.

Spectrum display in the data analysis software

MARS provides many calculation and analysing functions such as:

statistics (average, standard deviation, %CV…) over replicates or wells
ratios between nearly any kind of data
range-based baseline corrections
Delta F calculations
Z’
Signal to Blank and Signal to Noise
Percentage calculations based on fix values or well contents
Signal curve smoothing
ORAC calculation
Threshold based validations.

Templates in MARS are a powerful tool to transfer settings, performed calculations and even the result of a standard curve fit to other test runs. In combination with test run protocols, you can get a quick result and report of your performed test without any manual action in MARS needed. Individual buttons can be created for up to six templates, giving the possibility to change quickly between different views for one test run. The software comes with a set of predefined templates matching to the predefined protocols for the readers’ control software. It is possible to use these templates to see how they work. The data can be displayed microplate based or table based. A data export to excel is done with one button click only. The test run manager helps you organize your performed measurements with powerful sort order and filter functionality. The layout contents of your measured test run can be changed afterwards with MARS.

Control Software

The control software offers an easy to understand straight forward user interface. The BMG LABTECH software line incorporates a quick start feature that allows an endpoint analysis of a plate with no prior training or expertise.	Quick start feature
Of course it is also possible to define more complex test protocols. The BMG LABTECH software is versatile enough to run the most complex multi-stepassays including multiple reagent injections, shaking and using advanced timing features. The following shows some sample screenshots of the control and analysis software.

Basic parameter sheet for protocol definition	Layout definition sheet
The control software offers a real-time data display. Measurement data can be stored in dBase or in a highly configurable ASCII format. The well scanning feature allows reading multiple points in each well - especially useful for cell based assays.

Real time display of kinetic curves measurement data	Real time display of well scan data

FDA 21 CFR Part 11 Compliance The BMG LABTECH software includes a multi-user interface and offers all features necessary to establish a FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant system.
Software Licensing BMG LABTECH’s Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software are included with each instrument purchase. BMG LABTECH software is license-free, which means it can be used on an infinite number of computers. No need to occupy valuable instrumentation time when data analysis can be performed on any computer at no additional charge. Software Updates BMG LABTECH continuously updates its Reader Control and MARS Data Analysis Software to include new software developments and new features, which are mostly user driven. Software upgrades are free of charge while the instrument is still under warranty or they can be purchased at a reasonable price. Click here to see if your instrument has the most recent software. Contact your local BMG LABTECH representative for software updates. Microsoft Compatibility In order to run BMG LABTECH instruments, you also need a personal computer with Windows^TM operating system (7/Vista/Win 2000/XP). Easy export to MS Excel^TM 2007/2003/2000/XP is possible. In 2007 BMG LABTECH released its new Data Analysis Software, MARS. All data from MARS is easily exported to any version of Excel. However, BMG LABTECH’s previous version of evaluation software is not compatible with Excel 2007. Contact your local BMG LABTECH representative to find out more about MARS.