6. LSServer, Scanner Shell and Download
2004-11
Operating Manual for the LS Series Scanner No. 30001798 Rev. No. 1.5
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6. LSServer, Scanner Shell and
Download
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Overview
LSServer
and
Scanner Shell
are software applications designed to give the user
an easy and flexible way to operate
Tecan LS SERIES SCANNER
instruments.
LSServer
is called up in
Array Pro 4.5
, a special tool for analyzing microarrays,
and
Scanner Shell
.
LSServer Functions:
•
Connecting to LS Series Scanner
•
Preparing measurement parameters in order to get the best results in
scanning
•
Scanning in different modes
Scanner Shell Functions:
•
Connecting to Tecan LS Series Scanner
•
Preparing measurement parameters in order to get the best results in
scanning
•
Calibrating LS Series Scanner instruments
•
Creating special formats for scanning different plates and slides
•
Filter Definition
•
Stacker Setup
LSDownload
is a software tool needed for downloading new firmware versions to
LS SERIES SCANNER instruments.
For details on
•
data analysis, see the corresponding
Array Pro 4.5
operating manual.
•
instrument features and technical description refer to the
Tecan LS Series
Scanner
operating manual.
6.1.2 Hardware
Requirements
The following hardware requirements are needed for
LSServer
and
Scanner
Shell
:
Hardware Minimum Recommend
Memory
512 Mbytes
1 Gbyte
CPU
Pentium III 1 GHz
Pentium IV 1.7 GHz
Resolution
1024 x768
1280 x 1024
Serial Ports
2
2