How to install a Network License in MasterPlex

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This procedure is for the Network license installations only.

MasterPlex Network License Manager Software Installation

  1. If you have not done so yet, download the MasterPlex Network License Manager.
  2. During this installation, please make sure you are logged on as administrator or
    have administrative privileges.
  3. Please make sure that the license server computer is connected to the local area
    network. It is required for proper function of the software.
  4. Please launch MasterPlex Network License Manager 2.0 downloaded from step1 and the InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation.

Start the MasterPlex Network License Manager Service

  1. On the Desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Manage.
  2. Double-click Services and Applications and then Services to show the list of
    services.
  3. Right-click on MasterPlex Network License Manager and select Start.Image
  4. Make sure the service status has changed to Started.

Obtain Network License for MasterPlex Software

  1. Launch the MasterPlex Network License Manager and click on the Obtain License button. Press Unblock if the following window appears:
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  2. Select MasterPlex License Manager from the pull-down menu and click Proceed
  3. Please note the Machine ID in this window as it is specific to the computer and is required when requesting for your license file.
  4. Next, please note the Validation Code that is included in the documentation or email when you purchased your software. If you made your purchase online, you will most likely receive your Validation Code via email. Otherwise, your Validation Code will be mailed to you along with the software package.
  5. Once you have your Machine ID and Validation Code squared away, please use our Product Registration Form to request for your license file.
    • License type – Select the Network radio button.
    • # of Concurrent Users – Choose the number of concurrent users based on the number of Validation Codes you have purchased. You will only have to specify 1 Validation Code because they will all be linked in our system
  6. Press the Submit button once you are done and you will receive your license file via email within 1 business day.

Install Network License for MasterPlex Software

  1. Once you receive your license file, save it to your local computer.
  2. Make sure you have Administrative Privileges before proceeding because it will be required for the successful installation of your license file. If you are unsure of the privileges to your user account, please consult with your IT group.
  3. Launch the MasterPlex License Manager.
  4. Click on the Install License button.
  5. Browse to your .lic license file and press Open.
  6. You should now be able to see the license you have just installed in the Installed Licenses table.
    ImageIf the installation is successful, you will see a message saying that the license was successfully installed. If you run into an invalid license error message, please see the following list of some common causes:

    1. Make sure that you have administrative privileges when installing the license. You may need to contact your IT department to ask for assistance with this.
    2. Make sure that the Machine ID originated from the same computer that contains the MasterPlex Network License Manager and not one of the client computers. Also, double check that the machine ID is correct. Note that the “0″ may look like an “O” but there is no letter “O” in the machine ID. Please resubmit for another license if you have reported an incorrect machine ID.
    3. Make sure you have submitted the request for the correct software version. Please resubmit for another license if you have reported an incorrect version number.

Launch Client Software

  1. When an unlicensed version of MasterPlex is initially launched, a user will see the License Information window. If the License Information window does not pop up, you can do the following:
    • For MasterPlex QT v5.x, MasterPlex ReaderFit v2.x, and MasterPlex EX v2.x, go to License->Applications and click on the splashscreen for the application of interest.
    • For MasterPlex QT v4.x, MasterPlex ReaderFit v1.x, and MasterPlex EX v1.x, go to Help/Tools->Applications and click on the splashscreen for the application of interest.Image
    • For MasterPlex CT, MasterPlex GT v2.3 and below, MasterPlex QT v3.0 and below, and MasterPlex QT EX, go to Help->License Information.
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  2. Select Network Client License Mode and click Auto Detect to find the MasterPlex Network License Manager automatically.
  3. If it cannot find the license server automatically, you can manually type in the server information (IP address and port number) and click the Test button.
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  4. To launch the software, press OK.

If you run into any issues launching or finding the MasterPlex Network License Manager, please make sure of the following:

  • The MasterPlex Network License Manager service has been started. (Please see instructions above for Starting the MasterPlex Network License Manager Service.
  • If you are using a firewall, please make sure the following ports have been added to the exceptions list:
    • 12405 (TCP)
    • 12483 (UDP)

    If you have edited the port numbers, please make sure you use your configuration instead.

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How to install your license of MasterPlex or ReaderFit

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MasterPlex software has a 14-day temporary license when it is first installed. After this time period has passed a user will have to install a product license to continue to use the software. When an unlicensed version of MasterPlex or ReaderFit is initially launched, a user will see the License Information window.

  1. Please note the Machine ID in this window is specific to the computer and is required when requesting your license file. If the License Information window does not automatically pop up, you can do the following:
    • For MasterPlex GT v2.3 and below, MasterPlex QT v3.0 and below, and MasterPlex QT EX, go to Help->License Information.
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    • For MasterPlex QT v4.x, MasterPlex EX v1.x or MasterPlex ReaderFit v 1.x go to License->Applications and click on the splashscreen for the application of interest. (This step is important. There are 3 different modules in the MasterPlex suite and their icons are tiled in the License Information box. Make sure you select the correct module.)Image
    • For MasterPlex QT v5.x, MasterPlex EX v2.x or MasterPlex ReaderFit v 2.x go to License->Applications and click on the splashscreen for the application of interest. (This step is important. There are 3 different modules in the MasterPlex suite and their icons are tiled in the License Information box. Make sure you select the correct module.)

    License Information Window
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  2. Next, please note the Validation Code that was included in the email when you purchased your software.
  3. Once you have your Machine ID and Validation Code squared away, please use our Product Registration Form to request for your license file. (Note: For License type, make sure you click the Term radio button.)
  4. Press the Submit button once you are done and you will receive your license file via email within 1 business day.
  5. Once you receive your license file, save it to your local computer.
  6. Launch the MasterPlex software to access the License Information window again.
  7. Press the Install License File button and browse to the location of your file and press Open.

If the installation is successful, you will see a message saying that the license was successfully installed. If you run into an invalid license error message, please see the following list of some common causes:

  1. Some older versions of MasterPlex require administrative privileges when installing the license. You may need to contact your IT department to ask for assistance with this.
  2. Make sure that the Machine ID is the same ID as the one you have submitted for the license file. Also, double check that the machine ID is correct. Note that the “0″ (zero) may look like an “O” but there is no letter “O” in the machine ID. Please resubmit for another license if you have reported an incorrect machine ID.
  3. Make sure you have submitted the request for the correct software version. Please resubmit for another license if you have reported an incorrect version number.
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Top 5 reasons why Luminex/Bio-Plex® users prefer MasterPlex® analysis and reporting software

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What is MasterPlex?

 MasterPlex is a flexible quality control, curve fitting, graphing and reporting software package for xMAP® quantitative data sets. The MiraiBio group of HITACHI has been offering MasterPlex software as a value-add to the Luminex xMAP and Bio-Rad Bio-Plex systems for 10 years.

 Why would I use MasterPlex?

 1.      You like to tweak your curve fitting settings: MasterPlex is great for labs that want to standardize on one curve fitting model equation (see the section on templates below) but it does really well for users that like to get their “hands dirty”. In fact, MasterPlex has a whole tab dedicated to curve fitting. A user can instantly toggle between fitting curves to the average value of replicates or treat each replicate as an individual point. Any combination of 6 different model equations and 4 optional weighting algorithms can be applied on a per analyte basis or you can choose a custom fit to apply to the entire data set. As a bonus, use the BestFit feature and let MasterPlex choose for you!

 2.      You have advanced reporting or exporting needs: MasterPlex has a very cool drag and drop report builder right in the software. Easily add or remove one of the 21 different available data types to the report. Drill down, Excel-style into your data. Export to PDF, Text, Excel, CSV or HTML. The best part is that you only have to create a custom layout once. Save it in the template manager and reuse it with 1 click!

 For even more advanced reporting needs MasterPlex has an Export Manager that supports multi-sheet Excel reports and various text and XML exporting formats that are often used to import data into a LIMS or data base.

 3.      You want to save time on your analyses: MasterPlex utilizes reusable templates to automate many steps in the analysis process including indicating QC and analysis settings and applying custom report formats. Even a novice user utilizing the template managers can move from data import to final report export in less than 10 seconds!

 4.       You want to standardize on one software package for all of your quantitative data: Most labs are generating quantitative data from multiple platforms. MasterPlex reads data from the following sources:

·         LX/Bio-Plex 100

·         LX/Bio-Plex 200

·         FlexMAP 3D

·         MAGPIX

·         Meso Scale Discovery SECTOR®

·         BioCode

·         Most plate readers

Imagine standardizing not only on one analysis software package but on one report format!

 5.       You want to simplify your training process: MasterPlex has an intuitive tabbed interface that is supported by a number of short, easy to digest videos that can walk any user through analysis. Many labs like the fact that when a new member joins the team it does not take more than 30 minutes to get them trained on MasterPlex. Rather than having to train someone on multiple pieces of analysis software, many MasterPlex labs only have to train once.

 How do I learn more?

 Download a free fully functional 14-day trial today.

 

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Important announcement that will affect your Luminex bead supply

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Please read this important announcement in order to avoid an interruption to your supply of the following products which are related to the Luminex 100/200, Bio-Plex 100/200, MAGPIX and FlexMAP 3D instrumentation:

  • MicroPlex Beads
  • Lumavidin Beads
  • SeroMAP Beads
  • xTAG Beads
  • Calibration Beads
  • Control Beads
  • Luminex 200 Calibration Kit (25 doses)
  • Luminex 200 Performance Verification Kit (25 doses)
  • Automated Maintenance Plate
  • Luminex Sheath Fluid, 1X, 20L

We regret to inform you that Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd. (HISAL) must stop accepting orders for the above mentioned products at 12:00pm PST on December 27th, 2011**. HISAL has the most competitive prices for most of the products affected and due to the long shelf life of some of the products (up to 3 years) you may want to consider purchasing extra inventory at our competitive prices before our distribution rights end.

Please be aware that the product descriptions, part numbers and prices for the affected products will change when you source them from another supplier. You can contact HISAL at info@miraibio.com to receive a matrix that correlates HISAL product descriptions, part numbers and prices to the manufacturer’s respective descriptions, numbers and prices.

We greatly value your business and will do our very best to facilitate the transition to a new supplier of the products affected by this announcement.

Thank you again for your business and loyalty. We look forward to serving you with HISAL products and services in the future.

Regards,

The MiraiBio Group of Hitachi Solutions America, Ltd.

**After December 27th, 2011 we recommend that you purchase these products directly from the manufacturer, Luminex Corporation. In order to facilitate the transition, Luminex Corporation has assigned 2 contacts, Debra Asgari and David Mendoza, to handle any inquiries, process initial orders and communicate the ordering process for ongoing orders:

Debra Asgari – dasgari@luminexcorp.com or 512-381-4386

David Mendoza – dmendoza@luminexcorp.com or 512-381-4302

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Live Free Webinar – “MasterPlex: One Quantitative Analysis Software Solution for Multiple Instruments”

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MasterPlex: One Quantitative Analysis Software Solution for Multiple Instruments

Join us for a Webinar on January 26
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/224345792
Join us for our next webinar, “MasterPlex: One Quantitative Analysis Software Solution for Multiple Instruments,” on Wednesday January 26th, 11AM to 12PM PST.

In this complimentary webinar hosted by Hitachi Solutions, presenter Robert Lynde will highlight the multiplatform support feature of the MasterPlex Suite.

Streamline all your quantitative analysis needs with one simple software solution.  Whether you’re running a multiplex assay (i.e. Luminex, Bio-Plex, MSD) or singleplex assay (i.e. ELISA), let MasterPlex be your one-stop-shop for powerful analysis and flexible reporting with features that allow cross-plate and even cross-platform data analyses.  

This webinar will take you through a demonstration of the power of MasterPlex.  Topics include:

• Data importing

• Setting up the plate

• Virtual plate

• Quality Control Manager

• Best Fit

• Viewing & exporting results

Instrument compatibility for MasterPlex:

• Luminex 100 (LX100)

• Luminex 200 (LX200)

• Bio-Plex 100

• Bio-Plex 200

• FlexMAP 3D

• MAGPIX

• LiquiChip 200 Workstation

• SECTOR Imager 6000 (MSD)

• SECTOR Imager 2400 (MSD)

• SECTOR PR 400 (MSD)

• SECTOR PR 100 (MSD)

• Any microplate that can export raw data to a text file such as CSV or Excel file
Title:   MasterPlex: One Quantitative Analysis Software Solution for Multiple Instruments
Date: Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PST
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer


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Online Video Tutorials for MasterPlex

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MasterPlex Tutorial Series
We are pleased to announce the new MasterPlex Tutorial Series:

Each series guides the user through the entire analysis workflow.

It has been a long awaited item on our todo list and we hope MasterPlex users will find this content useful. Please let us know if you have any requests for “how-to’s” that you would like to see.

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Live Free Webinar – “From Genes to Proteins: Multiplex Assays for Studying Gene Regulation and Cell Function”

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From Genes to Proteins: Multiplex Assays for Studying Gene Regulation and Cell Function

Join us for a Webinar on June 30
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/347794241
Biomarkers for studying gene regulation and cell function can be efficiently analyzed by multiplexed methods.  Dr. Jim Lazar from OriGene Technologies will provide an overview of four different but related detection technologies that can be used to analyze genetic variants, microRNA expression, transcription factor binding, and protein expression on the Luminex xMAP platform.  OriGene’s broad panel of assays and tools for discovery, analysis and validation of multiple classes of important biomarkers will allow researcher to develop more accurate descriptions of biologically complex systems.
Title:   From Genes to Proteins: Multiplex Assays for Studying Gene Regulation and Cell Function
Date: Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4.11 (Tiger®) or newer


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Free Live Webinar: Multiplex Expression Analysis with MasterPlex EX on 5/27 @ 11AM PDT

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Live FREE Webinar: Multiplex Expression Analysis with MasterPlex EX

Join us for a Webinar on May 27
Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/981577848
Please join us for our MasterPlex EX webinar.  This webinar is designed for beginners and for people interested in seeing how the software works.  We will be going over the entire workflow of a sample analysis.  Topics include:

1) Importing raw data

2) Indicating sample type

3) Linking control to treatment groups

4) Applying quality control standards

5) Assigning housekeeping genes

6) Applying normalization

7) Calculating fold changes

8) Viewing results

9) Generating reports

10) Creating templates
Title:   Live FREE Webinar: Multiplex Expression Analysis with MasterPlex EX
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2010
Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT
After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.
System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 2000, XP Home, XP Pro, 2003 Server, Vista
Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer

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Just Released: New MasterPlex Upgrade & Quality Control Manager Add-on

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What’s New in this Upgrade?



For MasterPlex QT
  • Quality Control Manager (Optional)
    • Lower Limit of Detection (LLOD) – Automatically calculate your LLOD on a per analyte basis from the mean of the selected background wells plus the number of standard deviations you want defined
    • Percent Coefficient of Variation (% CV) – Define your maximum % CV threshold
    • Extrapolated Values – Automatically exclude extrapolated data from your results

  • Step-by-Step Wizard

    The new step-by-step wizard will guide you along the way from start to end.

  • Tooltip Popups for the Standard Curve

    Get at-a-glance views of all points on the standard curve by simply hovering over with your mouse.

  • Improved Best Fit

    The “Best Fit” feature has been improved to better pick the optimal model equation & weighting algorithm combination.
  • Copy & Paste Group Names

    You can now copy & paste group names just like with sample names.
  • Full Compatibility with FlexMAP 3D data formats
  • Full Compatibility with Multi-plate Batch Files
  • Full Compatibility with .XLSX Files
  • Full Compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, and 7

Download Free Trial Form


For MasterPlex ReaderFit
  • Quality Control Manager (Optional)
    • Lower Limit of Detection (LLOD) – Automatically calculate your LLOD on a per analyte basis from the mean of the selected background wells plus the number of standard deviations you want defined
    • Percent Coefficient of Variation (% CV) – Define your maximum % CV threshold
    • Extrapolated Values – Automatically exclude extrapolated data from your results

  • Step-by-Step Wizard

    The new step-by-step wizard will guide you along the way from start to end.

  • Tooltip Popups for the Standard Curve

    Get at-a-glance views of all points on the standard curve by simply hovering over with your mouse.

  • Improved Best Fit

    The “Best Fit” feature has been improved to better pick the optimal model equation & weighting algorithm combination.
  • Copy & Paste Group Names

    You can now copy & paste group names just like with sample names.
  • Full Compatibility with .XLSX Files
  • Full Compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, and 7

Download Free Trial Form


For MasterPlex EX
  • Step-by-Step Wizard

    The new step-by-step wizard will guide you along the way from start to end.

  • Copy & Paste Group Names

    You can now copy & paste group names just like with sample names.
  • Full Compatibility with .XLSX Files
  • Full Compatibility with Windows XP, Vista, and 7

Download Free Trial Form

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MasterPlex 21 CFR Part 11 Plug-in Released

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The MasterPlex 21 CFR Part 11 Plug-in has just been released for use with MasterPlex QT v4.0, MasterPlex ReaderFit, and/or MasterPlex EX.

For organizations working under the FDA 21 CFR Part 11 regulations, this plug-in offers:

  • Multi-level user account management
  • Electronic Signature
  • Digital Signature on the digital outputs
  • File alteration detection
  • Log records
  • Audit trail (full log records)
  • Seamless connection with the xPONENT Luminex control software
  • A unique Finger Vein Identification option (PowerPoint Brochure, Product Page)

Download the FREE Trial version and request a license today!

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