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32 Karat™ Software Version 5.0

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32 Karat Software 32 Karat software was launched in 1999 as a true 32 bit chromatography data system for our System Gold® HPLC product line. This product was designed to include technical controls to assist System Gold users with the process of complying to the FDA final rule on electronic records and electronic signatures, 21 CFR Part 11. This new software platform also included significant enhancements to the data comparison and data reporting tools. In 2000 we launched 32 Karat Software version 4.0 - advancing the platform to provide control and data analysis for the P/ACE™ MDQ capillary electrophoresis systems. This version of software, unique to capillary electrophoresis - also included mobility plot generation, advanced reports and new 2D algorithms to couple mobility and spectral signature for peak identification - further automating drug screening and affinity interaction processes. Additional technical controls to assist users with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance were also included.


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This new Platform allows up to 4 instruments to be controlled from the same 32 Karat workstation and can include any combination of System Gold and P/ACE MDQ instruments. Data collection from non-Beckman Coulter HPLC or CE systems can be achieved through an analog interface using the SS420X device available at Beckman Coulter.


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Diode array tools have also been enhanced in this version, reflecting input from scientists like yourself - our users of 32 Karat software. These enhancements included:

  • Synchronization of the mixed view plots to highlight spectra from either the electropherogram or contour plots.
  • All zoom functions can now be synchronized to facilitate more ease in data interpretation.
  • Cursor identification of X.Y values with a simple mouse click
  • Spectral similarity tables to assist with spectra comparisons
  • Peak similarity and threshold plots to assist with peak purity analysis
  • The ability to subtract and save subtracted spectra
  • Spectral library search enhancements
32 Karat Software version 5.0 also contains many performance enhancing modifications which can be generically combined under the catch phrase term of software "bug fixes." These are performance enhancements which have been identified through our customer feedback process - once again, that is feedback from users like yourself.

Upgrading to Version 5.0
32 Karat software, Version 5.0 upgrade is now available to all current 32 Karat software users. There are three ways to obtain this software:

1) 32 Karat Version 5.0 Upgrade - CD-ROM and Manuals Kit
An upgrade kit may be purchased from Beckman Coulter using PN 715068. Service installation and training is available upon request. Please contact your local Beckman Coulter Service representative for a quotation.

2) 32 Karat Version 5.0 - Next Call Upgrade
Depending upon your current Beckman Coulter service agreement you may be eligible for a complimentary upgrade during your next scheduled service call. Please contact your local Beckman Coulter Service representative to inquire.

3) Internet Download - No Charge
The 32 Karat Version 5.0 upgrade may be downloaded from the Beckman Coulter website at no charge. This upgrade path is only available to licensed 32 Karat users and is intended to be self installed*. This is not a patch or an update, but rather a full software upgrade - so a high speed Internet connection is highly recommended. Please be prepared to include your firmware version and instrument serial number in order to complete the download process.

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