
BMG PHERAstar Plus
Manufacturer: BMG Labtech Model: PheraStar
The PHERAstar Plus offers full modularity in all modes and features Advanced HTRF / TR-FRET, Advanced Luminescence and Advanced Fluorescence Polarization reading modes by integrating the latest technological advancements in optics and electronics.
Plate Reader Commands
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User
void user(string userName, string dataPath, string rootDirectory, string runOnly)
Login to the instrument as the specified user.Parameters:
- userNameName of the user as defined in the PHERAstar user database.
- dataPathAbsolute path which points to the directory where the measurement data of runs performed by this user should be stored. The path is usually: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\’username’\data. Default: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\default user\data
- rootDirectoryAbsolute path which points to the root directory for this user. The path is usually: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\’username’. Default: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\default user
- runOnlyIf this parameter is ‘True’ the user will be logged in without permission to change test protocols.
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Plate In
void plateIn()
Moves the plate carrier into the instrument. -
Plate Out
void plateOut(string mode)
Moves the plate carrier out of the instrument.Parameters:
- mode‘Normal’ – normal plate out movement. ‘Right’ – plate movement to the right-hand side. Default: Normal
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Run
void run(string testName, string definitionPath, string dataPath, string plateID1, string plateID2, string plateID3)
Start running the protocol.Parameters:
- testNameName of the particular test as defined in the PHERAstar control program.
- definitionPathAbsolute path which points to a directory where the test run definitions are stored. The path is usually: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\User\Definit. Default: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\User\Definit
- dataPathAbsolute path which points to a directory where the measurement results are stored. The path is usually: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\’username’\data Default: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\default user\data
- plateID1First plate identifier for the current run.
- plateID2Second plate identifier for the current run.
- plateID3Third plate identifier for the current run.
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Reset Error
void resetError()
Changes the status of the server to ‘Ready’, ‘Busy’ or ‘Running’, and deletes the last error message. -
Get Version
string getVersion()
Retrieves the version of the BMG Remote Control ActiveX component.Returns:
Version of the BMG Remote Control ActiveX component. -
Get Status
string getStatus()
Retrieves the current status of the instrument.Returns:
Current status of the instrument. -
Open Connection
void openConnection(string name)
Starts the ActiveX server under the specified name.Parameters:
- nameName of the BMG LABTECH reader control program to be used as ActiveX server, e.g. ‘PHERAstar’. Default: PHERAstar
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Close Connection
void closeConnection()
Initializes the reader and then closes the reader control program and terminates the ActiveX server. -
Focal Height
void setFocalHeight(string testName, string definitionPath, string focHeight)
Changes the focal height of the reader.Parameters:
- testNameName of the particular test as defined in the PHERAstar control program.
- definitionPathAbsolute path which points to a directory where the test run definitions are stored. The path is usually: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\User\Definit. Default: C:\Program Files\BMG\PHERAstar\User\Definit
- focHeightFocal height value between 10 and 25. Default: 25