TECAN

Instructions for Use for

magellan
Basic Guide

Document Part No.: 30066381

2013-08
Document Revision No.: 1.3

Software Revisions:
magellan Standard: 7.2
magellan Tracker 7.2
 WARNING
CAREFULLY READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE INSTRUMENT.

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and components become available. Tecan Austria GmbH therefore reserves the
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magellan Intended Use

See 1.1 Area of Application.

About this Manual

magellan is a universal data reduction package used to analyze data generated
from microplate assays. It is designed for professional use only.
This manual instructs how to:
• Install the software
• Operate the software

Remark on Screenshots
The version number displayed in screenshots may not always be the one of the
currently released version. Screenshots are replaced only if content related to
application has changed.

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Warnings, Cautions and Notes

The following types of notices are used in this publication; they highlight
important information or warn the user of a potentially dangerous situation:

Note
Gives helpful information.

CAUTION
INDICATES A POSSIBILITY OF INSTRUMENT DAMAGE OR DATA
LOSS IF INSTRUCTIONS ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

WARNING
INDICATES THE POSSIBILITY OF SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY,
LOSS OF LIFE OR EQUIPMENT DAMAGE IF THE INSTRUCTIONS
ARE NOT FOLLOWED.

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................. 9
1.1 Area of Application.......................................................................... 9
1.2 Intended Use of magellan ............................................................... 9
1.3 User Profile .................................................................................... 10
1.3.1 Professional User - Administrator Level ............................. 10
1.3.2 End User or Routine User .................................................. 10
1.4 Specifications ................................................................................ 10
1.4.1 System Requirements........................................................ 10
1.4.2 Reader Compatibility.......................................................... 12
1.5 Software Installation Procedure ................................................... 14
1.5.1 Automatic Software Setup Program ................................... 14
1.5.2 Installation Qualification – IQ ............................................. 15
1.5.3 Automatic Software Removal ............................................. 15
2. Start Working with magellan ..................................................... 17
2.1 User Interface – Wizard List .......................................................... 17
... 19
2.2 Components & Terms – Basic Logic of magellan ....................... 20
2.2.1 File Types Used with magellan .......................................... 20
2.2.2 Folder Handling ................................................................. 21
2.2.3 Standard Elements ............................................................ 22
2.2.4 The Help Button ................................................................. 23
2.2.5 The Welcome Dialog Box .................................................. 23
2.2.6 Shortcuts List ..................................................................... 23
2.3 Starting magellan .......................................................................... 24
2.3.1 Starting Standard Version .................................................. 24
2.3.2 Starting Tracker Version .................................................... 24
2.4 Connecting an Instrument ............................................................ 26
2.4.1 Instrument Connected........................................................ 26
2.4.2 Connecting an Instrument of the Infinite Series .................. 27
2.4.3 Connecting a Stacker......................................................... 27
2.4.4 Licensing magellan ............................................................ 28
3. Instrument Control & Settings .................................................. 29
3.1 Instrument Options ....................................................................... 29
3.1.1 Movements... ..................................................................... 29
3.1.2 Temperature Control... ....................................................... 29
3.1.3 Heating Dialog
(Temp Control for Infinite Series Readers) ......................... 30
3.2 Setup & Service Options ............................................................... 30
3.2.1 Change Instrument... ......................................................... 30
3.2.2 Define Filter Slides... .......................................................... 30

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 3.2.3 Insert Transport Lock..........................................................30
3.2.4 Optimize Z-Position ............................................................31
3.2.5 Plate Geometry Editor... .....................................................31
3.3 Log Files .........................................................................................31
4. Create/Edit a Method Wizard .................................................... 33
4.1 Introduction ....................................................................................33
4.2 Define the Measurement Parameters............................................ 34
4.3 Define Evaluation ...........................................................................35
4.3.1 The Create/Edit Method Overview Window ........................ 35
4.3.2 Method Layout: How to Define a Plate Layout .................... 37
4.3.3 Method Layout: Conc., Dil. and Ref. Values ....................... 40
4.3.4 Precalculation: Polarization Data Reduction ....................... 41
4.3.5 Precalculation: Spectra Data Reduction ............................. 41
4.3.6 Precalculation: Cuvette Data Reduction ............................. 42
4.3.7 Transformed Data: Add New Transformation ..................... 42
4.3.8 Kinetic: Kinetic Data Reduction .......................................... 44
4.3.9 Kinetics Transformations:
Add New Kinetics Transformations ..................................... 47
4.3.10 Concentrations: Standard Curve ........................................ 47
4.3.11 Concentrations Transformations:
Add New Concentration Transformations ........................... 48
4.3.12 Evaluate Data: Cutoff Definition .......................................... 49
4.3.13 Evaluate Data: QC Validation ............................................. 50
4.3.14 Data Handling: Data Export ................................................ 51
4.3.15 Data Handling: Printed Report ............................................ 53
4.3.16 Data Handling: Automated Data Handling .......................... 54
4.4 Saving the Method .........................................................................57
4.4.1 Password Protection of Methods ........................................ 58
4.5 Multiplate Methods.........................................................................58
5. Create/Edit a Sample ID List Wizard ........................................ 59
5.1 Introduction ....................................................................................59
5.2 Create/Edit a Sample ID List..........................................................59
5.2.1 Create New Sample ID List ................................................ 60
5.2.2 Import/Edit a Sample ID List ............................................... 61
5.2.3 Import a Sample ID List ......................................................63
5.2.4 Saving the Sample ID List ..................................................64
6. Start Measurement Wizard ........................................................ 65
6.1 Introduction ....................................................................................65
6.2 Obtain Raw Data ............................................................................66
6.2.1 Obtain Raw Data with the Infinite Instrument ...................... 66
6.3 Run Strip Layout ............................................................................67
6.4 Use Predefined Method .................................................................68
6.5 Start Favorite ..................................................................................68
6.6 Start Measurement with a Predefined or Favorite Method .......... 69
6.7 Measurement Status ......................................................................73
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 7. Evaluate Results Wizard ........................................................... 75
7.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 75
7.2 Select a File.................................................................................... 75
7.2.1 File Selection Criteria ......................................................... 76
7.3 The Workspace Overview Window ............................................... 77
7.4 Evaluate Results Tab .................................................................... 78
7.4.1 Menus ................................................................................ 78
7.4.2 Toolbar Menu: File ............................................................. 79
7.4.3 Toolbar Menu: Edit ............................................................ 81
7.4.4 Toolbar Menu: Instrument .................................................. 82
7.4.5 Plate Layout Window ......................................................... 82
7.4.6 Special Characters ............................................................ 82
7.4.7 Control Bar: Instrument Data ............................................. 83
7.4.8 Control Bar: Reduced Data ................................................ 83
7.4.9 Control Bar: Transformed Data .......................................... 83
7.4.10 Control Bar: Kinetic Parameters ......................................... 84
7.4.11 Control Bar: Concentrations ............................................... 84
7.4.12 Control Bar: Qualitative Results ......................................... 85
7.4.13 Control Bar: Sample IDs .................................................... 85
7.4.14 Control Bar: Method Layout ............................................... 85
7.4.15 Control Bar: QC Validation ................................................. 85
7.4.16 Control Bar: Miscellaneous ................................................ 85
7.4.17 Color Scale Box ................................................................. 85
7.4.18 Context-Sensitive Menu of a Well ...................................... 85
7.5 Edit Method Tab ............................................................................ 86
7.6 Saving the Evaluated Results ....................................................... 86
8. Attach Signature Wizard ........................................................... 87
8.1 Introduction ................................................................................... 87
8.2 Sign a File ...................................................................................... 87
9. Batch Processing ....................................................................... 89
10. Gas Control Module (GCM) ....................................................... 89
11. Miscellaneous Icon .................................................................... 91
11.1 Instrument Control ........................................................................ 91
11.2 File Handling .................................................................................. 91
11.2.1 Archive Files ...................................................................... 91
11.2.2 Import Raw Data ................................................................ 93
11.2.3 Convert To ......................................................................... 94
11.2.4 Convert From ..................................................................... 95
11.2.5 Save LogFiles .................................................................... 96
11.3 Options........................................................................................... 97
11.4 User Administration (magellan Tracker) ...................................... 98
11.4.1 Add/Modify User (magellan Tracker).................................. 99
11.4.2 Add/Modify Role .............................................................. 100
11.4.3 User Administration Audit Trail ......................................... 101

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 11.4.4 User Administration Options ............................................. 103
11.4.5 User Administration Summary .......................................... 105
11.5 User Administration (magellan Standard) .................................. 107
11.5.1 Add/Modify User (magellan Standard) .............................. 108
11.5.2 Login ................................................................................108
11.5.3 Change User .................................................................... 108
11.6 User Rights ...................................................................................109
11.7 About magellan ............................................................................ 112
12. Additional Features for magellan Tracker ............................. 113
12.1 User Administration ..................................................................... 113
12.1.1 Audit Trail ......................................................................... 113
12.2 File Handling ................................................................................ 114
12.2.1 Saving a File .................................................................... 114
12.2.2 Changing a Method or Workspace File ............................. 114
12.2.3 Opening a File .................................................................. 114
12.2.4 Opening a File Created on Another PC – Add HUIDs ....... 115
13. Calculations .............................................................................. 117
13.1 Evaluate Results – Calculation Procedure ................................. 117
13.1.1 Statistics ........................................................................... 118
13.2 How to Write a Formula ............................................................... 118
13.2.1 Introduction ...................................................................... 118
13.2.2 Formula Variables ............................................................ 118
13.2.3 Formula Functions............................................................ 120
13.2.4 Basic Functions ................................................................ 121
13.2.5 Statistical Functions ......................................................... 122
13.2.6 Elimination Functions ....................................................... 124
13.2.7 Other Functions ................................................................ 127
13.2.8 Spectra Functions ............................................................ 128
13.2.9 Examples ......................................................................... 129
14. Glossary of Terms ................................................................... 131
15. Index .......................................................................................... 137
Tecan Customer Support .......................................................................... 143

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 1. Introduction

1. Introduction
1.1 Area of Application
magellan is universal reader control and data reduction software for
analyzing data generated from microplate tests using Tecan measuring devices.
magellan is available in two versions:

• magellan Tracker and

• magellan Standard.

magellan Standard software is intended for endpoint, kinetic and multilabel

assays in pharmaceutical, biotechnological and life science industry, for research
use, for food analysis and veterinary applications.
magellan Tracker offers all functionality to become compliant with the FDA
Regulation 21 CFR part 11 and with the European In vitro diagnostic directive
98/79/EC.

Note
It is important to note that the proper installation of the instrument and
the magellan software alone will not ensure compliance with laws and
requirements. Corresponding policies concerning processes and
standard operating procedures, including validation and quality control,
must also be established.

magellan Tracker is designed for use with the operating systems and Microsoft
Office versions specified in chapter 1.4.3 System Requirements. If additional
programs are installed, functionality in accordance with IVD for Europe and FDA
Regulations cannot be guaranteed.

Note
magellan is designed to be used with one computer; it is not intended to
be integrated into a network.

1.2 Intended Use of magellan

magellan Standard software is a reader control and data reduction software for
analyzing data generated from microplates using a Tecan absorbance,
fluorescence, luminescence and/ or AlphaScreen/ AlphaLISA microplate reader.
The software is intended for endpoint, kinetic, multilabel, fluorescence lifetime,
and spectral scanning assays.
magellan software is intended for professional use according to the software
specifications described in the manual (Instructions for Use for magellan).
magellan Tracker software offers all functionality for compliance with the FDA
regulation 21 CFR part 11 for electronic records and signatures in addition to the
functionality of magellan Standard. magellan Tracker software is also intended
for in vitro diagnostic use in Europe according to the In vitro diagnostic directive
98/79/EC as an accessory together with a Tecan SUNRISE or INFINITE F50
absorbance reader. magellan cannot be used for agglutination assays.

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1.3 User Profile

1.3.1 Professional User - Administrator Level
The administrator is a person who has suitable technical training and
corresponding skills and experiences. If the product is used as intended, the
person is able to recognize and avoid dangers.
The administrator has extensive skills and is able to instruct the end user or the
routine user in assay protocols in connection with a Tecan product within the
bounds of the intended use.
Computer application skills and good English skills are required.

1.3.2 End User or Routine User

The end user or routine user is a person who has suitable technical training and
corresponding skills and experiences. If the product is used as intended, the
person is able to recognize and avoid dangers.
Computer application skills and good language skills for the respective national
language at the installation site and English are required.

Note
Training dates, their duration and frequency are available at your
customer support.
Address and telephone number can be found in these Instructions for
Use and in the web: http://www.tecan.com/customersupport

1.4 Specifications
1.4.1 System Requirements
The following requirements have to be met for using magellan:
Minimum Recommended
PC Windows XP (32-bit):
Windows compatible PC with a 2 GHz (Dual Core)
Pentium compatible processor
running at 1 GHz

Windows Vista (32 bit):

Windows compatible PC with a
2 GHz (Dual Core)
Pentium compatible processor
running at 1,5 GHz

Windows 7 (32- or 64-bit):

Windows compatible PC with a
Pentium compatible processor 2 GHz (Dual Core)
running at 1 GHz

Windows 8 (32- or 64-bit):

Windows compatible PC with a 2 GHz (Dual Core)
Pentium compatible processor
running at 1 GHz

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Operating Windows XP (32-bit) – SP3 Windows 7 (64-bit) – SP1

System Edition: Professional Edition: Professional

Windows Vista (32-bit) – SP2

Editions: Business, Enterprise, Ultimate

Windows 7 (32-bit) – SP1

Windows 7 (64-bit) – SP1
Editions: Professional, Ultimate,
Enterprise

Windows8 (32-bit)
Windows8 (64-bit)
Editions: Pro, Enterprise
RT NOT supported!
Memory Windows XP:
512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM

Windows Vista (32-bit):

1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM

Windows 7 (32-bit):
1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Windows 7 (64-bit):
2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM

Windows 8 (32-bit):
1 GB RAM 2 GB RAM
Windows 8 (64-bit):
2 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Space 1 GB 2 GB
Requirements
Monitor Super VGA Graphics
Resolution 1024 x 600 1280 x 1024
Color Depth 256
Mouse Microsoft mouse or compatible
pointing device
Communication 1 x USB 2.0 2 x USB 2.0
1 x RS232 (Serial)
Devices 1 x CD-ROM drive

Windows Vista:
DirectX 9 graphics and 128 MB of
graphics memory plus WDDM
support

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Windows 7:
DirectX 9 graphics device with
WDDM 1.0 or higher driver

Windows 8:
DirectX 9 graphics device with
WDDM driver
.NET Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5:
In Windows versions prior to
Windows 8, the required .NET
version is installed automatically
alongside any existing versions.
In Windows 8, the user will be
prompted to install the required .NET
framework (2.0 or 3.5), if it is not
already present.
Windows 3.1
Installer If this version is not present, the
install/upgrade program will install it.
Microsoft Excel 2002
2003
2007
2010

Only 32-bit editions supported!

Starter editions NOT supported!

1.4.2 Reader Compatibility

The following Tecan readers can be used with magellan:

Instrument Types Measurement Mode

DNA Expert Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence
GENios Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence
GENios FL Fluorescence
GENios Plus Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
GENios Pro
Fluorescence Polarization
SPECTRAFluor Fluorescence / Absorbance
SPECTRAFluor Plus Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence
SAFIRE Fluorescence / Absorbance
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
SAFIRE2
Fluorescence Polarization
SUNRISE Absorbance
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
ULTRA Evolution
Fluorescence Polarization / FLT

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Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /

ULTRA
Fluorescence Polarization
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
ULTRA 384
Fluorescence Polarization
Infinite M200
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence
Infinite M200 PRO
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
Infinite F200
Fluorescence Polarization
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
Infinite F200 PRO
Fluorescence Polarization / AlphaScreen/AlphaLISA
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
Infinite F500
Fluorescence Polarization
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
Infinite M1000
Fluorescence Polarization
Fluorescence / Absorbance / Luminescence /
Infinite M1000 PRO
Fluorescence Polarization / AlphaScreen/AlphaLISA
Infinite F50 Absorbance

Note
The Connect stacker can be used together with Tecan instruments in
order to measure batches of plates. Please refer to the Instruction for Use
for the Connect stacker for more information.

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1.5 Software Installation Procedure

1.5.1 Automatic Software Setup Program
magellan is installed by an automatic software setup program. All necessary
components are installed automatically.
Start Tecan.exe (within the root folder of your installation media) to begin the
installation procedure (in case Auto Start from that media is disabled on your
system):
• In the first InstallShield Wizard window the components, which are
required prior to installing Magellan are shown. Click Install to continue.
Windows 8: If the required .NET Framework is not present (2.0 or 3.5),
the user is prompted to start the installation. Select Install this feature
(an internet connection is required). If the installation is skipped by the
user, the Magallan installation will not be successful.
• A Welcome Window appears with information about the software and
the installation process. Click Next to continue.
• The next window displays the License Agreement. Read the License
Agreement and click I agree to accept it and continue.
• The Customer Information window appears next. If you have already
purchased the software, enter now your serial number and click Next. If
you do not yet have a serial number, click Next as well to continue the
setup. You can register later (see chapter 2.6 Licensing magellan).
• The Destination Folder window appears next. The default installation
path is displayed. Click Browse to change the default destination path, if
desired. Click Next to continue.
• The Language Selection window appears next. Choose your preferred
language.
• In the Use For Regulated Environments window, select magellan
Standard or magellan Tracker, depending on which version you have
ordered, to install the software. Click Next to continue.
• The setup program is now ready for installation. Click Next to start
installation.
• Click Finish to end installation and to close the setup program.
The software can be started via the Windows Start menu by selecting Magellan.
(In Windows 8: Select the appropriate Magellan App from the main
screen).
The setup program automatically detects a previous installation of magellan. The
old version has to be de-installed before being able to install a new Magellan
version. The de-installation can be performed automatically by using the
installation wizard (see also chapter 1.5.3 Automatic Software Removal).

Note
It is very important that the person who installs the software has
administrator rights on the computer.

Note
If an older version of magellan is to be installed, the currently installed
version has to be completely de-installed before the older version can be
installed from scratch.

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1.5.2 Installation Qualification – IQ

Check successful installation of magellan with the automatic installation
qualification program:
Start MagellanIQ.exe from the default installation path specified in the setup
program (typically C:\Program Files\Tecan\Magellan) or from the Windows Start
menu: Start > Programs > Tecan > MagellanIQ.
Click Check to start the installation qualification. All installed components should
have status OK. Please contact your local dealer if any potential problem is
reported.
You can leave the installation qualification program by clicking Cancel or Exit.

Note
The installation qualification should be repeated each time magellan is
installed or updated to a newer version.

1.5.3 Automatic Software Removal

The magellan software can be removed using the standard Windows uninstall
routine:
• Close magellan
• Select Add/Remove Programs from the Settings - Control Panel in the
Windows Start menu.
• Select the magellan icon and click Remove.

In the removal procedure you will be asked whether or not shared components
should be removed. If Yes is selected, magellan will be completely uninstalled
and other Tecan programs such as XFluor, HS Control Manager or Gemini will no
longer work. Leaving these components installed will not harm your system. If
you are not sure what to do, we suggest to not remove the shared components.
After clicking Yes or No, the magellan software is uninstalled.

Note
When removing all shared components, the user administration data is
also removed. Some Tecan programs, for example EVOware, will not
work anymore and must be re-installed.

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2. Start Working with magellan

The main type of the user interface in magellan is the wizard.
Standard magellan wizards represent workflow modules, which are step-by-step
guides for performing complex procedures.
Occasionally, menus are available in the heading bar. The Menu offers a
conventional way of using the software: the relevant menu item is selected from
the main menus. All subsequent actions are started instantly, or a dialog box is
displayed where further selections or entries can be made.

2.1 User Interface – Wizard List

After launching magellan, the Wizard List appears:

Each wizard can be started either by double-clicking or by selecting it and clicking

the Next button.

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Start Measurement Wizard

The Start Measurement wizard includes the following options:
• Obtain Raw Data is used to generate raw data quickly and easily by setting
the required measurement parameters and starting a measurement.
• Run Strip Layout is used to collect strips from different methods, combine
the strips to one method and run this method.
• Use Predefined Method is used to perform measurements based on
previously defined methods.
• Start Favorite is used to select one of the most frequently used methods
from the list of numbered icons.
For a detailed description, refer to chapter 6 Start Measurement Wizard.
After the measurement is finished a workspace file is created.
Evaluate Results Wizard
The Evaluate Results wizard is used to view the raw data and to evaluate the
results. The evaluation parameters can be viewed and data can be re-evaluated.
For a detailed description, refer to chapter 7 Evaluate Results Wizard.
Attach Signature Wizard
The Attach Signature wizard is used to sign method and workspace files. This
feature is only available with magellan Tracker.
For a detailed description, refer to chapter 8 Attach Signature Wizard.
Create/Edit a Sample ID List Wizard
The Create/Edit a Sample ID list wizard is used to create new and to edit
existing sample ID lists.
For a detailed description, refer to chapter 5 Create/Edit a Sample ID List Wizard.
Create/Edit a Method Wizard
The Create/edit a method wizard is used to define or edit methods.
For detailed description, refer to chapter 4 Create/Edit a Method Wizard.
Icons

Icon: Change Current User

If the user administration is active (refer to chapter 11.4 User Administration
(magellan Tracker) and to chapter 11.5 User Administration (magellan Standard))
click this icon to log out the current user and to login a new user.
With magellan Standard, user administration is optional. With magellan Tracker
user administration is obligatory.

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Icon: Miscellaneous
Click on the Miscellaneous icon to select the following options:

Instrument control Options

File handling User administration

About magellan

• Instrument control provides quick access to several instrument functions,

to service and setup options. See chapter 3 Instrument Control & Settings.
• File handling is used to move files to an archive location, to convert files
from or to another magellan version and to import raw data from an ASCII-
file. See chapter 11.2 File Handling.
• Options is used to customize certain default settings as path of generated
files, clipboard and Excel copy options, the plate view and miscellaneous
wizard, startup, language and password settings. See chapter 11.3 Options.
• User administration is used to add or disable users and to set or modify
user rights. See chapter 11.4 User Administration (magellan Tracker),
respectively chapter 11.5 User Administration (magellan Standard).
• About magellan provides license information and details on the currently
installed version and components. Registration can be requested starting the
Register wizard (see chapter 2.4.4 Licensing magellan).

Close the Miscellaneous window to go back to the wizard list.

Icon: Temperature control

Use this icon to set the target temperature for the connected instrument.
For a detailed description, refer to chapter 3.1.2 Temperature Control... .

Icon: Move plate

Use this icon to move the plate carrier in or out of the instrument.

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2.2 Components & Terms – Basic Logic of

magellan
2.2.1 File Types Used with magellan
The following file types are used with magellan.
By default, all file types associated with magellan are stored in subdirectories in
the appropriate directory:
...\All Users\Documents\Tecan\Magellan
The subdirectories are displayed in the table below:
Type of File File Extension Directory magellan
Workspace .wsp \magellan\wsp
Method .mth \magellan\mth
Sample ID List .smp \magellan\smp
Export Files .asc \magellan\asc
Standard Curve .std \magellan\wsp
Plate Definition .pdf / pdfx \Reader\pdf
\Reader\pdfx

For a detailed description on methods, sample ID lists, workspaces and standard

curves, refer to the chapters 4 Create/Edit a Method Wizard, 5.2.3 Import a
Sample ID List and 7 Evaluate Results Wizard.

Note
The difference between plate definition files with .pdf extension and .pdfx
extension is that Infinite Series instruments use the .pdfx format files,
whereas all other Tecan instruments use .pdf files.

Note
The menus and toolbars available vary depending on the type of file
currently opened.

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2.2.2 Folder Handling

In magellan, it is possible to create a user-specific folder structure for saving files
(methods, workspaces, standard curves and sample ID lists) in any folder of the
Windows Explorer. New folders can be created by right-clicking and selecting
New folder from the context sensitive menu. Files and folders can be
moved/cut/copied in the same manner as in Windows Explorer.
File Type Symbols
magellan uses the following symbols for methods, workspaces, standard curves
and sample ID lists in the file view window:

Method

Standard curve

Workspace

Password protected method

Sample ID list

magellan Standard
Default paths for saving newly created files can be set via: Wizard list main page
 Miscellaneous button  Options button  Paths tab.
Users can create new folders in any folder of the Windows Explorer during the
saving process.

In the Save window, the folder, specified by the default path of the file, is opened
automatically, whenever a new file is created. If an already existing file is
modified, the path to the current location of the file will be opened. However, it is
possible to save files in any folder of the Windows Explorer or in a newly created
folder.
magellan Tracker
magellan users with administration rights can set the default paths for saving
newly created files via: Wizard list main page  Miscellaneous button 
Options button  Paths. These default paths are valid for all users.
Users can create new subfolders only in the folder specified by the default path
during the saving process.

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In the Save window, the folder, specified by the default path of the file, is opened
automatically, whenever a new file is created. If an already existing file is
modified, the path to the current location of the file will be opened. However, it is
only possible to save files in the default folder, or in an existing or newly created
subfolder within this folder.

2.2.3 Standard Elements

Each wizard displays sequentially a number of windows, in which all necessary
information, settings and data entry possibilities are provided.
Standard Elements of a magellan Wizard
For navigation from one window to another there are several buttons at the
bottom of the wizard page:
Back button The Back button is used to navigate back to the previous
window within a wizard.
Next button The Next button is used to navigate forward to the next window
within a wizard.
Finish button The Finish button is used to navigate forward to the save
window of the wizard.
Save button The Save button is only found in the last window of a wizard
and replaces the Next button. It is used to close the wizard and
save all changes or to start a process.
Cancel button The Cancel button is used to close a wizard without saving any
changes to settings or documents.
Help button The Help button opens the help window.

Standard Elements of Microsoft Windows

OK button This button confirms settings, applies and saves changes
accordingly and closes the dialog box.

Cancel button This button closes the dialog box without saving any changes
to settings or documents.

Help button Click the Help button to open the magellan online help.

Status Bar Information

The status bar displays the following information:
• Current command info
• User name of the currently logged in user.
• Name of connected instrument. For example: Sunrise
• Method: measurement mode and unit. For example: Absorbance [OD]
• Workspace: date and time of measurement. For example: 27.11.2002
14:13:03
Number of selected wells. For example: 3 well(s) selected
• Keyboard status information: activity of the keyboard toggles: CAP (caps
lock), NUM (Numeric block lock), SCRL (Scroll lock)
• Instrument connection state icon

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2.2.4 The Help Button

Click the Help button or press ‘F1’ to open the magellan online help.

2.2.5 The Welcome Dialog Box

Each wizard starts with a Welcome dialog box, which gives a short introductory
description of the procedure to be performed.
Clear the Show welcome page check box to suppress welcome pages when
starting wizards in the future.

2.2.6 Shortcuts List

SHIFT+B Back button
SHIFT+N Next button
ESC Cancel button
ENTER Next or Finish button, if active window
F1 Help menu
CTRL+C or CTRL+INSERT Copy
CTRL+V or SHIFT+INSERT Paste
CTRL+X Cut
CTRL+Y Redo
CTRL+Z Undo
DEL Delete content of active well (edit sample ID,
edit formula)
CTRL+SHIFT Show formula of selected well when
transformation result is viewed (Evaluate
Results wizard)

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2.3 Starting magellan

2.3.1 Starting Standard Version
Perform the following steps to start magellan:
1. Make sure that an instrument is connected or that Demo mode is allowed.
2. In the Windows Start menu, select the Tecan program group and click the
magellan icon.
3. magellan starts.

Note
magellan can be run with an instrument connected or in a demo mode,
simulating an instrument. If you want to connect to an instrument (see
chapter 2.4 Connecting an Instrument), switch the instrument on before
starting magellan.

Note
Before starting to work with magellan, we suggest reading the document
Notice Anomalies magellan for any malfunctions in the application.

2.3.2 Starting Tracker Version

Note
When using magellan Tracker, the user administration system must be
customized by a designated administrator, who is responsible for the
setup of user accounts and for the assignment of user rights. The
Administrator must always be trained by Tecan or a Tecan authorized
organization.

Logging in for the First Time with magellan Tracker

When magellan Tracker is started for the first time, a dialog box appears,
informing the user that a User Administrator must be created first. Click OK and
the Create Administrator dialog box appears.
Complete the text fields and click OK to save the settings. At least one user
administrator must be created.

Caution
If the User Administrator password is forgotten, User Administration
settings cannot be changed and magellan must be completely reinstalled.
We recommend to create at least two User Administrators.

For all further user definitions of the user administration (e. g. user rights), refer to
chapter 11.4 User Administration (magellan Tracker) and chapter 11.5 User
Administration (magellan Standard).

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Password
Initial Password (magellan Tracker only)
When a user logs in for the first time, the password assigned by the administrator
has to be changed.
After entering the User name and Password and clicking OK, the message
“Your initial password is only valid once. You have to change the password!”
appears. Click OK; the Change Password window forces the user to enter a new
password.
Password Expiration (magellan Tracker only)
When the password expires, the user will be prompted to enter a new password.
See chapter 11.4.4 User Administration Options.
Login
Once user administration has been activated, the Login dialog box will appear
each time magellan starts.

The Login dialog box contains the following elements:

Username text box Enter your UserID
Password text box Enter your Password

Click the GO button to enter or the Cancel button to terminate magellan.

Application Locked
If the application has not been in use for the specified maximum of time (user
defined only in magellan Tracker) it will be locked. The password must be
entered to unlock the application.

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2.4 Connecting an Instrument

2.4.1 Instrument Connected
Connect the instrument to your computer as described in the instructions for use
for the instrument and switch on the instrument before starting magellan.
First Start of magellan
The first time magellan is started, the Setup Port dialog box appears:

Instrument Select the connected instrument from the drop down list or
select Find any.
Port Select the appropriate COM port from the drop down list or
select Find any and Click OK.
Stacker Port If a Tecan Connect stacker is used together with the
instrument, select the connecting port from the drop down
list or select Find any. If no stacker is used select None for
the stacker port.

Change Instrument

Click the miscellaneous icon in the wizard list and instrument control in
the miscellaneous list. Select Change instrument from Setup & Service to
connect an instrument or to change the currently connected instrument.

Demo Mode
If no instrument is connected, select the instrument to be simulated from the
drop down list in the Instrument group box and select Demo mode in the Port
group box and Click OK. magellan is now in demo mode.
Demo mode allowed (in the Options dialog) is selected by default.
In demo mode it is possible to perform all functions except running actual
measurements.

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2.4.2 Connecting an Instrument of the Infinite Series

Select Infinite Series in the Instrument group box in the Setup Port dialog box.
Click OK to display the Connect to Instrument dialog box, select the instrument
and click OK.
For demo mode select the Show simulated instruments checkbox and the
preferred instrument from the drop down list and click OK.

2.4.3 Connecting a Stacker

The Tecan Connect stacker can be used additionally. Refer to chapter Batch
Processing in the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information.

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2.4.4 Licensing magellan

Note
magellan can be used unregistered for 30 single days of work. If magellan
is not registered after this period, the save and print options will be
disabled.

The licensing of magellan is performed with the Register magellan wizard. If

magellan has not been registered, this wizard will launch automatically each time
the program is started.
The Register magellan wizard can also be opened over the miscellaneous icon
in the wizard list starting page. (miscellaneous → About magellan →
Register).
In order to register magellan, a Magellan serial number, the hardware (PC)
unit identification number (HUID) and a license number are required.
For licensing magellan there are two possibilities:
1. The software has been purchased. Together with the software the serial
number is delivered.
After the serial number has been entered in the register magellan dialog box, fill
out the registration form to start the license number request. The completed
registration form is sent together with the individual HUID to Tecan Austria. The
HUID number is generated by the software and is inserted into the registration
form automatically. It is related to Windows given system drive number.
After receiving the license number you have to start the registration wizard again
and enter it. The Register magellan wizard confirms the license number and
summarizes the user information. Click the Finish button to complete the
registration procedure. magellan’s functions will then remain fully available to the
user.
2. The software was delivered as a demo version together with the instrument.
A registration is possible afterwards (No serial number is delivered).
To purchase magellan and to receive a serial number, select the option Order
magellan to obtain a valid license and proceed with the registration procedure
as described above. Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further
information.

Note
It is very important that the person who registers the software also has
administrator rights for the operating system on the computer.

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3. Instrument Control &

Settings
Click the Instrument Control button in the Wizard List dialog box and the
Instrument Control dialog box appears.
Depending on the instrument connected, different instrument and setup & service
options are enabled or disabled.

3.1 Instrument Options

3.1.1 Movements...
This opens the Movements dialog box, in which it is possible to control the
movements of the plate carrier, filter slides, dichroic mirrors and cuvettes.

3.1.2 Temperature Control...

Only available for instruments equipped with temperature control.
This option allows the user to establish the temperature inside the reader.
This dialog is also accessible via the Start Measurement dialog box before
starting a measurement. (See chapter 6.6 Start Measurement with a Predefined
or Favorite Method).

Current The current temperature is displayed in the corresponding

temperature field. Click the Refresh button to update the current
temperature.
Target To start or stop the temperature control, select or clear the
temperature check box and enter the target temperature. Click Apply
to send the temperature to the instrument and finally OK to
close the dialog box.

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3.1.3 Heating Dialog (Temp Control for Infinite Series Readers)

Target This command is used to set the target temperature of the

temperature instrument manually. Select or enter the Target
temperature and click Set.
Click On/Off to start/stop instrument heating.
Current Click the Read button to display the current temperature of
temperature the instrument or click the Auto check box to have it read
automatically. Click Off to stop heating.

Click the down button, , to display the heating graph

and click the up button, , to collapse. Click the close
button, , to exit the Heating dialog box.
For detailed information on Lamp/Laser Control, Injector Control and Dispense
please refer to the respective Instructions for Use of the connected instrument.

3.2 Setup & Service Options

3.2.1 Change Instrument...
In the Setup & Service box, click Change instrument… to open the Setup Port
dialog box.
This option allows connecting magellan to an instrument. See chapter
2.4 Connecting an Instrument for further details.

Note
If you connect another instrument to your computer or if you modify the
interface parameters, you must always select this menu option. The
settings will be automatically used the next time the software is launched.

3.2.2 Define Filter Slides...

Standard and custom filter slides can be defined.

3.2.3 Insert Transport Lock...

Instrument feature (see the corresponding Instructions for Use for more
information).

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3.2.4 Optimize Z-Position

Only applicable for instruments with z-positioning option.
This option can be used to find the optimum Z-position of the plate transport in
relation to the measuring head for the specific instruments.

3.2.5 Plate Geometry Editor...

Use the Plate geometry editor to create plate geometry files for not listed plates
in order to use them with magellan or to validate existing plate geometry files.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information on the Plate
Geometry Editor.

3.3 Log Files

During working with magellan log files are created. The communication between
the software and the instrument and the communication between components of
the software are stored in these log files.
They can be found in the following paths:
• magellan Log files (communication between single components of
magellan):
C:\Documents and Settings\AllUsers\Documents\Tecan\LogFiles
• Collection of necessary Log files
Log files can be saved as zip archive by selecting the Save Logfiles…
button in the File handling dialog (Miscellaneous → File Handling). The
zip archive can now be named and saved in a defined directory. In case of
any magellan measurement or status error(s), this archive contains all well
data, status (e.g. overflow, lamp low) or calculation error(s) and can be
easily sent to [email protected] for support request. For further
information please refer to chapter 11.2 File Handling – Save Log Files.
• Infinite Series Log files (communication between magellan and Infinite
series instrument):
C:\Documents and Settings\All
Users\Documents\Tecan\LogFiles\Magellan\V x.y
• Rdr.OLE Log files (communication between magellan and Rdr.ole
Instrument) by default:
C:\Documents and Settings\CurrentUser\Local Settings\Temp

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4. Create/Edit a Method Wizard

4.1 Introduction
The Create/Edit a Method wizard is used to
• Create or edit methods,
• Set measurement and evaluation parameters,
• Define the plate layout,
• Select the format of the printed report and
• Set the automated data handling parameters.
Workflow Summary
Click Continue on the welcome page of the Create/Edit a Method wizard. In the
next window, select
• Create new if you want to define a new method or
• Edit if you want to modify an existing method.
In the Define Measurement Parameters window, measurement parameters can
be set. Click Define Evaluation to define the plate layout, evaluation parameters,
print out and automated data handling parameters. At the end of the wizard the
new or modified method is saved as .mth file.

Note
For a step-by-step description of how to create a method, refer to
the Instructions for Use for magellan.

File Selection Page

In the wizard list, click Create/Edit a method button. Click Next on the welcome
page of the Create/Edit a method wizard and the File Selection page with the
following elements appears:
Create new Select Create New button to create a new method.
button
Edit button The Edit button must be selected to edit an existing method.
Show combo In the Show combo box a file filter can be defined in order to
box get only those methods in the list, which fulfill the selected
criteria:
• All files
• Files from this instrument
• My files: This option is available if the user administration is
enabled (always enabled in magellan Tracker).
• Signed files: only available for magellan Tracker
• Example files: only available if they have been installed.
Filename list Select the method to be edited from the Filename list.
A Remarks field next to every file name contains - if entered - a
short description of the method.
All methods available in the standard method directory will be
displayed (see chapter 11.3 Options).
Print Click the Print Preview... button to open the Print Preview
Preview… dialog box, where a preview of the settings of the selected
button method is displayed and a printout can be started.

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Note
If the proper instrument for the selected file is not connected, the
Instrument Mismatch dialog box appears. The dialog offers two options:
• Connect to the proper instrument
• Convert the measurement parameters to those compatible with the
connected instrument. - This option is not available if the
measurement mode is not supported by the connected instrument, for
example, a Sunrise does not support Fluorescence measurements.
It is highly recommended to review the measurement parameters.

4.2 Define the Measurement Parameters

In the Measurement Parameters window it is possible to set all required
parameters for the measurement, including measurement mode, wavelengths,
read mode, temperature, etc. depending on the type of instrument connected.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information on how to
Define the Measurements Parameters.
When connected to an Infinite instrument, refer to the Instructions for Use for
i-control for further details on defining measurement parameters.

Note
The available parameters to be defined depend on the instrument
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4.3 Define Evaluation

4.3.1 The Create/Edit Method Overview Window
In the Define Evaluation window the user defines the plate layout,
transformations and calculations, selects the format of the printed report and sets
the automated date handling parameters.

Toolbar

Tab

Plate Layout Window

Control
Bar
Data Information Window

Toolbar
On top of the window a Toolbar is displayed with the most common functions
depending on the currently selected options:

Undo button Click Undo to undo a previous action.

Redo button Click Redo to redo an action that was undone.
Select all unused Plate Layout mode only: All unused wells of the plate are
button marked.
Zoom to 10% This will set the plate layout view to 10%.
button
Zoom to 100% This will set the plate layout view to 100%.
button
Zoom mode button Use the Zoom mode button to zoom into the marked
area. If activated, the user can select an area to zoom in
by clicking and dragging a frame over the desired layout
area. Click the right mouse button to zoom out to 100%
display.

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Plate Layout Window

In the central area of the window the Plate Layout Window displays a
schematically layout of a microplate.
When creating a new method select the wells for the measurement. A mouse
click selects an individual well. Unselected wells will remain gray.
For the defined layout, the identifiers, transformations and formulas selected in
the Control Bar are displayed in the corresponding wells (see Control Bar of
Create/Edit Method below).
By right-clicking on a well on the plate layout, a context-sensitive menu for the
marked wells is displayed. Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for
further details.
Control Bar of Create/Edit Method Tab
The Control Bar on the left of the screen provides a number of options, which
should be executed in the suggested sequence. Depending on the kind of
measurement and the connected reader type, some of the options may not be
available and therefore are hidden.
When selecting an item in the control bar the corresponding dialog or plate view
is displayed in the Plate Layout window pane on the right side of the screen.
All available options will be marked with a checkmark, once they have been
defined. For any kind of transformation the transformation name is displayed.

The Control bar - Create/edit method tab contains the following elements:
Method layout • Plate layout item
group The Plate layout window is opened, displaying the plate
layout and the Well assignment dialog box.
• Conc., Dil., and Ref.-values item
The Concentration/Dilution/Reference definition dialog
box is opened, displaying the dilution, concentration or
reference value of each well. The standard
concentrations can be established as well as the dilution
factors and the reference values. An Autofill function
provides easy assignment of concentrations in case of
distinctive mathematical relations of the concentrations
between the individual wells.
Precalculation • Polarization data reduction for fluorescence
polarization measurements
• Spectra data reduction for wavelength scans
• Cuvette data reduction for combined plate and
cuvette measurements
Transformed data • Add new transformation … item
group The Plate layout window is opened, displaying the
plate layout and the Transformations dialog input field.
Kinetic group • Kinetic data reduction item
The Kinetics Calculation Parameters window is
opened. The evaluation of the kinetics measurement
data can be defined.
Kinetics • Add new kinetic transformation … item
transformation The Plate layout window is opened, displaying the
plate layout and the Transformations dialog input field
(only kinetic input data can be selected).

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Concentrations • Standard curve item

group The Standard Curve window is opened to set the
parameters for the calculation of concentrations and
the graphical display of the standard curve of the
evaluated data.
Concentration • Add new concentration transformation … item
transformation The Plate layout window is opened, displaying the
data group plate layout and the Concentration Transformations
dialog input field (only concentrations can be selected
as input data).
Evaluate data • Cutoff definition item
group • QC validation item
The Define Cutoff window is opened. In this dialog
box the limits for a qualitative evaluation (screening)
can be defined.
The Define QC Validation window is opened. It is used to
verify the validity of a test.
Data handling • Data export item
group • Printed report item
• Automated data handling item
Miscellaneous • User prompts item
group • Number format item
• Method notes item
The Define User Prompts window enables the
assignment of data (keywords, comments or prompts) to
each measurement, which can then be incorporated into
a printout.
The Number format window allows the user to define
the number format for the displayed raw data or
transformed data.
In the Method notes it is possible to enter a description
of the method.
By right-clicking on any transformation, kinetic transformation and concentration
transformation on the control bar, a context-sensitive menu for the marked
transformation is displayed. Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for
further information.

4.3.2 Method Layout: How to Define a Plate Layout

In the Control bar expand Method layout and select Plate layout. The Plate
view and the Well Assignment dialog box are displayed.

To each well in the analysis plate an identifier can be assigned. On this basis the
plate layout should be defined, (i.e. a well that is to be viewed as being a positive
control, would be allocated a different identifier from that of a well that is to be
viewed as being a negative control).

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Standard identifiers are:
Sample SM (Sample)
Blank BL (Blank)
BF (Polarization reference
buffer)
Reference RF (Polarization reference)
Standard ST (Standard)
Control PC (Positive control)
NC (Negative control)
LPC (Low positive control)
HPC (High positive control)
CL (Calibrator)

Assign an Identifier to the Required Well

In the Well Assignment dialog box, well identification and layout definition can
be carried out. This box provides also a number of automated ID assignment
capabilities, which is an essential tool for high density plates.
The desired settings have to be made in the Well Assignment dialog box.
Generally, the wells can be selected by clicking the individual well or dragging the
mouse over the required wells. For all other selection ways, refer to the
Instructions for Use for magellan.

Following ways are possible to assign the selected identifier to the wells:
• Double-click when making the selection of the well
• Select the wells on the microplate and then click the Fill selection button (or
click the right mouse button and select Fill selection in the context-sensitive
menu) on the Well Assignment dialog box
• Select the wells on the microplate and then double click the identifier in the
identifier list box of the well assignment dialog.

After assigning the definitions the display in the modified wells will change.

Example of a labeled well:

st
SM1_4 1 line: sample, experimental group number of 1, sample
ID number of 4.
nd
1/14 2 line: number of replicate is 1, total number of replicates
is 14.
rd
x-BL1 3 line: primary empty – filled with the transformation
formula or a concentration, dilution or reference value if
defined, e.g. reduce the value of this well (x) by the mean
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The Well assignment dialog box contains the following elements:
Identifiers Select identifiers from the drop down list to mark the wells.
group box • Click the Define Identif… button to define additional
identifiers.
Exp. group If the plate is made up of more than one test, i.e. more than
selection field one experimental group, define the Experiment group to
which the wells belong to.
ID-Num. The ID Number is used to assign the same ID to replicates
group box that belong together. The ID Number is only available for
samples and standards.
• ID-Num. selection field
The ID-Num option allows the user to mark those
replicates that are associated with the same ID. This can
be used if the replicates have been assigned to different
areas of the plate.
• Arrow buttons
The ID will be calculated automatically. If a number of
wells is marked, the direction in which the IDs are
assigned to the wells (vertically, horizontally) can be
established using the arrow buttons.
Replicates group Determines the number of replicates for the selected
box identifier type:
• Fix number option button
Only enabled for standards and samples where IDs can
be used. This number defines how many replicates are
intended for this identifier.
• All option button
All selected wells are defined as replicates of one
identifier. If an existing ID number for the samples and
standards is chosen, the selected wells are then added
as replicates to the existing replicates. With all other
identifier types the selected wells are added as replicates
to the existing replicates.
Two Arrow buttons define the direction of counting up the
replicate number.
Fill section If an area of the plate has been marked, it can be filled with
button the respective identifiers. The IDs and the color of the
identifiers will be displayed on the plate layout.
Delete section Click Delete or press DEL to delete the IDs and color
button identifiers of the selected wells and leave them blank.
Define identifier Click Def. identif. if a new identifier is to be defined or if an
button existing identifier is to be edited (see Define a New
Identifier)

Assign Alias to the Required Well

To assign alias designations for defined well names, click the right mouse button
in the required well, select Set/Remove Alias... and choose an alternative
identifier name in the drop down list. The alias is marked with an asterisk * and
has same experimental group, ID number and replicate number as the primarily
defined well. This feature is used, if e.g. the 0-Standard is also used as Negative
control.

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Define a New Identifier

Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for information on how to Define a
New Identifier.

4.3.3 Method Layout: Conc., Dil. and Ref. Values

In the Control bar expand Method layout and select Conc./Dil./Ref.-values.
The Plate View and the Select Identifier dialog box are displayed.

The Concentration/Dilution/Reference window contains the following elements:

Select Identifier drop The values are co-related within the individual well
down list types; this field provides all wells currently included in
the measurement. Select an identifier to edit the
corresponding dilution or concentration factors.
All wells, which match the selected well type identifier,
are listed.
Exp. group selection Select the respective experimental group. If there is
field only one experimental group, the field cannot be
edited.
Table with Identifier This table displays all wells in the Identifier column,
and Concentration/ which match the selected identifier (as from the Select
Dilution columns Identifier list). The corresponding dilutions,
concentrations or reference values are inserted and
listed in the Dilution/Concentration/Reference
column. E.g. entering a dilution factor of 2 means that
the sample has been diluted by half. The calculated
concentration will therefore be multiplied by 2.
Unit text field The displayed concentration unit can be determined.
Autofill check box The Autofill function provides the calculation of the
corresponding concentrations or dilution factors
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Option buttons for the If the Autofill check box has been selected, the
mathematical following options are available:
concentration • Arithmetic series: a (n+1) = a (n) + .....
calculation
• Geometric series: a (n+1) = a (n) x .....
• User defined series a(n+1) = ...
Example: Each subsequent concentration should contain
twice + 0.5 of the previous concentration:
Formula 1: a(n+1) = 2 * n + 0.5
Apply button The Apply button applies the selected mathematical
concentration calculation to the wells as displayed in
the table with Identifier and Concentration/ Dilution
columns.
Dilution series Calculate ICx check box
group box Displays a dilution graph of the sample and
automatically calculates the ICx values. This requires
samples with at least 4 replicates and at least 4
different dilutions defined*.
Input Data drop down list
Select from the drop down list the input data.
Calculation Condition text field
The intercept will be calculated with the entered
percentage of the maximum value respectively
maximum value minus minimum value*.
ICx name text field
Data can be selected for ICx calculation. The name is
filled in automatically based on the calculation
condition.
Set 0% value to
Intensity 0*
Min. intensity of dilution series*
*For further details please refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for
information on ICxCalculation.
Dilution can be edited directly in the plate layout window by right mouse clicking
in one or more selected wells. In this way, it is possible to assign different dilution
values to replicates.

4.3.4 Precalculation: Polarization Data Reduction

This option is only available for Fluorescence Polarization (FP) measurements.
Expand Precalculation in the control bar and select Polarization Data
Reduction.
The appropriate entries for fluorescence polarization measurements must be
made under the G-factor and Sample blank reduction group boxes of the
Polarization Settings dialog box.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information.

4.3.5 Precalculation: Spectra Data Reduction

This option is only available for measurements containing a two-dimensional scan
(absorbance scan, excitation scan, emission scan).
Expand Precalculation in the control bar and select Spectra Data Reduction.
Spectra data reduction allows to perform a spectra blank reduction and to extract
specific data, e.g. intensities, from the scan.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information.

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4.3.6 Precalculation: Cuvette Data Reduction

If you are using an Infinite M200 with Cuvette option you can define methods
with a combination of plate and cuvette measurements. Using the Precalculation -
cuvette data reduction dialog it is possible to define formulas to get single values
from a scan or a kinetic measurement. Refer to the Instructions for Use for
magellan for further information.

4.3.7 Transformed Data: Add New Transformation

In the control bar expand Transformed data. All defined transformations are
displayed in the control bar.
To define a new transformation select the well(s) for which the transformation is
to be applied and click Add new transformation… .
The default name should be changed immediately in the edit box. The name can
be inserted or changed also later, clicking Rename Transformation from the
context-sensitive menu.

Note
The transformation name has to be in Latin characters in order to make
the transformation available as additional input data for further
transformations with multiple input data.

Note
The name of a transformation is used to represent the result of the
calculations and will also be used when the values are displayed in the
specific data output menus. Calculated values of the transformations are
also available as input data for further evaluations.

A typical example of a transformation is the reduction of the empty value (blank)

from all wells.

Note
If a blank is set in the Plate Layout, the formula to calculate the blank
reduction is offered in the combo box: x-BL1.

The symbol x refers to the current value within a well. BL1 is the average
value of the blank well(s).

Note
If a multilabel measurement with two labels is defined, different formulas
to reduce the multilabel data are offered in the combo box.

‘Label1’!x/’Label2’!x … predefined ratio calculation

‘Label2’!x/’Label1’!x … predefined ratio calculation
‘Label1’!x-‘Label2’!x … predefined difference calculation
‘Label2’!x-‘Label1’!x … predefined difference calculation
(‘Lable1’!x-‘Label1’!BL1)/(‘Label2’!x-‘Label2’!BL1) ... predefined ratio
caculation with blank reduction
(‘Lable2’!x-‘Label2’!BL1)/(‘Label1’!x-‘Label1’!BL1) ... predefined ratio
caculation with blank reduction

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Note
If the read mode is set to absorbance, the formula to calculate the
transmission is offered in the combo box: 1/10^x.

Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information.

Define Constants
Use the Define Constants dialog box to define the constant values of a method.
These constants can be used wherever a formula can be entered.
Click the OK button to save the edited parameters.
The Define Constants dialog box contains the following elements:
Constants list In each row, a constant can be defined. The rows are divided
into 4 columns:
• Name
Enter an appropriate identifier name for the constant, for
example: a code or an abbreviation. Only letters can be
used.
• Value
In the Value text field a numerical value must be allocated
to the constant.
• Comment
Enter a short comment to the constant.
• Req. ("required")
The Req. check box indicates, that a measurement can
only be launched on receipt or confirmation of the value for
the constant.

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4.3.8 Kinetic: Kinetic Data Reduction

In the control bar expand Kinetic and select Kinetic data reduction.
The dialog box is structured in tabs: Slopes, Onsets, Min./Max./Area, Available
output data, Enzyme kinetics. The unit of the values is displayed according to
the selected measurement mode (for example: OD for absorbance).

Note
Unusable data (e.g. overflow values) are ignored for kinetic data
calculation.

Slopes Tab
This tab allows the user to establish the evaluation of the kinetic curve’s slope:
Input data drop Select the input data to be processed.
down list
Calculation drop Select the calculation method, linear or quadratic
down list (refer to chapter 13 Calculations).
Mean slope The start and end time can be typed into the provided
check box text fields, otherwise the whole kinetic is analyzed.
• Time/Points option buttons:
If Time is selected the start and end time is entered in
hours, minutes and seconds. If Points is selected the
start and end point for the analysis is given through
the entered kinetic cycle number.
• Start field:
The start time (in hours, minutes and seconds) or
cycle number must be entered here.
• End field:
The end time (in hours, minutes and seconds) or cycle
number must be entered here.
Maximum slope The start and end time can be typed into the provided
check box text fields, otherwise the whole kinetic is analyzed.
• Time/Points option buttons:
If Time is selected the start and end time is entered in
hours, minutes and seconds. If Points is selected the
start and end point for the analysis is given through
the entered kinetic cycle number.
• Start field:
The start time (in hours, minutes and seconds) or
cycle number has to be entered here.
• End field:
The end time (in hours, minutes and seconds) or cycle
number has to be entered here.
• Points text field:
Select for how many points the maximum slope
calculation is performed.

Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further description of mean and
maximum slope function.

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Onsets Tab
Use the Onsets tab to determine the time to reach a certain data point:
Input data drop Select the input data to be processed.
down list
Time to onset If the Time to onset check box is selected, an absolute
check box value for the onset can be entered in the following text
field.
• Text field:
An absolute value for the onset must be entered.
• Basis mean of the first n points option button and
text field:
If selected, enter the desired number of points.
• Basis option button and text field:
If selected, an absolute value for the basis must be
entered in the adjacent text field.
Time to onset % If the Time to onset % check box is selected, a
check box percentage value for the onset can be entered in the
following text field.
• Text field:
A percentage value for the onset must be entered.
• Basis mean of the first n points option button and
text field:
If selected, the desired number of points can be
entered.
• Basis option button and text field:
If selected, an absolute value for the basis must be
entered in the adjacent text field.
The result data made available through this method includes the basis value, the
time taken to reach the basis value, the time taken to reach the sum of basis and
onset value, and the difference of these two time spans (Time Basis to Onset).
With increasing kinetic measurement values the onset value is to be defined as a
positive number, with decreasing values the onset value is to be defined as a
negative number.
Min./Max./Area Tab
Use this tab to define the evaluation of the minimum and maximum values
contained in the curve and to define the calculation of the area under the kinetic
curve:
Input data Select the input data to be processed.
drop down list
Mean minimum Select to open the Points text field where the fixed
value check box number of points has to be entered for the minimum
value. An even curve will then be generated using these
points and the lowest value contained in the curve
determined.
Mean maximum Select to open the Points text field where the fixed
value check box number of points must be entered for the maximum
value. An even curve will then be generated using these
points and the highest value contained in the curve
determined.
Area check box The start and end time can be typed into the provided
text fields, otherwise the whole kinetic is analyzed.

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• Time/Points option buttons:

If Time is selected the start and end time is entered in
hours, minutes and seconds. If Points is selected the
start and end point for the analysis is given through
the entered kinetic cycle number.
• Start field:
The start time (in hours, minutes and seconds) or
cycle number has to be entered here.
• End field:
The end time (in hours, minutes and seconds) or cycle
number has to be entered here.
Averages are taken from the number of points starting from the first kinetic
measurement value and stepping through one by one until the last kinetic
measurement point is included in the average calculation. The
minimum/maximum value is determined from these averages.
The result data made available through this method includes minimum/maximum
value and the time span from the first measurement to the minimum/maximum
value in seconds.

Available Data Tab

A list of the results is displayed in the Available output data tab:
Data field The data field lists values as selected in the previous
tabs of the Kinetic Calculation Parameters dialog box.
This data field is for pure display of the listed output data
only and provides no edit functions.

Enzyme Kinetics Tab

Use this tab to establish the evaluation of enzyme kinetics according to the model
of Michaelis and Menten:
Input data drop Select the input data to be processed.
down list
Calculate Km and Decide whether to calculate Km and Vmax selecting the
Vmax check box corresponding check box.
Calculation type The calculation type can be selected as:
group box • Hanes (concentration versus concentration/input data)
• Eadie-Hofstee (input data/concentration versus input
data)
• Lineweaver-Burk(1/input data versus 1/concentration)

The result data made available through this method includes Km and Vmax for
Enzyme kinetic graph of each experimental group.
Unlike the results of the other kinetic calculations, these results are displayed in
the Graph: Enzyme Kinetics dialog box.
This tab is only available if standards are on the plate and either transformations
or slope calculations are defined.

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4.3.9 Kinetics Transformations: Add New Kinetics

Transformations
In the Kinetic transformations dialog box a transformation formula can be
defined, which is used for transforming kinetic input data individually for every
well.
In the Kinetic transformations dialog box further calculations can be performed
on kinetic input data.
The window elements are similar to the Transformation input. Refer to chapter
4.3.7 Transformed Data: Add New Transformation for further information.

4.3.10 Concentrations: Standard Curve

Use this option to set up standard curves for quantitative tests.
The standard curve dialog box contains various settings concerning the analysis
type, the axes and the display of the standard curve. The editable fields and
elements are grouped in 5 different tabs.
Data Tab
This tab stipulates some basic settings like the input data source.
Exp. group spin If several tests are to be performed on one plate the
control Experiment group must be selected. If the plate
contains only one test, then the spin control will not be
displayed.
For each experiment group the input data can be defined
individually.
Input data drop Select the Input data to be used for the standard curve.
down list Select measurement data or any available
transformation results.
Standards from Calculate the standard curve from the standards on the
layout option button layout.
Standards from If the selected experimental group contains no
ext. file option standards, a standard curve can be loaded from a .std
button file. The Select button must be clicked to select the file.
Standards from If the selected experimental group contains no
exp. group option standards, a standard curve from another experimental
button group can be used.
No standard curve If the selected experimental group contains no
option button standards, it can be decided to calculate no
concentrations for this experimental group (in this case
set per default).
Additional Click the Additional Concentrations button to open the
Concentrations Calculate Additional Concentration dialog box. Select
button additional sets of input data, which are to be used to
calculate concentrations based on the current standard
curve.

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The Calculate Additional Concentrations dialog box contains the following
elements:
Input data drop Select the input data for calculation of additional
down list concentrations.
Selected data list The list contains the input data names for calculation of
additional concentrations.
Add button Click the Add button to add the currently selected input
data in the Input data drop down list to the Selected
data list.
Remove button Click the Remove button to remove the currently
selected data from the Selected data list.

Analysis Type Tab

Use this tab to select the analysis type. Please refer to Instructions for Use for
magellan for a detailed description of the Analysis Type Tab.
Intercepts Tab
Use this tab to calculate concentrations for selected Y values based on the
standard curve. Refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further details of
the Intercepts Tab.

Axis Tab
Use this tab to define the appearance of the axes. Refer to Instructions for Use
for magellan for further details of the Axis Tab.
Graph Tab
Use this tab to define the appearance of the graph. Please refer to Instructions for
Use for magellan for further details of the Graph Tab.

4.3.11 Concentrations Transformations:

Add New Concentration Transformations
In the Concentration transformations dialog box a concentration formula can
be defined, which is used for transforming concentration input data individually for
every well.
In the Concentration transformations dialog box further calculations can be
performed on concentration input data.
The window elements are similar to the Transformation input. Refer to chapter
4.3.7 Transformed Data: Add New Transformation for further information.

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4.3.12 Evaluate Data: Cutoff Definition

Use this option to categorize either raw data or calculated data on threshold
limits. Threshold limits can be defined as fixed numeric values or formulas.
Use the Cutoff Definition window to define the cutoff ranges and to assign
colors and names to cutoff results.
The Cutoff Definition window contains the following elements:
Input data Select the input data which is to be used in the evaluation.
drop down list
Exp. group In case the plate contains more than one test, the relevant
selection list experimental group to which the cutoff should apply must
be selected. If the plate contains only one test, then only
one group will be available and the field is not visible.

In the Cutoff list, up to ten cutoff ranges can be defined. The limits for each range
can be entered.
The highest limit value must be entered on top of the list. The next lower will be
placed beyond and so on. A displayed Low-High arrow shows the level. The limit
values itself belong to the upper ranges (greater and equal condition).

Colors buttons A color can be allocated to the individual result levels.

When displaying the results these colors will be
incorporated, representing the qualitative results.
Labels text fields The result indicators for every value range must be
named, for example: positive (pos), negative (neg),
intermediate (?), ...
Limits text fields The limits can be entered as a constant value or as a
formula. Formulas can be entered directly into a field or
via the Formula input fields. A maximum of up to nine
limits may be defined.
Formula input Formulas to be entered into the Limits field can be
group box composed by using the variables, operators and functions
below. Refer to chapter 13.2 How to Write a Formula for
further details.
• Variables drop down list
All available variables are displayed.
• ... button
Click this button to open the Define constants dialog
box.
• Operators drop down list
All available operators are displayed.
• Functions drop down list
Available functions can be selected.
Competitive Test Competitive tests allocate a positive result to low values
check box and a negative result to high values. In the evaluation, the
limits will run from top to bottom and the corresponding
results symbol will be allocated when a value is found to
be equal to or less than the limit. In view of this, the Low-
High arrow will be reversed.
Cutoff results Click the Cutoff results selection... button to open the
selection... button Cutoff Results Selection dialog box.

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Cutoff Results Selection

Use this window to select whether a qualitative result for a certain identifier type
is shown or not.
The Cutoff Results Selection contains the following elements:
Cutoff display All defined identifier names are shown in a tree structure,
selection tree grouped by identifier types. Each identifier is associated
structure with a check box.
Selecting or clearing the check box of an identifier name
indicates, whether the qualitative results of the according
wells will be shown or not. After evaluation, only cutoff
results for the selected identifier types are displayed.

4.3.13 Evaluate Data: QC Validation

Validations are used to check the validity of a test. If the defined criteria are not
met, an error message will be displayed after the measurement run and no cutoff
results will be displayed. (Except the user has the right to continue evaluation
when error – see chapter 11.6 User Rights
Upon selecting the correct input data, the desired formulas are to be entered in
the Validation Conditions list field. A formula editor supports the user in the
creation of the corresponding mathematical formulas.
Example:
If the validation criteria are defined as follows:
NC1>0 and NC1<0.1
the evaluation will check whether the negative control can be found within the
given range. If this is not the case an error message will appear.
The Define QC Validations dialog box contains the following elements:
Input data drop down Select the relevant data, to which the validation must
list apply. For example: Raw data, etc.
Exp group selection If the plate contains more than one test, the relevant
field experimental group to which the validation should apply
must be selected. If the plate contains only one test,
then only one group will be available.
Validation group Use Validation groups to define validation criteria for
selection field the same experimental group with different input data.
Validation This one-dimensional list will be filled with the formulas
Conditions list field and logical equations, which define the Validation
Conditions. These logical equations will generate a
logical result. The program will examine the input data
using this equation and, if the validation criteria are met,
will return a result of TRUE. If the criteria did not meet, a
result of FALSE and an error message will be displayed.

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Formula input Parts of the formulas to be entered into the Validation

group box Conditions field can be selected from the following drop
down lists:
• Variables drop down list
All available variables displayed.
• ... button
Click this button to open the Define constants dialog
box.
• Operators drop down list
All available operators are displayed.
• Functions drop down list
Using the given palette, available functions can be
chosen.
Refer to chapter 13.2 How to Write a Formula for further
details.

Plate to Plate QC
Use this option to define a long-term QC validation (refer to chapter 7.4.2 Toolbar
Menu: File/ Plate to Plate QC):
Input data Select the relevant data, to which the validation must be
drop down list applied, from the drop down list.
Control Select the type of control from the drop down list, then
check boxes enter the expected mean and standard deviation.
A scroll bar appears next to the dialog controls to define
more than 4 QC controls.
Workspaces to be Select the appropriate filter to define which workspaces
evaluated options should be evaluated.

4.3.14 Data Handling: Data Export

Data to be exported into an ASCII or Excel file can be selected using this dialog
box:
Available data list A list of all available data is displayed, depending on the
method definition.
← and → buttons Data for exporting can be selected simply with drag and
drop or by clicking the data in the Available data
window and then the arrow pointing towards the
Selected data window. Data can be deselected by
operating the reverse procedure.
Up and Down The order of the selected data can be changed by
buttons selecting an item and pressing the button Up to move it
up or Down to move it down
Selected data list This list shows all selected data, which has been
transferred from the Available data field list.
Export options... Click this button to open the Export Options dialog box.
button
The actual exporting of data only occurs using automated data handling (see
4.3.16 Data Handling: Automated Data Handling).

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Export Options
Please refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for all the details of the Export
Options.
Export of Multiple Reads per Well Data
Please refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for all the details of the Export
Options.
Export to ASCII File
The Export to ASCII File dialog box contains the following elements:
Decimal character The decimal character may be a point or a comma:
group box • Point (x.xx) option button
• Comma (x,xx) option button
Delimiter group box This option sets a delimiter to separate the individual
values within the data in the lines of an ASCII file:
• Tabulator option button
Default option, using tabulators as delimiters.
• Other symbol option button
If selected, a user-defined delimiter character can be
entered.
Path group box This option sets the path where the ASCII file will be
stored:
• Export default path option button
• Use path option button: Select any path where the
ASCII file shall be stored
Encoding group Select the export code:
box • ANSI: For ANSI compatible characters.
• Unicode: For characters that cannot be exported with
ANSI code (e.g. Chinese, Cyrillic).
Set as default The settings can be logged as a default for future use.
button
Restore default The settings can be reset to the previously defined
button default.

Caution
A suitable export delimiter must be selected. The export delimiter and
decimal character should not be the same. TAB is set as the default
delimiter, but another symbol can be selected.

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Export to Excel
The Export to Excel dialog box contains the following elements:
Target group box The option buttons define where to position the
transferred data within Excel. This option is also valid for
automatic Excel export.
• New workbook option button
Transferred data will be stored in the first worksheet of
a new workbook. A new file will always be created, no
matter if Excel is started or not.
• New worksheet option button
Transferred data will be put into a new worksheet
within an open, active Excel workbook.
If Excel is not open, when selecting this option, it will
be started and a new workbook created, including the
requested data into the first worksheet.
• Insert into worksheet at cell option button and cell
coordinates text field
The first value of the transferred data will be placed
into the cell indicated (default is cell A1) of an open,
active Excel worksheet.
If Excel is not open when selecting this option, it will
be started and a new workbook will be created,
inserting the requested data into the first worksheet at
the defined cell.
• Append to current worksheet option button
This option will append the data to the current
worksheet.
If Excel is not open when selecting this option, it will
be started and a new workbook will be created,
inserting the requested data into the first worksheet.
• Use Insert into Template to export data into a
predefined Excel template. Path and name of the
Excel template must be entered, clicking the
…-button. The corresponding cell position must be
indicated.
Set as default The settings can be logged as a default for future use.
button
Restore default The settings can be reset to the previously defined
button default.

4.3.15 Data Handling: Printed Report

The Printed report dialog box provides formatting features for hardcopy printouts
to customize the contents and the appearance of the printout.
The settings for the reports are grouped in four tabs, which represent certain
formatting areas:
1. Data Selection tab
2. Page Setup tab
3. Header tab
4. Footer tab
Please refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further descriptions of the
single Tabs.

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4.3.16 Data Handling: Automated Data Handling

After a measurement some actions can be started automatically.
Select these actions and they are executed chronologically in the following order:
• If the load sample ID list check box is selected, a sample ID list is
automatically loaded.
• If the save workspace check box is selected (always selected in magellan
Tracker), the created workspace is automatically saved.
• If the export to ASCII file check box is selected, the data selected for export
are automatically exported to an ASCII file.
• If the export to ASTM file check box is selected, after running the method,
the data selected for export is automatically exported in ASTM format and
can be further used in compatible Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• If the export to Sample Tracking check box is selected, after running the
method, the data selected for export is automatically exported to the Sample
Tracking system. For more information please refer to the corresponding
manual for Sample Tracking.
• If the export to Excel check box is selected, the data selected for export are
automatically exported to Excel.
• If the print check box is selected, the data selected for the printed report are
automatically printed on the default printer.
• If the view results after measurement check box is selected, the
measurement data and the calculated data are displayed for reviewing.
More – Load Sample ID List
The More (Load Sample ID List) dialog box contains the following elements:
Filename group box Select the filename of the sample ID list to be loaded:
• Same filename as workspace option button
• Filename option button: Enter a filename in the text
field.
Path group box Select the path where the sample ID list is stored:
• Sample ID list default path option button
• Use path option button: Select any path.
Format group box Select the format of the sample ID list to be loaded (see
chapter 5.2.3 Import a Sample ID List for details):
• Autodetect from the list of supported formats
option button
• Custom file format option button: Click the File
format... button to open the Custom Format dialog
box.

Note
If an only partly filled sample ID list is loaded automatically, all unused
samples are automatically deleted from the layout.
If a final control (e.g. in well H12) has been defined within the layout, this
control is automatically moved to the well after the last used sample well.

Note
Automatically loaded sample ID lists should contain only IDs for samples
and must not contain IDs for non-samples (controls, standards etc.).

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More – Workspace Name

Selecting Save workspace – More the Workspace Name dialog box with the
following elements appears:
Format group box One of the offered option buttons has to be selected for
defining the default workspace name. The name can
consist of the date, counter or a certain set of letters.
Another possibility is to combine the date with a choice
of letters. Counters used together with the date are reset
daily otherwise the counter is incremented with each
measurement:
• Date (DDMMYYYY) + Counter option button
• Date (YYYYMMDD) + Counter option button
• Total Counter option button
• Use available barcode option button
Prefix text field The entered text is added at the beginning of the
workspace name as defined above.
Example text field The Example text field shows an example of the current
selection.
Set as default The settings can be logged as a default for future use.
button
Restore default The settings can be reset to the previously defined
button default.

More – Export to LIS

The More (Export to LIS) dialog box contains the following elements:
ASTM delimiter Define the ASTM delimiters :
definition group box • Field delimiter: Enter a sign for separating fields (| by
default)
• Repeat delimiter: Enter a sign for repeat (\ by default)
• Component delimiter: Enter a sign for separating
components (^ by default).
• Escape character: Enter a sign for escape (& by
default).
Sender ID group Define the Sender ID settings that are to be displayed in
box the header of an ASTM file:
• Sender ID text field: Empty by default. If defined, e.g.
Infinite 200, the name is displayed in the header of the
ASTM file (e.g. H|\^&|||Infinite 200^Magellan
V6.55^Standard).
• Append app. name: If selected, application name, i.e.
magellan, is exported in the header of the ASTM file
(e.g. Magellan V6.55).
• Append app. version: If selected, the magellan
version number is exported in the header of the ASTM
file (e.g. Standard or Tracker).

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LIS assay name Select the LIS assay name to be displayed in the test
group box order record and result record of the ASTM file:
• Use method name: name of the method used for the
measurement.
• Use name text field: define a new name to be
displayed.
Example: ELISA
Test order record: O|1|Sample ID||^^^ELISA||Date and
time of measurement
Result record: R|1|^^^ ELISA^results
Encoding group Select the export code:
box • ANSI: For ANSI compatible characters.
• Unicode: For characters that cannot be exported with
ANSI code (e.g. Chinese, Cyrillic).
Path group box Define the path for the ASTM export:
• Export default path: the export is performed to the
folder defined in Miscellaneous.
• Use path text field: define a new export path.
Set as default • Using this option, the settings can be logged as a
button default for future use.
Restore default • Using this option, the settings can be reset to the
button previously defined default.
For an ASTM Export - Example File please refer to the Instructions for Use for
magellan.

More – View Results

The More (View Results) dialog box contains the following elements:
Plate view group Select the data to be displayed in the plate view:
box • 1st line in well (fixed) drop down list: Select a name
from the available data names.
• 2nd line in well (fixed) drop down list: Select a name
from the available data names.
• 3rd line in well (first selection) drop down list:
Select a name from the available data names. In
contrast to the first two lines this selection is only
applied for the first time. Whenever another data to be
viewed in the plate view is selected in the control bar,
rd
this data is displayed in the 3 line. The first two lines
remain unchanged.
st nd
The 1 and 2 line can be omitted by selecting not
used, which makes the plate view more easily readable.
Text box group box Select a name from the available data names. This
selection is only applied for the first time. Whenever
another data to be viewed in the textbox is selected in
the control bar, this data is displayed in the text box.
For detailed information on User Prompts, Number Format and Method Notes
please refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan.

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4.4 Saving the Method

Click Finish save the method via the Save as window, which contains the
following elements:
Filename Enter or modify the method’s file name.
field
File remarks Add some comments to the file name, which will be
field displayed for example in the Open file dialog boxes.
Audit trail comment Add some comment, which will be stored in the audit
field trail (only available for magellan Tracker).
Organize Click this button to open the Organize favorites dialog
favorites... button box. See 6.5 Start Favorite for further information.
Run this method Select this check box to start the method immediately
now check box after finishing this wizard.
The modified document can be saved under its current file name or under a
different name.
Click Save&Finish to save the method and close the Create/Edit a Method
wizard.
Additional buttons in magellan Tracker:
Audit trail... button Click this button to open the Audit trail dialog box
where the user, the date, the executed action and a
comment are displayed.
A print preview of the workspace, the method and the
sample ID list of the current and all previous versions
can be displayed clicking the appropriate buttons.
Additionally it is possible to save a previous version of
the method under another name.

Signature... button Click this button to open the Signature dialog box,
where user, date, action and comment are displayed.
This button is only available when the file has been
signed using the Attach Signature wizard. See chapter
8 Attach Signature Wizard for further details.
Method password When entering a password for a method, this method
field will be password protected and cannot be modified until
the correct password is entered. See detailed
description below.

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4.4.1 Password Protection of Methods

Protect Method with a Password
Users who have the right to create and to edit methods can protect methods by
assigning them a password.
Per default, Administrators and Application Specialists possess the required
rights.
When a new method is created, the password protection can be set in the Save
as tab of the Create/edit a method wizard. Enter the name of the method, type
the password in the Method password edit field (right bottom corner of the
dialog) and click Finish.
Confirm the password in the displayed Method password dialog box and click
OK. The method is saved with the password protection.
Already saved, but not password protected methods can be protected by opening
the method and setting the password in the Save as tab as described above.
Edit Password Protected Methods
For opening a password protected method enter the correct method password.
The method is opened in Edit mode. It is possible to edit and save the method.
If Read only is selected, the method is opened in read only mode. It is still
possible to edit the method, but it is not possible to save the changes.
Change the Password of a Password Protected Method
In order to change the password of a password protected method, open the
method in Edit mode (password entry required) and enter a new password in the
Method password edit field of the Save as tab. Click Finish.
Confirm the password in the successive Method password dialog box and click
OK.

4.5 Multiplate Methods

When connected to a Tecan instrument from the Infinite series or to a Safire2
instrument, multiplate methods can be defined using magellan, version 6.0 or
higher.
When connected to an instrument from the Infinite series, the number of plates to
be measured can be set in the measurement parameters editor, during method
definition (see the Instructions for Use for i-control). When connected to a Safire2
instrument, the option can be selected from the Create/ Edit a Method wizard
page.
Refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further details on Multiplate
Methods.

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5. Create/Edit a Sample ID List

Wizard
5.1 Introduction
The Create/edit a sample ID list wizard is used to create new sample lists or to
edit existing sample lists.
Workflow Summary
Start the Create/edit a sample ID list wizard. After a welcome page, the File
selection page appears. Select one of the options: Create new sample ID list or
Edit an existing sample ID list and save the ID list using the Save as page.

5.2 Create/Edit a Sample ID List

The File Selection window contains the following elements:
a) Create new
A new sample ID list can be created.
option button
b) Edit option button An existing sample ID list can be modified.
Show combo box The files are displayed according to the chosen
selection:
• All files
• My files: This option is available if the user
administration is enabled (always enabled in
magellan Tracker)
Filename list The sample ID list to be edited has to be selected. A
Remarks field next to every file name contains - if
entered - a short description of the sample ID list.
All sample ID lists available in the standard sample ID
list directory, which fulfill the filter criteria selected in the
show combo box, will be displayed.
Print Preview… A preview of the selected sample ID list is displayed and
button a printout can be started.

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5.2.1 Create New Sample ID List

In the Select Plate Type window the number of sample IDs per well and the used
plate type can be selected. The Import from external sample ID list option
allows to browse for different types of sample ID files and to import them into
magellan.

Note
Some sample ID lists may contain additional information such as
concentrations and dilutions which may affect evaluation of the
measurement data.

The Select plate type dialog box contains the following elements:

Settings
Sample IDs per Enter the number of sample IDs required per well (a
well option buttons maximum of three can be entered).
Printout option Define the layout for printing the sample ID list.
buttons

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Plate type option Four option buttons define the plate type to be selected:
buttons • Plate type from method
Select a method to load the plate layout.
Click Load to browse for existing method files. The
TM
Windows Open dialog box appears. Select the
desired file and click Open.
• Standard plate type
Standard geometry plate types can be selected to
define the plate format.
When activated, a standard geometry plate type can
be chosen from an associated drop down list.
• Plate type from pdf-file
A predefined .pdf file (or .pdfx file for infinite series
instruments) can be used to define the plate format.
Plates that are not listed can be created using the
Plate geometry editor option, which is a software
application accessible via magellan. For more
information refer to chapter 3.2.5 Plate Geometry
Editor... .
When activated, a predefined .pdf file can be chosen
from an associated drop down list.
• Import from external Sample ID list
An external file type can be selected for import as
sample ID list. See chapter 5.2.3 Import a Sample ID
List.
The Enter sample IDs button is only enabled if the required settings have been
defined (method has been loaded, standard plate type or pdf-file has been
selected).

5.2.2 Import/Edit a Sample ID List

After the selection of the plate type, the Import/edit a sample ID list plate
window is displayed:
• Toolbar with Settings, Edit, Autofill, Delete, Undo/Redo, Print format, Print
preview and Zooming buttons
• Plate view with a schematically layout of a microplate.
• Sample ID list (when Plate type from method has been selected)
• Dialog to insert sample IDs (when Standard plate type has been selected)

If a new sample ID list is to be created no sample IDs are assigned to the wells. A
well can be selected by clicking in the well.
All required sample IDs have to be entered either manually or using the buttons in
the tool bar or can be read by the handheld barcode scanner for sample IDs. The
sample IDs can be defined and edited in the defined microplate type. Up to three
sample IDs can be entered in each well. Sample IDs can be moved or copied.
When a method has been selected, on the left side a List of all Samples from the
plate layout is displayed. Only samples without replicates are shown in the list.
The sample IDs can be entered either in the list or on the plate. All changes are
shown immediately.
Toolbar Buttons
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan.

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Context-Sensitive Menu of the Plate Layout

By right-clicking on a well on the plate layout, a context-sensitive menu for the
marked wells is displayed. Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for
further details on the Context-Sensitive Menu of the Plate Layout.
Edit well…
The Edit Well dialog box can be accessed via the context-sensitive menu or the
tool bar button.
Sample IDs for all wells on a microplate can be defined. Refer to the Instructions
for Use for magellan for further details of Edit well….
Autofill Selection
The Autofill Selection dialog box can be accessed via the context-sensitive
menu or the tool bar button.
This dialog box allows the user to fill the selected wells with sample IDs
automatically.
Select the whole plate or parts of the plate and enter the desired sample IDs and
increment settings for the marked wells in the Autofill Selection dialog box. Click
OK to close the dialog box and to fill the selected wells with the defined sample
IDs. In each well up to 3 sample IDs can be entered. Therefore, the list contains
three Sample ID text fields and an Autoincrement check box, a Start index text
field and a Vertical check box associated to each of them.
The Autofill Selection dialog box contains the following elements:
Use ID check box The Use ID check box can only be accessed, if the
identical number of sample ID were selected. The
checkmark determines if the autoincrement function is
applied to the selected sample ID.
Sample ID text Sample IDs for the marked well can be entered in the
fields Sample ID text fields. The sample IDs can contain
letters, numbers or a combination of letters and
numbers.
Autoincrement The Autoincrement check box must be selected, if the
check box sample IDs for the wells are to be numbered
automatically (incremented by 1).
Start index text The Start index text field is only editable, if the
field Autoincrement check box is selected. The starter value
for the automated incrementing of the sample ID has to
be entered.
Vertical check box The Vertical check box can only be accessed, if the
Autoincrement check box is selected. If this check box
is selected, the sample IDs will be entered and
numbered in vertical direction. If it is cleared, the sample
IDs will be entered and numbered in horizontal direction.

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Well Summary
The Well Summary dialog box can be accessed via the context-sensitive menu.
This dialog box delivers an overview of all defined Sample IDs and the Sample ID
list related settings of a selected well. Refer to the Instructions for Use for
magellan for further details of Well Summary.
Paste in ASCII-Format
The Paste in ASCII-Format function can be accessed via the context-sensitive
menu.
This function pastes the contents of selected data in ASCII format from the
clipboard into magellan. Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further
details of Paste in ASCII-Format.

5.2.3 Import a Sample ID List

Sample ID lists that have been created using other programs, or sample ID lists
that have been defined using other forms of analytical equipment have to be
imported into magellan before being used.

Important
Some sample ID lists may contain additional information such as
concentrations and dilutions which may affect evaluation of the
measurement data.

Click Import button in the Sample ID list settings dialog box to browse for
TM
existing external sample ID files. The Windows Open dialog box appears.
The window offers a list of File names that match the selected File type. The
File type can be chosen from an associated drop down list.
The following external file types are supported:
• Easy-Files .esy
• Tecan-files .tpl
• DD1-Files .dd1
• Hamilton-Files .pro
• APL-Files .apl
• Gemini-Files .csv
• Custom Format Files .txt
Select the requested file to be imported and click the Open button. The
TM
Windows Open dialog box is closed and the file is loaded.
Confirming the Sample ID List Setting dialog box with Next will open the
Import/Edit a Sample ID List plate window with the sample IDs displayed.
The Import button can also be accessed via the Insert Sample ID List dialog
box, which is available in the Start Measurement window (Insert button) and
Evaluate Results plate view (Edit toolbar menu).
Please refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further information on
Sample ID File Types.

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Caution
Make sure that the correct ID list has been selected, otherwise the
results will be assigned to another list.

Note
When importing .tpl, .dd1, or custom format sample ID lists, additional
information that modifies the evaluation definitions can be included.

Note
When importing sample ID lists with dilutions, the dilution must not be
more than 1:1e+12 (magellan Standard and magellan Tracker).

5.2.4 Saving the Sample ID List

Click Next in the Import/Edit a Sample ID List window and the Save as window
appears, in which the created or modified sample ID list can be saved:

Filename This field is intended for entering or modifying the file name
field of the sample ID list (.smp).
File remarks The File remarks field allows adding some comments to
field the file, which will be displayed for example in the Open
File dialog boxes.
Audit trail The Audit trail comment field allows adding some
comment comments, which will be stored in the audit trail (only
field available for magellan Tracker).
Audit trail… Displays the audit trail of the sample ID list (only available in
button magellan Tracker). See 4.4 Saving the Method - Audit trail
for further information.
The Save&Finish button is only enabled when a document has been modified.
The modified document can be saved under its current file name or under a
different name.
Click Save&Finish to save the sample ID list and close the Create/Edit a
Sample ID List wizard.

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6. Start Measurement Wizard

6.1 Introduction
In the Wizard List window, click Start Measurement to open the wizard. Click

Continue on the welcome page and the Select a file dialog box appears:

Obtain Raw Data Is used to generate raw data quickly by setting the required
measurement parameters.
Run Strip Layout Enables the user to create one strip method from different
methods and to run this combined method.
Use Predefined Is used to perform measurements based on already
Method defined methods.
Start Favorite Is used to select one of the most frequently used methods
from the list of numbered icons.

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6.2 Obtain Raw Data

Select Obtain Raw Data and click Next to open the Measurement Parameter
dialog box.
In the Measurement Parameter dialog box, the following options are available:
Endpoint Use this button to perform a single measurement.
measurement
Kinetic For multiple measurements within a specified time interval
measurement this type of measurement is used.
Measurement Click this button to define the parameters in the
parameters... Measurement Parameters dialog box.

WARNING
IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED TO CHECK ALL OF THE
MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS (EVEN PARAMETERS NOT USED IN
THE CURRENT MEASUREMENT), BECAUSE PARAMETERS FROM
THE PREVIOUS MEASUREMENT METHOD WILL STILL BE SET.

6.2.1 Obtain Raw Data with the Infinite Instrument

When an Infinite instrument is connected the following window appears after
selecting Obtain Raw Data:

Define the measurement parameters following the list on the left side.

Click Choose Measurement Parameters to finish the definition. Refer to the

i-control instructions for use for further information.

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6.3 Run Strip Layout

The Strip Method... option allows the user to create one method composed of
strips from different methods containing different parameters and to run this
combined method.
The methods involved must be defined with:
• exactly the same measurement parameters
• transformations, concentration and kinetic transformations must have the
same name.

The Strip Method Definition dialog box contains the following elements:
Exp. group field This field displays the experimental group number that is
assigned to the next inserted strip method.
Load button Click the Load button to open a file selection dialog box
where all available method files are displayed. Select the
required single strip method from the file list and click
Open.
File name text field This field displays the name of the currently selected
method file.
Text field In this field the complete path of the method file name is
displayed.
Undo button This option cancels the last strip method insertion.
Strip orientation Determine how the strips are to be allocated to the plate.
option buttons
Fill pattern option This option allows the user to decide between allocating
buttons every new strip to a new row or column (Partial) or
allocating it to the next available well in the plate
(Continuous).
Final layout The graphical display shows the layout of the composition
graphical display of strip methods. The way, in which wells are transferred
from the Layout of currently loaded method area to the
Final layout area, depends on the settings of the option
buttons Strip orientation and Fill pattern.

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Layout of currently The graphical display shows the layout of the currently
loaded method loaded method. Double-clicking on the last available well
graphical display will add the strip method at this position to the plate. This
will be displayed in the Final layout area on the left side.
Replicates, which are not selected, are automatically
added.
This step can be repeated by loading another strip
method.

6.4 Use Predefined Method

Click Use Predefined Method and select a method from the Filename list.
The available methods are displayed according to the selection of the Show drop
down list, i.e. All files, Files from this instrument, My files, Signed files or
Last selected methods.

6.5 Start Favorite

Click Start Favorites to select a method, previously defined as so called favorite,
frequently used method, from the list of numbered icons.
Click Organize favorites to add to or remove methods from the favorites list.
Organize Favorites
Method files can be dragged from the Method list onto one of the 15 icons in the
Favorite list to save it as a favorite.

The Organize Favorites dialog box contains the following elements:

Methods Lists all available methods. The filename and corresponding
list remarks - if entered - are displayed.
Set After selecting a method from the Methods Filename list and
button selecting a method icon, click Set to add the selected method to
the Favorites.
Remove Select a method icon and click Remove to delete a method from
button the Favorites.

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Infinite With the Infinite M1000/M1000 Pro instrument, it is possible to

M1000/ start a measurement run with a favorite method directly via the
M1000 Pro instrument’s Start button.
Instrument To define a favorite method click the Select… button and select a
Favorite method. This method will remain the favorite one as long as
group box another method is selected.

6.6 Start Measurement with a Predefined or

Favorite Method
Click Make your selection respectively Show Summary in the Select a file
dialog box to open the Start Measurement dialog box. Before the instrument
starts to measure, the user has to (if defined) answer the report prompts and/or to
confirm or change the constants.
Edit Prompts Dialog
If user prompts were specified in the method, the Edit user prompts dialog box
is displayed:
Prompt Answer list At each text field of this list any text prompt can be
entered.
Req. check box A Required check box next to every Prompt Answer
text field determines that the measurement can only be
started when a text has been entered.
Click Continue to close the user prompts dialog; the Start Measurement window
appears. If set in the method, the Edit Constants dialog appears.
Edit Constants Dialog
The Edit Constants dialog box appears only, if the required flag is set for at least
one constant in the selected method.
Constants list At each text field of this list the value of the constant or
the comment can be modified.
Req. check box A Required check box next to every Constant value
text field determines that this constant value needs to be
confirmed. Do this by continuing to the next page.
If the method constants have been modified, the new values can be automatically
transferred and saved into the corresponding method. Click Modify constants in
Method to modify the current method with the new defined constants. Please
note that this dialog is available only for Magellan users with the user right Edit
methods.
Click Continue to close the constants dialog; the Start Measurement window
appears.

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Note
Using magellan Tracker or magellan Standard with User administration, a
default magellan Operator (refer to the chapters 11.6 User Rights and
11.5.3 Change User) can edit only the required constants. The constants
without required flag set are displayed gray and cannot be edited.

A default magellan Administrator can edit also constants without required

flag set.

For a default magellan Application Specialist it depends on the method he

runs. Using an unsigned method he is allowed to edit constant with and
without required flag. Using a signed method he can edit only the required
constants

After these two optional pages the Start Measurement dialog box is displayed:

Measurement Workspace text field: The default workspace filename as

group box defined in Automated Data Handling is displayed. The
filename of this workspace can be renamed.
Arb. cycle kin. ... button: This button is available if a kinetic
measurement is performed. Click this button to display the
Arbitrary Cycle Kinetic dialog box. In this dialog box the
measurement can be split up into several sub-
measurements with a different number of measurement
cycles and interval times. Each of these sub-measurements
can be started at any time, for example: the workspace can
be saved and the measurement can be continued on
another day.

Note
This option is not available for Infinite Series instruments.

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Method text field: The filename of the previously selected

method is displayed.
Modify layout... button: Depending on the user rights, the
plate layout can be modified. Click the Modify
layout...button to open the Modify Layout dialog box. The
user can move controls and remove samples, change the
concentration or change the measurement parameters. The
changes are stored only in the workspace and not in the
previously selected method.
This button is not available when Obtain Raw Data has
been selected and after inserting a sample ID list.
Sample ID List text field: The filename of the currently
loaded sample ID list is displayed
Insert... button: see also below. Click this button to open the
Insert Sample ID List dialog box. After selection of a
sample ID list file the Sample ID List with Plate Layout
Preview dialog appears in which the user has to confirm the
selection.
Instrument group Use stacker: This option is available whenever the
box Connect stacker is used together with the instrument.
Refer to the Connect Instructions for Use for further
information.
The workspaces will be stored with default workspace
names. After all plates have been measured only the first
workspace is open. Use File Open or the Evaluate Results
wizard to open the other workspaces. It is not possible to
use the stacker when performing kinetic measurements.
Plate In/Out button: Click to move the plate carrier. This
button changes its text depending on the position of the
plate carrier.

Note
When Use stacker is selected while using magellan, make sure that the
overall runtime does not exceed the time set in the Auto Lock option
(see chapter 11.4.4 User Administration Options/ Login Options).

When magellan is locked, the stacker run will stop even if the
measurements are not finished.

Movements button: Further movements of the instrument

can be invoked (filter slide, mirror carriage and so on.)
Optimize Z-Position button: The user can optimize the z-
position of the reader.
Injector control: Refer to the respective instrument’s
instructions for use.
Current Temperature text field: The current temperature of
the instrument is displayed.
Target Temperature text field: The target temperature, set
in the Temperature Control dialog box, is displayed.
Temperature Control button: Click this button to open the
Temperature Control dialog box. See chapter
3.1.2 Temperature Control... .

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Measurement In a text field all configured measurement parameters are

parameters group listed and can be double-checked.
box
Please note Important information is displayed. Read this information
group box and start appropriate actions before running the method.
A warning is displayed if the layout is defined for wells that will not be measured.
Click Start to start the measurement.
If you run a multiplate method, the Run Measurement dialog box appears after
clicking Start.

It contains the following elements:

Measurement of Displays the number of the currently processed plate.
plate
Sample ID List Insert the appropriate sample ID list for the selected plate.
Sample ID lists have to be inserted plate by plate.

Note
Only sample ID lists created in magellan can be inserted. Import of other
formats is not supported.

RUN Click this button to start the measurement.

PAUSE The Evaluate Results wizard is reached when clicking
Pause; further plates can be appended later.
STOP The Evaluate Results wizard is reached when clicking Stop;
no further plates can be added.
After the measurement is completed, the Results dialog box appears, in which all
results and calculations can be viewed. See chapter 7 Evaluate Results Wizard
for more information.

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Insert Sample ID List

The Insert Sample ID List option is used to load a previously defined sample ID
list file into a workspace:
Filename field The list displays all available sample ID list files (.smp).
Select a sample ID list by clicking a filename.
Remarks field Available comments and remarks will be displayed.
Import... button Click to open a standard Windows Open dialog box.
External files can be imported. Refer to chapter
5.2.3 Import a Sample ID List for further information.
Select the desired sample ID list from the Filename field and click OK to view the
sample ID list in the Sample ID List with Plate Layout Preview window. This
dialog box displays the sample ID list together with the defined plate layout. If the
method and the sample ID list have different plate formats, then an error
message is displayed.
Refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further information.

6.7 Measurement Status

The Measurement Status dialog box is shown during the measurement
performance of the instrument and contains the following elements:
Status text field The text field is updated during the measurement and
contains a measurement status information.
Display in wells Select the mode of representation of data in the wells:
group box Values: The measured value is displayed in the well. If
more than one value is measured (for example:
polarization measurement) all values are displayed in one
well.
Graph: The option is enabled if a kinetic graph can be
displayed. The graph is shown as soon as more than one
value is available.
Pause button To pause a kinetic measurement run at the next possible
moment, click the Pause button. In the Pausing Kinetic
dialog click the Plate out / Plate in button to move the
plate transport out of or into the instrument. Click the
Continue button to go on with the kinetic run.

Break button Click this button to break the measurement at the next
possible time point.

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Plate View display The Plate View display shows a schematic display of the
microplate. According to the Display in wells option the
contents of the wells are customized. The wells are
updated as fast as the instrument delivers data.
When injection or dispensing is performed, the currently
used well is automatically highlighted in a different color.
Cycle text field If a kinetic measurement is performed, the Cycle text field
displays the current cycle number and the maximum
number of kinetic cycles.
Graph display If a kinetic or multilabel measurement is performed, the
kinetic or multilabel graph of the currently selected well is
displayed in a larger size at the right side of the
Measurement Status dialog box.
Previous cycle As long as the transmission of the data of the current
group box cycle was not started the Raw data and the Temperature
text fields contain the value and the temperature of the
previous measured cycle of the currently selected well,
respectively.
Time group box The Elapsed time text field displays the time span since
the start of the measurement.
The Exp. run time text field displays the time span
expected for the whole measurement.

Scaling of the y-axis in the graph is possible by selecting either Auto select
range or Select range (MIN/MAX).

Note
It is possible to select multiple wells on the plate to view the selected
kinetic curves in a graph. When performing kinetic measurements, the
retrieved data is saved automatically every 30 min in the magellan log
file directory (refer to chapter 3.3 Log Files).

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7. Evaluate Results Wizard

7.1 Introduction
The Evaluate Results wizard is designed to help the user analyze measurement
results. Raw data, evaluation data and evaluation parameters can be viewed and
data can be re-evaluated.
Workflow Summary
Start the Evaluate Results wizard and select an existing workspace for
evaluation (Select a File dialog box)
Click Make your selection to open the Results dialog box, in which the results
can be viewed or printed (Evaluate Results tab) and if necessary, the used
method modified (Edit Method tab).
Click Finish and use the Save dialog box to save a workspace file which contains
method definitions, instrument data and sample ID list if configured.
Evaluated data are not stored in the workspace but recalculated every time the
workspace is opened.

7.2 Select a File

The Select a File dialog box contains the following elements:

Filename list The Filename list contains the list of all files (and their
remarks) within the standard workspace directory.
Show In the Show combo box, the displayed list of files can
combo box be modified according to the selection:
• All files
• Files from this instrument
• My files: This option is available if the user
administration is enabled (always enabled in
magellan Tracker).
• Signed files: only available for magellan Tracker.

• Custom definitions are possible by clicking the

button; see File Selection Criteria below.
• Example files: only available if they have been
installed.

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7.2.1 File Selection Criteria

Click the button to open the File Selection Criteria dialog box.
Select one of the options under Workspace Criteria or enter characters in the
Containing text field which must appear in the Filename. A time filter can be
applied by selecting one of the options under Workspace file created/modified
or enter a number in the Last ... days field. Click OK to save the settings.
Select the workspace file to be evaluated from the Filename list and click Make
your selection.

Note
If the proper instrument for the selected file is not connected, the
Instrument Mismatch dialog box appears.
The dialog offers two options:
• Connect to the proper instrument
• Convert the measurement parameters to the connected instrument.
This option is not available if the measurement mode is not supported
by the connected instrument, for example: a Sunrise does not support
fluorescence measurements.

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7.3 The Workspace Overview Window

The Workspace Overview window displays all available data of the currently
selected workspace.
If the currently working user has the appropriate magellan rights, it is also
possible to make some changes in the method by clicking on the Edit Method
tab and perform a recalculation of the measured data.

Toolbar

Tabs

Control
Plate Layout Window
Bar

Data Information Window

The Workspace Overview is composed of the following elements:

• Plate Layout window: selected data for each well is displayed in the plate
layout. If a multiplate workspace is opened, a “counter” for switching
between the different plates is displayed in the right upper corner.
• Toolbar: for editing, zooming, switching between kinetic cycles and
viewing the summary of one selected well.
• Data Information window: data which cannot be assigned to a single well
is displayed in the text box window (for example: measurement
parameters, cutoff definition, result statistic, etc.).
• Control Bar of Evaluate Results tab: all available data set names are
displayed. Selecting a data set will either display the data in the plate
layout or display the data in the Data Information window.
• Control Bar of Edit Method tab: the settings and parameters of the loaded
method are displayed.
The size of the latter three windows can be changed by using the splitter bars
that separate the windows.
Please refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for the further description of the
Workspace Overview Window.

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7.4 Evaluate Results Tab

All available data set names are displayed in the Available Data control bar.
There are several different viewing options:
• Selected data that presents a value for each well is displayed in the plate
layout window. It can be viewed as values or in pseudo-colors together
with a colors scale.
• Kinetic data can be viewed as a small graph in each well.
• Selected data that presents a data collection which cannot be assigned to
a single well is displayed in the data information window (f.e. QC-Validation
criteria).
• If a graph (standard curve, kinetics, enzyme kinetics, dilution series,
multilabel, spectra) is selected, the Graph dialog box appears.
If a measurement sequence consisting of individual independent measurements
has been executed, the results of each measurement are displayed upon
selection of the relevant measurement number from a drop down list in the
toolbar (f.e. kinetic cycles in a kinetic run).
If necessary, the measurement results can be modified by clicking the Edit
button. Manipulated data is marked with a ~ sign.

WARNING
THIS FUNCTION IS FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND MUST NEVER
BE USED FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTS.

In each well of the plate layout, three lines of data can be displayed. Depending
on which criteria selected in the control panel in the left window, different values
are displayed.

7.4.1 Menus
File ASCII File Export…
ASTM File Export (LIS)…
Sample Tracking Export…
Excel Export…
Method Export
Print…
Print Preview…
Printer Setup…
Printout Font…
Plate to Plate QC…
Edit Copy to Excel
Copy to ASCII Format
Paste from ASCII Format
Insert Sample ID List…
Recalculate with another Method…
Instrument Movements…
Temperature Control…
Optimize Z-Position…
Injector Control…
Start Measurement…

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7.4.2 Toolbar Menu: File

ASCII File Export
Click ASCII File Export to export data as ASCII (.asc) files.
Before export procedure, the data must be selected in the Data Export dialog
box via Edit method tab → Data handling → Data export.
Select the folder, where the exported data shall be stored. Enter a file name
(.asc).
Upon clicking Save in the Save as dialog box, the data sets specified in the Data
Export dialog box will be saved as an ASCII file.
ASTM File Export (LIS)
In the File menu, click ASTM File Export to export data to in ASTM format to
compatible Laboratory Information Systems.
Select the data to be exported from the Data Export dialog box via Edit method
tab → Data handling → Data export.
Sample Tracking Export
In the File menu, click Sample Tracking Export to export data to the Sample
Tracking system
Select the data to be exported from the Data Export dialog box via Edit method
tab → Data handling → Data export.
Excel Export
Click Excel Export to export data to Excel.
Select the data to be exported from the Data Export dialog box via Edit method
tab → Data handling → Data export.
Method Export
Click Method Export to export a method.
Select the folder to save the method and enter the desired file name. Additionally
some comments can be added in the Remarks text field.
Print
In the File menu, click Print… or press SHIFT-P to print the data as defined with
the Printed Report setup from the method. The standard Windows Print dialog
box is opened, where the printer, page range and number of copies can be
selected.
Print Preview
Click Print Preview....to see exactly how a print-out will appear without actually
having to print the document.
Refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further information on Print
Preview elements.
Printer Setup
Click Printer Setup.... to change the current printer or modify the printer settings.
The standard Windows Print Setup dialog box appears. Select printer, paper
size and orientation of printout.
Printout Font
Click Printout Font… to select a specific font, font style, font size, font color etc.
for future printouts.

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These settings will have no effect on the screen display. Large fonts should be
avoided to prevent errors or misrepresentation of data.
Plate to Plate QC
When Plate to Plate QC is configured in the method definition, magellan
compares the currently observed mean value of a control against the mean and
standard deviation previously defined for this method. (Refer to chapter
4 Create/Edit a Method Wizard).

Levy-Jennings-Graph
Click Plate to Plate QC and the Levy-Jennings-Graph window appears. The
Levy-Jennings-Graph displays the trend of the control values.

On the y-axes, the data values (raw data, concentrations, etc.) as set in the
method definition are applied on the time scale of days (x- axes).
The control values are displayed together with the mean value and the distance
lines of the standard deviations (1s, 2s, 3s).
When the cursor is placed on a measurement point, a tool-tip shows additional
information (workspace name, etc.). Use the check boxes of the single elements
of the Show list to select various controls to be displayed.
Time Range
Click Time range to evaluate workspaces within a defined time range.
Select Workspaces
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Data Sheet
Click View summary to open the Data sheet dialog box:

Workspace A list of the evaluated workspace files. On the left hand side of
column the workspace name, a green checkmark indicates fulfillment,
®
a red cross indicates failure of the Westgard rule evaluation
(see Instructions for Use for magellan for further information
on Westgards Rules).
Control
The different controls are listed.
column
Value
The mean value of each control is displayed.
column
® ®
Westgard rule The individual Westgard rules are evaluated with OK for a not
evaluation violated control rule or x for a violated control rule.
columns
Comments Comments to the evaluation can be entered.
field
Print Preview Print preview with the Levy-Jennings graph, Westgard rules
button check and comments.

7.4.3 Toolbar Menu: Edit

The Edit menu contains the following selections:
Copy to Excel
The Copy to Excel command allows the user to export data directly into an MS
Excel worksheet.
Copy in ASCII-Format
Select Copy in ASCII format to copy the data, which is contained in the selected
wells of the plate layout, to the clipboard.
This function allows transferring the well data to other software applications.

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Paste from ASCII-Format

The contents of selected data will be pasted from the clipboard using the ASCII
data format. The function allows the transferring of data from other software
applications (for example: Excel) into the wells.
Refer to Instructions for Use for magellan for further information on Copy to
Excel, Copy in ASCII-Format and Paste from ASCII-Format.
Insert Sample ID list
For detailed information see 6.6 Start Measurement - Insert Sample ID List.
Recalculate with another Method
A recalculation based on the settings of a newly selected method will be
performed.
If an error occurs during recalculation, the procedure will be stopped.
Click this option to open the File Open dialog box. In an additional Remarks
field, a text description of the file - if entered - will be displayed (available only in
magellan Tracker). The method must be selected by either double-clicking the
method file or by selecting the method file and clicking the Open button.
After selecting the method, the Calculating... dialog box is displayed. This dialog
box is for display only and contains no elements for editing. It closes after the
calculation is finished.

7.4.4 Toolbar Menu: Instrument

For detailed information on Movements, Temperature Control, Optimize Z-
Posotion and Injector Control see chapter 3.1.1 Instrument Options.
Start Measurement
Using this option the measurement run can be started again with the currently
loaded method and current data will be overwritten if YES is selected in the
magellan dialog box.
In case of an incomplete kinetic run, cycles can be added (not available for
Infinite Series instruments).
For detailed information see 6.6 Start Measurement with a Predefined or Favorite
Method.

7.4.5 Plate Layout Window

The data, which is to be displayed within a well when opening a workspace file,
can be set when defining the method (Automated data handling  view
results after measurement  More…).
In each single well, three lines are visible; the following data is displayed as
default:
st
1 line: layout
nd
2 line: replicate info
rd
3 line: in the third line, according to the data selected, the conventions described
in the following chapter are used (cf. 7.4.6 Special Characters).

7.4.6 Special Characters

“None” No data is displayed.
“~” tilde A tilde is appended for the manipulated value of a
well (simulated, edited); for example: 0.354~

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“( )” parenthesis Parenthesis are applied for the masked value of a

well; for example: (0.354)
“!” exclamation mark An exclamation mark is appended for the eliminated
value of a well; for example: !0.354
“#” hash Concentration values are marked with a ‘#’ when the
calculated concentration lies outside of the range of
the standard curve that means the concentration
value has been extrapolated. For example:
#13.75
“ * ” asterisk An asterisk marks values that have been measured
using the “Use gain regulation” option, which
corrects (=lowers) the gain.
Corresponding error The average value of a well is unusable (for
message is displayed example: lamp low, divide by zero, negative
logarithm).
No color, No formula is applied to the well or
third line is empty Replicate well if “average s” or “v calculation” or
No cutoff result.
Data of first replicate is Average value is derived without using the masked
masked or eliminated data but the average value is displayed in the well of
the first replicate
“< MIN” The calculated concentration lies beneath the lowest
standard.
“MltPt” Multiple points; a unique concentration cannot be
calculated.
“> MAX” The calculated concentration lies above the highest
standard.
“NoCalc” Input data is not found or calculation error;
calculation is not possible

Shortcuts
When viewing transformed data, press CTRL-SHIFT to display the defined
formula in the second line as long as the key is pressed.

7.4.7 Control Bar: Instrument Data

The user can select raw data, spectrum data, etc. and their statistics according to
the performed measurement.

7.4.8 Control Bar: Reduced Data

The user can select reduced data, e.g. difference data, polarization, etc.
according to the performed measurement.

7.4.9 Control Bar: Transformed Data

The user can select the required transformation to display the calculated results
including their statistics, colored display, etc.

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7.4.10 Control Bar: Kinetic Parameters

The user can view the kinetic evaluation parameters such as Mean/Max slope,
Time Onset, etc. according to the measurement definition.

Note
Unusable data (e.g. overflow values) are ignored for kinetic data
calculation.

Define Kinetic Data Reduction Well Specifically

Please refer to Instructions for Use for magellan.

7.4.11 Control Bar: Concentrations

Select single concentration, mean or average single concentration to view the
results, calculated according to the standard curve:
• Single conc. (Unit)
Concentration of individual replicate.
• Mean conc. (Unit)
The mean value of replicates is used for calculation of concentration. If
replicates with different dilutions are defined, the mean concentration will not
be available.
• Average single conc. (Unit)
For each replicate the concentration is calculated. Then the concentrations
are averaged.
• Additional concentrations (single, mean and average concentration) if
available.
• Graph: Standard Curve
Click this option to open the Graph: Standard Curve dialog box
• Intercepts
• Values for concentration transformations if defined
• IC 50, r-IC 50, Graph: dilution series
Graph: Standard Curve Dialog and Graph: Dilution Series Dialog
The Graph: Standard Curve Dialog has its own menu to save the standard
curve, change the analysis type or compare a number of curves. The graph can
also be exported as a bitmap and incorporated into documents of other software
applications. For further information on Graph: Standard Curve Dialog and
Graph: Dilution Series Dialog refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan.

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7.4.12 Control Bar: Qualitative Results

The cutoff definition shows an overview of the currently used cutoff ranges and
the used cutoff limits.
In the data information window on the bottom of the screen, the list of cutoff
definitions is displayed (experimental groups, input data, cutoff ranges, etc.).
The user can view the cutoff results.
• Cutoff definition
Ranges and limits of the ranges
• Cutoff results
Cutoff result for each well
• Cutoff statistic
Statistics of the number of hits for each range

7.4.13 Control Bar: Sample IDs

The user can view the sample ID list data.

7.4.14 Control Bar: Method Layout

The user can view the method layout, i.e. well positions, layout, replicate info,
measurement parameters, etc.

7.4.15 Control Bar: QC Validation

The list of validations contains the experimental groups, the input data for each
validation group, the validation formulas and their results (TRUE or FALSE).
If the result is TRUE, it indicates that the validation criteria were met for this
specific plate, whereas FALSE represents an invalid result for the whole plate.

7.4.16 Control Bar: Miscellaneous

The error protocol logs all errors that occur during the run of a method. Errors can
occur during a measurement or during the calculation. Review the error protocol
before using data and results.

7.4.17 Color Scale Box

If values contained within the analysis plate are presented in different colors, the
Color scale dialog box is displayed. The colors allow for a fast overview of the
measurement results of the individual wells. The colors, as they are used, depend
on the settings defined in the color scheme.

7.4.18 Context-Sensitive Menu of a Well

By right-clicking on a well on the plate layout – when having selected the tab Edit
Method –, a context-sensitive menu is displayed. Refer to Instructions for Use for
magellan for further information.

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7.5 Edit Method Tab

Click this tab to change to the currently used method and its settings. Every
modification of the method results in a re-calculation of all data when changing
back to the Evaluate Results tab. These changes can be saved in the workspace,
however, will not be applied to the originally inserted method file itself.
See chapter 4 Create/Edit a Method Wizard for further information
The Edit method tab is displayed only if the currently working user has the
appropriate rights (chapter 11.6 User Rights).

7.6 Saving the Evaluated Results

Click Next on the Results dialog box to reach the Save in dialog box:
Save in Filename text field: a default name for the file will appear, but
group box can be changed if desired.
File remarks text field: enter remarks if necessary.
Audit trail Audit trail comment text field: enter comments to the audit
comment trail as necessary (only available for magellan Tracker).
group box
Save… Saves the workspace file
button:
Export… Click this button to open the Export dialog
Audit Trail Use to view the Audit Trail of the file (only available for
button: magellan Tracker). Refer to chapter 4.4 Saving the Method –
Audit trail for further information.
Signatures Use to view the signatures attached to this file (only available
button: for magellan Tracker). Refer to chapter 4.4 Saving the
Method for further information.
Sign this Select Sign this workspace now to open the Attach
workspace Signature wizard (only available for magellan Tracker).
now
Click the FINISH button to close the Evaluate Results wizard. In case of
unsaved changes the user is asked to perform the saving.
Click the Save button for saving the data without closing the wizard.

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8. Attach Signature Wizard

8.1 Introduction
Several signatures can be applied to one record and are always included in the
printed report. Signed records can only be modified by users with the appropriate
rights. It is possible to fully control the use of methods by allowing users to run
only signed methods. Only Method and Workspace files can be signed.

Note
This wizard is only available with magellan Tracker.

Click Attach signature to start the Attach signature wizard.

After the welcome dialog box, the Select a File dialog box appears. Select a
Method or Workspace file for signing.
Show In the Show combo box the displayed list of files can
combo box be modified according to the selection. Possible
selections are:
• All files
• Unsigned files
• Signed files

8.2 Sign a File

Click Next and the Sign window appears:

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Review Can only be signed by a user with the appropriate rights.

Approval Can only be applied by a user with the appropriate rights for
records with an already existing review signature. Review and
approval cannot be signed by the same user. No changes may
be made to the file between review and approval.
Custom Enter a custom signature meaning in the text field.

The default user settings only allow administrators to attach signatures to reviews
and approvals and to modify signed files.
Comments can be added in the Comment text box.
In the User Name text field, the user name of the currently logged in user must
be entered. In the Password text field, the password of the currently logged in
user must be entered.
Click Finish to confirm the entered information and sign the record.

Note
Depending on the standard operating procedures of the company using
this software, this signature may be viewed as legally binding. Therefore
it is very important that the users keep their passwords secret.

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9. Batch Processing
magellan supports batch processing with the Tecan Connect stacker and
supported Tecan readers.
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for further information on Batch
Processing.

10. Gas Control Module (GCM)

The magellan software supports the usage of the Gas Control Module (GCM)
Enhanced together with Infinite200 Pro readers. Refer to the corresponding
Instructions for Use.

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11. Miscellaneous Icon

Click the miscellaneous icon in the wizard window and select between the
following actions/ definitions:

11.1 Instrument Control

See chapter 3 Instrument Control & Settings.

11.2 File Handling

11.2.1 Archive Files
The Archive Files group box gives an overview and complete control of file
backup. It lists all the files (workspaces, methods, sample ID lists or temporary
files) saved by magellan.

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The files for backup have to be selected from the File Name list.
Click Archive to move all selected files to the specified backup directory in the
appropriate subfolders.
When files have the attribute read-only, a warning box appears before the files
are deleted.
The Archive Files group box contains the following elements:
Archive path
Define the archive path. Click the browse button to
change the path.
File Name Lists all files saved by magellan filtered by the options
list entered via the Filter button.
Archive Click Archive to move all files selected in the File Name list to
button the backup directory (cut-and-paste function).
Select All Click Select All to select all files displayed in the File Name
button list.
Refresh Click the Refresh button to cancel the current Filter option
button and to refresh the file list.
Filter This button is used to display only specific files, or files with a
button certain string in their file names:
• A question mark ? can be applied as a wildcard for one
single character.
• An asterisk * can be applied as a wildcard for no or many
characters.

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11.2.2 Import Raw Data

By using the ASCII File Import function the user can process ASCII data files in
magellan which already contain measurement data and additional
transformations. Some data format definitions must be performed in advance to
guarantee correct data retrieval. For example, the individual data must be
separated from the data list by specified separators.
Further options which must be specified are: Plate format, number of
measurements, measurement interval, and type of data order, orientation and
physical unit of the values.
Data import fails if the ASCII file does not contain as many entries as specified by
the plate format.
Once the required options have been defined, select the desired file from the files
selection field and retrieve the file data by clicking the Open button.
The Open dialog box is a standard Windows ‘open file’ dialog box with file
navigation elements, a text field for entering a file name and a drop down list for
the selection of a file type (*.asc).
Additionally, the Open dialog box contains the following elements for setting
ASCII-Options:
Format It defines the expected data format Table or Matrix
option button
Separator It defines which character is used for the separation of
group box the data fields of the list or matrix:
• Tabulator if Tabulator is selected.
• Any other character entered in the Other text-field.
Orientation It defines the orientation of the data, i.e. either
option button horizontal or vertical.
Measurement Parameters
Info The box shows the following parameters:
• Plate format
• Data unit
• Number of measurements
• Measurement interval
Measurement Select the measurement type, the plate type, kinetic
Parameters button cycle number and interval.

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11.2.3 Convert To
The Convert Documents – Convert to dialog box enables the user to convert
magellan files from the current magellan version to files for previous magellan
versions.

Note
This option is available only when the current user has local
administrator rights for the Windows system.

Important
After conversion, methods must be validated, because the content of the
converted files may differ slightly from the original file (e.g. contents of
printed report, etc.)

The Convert Documents dialog box contains the following elements:

Document type Select the document type for conversion
group box
Select all button Click this button to select all displayed files in the file list
Filename list All files available for conversion are displayed. Click a file
to select it for conversion. By holding the Shift-key,
multiple file selections are possible.
Source path edit The Source path edit field contains the path where the
field files to be converted are stored. Click the … button on the
right of the text field to change the path.
Destination path The Destination path edit field contains the path where
edit field the converted files are stored. Click the … button on the
right of the text field to change the path.
Convert
document(s) Click this button to start conversion.
button
Version Select from the drop down menu the version of magellan
drop down menu the files shall be converted to.
Progress bar This bar shows the progress of the conversion.

WARNING
THE FILES MAY CONTAIN FEATURES THAT ARE NOT COMPATIBLE
WITH THE SELECTED FORMAT. THESE FEATURES ARE THEN
UNAVAILABLE.

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11.2.4 Convert From

The Convert Documents – Convert from dialog box allows to convert magellan
files from previous versions to the current file format. Standard magellan files can
also be converted to magellan Tracker files.

Note
Files for conversion are displayed only if magellan is connected with the
instrument (measurement or demo mode) for which the files were
generated.

Note
Files from magellan versions earlier than 4.0 must be converted in order to
be used.

Note
Files from magellan Standard must be converted in order to be used with
magellan Tracker.

Important
After conversion, methods must be validated, because the content of the
converted files may differ slightly from the original file (e.g. contents of
printed report, etc.)

The Convert Documents dialog box contains two tabs.

The magellan 2.x/magellan 3.x tab contains the following elements:
Document type Select the document type for conversion, e.g. a method
group box
Customize new Several global options – in magellan versions lower than
method specific V4.0 – are now method specific. In order to set this
options options correctly in the method and workspace files, use
group box one of the export buttons or the Workspace name..
button.
Select all button Click this button to select all displayed files in the file list
File name All files available for conversion are displayed. Click a file
list to select it for conversion. By holding the Shift-key,
multiple file selections are possible.
Note! Only workspaces and methods created with the
currently connected instrument are displayed.
Source path The Source path edit field contains the path where the
edit field files to be converted are stored. Click the … button on the
right of the text field to change the path.
Destination path The Destination path edit field contains the path where
edit field the converted files are stored. Click the … button on the
right of the text field to change the path.
magellan Tracker: this path cannot be modified.
Convert
Click this button to start conversion.
document(s) button
Progress bar This bar shows the progress of the conversion.

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WARNING
TESTS DO NOT CONTAIN MEASUREMENT PARAMETERS. WHEN
CONVERTING A TEST TO A METHOD THE MEASUREMENT
PARAMETERS HAVE TO BE DEFINED. MAKE SURE THE
MEASUREMENT PARAMTERS FIT TO THE SELECTED TEST.

The magellan 4.x / 5.x tab—available only with magellan Tracker—contains the
same window elements as the previously described tab, except that the following
options are not necessary:
• Document type test: Tests are not available with magellan 4.x / 5.x.
Customize new method specific options: These options are already customized in
magellan 4.x / 5.x files.

11.2.5 Save LogFiles

All log files can be saved as zip archive by clicking the Save Logfiles… button.
The zip archive can now be named and saved in a defined directory. In case of
any measurement or status error during performance of magellan, this archive
contains well data, status (e.g. overflow, lamp low) or calculation error(s) and can
be easily sent to [email protected] for support request.

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11.3 Options
Several selections and adjustments which are valid throughout the complete
menus and wizards of magellan are defined in the Options dialog box. If
magellan user administration is activated, several settings are user dependent.
The Options dialog box is divided into individual tabs:
• Paths tab
• Copy tab
• Plate View tab
• Miscellaneous tab
The requested options have to be entered in the corresponding tabs. Click OK to
save the changes and to close the dialog box.
User dependent options (every user can modify the options for his convenience)
are:
• Default paths (only in magellan Standard)
• Copy to clipboard and Excel options
• Plate view
• Skip welcome page
• Start with wizard list or favorites page
• Move plate in after startup
The following user dependent options cannot be set in the options dialog box:
• Selected Printer
• Printout orientation.
• Printout paper size and source.
• Printout font and color.
• Default identifier types.
• Jumping direction for sample ID input.
• Import raw data settings.
• Default for Export options, Export to ASCII file, Export to Excel, and
Workspace Name.
• Use stacker
• Graph dialog box size
The following options can only be modified by a user with the appropriate right.
These options are then valid for all users:
• Language
• Demo mode allowed
• Suppress ‘not monotone’ warning for standard curve
• Favorites
• Accepted HUIDs

Note
In magellan Standard the data path can be set by the user,
in magellan Tracker the data path is a general setting, valid for all users.

Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for all further information on the
Options dialog group.

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11.4 User Administration (magellan Tracker)

There are three types of administrators mentioned in this publication:
System Administrator is responsible for any changes made to the computer’s
operating system.
The Administrator is responsible for user rights in the magellan software.
magellan Administrator has access to all features of the magellan software, but
cannot change user rights.
magellan offers password protection to prevent misuse of the software and to
restrict access to parts of the software based on user rights.

Caution
To prevent the misuse of user rights and falsification of data,
it is recommended that the User Administrator does not have magellan
rights (i.e. does not belong to a magellan User Group).
Ideally, the User Administrator should belong to the IT department.

Select miscellaneous in the wizard window and click the User

administration icon . The Manage Users and Roles dialog box is

displayed:

Users and roles can be added and modified, user rights can be defined. The
Manage Users and Roles dialog box contains the following elements:
Roles The Roles list shows all existing user groups (user
levels).
Add Role A new group with corresponding rights can be created.
Modify Role Rights of an existing group can be modified
Users The user list shows all existing users and which group
they are member of.
Add User A new user can be created.
Modify User Full name, user level (group) or password of an existing
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Lock User A user account can be enabled / disabled. The button is

visible only if a user name is selected.
Audit Trail All modifications of the user administration database (e.g.
creation of groups/users, change of rights, change of
options, …) are recorded in the user management audit
trail written by the user management server.
Options General login, password or email options can be
modified
Summary A detailed description of all existing users and user
groups as plain text

11.4.1 Add/Modify User (magellan Tracker)

Click Add User in the Manage Users and Roles dialog box and the Create User
dialog box appears:

The Create User dialog box contains the following elements:

User Name A unique user name has to be entered when a new user is
created. This name cannot be modified afterwards.
Full Name Enter the full name of the user. This can be changed later.
Password Enter the initial password. The password must be changed at
the next login.

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Click OK and the Modify User dialog box appears:

The Modify User dialog box contains the following elements:

Full Name Enter the full name of the user
Roles Select from one of the existing user groups. The rights
associated with that group are assigned to the user.
Change picture User’s picture can be added or changed.
Delete picture Delete the user’s picture.
Change A new user’s password can be defined. Note that the
Password administrator needs not to provide the old password.
To modify a user, click Modify User in the Manage Users and Roles dialog box.
In the Modify User dialog box proceed as described above.

11.4.2 Add/Modify Role

Click Add Role in the Manage Users and Roles dialog box and the Create New
Role dialog box appears. Define a unique Role Name. Note that this name
cannot be modified afterwards. Close the Add Role dialog box by clicking OK.
Open the Modify Role dialog box:

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The Modify Role dialog box contains the following elements:

Role Name The role name is defined in the Add Role dialog box.
Application Tecan software component, i.e. Magellan.
Rights The role represents a specific user level and corresponding user
rights can be selected.

11.4.3 User Administration Audit Trail

Click Audit Trail in the Manage Users and Roles dialog box and the Audit Trail
dialog box appears:

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All modifications of the user administration database are recorded in the user
management audit trail written by the user management server.
User Rights
There are three different security levels of user rights, the highest level of which is
Magellan Administrator, who has access to all program functions. The
Application Specialist and Operator levels are increasingly limited.
magellan Standard: The default rights are assigned as stated below.
magellan Tracker: Each right can be assigned or withdrawn by an Administrator
and by default are assigned as stated below. The default set of rights is based on
a typical laboratory environment.

Caution
Administrators have the responsibility to make sure that the settings
(and any modifications) match the laboratory environment defined by
the user SOPs (standard operating procedures) and comply with
applicable laws.

Note
For clinical diagnostic applications, the operating authority must
validate all methods to ensure the safety of the results. A method is
considered validated when signed by the operating authority. The
operating authority is fully responsible for any results obtained.

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11.4.4 User Administration Options

Click Options in the Manage Users and Roles dialog box and the Edit Options
dialog box appears.
Login Options

Lock Lock of application after a specified time (1 min – 36500 h). To

application unlock the application the user has to reenter the password.
Unsuccessful After a number of consecutive unsuccessful logins (1 – 100),
logins the user account is locked and optionally an alert email is sent
to the system administrator.
If the user account of a user administrator has been locked due
to unsuccessful logins, this account remains locked for an idle
time of 45 minutes. After this waiting time the account is
unlocked and can be used again.

Caution
If the User Administrator password is forgotten, User Administration
settings cannot be changed. In that case please uninstall Magellan first
and perform a new installation afterwards (see chapter 1.5 Software
Installation Procedure).

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Note
When uninstalling magellan, NO existing magellan files will get lost. All
previous files can be found in a backup folder generated during the new
installation procedure.

Password Options

Passwords have to contain a specific minimum number of characters. Passwords

can be defined to contain non-alphanumeric characters and/or numeric digits.
Password cannot be reused.
Minimum password length:
Specify the required number of characters.
Minimum required number of non-alphanumeric characters:
Specify the required number of non-alphanumeric characters.
Minimum required number of numeric digits:
Specify the required number of numeric digits.
Password expires after the specified number if of days:
User passwords expire after a configurable number of days. The user must then
choose another password. Specify the required number of days (range: 1 to
36500 days).
Allow empty password:
Select this checkbox if it is allowed to have an empty password for a user except
for the administrator.

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Email Options

An administrator can be notified in case of potential security attacks (a user

account has been locked because a number of unsuccessful logins).
An email can be sent to the entered email address:
• SMTP server: the IP address of the SMTP server has to be entered (f.e.
SEUATEXCH01.eu.tecan.net)
Click Test Mail to send a test mail to verify that the settings are correct.

Note
The notification via e-mail requires an SMTP server without
authentication.

11.4.5 User Administration Summary

A detailed description of all existing users and user groups as plain text can be
obtained by clicking Summary in the Manage Users and Roles dialog box.

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The text can be copied to a word processing program for printing.

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11.5 User Administration (magellan Standard)

The magellan software offers protection against misuse of the software or
access to the software from unauthorized users by providing a password
protection facility.

User profiles can be defined at three different security levels. The highest level of
security within the software is that of the magellan Administrator. This level
gives access to all of the program’s functions and data editing facilities. For
Application Specialist and Operator level, options are increasingly restricted.
Only the User Administrator has the ability to enable or disable the software’s
password protection, define new users or delete old users. If the users are logged
in under their user name, the system will only give access to options according to
their user rights definition.

The User administration dialog box contains the following elements:

Login The Login dialog box is displayed. A user can log in with
button his user name.
User list All currently setup users with their User name and Rights
are displayed within this list.
Any user to be edited or deleted can be selected here.
Add User The Add User button opens the User Rights dialog box,
button in which a password, name, and user ID can be entered
to define a new user.
Modify The Modify button opens the User Rights dialog box for
button modifying the selected user in the user list.
Disable The Disable button will disable the selected user in the
button current user list.
Password This check box enables to switch on/off the software’s
protection (on/off) password protection facility. If enabled, the Login dialog
check box box will be displayed upon starting magellan.

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11.5.1 Add/Modify User (magellan Standard)

This dialog allows adding or editing of users and assigning them to a User group.
For the rights of different user groups see chapter 11.6 User Rights .
The User Rights dialog box contains the following elements:
User name Enter the full name of the user – as it shall be displayed
text field
UserID Define the user ID that the user has to enter for login
text field
User rights Define the level of access to the software’s facilities
option buttons available for the user:
• Operator
• Application Specialist
• Administrator
Password Define the user password (at least 5 characters)
text field
Confirm password Re-enter the password. For security concerns, in this field,
text field the password characters are displayed as symbol.
Click the OK button to save and close the dialog box.
Click the Cancel button to close the dialog box without saving the entered
settings.

Note
If no users have been defined at all and the user administration shall be
used, an administrator has to be defined first. Therefore, upon clicking
the Login button, a short message is displayed. After that, the User
Rights dialog box is displayed for entering the user information of the
administrator (see chapter 2.3 Starting magellan/ Login).

11.5.2 Login
This button is only enabled if user administration is activated but Password
protection was not selected. Therefore at startup the Login dialog was not
displayed. In order to activate the password protected user administration, click
the Login button.

11.5.3 Change User

To change the active user, click the Change user icon in the wizard
window. The Login dialog box is displayed.

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11.6 User Rights

There are three different security levels of user rights, the highest level of which is
Administrator, who has access to all program functions. The
Application Specialist and Operator levels are increasingly limited.
magellan Standard: The default rights are assigned as stated below.
magellan Tracker: Each right can be assigned or withdrawn by a
User Administrator and by default are assigned as stated below. The default set
of rights is based on a typical laboratory environment.

Caution
User Administrators have the responsibility to make sure that the
settings (and any modifications) match the laboratory environment
defined by the user SOPs (standard operating procedures) and comply
with applicable laws.

Note
For clinical diagnostic applications, the operating authority must
validate all methods to ensure the safety of the results. A method is
considered validated when signed by the operating authority. The
operating authority is fully responsible for any results obtained.

The user rights are summarized in the table below and valid for both magellan
versions, i.e. magellan Tracker and magellan Standard, unless otherwise
stated:

magellan
magellan Application magellan
User Rights Administrator Specialist Operator
Sample ID List
Create sample ID lists
Create a new sample ID list or save an
existing one with a new name. Yes Yes Yes
Edit sample ID lists
Edit an existing sample ID list and save it with
the same name. Yes Yes No
Sign sample ID lists*
Sign an existing sample ID list for
review/approval. Reserved for future use.
Modify signed sample ID lists*
Edit or change sample IDs in a signed
sample ID list. Reserved for future use.
Method
Create methods
Create a new method or save an existing one
with a new name. Yes Yes No

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magellan
magellan Application magellan
User Rights Administrator Specialist Operator
Edit methods
Edit an existing method and save it with the
same name. Yes Yes No
Sign methods*
Sign an existing method for review/approval. Yes No No
Modify signed methods*
Edit a signed method and save it with the
same name. Yes No No
Run unsigned methods*
Run methods that haven’t been signed.
Note: Each signature (review, approval,
custom) allows operators to run those
methods! Yes Yes No
Setup favorites
Add/Remove methods from the favorite list. Yes No No
Define multilabel measurement
Define methods using multilabel
measurements. Yes Yes No
Define kinetic transformations
Define methods using kinetic transformations. Yes Yes No
Define concentration transformations
Define methods using concentration
transformations. Yes Yes No
Define alias
Define methods using aliases for identifiers. Yes Yes No
Workspace
Create workspaces
Perform a measurement and save the
workspace with a new name – or – save an
existing workspace with a new name. Yes Yes Yes
Edit workspaces
Edit an existing workspace and save it with
the same name. Yes Yes No
Sign workspaces*
Sign an existing workspace for
review/approval. Yes No No
Edit signed workspaces*
Edit a signed workspace and save it with the
same name. Yes No No
Continue evaluation when error
Continue calculation after errors have
1 2
occurred Yes Yes No /Yes
Modify raw data (samples)
Edit or mask measurement data of samples. Yes No No

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magellan Application magellan
User Rights Administrator Specialist Operator
Modify raw data (standards)
Edit or mask measurement data of standards,
controls, blanks. Yes No No
Import raw data
Import raw data from ASCII file in an existing
workspace. Yes No No
Modify evaluation
Change evaluation (method) settings in an
existing workspace. Yes Yes No
Reevaluate with another method
Reevaluate an existing workspace with
another method. Yes Yes No
Modify layout
Change measurement parameters,
concentration and layout before starting a
measurement. Yes Yes No
Standard curve
Create standard curve files
Create a new standard curve and save it with
a new name. Yes Yes No
Edit standard curve files
Edit an existing standard curve and save it
with the same name Yes Yes No
Sign standard curve files*
Sign an existing standard curve for
review/approval. Reserved for future use.
Modify signed standard curve files*
Edit and change settings in a signed standard
curve file. Reserved for future use.
General
Archive files
Move files to an archive location Yes No No
Set default paths**
Set individual paths for saving workspace,
method, sample ID list, export and bitmap
files. Yes Yes Yes
Define filter slides
Change the filter definition of the instrument Yes No No
Modify general options
Select language, suppress not monotone
warning, allow demo mode. Yes No No
Print unsigned workspaces*
The results of an unsigned workspace can be
printed. Yes Yes Yes

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magellan
magellan Application magellan
User Rights Administrator Specialist Operator
Run not approved methods*
Reviewed methods can be used for a
measurement run. Yes Yes No
Note: This right can be used in combination
with the right Run unsigned methods to allow
the user to run already reviewed, but still not
approved methods.
Reader Server
Save plate definition files
1 2
Create or edit plate definition files. Yes No /Yes No
Save spin profile
Create or edit spin profile files. Yes No No

* user rights available in magellan Tracker only

** user rights available in magellan Standard only
1
magellan Tracker
2
magellan Standard

11.7 About magellan

Select About magellan to display the copyright information and software
disclaimer:
In the About magellan dialog box, information about the currently installed
version of the magellan software, the version numbers of the components (tab
components), and the program license of the user are displayed (tab license).
Register Wizard
For further details on the Register magellan Wizard, please refer to the
Instructions for Use for magellan.

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12. Additional Features for

magellan Tracker
12.1 User Administration
In magellan Tracker a user administration is obligatory. Refer to chapter
11.4 User Administration (magellan Tracker) for further details.

12.1.1 Audit Trail

To become compliant with the FDA Regulation 21 CFR part 11 every step done
in magellan Tracker is documented. In the Audit Trail all modifications
concerning the following data are listed:
• a method file
• a workspace file
• a Sample ID list
• a standard curve file
• the user administration database or
• options and default settings.
Each entry consists of the user (name and full name), date and time of change,
whether the file was created or modified, and any audit trail comments.
Audit Trail of Methods, Workspaces, Sample ID lists
You can view the Audit trail using the Audit trail button at the save page of the
wizards.
Audit Trail of a Standard Curve
Standard curves can be saved and afterwards be used for evaluation of data from
another workspace. For the feature to load a standard curve from external file
refer to chapter 4.3.10 Concentrations: Standard Curve of the Create/Edit a
Method Wizard. For opening a previously saved standard curve in the standard
curve graph refer to chapter 7.4.11 Control Bar: Concentrations.
To view the audit trail of the loaded standard curve select Audit trail from the
View menu in Standard Curve Graph dialog box.
Audit Trail of the User Administration Database
To view the Audit trail of the User Administration Database select Miscellaneous
icon in the Wizard List starting page and click User Administration.
Audit Trail of Options and Default Settings
To view the Audit trail of all options and default settings select miscellaneous
icon in the Wizard List starting page and click Options. In the Miscellaneous
tab the Audit trail button can then be selected.

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12.2 File Handling

The measured data is always saved directly after the measurement.

12.2.1 Saving a File

A file, created and saved in magellan Tracker, is indicated with a “#” sign in its
file name. The added “#” sign can only be seen in the appropriate subdirectory of
magellan.
Example
method#1.mth
workspace#1.wsp
sampleIDlist#1.smp

12.2.2 Changing a Method or Workspace File

Every time a method or workspace file is modified and saved, the number behind
the “#” in the file name is automatically increased (e.g.: first version of a
workspace: name#1.wsp; edit and save the new version to get name#2.wsp;
After the next change name#3.wsp is created…). All versions of a file are listed in
the appropriated subdirectories of magellan.

Note
When transferring Tracker files it is necessary to transfer all versions of
the file.

12.2.3 Opening a File

Only the last saved version of a file is available in the wizards of create/edit a
method, create/edit a sample ID list, evaluate results and start measurement.
To view a previous version of a file, open the Audit trail in the saving page of the
file, select the preferred version of the file by clicking once on the number and
click Save previous version as… button. Rename the file and add some file
remarks or Audit trail comments and open the file with the Create/Edit a Method
wizard.

Note
If you want to compare a method with its previous versions a printout
must be made, because two print preview windows cannot be opened
simultaneously.

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12.2.4 Opening a File Created on Another PC – Add HUIDs

In the licensing process of magellan, three numbers are involved:
• Serial number of the software
• HUID (Hardware Unit Identification Number) and
• License number (refer to chapter 2.4.4 Licensing magellan).
The HUID of a Personal Computer is configured during magellan registration and
all files created and saved on this PC are linked to this special HUID.
If there is the need to work with magellan Tracker files, which were created on
another PC, the HUID of this other PC must be accepted.
When a user with the right to Modify general options tries to open a document
(sample ID list, method, workspace) from another PC, i.e. with a different HUID
number, the user is automatically asked to add that number to the list of known
HUID numbers. If the button Accept HUID is clicked, the HUID number will be
added to the list and the document will be opened without further interactions.
Hence this HUID number is always accepted.
To view the list of accepted HUID numbers of other PCs click Miscellaneous
icon in the wizard list starting page  Options  Miscellaneous tab. Click the
Add HUID button and the dialog box with the other PCs HUID numbers is
displayed.

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13. Calculations
13.1 Evaluate Results – Calculation Procedure
Depending on the settings the calculation follows the procedure below:
1. Precalculation
1.1 G-Factor calculation, polarization calculation (blank reduction,
intensity, total intensity and anisotropy calculation)
1.2 Cuvette data reduction
1.3 Spectra calculation
2. Check if data and evaluation settings fit together
3. Raw data statistic calculation
4. Transformation calculation
5. Kinetic parameter calculation
6. Kinetic transformation calculation
7. Concentration calculation
8. Concentration transformation calculation
9. Cutoff range determination
10. QC Validation
11. Statistic calculation

The procedure is repeated if

• QC Validation eliminated values using the eliminate functions.
• Interpolation parameters in the transformations are required.
Equal values for transformations in kinetic and multilabel measurements will be
suppressed.
For calculations with different dilutions the Mean concentrations will be discarded.
In case the evaluation procedure is aborted through errors, results calculated until
that point can be displayed.
In case some values are found to be FALSE, the following Occurred Errors
dialog box will appear:

Message text field The error message and a short explanation is displayed in
a text field.
Save as file button Click the Save as file button and the error protocol can be
stored in an ASCII file.

In case the curve fit failed, depending on the user right, a question is displayed,
where the user can decide to change the Analysis Type settings. After changes
the evaluation procedure will be started from beginning.
In case the validation failed, depending on the user right, an error message box is
displayed or a question message box is displayed, where the user can decide to
continue the calculation anyway. If the calculation is aborted, cutoff results cannot
be accessed. However, on a printout a validation failed message will be included.

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In case values or settings have been changed, a message box will appear.
Message The instrument values have been changed. Do you want
to re-start the result calculation?
Yes button Click the Yes button to re-calculate the evaluation values.
No button Click the No button to close the message. No re-
calculation will be performed.

13.1.1 Statistics
Refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan for detailed information on
Statistics.

For detailed information on Polarization Data Reduction and Spectra Data

Reduction please refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan.

13.2 How to Write a Formula

13.2.1 Introduction
A variety of formulas are necessary for the calculations, the cutoff requirements
and the validation. These formulas resemble the syntax of BASIC commands.
All values are calculated in double precision although they are displayed
depending on the desired number format.

13.2.2 Formula Variables

All of the previously defined abbreviations for the identifiers contained within the
analysis plate can be employed as variables in calculations.
For example:
PC1, SM1_1, BL1…Average values
PC1_1, SM1_1_1, BL1_1…Individual values, individual replicates

Note
The program differentiates between lower and upper case letters when
dealing with these labels.

It is also possible to work with the well coordinates.

For example: A2, B3, H12

Note
Well coordinates must always be written using upper case letters.

Note
The symbol x refers to the current value within a well. For example: x-
BL1…subtracts the empty value (blank) from the current value.

Note
The different cycles for kinetic measurements can be accessed by
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For example:
SM1_1[0]… Average value of sample 1 of the first cycle
x[1]… value of current well of the second cycle
x[i] … value of the current well and the current cycle

Serial Kinetic Subtraction – Calculation of Difference between Kinetic Cycles

Calculations over kinetic data can be defined by using the iteration variable ‘i’ in
formulas. For instance a numerical derivative of a kinetic curve can be performed
using the formula x[i]-x[i-1], which subtracts each kinetic cycle by the previous.
But use of that formula would automatically lead to an error for cycle number 1.
Therefore, set the formula if(i>0) then(x[i]-x[i-1]) else ignore() in the
transformation edit field to prevent the subtraction of the first cycle.
The use of constants in formulas is identical to all other variables, the only
difference being that a constant can contain characters (f.e. alpha, dilution).

There are two predefined accessors.

concX …
returns the concentration of the standard of the current well
dilX …
returns the dilution of the sample or control of the current well

Note
If more than one set of input data shall be used for calculations, select
the appropriate data from the available data drop down list, activated in
transformation edit fields of the Create/edit a method tab (refer to chapter
4.3.7 Transformed Data: Add New Transformation and chapter
7.4.9 Control Bar: Transformed Data).

Note
Using one of the mathematical functions described in the following
chapters, an “intellisense” help is activated to support correct writing of
special formulas.

Formula Operators
Operator Description

+ Plus

- Minus

* Multiplication

/ Division

^ To the power of the exponent

The symbol used to represent the expression “to the power of” is
´^´. This character can be obtained by pressing the SHIFT key
together with the number 6 key (but not on the numerical keypad.)
Example: x^3 The value of the well will be increased to the power
of three.

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Operator Description

< Less than

<= Less than or equal to

> Greater than

>= Greater than or equal to

== Equals

!= Is not equal to

= Assigned to

Note
The difference between equals (==) and assign to (=).
For example: If (x == 0.000), then x = 1.000 (If the current value of x is
equal to 0 then set the value of x to 1)

13.2.3 Formula Functions

The expressions “and” and “or” can be incorporated into the same equation
through the use of logic functions. The result from a logical equation will be either
TRUE or FALSE and is therefore a Boolean value. The individual equations must
be enclosed in brackets.
Logical Expressions
and
In equations of this nature, the result will be TRUE if both expressions are found
to apply, otherwise a result of FALSE will be given. Example:
Where the value held by the well is 0.3
(x>0.0) and (x<1) = TRUE
(x>0.0) and (x<0.1) = FALSE

or
In equations of this nature, at least one of the expressions involved must be
found to apply in order that a result of TRUE can be given.
Example: where the value held by the well is 0.3
(x>0.0) or (x<0.1) = TRUE
(x>0.4) or (x<0.1) = FALSE

if(…) then(…) else(…)

The following expressions are used in the program and, as an example, can be
written in the following manner:
if (statement) then Term A else Term B
The statement:
The statement must be either true or false and written in brackets. If the
statement is arrived at by means of logical operators (and/or), then the whole
expression must be written here and enclosed in brackets.
Terms A and B:

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If the statement is true, Term A will apply and if the statement is false Term B will
apply.
It is not always necessary to include the else expression. If it is not present in the
equation, no response will be given in the event of a false result.
The “if(…) then(…) else(…)” expression can also be used with Boolean terms for
QC Validation.
Example:
Check whether the value of a well lies within a defined range. If the result is
yes, the well will be represented by the value 0.0, if the result is no, the value
1 will be used.
if (( x>-0.005) and (x<0.0)) then(0.0) else(1.0)

13.2.4 Basic Functions

abs(argument)
This function gives the absolute sum of the argument.
Therefore (-1*x) where x<0 and (x) where x>=0.
Example:
abs(-1) = 1
abs(1) = 1

exp(argument)
This function raises the Euler (e) value to the power of the argument.
1
Example: exp(1) = e = 2.718

frac(argument)
This function separates out the fraction section of argument.
frac(): delivers the fraction section of a decimal value.
Example: frac(1.7) = 0.7

int(argument)
This function separates out the integer sections of argument.
int(): delivers the integer section of a decimal value.
Example: int (1.7) = 1

Log(argument)
log(arg1;arg2)
This function takes the logarithm of arg2 to the base of arg1.
Example:
The well holds a value of 100.
log(x;10)
The result here will be 0.5.

In(argument)
This function takes the natural logarithm of argument.
Example: ln(10) = 2,303

lg(argument)
This function takes the logarithm to base 10 of argument.
Example: lg(10) = 1

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round(argument)
This function rounds argument to an integer value.
Example:
To round 12.579 to two decimal places use the following formula:
round(12.579*100)/100
The result is 12.58.

sqr(argument)
This function raises argument to the power of 2
Example: sqr(3) = 9

sqrt(argument)
This function takes the square root of argument
Example: sqrt(9) = 3

13.2.5 Statistical Functions

Note
Use single and not average or mean data as input data for
transformations with statistical functions.

avg(argument) and mean(argument)

This function calculates the average value of argument. The argument must be
an identifier.
Example:
avg(SM1)
The average of all the samples in the first experimental group will be formed.
Furthermore, the replicates of a value can be averaged:
avg(ST1_1)
Averages all replicates of the first standard.

median(argument)
This function determines the median of argument. The argument must be an
identifier. The individual replicates are ordered in terms of size and the median
determined by taking the middle value in the order. If the number of values is an
even number, the average of the two middle values will be determined.

Example:
Median (NC1)
Assume NC1_1=0.1, NC1_2=0.05, NC1_3=0.04
The median value of these negative controls will be determined as follows.
The order of the values gives:
0.04 0.05 0.1
The median is therefore 0.05.

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medianPlate()
The median of the whole plate can be determined using this function. The
individual values are ordered in terms of size and the median determined by
taking the middle value in the order. If the number of values is an even number,
the average of the two middle values will be determined.
Example:
medianPlate()
Assume BL1=1, NC1=2, PC1=3, SM1_1=4, SM1_2=5 and no other wells defined.
The median of the whole plate is 3.

max(argument) and min(argument)

This function calculates the minimum/maximum of argument. The argument must
be an identifier.
Example:
max(SM1)
The maximum of all the samples in the first experimental group will be formed.
min(ST1_1)
Determines the minimum of the individual replicates of the first standard.

maxAvg(argument) and minAvg(argument)

This function gives the maximum/minimum average value of argument. The
argument must be an identifier.
Example:
minAvg(SM1)
If a number of results are found for SM1, only the minimum average will be given.

PointwiseCV(argument)
The average point wise coefficient of variation (CV) is determined. The result can
be used to validate the standard curve. The argument must be an identifier.
Example:
PointwiseCV(ST1)
Assume
ST1_1_1=0.54 ST1_1_2=0.52 cv=2.668
ST1_2_1=0.72 ST1_2_2=0.77 cv=4.746
ST1_3_1=1.08 ST1_3_2=0.99 cv=6.148
The result of pointwiseCV is the average of the CV of ST1_1, ST1_2 and ST1_3
and is 4.5209.

Sum(argument)
This function calculates the sum of argument.
Example:
sum(SM1)
The sum of all the samples in the first experimental group will be formed.
sum(ST1_1)
Determines the sum of the replicates of the first standard.

stddev(argument)
This function calculates the standard deviation of argument. The argument must
be an identifier.

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Example:
stddev(NC1)
The standard deviation of the negative control in the first experimental group will
be formed.

13.2.6 Elimination Functions

The elimination functions will be employed in the validation. In this way the user
can make sure that the measurement values lie within a valid interval and delete
any rogue values.
Three differing elimination functions can be employed when defining the validity
intervals. The identifier that is to be influenced by the function is always the first
parameter required when defining the elimination criteria.
All three elimination functions produce a logical result. TRUE is given when there
are enough valid measurement values available and FALSE is given when less
than the requirement are valid.
Invalid measurement values will be labeled with an exclamation mark.

eliminate (arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4)

The validation interval will be defined using a defined value.
This function eliminates values that lie outside of the validation range defined in
arg2.
arg1: Identifier name (NC1,PC1).
arg2: Value used to represent the range, dependent upon arg4.
arg3: Number of valid, individual values that must be available in order that
an average can be generated. If too few values are available following the
elimination, a result of FALSE will be given.

Note
For arg3:
a value of “2” or higher has to be defined. “1” is not accepted.

arg4: Represents the selection of whether testing will use the range
average-arg2 to average+arg2 (argument of 1) or it will be checked whether
the individual values lie below average+arg2 (argument of 0). In this case
(argument of 0) there is no lower limit.
The elimination function here determines the average of arg1. The value with the
highest absolute deviation to the average value is then checked to ensure that it
lies within the range according to arg4. Is the value lying outside of this range it
will be viewed as being invalid. In this case the average calculation will begin
again, excluding the previously discovered invalid value, and continue in this
manner until no more rogue values can be found.
A result of TRUE will be delivered when enough valid individual values are
available.
Example:
eliminate(NC1;0.15;2;0)
The average value will be generated for the negative controls. It will then be seen
whether the individual negative controls lie above NC1+0.15. (There is no lower
limit). If this is the case, the rogue value(s) will be eliminated as described above.
If on completion, at least 2 individual values are valid, a result of TRUE will be
returned; otherwise a result of FALSE will be given.

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eliminatePerc (arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4)

The validation interval will be defined using a percentage of the average value.
This function eliminates values as described for function eliminate. The validation
range is defined using a percentage (arg2) of the identifier.
Example:
eliminatePerc(NC1;10;2;1)
Individual values will be invalid if they deviate to an extent of more than 10%
below or above the average. On completion, a minimum of 2 individual values
must be valid in order that the negative controls are declared as being valid.

eliminateRange (arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4)

This function eliminates values that lie outside of the validation range defined by
arguments 2 and 3.
arg1: Identifier name (NC1,PC1)
arg2: Lower limit of the selected range
arg3: Upper limit of the selected range
arg4: The number of valid, individual values that must be to proceed. If too
few values are available following the elimination, a result of FALSE will be
given.
A result of TRUE will be delivered when enough valid individual values are
available.
Example:
eliminateRange(NC1; 0.0 ; 0.1 ; 2)
The individual values for the negative controls must fall within the range of 0.0
and 0.1 in order to be valid. To achieve a result of TRUE, at least 2 of the values
must be viewed as being valid.

eliminateCV (arg1; arg2; arg3)

This function eliminates replicates until the CV of the remaining replicates is lower
than the given CV (arg2). The replicates are eliminated step by step, beginning
with the value with the highest difference to the mean value.
arg1: Identifier name
arg2: Limit of accepted CV value
arg3: The number of valid, individual values that have to be left to deliver a
positive result. If too few values are available following the elimination,
a result of FALSE will be given.
A result of TRUE will be delivered when enough valid individual values are
available.
Example:
eliminateCV(NC1; 15; 3)
The calculated CV of the individual values of the negative control shall be below
15%. After the elimination, at least 3 replicates must be left to get TRUE as result.

countDeleted(arg1; arg2)
This function checks if there are enough valid values available and returns TRUE
or FALSE.
arg1: The identifier, whose quantity is to be checked.
arg2: The lowest number of replicates that must be available.
Example:
countDeleted(NC1; 2)

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This function works in conjunction with the Eliminate functions in equations:
The Validation contains the following line:
if (NC1>0.5) then eliminateRange(NC1; 0; 0.5; 2)
If the average of the negative control lies above 0.5, then all replicates that lie
outside of the range should be omitted.
This elimination will be processed once. If values for elimination are found, a new
calculation will follow making sure that the average lies under 0.5 and a result of
TRUE will be given.
At this point it is not yet certain that the necessary number of replicates is
available. This is then determined using the countDeleted function within an else
statement:
if (NC1>0.5) then eliminateRange(NC1; 0; 0.5; 2) else countDeleted(NC1; 2)
The equation process (of the second run following the elimination) uses the else
statement. The countDeleted function then checks, whether the given identifier in
arg1 is available in the quantity specified in arg2. If this is the case a result of
TRUE will be given, if not FALSE.

Step by step example eliminate respectively eliminatePerc

The only difference between eliminate and eliminatePerc is the way for
calculating the limits for the valid range (see above). The calculation sequence is
the same for both functions. For the step by step description, eliminate is used.

eliminate(NC1;0.15;2;0)
Individual values: NC1_1 = 0.217

NC1_2 = 0.439 NC1 = 0.288

NC1_3 = 0.208

Step 1: The individual values are sorted by their distance to the average.

| NC1 _ 1 − NC1 | |0.217-0.288| 0.071 NC1_2 (0.439)

| NC1 _ 2 − NC1 | |0.439-0.288| 0.151 NC1_3 (0.208)



| NC1 _ 3 − NC1 | |0.208-0.288| 0.08 NC1_1 (0.217)

Step 2: Calculation of upper limit: 0.288+0.15 = 0.438

Step 3: first comparison:

0.439 > 0.438 and therefore out of the valid range  Step 4: value of NC1_2 is
eliminated and the average and the limit are recalculated.

Step 4: New avg = (0.217+0.208)/2 = 0.2125

New limit = 0.2125+0.15 = 0.3625

Step 5: second comparison:

0.208 <= 0.3625  valid
0.217 <= 0.3625  valid

Result:

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The replicate NC1_2 doesn’t fit into the given range and therefore has been
eliminated.
Function returns TRUE because there are still two replicates left.
Note: In each calculation cycle (Step 1 to Step 4), only one replicate is deleted
(the replicate with the highest distance to the average). The cycle is repeated
until no replicate is deleted during the comparison step within the cycle.

13.2.7 Other Functions

ignore()
This function omits the values of chosen wells so they will not be incorporated
into the calculations. Ignored values are displayed with a leading ‘!’ and handled
like eliminated values.
Example:
if(x<0.9*SM1_1) then ignore()

isInvalid()
This function gives a Boolean value, whether values within the well are valid or
not. Invalid values for example can be caused by overflow values of the reader.
Example:
if(isInvalid()) then x=3.0
If the well contains an invalid value, the value 3.0 will be assigned. In this way,
further calculations are possible, in spite of such values.

calcAlways(argument)
This function enables to calculate formulas on wells independent of the state of
the value. argument can be any valid formula. The formula will be calculated even
if the value is masked or invalid. This function can be used to calculate results
that do not depend on the value of the used well.
Example:
calcAlways(A)
The value of parameter A of the standard curve formula is returned.

concX
This function can be used in concentration transformations. The result of concX is
the original concentration of the well and can therefore only be used in wells with
standards as identifier.
Example:
x – concX gives the difference between the calculated and the original
concentration of the well.

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13.2.8 Spectra Functions

smooth(numPts)
Smoothes with the given number of points.

minimum()
Delivers the minimum as data pair (wavelength, intensity).

maximum()
Delivers the maximum as data pair (wavelength, intensity).

normalize(wl)
Normalizes by using the intensity at the given wavelength.

peak(threshold;wlStart;wlEnd;peakIndex:percLimit)
Delivers the peak as data set (intensity, wavelength, width, area). Peaks lower
than the threshold will not be found.
Peak search is done in the given wavelength range.
peakIndex = -1 → returns max. peak
peakIndex = -2 → returns min. peak
peakIndex = 0, 1, 2, … → returns peak at the given index
percLimit is a percentage used for calculating width and area.
numPeaks(threshold;wlStart;wlEnd)
Delivers the number of peaks found in the given wavelength range. Peaks lower
than the threshold will not be found.

derive(degree)
Calculates the derivate of the given degree. Valid degrees are 1 and 2; e.g.
derive(2).

intensity(function)
Delivers the intensity of either a data pair or a peak; e.g. intensity(minimum()).

wavelength(function)
Delivers the wavelength of either a data pair or a peak; e.g.
wavelength(maximum())

width(function)
Delivers the width of a peak; e.g. width(peak0.5;450;650;-1;50)).

area(function)
Delivers the area of a peak; e.g. area(peak0.5;450;650;-1;50)).

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13.2.9 Examples
Transformations
Transformations modify the current value of the well. The result must always be a
numerical value.
Blank reduction:
x-BL1
The empty value (blank) will be deducted from the current value of the well.
Blanking of a kinetic run:
x-x[0]
The value of first point of the kinetic is used as blank and will be deduced from
the values of all kinetic cycles.

Note
The index “0” represents the first measurement of a kinetic run.

Ratio:
x/PC1 * 100
Calculates the ratio between a sample and a control in percentages.
DNA/Protein ratio:
‘Label1’!x/’Label2’!x
In order to calculate the DNA/protein ratio, a multilabel measurement must be
defined. The first measurement uses a wavelength of 260 nm, the second
measurement uses a wavelength of 280 nm.
Conditional result:
If (x<0.0) then 0 else x
If the value of the well is less than 0, it will be represented by 0, otherwise it
remains unchanged.
Cutoff
The cutoff dictates the limits to be applied when evaluating. The result must
always be a numerical value.
Label: POS
Limit: NC1*1.15
Label: ??
Limit: NC1*0.85
Label: -
The result is positive (POS) when the absorbance is more than 15% above the
average of the negative controls and negative (-) when it is more than 15% below
the average. A result is declared as open (??) if it lies between these two values.

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QC Validation
The validation serves to examine the validity of the test. The result must always
be a logical statement, TRUE or FALSE.
(BL1>-0.005) and (BL1<0.120)
If the average value of the empty value falls within the range of -0.005 to 0.12, a
result of TRUE will be declared.
eliminateRange(NC1;-0,005;0.12;2)
If a minimum of two negative controls fall within the range of -0.005 to 0.12, a
result of TRUE will be declared.
abs(PC1-NC1)>0.25
The distance between the averages of positive controls and the negative controls
must be greater than 0.25. If this is the case, a result of TRUE will be declared.

For detailed information on Standard Curve Analysis and Dilution Series please
refer to the Instructions for Use for magellan.

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Term Definition

Anisotropy Data calculated with polarization measurements

Average single conc. (???) Concentration calculated by averaging the single concentrations

Basis ??? Kinetic Parameter: Basis OD/RFU/RLU value of the onset calculation

Basis ??? % Kinetic Parameter: Basis value of the onset calculation in %

Blank Reduction – parallel Reduced data calculated with polarization measurements

Blank Reduction – Reduced data calculated with polarization measurements

perpendicular

Clipboard The clipboard is the medium by which programs under Windows

exchange data with each other. Data can be selected in one Windows
application by cutting or copying it to the clipboard and then added
into another application by pasting it from the clipboard.

Correlation coeff. Correlation coefficient, indicates the strength and direction of a linear
relationship between two random variables.

Cutoff limit The cutoff limit enables the user to define the limits between two
conditions (for example: positive or intermediate). These criteria are
used in the evaluation of the results.

Cutoff results Name of the cutoff range the value lies in as defined under cutoff
definition

Cutoff definition Definition of all cutoff ranges and calculated limits

Dilution factors Defined dilution factors of the samples and controls.

A dilution factor of 2 represents a 1:2 dilution.

Dilution series A sample with replicates in different dilutions.

G-Factor The G-factor is a instrument constant used in calculations of

polarization measurements. In order to determine the G-factor a
calibration measurement has to be performed.

Goodness of fit 1 minus average relative square deviations of the base points from
the curve

Graph Graphs can be displayed for kinetic measurements, enzyme kinetics,

multilabel measurements, dilution series or standard curves.

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Term Definition

Hidden Displayed if well data is hidden when printing

HUID Hardware Unit Identification Number

IC 50 The dilution/concentration which results in 50% of the maximum

response

Intensity – parallel Reduced data calculated with polarization measurements

Intensity – perpendicular Reduced data calculated with polarization measurements

Invalid Value is invalid, no calculation possible

Graph: Kinetic Graph of kinetic measurements

Lamp low No values from measurement because of absorbance instrument

error.

Layout, Plate Layout Defines where samples or controls are placed on the microplate

Max. slope ???/hr Kinetic Parameter: Maximum slopes of the kinetic curves per hour

Max. slope ???/min Kinetic Parameter: Maximum slopes of the kinetic curves per minute

Max. slope ???/sec Kinetic Parameter: Maximum slopes of the kinetic curves per second

Maximum ??? Kinetic Parameter: Maximum value of the kinetic curves

Mean slope ???/hr Kinetic Parameter: Average slopes of the kinetics curves per hour

Mean slope ???/min Kinetic Parameter: Average slopes of the kinetics curves per minute

Mean slope ???/sec Kinetic Parameter: Average slopes of the kinetics curves per second

Mean. conc (???) Concentration calculated from the mean of the replicates of the input
data

Measurement data Dual wavelength absorbance measurement: Data measured using

the measurement filter

Measurement parameters Defines measurement mode, wavelength, plate size, shaking, etc.

Measurement type The measurement type can be endpoint measurement, kinetic

measurement, multilabel measurement or well-kinetic measurement.

Method Methods contain of the measurement parameters and the evaluation

definition. Running a method leads to a workspace that contains the
measured and calculated data.

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Minimum ??? Kinetic Parameter: Minimum value of the kinetic curves

Multiple Reads per Well A variety of readers have the ability to run a number of
Measurement measurements within the same well. The average of the individual
values will be determined for use in the evaluation and, if required,
chosen values can be masked from the calculations of the mean
value.

MultPt The standard curve is not monotone and delivers more than one
concentration at the given input data.

NoCalc No value returned from the calculation.

Original Concentrations Concentrations of the standard curve defined in the method.

Overflow Overflow occurred during measurement in this well

Pipetting status If a sample ID list is imported from a pipetting software, the pipetting
status can be displayed.

QC Validation The QC validation criteria are defined in the method and stipulate
whether a measurement is valid or invalid. The criteria can, for
example, indicate if the measurement values lie too far apart from
each other, or if they deviate too far from an expected value. The
program automatically warns the user if the criteria are not met.

Strip Method Names File names of the strip methods (useful for export of strip method
results)

Polarization Data calculated with polarization measurements

Raw data Data measured by the instrument.

Reference data Dual wavelength absorbance measurement: Data measured using

the reference filter

Results statistics Summary of the number of values in the different cutoff ranges

RFU – parallel Data measured with polarization measurements

RFU – perpendicular Data measured with polarization measurements

Sample ID List Sample IDs are assigned to each well on the basis that the
associated probe can be identified. The IDs are usually barcodes
imported from sample ID lists stored by a pipetting software.

Sample IDs IDs of the samples

Single. conc (???) Concentration calculated from the input data of each replicate

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Test In previous versions a test contained the evaluation settings but not
the measurement parameters. Tests are not longer supported in
magellan and are replaced by the more powerful methods.

Time Basis ??? Kinetic Parameter: Time until the basis value is reached

Time Basis ??? % Kinetic Parameter: Time until the basis value % is reached

Time Basis to Onset ??? Kinetic Parameter: Time between basis value and onset value

Time Basis to Onset ??? % Kinetic Parameter: Time between the basis and the onset value %

Time max. slope sec Kinetic Parameter: Kinetic Parameter: Time point of the maximum
slope

Time maximum ??? Kinetic Parameter: Time until the maximum is reached

Time minimum ??? Kinetic Parameter: Time until the minimum is reached

Time Onset ??? Kinetic Parameter: Time until the defined onset value is reached

Time Onset ??? % Kinetic Parameter: Time until the defined onset in % is reached

Time points Time stamps of the single measurements of a kinetic measurement

Total Intensity Data calculated with polarization measurements

Unavailable Requested data is not available

Unused No data measured, no layout defined in this well

User Prompts User Prompts are references that are setup in the method. They are
displayed before the measurement and the user has to add text to
them. This text will then be incorporated in a printout.

Validation criteria Summary of validation condition results

Well position Name of the well, for example: A1, A2, …

Workspace All available data within the program can be found in the Workspace,
for example the measurement data, the print definition and the
method definition. The Workspace is used for loading methods and
running measurements.

! Precedes values that have been eliminated during calculation

# Precedes concentration values that have been calculated using

extrapolation and lie outside the range of the standard curve

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() Parenthesis surround values that have been masked

* An asterisk marks values that have been measured using the “Use
gain regulation” option, which corrects (=lowers) the gain.

??? – Mean Calculated averages (for example: Raw data – Mean)

??? – Standard deviation Calculated standard deviations (for example: Raw data – Standard
deviation or s – Raw data)
s - ???

??? – Variation coefficient Calculated variation coefficients (for example: Raw data – Variation
coefficient or v – Raw data)
v - ???

~ Added to values that have been edited or simulated

<Min Calculated concentration is lower than minimum

>Max Calculated concentration exceeds maximum

<Blank> Printed report: Insert empty matrix or table printout

<Page break> Printed report: Print next item on the next page

<Separator> Printed report: Print line between two items

x Symbol x refers to the current value within a well

concX Symbol concX refers to the concentration of the standard in the

current well.

dilX Symbol dilX refers to the dilution of the sample or control in the
current well.

‘???’! Available data set if more than one set of input data shall be used for
calculations

[] Indices access the different cycles of a kinetic measurement whereas

[0] indicates the first cycle

* The asterisk marks identifiers that have been set as aliases.

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15. Index
Numbers refer to pages.
A Define Evaluation ............................................ 35
Define Filter Slides .......................................... 30
About magellan .............................................. 112 Dilution Series ................................................. 84
abs(argument) ............................................... 121
Add HUIDs ..................................................... 115 E
Add New Transformation ................................. 42 Edit Constants ................................................. 69
Add/Modify Role ............................................ 100 Edit user prompts ............................................ 69
Add/Modify User (magellan Standard) .......... 108 Edit well ........................................................... 62
Add/Modify User (magellan Tracker) ............... 99 eliminate (arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4) .................. 124
and – logical expression ................................ 120 eliminatePerc (arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4) ......... 125
Application Locked .......................................... 25 eliminateRange (arg1; arg2; arg3; arg4) ....... 125
Approval........................................................... 88 Email Options ................................................ 105
Arbitrary Cycle Kinetic ..................................... 70 Enzyme Kinetics .............................................. 46
Archive Files .................................................... 91 Evaluate Data .................................................. 49
area under the kinetic curve ............................ 45 Evaluate Results ....................................... 75, 86
ASCII File Export ............................................. 79 Excel Export .................................................... 79
Assign Alias ..................................................... 39 exp(argument) ............................................... 121
ASTM delimiter definition................................. 55 Export
ASTM file ................................................... 55, 56 to ASCII .............................................................. 52
ASTM File Export .......................... 54, 56, 78, 79 to Excel ............................................................... 53
ASTM File Export (LIS).................................... 79 Export to ASTM file ......................................... 54
Attach signature ............................................... 87 Export to LIS .................................................... 55
Audit Trail....................................................... 113
Autofill Selection .............................................. 62 F
Automated Data Handling ............................... 54 File Handling ................................................. 114
Available Data ................................................. 46 File Selection Criteria ...................................... 76
avg(argument) ............................................... 122 file type symbols .............................................. 21
File Types Used with magellan ....................... 20
B Folder Handling ............................................... 21
Batch Processing ............................................. 89 Formula ......................................................... 118
Basic Functions ................................................ 121
C Elimination Functions ........................................ 124
calcAlways(argument) ................................... 127 Functions .......................................................... 120
Calculations ................................................... 117 How to write a formula ...................................... 118
Calculations ................................................... 117 Logical Expressions .......................................... 120
Operators .......................................................... 120
Change Password ........................................... 25
Other Functions ................................................ 127
Components & Terms...................................... 20 Spectra Functions ............................................. 128
Conc., Dil. and Ref. Values ............................. 40 Statistical Functions .......................................... 122
Concentrations ................................................ 84 Variables ........................................................... 118
Connecting an Instrument ............................... 26 frac(argument) ............................................... 121
Context Sensitive Menu of a Well of
Evaluate Results Tab .................................. 85 G
Convert Documents ......................................... 94 Glossary of Terms ......................................... 131
Convert From ................................................... 95
Convert To ....................................................... 94 H
Copy in ASCII-Format ..................................... 81 Heating Dialog ................................................. 30
Copy to Excel .................................................. 81 Help Button ...................................................... 23
countDeleted(arg1; arg2)............................... 125 HUID ........................................................ 28, 115
Create/Edit a Method....................................... 33
Create/edit a sample ID ................................... 59
I
Cutoff ............................................................... 49 Icons ................................................................ 18
Cuvette Data Reduction .................................. 42 if(…) then(…) else(…) – logical expression .. 120
ignore() .......................................................... 127
D Import Raw Data ............................................. 93
Data Export ...................................................... 51 Import sample ID list........................................ 63
Data Handling .................................................. 51 Import/edit a sample ID list .............................. 61
Define a Plate Layout ...................................... 37 In(argument) .................................................. 121
Define Constants ............................................. 43 Initial Password ............................................... 25

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Insert Sample ID List ....................................... 73 Organize Favorites .......................................... 68
Installation
Software ..............................................................14 P
Installation Qualification ................................... 15 Password
Instrument Control ........................................... 29 Options ............................................................. 104
Instrument Data ............................................... 83 Paste from ASCII-Format ................................ 82
int(argument) ................................................. 121 Paste in ASCII-Format .................................... 63
isInvalid() ....................................................... 127 Plate layout ...................................................... 37
Plate Layout Window ................................. 36, 82
K Plate to Plate QC ....................................... 51, 80
Kinetic Data Reduction .................................... 44 PointwiseCV(argument) ................................ 123
Kinetic Parameters .......................................... 84 Polarization Data Reduction .................... 41, 118
Kinetic transformations .............................. 47, 48 Print ................................................................. 79
Print Preview ................................................... 79
L Printed Report ................................................. 53
Levy-Jennings-Graph ...................................... 80 Printer Setup .................................................... 79
lg(argument) .................................................. 121 Printout Font .................................................... 79
Licensing magellan .......................................... 28
LIS - Laboratory Information System ............... 54 Q
Lock application ............................................. 103 QC Validation ............................................ 50, 85
Log(argument) ............................................... 121 Qualitative Results........................................... 85
Logical Expressions
and ....................................................................120 R
if(…) then(…) else(…) .......................................120 Reader Compatibility ....................................... 12
or 120 Recalculate with another Method .................... 82
login ............................................................... 108 Reduced Data.................................................. 83
Login ................................................................ 25 Register Wizard ............................................. 112
logins Review ............................................................. 88
unsuccessful......................................................103 round(argument) ............................................ 122
M Run Strip Layout .............................................. 65
magellan Standard....................................... 9, 14 S
magellan Tracker ......................................... 9, 14 sample ID list
Manufacturer ...................................................... 2 importing....................................................... 60, 63
max(argument) .............................................. 123 Sample ID List Settings ................................... 60
maxAvg(argument) ........................................ 123 Sample IDs ...................................................... 85
mean(argument) ............................................ 122 Saving the Evaluated Results ......................... 86
Measurement Parameters ............................... 34 Saving the Method........................................... 57
Measurement Status ........................................ 73 Saving the Sample ID List ............................... 64
median(argument) ......................................... 122 Shortcuts List ................................................... 23
medianPlate() ................................................ 123 Sign a File ........................................................ 87
Menus of the Evaluate Results Tab................. 78 Signature ......................................................... 87
Method Export ................................................. 79 Approval ............................................................. 88
Method Layout ................................................. 85 Review................................................................ 88
Method Notes .................................................. 56 Slopes .............................................................. 44
min(argument) ............................................... 123 SMTP server .................................................. 105
Min./Max. ......................................................... 45 Software
minAvg(argument) ......................................... 123 Installation .......................................................... 14
Miscellaneous Icon .......................................... 91 Removal ............................................................. 15
Options ................................................................97 Special Characters .......................................... 82
Miscellaneous of Evaluate Results Tab........... 85 Spectra Data Reduction .......................... 41, 118
Movements sqr(argument) ................................................ 122
plate carrier, filter slide ........................................29 sqrt(argument) ............................................... 122
Multiplate Methods ........................................... 58 Standard Curve ............................................... 47
Standard Elements .......................................... 22
N Start Favorite ................................................... 65
Number Format................................................ 56 Start Measurement .................................... 65, 69
Starting magellan............................................. 24
O
stddev(argument) .......................................... 123
Obtain Raw Data ....................................... 65, 66 Strip ................................................................. 67
Onsets.............................................................. 45 Sum(argument).............................................. 123
Optimize Z-Position ......................................... 31
or – logical expression ................................... 120

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T Login ................................................................. 108

User Administration Audit Trail ...................... 101
Temperature Control ........................... 19, 29, 71
User Administration Summary ...................... 105
Test Mail ........................................................ 105
User Interface .................................................. 17
Transformation
Add new transformation ...................................... 42
User Prompts .................................................. 56
Rename Transformation ..................................... 42 User Rights .................................................... 109
Transformed Data ............................................... 42 User Rights (magellan Standard) .................. 109
Transformed Data ............................................ 83
W
U Welcome Dialog box ....................................... 23
Unsuccessful logins ....................................... 103 Well Summary ................................................. 63
Use Predefined Method ............................. 65, 68 Wizard
User Administration Standard Elements ............................................. 22
Options ............................................................. 103 Wizard List ....................................................... 17
User Administration (magellan Tracker) Workspace Overview ...................................... 77
Change User..................................................... 108

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