Gen5 Data Analysis Software

Gen5™ 2.0 Data Analysis Software incorporates over 30 years of experience and user feedback into outstanding microplate reader software. Gen5 is a unique combination of power and ease-of-use that drives productivity and saves time. Use Gen5 to control BioTek’s readers and export data, or as a fully integrated processing tool.

Minimum Requirements: For Gen5 to run successfully, the computer must meet the following requirements:

• Windows XP (SP3), Windows 7 Professional Editions*, Windows 8 Professional Editions
• Intel® Celeron™ Dual Core Processor T1600 (1.66 GHz, 667 MHz FSB, 1 MB L2 cache) or equivalent
• 512 MB RAM or higher/4 GB RAM or higher for imaging
• 2 GB hard drive space or higher
• Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 or higher/1280 x 800 or higher for imaging
• CD-ROM readable drive
• Keyboard/mouse
• Microsoft Internet Explorer v 5.0 or higher (for online Help)
• Microsoft Excel 2003 or later for QuickExport and PowerExport (excluding Excel 2010 64-bit)
• Serial or USB port for BioTek instrument
• FireWire IEEE 1394b port for imaging (included with the Cytation3, if required)

*Cytation3 with imaging requires Windows 7.

Gen5 is available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Russian editions.

Are you a current Gen5 v2 customer looking for the latest Gen5 version? If so, log in to our Customer Resource Center to download the update.

Beginner-friendly Software

Gen5 2.0 is built around logical laboratory workflows to read microplates and produce/analyze data. In Gen5, you simply click “Read Now” and follow the prompts. At the end of the read, answer the question: “Do you want to export to Excel?” With Gen5 you don’t have to spend hours figuring out how to get things done.

In addition, data visualization and formatting has been simplified to facilitate navigation for first time users and save time to experienced users.

Powerful Functionality

Gen5 2.0 comes with powerful built-in tools such as 4-P and 5-P curve fits with or without weighting, parallel-line analysis, advanced kinetic analysis, and much more. The software has been specifically designed to analyze matrices of data that are difficult to process in Microsoft® Excel® spreadsheets. Special attention has been placed on result presentation so complex data can be displayed in a clean, colorful way to facilitate data interpretation.

Up-to-date Web-based Sample Files

A searchable library of sample files with data is available. Existing files are kept up-to-date and new files are added on a regular basis. Gen5 users can upload files to share their experiments and sample data with other Gen5 users.

Gen5 Secure: You Are In Control

Gen5 2.0 Secure is for you if secured data storage, user group management or 21 CFR part 11 compliance are a core part of your requirements. It includes additional features such as 25 licenses per copy and automatic email notification on trigger events.

All-in-one Solution

Control any current BioTek reader, automate the entire process and produce publication-ready reports using one integrated, powerful software tool. It doesn’t get more efficient than this.

GEN5
Advanced reader control functionality, powerful data analysis and flexible exporting/reporting tools combined in one easy-to-use software; For applications in life science research, pharmaceutical and biotechnology laboratories. Includes 5 licenses per copy.

GEN5 RC (Reader Control)
Simple reader control interface provides easy data collection and output to text and Excel. Includes 2 licenses per copy.

GEN5 SECURE
For secured data storage, user group management or 21 CFR part 11 compliance; Includes 25 licenses per copy and automatic email notification on trigger events.

GEN5CL (Clinical)
Combined convenience and security of pre-programmed clinical diagnostic assays with the power and flexibility of a PC-based application. Includes 5 licenses per copy.

Gen5 is available in English, Chinese, Japanese and Russian editions.