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1.7 Transferring Data
Results files are transferred to a PC or Mac via a USB flash drive using the USB port located to
the left of the touch screen. The files are exported in a .csv format and are compatible with
Microsoft
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Excel on both Windows and Mac computers. Step-by-step directions follow.
1. To transfer data from the Modulus™ Microplate Reader to an external computer, insert a
USB flash drive into the USB port located left of the touch screen. When insertion is detected,
an icon depicting a USB flash drive should appear on the INSTRUMENT STATUS bar.
2. Touch the RESULTS button on the INSTRUMENT CONTROL screen.
3. Touch the FILES button and highlight the file to be exported.
4. Touch the USB button under the TOOLS button.
5. Touch the OK button to export only the selected file. Touch the COPY ALL FILES button to
export all of the results files. The .csv formatted file(s) will be saved onto the USB flash drive
in the folder named Modulus™ Microplate.
6. Move the USB flash drive to your local PC or Mac computer.
• For Windows, double-click to open the file in Excel.
• For Mac, click to open the file and import the data into Excel.
Most USB flash drives are compatible with the Modulus™ Microplate Reader. USB flash drives
greater than 1GB may take longer than others to be recognized. Wait a few seconds for the
instrument to recognize the USB flash drive. If the problem persists, try a different flash drive.
IMPORTANT: Results files can only be transferred from the instrument to a computer via a
USB flash drive. Use the USB port on the front of the instrument.
After the transfer of results files, backup copies will remain on the internal memory of the
Modulus™ Microplate Reader. The 50 most recent files are displayed in the FILES window of the
RESULTS screen.