How do I use BindIt software 4.0 to load a script from my computer to the KingFisher Flex or KingFisher Duo/Duo Prime instrument?
Please follow these steps to load a script from your computer to the KingFisher Flex or KingFisher Duo/Duo Prime instrument:
1. Use the USB cable to connect the PC to the instrument.
2. Turn on the instrument.
3. Open the BindIt software and click the Connect button.
4. Select "Find New Instrument." BindIt will automatically connect to the instrument and the instrument screen will say "Computer Control".
5. Click the "Transfer" Button.
6. Click the "Upload" button.
7. Browse to find the file and double-click it.
8. In the new window that opens:
a. KingFisher Flex: you will be prompted to enter a new name – this is not necessary if the name only contains letters, digits, dash or underscore.
• If the name contains spaces, apostrophes or any other character, you should enter a new name containing only letters, digits, dash (-) or underscore (_).
• Click the "Category" pulldown to select the instrument folder you want to load the script to.
• Click OK.
b. KingFisher Duo/Duo Prime: The KingFisher Duo and Duo Prime instruments accept all characters in the filename.
• Click the "Category" pulldown to select the instrument folder you want to load the script to.
• Click OK.
Find additional tips, troubleshooting help, and resources within our Automated Nucleic Acid Purification Support Center.
Where can I find scripts for the MagMAX Express-96 instrument?
The MagMAX Express-96 protocol scripts can be found on the MagMAX Express protocol page (https://www.thermofisher.com/us/en/home/life-science/dna-rna-purification-analysis/rna-extraction/rna-types/total-rna-extraction/magmax-technology/magmax-particle-processors/magmax-instrument-protocols-scripts.html). If the specific script you are looking for is not located here or on the product page for the MagMAX kit, please contact Technical Support at techsupport@thermofisher.com.
Which software should I use for transferring scripts to my MagMAX Express-96 or KingFisher Flex instrument?
We recommend using the BindIt Software to transfer scripts to the MagMAX Express-96 and KingFisher Flex instruments. The BindIt Software should be used to transfer scripts for all of the Applied Biosystems MagMAX Express and Thermo Scientific KingFisher instruments.
What is BindIt Software?
BindIt Software is used to operate the KingFisher 96, KingFisher mL, KingFisher Flex, KingFisher Duo Prime, and KingFisher Presto instruments. With the software you can:
• Create a plate layout
• Create new or modify existing protocols
• Transfer protocols to the KingFisher instrument memory
• Delete protocols from the KingFisher instrument
• Execute a protocol directly from the software without first sending it to the KingFisher instrument memory
• Export protocols to other databases
• Import protocols to the PC
• View protocol status reports
Where can I find the end-user license agreement (EULA) for the BindIt Software, With CD only (Cat. No. 5189009)? Is it only accessible during the install process during setup?
The end-user license agreement (EULA) for the BindIt Software can only be found in the install file. So you have to download the file, open it, then read the EULA, and finish installing the software.
