Create measurement group

Before we do the actual measurements, we want to group them in a series as this allows for real-time data visualization. Grouping in a series of measurement is done by creating a measurement group.

Step by step

1

Connect computer to BactoBox®

1. Connect your BactoBox® to a computer using the provided USB cable.
2. When the external BactoBox drive appears, double-click the Access file. This will open a browser window. The preferred browsers are Chrome and Firefox.
3. Activate full screen mode, press F11 (or Fn+F11 depending on keyboard configuration).

No connection to Access?

For troubleshooting of connectivity issues, please see Can not connect to Access.

2

Create a growth curve measurement group

1. Click the Measurement group menu item.
2. Click Create measurement group.
3. Provide the experiment details in the input fields.

   1. Measurement group name. E.g. staph-epi-harvest.
   2. Choose the type: Growth curve.
   3. Company name: E.g. SBT .
   4. Author: E.g. PLJ .
4. Click Create to complete the procedure.
5. Finally, click the open icon to enter the measurement group you have just created.

Summary

You created and opened a measurement group for the growth curve experiment. Next step is Track deceleration phase.