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Get an overview of PLA 3.0, the end-to-end bioassay analysis software. Learn about its ongoing improvements and version updates, and discover the available trial options.
Key concepts
Learn how the key concepts of PLA 3.0 form the structural foundation for your daily work, supporting method development from initial design to routine production.
Data analysis
Data analysis add-ons offer a wide range of capabilities, ranging from analytical methods over comprehensive analysis to assay workflows and statistical process control.
Data import
Use data acquisition and data import add-ons to import external response values and observation data into PLA 3.0 for further processing and evaluation.
User interface
PLA 3.0 supports you in your daily work by providing a set of graphical and textual user interface elements. Learn about the different elements and how to use them efficiently.
Installation and update
Details on deployment, installation, and update of PLA 3.0, and its initial and advanced setup.
Licensing
Details on the licensing solution of PLA 3.0, the available licensing options, and the activation and management of licenses.
Administration
Details on system administration tasks such as setup and maintenance of databases and add-ons, user accounts, access rights, and migration and update procedures.
Regulatory compliance
PLA 3.0 supports you in achieving compliance with regulations such as ISPE GAMP^® 5 and 21 CFR Part 11. It also provides options to validate PLA 3.0 in your environment.
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Data analysis add-ons

Download PDF guides for current and previous versions of PLA 3.0 add-ons.

Biological Assay Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 27 (PLA version 3.0.7)
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic concepts and standard use cases.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 27
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Biological Assay Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA.	Version 27
Version 26 (PLA version 3.0.5 and 3.0.6)
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Biological Assay Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA.	Version 26
Version 25 (PLA version 3.0.4)
Installation Guide	Describes all aspects of the installation and configuration of Biological Assay Package version 25 as a document package.	Functional administrators of PLA and system administrators.	Version 25
Version 24 (PLA version 3.0.4)
User Guide	Describes all aspects of the installation and configuration of Biological Assay Package version 24 as a document package.	Functional administrators of PLA and system administrators.	Version 24
Version 18
Reference Manual	Covers all document types provided by the Biological Assay Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA.	Version 18

bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assay Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 2.0.0
Getting Started Guide	PLA 3.0 consists of a framework and add-ons such as the bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assay Package. It explains the basic concepts and features of this add-on.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 2.0.0
Reference Guide	Covers the bioMérieux endotoxin detection assay document type provided by the bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assay Package. It explains basic concepts and major features of this add-on.	Users who have a working knowledge of PLA 3.0, but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 2.0.0
Version 1.0.1
Getting Started Guide	PLA 3.0 consists of a framework and add-ons such as the bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assay Package. It explains the basic concepts and features of this add-on.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1.0.1
Reference Guide	Covers the bioMérieux endotoxin detection assay document type provided by the bioMérieux Endotoxin Detection Assay Package. It explains basic concepts and major features of this add-on.	Users who have a working knowledge of PLA 3.0, but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1.0.1

Control Chart Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 1.0.0
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic concepts and standard use cases.	Users who want to learn how to work with this add-on.	Version 1.0.0
Reference Guide	Covers the Control chart document type provided by the Control Chart Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 1.0.0

Dichotomous Assay Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 1.0.0
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic concepts and standard use cases.	Users who have a working knowledge of PLA 3.0, but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1.0.0
Reference Guide	Covers the Dichotomous assay document type provided by the Dichotomous Assay Package. It explains basic concepts and major features of this add-on.	Users who have a working knowledge of PLA 3.0, but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1.0.0

Dose-Response Analysis Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 2.0.1
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic concepts and a standard use case.	Users who want to learn how to work with this add-on.	Version 2.0.1
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Dose-Response Analysis Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 2.0.1
Version 1.0.0
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic concepts and a standard use case.	Users who want to learn how to work with this add-on.	Version 1.0.0
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Dose-Response Analysis Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 1.0.0

Microbial Assays for Antibiotics Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 1.0.0
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic concepts and a standard use case.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0, but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1.0.0
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Microbial Assays for Antibiotics Package.	Users and functional administrators of PLA.	Version 1.0.0