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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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- PLA 3.0.7 framework
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- PLA 3.0.6 framework
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- PLA 3.0.5 framework
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- PLA 3.0.4 framework
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- Data analysis add-ons
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Supporting add-ons

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

Biological Assays Simulation Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Technical Preview
Getting Started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic tasks.	Users who want to learn how to work with this add-on.	Technical Preview

Generic Document Types


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 2.0.1
Getting Started Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Generic Document Types add-on.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 2.0.1
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Generic Document Types add-on.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 2.0.1
Version 1
Getting Started Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Generic Document Types add-on.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by the Generic Document Types add-on.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 1

Integration Report Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 1.4.0
User Guide	Provides a description of the add-on and describes how to use the reports provided.	Users who have a working knowledge of PLA 3.0, but no previous experience with this add-on.	Version 1.4.0

Measurement Documentation


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 4.0.1
Getting Started Guide	Explains the basic concepts and features of this add-on and shows you how to use them.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no experience with this add-on.	Version 4.0.1
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by theMeasurement Documentation add-on.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 4.0.1
Version 4
Getting Started Guide	Explains the basic concepts and features of this add-on and shows you how to use them.	Users with a working knowledge of PLA 3.0 but no experience with this add-on.	Version 4
Reference Guide	Covers all document types provided by theMeasurement Documentation add-on.	Users and functional administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 4

PLA 3.0 Migration and Archiving Toolkit


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 1.1.0 (PLA version 3.0.5 and higher)
Installation Guide	Provides details on the steps required to install the add-ons of the PLA 3.0 Migration and Archiving Toolkit.	PLA system administrators.	Version 1.1.0
User Guide	Covers the steps required to archive your PLA 2.x assay data and migrate it to a PLA 3.0 environment.	Functional administrators, system administrators, quality management personnel, and operators.	Version 1.1.0
Reference Guide	Provides details on the document types delivered with the add-ons of the PLA 3.0 Migration and Archiving Toolkit.	Functional administrators, system administrators, quality management personnel, and operators.	Version 1.1.0
Version 1.0.0.4 (PLA version 3.0.4 and lower)
User Guide	Covers the steps required to archive your PLA 2.x assay data and migrate it to a PLA 3.0 environment.	Functional administrators, system administrators, quality management personnel, and operators.	Version 1.0.0.4

Split Assay Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Version 4.0.0
User Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic tasks.	Users, functional administrators, and system administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 4.0.0
Version 2.0.0
User Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic tasks.	Users, functional administrators, and system administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 2.0.0

Toolkit for Biological Assay Package


Guide	Description	Target audience	Download
Toolkit for Biological Assay Package
Getting started Guide	Gives a general overview of this add-on and describes the basic tasks.	Users, functional administrators, and system administrators of PLA 3.0.	Version 1.0.0