1. Download the setup files

Required for all installation options.

Use a computer with internet connection to download the required setup files and distribute them in your environment, according to your deployment scenario.

The following table shows all available setup files and the installation option for which they are required. For details on each option, see the Installation options topic.
Component Setup file What you need to do Required for

Software

PLA 3.0.7.1017-windows-x64.exe

Distribute this file to all computers on which you intend to run PLA 3.0.

All installation options.

License system

PLA_License_System_1.1.0.57-windows.exe

Distribute this file to the computer or license server that should hold the PLA 3.0 license.

Online and offline environment installations.

Trial installations do not require a license.

Information package

<serial_number>.edpip

Distribute this file to a folder accessible by PLA 3.0.

Offline environment installations only.

Online and trial installations automatically retrieve your information package.

Add-ons

<add-on>.edpao

Distribute the files to a folder accessible by PLA 3.0.

Offline environment installations only.

Online and trial installations automatically retrieve your add-ons.

About this task

PLA 3.0 supports a variety of installation options. The setup files provide the data you require to get each option up and running in your environment.

  • The PLA 3.0.7.1017-windows-x64.exe file installs the PLA 3.0 framework. The PLA 3.0 framework is responsible for the integrity and reliability of measurement data. It provides the features you need to achieve regulatory compliance such as access control, data integrity, security, validation, and traceability.

  • The PLA_License_System_1.1.0.57-windows.exe file installs the PLA License System. The PLA 3.0 license system provides the PLA License Key Manager and the PLA License Control Center applications. You use these applications during the licensing process.

  • The <serial_number>.edpip represents your information package that contains your PLA 3.0 license, required to run the PLA 3.0 framework, and a set of license keys, required to run your PLA 3.0 add-ons.

  • The <add-on>.edpao file installs the respective add-on. Add-ons are responsible for statistical features and other functions. They provide extensions such as document types, report templates, data acquisition modules, and customer-specific modules.

Procedure

To download the setup files:
  1. Access the respective download page.
    Installation optionWhat you need to do
    Online and offline Access the Download Center page at https://www.bioassay.de/software.
    Trial Access the Download Free Trial page at https://www.bioassay.de/freetrial.
  2. Fill out and submit the form.
    Installation optionWhat you need to do
    Online and offline Enter your contact details and your serial number, and submit the form.
    Trial Enter your contact details and submit the form.
  3. Select the setup files you want to download.

Result

The setup files are downloaded.

What to do next

Distribute the downloaded files according to your deployment scenario.