SonoLab Software is used to control Covaris’ Focused-ultrasonicator instruments allowing millisecond timing control of the focused acoustics. Keep your M-series Covaris Instrument up-to-date with the latest software releases.
If you want to install a software update on your Covaris computer, please download the latest SonoLab release and follow the procedure described in the most recent M-Series Manual.
Contact Technical Support at [email protected] for rack definitions and computer support for ME220 or M220 instruments.
M220 DNA Shearing Protocol Installer
This file will install the latest DNA Shearing protocols in SonoLab (as published in the “Quick Guide: DNA shearing with M220” ). Please follow the procedure described in the M220 Manual to use the installer. This protocol installer requires SonoLab 7.0 or later.
ME220 Starter Method and Rack File Installer- PN 500506
This file will install the latest Method and Rack Definition files for SonoLab 8 and the ME220. Download the zip file and extract the files on the ME220 laptop. Refer to the ReadMe file for an overview of the application. Double-click the enclosed batch (.bat) file and follow the prompts to install files. This installer requires SonoLab 8.
After download and installation is complete, you will notice new rack definitions containing “ .2 “ in the filename. Covaris recommends that you utilize these definitions to see the full benefits of the software update. If you are unsure of which rack definition to use for the intended consumable, contact [email protected] for guidance.
ME220 Plate Definition for Rack 4 Place AFA-TUBE PP Screw-Cap 0.5 mL - PN 500700
If you are unsure of which rack definition to use for the intended consumable, contact [email protected] for guidance.
Illumina ME220 Starter Method and Rack File Installer- PN 500506ILM
This file will install the latest Method and Rack Definition files for SonoLab 8 and the ME220ILM. Download the zip file and extract the files on the ME220 laptop. Refer to the ReadMe file for an overview of the application. Double-click the enclosed batch (.bat) file and follow the prompts to install files. This installer requires SonoLab 8.