User Manual, Version 2.1 User guide

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.1 xMAP Technology
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• Complete the following analyzer functions from the Maintenance
tab: Drain, Backflush, and Alcohol Flush.
• Empty the waste container. Prime the system and check if sheath
fluid is dripping into the waste container. Contact Luminex
Customer Support with this information.
• If using the filter bottom plates, adjust the sampling probe height
up to prevent the probe from puncturing the filter.
Progress Bar Indicates No
Events Being Collected
During Calibration or
Verification
• Ensure that the Luminex 100 analyzer and XYP instrument are
connected properly.
• Empty the waste container if it is completely filled.
• See if the tubing from the sheath fluid and waste containers are
connected properly.
• See if the system calibrators or controls were properly mixed
before they were dispensed into the wells.
• See if you added the system calibrators or controls to the correct
well on the plate.
• Check if the volume added to the well is correct.
• Remove and sonicate or flush the XYP instrument Sample Probe
to remove possible clogs.
• Check if the Sample Probe is properly aligned.
• Complete the following analyzer functions from the Maintenance
tab: Drain, Backflush, and Alcohol Flush.
• Check to see if the delta cal temperature <
3.0 degrees.
Recalibrate if greater and retry.
• Power off the Luminex 100 analyzer, the XYP instrument, and
the PC. Then, power them back on.
• Calibrate and verify the system.
XYP Instrument
Problems
Power On Indicator Light
Is Not On
• Ensure that the XYP instrument is powered on.
• Ensure that the system is plugged into an outlet with current.
• If using a surge protector, see if the power strip is switched to the
On position.
• Remove the cable and reconnect.
• Check the fuses (see “Fuses” on page 8-10).