User Manual, Version 2.3

xMAP Technology Maintenance and Cleaning
PN 89-00002-00-071 Rev. C 6 - 5
3. Open both doors of the analyzer and clean all accessible surfaces
with detergent followed by a 10% to 20% bleach solution and
then plain distilled water.
4. Dry the sheet metal surfaces to prevent corrosion.
5. Plug in and power on the Luminex 100 analyzer, the Luminex
XYP instrument, and the Luminex SD system.
6. Calibrate the system as outlined in “Calibration Procedures” on
page 5-46.
Calibration and System
Controls
Run calibration and system controls at least once a month during
routine use and:
• following installation
• if the system is moved
• if a part is replaced
• if the delta calibration temperature shown on the system monitor
(located on the Diagnostics tab) is more than ±3 degrees.
Each step usually takes less than one minute. You must run xMAP
controls after each calibration. See “Run System xMAP Controls”
on page 5-49.
Every Six Months
Luminex 100 Analyzer Air
Intake Filter
 To replace the analyzer air intake filter:
1. Disconnect the Luminex 100 analyzer from ac power by turning
off the power switch on the rear of the analyzer, then unplugging
the power cord from the wall source.
2. On the back of the Luminex 100 analyzer, in the upper left
corner, remove the screw at the top of the panel and open the
panel door.
3. Grasp the tubing and pull the filter 3 to 4 inches from the unit.
See Figure 6-2.
Note: Hold on to the tubing!
Do not allow the tubing to fall
inside the the analyzer.