Software Owner manual

PN 89-00002-00-144 Rev. B 3 - 1

Maintenance and Cleaning

To ensure accurate test results, properly clean and maintain the

Luminex 200 system. Read and follow all instructions in this section.

For your convenience, a maintenance log form is included at the end

of this chapter.

It is important to use only xMAP Sheath Fluid or other Luminex-

approved sheath fluid. U

SE OF NON-LUMINEX APPROVED SHEATH

FLUID SHALL CONSTITUTE “IMPROPER USE” AND MAY VOID

WARRANTY RIGHTS PROVIDED BY LUMINEX AND/OR ITS

AUTHORIZED PARTNER.

Do not remove the analyzer cover under any circumstances!

Daily Maintenance If the system is powered on, but idle for more than four hours, click

the Maintenance tab. Click Warmup. Wait 30 minutes for the

Luminex 200 analyzer and the optics system to warm up.

Before Running Samples  Before you run samples:

1. Turn the Luminex 200 analyzer on. The system begins warming

automatically.

2. Verify the levels of sheath fluid and waste fluid.

3. Click Prime to prime the analyzer, then click OK.

Warning: When analyzing potentially infectious biological

samples on the Luminex 200 analyzer, follow standard

laboratory safety practices. These safety precautions should also

be taken when cleaning or maintaining the analyzer.