Lum/nex ® Luminex® xPONENT® 3.0 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT® 3.
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Upgrading Luminex xPONENT Release 3.0 to Release 3.
For ease in upgrading Luminex xPONENT software from 3.0 to 3.1 SP1, Luminex supplies an upgrade kit. These instructions describe the requirements and procedures for using that upgrade kit. IMPORTANT: This upgrade kit is intended for use with a single Luminex analyzer purchased after October 1, 2000. Installing it on more than one system violates the software license and can cause legal and financial risk. Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 is designed as a closed system.
Upgrading Luminex xPONENT Release 3.0 to Release 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Your Luminex system should also have a Luminex XYP with a UL mark on the back (UL), purchased after May 30, 2001. Older versions do not contain hardware that enables the Luminex analyzer to maintain and detect sampling position errors. To confirm that the XYP meets this requirement, contact Luminex Technical Support with the serial number.
Upgrade Kit Contents These items come with all upgrade kits: • Installation CD for xPONENT 3.1 SP1, including Release Notes. This also includes a series of links to Luminex services: General contact information, manuals (PDF format), training (xMAP University), support, and field service. If your PC is not connected to the internet, only the installation and Release Notes links are active.
Upgrading Luminex xPONENT Release 3.0 to Release 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use WARNING: While upgrading your Luminex system, take all standard laboratory precautions. If your analyzer has been exposed to a biohazard, sanitize it before performing any upgrades. Archiving Files If you want to import your files to xPONENT 3.1 SP1, you need to archive them. If you are moving to a new PC, back up the archived files to a CD so that you can download them to your new PC.
Uninstalling Luminex xPONENT 3.0 After backing up your data files, uninstall xPONENT 3.0. Perform this step only if you did not get a new PC for your Luminex system. CAUTION: Follow these steps in the order listed to ensure proper installation and system operation. To uninstall xPONENT 3.0: 1. Close xPONENT 3.0. 2. If the Luminex service icon is displayed in the system tray at the lower right of your screen, right-click it, then click Exit. The icon vanishes. FIGURE 2. The Luminex Service Icon 3.
Upgrading Luminex xPONENT Release 3.0 to Release 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use To install the software: 1. Click Install xPONENT to begin installation of xPONENT 3.1 SP1. 2. An Internet Explorer dialog box opens with the following text: Active content can harm your computer or disclose personal information. Are you sure that you want to allow CDs to run active content on your computer? Click Yes to continue NOTE: This step may not occur in all installations. 3.
To install the xCONVERT Data Conversion Utility: 1. Click Install xPONENT file conversion utility. A File Download – Security Warning dialog box opens. 2. Click Run. An Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box opens. 3. Click Run. An xCONVERT Setup dialog box opens (.NET Framework 2.0). NOTE: This step may not occur in all installations. 4. Click Accept. An xCONVERT Setup dialog box opens (for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition). NOTE: This step may not occur in all installations. 5. Click Accept.
Upgrading Luminex xPONENT Release 3.0 to Release 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use Verifying the Firmware Verify that the firmware version for the Luminex analyzer and Luminex XYP are correct. To verify the firmware: 1. Start xPONENT 3.1 SP1. 2. On the Maintenance page, open the System Info tab. Locate the firmware fields. • Firmware Version should display 2.3.9 for Luminex 100 and 2.6.1 for Luminex 200. • XY Firmware Version should display 2.1.15. 3.
