Luminex MAGPIX Hardware and Installation Manual - Manual (Page 75)

5. Replace the sample probe and tightly screw in the probe fitting until it clicks.
6.
Use the software to perform an automatic probe height adjustment.
NOTE: Perform an automatic probe height adjustment any time the probe is
reinstalled after removal.
Performing a Visual Inspection
Inspect MAGPIX weekly. Make sure the instrument is idle, so there are no moving parts.
Open the MAGPIX side access door and fluid compartment door and visually inspect for
leaks, corrosion, and other signs of improper function. Check all visible tubing connections.
Calibrating and Verifying MAGPIX
Calibration, with a follow-up verification, is another weekly procedure that can be performed
using the xPONENT for MAGPIX software. Refer to the MAGPIX User Quick Guide or the
Luminex xPONENT for MAGPIX Software User Manual for instructions.
Removing Clogs
If you frequently use MAGPIX to test concentrated serum or other debris-ridden samples,
Luminex recommends that you perform a clog removal routine weekly. Otherwise, you can
perform this procedure as needed. See Luminex xPONENT for MAGPIX Software User
Manual for instructions. Run the Remove Clog routine, using sodium hydroxide (0.1N NaOH)
in the Clean reservoir.
To remove clogs:
1. Put sodium hydroxide (0.1N NaOH) in the Clean reservoir of the off-plate reagent block.
2. Run the Remove Clog routine.
WARNING: Sodium hydroxide is extremely caustic. If it comes into contact
with skin, it can burn and cause tissue damage without causing
pain. Always wear gloves and goggles when working with
sodium hydroxide.
Monthly Procedures
Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces
Clean the exterior surfaces monthly.
To clean exterior surfaces:
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