Luminex FLEXMAP 3D Hardware User Manual - Manual (Page 51)

Fluid Leaks
Fluid leaks can result in poor pressurization and failed sample acquisition.
TABLE 4. Fluid Leaks
Symptom Possible cause Solution
Fluid is pooled around the
FLEXMAP 3D instrument. Fittings or fluid lines are damaged. Turn off and disconnect the
instrument to avoid electrical
shock and contact Technical
Support.
Fluid drips from the sample
probe. The sample probe is clogged. See the section titled “ Clogs ”.
The sample valve is faulty. Contact Technical Support.
Fluid leaks from the front of
the instrument. The syringe seal leaks. Replace the syringe seal. See the
section titled “
Replacing the
Syringe Teflon Seals ”.
The syringe valve leaks. Hand-tighten the syringe
connection (silver knob) on the
syringe valve. Use the software to
run a prime command. If leaks
continue, contact Technical
Support.
Sample Probe Problems
Problems with the sample probe can lead to fluid leaks and pressurization problems, and
they can inhibit sample acquisition.
TABLE 5. Sample Probe Problems
Symptom Possible cause Solution
The sample probe leaks. The sample probe is clogged. See the section titled “ Clogs ”.
The sample arm is stuck in
the up or down position. The sample probe motor
connections are loose. Contact Technical Support.
The sample probe motor is faulty. Contact Technical Support.
Probe calibration not done. Perform Automatic Probe Height
Adjustment using the software.
The sample arm does not go
down smoothly. The microtiter plate is incorrectly
seated. Adjust the microtiter plate.
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