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Luminex MAGPIX Installation and Hardware User (IVD) User Manual

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Luminex IVD MAGPIX Hardware Installation and User Manual

Mechanical Subsystem............................................................................................. 42
Optical Subsystem.................................................................................................... 44

Recommended Additional Equipment............................................................................ 44

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) or Surge Protector.......................................... 44
Printer ....................................................................................................................... 45
Barcode Labels......................................................................................................... 45
Vortex ....................................................................................................................... 45
Bath Sonicator .......................................................................................................... 45

System Specifications.................................................................................................... 45

General Specifications.............................................................................................. 45
Environmental Conditions......................................................................................... 45
Electronics ................................................................................................................ 46
Optics ....................................................................................................................... 46
Fluidics ..................................................................................................................... 46
Microtiter Plates........................................................................................................ 46
Microspheres ............................................................................................................ 46

Chapter 5: Operational and Maintenance Procedures........................................................ 47

General Maintenance Precautions................................................................................. 47
Accessing the Side Compartment.................................................................................. 48
Daily Procedures ........................................................................................................... 48

Initializing MAGPIX................................................................................................... 48
Verifying MAGPIX..................................................................................................... 48
Maintaining Fluids..................................................................................................... 49
Shutting Down MAGPIX ........................................................................................... 49

Weekly Procedures ....................................................................................................... 50

Cleaning MAGPIX .................................................................................................... 50
Cleaning the Sample Probe...................................................................................... 50
Performing a Visual Inspection................................................................................. 51
Calibrating and Verifying MAGPIX ........................................................................... 51
Removing Clogs ....................................................................................................... 51

Monthly Procedures ....................................................................................................... 52
Semi-Annual Procedures ............................................................................................... 52

Maintaining Air Filters ............................................................................................... 52
Replacing the Syringe Seal ...................................................................................... 54

Annual Procedures ........................................................................................................ 55

Replacing the Sample Probe Tube .......................................................................... 55
Replacing the Drive Fluid Filter ................................................................................ 56

As Needed Maintenance................................................................................................ 57

Replacing Fuses....................................................................................................... 57

Maintenance Logs.......................................................................................................... 58

Short Term Maintenance - One Week...................................................................... 58
Long Term Maintenance - One Year ........................................................................ 59

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting Procedures ............................................................................. 61

Overview ........................................................................................................................ 61
Power Supply Problems................................................................................................. 62
Communication Problems.............................................................................................. 62
Clogs.............................................................................................................................. 63