Luminex 100 IS User Manual, Version 2.1 - Manual (Page 148)

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.1 x MAP Technology
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Verify the System
With System
Controls
‹ To verify your system:
1. Vortex xMAP reagent containers to ensure homogeneity.
2. Load a microtiter plate with CON1, CON2, and sheath fluid in
the designated wells.
3. Click Eject/Retract. The plate holder ejects.
4. Place the plate on the plate holder.
5. Fill the XYP instrument reservoir with a solution of 70%
isopropanol.
6. Click Eject/Retract. The plate holder retracts.
7. If you are using a new lot, click New Control Targets from the
Maintenance tab, fill in the required information, and click OK.
8. Click Alcohol Flush. A Confirmation Screen dialog box
appears.
9. Click OK and wait until the alcohol flush completes. The Device
Status section on the status bar changes from yellow to green and
says Standby. This takes about five minutes.
10. Click CON1. A Confirmation Screen dialog box appears.
11. Click OK and wait until the CON1 completes. The Device Status
section on the status bar changes from yellow to green and says
Standby.
12. Click CON2. A Confirmation Screen dialog box appears.
13. Click OK and wait until the CON2 completes. The Device Status
section on the status bar changes from yellow to green and says
Standby.
14. Click Wash. A Confirmation Screen dialog box appears.
15. Click OK and wait until the Wash completes. The Device Status
section on the status bar changes from Running to Succeeded or
Failed upon completion.