Luminex 100 IS User Manual, Version 2.1 - Manual (Page 36)

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.1 x MAP Technology
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Adjust the Sample
Probe Vertical
Height
You need to adjust the vertical height of the Sample Probe each time
the type or style of microtiter plate is changed.
Figure 12. The Thumb Wheel and Height Adjustment Locking Screw
‹ To adjust the vertical height of the Sample Probe:
1. Turn on the XYP instrument, the Luminex 100 analyzer, and PC.
Wait for the Luminex 100 IS software to start.
2. Remove the clear plastic shield that covers the sampling probe
area.
3. In a 96-well microtiter plate where overall height is no more than
0.75 inches, place appropriate alignment tool in the plate.
For a standard plate with flat-bottomed wells, stack two of the
larger (5.08 mm diameter) alignment discs together and place
into well A1.
For a half-volume plate with flat-bottomed wells, stack two of
the smaller (3.35 mm diameter) alignment discs together and
place into well A1.
For a plate with conical wells, place one alignment sphere into
well A1.
4. Click Eject/Retract to eject the plate. Place the 96-well
microtiter plate on the plate with position A1 in the top left
corner and click Eject/Retract to retract the plate.
Height adjustment
locking screw
Thumb wheel