Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 204)

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.3
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• Luminex XYP instrument—Continue to use the serial
interface cable between the PC and Luminex XYP.
Luminex 100 Analyzer
Firmware Upgrade
Follow the steps in this section to update and verify the Luminex 100
analyzer firmware.
Perform the Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3 software update before
installing firmware upgrade tools and firmware files. See Luminex
100 IS 2.3 Software Installation (page B-14) for the procedure.
Connect Cable There are two types of interface cable that connect between the
Luminex 100 analyzer and the PC; one is a serial cable and the other
is a USB cable.
• To upgrade from Luminex 100 Version 1.7, use the existing
serial interface cable. Then, replace with USB cable after the
upgrade.
• To upgrade from Luminex 100 IS Version 2.1 or 2.2, use the
existing USB cable.
Upgrade Firmware To upgrade the Luminex 100 analyzer firmware:
1. Close any open applications.
2. On the PC desktop click
StartÖProgramsÖLuminexÖLXRÖLX Firmware. The LX
Firmware Update Tool dialog box opens. See Figure B-19.
3. Notice in the Detector Device text box (item 2 in Figure B-19)
that the top line displays the current firmware version and the
second line displays the firmware status. That is, either an update
is available or the firmware is up-to-date. See note.
If the second line indicates that the firmware is up-to-date, then
click Close. No further action is required. If an update version is
available, then continue with step 4.
Note: If you are not familiar
with connecting the cables
refer to Luminex 100 IS
System Setup (page B-1).