Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 207)

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MAP Technology Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Firmware Installation
PN 89-00002-00-072 Rev. C B - 25
version listed in the upgrade document. Your upgrade kit
instructions list the correct version number.
Luminex SD System
Firmware Update
If you are upgrading the firmware for more than one component (for
instance, the SD and the XYP), you must upgrade the SD system
first.Follow the steps in this section to update and verify the Luminex
SD system firmware.
Update Firmware
To update the Luminex SD system firmware:
1. Close any open applications.
2. Turn off the power to the SD, XYP, and LX100.
3. Remove the serial cable from the Luminex XYP instrument and
plug it into P2 on the back of the SD system.
4. Turn power back on to the SD system.
5. On the PC desktop click
StartÖProgramsÖLuminexÖLXRÖLX Firmware. The LX
Firmware Update Tool dialog box opens. See Figure B-19.
6. Select the SD Device option button. Notice in the Movement
Device text box (item 3 in Figure B-19) that the top line displays
the current version of the Luminex SD system firmware and that
the second line displays its status.
7. 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 8
8. Click Upgrade adjacent to the Movement Device text box. The
Confirm SD Firmware Download dialog box opens. Click Yes to
continue with the upgrade. Click No to return to the previous
dialog box.
9. The Download In Progress dialog box opens displaying the
progress. Read the information presented on the dialog box.
When the download is finished the Status text box displays
Download Complete. Click OK.
10. Turn off the power for 5 seconds, then turn it back on.
Note: If you are directed by
Technical Support or by upgrade
kit instructions to upgrade to a
specific firmware version, then
click the Browse button and
select the desired firmware
version from the Open dialog box.
Note: If you are upgrading the
Luminex XYP instrument firmware
consider doing it at this time, then
verify the Luminex 100 analyzer
and the Luminex XYP instrument
at the same time.