Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 128)

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.2 x MAP Technology
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together and subtracted from the other samples to obtain a net
flourescence intensity (MFI).
Templates
When creating batches or multi-batches, you must select a template
to associate to the batch.
Templates are predefined command sequences set by assay kit
manufacturers to use during batch acquisition. Refer to the Luminex
100 IS Developer Guide for xMAP Technology Version 2.2 for
template details.
Import a Template Your assay kit may provide a template specific to the kit. The
template is supplied on a diskette or CD. You need to import new
templates to the system only once. Templates include standards,
controls, both standards and controls, maintenance commands, and
acquisition commands.
‹ To import a template from a diskette or CD:
1. Insert the kit’s diskette or CD into the appropriate drive.
2. Click Import Template on the toolbar or select from the File
menu. The Import Template dialog box appears. See Figure 68.
Figure 68. Import Template Dialog Box
3. Select the Look in drop-down arrow and navigate to the diskette
or CD drive containing the template. The diskette drive is
typically drive A: and the CD drive is typically drive D.
Caution: Do not alter predefined templates.