Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 217)

x MAP Technology Installation
PN 89-00002-00-069 Rev. A A - 11
2. Remove the clear plastic shield that covers the Sample Probe
area.
3. In a 96-well microtiter plate where overall height is no more than
0.75 inches, place the appropriate alignment tool in the plate.
For a standard plate with flat-bottom wells, stack two of the
larger (5.08 mm diameter) alignment discs together and place
them into well A1. For a filter bottom plate stack three of the
larger flat discs together in one well.
For a half-volume plate with flat-bottom wells, stack two of the
smaller (3.35 mm diameter) alignment discs together and place
them 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 XYP instrument with position A1 in the
top left corner and click Eject/Retract to retract the plate.
5. Use the 3/32 inch hexdrive wrench to loosen the height
adjustment locking screw. See Figure 141.
6. Click the Maintenance tab.
7. Verify that the correct location is selected with the appropriate
number of discs. The location must be the same as indicated in
the software or the location you choose. Click Sample Probe
Down to lower the sample probe.
8. Using the thumb wheel, lower the probe until it just touches the
top of the alignment discs or sphere.
9. Use a 3/32 inch hexdrive wrench to tighten the height adjustment
locking screw.
10. Click Sample Probe Up to raise the Sample Probe.
11. Replace the clear plastic shield that covers the Sample Probe
area.
Install the
Luminex XYP
Instrument
Reservoir
Use the Luminex XYP instrument reservoir for Luminex 100
analyzer maintenance functions.
Note: Alignment discs can be
placed in any well as long as
the well is designated in the
software.