Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 39)

x MAP Technology The System
PN 89-00002-00-069 Rev. A 3 - 13
connector is green, the sheath fluid connector is blue, and the waste
fluid connector is orange. See Figure 8
.
1. Sheath fluid connector (blue)
2. Air connector (green)
3. Waste connector (orange)
Figure 8. Air, Waste, and Sheath Fluid Connectors
If you install the Luminex Sheath Delivery system, see the Luminex
Sheath Delivery System appendix for additional information.
Sheath Fluid
Container (not
shown)
For proper operation, this container must be placed at the same
level as the base of the Luminex XYP instrument. The sheath fluid
container should not be placed on top of the Luminex 100 analyzer.
The sheath fluid level should be below the air inlet connection and
above the sheath outlet connection.
Waste Fluid
Container (not
shown)
This receives waste from the system. Waste levels must be
manually monitored. Do not allow the waste container to overflow!
Empty the waste container each time the sheath fluid container is
filled. The waste container should not be placed on top of the
instrument.
Optical
The optical system consists of the optical assembly and the excitation
lasers. The optical assemblies do not require manual adjustment by
the user.
1 3 2
Note: Sheath fluid levels must
be monitored manually. Check
the sheath fluid level before
starting a run or procedure.
Warning: If biological samples have been tested with the
system, use your standard laboratory safety practices.