Luminex 100 IS Version 2.2 - Manual (Page 78)

Luminex 100 IS User Manual Version 2.2 x MAP Technology
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Maintenance Tab
At the Maintenance tab you perform maintenance commands, XYP
commands, and calibration and verification commands during system
use. See Figure 35.
Figure 35. Maintenance Tab
Maintenance Commands
Perform these commands to maintain your system and to keep it in
optimal working condition. Follow the step-by-step instructions for
each command (found after this section) when using as-needed
maintenance operations. Some of the commands are also available on
the Home tab. The available commands are:
• Warmup
• Prime
• Backflush
• Alcohol Flush - must use the Luminex XYP reservoir due to
volume requirement
• Sanitize - must use the Luminex XYP reservoir due to volume
requirement
• Wash
• Drain
• Soak
• Self Diagnostics
When the system processes a command that you select from the
Maintenance tab, an animated gear graphic appears for a short time
in the upper-right corner of the Maintenance tab. The system labels
Note: The Sanitize command
performs a similar function as
the alcohol flush command.
However, the sanitize
command uses 10% to 20%
household bleach to
decontaminate sample lines
and the cuvette after
biohazard contact.