Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7 - Manual (Page 99)

x MAP Technology Troubleshooting
PN 89-00002-00-063 Rev. A 8 - 5
Sample Probe
Problems with the sample probe can lead to fluid leaks and
pressurization problems, as well as inhibit sample acquisition.
Symptom Possible Problem Solution
Sample probe leak The sample probe is clogged. Clean the sample probe. See
page 7-4.
Sample arm stuck in the up
position The system isn’t properly
pressurized. If a PRESSURIZATION error
message displays, see
Pressurization on page 8-3.
Sample arm stuck in the down
position The sample probe height is too
low, or the path to the well is
blocked. DO NOT turn off Luminex XYP
instrument.
1. Remove the blue light housing
on the Luminex 100 analyzer.
2. Unscrew the tubing connector
connecting the sample tube to
the top of the sample arm.
The system monitor changes
from “Busy” to “Running”
and sample acquisition
continues. Click Cancel to
make adjustments before
continuing with the rest of the
samples.
3. If sample arm still does not
raise, save all the data that has
been collected to this point.
Turn off the analyzer, but
LEAVE THE XYP instrument
turned on.
4. Exit Data Collector.
5. Turn the analyzer back on and
restart the software.
6. Replace the sample tubing
and blue light. Adjust the
sample arm.
7. Run a calibration with water
to reset the sample probe
optical switch.