Luminex IS Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 102)

Luminex IS Software Manual for Version 2.3
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To sanitize the fluidics in the analyzer:
1. On the Maintenance tab, click Eject/Retract.
2. Put the bleach solution in the reservoir.
3. Click OK. The plate holder retracts, and the system performs the
Sanitize command.
4. Run two Wash commands.
Run a Wash
Command
Use the wash command as part of shutdown procedure, and as
needed, especially after calibration and after sanitizing. Place at least
200 mL in a microtiter well or fill the Luminex XYP reservoir with
distilled water.
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To perform a Wash command:
1. On the Maintenance tab, click Eject/Retract.
2. Click Wash. A confirmation dialog box opens telling you to
place solution in the reservoir.
3. Put distilled water in the reservoir.
4. Click OK. The plate holder retracts, and the system performs the
Wash command.
Perform a Soak
Command
Soak the sample probe to prevent the sheath fluid crystals from
forming in the sample probe.
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To perform a soak command:
1. On the Maintenance tab, click Eject/Retract.
2. Select Reservoir from the dropdown menu next to the Soak
button, then click Soak. A confirmation dialog box opens telling
you to place solution in the reservoir.
3. Put distilled water in the reservoir.
4. Click OK. The plate holder retracts, and the system performs the
Soak command.
Exit Luminex IS
2.3 Software
When you exit the system a confirmation dialog box prompts you to
verify that you really want to exit the system.
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To exit the system:
On the File menu, click Exit, then click Yes.