Edit lot, Performing system maintenance, Performing individual maintenance commands – Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 User Manual
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Edit Lot
1. Open the Protocols page, then open the Protocols tab. Click the Stds & Ctrls tab.
2. In the Installed Kits And Lots section, select a lot and then click Edit. The Std/Ctrl
Details tab opens. Change the lot information as appropriate.
Performing System Maintenance
Performing Individual Maintenance Commands
Open the Maintenance page, then click the Auto Maint tab to display the automated
maintenance options. To perform an individual maintenance command, click on the
appropriate button in the Cmds & Routines tab. For a description of each of these
commands, see
WARNING:
Lack of proper maintenance can lead to inaccurate test results
and failure of system components. Please follow all scheduled
maintenance routines to ensure proper functioning of
equipment.
Perform System Calibration
Perform system calibration weekly. In addition, recalibrate the system if the delta cal
temperature exceeds +/-3ºC. For further information, see
.
Manage Maintenance Routines
You manage maintenance routines at the Cmds & Routines tab of the Maintenance page.
Open the Maintenance page, then click the Cmds & Routines tab.
Create New Routine
Create maintenance routines to facilitate your startup procedure, shutdown procedure,
troubleshooting, or calibration. Ensure that the maintenance routine you create is consistent
with the Luminex analyzer operations and maintenance requirements. See the Luminex
System Manual for more information.
1. Open the Maintenance page, then open the Cmds & Routines tab.
2. In the Routine Name list, click None.
3. In the Commands section, click one or more commands to add to the routine. These
commands display in the plate image and in the Command Sequence list.
4. To change a location (well or reservoir) for a command, click the command in the
Command Sequence list, then click the new location in the plate image.
NOTE: If you attempt to place two or more incompatible commands in the
same well, a message will display instructing you to change the
location of the command. Some commands can be run from the
same location, for example, multiple washes can be run from the
reservoir.
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