Bio-Rad Bio-Plex® 200 Systems - Manual (Page 20)

Fig. 13. Waste and sheath fluid bottle connections.
Note: To set up the 20 L sheath fluid cube container for use, remove tape from box and lift off
the round white cover. Pull spout out of the box. Unscrew cap and replace it with the spigot cap
included in the box.
Note: The waste bottle must be emptied and the sheath bottle must be refilled after reading two
assay plates.
Note: If you have an HTF it should be set up after the initial reader setup is complete.
3.6 Computer and Monitor Connections
When you receive the Bio-Plex 200 system, please transfer the computer’s registration to your
company’s name.
1. Unpack the computer and place it on a bench adjacent to the array reader. Typical computer
placement is to the right of the array reader since sheath and waste fluid bottles are located
on the instrument’s left side. DO NOT place the computer on top of the array reader.
2. Unpack the monitor and place it on top of the computer, or in another suitable place.
DO NOT place the monitor on top of the array reader.
3. Connect the monitor to the computer, install the power cords into the respective power
connectors, and plug into an approved outlet.
4. Connect the keyboard and mouse.
5. Your computer will be loaded with Bio-Plex Manager™ software during installation. See
Section 3.7 for software loading requirements.
3.7 Software Installation
3.7.1 System Software Loading
Your computer will be loaded with Bio-Plex Manager™ software during installation. However, in
the event that it is necessary to reload the software, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the communication cable that connects the computer to the array reader at the
computer (USB port), if not already done.
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Empty when waste
fluid reaches this level
Fill when sheath fluid
reaches this level