Luminex system overview – Luminex 200 User Manual with LDS 1.7 Software User Manual

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Luminex 200 User Manual for LDS Version 1.7

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MAP Technology

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PN 89-00002-00-150 Rev. A

and be UL listed, CSA certified, CE marked for nondomestic use
when used internationally.

Vortex

Use VWR product number 58816-121: Speed range 0-3200 rpm or
equivalent.

Bath Sonicator

Use Cole-Parmer

®

product number 08849-00: Operating frequency

55 kHz or equivalent.

Luminex System

Overview

The Luminex analyzer consists of three subsystems: electronic,
fluidic, and optical. In addition, several Luminex XYP system
features are present. The Luminex XYP instrument is a self-
contained system with one access door that contains a plate holder
and a reservoir. A heater plate can be placed in the plate holder.

The following section describes the user-accessible components of
each subsystem, along with the XYP features. Chapter 7,
"Maintenance and Cleaning", desc
ribes routine maintenance for each
of these components.

Electronic

Power Input

Module

The power input modules contain the on/off switch and fuses.

Communications

Ports (DB9-PIN)

The communications port connects the Luminex analyzer or the
Luminex XYP to the computer, and the Luminex SD system to the
Luminex analyzer.

Luminex Analyzer

Ventilation Filter

Located on the bottom of the Luminex analyzer, the filter must be
checked and cleaned as necessary. For proper ventilation, do not
obstruct the area below and allow at least two inches (5 cm) of
clearance around the Luminex analyzer.

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