Luminex 200 User Manual with LDS 1.7 Software - Manual (Page 42)

Luminex 200 User Manual for LDS Version 1.7
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Adjusting the
Sample Probe
Height
You must adjust the sample probe vertical height each time you
install a sample probe, change the type or style of microtiter plate,
move the instrument, or remove and replace the sample probe for
cleaning.
Figure 4-3. Sample Probe Height Adjustment Tools
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To adjust the sample probe vertical height:
1. Turn on the Luminex XYP, the Luminex analyzer, and the PC.
Wait for the Luminex Data Collector software to start.
2. If already installed, remove the clear plastic shield that covers
the sample probe area.
3. In a 96-well microtiter plate where overall height is no more than
0.75 inches (19 mm), place the appropriate alignment tool in the
plate:
For a standard plate with flat-bottom wells—stack two of the
larger (5.08 mm diameter) alignment discs together and place
them into well A1.
1. Cheminert Fitting 4. Adjustment Slide
2. Sample Probe Holder 5. Sample Probe
3. Probe Adjustment Screw
1
2
5
3
4
Note: Adjusting the sample
probe vertical height is critical.
Note: Verify that the microtiter
plate is not warped. Warped
plates can lead to incorrect
probe height adjustment.