Luminex xPONENT 4.2 for FLEXMAP - Manual (Page 113)

NOTE: You should perform a Self Test as part of your scheduled weekly
maintenance.
Click a command to add it to a new routine, to modify an existing routine, or to run the single
command. It will appear in the plate image to the right of the Commands. You can also
select a location first, which places the command where you choose. To change the location
of a command already on the plate, select it in the Command Sequence, and then click a
different well or reservoir in the plate image.
NOTE: When you modify an existing routine, by adding or clearing a
command, the routine name defaults to None in the Routine Name
drop-down menu and the Save As button appears. Remember to
save your new routine to make it available for future use.
Command Sequence - When you select a routine, the individual commands in the routine
appear in order in the Command Sequence list. The list includes the name of each
command, location, status, and any additional information.
• Self Test - Performs a self-diagnostic to see if the system and all operations are
functioning correctly.
NOTE: You should perform a Self Test as part of your scheduled weekly
maintenance.
• Report - Opens the Reports tab with Calibration and Verification Reports selected in
the Report: list. Click Generate to view the selected report.
• Import - Displays the Open dialog box to select a routine file to import. Select a file and
click Open to import it.
• Cancel - Cancels changes made to the default location of one of the commands in the
Command Sequence. Click it to cancel those changes. This button only appears if
changes have been made to the command sequence.
Creating a 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 FLEXMAP 3D
Installation and Hardware User Manual for more information.
To create a new routine:
1. Open the Maintenance page, then open the Cmds & Routines tab.
2. In the Routine Name list, click None.
3. In the Plate Name list, select the plate that you will use for the new routine.
4. 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.
5. 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 displays 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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