Luminex 100 User Manual Version 1.7 - Manual (Page 135)

x MAP Technology Luminex Sheath Delivery System
PN 89-00002-00-063 Rev. A C - 3
Installation
‹ To install the Luminex SD system:
1. Locate the sheath fluid and waste bottles that are connected to
the Luminex 100 analyzer. Check that the sheath fluid bottle is
filled to just below the air intake valve.
2. Verify that the Luminex 100 analyzer is turned on and start the
Luminex Data Collector software. Perform the following tasks.
3. Calibrate the system. See “Calibration” on page 5-2.
4. After the pressure has stabilized, select Prime in the Luminex
Data Collector Main window. Then record the air and sheath
pressure shown in the System Monitor.
Air pressure: _______ psi.
Sheath Pressure: _______ psi.
Save this information. You will need it later in the installation
procedure and also if you return to the original sheath fluid and
waster bottle configuration.
5. At the end of the Prime cycle, disconnect the sheath fluid bottle.
Store it in a safe place. If you plan to use the Luminex SD
system waste line, disconnect the waste bottle.
6. Place the Luminex SD system near the sheath fluid connection
on the left side of the Luminex 100 analyzer. Make the following
connections:
• Connect the supplied sheath fluid line (blue fitting) to the
Sheath Out connector on the front of the Luminex SD
system. See Figure C-8.
• Connect the supplied air line (green fitting) to the Air In
connector on the front of the Luminex SD system. See
Figure C-8.
• Connect the other end of the sheath fluid line to the sheath
fluid connector on the left side of the Luminex 100 analyzer
(blue fitting).
• Connect the other end of the air line to the air connector on
the left side of the Luminex 100 analyzer (green fitting).
• If you are using the Luminex SD system waste line, connect
the waste line tubing to the waste connector on the left side
of the Luminex 100 analyzer (orange fitting). Place the other
end of the waste line into an appropriate biohazard
receptacle. Cut off excess tubing and make sure the waste
Note: Do not place the
Luminex SD on top of the
Luminex 100 Analyzer.