Luminex xPONENT 3.0 to xPONENT 3.1 Rev 2 Upgrade Instructions - Manual (Page 5)

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For ease in upgrading Luminex xPONENT software from 3.0 to 3.1 SP1, Luminex supplies
an upgrade kit. These instructions describe the requirements and procedures for using
that upgrade kit.
IMPORTANT: This upgrade kit is intended for use with a single Luminex analyzer
purchased after October 1, 2000. Installing it on more than one system violates the
software license and can cause legal and financial risk.
Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 is designed as a closed system. For networking questions,
contact the IT department for your company or refer to Microsoft help. Luminex does not
support individual network configurations.
Requirements
To use this upgrade kit, your system must satisfy the following requirements.
Firmware and Cables
Your Luminex system should have the following cables in place:
• USB cable from P1 on the Luminex 100 or Luminex 200 analyzer to a USB port on the
PC.
• CANBUS cable from P1 on the Luminex SD to P2 on the Luminex analyzer.
• Serial cable from the Luminex XYP to the PC.
All cable inputs are located on the back of the system components. P1 and P2 are clearly
labeled on both the analyzer and the SD.
These cables indicate that the correct firmware is installed on your Luminex system. If you
do not have these cables, contact Luminex Technical Support to discuss a firmware
upgrade.
CAUTION: Proceeding with the upgrade without the correct cables and
firmware can lead to data corruption.
Luminex Instruments
Your Luminex system should have a Luminex 100/200 analyzer bearing an Underwriters
Laboratories Inc. (UL) mark on the back, loaded with Luminex xPONENT 3.0 software and
shipped after October 1, 2000. To confirm that the analyzer meets this requirement, either
contact Luminex Technical Support with the serial number or locate the UL mark on the
back of the analyzer.
FIGURE 1. The Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Mark