Luminex xPONENT for MAGPIX 4.2 - Manual (Page 10)

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................1
Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................1
Elements of the Software .............................................................................................................................1
Home Page ...........................................................................................................................................1
Screen Elements ...................................................................................................................................3
System Monitor .....................................................................................................................................4
Help .......................................................................................................................................................5
Quick Start .............................................................................................................................................6
System Info Tab ....................................................................................................................................6
Basic Procedures .........................................................................................................................................7
Starting xPONENT ................................................................................................................................7
Adding a New License Key ...................................................................................................................8
Logging On to xPONENT ......................................................................................................................8
Initial Startup .........................................................................................................................................9
Daily Activities .....................................................................................................................................13
Shutting Down the Analyzer ................................................................................................................13
Logging Off and Exiting .......................................................................................................................14
Using Online Help ...............................................................................................................................14
Luminex Support ........................................................................................................................................15
Luminex Website .................................................................................................................................15
Contacting Technical Support .............................................................................................................15
Software Packages ....................................................................................................................................15
MAGPIX Technology .................................................................................................................................16
Running Assays with MAGPIX ..................................................................................................................17
General Guidelines ..............................................................................................................................17
Biological Samples ..............................................................................................................................18
Bead (Microsphere) Handling ..............................................................................................................18
Repetitive MagPlex Bead Measurements ...........................................................................................18
Classification and Reporter Fluorochromes ........................................................................................19
Fluidics 1 and Fluidics 2 ......................................................................................................................19
Sample Volume ...................................................................................................................................19
Plates ..................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2 Samples Page ..................................................................................................23
Samples Page Functionality ......................................................................................................................23
Edit Samples and Create Sample Subtab .................................................................................................24
Creating a New Sample List ................................................................................................................25
Editing a Sample List ...........................................................................................................................27
Chapter 3 Batches Page ...................................................................................................29
Batches Page Functionality .......................................................................................................................29
Setting Up Batches ....................................................................................................................................30
Using the Batches Page ............................................................................................................................30
Create a New Batch from an existing Protocol ....................................................................................31
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