Luminex xPONENT for MAGPIX 4.2 - Manual (Page 124)

• 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.
• 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.
• Export - Opens the Save As dialog box to specify a file name and location to save a
Routine file.
• Save As - Opens the Save Routine dialog box. Choose a routine name to save the routine
under. After saving, the new routine appears in the Routine Name list. This button only
appears if a routine has been customized or if a new routine has been made.
• 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.
• Run - Runs the selected routine or command.
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 MAGPIX
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.
NOTE: When you choose the CAL command, a Rinse command is
performed prior to the CAL. When the CAL is complete, two
additional Rinse commands are performed. This prevents a bubble
from loading into the chamber. Verify that you have sufficient room in
the reservoir to complete these Rinse commands.
When you choose the VER command, a Rinse command is
performed prior to the VER. When the VER is complete, an
additional Rinse command is performed. This prevents a bubble
from loading into the chamber. Verify that you have sufficient room in
the reservoir to complete these Rinse commands.
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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