Luminex xPONENT for MAGPIX 4.2 - Manual (Page 26)

Running the System Initialization Routine
1. On the Home page, click System Initialization under Daily Activities. The Auto Maint
tab opens. On the Auto Maint tab, the System Initialization option is automatically
selected.
2. Verify that the correct lot kit is displayed in the Calibration and Performance
Verification drop down field and that the correct reagents (for example, VER and
Fluidics reagents) have been added to the off-plate reagent block.
3. Fill reservoir RB1 3/4 full of 70% isopropanol or ethanol.
4. Verify that the Rinse reservoir RD1 is empty.
5. Click Retract.
6. Click Run.
Daily Activities
System Initialization - Perform a system initialization routine.
NOTE: Luminex recommends weekly calibration and daily verification. For
daily use, verify your System Initialization setting is set to Fluidics
Prep and Performance Verification in the Admin System Setup tab.
Refer to
Maintenance Page for detailed maintenance instructions.
Shutdown - Perform the shutdown routine.
Probe and Heater - Adjust the probe height or plate heater.
Drive Fluid Lot - Enter the Drive Fluid lot number, which is printed on the box in which the
fluid container was shipped. This information is optional.
Create a New Batch from a new Protocol - Creates a new batch from a new protocol by
opening the Settings tab of the Batches page. You can create protocols while creating a
batch, and can save the protocol before or after you run the batch.
Create a New Batch from the highlighted Protocol below - Creates a new batch using a
selected protocol from the Installed Protocols list. This button displays the same fields as
the Create a new batch from existing Protocol button on the Batches page.
Scroll - Use the up and down arrows to scroll through the list of installed protocols.
View - Opens the Settings tab of the Protocols page to view the selected protocol. This tab
enables viewing the settings, analytes, and plate layout for the selected protocol.
Sys Info - Opens the System Info tab of the Maintenance page. If the instrument is
connected and powered on, the System Information page displays licensing information, the
instrument serial number, the date of the last Calibration, Verification, Fluidics tests, and
other important information.
Reports - Opens the Reports tab of the Results page.
Return to the Home page at any time by clicking Home at the top of the screen.
Shutting Down the Analyzer
Run the daily shutdown routine to prevent clogs and crystallization of salt in the sample
probe. Clogs and crystallization of salt in the sample probe can cause problems with
calibration, verification, and data acquistion; they can also cause sample splashing. Shut
down the system properly to ensure system integrity.
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