Luminex IS Version 2.3 - Manual (Page 55)

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MAP Technology Luminex 2.3 Software
PN 89-00002-00-110 Rev. B 45
12. Click CAL2, then click OK. Wait until CAL2 completes.
The Device Status section in the status bar changes from “Running”
to “Standby” and the Diagnostics tab turns red. The System Monitor
on the Diagnostics tab displays the date and time in green if CAL1
and CAL2 are successful.
The Diagnostics tab turns red if all substances (CAL or CON) have
not been run and under the following conditions:
• the first time the software is opened
• the first time a system is calibrated
• a new database is installed
• an old database is restored
• a CAL or CON fails.
You must run system controls following calibration. Continue with
the following “Run System xMAP Controls” section.
Run System xMAP
Controls
Run System xMAP controls to verify calibration. Dispense the
Control microspheres into the microtiter plate at the same time that
you dispense the Calibration microspheres. See “Run System xMAP
Calibrators” on page 43.
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To verify system calibration with controls:
1. In the Maintenance tab, click New CON Targ. The Update
CON Target Information dialog box opens. See Figure 26.
2. Enter the CON1 lot number, expiration date, and the values
listed from the COQ included with your system controls into the
CON1 entry boxes. If you are using a previously entered lot,
select it from the drop-down menu in the Current CON 1 group
box or click Import to import the information. See page 47 for
more details on importing a lot.
3. Repeat step 2 for the CON2 lot information.