Document Outline

• Contents
• Introduction
  • About This Manual
  • The Luminex 100 IS 2.3 System
    • Intended Use
  • Technical Support
  • Luminex Website
• Safety
  • Symbols
  • Warnings and Notes
  • Safety Precautions
    • FCC Label
    • Fluidics
    • Luminex 100 Analyzer Laser
    • Barcode Reader Laser
    • Mechanical
    • Biological
    • Heat
    • Blue Indicator Light
  • Decontaminating the Luminex 100 Analyzer for Return Shipment
• The System
  • Theory of Operation
  • Hardware
  • xMAP Technology Reagents
  • Required Laboratory Reagents
  • Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software
  • Luminex 100 IS Performance Specification
    • Speed
    • Accuracy and Precision
    • Sensitivity
    • Capacity
  • Luminex 100 Analyzer General
    • Optics
    • Fluidics
    • Electronics
  • Luminex XYP Instrument General
  • Luminex SD System General
  • PC Specifications
    • Recommended Additional Equipment
      • Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)
      • Surge Protector
      • Printer
      • Barcode Labels
      • Vortex
      • Bath Sonicator
  • System Overview
    • Electronics
      • Power Input Module
      • Communications Ports(SB9-PIN)
      • Luminex 100 Analyzer Ventilation Filter
      • Luminex XYP Instrument Ventilation Filter
    • Fluidics
      • Sample Arm
      • Luminex XYP Instrument Sample Probe
      • Cheminert® Fitting
      • Access Doors
      • Air Intake Filter
      • Syringe
      • Sheath Filter
      • Air, Waste, and Sheath Fluid Connectors
      • Luminex Sheath Delivery System
      • Waste Fluid Container
    • Optical
    • xMAP Technology Reagents
• Basic Concepts
  • Background Information
  • Fluidics
  • Excitation
  • xMAP Microspheres
  • Software Overview
• Using Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software
  • Main Window
    • Menu Bar
    • Toolbar
    • Tabs
      • Home tab
      • Run Batch Tab
      • Maintenance Tab
      • Diagnostics tab
      • Acquisition Detail Tab
    • Status Bar
  • Secondary Windows
    • Batch Setup Window
    • Analysis Window
      • Errors Tab
      • Standards Tab
      • Samples Tab
      • Replicate Averaging
  • Commands
    • Acquire Patient
    • Add Batch
    • Alcohol Flush
    • Autoscale
    • Autosize
    • Backflush
    • CAL1
    • CAL2
    • Cancel (Command)
    • Cancel All
    • Change Lot
    • CON1
    • CON2
    • Connect to Instrument
    • Create New Multi-Batch
    • Delete Batch
    • Density/Decaying
    • Display Confirmation Screens
    • Disconnect from the Instrument
    • Drain
    • Eject/Retract
    • Enable Raw Data Storage
    • Export Batch Data
    • Export CAL
    • Export CON
    • Export Data
    • Help
    • Import Calibration
    • Import Control
    • Import Template
    • Insert
    • Invalidate Control
    • Invalidate Standard
    • Load Patient List
    • Log/Linear
    • Maximize/Minimize
    • Next Test
    • New Advanced Batch
    • New Batch
    • New CAL Targ.
    • New CON Targ.
    • New Lot
    • Open Batch
    • Open Help
    • Open Incomplete Batch
    • Open Multi-Batch
    • Pause
    • Previous Test
    • Prime
    • Print Batch Worklist
    • Print Report
    • Recalc
    • Replay Batch
    • Report Raw Fluorescence
    • Resume
    • Sample Probe Down
    • Sanitize
    • Save and Load
    • Save Only
    • Self Diagnostics
    • Show Bead
    • Single Step
    • Skip [wells]
    • Soak
    • Start Analysis
    • Start (Plate)
    • Statistics
    • Test Sort Orders
    • Validate Control
    • Validate Standard
    • View Batch Data
    • Warmup
    • Wash
    • Zoom
  • Procedures
    • Using the Online Help
    • Setting Software Options
      • Define General Tab Information
      • Define Company Information Tab
      • Define Data Export Tab Information
    • Setting up the Favorites List
    • Startup Procedures
      • Warm Up the System
      • Prime the System
      • Backflush the System
      • Run an Alcohol Flush
      • Run a Wash Cycle
      • Set Luminex XYP Instrument Heater Temperature
    • Calibration Procedures
      • Run System xMAP Calibrators
      • Run System xMAP Controls
      • Selecting Existing CAL or CON Lots
      • Importing CAL or CON Lots
      • Exporting CAL or CON lots
    • Batch Setup Procedures
      • Importing Templates
      • Create a New Batch
      • Open a Batch
      • Copying and Exporting Batch Data
      • Clear a Batch from the System
      • Replay a Batch
      • Delete a Batch
      • Create a Multi- Batch
      • Open a Multi- Batch
      • Process Multiple Plates
      • Re-Run or Recover Incomplete Batch
      • Scan in Samples With a Barcode Reader
      • Add a Patient List
      • Edit a Patient List
      • Assign Sample Dilution Factors
      • Create a New Advanced Batch
    • Managing Assay Lots
      • Create a New Lot
      • Edit Lot Information on an Unused Template
      • Edit Lot Information on a Used Template
      • Import Lot to an Existing Template
      • Export a Lot from an Existing Template
    • Analyzing Batches and Multi-Batches
      • Customize Data Analysis Settings
      • Enable Automatic Analysis
      • Analyze Processed Batch Data
      • View Detailed Test Analysis
      • Validating or Invalidating Standards and Controls
      • Change Lot
    • Running Reports and Analyses
      • Report Types
      • Export Batch Data
      • Print Data Analysis Report
    • Database Management Procedures
      • Back Up the Database
      • Delete Database Entries
      • Restore Database Data
    • Maintenance Procedures
      • Drain the Analyzer
      • Run Self- Diagnostics
      • Using the Cleanup Utility
    • Daily Shutdown Procedures
      • Sanitize the System
      • Run a Wash Command
      • Perform a Soak Command
      • Exit Luminex IS 2.3 Software
• Maintenance and Cleaning
  • Daily Maintenance
    • Before Running Samples
    • After Running Samples
  • Routine Tasks
    • Sheath and Waste Fluids
      • Refill the Sheath Fluid Container
      • Empty the Waste Container
  • Weekly
    • Visual Inspection
    • Run Self-Diagnostics
    • Clean Sample Probe
    • Flush the System
  • Monthly
    • Clean the Sample Probe
    • Clean Exterior Surfaces
    • Calibration and System Controls
  • Every Six Months
    • Luminex 100 Analyzer Air Intake Filter
    • Luminex XYP Instrument Air Intake Filter
    • Syringe Seal
    • Luminex 100 Analyzer Ventilation Filter
  • Annually
    • Sheath Filter
  • As required
    • Fuses
  • Maintenance Log
• Troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting the Luminex 100 IS System
  • Power Supply Problems
  • Communication
  • Pressurization
  • Fluid Leaks
  • Sample Probe
  • Calibration and Control Problems
  • Acquisition Problems
  • Bead Detail Irregularities
  • Error States
  • System Error Messages
  • Sample Error Messages
  • Luminex SD Problems
    • Filter
    • Malfunction
    • Draining the Reservoir
  • Verification
• Product Numbers
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • xMAP Reagents
  • Training
• Glossary
• Luminex 100 IS System Installation
  • Overview
  • Luminex 100 IS System Setup
    • Connect the Luminex 100 analyzer and Luminex XYP to the PC
    • Install the Luminex XYP Instrument Sample Probe
    • Power On System Components
    • Accept the Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software License Agreement
    • Adjust the Sample Probe Vertical Height
    • Install the Luminex XYP Instrument Reservoir
    • Calibrate and Verify the System
    • Install the SD System
    • Install the Luminex XYP Instrument Heater Block
  • Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software Installation
    • Luminex 100 Version 1.7 with Windows 98 to Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3
      • Install New PC
      • Install Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software
      • Verify Successful Upgrade
    • Luminex 100 Version 1.7 with Windows 2000 to Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3
      • Archive “My Sessions” folder
      • Remove Luminex LMAT Software
      • Remove Luminex 100 Version 1.7 Software
      • Install Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software
    • Luminex 100 IS Version 2.1/2.2 to Luminex 100 IS Version 2.3
      • Backup Luminex 100 IS 2.1 or 2.2 Database
      • Remove Luminex 100 IS 2.1 or 2.2
      • Install Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Software
  • Luminex 100 IS 2.3 Firmware Installation
    • Firmware Upgrade Cable Configurations
    • Luminex 100 Analyzer Firmware Upgrade
      • Connect Cable
      • Upgrade Firmware
      • Verify Successful Firmware Upgrade
      • Update Interface Cable
    • Luminex XYP Instrument Firmware Update
      • Update Firmware
      • Verify Successful Firmware Upgrade
    • Luminex SD System Firmware Update
    • Update Firmware
      • Verify Successful Firmware Upgrade
  • Network Installation Advisory
  • Prepare System for First Use
  • Installation Drawing
• Output.CSV
  • Overview
  • Overall Design
    • Blank Lines
    • Field Definitions
    • Statistics Definitions
    • Statistics Column Definitions
  • Luminex 100 IS OUTPUT.CSV file with no additional features enabled
  • Luminex 100 IS OUTPUT.CSV file with all additional features enabled