Luminex 100 User Manual

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Luminex 100™ User Manual

Version 1.7

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Luminex® 100™ User Manual Version 1.7

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Contents

Introduction

1-1

Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1 Basic Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Fluidics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Excitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 xMAP Microspheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Reporter Fluorochromes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 Fluorescence Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Repetitive Microsphere Measurements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 About this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Technical Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5

Safety

2-1

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Warnings and Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Fluidics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Mechanical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Biological . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

Heat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Blue Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

System Overview

3-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

xMAP Reagents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Luminex 100 Analyzer Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Laser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Fluidics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Signal Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Luminex XYP Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

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Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Printer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Surge Protector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

Luminex 100 Analyzer Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Electronic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Fluidic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6

Optical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9

Luminex XYP Instrument Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Heater Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10

Installation

4-1

Luminex 100 System Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Luminex 100 Software Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Adjusting the Sample Probe Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4

Installing Software and Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

What to Do Next. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

System Startup

5-1

Luminex Main Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Add New Classification Channel Calibration Lots . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Add New Reporter Channel Calibration Lots . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Calibrate the Luminex 100 Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Preview or Print Calibration Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Analyzer menu commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-9

Data Acquisition

6-1

Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

User tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Acquisition tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Advanced tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Info tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Setup XY Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-5

Create a Session Using Default Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Create a Session Using a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Open and Add to an Existing Session . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8

Open an Existing Session and Save it as a New Session. . . . . 6-9

Templates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Create a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Modify a Template. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Delete a Template . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Multiplex Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Menu Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

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Contents

File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10

Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-11

Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Main Control and Session Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12

Right-Click Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Session Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

General tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14

Bead Set tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16

Histogram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17

Gates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-18

Analyzer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Bar Graph/Dot Plot Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-20

System Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-22

Status Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Data Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-24

Run an Entire Plate of Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-25

Run a Range of Samples. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26

Run a Single Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

Interrupt a Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27

Reports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-28

Maintenance and Cleaning

7-1

Startup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Check Fluid Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2

Check for Leaks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Sanitize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Clean Accessible Surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3

Clean Sample Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Replace Air Intake Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

Replace Syringe Seal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-6

Clean Luminex 100 Analyzer Ventilation Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Change Sheath Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-7

Change the Sheath Filter and Quick-disconnect O-rings . . . . . . . . 7-8

Change Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Adjust Sample Probe Vertical Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9

Adjusting the Sample Probe Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Decontaminating the Luminex 100 Analyzer for

Return Shipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-12

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Troubleshooting

8-1

Power Supply Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Pressurization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3

Fluid Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4

Sample Probe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-5

Calibration Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-6

Acquisition Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-8

Bead Detail Irregularities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12

Printing Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Verification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-14

Protocols

9-1

xMAP Microsphere Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Microsphere Dispersion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1 Probe Sonicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Bath Sonicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2 Enumeration of xMAP Microsphere Suspensions. . . . . . . . . . 9-3 xMAP Microsphere Separation Methods. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 xMAP Microsphere Agitation During Assay . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3 xMAP Microsphere Stability and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Two-Step Carbodiimide Coupling of Protein to xMAP

Carboxylated Microspheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6 Technical Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-7

One-Step Carbodiimide Coupling of Oligonucleotides to xMAP Carboxylated Microspheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-9 Technical notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Binding Biotin-conjugated Molecules to LumAvidin-Modified xMAP Microspheres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-10 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11 Technical notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-12

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Glossary	A-1
Product Numbers	B-1
Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-1
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-2
Reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-2
Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	B-3
Luminex Sheath Delivery System	C-1

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1

Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-3

Using the Sheath Delivery System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

Audible Alarm and

Fault LED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-6

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-7

Index

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Principle of

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The Luminex® 100 system is a compact analysis unit consisting of a Luminex 100 analyzer, the Luminex XY Platform (Luminex XYP™), a PC, Luminex software, and reagents. The Luminex 100 analyzer integrates optics, fluidics, and advanced signal processing in a 17 inch by 20 inch footprint. The Luminex XYP provides efficient handling of 96-well microtiter plates. The PC uses Luminex software to control the analyzer. The optional Luminex Sheath Delivery system (Luminex SD™) is used to provide sheath fluid directly from a 20 liter container.

Photodiodes and a photomultiplier tube receive fluorescent signals from xMAP® microspheres. The analyzer digitizes the waveforms and delivers the signals to a digital signal processor (DSP).

Proprietary algorithms function with the DSP to greatly increase the sensitivity.

Hardware and preloaded software simplify installation and setup, and with the help of this manual, you will be able to begin using xMAP technology.

The Luminex 100 system analyzes immunoassays, complex genetic analyses, and enzymatic assays in one simple format. The reactants (antibodies, oligonucleotides, substrates, etc.) of these assays are anchored to the surfaces of uniquely fluorescent microscopic beads, called microspheres. The unique fluorescent emission spectra of a given microsphere identifies each of the assays performed simultaneously on a single sample.

The Luminex 100 analyzer individually analyzes xMAP microspheres in a flow stream. Every xMAP microsphere is accurately classified to its own subset, based on its fluorescent

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signature. In addition, the Luminex 100 analyzer scans each microsphere for the presence of a reporter fluorescence that quantifies the assay at the microsphere’s surface.

The Luminex XYP works with 96-well plates that are no thicker than 0.75 inches. If you are not using the heater block, any brand of microtiter plate that meets this size requirement will work. If you are using the heater block, we recommend one of these two plates:

•Polyfiltronics® 96-well plate, 200 µL, catalog #7703-1902, black.

•Costar® Thermowell® 96-well plate, thin-wall polycarbonate, model P.

The system reads the wells in column-first order. An entire column of wells is read; that is, well A1, B1, C1, D1, and so on to the end of the column. Then the XY Platform moves over to the next column and reads well A2, B2, C2, D2, and so on. When placing a plate on the plate holder, place it so well A1 is in the upper-left corner of the holder. You can run an entire plate, a consecutive range of samples from the plate, or a single sample from the plate.

Luminex has pioneered a versatile and robust technology for the measurement of soluble analytes. The Luminex 100 system performs simultaneous, discrete measurements of multiple microsphere-based reactions from a single specimen aliquot. A clear understanding of the concepts and functionality associated with the instrument and xMAP microspheres contributes to greater success with this technology. We present a brief overview of some of the basic concepts. For more information, refer to Practical Flow Cytometry, 4th edition, by Howard M. Shapiro, M.D. (New York: Wiley-Liss Inc., 2003).

There are two fluidic paths in the Luminex 100 analyzer. The first path is a syringe-driven mechanism that controls the sample uptake. This mechanism permits small sample uptake volumes from small reaction volumes. The syringe-driven system transports a userspecified volume of sample from a microtiter plate to the cuvette. The sample is injected into the cuvette at a steady rate for analysis. After analysis, the sample path is purged with sheath fluid by the second fluidics path. This process expels sheath fluid into the sample container and effectively removes residual sample within the tubing, valves, and probe. The second fluidics path is driven under positive air pressure and supplies sheath fluid to the cuvette.

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xMAP Microspheres

Reporter Fluorochromes

The excitation system in the Luminex 100 analyzer uses two solidstate lasers. A reporter laser excites fluorescent molecules bound to biological reactants at the microsphere surface, and a classification laser excites fluorochromes embedded in the microsphere. The lasers illuminate the xMAP microspheres as they flow single-file through the cuvette. These fluorescent signals are discriminated with selective emission filters and are converted into intensity units by a digital signal processor.

The xMAP microspheres are highly uniform, polystyrene particles that have been crosslinked during polymerization for great physical and thermal stability. Varying amounts of fluorochromes embedded within each microsphere give each microsphere set an unique fluorescent signal. To ensure the stability of this address, it is essential to protect the xMAP microspheres from light. Do not subject xMAP microspheres to prolonged high temperatures, and protect them from freeze/thaw manipulations.

Each xMAP microsphere is dyed to emit light in a certain classification channel. All xMAP microspheres of a given emission represent a distinct assay within a multiplex of assays. A reporter channel is used to detect fluorescence bound to the surface of each microsphere, and each reporter emission quantitates each of the distinct assays. Only one reporter emission is used for multi-analyte assays in the Luminex 100 analyzer. The Luminex 100 analyzer uses an excitation wavelength of 532 nm, and has an emission wavelength of 575 nm ± 12 nm.

Fluorochromes R-Phycoerythrin, and Alexa® 532 work well with the Luminex 100 analyzer, but you are not limited to these two. You may have success using other fluorochromes such as Cyanine 3.

	R-	Alexa
	Phycoerythrin	532
Formula weight (Daltons)	240,000	470
Absorbance max (nm)	480, 546, 565	531
Extinction max (M-1cm-1)	1,960,000	83,800
Emission max (nm)	578	554
Quantum yield	0.82	0.8

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Compensation

Repetitive Microsphere

Measurements

Fluorescent spillover occurs when an emission spectrum overlaps other emission criteria; therefore, selective filtering cannot occur. In most analyzers, emission spillover is corrected using a technique called compensation. Compensation involves subtraction of emission percentage from another emission signal. In the Luminex 100 system, compensation is not necessary—the reporter signal does not spill over into classification emissions.

Bound to reagents at the surfaces of the xMAP microspheres, the reporter provides raw analytical data. Because a microsphere suspension provides near liquid phase reaction kinetics, each microsphere theoretically binds an equal number of reporter molecules. Equal binding results in a statistically even distribution of reporter on each microsphere in a set. When the Luminex 100 analyzer registers numerous events for each set, the system reports individual population values based on an even coating of reporter. This means that numerous replicates for each microsphere population are measured from a single reaction vessel. The confidence in a given measurement strengthens with increased replicate measurements. For adequate confidence, 100 collected events per microsphere set in each reaction vessel is usually sufficient. Measurements are reported as the median for the xMAP microspheres having a specific color signal.

About this Manual This manual introduces you to the Luminex 100 system. With step- by-step instructions, the manual guides you through initial setup and powering-on procedures. Next, it offers a concepts section which describes some of the key topics encountered during system operation. Once you have a working knowledge of the analyzer, the manual’s text and figures lead you through the data collection process, giving detailed explanations of available options and offering examples when necessary. Glossary and troubleshooting sections assist as references. In short, this manual instructs you through each operational stage—from unpacking the Luminex 100 analyzer and XYP to collecting your data.

The conventions in this document assume a basic familiarity with

computers and a knowledge of Windows® software. We typically document only one method of accessing a command, although many commands are available through more than one method, such as

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from the main menu bar, from the toolbar, and from menus that appear when you right-click an area of the screen.

You can find answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on our website: http://luminexcorp.custhelp.com.

Technical assistance is available to users in the U.S. and Canada by calling toll free 1-877-785-BEAD (1-877-785-2323) between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. Users outside of the U.S. and Canada can call us at [phone] between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.

Inquiries may also be sent by email to [e-mail].

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Intended Use

Symbols

Your safety is important. Please do not perform procedures on your Luminex 100 system that are not specifically contained in this manual, unless you are directed to do so by Luminex Technical Support. This chapter discusses the following safety topics

•Intended Use

•Symbols

•Safety Precautions

The Luminex 100 analyzer is designed for a wide range of indoor laboratory testing applications measuring biomolecular reactions on the surfaces of xMAP microspheres. This system is intended for indoor research use only and not for use in diagnostic procedures.

The Luminex XYP instrument is intended for use with the Luminex 100 analyzer. With the Luminex XYP, you can process 96-well microtiter plates without handling individual samples. The Luminex XYP works with microtiter plates that are no thicker than 0.75 in.

These symbols describe warnings, cautions, and general information used in the operation of this analyzer.

	Symbol					Description
1						Alternating current
2						Protective ground
3						On

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	Symbol	Description
4		Off
5		Warning (see manual).
6		Warning (see manual).
7		Warning (see manual).
8		Warning (see manual).
9		Warning (see manual).
10		Warning (refer to manual)

Informational notes and warnings may appear in this manual.

Note: A note provides general helpful information. No safety or performance issues are involved.

Caution: This message is used in cases where the hazard is minor or only potential hazard is present. Failure to comply with the caution may result in potentially hazardous conditions.

Warning: This message is used in cases where danger to the operator or to the performance of the instrument is present. Failure to comply with the warning may result in incorrect performance, instrument failure, invalid results, or hazard to the operator.

Danger: This message is used in cases where significant risk of serious injury or death is present.

Please read the following safety information before setting up or using the Luminex 100 system. A user should always be present during system operation. This system contains electrical, mechanical, and laser components which, if handled improperly, are potentially harmful. In addition, biological hazards may be present during Luminex 100 analyzer operation. Therefore, Luminex Corporation recommends that all Luminex 100 analyzer users become familiar

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with the specific safety advisories below, in addition to adhering to standard laboratory safety practices. The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired or the warranty voided if the equipment is used in a manner not specified by Luminex Corporation.

The Luminex 100 analyzer and Luminex XYP must be connected to approved power sources.

Do not perform any maintenance or cleaning of the system’s electrical components (except for the fuses).

This caution label appears on the back of Luminex 100 analyzers using the Coherent laser, and on the Luminex XYP:

Figure 2-1. Fuse Replacement Warning Label

This label appears on the back of Luminex 100 analyzers using the Uniphase laser:

Figure 2-2. Fuse Replacement Warning Label - Uniphase Laser

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This label appears on the back of the Luminex 100 analyzer and the

Luminex XYP.

Figure 2-3. European Safety Requirements Label

The Luminex 100 analyzer complies with European Union (EU) safety requirements and, therefore, may be marketed in the Europe Single Market.

One of the following voltage labels displays on the back of the Luminex 100 analyzer, depending if the instrument uses a Coherent or Uniphase laser:

Figure 2-4. Luminex 100 Voltage Label (Coherent)

Figure 2-5. Luminex 100 Voltage Label (Uniphase)

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This voltage label displays on the back of the Luminex XYP:

Fluidics

Warning: If the system is used to test biological samples, use your standard laboratory safety practices when handling system waste.

Figure 2-6. Luminex XYP Voltage Label

The Luminex 100 analyzer contains fluidics. In the event of a fluid leak, turn off all power to the system and disconnect all power cords. Remember that the on/off switch is not a disconnect means - the power cord must be removed from the outlet. Contact Luminex Corporation for further information.

You must manually monitor waste levels. Do not allow the waste container to overflow. Empty the waste container each time you fill the sheath fluid container. Do not place the waste container on top of the analyzer.

United States and international regulations require the following warnings to appear on the analyzer during operation and maintenance.

This label appears on the back panel of the analyzer:

Figure 2-7. Laser Class Label

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This label appears on the back panel of the Luminex 100 analyzer:

Figure 2-8. Laser Caution Label

Do not remove the analyzer cover. When performing routine maintenance, ensure that power to the analyzer is OFF and the power cord is disconnected.

All laser apertures in the analyzer are contained within a protective housing. This label appears on the optics cover within the Luminex 100 analyzer.

Figure 2-9. Laser Caution Label on Optics Cover

This label appears above the laser apertures located inside the optics enclosure inside the Luminex 100 analyzer.

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Mechanical

Note: Access doors must be closed while operating the instrument. An operator must be present during operation of the instrument.

Biological

Figure 2-10. Avoid Exposure Label

Caution: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Caution: To avoid exposure to hazardous radiation, only perform procedures and adjustments as specified in this manual.

Warning: During operation, this system contains exposed, moving parts. Risk of personal injury is present. Observe all warnings and cautions.

Warning: During operation, this system contains exposed, moving parts which could result in puncture hazard. Risk of personal injury is present. Keep hands and fingers away from the sample probe. Keep hands and fingers out of the Luminex XYP slot during operation.

Warning: During operation, this system contains exposed, moving parts which could result in pinch point hazard. Risk of personal injury is present. Keep hands and fingers away from the syringe arm.

Warning: Human/animal samples may contain biohazardous infectious agents. Where exposure (including aerosol) to potentially biohazardous materials exists, follow appropriate biosafety procedures and use personal protective equipment, such as gloves, gowns, laboratory coats, face shields or masks, eye protection, and ventilation devices. Observe all local, state, and federal biohazard handling regulations when disposing of biohazardous waste material.

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Blue Indicator Light

Warning: The heater plate of the Luminex XYP may be hot and could cause personal injury if touched. Do not touch the heater plate.

The blue light above the sample arm simply indicates the on/off status of the instrument, and is harmless. The blue light emitting diode (LED) does not emit light in the UV spectrum.

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Hardware

The Luminex 100 Version 1.7 system includes a Luminex 100 Version 1.7 analyzer, the Luminex XYP, and a PC.

The Luminex 100 analyzer includes the following hardware:

•Luminex 100 analyzer

•Sample tube holders (1.5 mL and 1.2 mL)

•Sheath fluid container

•Waste container

•Communications cable to connect analyzer with computer

The Luminex XYP includes the following hardware:

•Luminex XYP instrument

•Power cord

•Communication cable to connect to the Luminex XYP

•Alignment guide

•Luminex XYP sample probe (long probe)

•Reservoir

•Shield

•Luminex XYP heater block

•Probe alignment toolkit

•Allen wrench, 3/32 inch hexagonal

The PC includes the following hardware:

•Computer: a Pentium® microprocessor class PC

•Monitor

•Power cords

•Keyboard

•Mouse

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In addition, you can purchase the optional Luminex Sheath Delivery system (Luminex SD).

•xMAP classification calibration microspheres (CAL1)

•xMAP reporter calibration microspheres (CAL2)

•Sheath fluid

Luminex Data Collector software provides complete control of the Luminex 100 analyzer and performs real-time digital analysis of assays. The Luminex 100 system is preloaded with the Luminex software. However, we supply a software CD in case you need to reinstall the software.

•Operating temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)

•Storage temperature: 0°C to 50°C (32°F to 122°F)

•Humidity: 20% to 80%, noncondensing

•Altitude: designed to operate up to 2400 m (7874 ft.) above mean sea level

•Physical dimensions: 43 cm (17 in) W x 51 cm (20 in) D x 23 cm (9 in) H

•Weight: 23 kg (60 lbs)

•UL installation category: UL Installation Category II, as defined in Annex J of UL 61010A-1

•Pollution degree: UL Pollution Degree 2, as defined in section 3.7.3.2 of UL 61010A-1

•Input voltage range:

• 100-240 V~, 1.5 Amps, 47-63 Hz

OR

•100-120 V~ and 200-240 V~, 1.4 Amps, 47-63 Hz. See label on rear of instrument.

•AC inlet fuse: 3A, 250V~, Fast Acting OR

2A, 250 V~, Fast Acting. See label on rear of instrument.

•Shipping and storage: allowable shipping and storage temperature and humidity ranges, 0°C to +50°C and 20%-80% noncondensing, respectively.

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Signal Processing

PC

•Reporter laser: 532 nm, nominal output 10-16.5 mW, maximum 500 mW, frequency-doubled diode; mode of operation mW, continuous wave (CW)

•Classification laser: 635 nm, nominal output 9.1 mW ± 6%, maximum output 25 mW, diode; mode of operation, continuous wave (CW)

•Sheath flow rate: 90 µL/second ± 5 µL/second

•Cuvette: 200 micron square flow channel

•Sample injection rates: 60 µL/minute, 45 µL/minute, or 30 µL/ minute

•Sample uptake volume: 10-200 µL

•Reporter channel detection: photomultiplier tube, A/D resolution, 14 bits

•Classification and doublet discriminator channel detection: avalanche photo diodes (APD) with temperature compensation, A/D resolution 12 bits

•Communications interface: RS 232

• Signal modes: linear, with logarithmic or linear display option

•Computer: a Pentium III microprocessor or equivalent class PC, minimum speed 933 MHz

•Main memory: minimum of 128 MB

•Hard disk drive: 10 GB minimum storage capacity

•Communications, serial ports: minimum of 2 RS-232 compatible serial ports

•Operating system support: MS Windows®

•CE marked and UL listed

•Two-button mouse or equivalent

•Monitor: minimum of 17-inch diagonal monitor

•Keyboard: a 104-key keyboard or equivalent

•Power cords for the US and Canada are included in the system. Power cords for other countries must be ordered separately.

•Power: 115-230 V~, Maximum 6.0 Amps, 50-60 Hz

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Power

Electronics

Recommended

Equipment

Printer

Uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

Surge Protector

•Operating temperature: 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F)

•Humidity: 20% to 80%, noncondensing

•Altitude: designed to operate at 2400 m (7874 ft.) above mean sea level or below.

•Physical dimensions: 44 cm (17.25 in) W x 61 cm (24 in) D x 8 cm (3 in) H

•Weight: 14.5 kg (32 lbs)

•UL installation category: UL Installation Category II, as defined in Annex J of UL 3101-1.

•Pollution degree: UL Pollution Degree 2, as defined in section 3.7.3.2 of UL 3101-1.

•Heater operating range: 35°C to 60°C (95°F to 140°F) with tolerance 0°C to +2°C.

•Shipping and storage: allowable shipping and storage temperature and humidity ranges, 0°C to +50°C and 20%-80% noncondensing, respectively.

•Input voltage range: 100-240 V~, 1.8 Amps, 47-63 Hz

•AC Inlet Fuse: 3 Amp, 250 V~, Fast Acting

Communications interface: RS-232

You may find the following items helpful to protect the electronic components of your Luminex 100 System.

We recommend that you have a printer installed to your system so that you can print reports and diagnostics. We recommend an HP LaserJet 2200 printer.

Luminex highly recommends using an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) to protect your system from a power outage. Choose a supply that can provide 1050 Watts for at least 45 minutes. The UPS should be UL listed and CSA certified. The UPS also needs to be CE marked if used internationally.

If you do not use a UPS, use a surge protector. Choose a protector that meets your needs. Factors to consider include electrical environment, endurance, suppressed voltage rating, and method of protection. It should have six outlets, be rated at least 1500 Watts, and be UL listed, CSA certified, CE marked for nondomestic use when used internationally.

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The Luminex 100 analyzer consists of three subsystems: electronic, fluidic and optical. The following section describes the useraccessible components of each subsystem. Chapter 7, "Maintenance and Cleaning", describes routine maintenance for each of these components.

Power input module: Houses the analyzer on/off switch and fuses.

P1 communications port (DB9): Connects the Luminex 100 analyzer to the computer.

Analyzer ventilation filter: Provides filtration for the analyzer ventilation system. To ensure proper ventilation, do not obstruct the area below the analyzer. Allow at least two inches of clearance around the analyzer.

Air Intake Access Door

Power Switch

Power Input Module

	XYP Instrument	Communications	XYP to PC	Analyzer
			Serial cable	Ventilation Filter
	Ventilation Filter	Ports (DB9)

Figure 3-1. Rear View of Luminex 100 Analyzer

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Warning: During operation, this system contains exposed, moving parts which can cause puncture wounds. Risk of personal injury is present. Keep hands and fingers away from the sample probe.

Note: The probe shield is not in place for this photo. You should always replace the probe shield before operating the system.

Sample Arm: Transports the sample from the sample plate to the cuvette. Upon operation, the carriage drops automatically to the sample plate for sample retrieval.

Sample Probe: Acquires sample from the sample plate.

Cheminert® fitting: Holds the sample probe in place. Use the wheel to adjust the sample probe height.

Alignment Guide: Directs the sample probe into the Luminex XYP instrument.

Cheminert

Fitting

Vertical Adjustment

Screw

Alignment

Guide

Figure 3-2. Sample Uptake Components

Access doors: There are two access doors on the face of the analyzer. The center door provides access to the syringe. The left door provides service panel access. Inside the left door, a bracket holds the heater block for the Luminex XYP. There is also a clip for the allen wrench included with the Luminex 100 analyzer.

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