Luminex LDS 1.7 User Manual

Luminex® LDS 1.7 SP2

Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT

For In Vitro Diagnostic Use

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3.1 SP1

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Luminex® LDS 1.7 SP2 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT® 3.1 SP1

PN 89-00002-00-212 Rev. B

May 2011

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Contents

Upgrade Procedure .............................................................................1

Important Upgrade Information..........................................................2

Recommendations...............................................................................2

Training...............................................................................................3

System Requirements .........................................................................3

Kit Components ..................................................................................3

Upgrade Instructions...........................................................................4

Install New PC .............................................................................4

Archive “My Sessions” Folder.....................................................5

Uninstall Luminex LMAT Software............................................5

Uninstall Luminex Software .......................................................6

Install Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 Software.............................6

Verify Firmware Version .............................................................8

Obtain License Key ............................................................................8

Luminex Contact Information ............................................................8

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Upgrade Procedure

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Important Upgrade Information

Before performing the Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 upgrade, verify
that the following cables are in place on your system:

• USB cable from P1 on the Luminex 100 or Luminex 200
analyzer to a USB port on the PC.

• CANBUS cable from P1 on the Luminex SD to P2 on the
analyzer.

• Serial cable from the Luminex XY Platform

Caution: If you do not have these cables connected, you may need a
firmware update; contact Technical Support. Continuing the upgrade
without the proper firmware and cables may cause data corruption.

Important: This product conversion kit is intended for use on a
single Luminex analyzer purchased after October 1, 2000. If you
install this kit on multiple analyzers, you accept the legal and
financial risk associated with violating software licensing.

Warning: Installing this kit on an analyzer that includes an XYP
instrument purchased before May 30, 2001 can cause hardware
damage not covered under the warranty or within Luminex service
agreements. If the XYP instrument you are using was purchased
before May 30, 2001, contact Luminex Technical Support for further
instructions.

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to the PC.

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Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 has been validated to run on

Microsoft
upgrade your system to XP Professional SP3, contact your
company’s IT department.

If you are using a PC that did not come with the upgrade, your PC
must meet the minimum specifications outlined in "System
Requirements" below. If you are using a PC that meets the
requirements but was not purchased from Luminex, contact Luminex
Technical Support.

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Windows XP Professional® SP3. If you would like to

Recommendations This document provides an overview of the conversion process from

Luminex LDS1.7 SP2 to Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1. Refer to
Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Software Manual for a product review of the
software.

Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 is designed as a closed system. Before
you install the software, contact your internal Information
Technology (IT) department or refer to Microsoft Help for
networking questions. Luminex does not support individual network
configurations.

Warning: If your analyzer has been exposed to a biohazard, sanitize
the analyzer. Take all other normal standard laboratory precautions.

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Note: For information about

calibration and verification
frequency and procedures,
see Luminex xPONENT 3.1
Software Manual.

Training To register or find out more about Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1

training, contact Luminex’s Services Sales Team at
[e-mail] or 512-219-8020, ext. 4386.
Visit www.xmapuniversity.com for more details.

System Requirements

This upgrade kit requires that you have the following:

• A Luminex 100/200 analyzer bearing an Underwriters

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Laboratories Inc.
LDS Version 1.7 SP2 software and shipped after October 1,

2000. Contact Luminex Technical Support with the analyzer
serial number to confirm that it meets the requirements.

• A Luminex XYP purchased after May 30, 2001. Older versions
do not contain updated hardware that enables the Luminex
analyzer to maintain and detect sampling position errors. Do not
use an older version with this upgrade. If you have questions,
contact Luminex Technical Support. Note the serial number of
your system and XY platform. This will assist our technical
support department in determining whether your system is in the
appropriate configuration to be upgraded. If you purchased a
Luminex XYP prior to May 30, 2001 return it to Luminex in
exchange for a replacement. Contact Luminex Technical Support
for the shipping address and a Return Material Authorization
(RMA) number. If the Luminex XYP is not returned within 30
days from the day you ordered the upgrade kit, you will be billed
full price for the Luminex XYP.

• PC and monitor meeting the following minimum specifications:

• OS: Windows XP Professional SP3

• Processor: 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 or greater (2.66 GHz recom-

mended)

• Memory: 2 GB RAM (4GB recommended)

• Hard Drive: 80 GB

• Screen resolution and number of colors: 1280 x 1024, 32 bits

(UL) mark on the back, loaded with Luminex

Kit Components These items come with all upgrade kits:

• Installation CD for xPONENT 3.1 SP1, including Release Notes.
This also includes a series of links to Luminex services: General
contact information, manuals (PDF format), training (xMAP
University), support, and field service. If your PC is not
connected to the internet, only the installation and Release Notes
links are active.

• Automated Maintenance Plate (AMP)

• LX100/200 Calibration Kit

• LX100/200 Performance Verification Kit

• Luminex LDS 1.7 SP2 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT 3.1

• Luminex xPONENT 3.1 Software Manual on CD

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Note: If you did not get a new
PC with your xPONENT 3.1
SP1 upgrade, skip this step.

These hardware items are part of the upgrade kit only if you purchase
them from Luminex:

•PC

• A touchscreen monitor or a flatscreen monitor

• XYP

These license packages are part of the upgrade kit only if you
purchase them from Luminex:

• 21 CFR Part 11 package

•LIS package

• Automation package

• Security package

• Extra seats package

Upgrade Instructions

Install New PC To install the new PC:

You must run Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 on a PC that meets the
minimum specifications listed in "System Requirements" on page 3.
To upgrade your PC, contact Luminex Technical Support. See
"Luminex Contact Information" on page 8.

• If you are installing a new PC, continue with "Install New PC"
below.

• To upgrade an existing PC that meets the minimum
specifications, continue with "Archive “My Sessions” Folder" on
page 5.

1. Close all applications. Perform a complete system shutdown.
Turn the power off and unplug the Luminex analyzer, Luminex
XYP, and PC.

2. Remove all connections from the old PC. Remove the old PC
and set it aside. Set the new PC in place.

3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to an available USB port, and
bar code reader to an available USB or PS2 port.

4. Connect the Luminex XYP serial cable to the back of the XYP
and the computer serial port.

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5. Connect the serial end of the Luminex 100/200 serial-to-USB
cable to P1 of the Luminex 100/200 and the USB end to an
available USB port on the computer.

6. Connect the monitor cable to the computer. Touchscreen
monitors will have two cables.

Luminex LDS 1.7 SP2 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use

Note: If you are installing a
new PC, you do not need to
archive the My Sessions
folder.

Note: If you are installing a
new PC, you do not need to
uninstall Luminex software.

7. Connect power cables for the monitor, computer, Luminex
analyzer, and Luminex XYP.

8. If you are installing a touchscreen monitor, you will need to
install the touchscreen drivers and calibrate the touchscreen
according to manufacturer’s instructions, or contact Luminex
Technical Support for assistance.

Archive “My Sessions”

Folder

Uninstall Luminex LMAT

Software

You cannot import data into xPONENT 3.1 SP1 from Luminex LDS

1.7 SP2; however, you can store the data to import to another LDS

1.7 SP2 system at a later time.

To save session data, archive your “C:\My Sessions” folder by
copying the files to another folder or save them to a diskette or CD.
xPONENT 3.1 SP1 stores session data in CSV and LXD files.

If Luminex LMAT software is installed on your PC, remove it before
installing xPONENT 3.1 SP1. During the LMAT software removal,
error dialog boxes may open. They do not affect the uninstall. Click
OK or Ye s to continue the uninstall process.

To remove the LMAT Software:

1. Close any open applications.

2. On the PC desktop select Start > Settings > Control Panel. The
Control Panel opens on the desktop.

3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/
Remove Programs dialog box opens.

4. In the Currently installed programs list, select LMAT, then
click Change/Remove. (If LMAT is not installed, continue to
"Uninstall Luminex Software".)

5. The InstallShield Wizard—Welcome dialog box opens. Select
Remove and click Next. The Confirmation File Deletion dialog
box opens. Click OK.

6. If the Shared File Detected dialog box opens, select Don’t
display this message again, then click Ye s.

7. If the Registry Editor dialog box opens, click OK.

8. When the InstallShield Wizard—Maintenance Complete
dialog box opens, click Finish. Do not close the Add/Remove
Programs dialog box.

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Note: If you are installing a
new PC, you do not need to
uninstall Luminex software.

Note: If you purchased a new
PC from Luminex as part of
the upgrade, you do not need to
perform these steps. xPONENT

3.1 SP1 software is already
installed.

Uninstall Luminex

Software

During the Luminex software removal, error dialog boxes may open.
They do not affect the uninstall. Click OK or Yes to continue the
uninstall process.

If you are continuing from the Remove Luminex LMAT Software
procedure, skip to step 4.

To remove the software:

1. Close any open applications.

2. On the PC desktop select: Start > Settings > Control Panel. The Control Panel dialog box opens on the desktop.

3. Double-click the Add/Remove Programs icon. The Add/ Remove Programs dialog box opens.

4. Under the Currently installed programs list, select Luminex LDS 1.7 SP2. The entry expands to include the Change/Remove button. Click Remove.

The InstallShield Wizard dialog box opens and begins
removing the software. When the software is removed, the

InstallShield Wizard dialog box closes automatically.

5. Repeat step 4 two more times, selecting LxMAINT and LXR in the Currently installed programs list.

6. Close the Add/Remove Programs dialog box and the control panel.

7. If the Luminex Data Collector icon is still present on the desk­top, drag it to the Recycle Bin.

Install Luminex xPONENT

3.1 SP1 Software

Note: Steps 2, 3, and 4 may not
occur in all installations.

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Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 includes the data conversion utility,
xCONVERT, which requires a separate installation.

To install the software:

1. Click Install xPONENT to begin installation of xPONENT 3.1 SP1.

2. An Internet Explorer dialog box opens with the following text: Active content can harm your computer or disclose personal information. Are you sure that you want to allow CDs to run active content on your computer? Click Ye s to continue.

3. A File Download – Security Warning dialog box opens with the following text: Do you want to run or save this file? Click Run to continue.

4. An Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box opens with the following text: The publisher could not be verified. Are you sure you want to run this software? Click Run to continue.

Luminex LDS 1.7 SP2 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT 3.1 SP1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use

Note: At this point in the
installation (step 5), the PC may
reboot. If the InstallShield wizard
fails to appear after rebooting,
ensure the user is logged in as
admin or as a user with
installation privileges, and
manually run (setup.html) again
from the DVD. To run the setup
file manually, open the PC
directory structure and located the
DVD drive. Open the directory on
that drive. Locate and click
set.up.html.You will see dialog
boxes similar to steps 2-4; follow
the same instructions to continue
the installation.

Note: Please see “Licensing” in
the “Using” chapter of the
xPONENT 3.1 software manual if
you need information on how to
change licensing information.

5. An InstallShield Wizard dialog box opens. Click Install to continue. The installation continues, displaying progress bars. This may take several minutes.

6. The computer opens a Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 InstallShield wizard. Click Next to continue.

7. At the next dialog box, select I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next.

8. A Database Server dialog box opens. Click Next to continue.

9. A dialog box opens with two installation options, Complete and Custom. Select Complete and click Next to continue.

10. Click Install at the next dialog box to continue installation, which may take several minutes.

11. Click Finish at the final InstallShield Wizard to complete the installation.

12. Double-click the Luminex xPONENT icon on your desktop.

13. A license agreement dialog box opens. Click I accept the terms in this license agreement, and click OK to continue.

14. A new license dialog box opens displaying the licenses for the installation. Click OK to complete the installation and open the xPONENT 3.1 SP1 login screen.

Note: Steps 3 and 4 may not
occur in all installations.

To install the xCONVERT Data Conversion Utility:

1. Click Install xPONENT file conversion utility. A File Down-
load – Security Warning dialog box opens.

2. Click Run. An Internet Explorer – Security Warning dialog box opens.

3. Click Run. An xCONVERT Setup dialog box opens (.NET Framework 2.0).

4. Click Accept. An xCONVERT Setup dialog box opens (for SQL Server 2005 Express Edition).

5. Click Accept. An xCONVERT Setup dialog box opens (Visual C++ Runtime Libraries (x86).

6. Click Install. A series of installation dialog boxes open as the software installs. This may take several minutes.

7. The xCONVERT Setup Wizard opens. Click Next to continue.

8. Select an installation folder for the software. Click Next to continue.

9. The

Confirm Installation dialog box opens. Click Next to

continue.

10. An Installation Complete dialog box opens. Click Close to
complete the installation

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Verify Firmware Version Verify that the correct firmware version for the Luminex analyzer

and the Luminex XYP display in the xPONENT software. Click
Maintenance>System Info. The Detector Firmware Version
(Luminex 100 or Luminex 200) and the XY Firmware Version fields
should display the latest firmware version numbers.

• If you have a Luminex 100, the firmware version should be

2.3.9.

• If you have a Luminex 200, the firmware version should be

2.6.1.

• The XYP firmware version should be 2.1.15.

If any of these firmware versions are incorrect, contact Luminex
Technical Support for instructions on updating your firmware.

Obtain License Key You must obtain a license key from Luminex Technical Support to

enable the full base package beyond the 90-day trial period. In order
to assign your license key, we will need information about your
Luminex system. Please have the following information available:

• The serial number of your Luminex system.

• The serial number of your Luminex XYP.

Luminex Contact Information

Additionally, we will need information provided in the xPONENT
licensing export file. To create this file:

1. Open the Luminex xPONENT software.

2. Click Admin on the toolbar.

3. Click the Licensing tab.

4. Click Export. This creates a text attachment that can be saved wherever is convenient for you to retrieve it.

5. Email that attachment to [e-mail].

6. When you receive the return email from Luminex Technical Support, follow the instructions in the email to import the new license key.

Contact Luminex Technical Support by telephone in the U.S. and
Canada at 1-877-785-BEAD (2323), by telephone outside the US and
Canada at [phone], or by email at
[e-mail].

Additional information is available on the Luminex website. Search
on the desired topic, navigate through menus, or review the website
FAQ section. Enter http://www.luminexcorp.com
address field. Click Support > Support Login to log into the
Support FAQ site, then click on the Support tab.

in your browser’s

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