Biotek 405 LS - Record Basecode; Sensor Test: Fluid, Waste, Plate Detection

150 | Chapter 5: Qualification
Prerequisite: When controlling the instrument with the LHC, ensure that it is
attached to the host computer and turned on, and then launch the LHC software.
To run the System Self-Test:
LHC Keypad
Select Tools>Instrument
Utilities>General Settings.
Under Instrument Functions, click
Perform Self-check.
1. Select UTILS at the main menu.
2. Select TESTS.
3. Select SLFCHK.
Test Results:
l If the test passes, a “passing” message appears.
l If the test fails, an error code displays. If this happens, find the error code in
the 405 LS Operator’s Manual to determine its cause. If the problem is
something you can fix, turn off the instrument, fix the problem, and then turn
the instrument back on and re-run the test. If the problem is not something
you can fix, contact BioTek’s Technical Assistance Center.
Record Basecode
Record the software part number and version installed on the 405 LS.
LHC Keypad
1. Select Tools>Instrument
Utilities
2. Select the Software tab and from
the Instrument Software
Information section record the
l Software Version and part
number
1. Select UTILS
2. Select TESTS
3. Select SFTWR
4. Select WASHER and record the
Software part number and version.
ü Use the OQ Checklist to confirm that the software information is correct and the
system self-test passed.
Sensor Test: Fluid, Waste, Plate Detection
These tests simulate an error condition for the fluid and waste alert sensors and
plate detection, when applicable.
405™ Microplate Washer LS