Dynex DSX - Default Chapter; Table of Contents

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction to the DSX™ Automated ELISA System ............................................. 1-1
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Functional Description and Features................................................................... 1-2
1.3 Steps in an Analysis ............................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 Major Components of the System ....................................................................... 1-4
1.4.1 Work Area................................................................................................ 1-4
1.4.2 Ambient Drawer and Plate Holders......................................................... 1-5
1.4.3 Pipette Module ........................................................................................ 1-6
1.4.4 Incubator Modules................................................................................... 1-7
1.4.5 Wash Module........................................................................................... 1-8
1.4.6 Wash Buffer Containers .......................................................................... 1-9
1.4.7 Waste Containers.................................................................................. 1-10
1.4.8 Absorbance Module .............................................................................. 1-11
1.4.9 System Cover........................................................................................ 1-12
1.5 Application Software .......................................................................................... 1-13
1.6 Contents of this Manual ..................................................................................... 1-14
Chapter 2 Installation....................................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 Receipt of the System.......................................................................................... 2-1
2.3 Power Requirement ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.4 Locating the System in the Laboratory ................................................................ 2-1
2.5 Loading the Application ....................................................................................... 2-2
2.6 Initializing Communication ................................................................................... 2-4
2.7 Loading the Desired Assay.................................................................................. 2-8
Chapter 3 Maintenance and Introduction to Service................................................................. 3-1
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 User Maintenance................................................................................................ 3-2
3.2.1 Maintenance Schedule............................................................................ 3-2
3.3 Cleaning and Decontamination............................................................................ 3-4
3.3.1 Cleaning the System ............................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Servicing the DSX Automated ELISA System..................................................... 3-5
3.4.1 Servicing Modules ................................................................................... 3-5
3.4.2 Servicing Non-Modular Components ...................................................... 3-5
3.5 Post-Service Checkout Protocol .......................................................................... 3-6
3.5.1 Role of the Post Service Checkout Protocol ........................................... 3-6
3.5.2 Power Down the System ......................................................................... 3-6
3.5.3 Workspace Calibration ............................................................................ 3-6
3.5.4 Module Calibration ................................................................................ 3-10
3.5.5 Drawer Calibration................................................................................. 3-11
3.5.6 Manual Adjustment of the Module Calibration ...................................... 3-12
3.5.7 Cycle Test.............................................................................................. 3-15
3.5.8 Tip Alignment Test ................................................................................ 3-15
3.5.9 Manual Wash Plate Test ....................................................................... 3-16
3.6 Returning Components...................................................................................... 3-18
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