6.1 Maintenance preparations
Important
Make sure that the BIAmaintenance Kit is available before starting maintenance proce-
dures.
Regular maintenance of Biacore X100 is essential for reliable results. It is important to
keep the instrument free from contamination such as microbial growth and adsorbed
proteins in the liquid handling system.
Regular checks and maintenance should be done according to the schedules below.
You will be reminded of the need for Desorb, Desorb and Sanitize and System Check
and Pump Calibration procedures via the scheduler displayed in the system event log.
Do not ignore maintenance reminders for more than a day or so!
To display the system event log, click View:System Event log.
Safety precautions
WARNING
If the instrument may be contaminated with biohazards, decontam-
inate the instrument before performing maintenance on any instru-
ment parts. Contact your local service representative for further
information about decontamination procedures.
WARNING
Concentrated BIAdisinfectant solution is corrosive. The solution
should be diluted shortly before use as described in the Instructions
for Use provided with the product.
NOTICE
Some maintenance procedures will destroy the ligand on a pre-
pared sensor chip. Always use the separate Sensor Chip Mainte-
nance that is included in the Maintenance Kit unless otherwise
stated.
Biacore X100 Operating Instructions 28961142 AD 63
6 Maintenance
6.1 Maintenance preparations
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