6.2 Maintenance summary
Regular checks and maintenance should be done according to the schedule below.
Required materialActionInterval
NoneEmpty the waste bottleDaily/after
each run
BIAdesorb solutions1 and
2, Sensor Chip Mainte-
nance, deionized and fil-
tered water
Clean the flow system
1
:
Insert a Sensor Chip Maintenance, select
Tools:More Tools:Desorb and follow the
instructions on the screen.
Weekly
NoneInspect tube fittings and pumps for
possible leaks
BIAdesorb solutions 1 and
2, BIAdisinfectant solution,
Sensor Chip Maintenance,
deionized and filtered wa-
ter
Clean and disinfect the flow system:
Insert a Sensor Chip Maintenance, select
Tools:More Tools:Desorb and Sanitize
and follow the instructions on the
screen.
Monthly
BIAtest solution, HBS-EP+
buffer, new Sensor Chip
CM5
Perform a System Check and Pump
Calibration:
Insert a new Sensor Chip CM5, select
Tools:More Tools:System Check and
Pump Calibration and follow the instruc-
tions on screen.
NoneInspect the needle and needle wash
station, and look for accumulations of
salt or protein.
NoneInspect the sample compartment, look
for signs of flooding
NoneClean the instrument cover
1
For some applications, a coating of protein on the flow system walls helps to give reproducible
results, and the first few cycles after Desorb may be unreliable. If you observe this behavior,
run Desorb when you change your protein system rather than once a week.
Biacore X100 Operating Instructions 28961142 AD 65
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6.2 Maintenance summary
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