Keypad Basics; Primary Menu; Secondary Menu; Priming The Instrument - BIO RAD Bio-Plex Pro Instructions For Use Manual

Basic Operation and Maintenance

Keypad Basics

All the functions you need to run Bio-Plex programs are easily accessed using the
keypad on your wash station. The system is organized into primary and secondary
menus.

Primary Menu

The instrument menu has the following options:

Secondary Menu

If you choose OK when any of the primary menu options (Programs, Settings, and
Procedures) are visible on the LED, you will navigate to the secondary menus. You
may Select a choice from the secondary menu, or press Exit to return to the primary
menu.

Priming the Instrument

You should prime both Channel 1 and 2 after installation and if the instrument has not
been used for an extended period of time. Priming is performed to fill the liquid
system of the instrument and to remove all air from the tubes. A priming step must
also be performed when switching to a different wash buffer.
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Primary
Menu
Options
Programs Wash programs used to process assays
Settings Rarely accessed advanced features
Procedures Preparation or maintenance processes
PROGRAM
LCD
< >
< >
Keypad
buttons
Navigate
to other
options
Caution
Do not use your new instrument until you have primed both channels.
Functions
OK
Select or
Exit
Bio-Plex Pro and Bio-Plex Pro II Wash Stations
Secondary Menu Options
Start, Define/Edit, Show, Clear
Edit Plates, Options, Bubble Sensor
Prime, Rinse, Empty Prime Tray,
Vacuum Filtration
If you get confused about
where you are, press Exit,
until you no longer see Exit
as an option.