Table Of Contents - Dynex Agility Automated ELISA System Operator's Manual

Table of Contents

Table of Contents .................................................................................................................................. 3
About This Manual ................................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 9
1.1 Introduction ......................................................................................................... 9
1.2 SmartKit
1.3 Sample Rack ..................................................................................................... 11
1.4 Microplates ........................................................................................................ 11
1.5 Consumable Supplies ....................................................................................... 12
1.6 Waste ................................................................................................................ 15
1.7 Setting up for LIS-Link....................................................................................... 15
Chapter 2 Safety .............................................................................................................................. 21
2.1 Warning Labels ................................................................................................. 21
2.2 Warnings and Safety Precautions ..................................................................... 22
Chapter 3 System Design ............................................................................................................... 25
3.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 25
3.2 Workspaces ...................................................................................................... 25
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.3 Transport Arm ................................................................................................... 27
3.4 Sample Pipettor Arm ......................................................................................... 28
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.4.3
3.5 Reagent Pipettor Arm ........................................................................................ 30
3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.6 Sample Loading Module ................................................................................... 33
3.7 Consumable Drawers ........................................................................................ 34
3.8 Microplate Washer ............................................................................................ 35
3.9 Microplate Reader ............................................................................................. 39
3.10 Temperature Incubators .................................................................................... 40
3.10.1 Ambient Incubators .............................................................................. 40
3.10.2 Elevated Temperature Incubators ........................................................ 40
3.11 Front Doors ....................................................................................................... 41
Chapter 4 Operating the Agility System ....................................................................................... 43
4.1 Overview ........................................................................................................... 43
4.2 Powering up the Instrument .............................................................................. 45
4.3 The Home Screen and the Instrument Self Test Procedure ............................. 46
4.4 Filter Setup ........................................................................................................ 47
4.5 System Dashboard ............................................................................................ 48
4.6 Preparing the System for Operation ................................................................. 49
4.6.1
4.6.2
4.7 Loading Samples and Consumables ................................................................ 54
4.7.1
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Lower Workspace ................................................................................ 25
Upper (Reagent) Workspace ............................................................... 26
Overview .............................................................................................. 28
Tip Detection ........................................................................................ 29
Liquid Level Detection .......................................................................... 29
Overview .............................................................................................. 30
Reagent Dilution ................................................................................... 32
Reagent Mixing .................................................................................... 32
Empty Waste Liquids and Used Tip Containers .................................. 49
Start-of-Day Assays ............................................................................. 50
Loading Samples ................................................................................. 54
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