Agilent Technologies NovoCyte Quanteon Operator's Manual page 117

System Maintenance
Once the Priming procedure is completed, a dialog box below will be prompted for
conducting the QC Test. Prepare the QC particle sample as described in
NovoExpress Software Guide
initiate the QC Test. The QC Test will automatically start. Follow the steps and
complete the QC Test. A QC Test must be conducted each time when fluidic
system consumables are replaced in order to check the performance of the
system.
Figure 96. Software Message Instructing a QC Test after Completion of Fluidic System Consumables
Replacement
The following sections describe the detailed procedure for replacing fluidic system
consumables. It is highly recommended to replace all the fluidic system
consumables at the same time to ensure the optimal system performance.
However, each component can also be replaced individually if necessary. Click
Instrument > Replace Fluidic System Consumables in the NovoExpress software
to initiate the process. Always conduct the Priming process after the fluidic
system consumables have been replaced as prompted by the NovoExpress
software or manually conduct the Priming process by clicking Instrument >
Fluidics Maintenance > Priming.
Replace the NovoFlow Sheath Fluid In-Line Filter
1 Make sure the instrument is in Ready or shut down status.
2 Open the front panel of the instrument. Locate the sheath fluid in-line filter as
shown below.
NovoCyte Quanteon Flow Cytometer Operator's Guide
and place it in the tube holder. Click QC Test to
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