Sections Revised—Version 4.0–5.0

Uncrating the Panther System

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Remove all screws labeled OPEN Here that secure the upper panel

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Remove the 12 screws from the upper panel

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Remove all screws labeled OPEN Here that secure the ramp to the crate

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Remove the 14 screws that secure the ramp to the crate. Screws will be labeled Open Here.

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Remove the screws that secure the holding blocks and remove the two blocks

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Remove the 4 screws that secure the holding blocks and remove the two blocks

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Inspect the inside of the crate for any loose objects from the Panther instrument that may have fallen off during shipping.

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Uncrating the Accessory Kit

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Uncrating the Marketing Kit

New topic

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IOPQ Checklist

Revised to match new IOPQ Procedures

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Panther System Installation

Instrument Placement (under Panther System Installation)

When rolling the instrument, make sure the feet are in the up position. Moving the instrument with the feet in the down position can bend the stabilizing rods.

Panels and Canopy Installation

Warning—Microswitches may be damaged due to their sensitivity. Use extra caution when installing them. Apply very slight torque on the switch because excessive torque can impede movement of internal components.

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Adjusting the Monitor

New topic

Instrument Leveling

Anti-seize the Instrument feet:

• Lower all four instrument feet until they reach the floor.
• Apply anti-seize to the threads of the feet.
• Raise the feet to allow the threads to be fully covered with the anti-seize application.

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Lubricating the MTU Input Queue Ball Joint

New topic

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Greasing the Waste Bottle Fittings and O-Rings (under Instrument Setup)

New topic

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Output Queue Lid (under Instrument Setup)

Retrieve the Output Queue Lid from the Universal Fluids Drawer and install it on top of the Output Queue.

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UPS/PDU Installation

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Software Installation

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Selecting the System Software Language

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Installing the Hand-Held Barcode Scanner

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Remote Diagnostics Installation

Enabling PRO360° Remote Diagnostics on a Panther Instrument

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Configuring the Panther System PC with a Static IP address

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Checking PRO360° Remote Diagnostics connectivity from the Dashboard Software

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Checking PRO360° Remote Diagnostics Connectivity with Technical Support

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Remote Service Link

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Laboratory Information System (LIS)

New topic

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Distributor Alignment and Teaching Procedure

Revision of the alignment procedure

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Setting the Authorization code

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Pipettor Auto-Teaching Preparation

Revision of the Auto-teaching procedure

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Install the Pipettor Front Shield

New topic

Install the Front Marketing Panel

New topic

Operational Qualification (OQ)

Verify fittings are hand-tight.

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System Level Operational Qualification (OQ)

2 MTUs per each OQ cycle

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Time Required

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Clear MTUs

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Pre-Site Evaluation Form

Added information to the Networking Configuration section

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Panther Luminometer SysCheck Reagent Verification Procedure

Updated procedure

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Added higher resolution barcodes

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Placing the SysCheck Reagent tubes with the barcodes facing inwards.

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Enter 3 for the number of replicates

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Select Enabling Auto Sample ID Assignment for Unreadable Barcodes

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Maintenance Procedures

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Panther Preventative Maintenance 6-Month Interval

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Panther Preventative Maintenance 12-Month Interval

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Service Procedures

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Lubing the MTU Input Queue Ball Detent

New topic

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Luminometer Darkcount Procedure

New topic

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Panther Hand-Held Barcode Scanner Programming

New topic (Scanner barcodes)

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Visual Dispense Verification Procedure

Updated screen shots

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Tightening the Pipettor DiTi Knurl Nuts

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Draining the Cooling Module

Updated screen shots

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Filling the Cooling Module

Select Initialize

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Updated screen shots

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Installing Printers

New topic

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Close Service Software

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MTU Input Queue Barcode Reader Verification Procedure

Updated screen shots

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Magnetic Wash Dispense and Process Control Verification

Updated screen shots

Opening the Service Drawer

Be sure to put the Luminometer injectors back AFTER closing the drawer.

New image of the open Service Drawer

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Reagent Bay Barcode Reader Verification Procedure

Updated screen shots

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Resetting the Computer Date and Time

Added Scope and Time Required

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Sample Bay Barcode Reader Verification Procedure

Updated screen shots

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Output Queue MTU Presence Sensor Calibration

Updated screen shots

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Closing the Service Drawer

After turning the locks to the locking position, push the drawer in to ensure proper locking.

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Changing the Computer Name

Added Scope and time Required

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Decontaminating the Instrument

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Decontaminating Tools

Wipe the instrument with deionized water. Allow the instrument to dry thoroughly.

Wipe te tool with deionized water. Allow the tool to dry thoroughly.

Incubator Slot Alignment

New topic

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Panther Luminometer SysCheck Reagent Verification Procedure

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Panther Luminometer Flashcheck Verification Procedure

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Flashcheck Luminometer Barcodes

New barcode images

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Flashcheck Material Tables

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Deleted topic. Incorporated info into procedure topic

Cooling Module

Added Caution—Use special care when disconnecting the sensors. DO NOT pull on the sensor wires to disconnect the connector from the PCB. The sensor wires are fragile.

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Chiller Ramp Temperature Sensor Removal and Replacement

Fill the temperature sensor hole with heat sink compound prior to inserting the thermistor. Make sure there is no excess compound outside of the hole. Wipe clean/wipe excess heat sink compound after inserting the thermistor.

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Fill the temperature sensor hole with heat sink compound. Make sure there is no excess compound outside of the hole.

Chiller Ramp PCB Removal and Replacement

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Incubator Pulley Replacement and Belt Tensioning

New topic

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Incubator Module Removal and Replacement

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MTU Input Queue Flex Cable Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shots

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MTU Input Queue Main PCB Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shots

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MTU Queue Slave PCB Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shots

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Distributor Hook Axis Cable Folding Instructions

New topic

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Distributor X-Axis Cable Folding Instructions

New topic

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Distributor Hook Leveling Instructions

New topic

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AMP Load Station Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs

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HPA Load Station Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs

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Sample Mix Station

Clear MTUs

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Luminometer Injectors Removal and Replacement

Image of AD Pump connectors

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Image of injector tubing

Verification

Perform a Luminometer Darkcount Procedure

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Luminometer Module Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs

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Luminometer Removal and Replacement List

Luminometer PMTPhotomultiplier tube Cable with Ferrite EMI Filter

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Luminometer PMT Cable with Ferrite EMI Filter

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Magnetic Parking Module Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs

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Magnetic Wash Station Module Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs

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Magnetic Wash Station Aspirators Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shots

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Output Queue OLV PCB Removal and Replacement

Edits

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Output Queue Aspirator Home Sensor Removal and Replacement

Allen wrench, 2.5 mm

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(does not include re-teaching the Distributor)

Remove the two nuts

Remove the two screws

Output Queue MTU Presence Sensor Removal and Replacement

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(does not include re-teaching the Distributor)

Output Queue PCB Removal and Replacement

Allen wrench, 4 mm

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Allen wrench, 2.5 mm

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(does not include re-teaching the distributor)

Alignment/Calibration

Install firmware.

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Output Queue Encoder Cable Removal and Replacement

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(does not include re-teaching the Distributor)

Output Queue Injectors Removal and Replacement

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Output Queue Hook Loader Home Sensor Removal and Replacement

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(does not include re-teaching the Distributor)

Allen wrench, 2.5 mm

Allen wrench, 4 mm

Allen wrench, 5.5 mm

Output Queue Module Removal and Replacement

45 minutes

30 minutes

Clear MTUs.

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Auto Detect Pumps Removal and Replacement

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Verification

Verify that pressure reaches its specification.

Reagent Bay Thermistor Removal and Replacement

Heat sink compound

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New image of thermistor with compound

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Reagent Bay Module Removal and Replacement

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Loosen the two large slot head screws at the rear corners of the module. These screws are covered by foam insulation that will need to be displaced in order to access the screws.

Note—The shoulder screws do not need to be loosened or removed upon removing the module

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Sample Bay Thermistor Removal and Replacement

Heat sink compound

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New images of inserting thermistor

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Updated screen shots

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Sample Bay Module Removal and Replacement

Remove the front cover.

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Note—The shoulder screws do not need to be loosened or removed upon removing the module.

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Using a slotted screwdriver, loosen the two large slot head screws at the rear corners of the module. These screws do not need to be completely removed, just loosened enough to allow the module to slide out from under them.

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Updated screen shots

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Sample Bay Barcode Scanner Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shot

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Sample Dispense Slot Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs.

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TCR Scanner Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shot

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TCR Carousel Module Removal and Replacement

Plug in the CAN cable.

Plug in the COP cable.

Tip Eject Chute Station Removal and Replacement

Clear MTUs.

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Tip Drawers Module Removal and Replacement

Updated screen shot.

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Vacuum Filter Removal and Replacement

If the liquid waste bottle was flooded, drain the coalescing trap at this time. (moved up in list)

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Connect the vacuum filter with the rubber piece to the coalescing trap.

Connect the vacuum filter with the rubber piece to the waste trap.