Distributor Alignment to the MTU Barcode Scanner

Parts and Materials Required

Time Required

  • 30 minutes

ClosedDistributor Alignment to the MTU Barcode Scanner Using the Scanner "Scan" Button to Activate the Laser

  1. Put on proper PPE.
  2. Remove the Luminometer Injector.
  3. Carefully open the Service Drawer.
  4. Using Service Software, initialize Distributor and Input Queue.
  5. Open the Input Queue drawer and load at least one MTUClosedMulti-tube unit—Container used to process tests in the instrument. An MTU contains five separate reaction tubes. The MTU is moved through the instrument by the linear distributor and includes five tiplets for pipettiing to be used in the mag wash station..
  6. Retrieve the MTU from the input Queue with the Distributor.
  7. ClosedOn the Distributor tab, select Sledge, MTU Barcode and then double-click Move Theta & Z & X to selected position (!!fast move!!).

    ClosedThe Distributor moves the MTU in front of the MTU scanner.

  8. Slide open the Input Queue drawer.
  9. ClosedPress the Scan button to determine where the laser projects in relation to the MTU barcode label.
    Note—When selecting Scan, make sure to hold the bracket mount. Otherwise, the laser might shift toward the direction of the AMP Incubator and possibly mislead the Service Engineer.
  10. ClosedAdjust the Distributor until the laser is centered.
    Note—Adjust the Distributor until the laser is centered by adjusting the LDClosedLinear distributor x-axis position only.
    Note—If you make any adjustments to the distributor alignment, make sure to save the parameters and overwrite non-volatile memory (NVM).

ClosedDistributor Alignment to the MTU Scanner Using Service Software to Activate Laser

  1. Complete steps 1-7 of the Distributor Alignment to the MTU Scanner Using the Scanner Scan Button to Activate the Laser procedure.
  2. ClosedIn Service Software, select the 2. Front and Load Units tab, Main tab, and then select Read Code.

    ClosedAfter you select Read Code, a Service Software prompt appears.

  3. Select Yes.

    The Distributor moves the loaded MTU in front of the scanner, the MTU is scanned, and the Distributor returns to its initial position.

  4. Make sure the scanner laser scans in the middle of the MTU label. Otherwise, Distributor adjustment may be required.

Verification

  1. Pick MTUs from the Input Queue and make sure that MTUs are properly scanned.
  2. PrimeClosedOperation of pumping fluid through tubing to ensure proper and consistent fluid delivery (remove air from the tubing, etc.). the system through the GUI.