Panther Service Procedures
- Panther System Field Service Records
- Cleaning Procedures
- Unloading Undeactivated MTUs from the Panther
Listing of Service Procedures by Module:
Cooling System
- Draining the Cooling Module
- Filling the Cooling Module
- Vacuum Pump/Cooling Module Fuse Upgrade Procedure
Covers, Drawers, Panels
Distributor
- Distributor Alignment and Teaching Procedure
- Distributor Alignment to the MTU Barcode Scanner
- Distributor Hook Leveling Instructions
- Distributor to OQ MTU Handoff Position Adjustment
- Using the Input Queue Autoteach Tool
Fusion
Incubator
- Incubator Belt Tensioning and Inspection
- Incubator Door Clip Installation
- Door Clip Inspection
- Incubator Slot Alignment
- Real Time Only Mode
- Real-Time Fluorometer (RTF) Alignment Procedure
- Securing Amplification Incubator Foam Inserts
- Shave Foam Off Incubator Door
Input Queue
- Barcode Reader Verification Procedure
- Detent Mechanism Adjustment
- Lubing the MTU Input Queue Ball Detent
- MTU Rail Alignment Procedure
- Screw Fastening and Inspection Procedure
Load Stations
Luminometer
- Darkcount Procedure
- Flashcheck - Injector Verification Procedure
- OLV Sensor Calibration Procedure
- Remote Dashboard Syscheck Cal Factor Update
- Transport Drive Alignment Procedure
- Syscheck - PMT Calibration Procedure
- Updating the Luminometer Calibration Factor via the GUI or Service Software
MagWash
Output Queue
- Checking the Output Queue Injector for Leaks
- Cleaning and Applying Grease to the Output Queue Injector
- Cleaning the Output Queue Cover’s Stanchion
- Output Queue MTU Presence Sensor Calibration
- Output Queue OLV Calibration Procedure
Pipettors
- Pipettor DiTi Cleaning
- Pipettor Gantry Rail Maintenance Procedure
- How to Use the Pipettor Rail Alignment Tool
- Inspection of Teach Caps for Damage
- Pipettor / Z-Motor Meshing Adjustment
- Pipettor cLLD & bLLD Test Procedure
- Pipettor cLLD Washer Installation
- Tightening the Pipettor DiTi Knurl Nuts
Power
- Check 24V Power Supply Screw Connection
- Connecting the UPS to the Panther PC
- Powering Down the System
- Safely Powering On the System
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Internal Batteries Removal and Replacement
- UPS and Battery Maintenance
Pumps
- Installation of the MagWash and Pump Module Drip Shields
- Peristaltic Pump Motor Home Sensor Calibration Procedure
Reagent Bay
- Barcode Scanner Information
- Configuring the Reagent Bay Barcode Reader
- Reagent Bay Barcode Reader Verification Procedure
Sample Dispense Slot
Sample Bay
- Barcode Scanner Information
- Configuring the Sample Bay Barcode Reader
- Sample Bay Barcode Reader Verification Procedure
- Sample Bay Cover and Pipettor Interference Check
PC / Software
- Accessing the MS Windows GPService account on Image v6 and above.
- PC BIOS Settings before Imaging (SATA RAID On)
- Collecting Test Count Data
- Changing the PC Name
- Changing the Time Format from 12-Hour to 24-Hour
- Creating a Panther Image on a USB
- Database Reduction Tool (DART)
- Database Backup and Restore
- Defragmentation Procedure on Windows Vista
- Disabling and Reenabling Panther Remote Dashboard (PDDS)
- Downloading Software from Agile
- Disabling LIS Communication
- Enabling LIS Communication
- Enable Touchscreen Functionality for Windows 7
- Enabling a Mapped Network Drive / LIS Fileshare
- Enabling HIV-1 Analyte Mode
- Enable Open Access for Fusion
- FSE Shield Software Login
- Defragmentation Procedure on Windows 7
- Identifying the current BIOS version
- Launching the Panther Dashboard Software
- Loading Customer Parameters
- Network Fileshare Configuration Procedure (For GRIFOLS USE ONLY)
- Perform CRC Verification
- How to Perform a SHA256 Verification
- Purging Message Logs
- Purging Results Manually
- Resetting the PC Clock and Date
- Set Sample Handling Configuration to Not Read Repeat Barcodes
- Set Sample Handling Configuration to Read Repeat Barcodes
- Starting Service Software
- Unlocking the PC BIOS on a Dell Optiplex XE
- Unlocking the PC BIOS on a Dell Optiplex XE2
- 16GB Memory Upgrade for XE2 PCs
- Updating the System Serial Number in the GUI
- Upgrading Panther Software
- USB/Memory Stick Requirements
- Windows Vista Activation on the Panther System PC
System Qualifications
- Panther Luminometer Flashcheck Reagent Verification Procedure
- Panther Luminometer SysCheck Reagent Verification Procedure
- Panther System Performance Qualification (PQ), Diagnostics
- System Level Operational Qualification (OQ)
TCR
Target capture reagent—An assay-specific reagent added as part of specimen pipetting.
Tip Eject Chute
Universal Fluid Drawer
- Auto Detect Line Purge Procedure
- Inspection and Repair Procedure for the Bleach Bottle Detection Sensor
- Interlocks Verification Procedures
- Universal Fluid Drawer Solenid Valve Inspection
- Universal Fluid Priming
- Deactivation and Wash Buffer Solenoid Valve Position Swap
- Bleach Concentration Label Installation
UPS
- Check 24V Power Supply Screw Connection
- Connecting the UPS to the Panther PC
- Eaton UPS Alarm Settings for MS Windows 10
- Powering Down the System
- Safely Powering On the System
- Setting the Input Voltage Range for the Eaton PW9130 UPS
- Setting the Input Voltage Range for the Eaton 9SX2000 UPS
- Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Internal Batteries Removal and Replacement
- UPS and Battery Maintenance
Vacuum System
- Configuring the Quad Head Vacuum Pump Speed
- Inspection and Replacement of System Vacuum Tubing
- Installation of the Secondary Vacuum Muffler
- Vacuum Manifold Pressure Sensor Port Cleaning
- Vacuum Pump Line Fuse Installation - 24V+ Power Supply
- Vacuum System Troubleshooting Guide
Waste Drawer
- Draining the Coalescing Trap Procedure
- Odorcarb Vacuum Filter Upgrade Procedure
- Replace the Two Male Fittings in the Waste Drawer that Connect to the Waste Bottle
- Tapping the Waste Bottle Mounting Block
- Waste Bottle CPC Coupling Integrity Check
- Waste Bottle Rotational Floats Inspection Procedure
- Waste Drawer Coalescing Trap Upgrade
Misc
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