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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 APPLICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Intended Use.................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1.2 Summary of the Instrument............................................................................................................ 1
1.1.3 Key Features.................................................................................................................................. 2
1.1.4 Principles of Operation ................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 WARNING MARKINGS INSCRIPTIONS DAVERTISSEMENT ...................................................................... 3
1.2.1 Safety Symbols Le Symboles de Sret .......................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Safety Terms Terminologie de Sret ............................................................................................ 4
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS........................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 OPERATING PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................................................... 7
1.4.1 Instrument Warm Up Time ............................................................................................................ 7
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................... 8
3. INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................... 10
3.1 UNPACK INSTRUMENT ......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 PARTS AND CONTROLS ........................................................................................................................ 12
3.2.1 Parts of the Instrument ................................................................................................................ 12
3.3 INSTRUMENT SETUP & SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................. 14
3.3.1 Software Installation.................................................................................................................... 14
3.3.2 USB Port Connection .................................................................................................................. 16
3.4 INSTRUMENT CHECK OUT ................................................................................................................... 17
4. OPERATING PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................. 18
4.1 GENERAL SELECTIONS ........................................................................................................................ 18
4.1.1 Selecting a Plate Format ............................................................................................................. 19
4.2 ASSAY MODES .................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2.1 RLU Mode ................................................................................................................................... 21
4.2.2 Factor Mode ................................................................................................................................ 21
4.2.3 Standard Mode ............................................................................................................................ 22
4.2.4 % RLU Mode ............................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.5 Point-to-Point Mode .................................................................................................................... 23
4.2.6 Polynomial Regression Mode ...................................................................................................... 25
4.2.7 Linear Regression Mode.............................................................................................................. 26
4.2.8 Dose Response Mode................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.9 Cubic Spline Mode....................................................................................................................... 27
4.2.10 Cutoff Mode ............................................................................................................................... 28
4.3 RLU NORMALIZATION ........................................................................................................................ 30
4.4 TWO POINT (2PT) CALIBRATION ......................................................................................................... 31
5. LUMATIC MANAGER..................................................................................................................... 34
5.1 OPENING LUMATIC MANAGER ........................................................................................................ 34
5.1.1 Password Security and Logging In.............................................................................................. 35
5.1.2 LuMatic Manager Toolbar Icons............................................................................................. 36
5.2 MAIN MENU SELECTIONS & FEATURES............................................................................................... 37
5.2.1 Management Menu ...................................................................................................................... 37
5.2.2 Tests Menu................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2.1 Read Plate RLUs.................................................................................................................................... 38
5.2.2.2 Create Assay .......................................................................................................................................... 39
5.2.2.3 Edit Assay.............................................................................................................................................. 42
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Applications
1.1.1 Intended Use
The LuMatic Model 4401 CLIA Microplate Reader is a laboratory instrument
intended for in-vitro diagnostic use. It is a user-programmable open system with
selectable plate formatting, alphanumeric test naming, automatic interpretation
options, duplicate well options, curve plotting and editing, and flags and error
messages.
The LuMatic Model 4401 CLIA Microplate Reader is a general purpose
instrument intended to be used by trained laboratory professionals who are
capable of selecting the appropriate features and options for each specific clinical
application. Contact your companys instrument service provider to arrange for
training.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
Protective Ground
La Terre Electrique
CAUTION
LATTENTION
Risk of Shock
Risque de Choc
(Earth) Terminal
Prise de Terre
Refer to Manual
Se Rapportent
a Manuel
BIOHAZARD
BIOHAZARD
Risk of Infection
Risque dinfection
FUSE: For continued protection against risk of fire, replace fuse only with one of
the specified type and current ratings. Disconnect equipment from power supply
before replacing fuse.
FUSIBLE: Pour la protection continue contre le risque du feu, remplacez le
fusible seulement par une du type spcifique et des estimations courantes.
Dmontez lquipement de lalimentation dnergie avant de remplacer le fusible.
DANGER Le de marque:
DANGER
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT! Le de
marque: WARNING
CAUTION
LATTENTION Le de
marque: CAUTION
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT! Le de
marque: WARNING
CAUTION
LATTENTION Le de
marque: CAUTION
Read Instructions Please take the time to read this manual carefully before using
this instrument. Review the following safety precautions to avoid injury and prevent
damage to this instrument or any products connected to it. To avoid potential
hazards, use this instrument only as specified. For best results, familiarize yourself
with the instrument and its capabilities before attempting any clinical diagnostic tests.
Refer any questions to your instrument service provider.
Servicing There are no user-serviceable parts inside the instrument. Refer servicing
to qualified service personnel. Use only factory-authorized parts. Failure to do so
may void the warranty.
Wear Protective Apparel Many diagnostic assays utilize materials that are potential
biohazards. Always wear protective apparel and eye protection while using this
instrument.
Follow Operating Instructions Do not use this instrument in a manner not specified
by the manual, or the protection provided by the instrument may be impaired.
Use Proper Power Cord Use only the power cord specified for this product and
certified for the country of use.
Ground the Product This product is grounded through the grounding conductor of
the power cord. To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor must be connected
to earth ground. An optional method is to attach a ground strap from the external
grounding terminal on the rear panel of the instrument to a suitable ground such as a
grounded pipe or some metal surface to earth ground.
Warning!
Avertissement!
Warning! To avoid electric shock, the grounding conductor in
the supply cord must be connected to earth ground. An
optional method is to attach a ground strap from the external
grounding terminal on the rear panel of the instrument to a
suitable ground such as a grounded pipe or some metal
surface to earth ground.
Avertissement! Pour viter la dcharge lectrique, vous devez
employer la corde de principal courant avec la terre lectrique
(prise de terre). Vous pouvez attacher un bus de masse du
terminal a terre externe sur le panneau arrire de linstrument
dans une pipe fonde des eaux.
Observe All Terminal Ratings To avoid fire or shock hazard, observe all ratings
and markings on the instrument. Consult this manual for further ratings information
before making connections to the instrument.
Do Not Operate Without Protective Covers Do not operate this instrument with
covers and panels removed.
Use Proper Fuse Use only the fuse type and rating specified by the manufacturer for
this instrument.
Avoid Exposed Circuitry Do not touch exposed connections and components when
power is present.
Do Not Operate With Suspected Failures If you suspect there is damage to this
instrument, have it inspected by a qualified service person.
Keep Instrument Surfaces Clean and Dry Solvents such as acetone or thinner will
damage the instrument. Do not use solvents to clean the unit. Avoid abrasive
cleaners. Clean the exterior of the instrument with a soft cloth using plain water. If
needed, a mild all-purpose or nonabrasive cleaner may be used. Use as a
disinfectant a 10% solution of chlorine bleach (5.25% Sodium Hypochlorite) or 70%
isopropyl alcohol. Take special care not to spill liquid inside the instrument.
Avoid lifting, leaning or turning the instrument over when a plate is in place.
Be sure to run a sufficient number of controls in each assay. If controls are not within
their acceptable limits; or if incomplete, disregard test results.
Biohazard Precautions
Warning!
Avertissement!
WARNING: If any materials are overturned during operation,
immediately set the power switch to OFF (0). This material should
be treated as potentially biohazardous. Appropriate cleanup and
disposal of biohazardous waste should be used.
Avertissement! Lors du fonctionnement, si on renverse des
matriaux, coupez immdiatement le courant. Placez le
commutateur lectrique a AU LOIN(0). Traitez le matriel
comme biohazardous, utilisant approprie nettoient et des
mthodes de disposition.
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The plate moves toward the front and back of the instrument.
Depending on the setup, reports may be displayed or printed to create permanent lab
records and physician reports.
Optical:
Detection Mode:
Glow Luminescence
Sensitivity/Detection limit:
106 RLU
Cross talk:
Detector:
Photomultiplier (PMT)
300-650 nm
Peak Wavelength:
400 nm
Vessel:
Electronic:
Power Requirements:
PC Connection:
USB Port
Microprocessor:
eZ80
Speed:
Plate Transport:
Stepper motor
Certifications:
Software:
PC interface with LuMatic Manager software included (PC not included)
Features:
Format:
Operating Systems:
Minimum System:
Calculation modes:
Additional Features:
QC options:
USB port:
Physical
Enclosure:
Dimensions:
Environmental
Operating Temperature:
Humidity:
15 to 35 C
Between 10 and 85% non-condensing
Storage Temperature:
10 to 50 C
Altitude:
2000m maximum
3. INSTALLATION
3.1 Unpack Instrument
Carefully unpack the instrument, removing it from its plastic bag. Report any damage
to your freight carrier at once. The box will also contain the Operators Manual, a
power cord, a USB cable, and a USB mass storage device.
NOTE: Retain the original packing material for future use in the event that the
instrument is shipped to another location or returned for service.
Unpacking Checklist
Quantity
Description
Certificate of Conformity
Certificate of Quality
Power cord
USB cable
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Safety Grounding
Do not alter or defeat the safety grounding methods provided. To avoid the risk of
electric shock, the third prong of the AC power plug must be connected to conductive
parts internal to the equipment. Internal fasteners to grounding points are marked by
. DO NOT loosen or remove these fasteners or
the IEC 417 symbol 5019
connections. An alternate method of grounding is provided by connecting the
grounding terminal located on the rear panel, to a suitable ground.
To avoid electric shock, the power cord protection ground conductor must be
connected to ground.
Assure Clean Power Availability
The circuit used should be substantially free of large voltage transients (Kilovolt amp
loads) such as large pumps, large centrifuges, refrigerators and freezers, air
conditioners, large autoclaves, ovens, and dryers. The instrument may fail to operate
normally if the power supply is interrupted. If this occurs, turn the instrument off for a
moment. When the instrument is turned back on, it will resume normal operation, but
a standard curve which was not stored in non-volatile memory will be lost.
Fuse Requirements
The fuses are located internally in the instrument; there are two fuses. Fuse number
1 is located on the main printed circuit board near power connector J4. It is a 4 Amp,
medium acting, 250V, 5 x 20mm, Littlefuse type 0234004 or equivalent. Fuse number
2 is located on the power supply. It is a 2.5 Amp, fast acting, 250V, 5 x 20mm,
Littlefuse type 21602.5P or equivalent.
Fuse failure is a very rare occurrence and may indicate malfunction of the equipment
requiring service by qualified personnel.
Warning!
Avertissement!
FUSE
FUSIBLE
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A) Door
B) Indicator
light
A) Tray out
(extended)
B) Indicator
light
C) Door open
B
C
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A) Power switch
B) Power cord
connection
C) USB
Connection
A
B
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Steps
Prompts/Screen Display
Double-click on
setup.exe to begin
Setup
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Steps
Prompts/Screen Display
And then the opportunity to select the destination folder default or choose another folder:
LuMatic Manager
Icon
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The PC COM port setting does not require an adjustment before activating
LuMatic Manager. However, instructions on how to view and adjust the setting are
provided in Section 6.2.1 PC Communication (COM) Port Setting.
The LuMatic COM port setting does not require an adjustment to match the
computers COM Port setting. However, steps have been provided in Section 6.2.2
LuMatic Communication (COM) Port Setting to view/adjust the setting if
necessary.
Connect to the
computers USB
port
LuMatic
instrument (A)
USB cable
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The instrument will perform an initialization process and annunciate three short
beeping sounds signaling it is operational
If the instrument powers up, but the actions described above do not occur, check the
USB cable connections and COM port settings.
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4. OPERATING PROCEDURES
Section 4.1 General Selections provides questions for review before beginning a test,
and information about plate format selection
Section 4.2 - Assay Modes mode-specific description for each general purpose
calculation program
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Description
Click to
choose
8 way
or
12 way
plate
format:
Plate
Layout
screen:
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RLU
Factor
Standard
% RLU
Point to Point
Linear Regression
Dose Response
Cubic Spline
Cut Off
Description:
The LuMatic Model 4401 CLIA Microplate
Reader reads and prints RLUs.
Blanking is optional.
Description:
In Factor Mode, the instrument
reads and calculates
concentrations by multiplying
the RLU readings by the user
supplied factor.
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Description:
The instrument first accepts a calibrator
read singly or in multiple numbers and then
calculates concentrations based on a singlepoint standard curve passing through the
point (0,0).
A blank is required to determine the (0,0)
point.
Description:
This mode is a point-to-point calibration
mode which calculates a % RLU for each
sample and calibrator in addition to a
concentration value.
The highest calibrator is assigned a value
of 100% and each sample and calibrator
is calculated as a percentage of this value
and displayed in the Interpretation field of
the report. This mode does not support ln,
logit or log scales for the RLU axis.
The instrument accepts a number of
calibrators (from 2 to 30) read singly or in
multiple numbers.
Blanking, graphing, and editing options
are available.
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Description:
The instrument accepts a number of
calibrators (from 2 to 30) read singly or in
multiple numbers.
It then calculates concentrations based on
the point-to-point calibration curve.
Data may be entered for linearlinear, ln ( = natural log)-linear,
linear-ln, or ln-ln calculations.
Blanking, graphing, and editing options
are available.
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Description:
5. Select Y= Logit(RLU), X=
Log(Conc) to calculate unknowns
using the equation: RLU Logit = Ln
[(sample/0 cal) / 1-(sample/0 cal)]
When using the Logit calculation,
the 0 calibrator is not plotted as
part of the curve; it is used only for
the calculations.
6. Y=Log(1000*RLU), X=Conc - the
base-10 log of the RLU read is
plotted against the concentration.
The values are multiplied by 1000
before taking the logs.
7. Y=RLU, X=Log(Conc) reads are
plotted against the base-10 log of the
concentration.
8. Y=Log(1000*RLU), X=Log(Conc) -the base-10 log is plotted against the
base-10 log of the concentration.
In the Linear Regression mode, resulting
concentrations will be the same no
matter what base is used (ln or log).
However, slopes and intercepts will vary.
When using a format which calculates
the ln or log of the concentration, (do not
use 0.0 for the concentration, since ln 0
and log 0 are not defined. If a 0.0
concentration Calibrator is used, it will be
ignored when the regression is
calculated.
Note that in the logarithmic modes, any
values which require the log of a zero or
negative number are invalid, and will
either invalidate the curve (if in the
Calibrators) or invalidate the specimen.
Likewise, when using ln of 1000*RLU,
the RLU values must be nonzero and
positive.
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Description:
The instrument accepts a number
of calibrators (from 3 to 30),
subsequently calculating
concentrations based upon the
best fit (polynomial regression)
calibration curve.
These modes use nonlinear
regression to fit the calibration
curve to polynomial equations.
The order of the polynomial
equation tells you how many
terms are in the equation.
Higher order equations have more
inflection points.
Second order is defined by:
Y = A + B * X + C * X ^2
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Description:
The instrument accepts a number
of calibrators (from 2 to 30),
subsequently calculating
concentrations based on the best
fit (linear regression).
Data may be entered for linearlinear, ln (= natural log)-linear,
linear-ln, or ln-ln calculations.
A logit-log calculation is also
available.
Blanking, graphing and editing
options are available.
RLUs, or ln of (1000 * RLU), are
always on the Y axis, and
concentration, or ln of
concentration, is always on the
X axis.
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Description:
Dose Response mode uses nonlinear regression (LevenbergMarquardt method) to fit the
calibration curve to a fourparameter logistic equation
defined by:
Y = Bottom + (Top-Bottom) / (1 +
10 ^ ((LogEC50-X) * HillSlope))
yielding a sigmoid curve.
The parameter Bottom is the
RLU value at the bottom of the
plateau, Top is the value at the
top of the plateau, and LogEC50
is the concentration value halfway
between the Bottom and Top.
The parameter HillSlope
describes the steepness of the
curve. When the Hillslope is less
than 1.0 the curve is shallower,
when the Hillslope is greater than
1.0 the curve is steeper.
Description:
Cubic Spline mode accepts a
number of calibrators and
calculates concentrations based
on the Cubic Spline (Constrained)
calibration curve.
The resulting calibrator curve is a
smooth curve connecting the
calibrator points, which may be
entered in ascending or
descending order of RLU reads. A
constraining algorithm is applied
to prevent curve overshoot.
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Description:
Description:
A number of negative controls are
read, followed by a number of
positive controls.
Blanking is optional.
COV = X * mean (Nc) + F
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Description:
For interpretation, you may chose either the Regular Cut Off Mode
(positive >= cutoff, negative < cutoff), or the Reverse Cut Off Mode.
With the Reverse Cut Off option, the Samples with values lower than
the cut off are labeled as positive. If you choose this option, be
careful to follow the < and > signs in the prompts for entering cut offs
and ranges.
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RLUs normalized
RLUs actual
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G
F
D
C
Note: Due to the inherent variability in light and CLIA testing, Monobind does not
recommend the use of stored curves alone.
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Click on the Add to Plate button (B), and then add the samples to the plate (refer to
Add Samples to Tab section for more information).
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Values
of two
adjustment
points
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5. LUMATIC MANAGER
5.1 Opening LuMatic Manager
LuMatic uses the standard Microsoft Windows controls, windows, and dialogs. Refer
to your Microsoft Windows documentation to become familiar with these controls and
how to use them.
Ensure that the LuMatic Model 4401 CLIA Microplate Reader is connected via USB
cable to the computer (see Section 3.3 Instrument Setup & Software Installation).
Power on the LuMatic instrument and wait for the initialization to complete.
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When the LuMatic Manager software is opened for the first time, a User name and
a Password must be entered.
o
Admin
Admin
Security Level
Administrator
Manager
Disable Security
Y
N
Enable Security
Y
N
Create Manager
Y
N
Create Operator
Y
Y
Remove Manager
Y
N
Remove Operator
Y
Y
Change Password
Y
Y
View Log File
Y
N
Access stored curve (reference
Y
Y
Use of Stored Curves section)
Figure 5.1.1-1 Security Levels
Operator
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y
N
N
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Connect
Lot # Registration
QC Tracking
Sample Database
OPTION
DESCRIPTION
Connect
Communication
Window
LIS Import
New Assay
Calibration Data
Exit
Click Exit to close the program and a dialog window will display:
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OPTION
Use Blank
Read Plate
(Empty=Read All)
Export
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DESCRIPTION
OPTIONS
DESCRIPTION
Assay Name
Select an Assay
Mode
Calibration Button
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Select Blanks: Click on the Properties button to enter the RLU range, select
the action to take when result is out of range from the dropdown menu
(choices are Issue Warning or Invalidate Tests), enter a minimum number to
use, and then press the OK button.
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Specify range by clicking the Normal/Linear Range button (G) to monitor the
quality (optional). Highlight the field to change, type in new value.
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Select the Assay from the drop down menu. Dialog window will open with
options based on the assay type.
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STEPS
DESCRIPTION
Click Register
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QC Tracking (Continued)
Feature / Description:
Steps:
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When first opened, the Sample Database window will not have any records to
display:
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Navigate through the fields on the screen by using the Tab or arrow keys
on the keyboard.
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Modify the information and then press the Done button to save the changes.
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The log will display the modification date, time and the change that was made:
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2) Click on File and select Save. Close the window when finished.
Search
result
displayed
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5.2.6 Settings
The Settings tab provides the user control over certain settings that pertain to
Startup, Sample Database, Report Appearance, Report Output, Software,
Custom Report and Select Language settings.
Refer to the Sample Report that follows for an example of the custom reports that
may be generated.
Language selections are English, Spanish and Chinese.
DESCRIPTION
Refer to the steps in Section 6.2 COM Port Settings to
view / adjust the COM Port Setting of the computer and
the LuMatic Model 4401 CLIA Microplate Reader.
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5.2.6.1.1.1 Start up
OPTION
Startup
DESCRIPTION
Allows the user to adjust settings such that numerical ID
and sample ID records will be retained for a specified
amount of time; and adjust the COM Port setting to
match the COM Port setting of the computer.
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DESCRIPTION
Allows the user to customize the field names used in the
sample database. Click on the checkbox to uncheck the
selection; only selections that are checked boxes will be
applied. Click the OK button once all the selections have
been made.
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DESCRIPTION
Report Appearance allows the user to specify their
preferences such as margins, page orientation, logo, font etc.
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DESCRIPTION
Report Output allows the user to specify data to print for
different report types.
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DESCRIPTION
The Custom Report Template screen allows users to
choose a report template for each type of report they
desire to run.
Choose the type of report to run and click on the Set
Template button. The report will be formatted according to
the chosen template until the Custom Report template has
been cleared by clicking on the Clear button.
A) Result report
templates which are
for custom reports that
have been sorted by
request time, sorted by
name/ID, or sorted by
assay.
B) Assay specific
calibration templates
allow the user to
produce a report from
the data of a specific
assay.
Custom Report
Click on the Set Template
button to select a Custom
Report template. Preview
calibration reports via the
Calibration Tab and
preview button; preview
sample reports via the
Report Tab and preview
button. Modify the
example Custom Report
and save it to a new file
name.
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A list of the available language choices will display. After selecting a language, it
will be necessary to close the Manager and restart the software to initialize the
selected language.
The selected language will remain in effect until another language is selected
and the software is restarted as in the step above.
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5.2.7 Maintenance
The Maintenance option allows the user to update the firmware via the
LuMatic Firmware Update selection; and lock / unlock calibration via the
LuMatic Calibration Lock/Unlock option.
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With Enabled checked, the security system is ON. Only Administrators have
access to this option.
Login as Different User displays the Login screen and allows user to login
with a different name and password.
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Logout logs current user out of the system, prompts user first:
Create New User creates a new user with ID, password, and security level.
The Administrator and Manager(s) may create users.
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Change Password All security levels may use this feature. Enter the old
password followed by the new password, and confirm new password.
View Log File opens a log of every user name that has logged on, including
a time and date stamp and a running count of entries.
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5.2.9 Help
The Help option provides a dialog window that displays the version of LuMatic
and the version of firmware that is currently installed.
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Tab Title:
Description:
Item No.:
Assay
Calibration Tab
Report Tab
The list above is the order in which the tabs appear on the menu. In practice, the
order the tabs will be used / repeated are:
Test Results
Report Tab
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6
3
This window displays the current status of the instrument. Also shown is the currently
loaded plate.
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Feature:
Description:
Item No.:
Auto Assign
Auto Assign allows the user to select 8-way or 12way trays. This setting will remain in force until
changed.
Tray In /
Tray Out
Load Plate /
Save Plate
Plate
Location of 96 wells
Well
Assignment
Description:
Item No.:
Reset
Re-Assign
Remove
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Feature:
Choose
Assay
Description:
Use the drop-down menu (A) to choose one of the assays
from the list.
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Item
No.:
1
Description:
Add Calibration
Test Information
Item
No.:
2
Selections
Select the Curve option to run a new curve, inserts
a blank and a calibrator for the assay into the work
list. Select multiple times to add more copies of
each. This button is not active if the user is running
an assay that does not require calibrators.
The 2PT Calibration option is available in Point to
Point (Monobind AccuLite tests) and Regression
modes and may be used to adjust stored
calibration curves. Once a calibration curve is run
for an assay the user can run a 2-point calibration
which will run the second and the next to the last
calibrators of the calibration curve. The RLUs of
these calibrators will be compared to their values in
the stored calibration curve. The sample
concentration values of the samples run with the 2point calibration will be calculated based on the
degree of luminescence change detected in the
stored values of these two calibrators. This allows
the software to compensate for any run-to-run
variability in the assay calibration without having to
rerun the complete calibration curve. Reference
Section 4.2.1 Two Point (2PT) Calibration for more
information.
Select the Control option to add all of the Controls
specified in the assay. Press the button multiple
times to add multiple copies of the controls.
NOTE: The user may also select calibrators,
controls, and blanks individually.
Calibration/Controls
List
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Description:
To edit the curve, check the curve records (choose part of
curve records which look good to user), then click the Accept
Selected button.
Item
No.:
4
The Discard New button allows the user to discard the newly
created curve and return to the previous curve.
Print
Preview
Print
Report
Curve
Button
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Select Curve from the drop-down menu. Press the New Curve button once for each
blank and calibrator you intend to run. Select Controls to add controls.
Press Add to Plate (3); the Plate Layout tab will open. Once the correct sample
layout is confirmed, click on the Read plate button to read the plate.
A new assay with a correct valid curve is automatically accepted. The option to
change the curve is available. If the curve is invalid, it will need to be selected and
then accepted before it can be used to calculate sample concentrations. Click on the
Accept button to accept results.
When LuMatic is finished reading, the New Assay Calibration Data may be viewed
by selecting this option from the Management drop down menu or by pressing the F8
key on your keyboard at any time. This window shows whether the new curves and
controls were accepted. If the curve is not accepted, this procedure must be
repeated.
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The stored curve which is active is displayed on the bottom of the screen. This may
be the previously stored curve or a newly accepted curve. Before the curve is
accepted it can be reviewed for any adverse outlying calibrators. If the outlying
values are seen for any of the calibrators, these may be removed by unchecking the
check box next to this calibrator.
The resulting calibration curve is shown in the upper graph. Once you are satisfied
with the calibration curve in the upper graph, click the Accept Selected button and
this will move the curve from the upper graph to the lower current graph.
In Figure 5.3.2-3, a standard curve is displayed. This assay uses a 2nd order
polynomial curve fit. Moving the mouse pointer over the plotted curve will display the
fit parameters.
At this point concentration values will be calculated for the samples and displayed in
the Test List Tab.
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The LuMatic software will allow a user to use a stored curve without
performing a 2-point adjustment if the users security level is at Manager or
Administrator level. With the proper security level enabled, the software will
display the following dialog box when the Read Plate button is pressed and
Samples are added to the plate without any calibrators.
If the user is logged in with an Operator security level and no standard curve or
2-point adjustment is added with the Samples when the Read Plate button is
pressed, the following Login dialog box will display allowing a Manager or the
Administrator to log in.
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Feature:
Enter
Sample IDs
Description:
Press the Add Sample ID to choose a patient
from the Sample Database (refer to Section
5.2.5).
Press the Add Numerical ID button to enter
samples by number.
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Item No.:
1
Description:
Item No.:
Choose
Tests
Work List
The Work List area of the screen lists the IDs and
assays assigned to each, and the number of
requested copies (Reps).
If the Add to Plate button has been selected, the screen will be directed to Plate
Layout where you will have several options: Load Plate, Save Plate, Reset, ReAssign, Read Plate or Remove.
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3
4
Feature:
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Description:
Item No.:
Layout
Area
List
Description:
Item No.:
Select All
Action
buttons
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Feature:
82
Description:
Item No.:
History
Checkbox
Sorting
Option
6
4
Feature:
10
Description:
Item No.:
Search by
Date
By
Name/ID
By Test
Select All
Note: If needed, an Assay Report or a Calibration Report may be printed from the
Calibration window. See the Section Assay Calibration Tab for more information.
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Description:
Item No.:
Fold All
Print
Preview
Remove
Retest
(add to
Sample
Tab)
Export
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING
6.1 Error Messages
Explanation of Error Messages generated by the communications programming of
the LuMatic instrument:
Error Code(s)/Problem:
001 Invalid Command
Solution:
Check command for spelling and validity.
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Error Code(s)/Problem:
301 Pot %d, wiper %d,
Setting %d returned
%d (not 24)
Solution:
Contact Customer Service
Solution:
Open the Communications window and look at the
read plate results. Check the LumiFactor. If it is
significantly out of range of >1.2 and <0.8, check the
reference LED reading in the same results.
Possibly the Reference LED has drifted from
calibration or is not working at all.
Ref LED NOT working If ON Value is
approximately equal to OFF Value i.e. both are
<10,000=>LED is not switching ON.
If ON Value is approximately equal to OFF Value and
both are ~200,000=>LED is not switching OFF. If ON
Value ~200,000+/-20%, and OFF value is <10,000
then Ref LED is working.
Ref LED drifted check that the Reference LED
Value against the value when it was calibrated. If
this is >+/-10% difference then contact Customer
Service.
Contact Customer Service
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Steps
Prompts/Screen Display
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Prompts/Screen Display
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Prompts/Screen Display
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Prompts/Screen Display
The computer screen will display the LuMatic logo:
Steps
Prompts/Screen Display
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Steps
Prompts/Screen Display
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7. CONTACT INFORMATION
If you continue to have problems after consulting your dealer, contact the factory.
Important: When contacting us, please have the Model and Serial Number of the
LuMatic Model 4401 CLIA Microplate Reader in question. Have a description of the
problem with as much detail as possible. Save any relevant jobs or logs and send or email us the information.
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8. APPENDIX
8.1 Laboratory Information System (LIS)
The LuMatic Laboratory Information System (LIS) provides a method, or protocol,
to allow for ease of information exchange between two systems. The patient
information from external sources can be easily uploaded into our patient database.
This database will contain patient information and tests requested. Upon job
completion the patient information and assay results can be downloaded into a text
file following the same protocol. The protocol for data exchange is listed below.
Import Process:
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Export Process:
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In the Report tab, user will select records and press Export button.
In the Save-As Type drop down list, the user will select LIS files (*.lis).
User types in a filename, and a folder, for the file and presses Save
button.
P|
OBR|
OBX|
L|
A|
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A Carriage return is used to indicate the end of the line (220 is the maximum).
Record Layout Specifications
Minimum Requirements
Message Header
H|
Append to the Previous Record
A|
Patient Segment
Transmission Seq#| Patient-ID |
P|
Observation Order Segment
OBR| Sequence Number|
Patient Name |
Assay
Name
Observation
Value |
Units |
Sex|
Nature of
abnormal
checking
Address|
| Doctor
OBX|
Sequence Number|
Value Type|
Reference Abnormal
Range |
Flags |
Message Terminator
L|
Sequence Number|
Patient
Count | Line Count | Batch Number
NOTE: A solid bar (|) indicates the field is for future use. The bar delimiter is
necessary for correct formatting within the record.
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