Instrument Operation
Introduction
System Description
IMMAGE 800 Operations Manual A11403
Page 2-58
September 2016
Instrument Operation Overview
Instrument Operation
Introduction
The following tables describe instrument functions during start-up, sample processing,
and data reduction.
Start-up
The following tables explain what happens after all reagents and samples have been
loaded and Start Run has been selected.
Sample Processing
The following table describes typical sample processing performed by the IMMAGE
800.
Table 2.10
Start Up Functions
Stage
Description
1
The IMMAGE 800 will:
• home moving parts
• prime wash through the lines
• wash the probes
• perform internal diagnostic checks
2
A fluid level sense is performed on all Buffer and Diluent bottles. The %
volume remaining is then calculated.
3
Sample and Reagent carousels are spun. Bar codes for both reagent and
samples are read.
If the reagent load procedure has been performed and the reagent cover has
not been opened, the reagent carousel is not reread.
4
The on-board reference cuvette is read as part of optical quality control.
Table 2.11
Sample Processing Functions
Stage
Description
1
Buffer is added to the reaction cuvette, followed by a 5 minute incubation
to allow temperature equilibrium.
2
Sample or diluted sample is added to the reaction cuvette with mixing.
3
Reagent is then dispensed with mixing.
4
The reaction is monitored from 90 seconds up to 5 minutes depending on
the chemistry.
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