Instructions User Manual

Luminex LDS 1.7 SP1 Upgrade Instructions to xPONENT 3.1 - For In Vitro Diagnostic Use

These license packages are part of the upgrade kit only if you

purchase them from Luminex:

• 21 CFR Part 11 package

•LIS package

• Automation package

• Security package

• Extra seats package

Computer and

Software Upgrade

Instructions

You must run Luminex xPONENT 3.1 SP1 on a PC which meets the

minimum specifications listed in "System Requirements" on page 2.

To upgrade your PC, contact Luminex Technical Support. See

"Luminex Contact Information" on page 12.

• If you are installing a new PC, continue with "Install New PC"

on page 4.

• If you are not installing a new PC, continue with "Upgrade

Firmware" on page 7.

Install New PC To install the new PC:

1. Close all applications. Perform a complete system shutdown.

Turn the power off and unplug the Luminex analyzer, Luminex

XYP, and PC.

2. Remove all connections from the old PC. Remove the old PC

and set it aside. Set the new PC in place.

3. Connect the keyboard and mouse to an available USB port, and

bar code reader to an available USB or PS2 port.

4. Connect the Luminex XYP serial cable to the back of the XYP

and the computer serial port.

5. Do NOT connect the Luminex 100/200 serial cable at this time.

You must update the firmware before connecting the Luminex

100 serial cable.

6. Connect the monitor cable to the computer. Touchscreen

monitors will have two cables.

7. Connect power cables for the monitor, computer, Luminex

analyzer, and Luminex XYP.

8. If you are installing a touchscreen monitor, you will need to

install the touchscreen drivers and calibrate the touchscreen

according to manufacturer’s instructions, or contact Luminex

Technical Support for assistance.

Note: If you did not get a new

PC with your xPONENT 3.1

SP1 upgrade, skip this step.