Run the QC Test whenever you turn the instrument ON. The test should take ~6 minutes.
1 - Prepare the beads: vortex the tube, add 1 drop to 0.5ml of diH2O
2 - Make sure the correct plate or rack is selected
3 - From the Instrument menu, check QC Test
3 (optional) - save the file when prompted
4 - Check the bead lot and location of the bead sample on the plate, press Run
5 - The software runs 3 tests: Electronic Noise, Optical Noise, and the QC Test
6 - Everything should pass. Contact the CAT Facility if anything fails.