How to Setup the System Health Checks on the MiSeq i100 Series Instruments

Background

The System Health Checks (SHC) are a series of tests the utilize specialized cartridges to verify that the MiSeq i100 instrument hardware is operating within specifications. The tests are fully automated and will not require user input once started.

On completion, the results are displayed to the user and collected in the System Health Check output folder on the instrument. This folder can be collected and transferred to External Storage using the Export Logs feature within the Control Software.

If System Health Checks are requested from Illumina Tech Support, please see the following instructions on how to perform these Checks:

1. From the Control Software Home screen, select the menu icon in the upper-left corner.

2. Select Settings, and then select System Checks.

3. Select the checkboxes for the appropriate test groups based on Tech Support recommendations.

4. Select Load consumables, and select Next.

5. When prompted, load the test cartridges then select Next.

6. Select Start checks.

The estimated time to complete system checks will appear on the screen. The status of each individual test is displayed when the test is complete. When the system checks are completed, a report is written to the instrument hard drive for long term storage.

If these files are required for the user records or to send to Tech Support, use the Export Logs Small logs feature to bundle the System Health Check files and export them to External Storage.

For further details on using the Export Logs feature, see the Knowledge Article How to Export Logs on the MiSeq i100 Series.

For any feedback or questions regarding this article (Illumina Knowledge Article #9206), contact Illumina Technical Support [e-mail].