ThunderBolt Training

Day 1

Welcome!!!!!

Inma Dalmau
Technical Support
21 Sept 2020
Agenda
Agenda
• Background
• Introduction to our System
• Installation & Packaging
Day
1
• Instrument´s Basic Operation
• Preventive Maintenance
• Instrument Verification
• Day review and Q&A

• Instrument Service: PM & Replacements

Day • Troubleshooting
2 • GSD Web Portal
• Training Content Review and Q&A
Background

• What are your training goals?

• Current familiarity level with the ThunderBolt

System and others

• Years of experience…

• Further comments?
INTRODUCTION TO OUR SYSTEM
Our system

Storm Software
(click to view the ppt)

Absorbance, Luminescence, & Microarray Solution

INSTALLATION & PACKAGING
Installation & Packaging
DOCUMENTS:
• EIA/CLIA Instrument Unpacking & Installation Form
• Initial Startup after installing new STORM software
• Storm Software Update Procedure (only if a software update is
required)

VIDEOS:
• ThunderBolt Installation Guide
• Storm Software Setup after Install or Update

Storm Server Database: C:\Users\Public\Documents\Storm

After installation, Instrument Verification should always be carried

out.
INSTRUMENT´S BASIC OPERATION
Documentation Overview
• ThunderBolt® User’s Manual

• Storm Quick launch Guide

• Customer Ordering Instructions

• Customer Training Checklist

• GSD Contact List

Instrument´s Features

1. Instrument Cover
2. Computer
3. Barcode Scanner
4. Sample Racks (Intelligent or Slide-in)
5. Reagent Rack(s)
6. Microtiter Plate Carrier
7. Probe (with mounted camera)

DOCUMENT:
ThunderBolt® User’s Manual (section 3)

VIDEOS:
Instrument Demo: ThunderBolt video 1 of 2
Instrument Demo: ThunderBolt video 2 of 2
Unique points
MICROSYRINGE &
SLIDE-IN RACKS INCUBATOR
PROBE

ORBITAL SHAKER READER ON-BOARD CAMERA

DOCUMENT: ThunderBolt® User’s Manual (section 3)

Assay procedure
The entire process in only 4 steps!

Stage Stage Stage Stage

1 2 3 4

SAMPLE TEST START VIEW

LOAD SELECTION THE RUN RESULTS
• Up to 192 • ELISA & CLIA • Loading Wizard • Full report of
samples • 2 plates per run • Special Start results
• Primary tubes • Test compatibility • Results database
• Barcode scanner • Test Designer • Customizable
• Intelligent racks

DOCUMENT: ThunderBolt® User’s Manual (section 5) VIDEO: Instrument Operation

Results Review
▪ Report saved automatically

▪ Full results

▪ Customizable

▪ Database

DOCUMENT: ThunderBolt® User’s Manual (section 6)

Laboratory Information System

DOCUMENT:
ThunderBolt® User’s Manual
(section 9)

▪ Bidirectional
▪ Simple to configure (Configuration Tool)
Storm Software Review

Let´s share our screen to DOCUMENT: ThunderBolt® User’s

Manual (sections 4-7)
review the Storm Software!
Storm Software Demo
1. Right click on the Storm software
icon

2. Click on Properties

3. Go to Shortcut tab

4. On Target, add: noharware

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Documentation Overview

• ThunderBolt® User’s Manual (section 8)

• Maintenance Log

• Instrument Maintenance with Storm Software

Daily Maintenance
DOCUMENTS:
ThunderBolt® User’s
Manual (section 8.1)

Maintenance Log

Instrument
Maintenance with
Storm Software
Beginning of day End of day
• Connect the wash • Connect the DI water bottle VIDEO: Priming
buffer bottle • Prime 50x to remove salts
• Prime 10x • Empty your waste bottle
• Shut down the system
Weekly Maintenance
DOCUMENTS:
ThunderBolt® User’s
Manual (section 8.2)

Maintenance Log

Instrument Maintenance
with Storm Software

1. Clean inside the instrument

• Clean the racks & tray (alcohol) VIDEO:
Daily & Weekly
• Clean the probe (only use the stylet if there is a clog) Maintenance

2. Clean the system Weekly Maintenance

• Prime 20x with Liquinox 1%
• Prime 50x with DI water
• Clean your wash bottles regularly
• Repeat with line 2 if used
Monthly Maintenance
Probe/Reader Auto alignment

DOCUMENTS:
ThunderBolt® User’s Manual
(section 7.3)

Maintenance Log

VIDEO:
Reader Alignment
Hands-on Practice

Let´s practice with your ThunderBolt!!

INSTRUMENT VERIFICATION
Documentation Overview

− Hardware Tester Software (Testing Tool) (Service Manual section 7.1)

− Performance Verification Dye Test: Directions for STORM

− Dye test Report Template & Test file

− Dye Test Report Example

Instrument Verification

Instrument verification will be used to check the instrument´s performance

When?
• After installation
• After periodic preventive maintenance
• After service
• For troubleshooting

How?
1. Hardware Tester Software (electrical connections)
2. Probe/reader alignment & 20x priming (wash buffer)
3. Dye test
Instrument Verification – Step 1

Hardware Tester Software

DOCUMENT:
Service Manual (Section 8.1)
Instrument Verification – Step 2

After checking the electrical connections DOCUMENTS:

with the Hardware Tester Software, ThunderBolt® User’s Manual
please perform: (section 7.3)

VIDEOS:
• Probe alignment Reader Alignment

Priming
• Reader alignment

• 20x priming with buffer

Instrument Verification – Step 3
Performance Verification Dye Test

DOCUMENTS:
Performance Verification Dye Test: Directions for STORM

Dye Test Report Example

Dye test Report Template & Test file:

If they are not in the system, please follow these instructions:

1. Add this test file to the following folder:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Storm\Tests
2. Next, add the report template to the following folder:
C:\Users\Public\Documents\Storm\ReportTemplates
3. Import this test file and select the report template using the
Configuration Tool Software
4. The test will then be ready to be used on the Manager software
Installation Hands-on practice

Let´s practice with your ThunderBolt!!

DAY REVIEW & DISCUSSION
Q&A / Discussion

Questions?

We have some ☺…

Quiz!!

(Remember that you can always reach us at inttechservice@gsdx.us)

Thanks for your participation!

END OF DAY 1 TRAINING