Checks for Sequencing Runs

If a pre-run check fails, the reagent cartridge RFID is not locked and can be used for a subsequent run. However, the flow cell, reagent cartridge, and buffer cartridge RFIDs will be locked during a control software initialization, which may be required to resolve an error. User must remove the flow cell, reagent cartridge, and buffer cartridge from the instrument prior to a system restart. Additionally, the consumable RFIDs are locked after the foil seals have been pierced. Once a flow cell RFID is read by the software, a 7 hour timer starts before the flow cell is considered locked and unusable.

System Checks

Recommended Action

Doors Closed

Make sure that the compartment doors are closed.

Consumables Loaded

Consumable sensors do not register. Make sure that each consumable is properly loaded. On the run setup screens, select Back to return to the loading step, and repeat run setup.

Required Software

Critical components of the software are missing. Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Instrument Disk Space

The instrument hard drive does not have sufficient disk space to perform a run. It is possible that data from a previous run did not transfer.

Clear run data from the instrument hard drive.

Network Connection

The network connection has been interrupted. Check network status and the physical network connection.

Network Disk Space

The network server is full.

Temperature

Recommended Action

Temperature

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Temperature Sensors

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Fans

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Imaging System

Recommended Action

Imaging Limits

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Z Steps-and-Settle

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Bit Error Rate

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Flow Cell Registration

It is possible that the flow cell is not properly seated.

On the run setup screens, select Back to return to the flow cell step. The imaging compartment door opens.
Unload and reload the flow cell to make sure that it is seated properly.

Reagent Delivery

Recommended Action

Valve Response

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Pump

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Buffer Mechanism

Contact Illumina Technical Support.

Spent Reagents Empty

Empty the spent reagents container and reload the empty container.