LabChip GX/GXII User Manual

Software Security 112Running Installation Qualification (IQ)The Installation Qualification (IQ) verifies proper installation of theLabChip GX software and verifies no unauthorized changes havebeen made to the software. The IQ can be run whenever requiredby your laboratory procedures.The Installation Qualification can be used to check softwareinstallation qualification after routine computer maintenance, suchas disk cleanup, after installing antivirus software, or after installingMicrosoft service packs. The Installation Qualification checksLabChip GX software registry settings, the directory structure, andthe integrity of each file specified for the software application.To run the IQ:1 On the LabChip GX Main Window, select Validation Software IQ. The Installation Qualification Window opens.2 To view the results of the previous IQ before running a new IQ,click the Previous Result button. The View InstallationQualification Results Window displays the results of the last IQthat was run.3 To start the IQ, click the Start IQ button. The InstallationQualification window displays the tests that are run for the IQ,the progress of each test, and the Pass/Fail status of each testas it is completed.4 To save the results of the IQ, click the Save As button, specifythe desired location and name of the file, and click the Savebutton. IQ results are saved as .xml files.Running Operational Qualification (OQ)The System Diagnostics window performs an automatedOperational Qualification whenever required by your laboratoryprocedures.The System Diagnostics Window displays the tests that areperformed on the left side of the window. The test results aredisplayed on the right side of the window. After all tests arecomplete, the test report is generated and saved to a file for review,printing, and documentation purposes.See “Diagnostics” on page 239 for details on running theDiagnostics.P/N 127170 Rev. 00 LabChip GX User Manual Caliper Life Sciences, Inc.