Instruments

Instruments in MISO may include sequencers and array scanners, which are used for sequencing runs and array runs respectively. They may also include other instruments that you wish to track in MISO. Service records can be added to describe ongoing issues or work that has been performed on the instrument.

Instruments List

To get to the Instruments list page, click "Instruments" in the Instrument Runs list in the menu on the left side of the screen. The list is divided into tabs for the different instrument types - Sequencer, Array Scanner, and Other. The toolbar at the top of the table contains a control for adding new instruments.

Creating an Instrument

Click the "Add" button in the toolbar at the top of the Instruments list to add a new instrument to MISO. This will take you to the Create Instrument page, where you can fill out the instrument details. Click the Save button at the top right when you are done to save the instrument and go to the Edit Instrument page.

Editing an Instrument

To get to the Edit Instrument page, click the instrument name on the Instruments list. The top section of the page contains a list of fields, most of which may be modified. You can make any changes you would like and then click the "Save" button at the top right to confirm the changes.

Below, there is a section for Service Records, which are discussed in other parts of this section of the user manual. If the instrument is a sequencer, there is also a list of all the runs that have been run on it.

Upgrading an Instrument

Sometimes, an instrument's name changes due to an update to its software or configuration. If this happens, it may be required to create two instruments in MISO to accurately represent the different names. This will be especially important if you are using Run Scanner and it is reporting some runs under the old name and some under the new name. You can link these instruments to record this better.

First, create a new instrument using the new name. Next, go to the Edit Instrument page for the instrument with the old name. For "Status," choose "Upgraded." In the "Decommissioned" field, record the date that the name was changed, and in the Upgraded To dropdown, choose the instrument with the new name. Click the "Save" button at the top right to save your changes. Once an instrument is upgraded, the old one will no longer appear in the Sequencer Status widget, or in the options list when creating new runs.

Retiring an Instrument

Instruments that are no longer being used should be marked as retired. To do this, go to the Edit Instrument page. For "Status," choose "Retired," and enter the "Decommissioned" date. Click the "Save" button at the top right to save your changes. Once an instrument is retired, it will no longer appear in the Sequencer Status widget, or in the options list when creating new runs.

Service Records

Service Records can describe issues with an instrument and/or work that has been performed on it. They may specify an issue start time and end time, and whether the instrument is out of service during this time period.

To see the Service Records list for an instrument, expand the Service Records section on the Edit Instrument page.

Adding a Service Record

Click the "Add" button in the toolbar at the top of the Service Records list to open the Create Service Record page. Here, you can enter all of the service record information and then click the "Save" button at the top right to save the service record. After saving, you will be taken to the single Edit Service Record page, where you can attach files and further modify the service record.

Editing a Service Record

To get to the Edit Service Record page, click the record's title in the Service Records list. This page works similarly to the Create Service Record page, with the addition of being able to attach and delete files.

Attachments

You can attach any type and number of files to a service record in MISO. This feature might be used to attach a PDF record provided by an external technician who worked on the instrument. For more information, see the Attachments section.

Deleting a Service Record

To delete service records, first select the records that you wish to delete on the Service Records list, then click the "Delete" button in the toolbar at the top of the table. Service records can only be deleted by MISO administrators.

Deleting Instruments

To delete instruments, go to the Instruments list page, select the instruments that you wish to delete, and click the "Delete" button in the toolbar at the top of the table. An instrument can only be deleted by a MISO administrator, and only if it does not have any sequencing runs or array runs.