Messages and Troubleshoong
This secon contains informaon to help the operator idenfy and resolve failures and alerts that might
be present in the i‑STAT Alinity system. Also included are explanatory and warning messages. At the me
of an event, a Quality Check Failure (QCF) message and informaon on how to resolve it is displayed on
the instrument. At some me aer the QCF occurs, it may be necessary to retrieve this informaon. To
do this, the user can touch Review Results to display the QCF and its associated numeric code. These
numeric codes and resoluons are listed in the Quality Check Failure Codes table in this secon. This
informaon will aid the administrator in answering quesons for performing troubleshoong.
Alerts
An alert condion presents itself when an acon is required. Some alerts need the operator's immediate
acon (for example, Crically Low Baery) and others may require the administrator's aenon (for
example, Low Memory). The alert displays on the screen and the display persists unl the operator takes
acon. Touching the Alert buon displays addional details.
Example of an Alert Screen
Alert Title
Cause and/or Resoluon
Use the informaon shown on the screen for appropriate acon(s). If alert persists, contact the system
administrator.
Quality Check Failure Codes
The instrument connuously performs numerous quality checks to ensure the system is operang
properly. Quality Check Failure Codes (QCFs) indicate an issue was detected with the instrument,
cartridge, sample or soware. The failure of any quality check causes the instrument to display a quality
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i-STAT Alinity — System Operaons Manual Art: 745527-01 Rev. N Rev. Date: 13-Oct-2022