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Operation
4.2.1. Worklist with keyboard
The worklist can be typed in by a keyboard. Connect the keyboard to the CombiScan
®
100
and press the left button of the CombiScan
®
100 to reach the worklist menu. In the worklist
menu, a name or a patient ID of up to 13 characters can be typed in. If you have finalized one
name or patient ID, press enter to go to the next ID. Please use the up and down cursor keys
to move to different patient IDs in the worklist. To go back to the main menu without printing
the worklist, please press the escape key. The worklist can be printed out by pressing the print
button on the CombiScan® 100, in that case the CombiScan® 100 will reach the main menu
automatically. You can also start the measurement of the first ID of the worklist by pressing
the Start button.
4.2.2. Worklist with barcode reader:
The worklist can be read in by a barcode reader. Connect the barcode reader to the Com-
biScan® 100 via the PS2 connector and press the left button of the CombiScan® 100 to
reach the worklist menu. Now the instrument is ready to read barcodes. When a code is added
the list automatically jump to the next ID position. If you have finalized the list you either print
out the list or you immediately start measuring the first sample by pressing the Start button.
To go back to the Main menu without printing the worklist please press the escape key on the
keyboard.
4.3. Self check
Users should always follow the appropriate federal, state and local guidelines concerning the
use of external quality control materials.
It is necessary to periodically ensure that your device is working properly. Every day before
doing the first measurement you should perform a self check. To test your instrument please
follow the instructions below:
Place the strip holder with attached grey strip onto the strip holder tray.
Press the ChkMeas button in Main Menu.
The CombiScan® 100 will automatically do a self-check and print out the results after
finishing the measurement.
If the check is repeatedly invalid, please contact your distributor.