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Cleaning procedure:
1 Wear gloves and a gown, completely covering any body surfaces that could possibly come
into contact with the affected instrument surfaces.
2 Turn off power to the instrument. Unplug the instrument power cord before proceeding.
3 Completely absorb the contaminated spill (gauze pads are most effective).
4 Apply the bleach solution to the affected surfaces, so that the surfaces are glistening wet. Let
stand for approximately 15 minutes.
5 Absorb the applied solution with gauze pads or paper towels.
6 Dampen a clean cloth with water. Wipe down the decontaminated surfaces.
7 Thoroughly dry all wet surfaces.
8 Discard all cleanup materials with biohazardous waste.
6.3 Maintenance – Test
For operational information on the Maintenance – Test functions, refer to Section 4.3. For reference
information, refer to Section 5.5.1.
6.4 Maintenance – Utilities Menu
The Maintenance – Utilities menu provides access to the following functions:
• Upgrade Software – update the instrument software to a new version
• Save DB and Log – save the vial database and event log to a USB flash drive
• Save Log – save the event log (only) to a USB flash drive
• Change Password – change the default/existing password required to save configuration
changes
• Reboot – restart the instrument’s main computer
• BD Utilities – for BD use only
Maintenance – Utilities Fields
S/W Versions
Drop-down list shows the current versions of instrument software modules. These modules
include the System Control Board (SCB), the Electronics Drawer Board (EDB), the Drawer
Control Board (DCB), the IMM Communications Micro (ICM), and the Row Board (RB).