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3 – Controls and Indicators
3.1 General
This section describes the meaning and use of the controls and indicators of the BD BACTEC FX
instrument.
The overall layout of the instrument and most of the controls and indicators are shown in Figure 3-1.
Some components are illustrated in figures accompanying the related text. Figure 3-1 shows an
instrument “stack” (a two-instrument system). Single instrument installations (“singles”) feature
controls and indicators that are identical to the top instrument in a stack.
The following controls and indicators are discussed:
• Power Switch
• System Indicators
• Drawer Handles
• Barcode Scanner
• LCD/Touchscreen
• Station Indicators
• USB Ports
• Audible Tones and Alarms
• Onscreen Keyboard
• Digital Thermometer
• Remote Alarm
• Printer
WARNING
ALL USERS SHOULD BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH
ALL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT
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