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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™ FX40
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.
The following controls and indicators are discussed:
• Power Switch
• System Indicators
• Door Handle
• Barcode Scanner
• Tablet PC / Touchscreen
• Station Indicators
• USB Ports
• Audible Tones and Alarms
• Onscreen Keyboard
• Remote Alarm
• Printer
WARNING
ALL USERS SHOULD BECOME THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH
ALL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THE INSTRUMENT