BD PrepMate Automated Accessory - 5 Operating the BD Prepmate Automated Accessory

Operating the BD PrepMate™ Automated Accessory
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than twelve vials to process, change the rows to 2 (8 vials) or 1 (4 vials). Each time a
processing cycle completes, the setting returns to the default value (3).
Do not change this setting in the middle of a processing cycle. Wait until a new rack is
loaded.
STOP
Use this key to interrupt processing. The STOP key can be pressed at any time during the
cycle.
START
Use this key to begin the processing cycle. After a specimen rack is inserted, removed or
replaced, push this key to begin a cycle. Inserting or replacing a rack activates the tray latch.
The instrument will not begin operating until the tray is properly latched.
ESC and ENT
These keys are used only at the manufacturing facility. They are used to program the
operator interface. These keys do not have a role in the day-to-day use of the product. Do
not use these keys.
5 Operating the BD PrepMate™ Automated
Accessory
Please read this procedure carefully before operating.
CAUTION
Manually moving metal tray may cause instrument malfunction.
Contact BD for assistance with moving the metal tray by hand.