BD PrepMate Automated Accessory - Initial Setup and Test Run; Load BD Prepmate TM Automated Accessory for Test Run

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A.5 Initial setup and test run
Before you put the instrument into service, set it up and run a test cycle to confirm proper operation.
Initial setup
1 Carefully inspect the instrument and accessories for any physical damage sustained in transit. If
the instrument is received in damaged condition, do not proceed. Call Customer Service.
2 Place the BD PrepMate
TM
Automated Accessory on a sturdy workbench. Position the instrument
so that the front lower edge is at least six inches back from the front edge of the workbench. This
allows the tray to fully extend without protruding past the edge of the working surface. It should
not be placed in direct sunlight or near a heat source.
3 Before connecting the power cord, verify that the voltage listed on the rear panel nameplate is
compatible with the AC voltage at the operating site. If the voltage available is not compatible,
notify Becton, Dickinson and Company Technical Support.
4 Connect the AC power cord between the instrument power input module (shown in Figure A-2)
and the power outlet or uninterruptible power source (UPS).
NOTE
Use of a UPS (recommended but not supplied) between the power
so
urce and the BD PrepMate™ Automated Accessory is
recommended to prevent interruption of the process in case of a
power outage or brown out. The UPS should have a minimum rating
of 150 VA for 5 minutes.
A.6 Load BD PrepMate
TM
Automated Accessory for test run
1 Power up the BD PrepMate
TM
Automated Accessory by turning the side panel power switch to
the
On position. The On position is represented by a vertical line ( | ). 
The touchscreen panel will light up and display identification messages. If the instrument does
not light up, check the fuses and/or the power source for problems. The syringe gripping fingers
will move up and the tray will move to the forward position.
2 When the power is first turned on, the touchscreen panel displays the message INITIALIZING .
After approximately 15 seconds, the message
READY TO HOME vX.X PRESS HOME is
displayed.

Press the HOME key to complete the initialization process and move all the motors to their start
positions.
NOTE
This operation is only performed during initial pow
er up of the
instrument and is not repeated if the power remains on during
regular operation.