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Beckman Coulter COULTER ACT 5diff User Manual

Beckman Coulter COULTER ACT 5diff
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COULTER A
C
•T 5diff Autoloader
Hematology Analyzer
Operator’s
Training Guide
PN 177196BB (August 2012)
Manufactured for
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821 U.S.A.

Table of Contents

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Beckman Coulter COULTER ACT 5diff Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBeckman Coulter
ModelCOULTER ACT 5diff
CategoryLaboratory Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS

Alerts users to warnings, cautions, and important notes regarding instrument operation and safety.

INTRODUCTION

SAFETY SYMBOLS

Describes safety symbols and their meanings to alert users to dangerous conditions.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT

1.2 WORKSTATION SOFTWARE AND THE ONLINE HELP SYSTEM

Explains how to log in/out, navigate menus, and use software features.

1.5 ANALYZER

Identifies Analyzer hardware, modes, tube holders, and sample processing path.

STARTUP / SHUTDOWN

2.1 STARTUP PROCEDURE

Explains the startup procedure, cycle, results, and handling errors.

2.4 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE

Covers initiating, frequency, and minimum rinse time for shutdown.

2.5 SYSTEM POWER DOWN PROCEDURE

Details the correct procedure for powering down the AC•T 5diff AL system.

2.6 SYSTEM POWER UP PROCEDURE

Explains powering up the system after shutdown or power down.

SETUP OPTIONS

3.1 MISCELLANEOUS (OPERATIONAL) SETUP OPTIONS

Describes setup options for auto-numbering, default panel, worklist, logs, RUO, etc.

3.2 QUALITY ASSURANCE SETUP OPTIONS

Details options for shifts, QA settings, XB/XM, IQAP, and CV limits.

3.3 AUTO FUNCTIONS SETUP OPTIONS

Explains options for automatic reruns, printing, and transmitting patient results.

3.4 SYSTEM SETUP OPTIONS

Covers local settings, host communications, printer, and cycle options.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1 SETTING UP OR MODIFYING CELL CONTROL FILES

Guides on setting up and modifying control files for analyzing control material.

4.2 ANALYZING CELL CONTROLS

Explains requirements, procedures, and recognition of out-of-limit results.

4.3 INTERPRETING AND USING CELL CONTROL DATA

Guides on interpreting control data, statistics, and troubleshooting problems.

4.7 SETTING UP XB/XM

Details the purpose, use of RBC indices, and setup procedures for XB/XM analysis.

4.8 INTERPRETING AND USING THE XB/XM DATA

Guides on interpreting XB/XM data, graphs, and identifying out-of-control batches.

CALIBRATION

5.1 CALIBRATION OVERVIEW

Explains the purpose, need, and verification of instrument calibration.

5.3 AUTO-CALIBRATION

Guides on performing auto-calibration and accessing the calibration log.

SAMPLE ANALYSIS

6.5 SAMPLE ANALYSIS IN THE AUTOLOADER MODE

Demonstrates loading cassettes, preferred methods, and running samples.

6.6 SAMPLE ANALYSIS IN THE MANUAL MODE

Explains circumstances for Manual mode, tube holder use, and running samples.

DATA MANAGEMENT AND REVIEW

SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS AND MAINTENANCE

8.3 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING TECHNIQUES

Guides on recognizing problems, logical approaches, and using instrument subsystems.

8.4 SYSTEM MESSAGE TABLES AND OTHER TROUBLESHOOTING TOOLS

Covers accessing alarms/errors log, system message tables, diagnostics, and troubleshooting guides.

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