PN 177196BB
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
ANALYZER
2. Any screen on which the Generic toolbar icons and are active can be
displayed.
3. To demonstrate the Manual and Autoloader modes, the trainer will need a few specimen
tubes with pierceable caps. Either specimen tubes with blood samples or specimen tubes
that are clean and empty can be used.
D Topic Notes and Tasks
1. The Analyzer is one of four main components in the A
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•T 5diff AL system.
Point out the Analyzer, Workstation, Printer, and the optional Bar-Code Scanner if you
have not already done so.
2. The function of the Analyzer is to:
a. Transport the specimen tube.
b. Identify and mix the specimen.
c. Pierce the cap of the specimen tube.
d. Aspirate a blood sample from the tube.
e. Aliquot and dilute the blood sample.
f. Analyze the sample.
g. Transmit the results to the Workstation.
3. Locate the following components on the Analyzer.
a. Power switch on the right side of the Analyzer.
1) This switch turns the Analyzer power on and off.
2) To maintain correct communication between the Analyzer and the
Workstation, only use this switch when specified in the System Power Down
sequence; DO NOT simply turn off the Analyzer.
3) The correct power down sequence is covered under
Heading 5.3 POWERING UP
AND LOGGING ON/POWERING DOWN AND LOGGING OFF
, in the Online Help System
or the Instructions for Use manual.
b. Red and green LEDs (light emitting diodes)
1) Used to quickly identify instrument status.
2) If either light is lit, the Analyzer power is ON; if neither light is lit, the Analyzer
power is OFF
3) When green LED is lit, the instrument is ready for operation
4) When red LED is lit or flashing, the instrument is busy.
c. Cap-Pierce module
1) The Analyzer can process samples in either of two modes: the Manual mode
and the Autoloader mode.
2) The Cap-Pierce module is used to analyze samples in the Manual mode.
a) In the Manual mode, specimens are loaded into the tube holder and
processed one at a time.
b) The Manual mode is used to analyze STAT specimens and any specimen in
a non-pierceable collection device.
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