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STARTUP / SHUTDOWN
SYSTEM POWER DOWN PROCEDURE
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a. If automatic shutdown is selected (enabled), the system is shutdown at the time
designated in the software.
1) Enabled (ON) is the recommended and the default setting.
2) The procedure for enabling or disabling the automatic shutdown option is
covered under Heading 3.4, SYSTEM SETUP OPTIONS,
in this Training Guide.
3) To view the current setting, from the Main Menu screen click tt tt
Cycle Options tab.
b. On the Main Menu screen, click to manually initiate a Shutdown cycle.
1) Watch the progess indicator to determine the progress of the cycle.
2) At the end of the cycle select Restart Windows
®.
3) Log in when the Login screen appears.
4. Help the trainee find and do the
Manual Shutdown Procedure under Heading 6.4 SHUTDOWN,
in the Online Help System or the Instructions for Use manual.
5. Point out that Beckman Coulter recommends that the laboratory:
a. Do a Shutdown once every 24 hours that the instrument is in use.
b. Allow the Rinse reagent to remain in the instrument a minimum of 30 minutes to
minimize protein buildup in the instrument.
6. Give the trainee a copy of the
SHUTDOWN SUMMARY from this Training Guide and review
the procedure.
7. A Startup cycle must be completed prior to running patient specimens or controls.
2.5 SYSTEM POWER DOWN PROCEDURE
A Objectives
When you have completed this topic, you will be able to:
B Power down the A
C
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B References
1. In the Online Help System or the Instructions for Use manual, refer to Powering Down the
System and Logging Off
under Heading 5.3 POWERING UP AND LOGGING ON/POWERING DOWN
AND LOGGING OFF
.
2. In Chapter 9, SUMMARY AND QUICK REFERENCE MASTERS, of this Training Guide,
locate and make a copy of the
SYSTEM POWER DOWN SUMMARY.
C Special Instructions
1. The instrument must be powered up.
2. Have the Main Menu screen displayed.