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Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH 800 User Manual

Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH 800
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PN: B02684AA (August 2011)
Professional Development
UniCel
®
DxH 800
Coulter
®
Cellular Analysis System
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Beckman Coulter UniCel DxH 800 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBeckman Coulter
ModelUniCel DxH 800
CategoryMeasuring Instruments
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Warnings and Precautions

Hazard Alerts and Limitations

Details WARNING, CAUTION, and IMPORTANT alert types and their implications for operation.

Operator Safety Guidelines

Outlines risks of operator injury and necessary precautions for safe instrument use.

System Integrity Precautions

Warns about potential system compromise and failures due to improper use or unauthorized software.

Product Purchase Information

Advises on product origin and the importance of current engineering revisions and information bulletins.

Trademarks

Log off / Log on Procedures

Logging Off the System Manager

Step-by-step instructions on how to log off the instrument's System Manager interface.

Logging On to the System Manager

Step-by-step instructions on how to log on to the instrument's System Manager interface.

Access System Help

Navigating and Using Help

Explains how to search topics, use favorites, resize, and print from the system's help feature.

Home Screen Overview

Identifying Home Screen Sections

Identifies and describes the main sections of the instrument's home screen for user orientation.

Front View Specimen Processing Module (SPM)

SPM Front View Components

Labels and describes key components visible on the front of the Specimen Processing Module.

System Overview

System Components and Functions

Details the major system components like SPM, System Manager, and their primary functions.

Optional Floor Stand Components

Floor Stand Contents List

Lists the items typically housed within or associated with the optional floor stand unit.

Daily Checks

Viewing Daily Status

Guides users to the System Status screen to get an overview of the instrument's basic information.

Interpreting Status Indicators

Explains how to interpret dates, times, and colored spheres indicating operational status.

Status Descriptions

Defines various status messages like Online, Offline, Standby, Calibration, Carryover, or Repeatability.

Starting and Reviewing Daily Checks

Details the procedure for starting the Daily Checks and reviewing its results and any necessary actions.

Shutdown Procedure

Initiating Instrument Shutdown

Step-by-step guide to initiate the shutdown process, including programming time in cleaner.

Shutdown Monitoring

Explains how the shutdown cycle progresses and how to monitor remaining cleaning time via a countdown bar.

Quality Control Procedures

Preparing Control Samples

Details warming and manual mixing techniques for control tubes prior to analysis.

Running Control Samples

Outlines steps for putting the instrument online and processing controls via cassette or single-tube presentation.

Reviewing Control Results

Explains how to access and interpret control results, including data statistics and graphs.

QC Data Interpretation and Actions

Covers checking for out-of-range values, using Levey-Jennings graphs, and marking results as reviewed.

Supplies Setup

Automatic Supply Information Upload

Describes using the Supplies icon and barcode scanner to automatically upload reagent supply information.

Configuring Diluent Containers

Allows configuration for single or dual diluent container usage and automatic switching.

Setting Low Level Warnings

Enables setting a percentage-based warning level for low reagent supply status.

Running Patient Samples (Cassette Presentation)

SPM Online Requirement

States the necessity for the SPM to be online before commencing sample runs.

Cassette Loading and Processing

Covers proper specimen collection, loading into cassettes, and placing into the SPM for analysis.

Single Tube Presentation

Initiating Single Tube Presentation

Explains how to select the single-tube presentation icon and the subsequent dialog box.

Sample Handling for Single Tube

Details placing the specimen, verifying details, and mixing it correctly for analysis.

Predilute Function

Obtaining Diluent for Dilution

Describes using the Diluent Dispense button to obtain diluent for making sample dilutions.

Preparing Prediluted Samples

Guides on following screen prompts and preparing the fixed x5 dilution with sample and diluent.

Predilute Scenarios and Order Editing

Addresses handling specimens in or not in the pending list and editing test orders for predilution.

Completing Predilute Sample Processing

Details placing the specimen correctly and exiting the predilute procedure.

Calibration Procedure

Starting CBC Calibration

Guides on accessing the CBC Calibration screen and confirming the process initiation.

Calibration Setup Details

Covers setting aspirations, presentation mode, calibrator type, and inputting lot/expiration data.

Performing Calibration Run

Explains placing the calibrator in the cassette and completing the calibration sequence.

Reviewing Calibration Results

Instructions on reviewing calibration outcomes and performing verification if necessary.

Calibration and Verification Triggers

Provides guidelines on when to perform instrument calibration and verification procedures.

Front Area Components

Front Area Component Identification

Identifies and labels various components located in the front area of the instrument.

Air Mix Temperature Control (AMTC) Module

Identifies the mixing chambers within the AMTC module for different cell types.

Single Tube Presentation Components

Shows components related to single tube presentation, including the barcode camera and cradles.

Right Side Area Components

Right Side Component Identification

Identifies and labels key components situated on the right side of the instrument.

Left Side Area Components

Left Side Component Identification

Identifies and labels key components situated on the left side of the instrument.

Multi-Transducer Module (MTM)

MTM Flow Cell and Optics

Describes the flow cell, electrodes, and light scatter channels within the MTM.

Laser Safety Warnings

Provides critical safety information regarding Class 3B laser radiation exposure.

Cell Population Plots

Interpreting Cell Scatter Plots

Displays common cell populations identified in scatter plots for analysis.

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