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Start the automated measurement by clicking or tapping on the ‘Start’ button on the GUI or by pressing the
physical Start button
Figure 42. Selected Sample Mode Panel
8.4.2.5 Interrupting Automatic Processing for Stat Samples
If one or more stat samples need to be processed, you can interrupt automatic processing to analyze the stat
sample(s) without having to wait until the entire sample tray has been processed. To interrupt automatic processing
for stat specimens, perform the following steps:
Click or tap the ‘Stop’ button. The ‘Abacus 5’ will prompt you to wait until the current sample is completed.
Acknowledge the message by clicking or tapping the ‘OK’ button.
Place the stat sample into the sample rotor.
As soon as the current measurement completes change to the manual measurement panel by clicking or
tapping the ‘Measure’ quick-link at the upper left corner of the screen.
Process the stat sample(s) in manual mode.
Return to the automated measurement panel by clicking or tapping the ‘AS’ quick link;
Restart the measurement by clicking or tapping the ‘Start’ button or by pressing the physical Start button.
The ‘Abacus 5’ will continue automated measurement from where it was interrupted.
8.4.2.6 Controlling the Autosampler
Detailed information about the Autosampler is available from the Autosampler info panel. You can also reset the
Autosampler from this panel. Double click or tap the Autosampler status in the bottom left corner of the screen to
view the Autosampler info panel. With this panel, you can command the Autosampler to repeat the last command, or
reset the Autosampler. You can also view Autosampler messages with detailed information about the last action or
sample tube processed.