Diatron Abacus 5 User Manual

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6.3 Using an External Mouse ...................................................................................................................... 36
6.4 Using an External Keyboard .................................................................................................................. 36
6.5 Using the On-Screen Virtual Keypads .................................................................................................... 37
6.6 Using the Graphical User Interface ........................................................................................................ 38
6.6.1 Quick Links .................................................................................................................................................................. 39
6.6.2 The Interactive Display Area ....................................................................................................................................... 39
6.6.3 The Status Display ....................................................................................................................................................... 39
6.6.4 Entering Information ................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.7 The Menu System ................................................................................................................................. 40
6.7.1 Primary Menu Items ................................................................................................................................................... 40
6.7.2 Starting a Manual Single Tube Measurement............................................................................................................. 40
6.7.3 Start Automated Measurements ................................................................................................................................ 41
6.7.4 Access the Database ................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.7.5 Initiate Printing ........................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.7.6 Main Menu .................................................................................................................................................................. 41
6.7.7 Autosampler Control Panel ......................................................................................................................................... 42
6.7.8 Adjust the Time and Date ........................................................................................................................................... 42
6.7.9 Open the Warning Panel ............................................................................................................................................. 42
6.7.10 Menu Tree ................................................................................................................................................................... 42
6.7.11 Safety Access Codes .................................................................................................................................................... 45
7 Start Up and Shut Down the ‘Abacus 5’ ........................................................................................... 46
7.1 Start Up and Shut Down Overview ........................................................................................................ 46
7.2 Starting Up the ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer ...................................................................................................... 46
7.2.1 Visual Inspection ......................................................................................................................................................... 46
7.2.2 Power Up the ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer .............................................................................................................................. 46
7.2.3 Start Up the User Interface ......................................................................................................................................... 47
7.2.4 User Logon .................................................................................................................................................................. 48
7.2.5 Pneumatic System Start and Blank Measurement ..................................................................................................... 48
7.3 Exiting the ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer ............................................................................................................. 49
7.3.1 Log Off ......................................................................................................................................................................... 49
7.3.2 Shut Down ................................................................................................................................................................... 50
7.3.3 Prepare for Shipment .................................................................................................................................................. 50
7.3.4 Emergency Shut Down ................................................................................................................................................ 52
7.3.5 Repackaging the ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer .......................................................................................................................... 53
8 Sample Measurement .................................................................................................................... 54
8.1 Sample Types Supported by the ‘Abacus 5’ ........................................................................................... 54
8.1.1 Supported Sample Tubes Types .................................................................................................................................. 54
8.1.2 Sampling Depth ........................................................................................................................................................... 54
8.1.3 Open or Closed Sample Tubes .................................................................................................................................... 55
8.1.4 Sample Collection and Handling ................................................................................................................................. 55
8.2 Sample Types and Modes ..................................................................................................................... 56
8.3 Sample Identification............................................................................................................................ 56

Diatron Abacus 5 Specifications

General

Brand	Diatron
Model	Abacus 5
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English