Page 34 of 159
5 User Interface
The user interface of the ‘ELite 5’ analyzer is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, and
provide access to all user level functions. You can interact with the ‘ELite 5’ by using the
touch screen and the virtual on-screen keypad, or by using an external keyboard and mouse
(PS2 or USB). The Start button is considered an important part of the user interface, allowing
one-hand, one touch processing of sample tubes.
5.1 Using the Touch Screen
The touch screen is a pressure sensitive overlay on the screen of the ‘ELite 5’. It allows
selection of menu items and pressing of buttons by gently pressing or tapping the surface
over the selected item. This method is called ‘tapping’. The touch-screen device used in the
‘ELite 5’ analyzer is selected for reliability, endurance and compatibility with the medical
laboratory environment. Simple operations are supported, but multi-touch “gestures” or
multiple tapping are not supported
The touchable items on the ‘ELite 5’ user interface are designed to be large enough to tap
with finger. The use of a tapping tool may be useful if the operator has larger or thicker
fingers, or when wearing oversize gloves. A tapping tool can be pencil eraser or a specially
designed stylus available at computer or consumer electronics stores.
Do not use sharp or heavy objects to operate the touch screen. The surface material is
moderately resistant to liquids. Avoid touching the screen with wet fingers, or allow liquids to
come in contact with the screen or the surrounding area.
If you find that the ‘ELite 5’ touch screen responds in a different area than the one you are
tapping, then please perform a touch screen calibration procedure before calling for service
or support. See chapter 15.2 for more details on touch screen calibration and other
maintenance procedures.
5.2 Using the ‘Start’ Button
The ‘Start’ button is a physical button on the front cover of the ‘ELite 5’. It has the following
functions:
• Start a single tube, closed or open vial measurement using the sample rotor by
pressing the Start button.
• Provide color-coded feedback about the status of the measurement system.
• Green means that the ‘ELite 5’ is ready to start a new measurement.
• Red means that the system is busy running a measurement or a procedure.
• Orange color means that the analyzer is in standby mode.
5.3 Using an External Mouse
An external mouse can be used to perform the same functions as the touch screen. Navigate
the mouse pointer over the desired item and click the left mouse button instead of tapping
the touch-screen to activate the function. This procedure is referenced as clicking (click) an
item. Touch screen operation continues to be available even if an external mouse is
connected to the ‘ELite 5’ analyzer.
It is possible to move the mouse pointer to a place on the screen where it is not viewable.
Move the mouse pointer up or to the left to make it visible again.
To Next Page
Loading...