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Air Filter (Louver)

Circuit Protector

Appliance Inlet

RS232C Connector

LAN Terminal

Sampler Cover Lock

Power Switch

USB Connector

(Only for the sample

barcode reader)

NOTE: Do not connect any

USB device other than the

sample barcode reader

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Table of Contents3
Definition of Specific Safety Precautions7
Precautions before Operating this Equipment7
Biohazards and Disposal8
Explosive Hazards8
Electrical Hazards8
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)9
Moving Parts9
Installation Site Requirements10
Test Results for Diagnosis10
Dri-Chem Slides11
QC Card System13
Handling Samples13
Sampler Cover13
Diluents and Reference Fluid13
DRI-CHEM AUTO TIPS, Sample Tubes and DRI-CHEM MIXING CUPS14
Light Source Lamp14
Recording Paper14
Warning Labels15
Section 2: Component Names and Functions16
Component Names16
Names and Functions of Touch Panel Display18
- TOP Dialogue18
- Test Preparation Dialogue19
- Mode Function Dialogue23
- Result Search Dialogue23
- Help Dialogue25
Names and Functions of Screen Keyboard26
- Ten-Key Input Dialogue26
- Alphanumeric Input Dialogue27
Slide Loading30
Sample Loading30
Sampling and Spotting30
Incubation30
Photometer and Potentiometer Readout30
Disposal of Consumables31
Preparations31
- List for Daily Maintenance before Use31
- Preparations before Turning the Power on (Daily Maintenance before Use #1)31
- Turning the Power on (Daily Maintenance before Use #2)32
- List for Daily Maintenance after Use34
- Turning the Power off (Daily Maintenance after Use)34
- Sample Racks35
- Producing Samples Using Sample Tubes36
- QC Card System37
Measurement38
- Basic Measurements (Excluding ISE Tests and Tests that Require Dilution)38
- Usage of the WORK LIST Button41
- ISE Tests43
- Tests that Require Dilution44
- Setting Slides47
- Rerunning Tests48
Sample Barcode Reader49
- Operating Procedures50
Editing Sample No. and Sample ID51
Section 4: Periodic Maintenance52
User Daily/Periodic Maintenance53
Cleaning the Air Filters53
- Cleaning Procedures53
Cleaning the Incubator, Spotting Part and ISE Unit54
Cleaning the Slide Reader59
- Cleaning Procedure59
Replacing the Recording Paper60
- Replacement Procedure60
Replacing and Cleaning the Light Source Lamp61
- Replacement and Cleaning Procedure61
Inspecting and Replacing the Sampler O-Ring63
- Inspecting the Sampler O-Ring63
- Replacing the Sampler O-Ring65
Section 5: Troubleshooting66
Error Indications66
- Error Codes Table66
- Printout Indications Table68
Troubleshooting70
- Startup Errors70
- Display or Printer Trouble70
- Slide Reading Error70
- Sampler Errors71
- Photometer Errors73
- Transfer Errors74
- Temperature Control Errors74
- Circuit Board Malfunction75
- QC Card/DI Card Read Error76
- 5.2.10 Slide Loading Errors76
- Errors Related to ISE Tests76
- Errors Related to Data Communication or Sample Barcode Reader78
- Other Errors79
Section 6: Mode Settings and Functions80
Mode Setting Procedure and Description80
- Mode Setting Procedure80
- How to Select each Mode81
Control Mode <Normal82
- Execution of the Control Mode82
Date & Time Settings <Normal82
Display Brightness <Normal82
Buzzer Volume <Normal83
- Error Sound83
- Test End Sound84
Lamp Configuration <Normal85
Display Information <Normal87
- Error Log87
- Display Temperature & Humidity88
- Lot Information88
- DI Card Information89
Basic/External I/F Settings <Admini91
- Language Setting91
- Date Format Setting92
- Host I/F Settings93
- Barcode Reader97
Display Settings <Admini99
- Unit Conversion99
- Display Method for Outside of Measurement Range100
- Reference Interval Settings102
- Result Display Setting106
- Sample No./ID Settings107
- Work List Selection Setting108
Coefficients/Test Settings <Admini108
- Correlation Coefficients109
- 6.10.2 Lot Compensation Coefficients113
- Dilution Factor116
- Spotting Count117
- Print Sheets of Test Results117
Data Communication119
Section 8: Specifications/Consumables120
Specifications and Standard Accessories120
- Specifications120
- Standard Accessories121
Consumables and Optional Accessories121
- Consumables121
- Optional Accessories122
Section 9: Glossary123

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