OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ThinPrep 2000 Processor Operator’s Manual
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3 – Service Mode:
Pressing
3
initiates the Service Mode screen. This Service Mode is for Hologic use only. Technical Ser-
vice may ask you to access this screen during troubleshooting. To return to the Main Menu, press
STOP.
8 – Test:
Pressing
8
from the Main Menu displays the following screen. To return to the Main Menu, press
STOP.
1 – Keypad / Display:
This test is used to confirm proper operation of the keypad and display. Pressing
1
initiates the Key-
pad / Display Test screen. Press all of the keys on the keypad and confirm that the corresponding
character is changed on the display. Press the STOP key last to end the test. If any keys fail to
respond, call Hologic Technical Service.
2 – Pneumatic:
This test is used to confirm the proper operation of the entire pneumatic system. Hologic recom-
mends running this 5-minute test on a weekly basis. The results of this test may notify the operator to
perform certain maintenance procedures or warn them that instrument service is required.
Pressing
2
prompts the user to load the sealed cylinder, which is the solid plastic model of the Thin-
Prep Pap test filter, into the instrument. Press ENTER to initiate the test. The test will automatically
end if any errors occur and the operator will be notified of the area of concern. Once the problem has
been addressed, it is necessary to run the test again to ensure proper operation. If no errors occur, the
test will end with a message which indicates a successful test.
System Test:
1 - Keypad / Display
2 - Pneumatic