Using the Calibration Programs
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displayed on the screen;
4. When the analysis is finished, the result will be displayed on the screen and the sample
probe will be repositioned.
In the prediluted mode
1. At “Calibrator” screen, press [F1] to select “Prediluted” mode;
2. Press [DILUENT] and a message box will pop up to instruct you how to dispense the
diluent into the sample tube, as Figure 9-4 shows;
Figure 9-4 “Add Diluent” window
3. Present a clean sample tube to the sample probe and make sure the tube is tilted
towards the probe, as Figure 9-5 shows, to avoid spills and bubbles. Press the aspirate
key to dispense 0.7mL of diluent (the dispensing volume is controlled by the analyzer)
into the tube.
Figure 9-5 How to dispense diluent
4. When the dispensing is done, press [ENTER] to close the message box;
5. Make sure the calibrator is at room temperature and not expired;
6. Add 20µL of calibrator into one of the prepared sample cups and mix them well;
7. Present the mixed calibrator to the sample probe;
8. Press the aspirate key to start the run. When you hear a beep and the sample probe is
out of the cup, remove the sample;
9. The sample probe will retract into the analyzer and the analysis progress will be
displayed on the screen;