QBC Diagnostics Star - Introduction; Intended Use; Principles of the Test; System Overview

L–000867(A) iii
Preface
otherwise, without the prior written permission of
QBC Diagnostics Inc
, 200 Innovation Blvd., Suite 212
State College, PA, 16803, United States of America.
VS–0226
Contents
1 – Introduction ......................................................................................................................1–1
Intended Use
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1–1
Principles of the Test
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1–1
System Overview
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1–2
QBC
STAR
Blood Collection Tubes
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1–2
QBC
STAR
Instrument
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1–3
Instrument Self-Testing and Calibration
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1–4
Manual Structure
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1–5
Getting Started
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1–5
Use of this Manual
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1–5
Conventions
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1–6
Symbols Used on the Equipment
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1–6
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings
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1–6
Summary of Warnings and Cautions
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1–7
2 – Installation and Setup ......................................................................................................2–1
Unpacking and Setup
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2–1
Electrical Connection
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2–1
QBC
STAR
Specifi cations
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2–2
External Connections
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2–4
Connecting an External Printer
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2–4
Updating System Software
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2–6
System Setup and Utilities
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2–6
To Enter Setup Mode
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2–6
LCD Contrast
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2–7
Date and Time
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2–7
Disable Auto LCD (Contrast)
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2–8
Save Data
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2–8
Print Data
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2–8
Shipping Prep.
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2–8
More Options
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2–8
3 – Controls and Indicators ....................................................................................................3–1
General Discussion
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3–1
Power Switch
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3–1
“Star” Button
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3–2