Roche Diagnostics
112 Instructions for Use · Version 10.0
7 Measurement 9180 Electrolyte Analyzer
Normal ranges (reference values)
Normal ranges (reference values)
Normal ranges can be adapted to laboratory-specific requirements. Values that are
higher or lower than the programmed normal range will be indicated by an arrow
pointing up or down.
o Correlation factors can be changed through the programming menu. Starting
from the READY screen, press NO until the prompt
PROGRAM INSTRUMENT? appears, and press YES.
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For safety and security, the analyzer can only be programmed or have existing parameters
changed by entering the correct password.
The analyzer prompts Enter Code: AAA.
To start programming the analyzer, the code “KEY” has to be entered as follows:
o Press NO until the character K appears.
o Press YES and the cursor will advance to the second position.
o Press NO until the character E appears.
o Press YES and the cursor will advance to the last position.
o Press NO until Y appears.
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If the desired character was missed, keep pressing the NO key until the correct
character appears.
o If the code has been entered correctly, press YES.
o Press NO until Program Normal Ranges? is displayed. Press YES.
o The analyzer will display the normal ranges of the current parameter
configuration:
Na low =xxx
Na high=xxx ok?
Normal ranges can be entered by pressing NO:
o Press NO until the desired number is displayed. Press YES to advance to the next
position. Repeat this for all numbers of the normal range.
o After entering the normal ranges, the new values will be displayed. Check to see if
you entered the new ranges correctly:
Na low =xxx
Na high=xxx ok?
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If an incorrect number was entered, press NO and you can re-enter the normal ranges.
o Press YES and the display will advance to the next parameter.
Repeat the procedure for all of the parameters. After all activated parameters have
been programmed, the display prompts Program Corr Factors?. Press YES to start
programming correlation factors.