Roche Diagnostics
Operator’s Manual · Version 3.1 B-21
Cedex Bio System 5 Daily operation
Preparing the system
Preparing the reagent disk
The reagent disk holds the reagent and diluent bottles. During periods when you are
not performing tests, for example at night or during holidays, the disk is placed in a
reagent disk container and stored in a refrigerated place. Reagents should be stored at
temperatures in the range of +2 to +8°C.
a To load the reagent disk
1
Get the reagent disk from the refrigerator and remove it from its container.
2
Open the main cover.
A screen is displayed, asking you to insert the disk.
3
Place the reagent disk in the reagent cooler.
Make sure the reagent port faces the front and align the cut-outs with their
counterparts on the reagent cooler.
The system automatically detects that a disk was inserted.
A screen is displayed, asking you to close the main cover.
4
Close the main cover.
At this stage, the system identifies the disk.
A screen is displayed that shows the status of the reagent sets.
Make sure that you have read and understood section Safety information on page B-5. The
following warning messages in particular are relevant:
o Injury through reagents and other working solutions on page B-5.
o Personal injury or damage to the analyzer due to contact with instrument mechanism on
page B-5.
Spillage through tipping reagent disk
The reagent disk container can slip off or tip over if it is not placed on an even horizontal
surface.
When storing the reagent disk container, make sure to place it on a firm, even, horizontal
surface that is easily accessible.
When handling the reagent disk, make sure not to tilt it.
When handling the reagent disk without using the Prepare wizard:
Choose Overview > .
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