Roche Diagnostics
Operator’s Manual · Version 3.4 5
Cedex Bio analyzer
Table of contents
Document information 2
Contact address 3
Table of contents 5
Preface 7
How to use this manual 7
Online Help system 7
Conventions used in this manual 8
What is new in publication version 3.4 10
What is new in publication version 3.3 10
System Description Part A
1Safety
Safety classification A–5
Safety information A–5
Data security A–10
Disposal recommendation A–11
Legal liability A–11
Safety labels on the Cedex Bio analyzer A–12
2 Introduction to the analyzer
Overview A–17
User interface A–20
Wizards A–21
Daily operation A–22
Maintenance A–35
System status A–36
3 Hardware
Covers and panels A–39
LEDs and color indicators A–41
Main components A–43
Hardware overview A–44
Technical specifications A–65
4 Software
Introduction A–69
Screen layout A–70
Display items A–71
Workf lows and wizards A–72
Working with the user interface A–73
Key screens A–86
Color interpretation for LEDs and
global action buttons A–126
Buttons A–128
Operation Part B
5 Daily operation
Introduction B–5
Starting the shift B–11
Preparing the system B–13
Analyzing samples B–37
Validating sample results B–57
Performing calibrations B–65
Performing QC B–74
Finishing the shift B–84
Logging off B–96
Shutting down the system and switching off
the analyzer B–96
Using the barcode scanner B–97
6 Special operations
Deleting sample orders B–101
Deleting sample results B–102
Calibration B–103
Deleting QC results B–104
Lot handling B–106
Exporting data B–113
Importing data B–121
Preparing a new disk B–126
Assigning tests to test tabs B–129
Deleting bottle sets from the Inventory list B–130
Refilling printer paper B–132
Removing condensation water from
the reagent cooler B–134
Replacing the probe B–135
Connecting and disconnecting
the external fluid containers B–137
Adjusting the touchscreen B–140
Cleaning the touchscreen B–141
7 Configuration
Introduction B–145
Applications B–147
Configuration B–167
Analysis methods Part C
8 Data analysis methods
Photometric measurements C–5
Quality control C–29
ISE measurements C–31