112 ADVIA 2400 Operator’s Guide
Probe Accessible Location
Dilution probe (DPP) Over the sample tray (STT) OR over the ISE
Sample probe (SPP) Over the dilution tray (DTT)
Reagent probe 1 (RPP1) Over reagent tray 1 (RTT1)
Reagent probe 2 (RPP2) Over reagent tray 2 (RTT2)
3. Place a lint-free towel under the probe.
4. Wipe the probe with prep pads, then wipe3 with water.
CAUTION
To avoid bending the probes, do not use excessive force while cleaning .
5. Manually move the probe in position over the probe wash cup but not into the
wash port.
6. At the Operation Panel, select Initialize to return all probes to the home position
(over the wash cups).
7. Ensure that no threads or fibers are left on the probes.
8. Verify the analyzer mode is READY before performing any further actions.
Probe cleaning procedure (optional method)
IMPORTANT
You can use this procedure only after you remove the wash covers.
1. Select
Maint.
2. Select
User Maintenance.
3. At the User Maintenance window, in the Position Probe for Routine Cleaning area,
select
Start, then select Yes when prompted.
4. Wipe the probe with prep pads or lint-free towels and 5% bleach solution.