56 DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide
Operating the System
Inserting the Reagent Cartridge into the System
1. Open the cartridge compartment door.
2. Hold the reagent cartridge so that the barcode faces to the right.
3. Insert the reagent cartridge into the cartridge compartment until a gentle
click is heard or felt.
NOTE: The cartridge is designed to fit only one way into the system. Do not
force the cartridge into system.
Figure 15 Inserting the Reagent Cartridge into the Cartridge Compartment
4. Using a smooth, slow, continuous motion, pull the flexible pull-tab
completely out of the reagent cartridge.
5. Close the door and dispose of the flexible pull-tab.
Five seconds after the door is closed, a beep sounds and the assay
begins.
NOTE: If you accidentally close the door before you pull the flexible plastic tab,
you have 5 seconds to reopen the door and pull the tab.
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