6 DCA Vantage Operator’s Guide
Customized QC Reminders ..........................................................93
6 Maintenance
Routine Cleaning .................................................................................95
Maintenance Schedule..........................................................................95
Turning Off the DCA Vantage System ...................................................95
Cleaning the Onboard Barcode Reader Window...................................96
Cleaning the External Barcode Reader Window ...................................97
Cleaning the Exterior.............................................................................97
Removing and Cleaning the Cartridge Spring and Cartridge Area........98
Cleaning the Cartridge Compartment Optical Window........................102
Changing the Air Filter.........................................................................103
Performing Tests ...............................................................................105
Optical Test ................................................................................105
Optical Test Values ....................................................................106
System Tests .......................................................................................108
Performing User System Tests...................................................109
Calibrating the Touchscreen.......................................................110
User System Test Results....................................................................110
System Settings...................................................................................110
Loading Paper on the Onboard Printer................................................111
Replacing the Fuse..............................................................................115
Setting Maintenance Reminders..........................................................117
Viewing System Maintenance Status...................................................118
System Maintenance Log....................................................................119
Viewing the Maintenance Log.....................................................119
7 Troubleshooting
System Messages ...............................................................................121
Troubleshooting the System................................................................124
Troubleshooting Reagent Messages...................................................129
Errors Codes and Corrective Actions ..................................................129
8 File Management
Exporting Patient Data.........................................................................147
Restoring Data.....................................................................................147
Saving Data and Settings....................................................................148
Restoring Settings ...............................................................................148
Deleting Data.......................................................................................149
9 Customizing the System
Setting Patient Test Options.............................................................151
Setting Patient Data Entry ...................................................................151
Setting Urine Creatinine Units .............................................................151