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PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1

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4. Thread printer paper.

5. Switch power on.

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The printer paper will automatically feed through the printhead.

Main Page

Table of Contents5
About this Document11
Orientation Tips11
Abbreviations12
Safe Handling13
Intended Use13
General Safety Information14
Operator Qualification14
Electrical Safety14
Mechanical Safety15
Operational Safety16
Safe Handling of Samples, PFA Test Cartridges, and Consumables17
Correct Functionality of the Analyzer18
Safety Messages18
Signal Words in Safety Messages18
Structure of Safety Messages18
Meaning of the Warning and Information Symbols on the Analyzer19
Statutory Requirements19
Obligations of the System Owner19
Delivery and Installation21
Delivery21
Transporting the Analyzer21
Scope of Delivery21
Accepting Delivery22
Unpacking22
Inventory Analyzer Accessories24
Installation27
Operating Conditions28
Ambient Conditions for Storage28
Ambient Conditions for Operation28
Requirements of Worktop29
Connecting the Analyzer30
Installing Fuses31
Connecting the Analyzer to the Power Source33
Loading Printer Paper34
Threading Printer Paper36
Loading Trigger Solution37
Checking for Correct Installation39
Preparing the Analyzer for Longer Periods of Non-Operation40
Quick Reference Guide41
Service and Warranty45
Siemens Service45
Warranty45
Ordering Information46
Disposal of the Analyzer47
Description of the Analyzer49
Analyzer49
Carousel50
Trigger Solution Compartment51
LCD Display51
Keyboard52
Printer52
Consumables53
Consumables' Labels53
Consumables/Parts List54
PFA Test Cartridges55
Technical Specifications55
Physical55
Electrical55
Environmental56
General56
Printer57
Software57
Data Connections57
Laboratory Information System (LIS)59
Principle of Operation60
Setup and Changing Configuration63
Priming the Analyzer63
Setup of the Software65
Selecting Language65
Setting the Time Format66
Setting the Date Format68
Patient Identification Request69
Analyzer Initialization70
Configuration70
Low/High Flag Ranges71
Audible Keys73
Laboratory Information System (LIS)74
Performing Tests77
Test Request with Patient ID Number Option Disabled80
Single Test80
Duplicate Test or Two Test Types, same Patient ID80
Two Different Test Types, Different Patient ID81
Test Request with Patient ID Number Option Enabled82
Single Test82
Duplicate Test or Two Test Types, same Patient ID83
Two Test Types, Different Patient ID84
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Canceling Tests85
Printing Results86
Automatic Printing after Test86
Printing the Results of the Last Run86
Printing Stored Test Results87
Printing Usage History88
QC Procedures89
Self Test and Daily Alignment Check for Trigger Solution Dispensing90
Run Control94
Printing Control Results97
Cleaning and Disinfection99
Cleaning the Analyzer99
Disinfecting the Analyzer99
Maintenance101
Replacing Trigger Solution102
Priming the System104
O-Ring Maintenance106
Maintaining and Inspecting the O-Ring106
Removing the O-Ring107
Installing the O-Ring109
Cleaning O-Ring Using Cleaning Pads110
Replacing Printer Paper113
Replacing Printer Ribbon115
Replacing Fuses116
Diagnostics and Troubleshooting119
Power on Diagnostics119
Self Test119
Printing Error Log120
Displaying Test Results121
Common Status Messages123
Maximum Test Time Exceeded124
Test Terminated Due to Air Leak125
Test Terminated Due to Flow Obstruction126
Test Terminated Due to Insufficient Sample127
Test Terminated Due to Maximum Syringe Travel128
Other Status Messages129
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