Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Operating the System 2-15
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For an illustration of the sample port, refer to Figure 2-3 Rapidlab 1200
Systems Sample Port.
6. When prompted, remove the sample device and select
Continue.
7. To start the sample moving through the sample path, select
Advance Sample.
8. Watch the sample move into the sample path and when the sample reaches
position 1, select
Stop Sample.
Figure 2-4 Sample Position 1
9. Select Analyze.
Wait while the system analyzes pCO
2
and pO
2
. After the system finishes the
analysis, it moves the sample to the remaining sensors.
CAUTION: Do not hesitate at any point during this procedure. The sample moves
a short distance through the sample path to position 1. If you do not select an
option for the next stage of the procedure within 30 seconds, the system starts a
wash sequence and the sample becomes unusable.
1 Sample position 1