6-36 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Troubleshooting
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Using the Fluidic Functions Screen
The Diagnostics > Fluidic Functions screen displays buttons for performing the following
actions:
• perform Reagent Flow test for Wash, 200 Cal, Slope Cal, RCx, or Wash Cycle
• prime the AQC Cartridge
• perform the Leak Test
The Fluidic Function screen also displays a graphic of the Rapidlab system fluidics to
enable you to localize the site of any leak. The graphic is only displayed when the system
detects a leak after you perform the leak test.
Performing the Reagent Flow Tests
The system highlights one or more of the Fluidic Function buttons to indicate that you
should perform that test to clear a current error. The system removes the highlighting
when you perform the test successfully.
Use this procedure to test the flow of reagents from the reagent and wash cartridges.
1. Select Status > Diagnostics.
2. Enter your password, if necessary.
3. Select
Fluidic Functions.
4. Select the test to perform.
The system moves the reagent through the sample path.
5. Look for obstructions or uneven flow that may indicate a problem.
6. To test another reagent, repeat this procedure from step 4.
7. Select
Return.
8. To return to the Status screen, select
Return.
The system performs a wash.
Test Description
Wash (wash cartridge) performs the wash section of a calibration
200 cal (reagent cartridge) performs the 200 cal section of a calibration
Slope cal (reagent cartridge) performs the Slope cal section of a calibration
RCx (wash cartridge) performs the RCx section of a calibration
Wash Cycle (wash cartridge) perform a wash sequence
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