SYSMEX SF-3000 - 14. System Specifications

INTRODUCTION
1-8 Sysmex SF-3000 Operator's Manual -- Revised September 1995
7. OPERATIONAL SUMMARY
The SF-3000 has two basic operating modes: the Manual Open Mode and Capillary
Mode. Additional three operating modes are available by means of optional units: the
Sampler Mode and Manual Closed Mode by means of Cap Piercing Sampler Unit, and
Manual CP Mode by means of Manual CP Unit.
Table 1-2: Operation Modes
Manual Open
Mode
Capillary Mode Sampler Mode Manual Closed
Mode
Manual CP
Mode
Operator checks
Turn ON power
Self-check
Auto rinse
Ready
Select
manual mode
Select
capillary mode
Press
[Sampler]
Select
closed mode
Select
closed mode
Prepare
capillary
analysis
sample
(1:5 dilution)
Set manual
sample ID
Set capillary
sample ID
Set sample ID
(or read bar
code label)
Set rack No.
Set tube No.
Set closed
sample ID
Set closed
sample ID
Set sample at manual Place sample in rack Place sample
aspiration pipette
Set rack on sampler in Manual CP
Unit
Press the Start Switch
Press [Start] Press the
Start Switch
Press the
Start Switch
Analysis performed
Analysis complete
Post-analysis check
Perform shutdown
Power OFF
Operations performed by the operator are indicated in bold print.
Ready: READY LED turns on and "Ready" message is displayed on the LCD screen.
In this state, various operations can be performed, including analysis setting
and data processing.