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Troubleshooting the System
4. Test the fluid detectors with whole blood:
a. Select Whole Blood and press Enter.
b. Insert a sample device containing a whole blood sample into the sample
port.
c. Press
Start Test.
d. Remove the sample device when prompted.
e. Check the screen for the message, FD1, FD1A, FD2, FD5 acceptable, to
verify correct fluid detector function.
The system automatically performs a full wash sequence.
5. Repeat step 4 if you want to test the fluid detectors with another type of fluid.
6. Press
Exit Test.
7. Press
Exit Menu.
Use this procedure to test the ability of the system to:
S move the sample door and the sample probe
S identify the position of the sample door and the sample probe
S detect the type of sample device
S detect an obstruction
S calibrate the sample door to various types of sample devices
1. Access the Sample Entry Test from the Menu screen:
a. Select
3 Troubleshooting and press Enter.
b. Select 1 Fluidics System and press Enter.
c. Select 6 Sample Entry and press Enter.
The Sample Entry Test screen appears as shown in Figure 4-9.