Abaxis VetScan HM5, Operator'S Manual

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Installing the VetScan HM5 2-9
2.3 Initializing the VetScan HM5
1. Select Measure > Run . A Message that the blank has expired will appear.
2. Select
OK
to run a blank.
The analyzer will run a blank measurement. When the process is complete, the instrument dis-
plays the result of the blank measurement. (Blank runs are described in more detail in “Run-
ning a Blank Measurement” on page 4-5 .)
3. Select
Accept
if there are no flags and no values highlighted in red, indicating that the analyzer
blank background level is within specifications.
The analyzer then displays a sample measurement screen, as shown, and is now ready to per-
form an analysis .
4. Verify the analyzer’s system settings, and make any needed changes: see “Settings” on
page 3-1 .
Note: You will be notified with a pop-up if the blank
falls outside specifications. If this occurs,
refer to “Blank Flags” on page 9-2 . If the
problem persists, call Abaxis Technical Sup-
port.