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Art: 723085-00K Rev. Date: 30-OCT-2014
When 24 hours has elapsed since the last Electronic Simulator test (internal or
external), the internal test will automatically be performed when a cartridge is inserted.
If the test passes, the analyzer proceeds with the measurement of the patient sample.
If the test fails, the analyzer displays a FAIL message. The analyzer cannot be used until
the simulator test passes. The external Electronic Simulator can be used to verify the
failure.
1. Place analyzer on a flat surface.
2. Press to turn on analyzer.
3. Press to change screen to Administration Menu.
4. Press for the Quality Tests menu.
5. Press for Simulator.
6. Enter Operator ID number using number keys.
If ID numbers are not required, just press
to continue.
7. Enter Operator ID number again and press .
8. Remove Simulator from its box. Remove protective cap.
Take care not to touch gold contact pads.
9. Enter serial number found on label of Electronic Simulator.
10. Insert Electronic Simulator into analyzer with gold contact pads
facing up and forward. When inserted properly, analyzer will
display “Contacting Simulator”.
DO NOT
remove simulator until
“Simulator Locked” message is removed and result is displayed.
11. If “PASS” is displayed, analyzer may be used. If “FAIL” is
displayed, do not use analyzer. Record the letter or number below the result box
on display and call Technical Service.
12. Replace the cap and return the simulator to its box.
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Checking Analyzer with the Electronic Simulator
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Administration Menu
1 - Analyzer Status
2 - Data Review
3 - Quality Tests
4 - Customization
5 - Set Clock
6 - Transmit Data
7 - Utility
Quality Tests
1 - Control
2 - Proficiency
3 - Cal Ver
4 - Simulator
The external Electronic Simulator is stored at room temperature in its box.
