Abbott CELL-DYN 3000, Operator'S Manual

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CELL-DYN
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3000 System Operator’s Manual
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9140240E — May 1995
Chapter 6 Calibration
Open Mode Procedures
Auto-Cal Using The CELL-DYN Calibrator
Procedure
The calibration procedure has been divided into subsections that consist
of a series of easy-to-follow steps. Always follow the entire procedure
unless specifically directed to skip to another section.
NOTE: Be sure to perform Pre-Calibration procedures and read
the Auto-Cal Overview before beginning this procedure.
Starting Auto-Cal
1. From the MAIN MENU Screen , press [CALIBRATION].
2. If necessary, press [OPEN SAMPLER] to display the Open Mode
Calibration Factors.
3. If desired, press [PRINT] to obtain a printout of the current whole
blood factors displayed on the screen.
NOTE: These calibration factors are retained in the Auto-Cal
Calibration Log until 10 entries have been made. As each
subsequent entry is made, the oldest existing entry is deleted.
4. Press [AUTO-CALIBRATE] to select the AUTO-
CALIBRATION MENU .
5. If necessary, press [CHANGE SAMPLER] to select the Open
mode.
6. Press [CALIBRATR] to select Calibrator Auto-Cal.
NOTE: If necessary, press [CONFIRM SELECTION] to
continue.
Entering the Reference Values
Enter the reference (assay) values for the calibrator as follows:
1. Delete the existing values: press [CLEAR REF VALS] followed
by [CONFIRM CLEAR].
2. Type the lot number of the Calibrator in the <SPEC ID> field.
Press the Enter key on the keyboard to save the entry and advance
the cursor.
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