ABX Pentra 80 RAB108EA, User Manual

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Pentra 80
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Pentra 80 - User Manual - RAB108EA
2.2. General tab
2.2.1. General tab functionalities
Tab. 5–2: General tab function Keys
2.2.2. Automatic numbering
When the instrument has not received an order, the instrument then associates an automatic
Sample ID number that is incremented for each new cycle. This automatic Sample ID number
is identified in the ID field as «AUTO_SIDn» where «n» is the incremented number that is
entered in this box.
Select the «Edit» key and then select the «AUTO_SID» box figure (see Fig. 5–2, page 5-5).
Now type in a beginning number to start the daily sequencing then select the «OK» key to
confirm your entry.
In order to enter the initial daily auto-numbering start sequence, the Worklist from
the previous day must be erased (See Section 2,
1.3. Pentra 80 Startup , page 2-
2)
2.2.3. RUO parameters
The RUO parameters (Research Use Only) are as indicated: PCT, PDW, ALY, LIC.
If the «Visible» box on the soft parameter screen has a Check mark (see Fig. 5–2, page 5-5),
the instrument software will trigger the following message when results are displayed on the
screen: «
PCT, PDW, ALY and LIC are for research use only ». his message will also be printed out
and/or transmitted to a host computer.
Select the «Edit» key, and then place a Check mark in the «Visible» or «Invisible» box.
Now select the «OK» key to confirm your choice.
Key/Heading Name Function
Auto Numbering Auto Numbering
Defines the initial value of the autonumbered Sample
ID (see
2.2.2. Automatic numbering, page 5-6)
RUO parameters RUO parameters
Enables/disables RUO parameters for printing and
sending operations (see
2.2.3. RUO parameters,
page 5-6)
Logs Logs
Enables/disables automatic prompts for logs
(see
2.2.4. Instrument Logs, page 5-7)
Default test Default test
Test performed when no order is associated to a sample
tube.
Barcode Option Barcode Option
Depends on laboratory operation mode
(all sample identified with barcode or not;
see
2.2.5. Identification option, page 5-7)
Alarms Alarms
QC or XB alarms options Section 4, 5.3.11. Statistical
function flags , page 4-46:
Are the «QC failed» and «XB» blocking alarms ?
Number of consecu-
tive analyses with
Stopping conditions
Defines the number of consecutive instrument mishaps
or alarms for stopping analysis operations (from 1 to 5
times).
Operator can choose the number of consecutive trig-
gers of each alarm. These are selected by default. They
can be disabled.