Arkray AUTION ELEVEN AE-4022, Operating Manual

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Chapter 2 Measurement Operation
AE-4022
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2.3.2 Starting the instrument
This section describes the instrument’s operation from the time it is turned ON until the [Standby screen] is displayed.
1 Turn ON the instrument
a
Turn ON the power switch at the back of the instrument. When
the power is turned ON, the “ | ” side of the ON/OFF switch will
be visible.
b
All the icons and characters fully appear on the screen for
approximately 1 second.
c
The product name and system version (1.00 in the right figure)
are displayed on the screen, and the system starts a self-diagnosis
routine after approximately 2 seconds.
The backup memory is checked for any abnormality.
d
The time is counted down (for 20 seconds) until the initialization
of each mechanism in the instrument is completed. During the
countdown, the carrying arm repeats the test strip feeding
movement and the test strip feed mechanism makes feeding
operations.
e
After 20 seconds, the warm-up process ends, and the [Standby
screen] appears.
The currently selected measurement mode, test strip type, and
measurement number appear on the display screen.
NOTE:
When the instrument is turned ON, the carrying arm repeats the test strip feeding movement. Ensure that
nothing on the test strip tray obstructs the carrying arm movement.
Power switch ON