Artel PCS 2, Procedure Manual

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4.2 Initial Power-On Sequence
4.2.1 Turn on the Instrument and the Printer. Be sure the Printer is ON
LINE.
4.2.2 Before performing this procedure ensure that the Reagent Kit is at
the same temperature as the Instrument.
NOTE: If the kit has been moved from another location, depending on the difference in
temperature between the two locations, allow time for equilibration.
CAL A and Blank Vials should be loaded into the Vial Block at least
15 minutes prior to their use. Four vials at a time can be loaded into
the Vial Block. Inspect vials for smudges. If cleaning is necessary,
refer to Section 3.2, “Cleaning of PCS Vials.”
4.2.3 Upon power-on, the Instrument will perform a system test. The
following prompt will be displayed:
Main Menu
Pipette Calibration?
NOTE: To check the date and time, and to edit the header information on the Printout,
refer to Section 6.0, “Instrument Setup.”
4.3 Starting Pipette Calibration
4.3.1 At the prompt:
Main Menu
Pipette Calibration?
Press YES to begin the pipette calibration procedure.
The instrument will then check the temperature, and if it is outside
the specified range for proper operation (18 °C to 28 °C), the
following prompt will be displayed:
Temp. out of range
Continue? (Y/N)