Beckman Coulter UniCel DxC 600, Instructions For Use Manual

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System Description
Operation and Control Components
Operation and Control Components
Operator Controls
The operator interfaces with various control devices such as the keyboard, monitor and push-
button controls during a routine run. Basic operating functions are controlled and reviewed from
the monitor. Calibration functions are also controlled from the monitor. Information is selected and
entered into the system through touch screen monitors, from a mouse, and/or at a keyboard.
Push-button controls (refer to Figure 1.3 ) are used to start the process, to prioritize a sample run,
or to stop the process under certain conditions as described in Table 1.12 .
Table 1.12 DxC Push-Button Controls
Push-Button
Control Type Primary Function
Run To start the test process.
Priority To prioritize the loading of a rack by creating a space in front of the autoloader for
loading the next rack into a priority position on the sample carousel. It does not alter
the sample priority (STAT or routine) previously defined in sample programming.
Stop To stop the process. The stop button should be used only under the following
conditions:
•
To stop instrument motions
• To conduct a maintenance/repair activity
• To home and realign mechanical components without rebooting