COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer, Reference Manual

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INTRODUCTION
This introductory section contains the following topics:
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How to use your COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer and HmX Hematology Analyzer
with Autoloader Documentation set
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About this Manual
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Conventions
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List of Icons.
HOW TO USE YOUR COULTER
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HmX HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER AND HmX
HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER WITH AUTOLOADER DOCUMENTATION SET
Use the Reference manual for in-depth information about what the instrument does, the
methods it uses, its specifications, and information on installation, safety, and software options.
Use the Special Procedures and Troubleshooting Manual to run a calibration, perform
reproducibility and carryover checks, and to clean, replace, or adjust a component of the
instrument. The troubleshooting tables appear at the back of the manual.
Use the Operator's Guide for the day-to-day running of your instrument. Read the System
Overview chapter to become familiar with the different parts of your system. Then go through
the detailed step-by-step procedures of start up, running controls and samples, reviewing data,
and shutdown.
Use the Host Specifications Manual to locate information about transmission to a host
computer.
Use the Master Index to locate a subject in your documentation set.
See the Documentation page on the back cover of this manual for the contents of each manual.
It can help you to determine quickly which manual contains the information you need.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Your COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer and HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader
Reference manual provides in-depth information about what the instrument does, the
methods it uses, its specifications, and information on installation, safety, and software
options.
This manual covers the total HmX system. Use this manual for reference if you have a HmX
Hematology Analyzer or a HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader.
This information is organized as follows:
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Chapter 1, Use and Function
Contains the intended use of the instrument, a brief history of the methods used by the
instrument, the reagents, calibrator, and controls used, and a short description of the
major components and options.
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Chapter 2, Installation
Contains the instrument requirements, the diagrams of the reagent tubing connections,
and the interunit cable connections.