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897N203029A FDC NX600 Instruction Manual 2022.01
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3.3 Basic Measurements
NOTE
By default, this analyzer switches off the light source lamp to save lamp life when the ana
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lyzer has not been used for the time configured under [Lamp management] in Normal mode.
When the lamp is off, refer to
Section 3.3.1 before operating the equipment.
WARNING:
When handling samples (blood or urine), always follow biohazard procedures (wear gloves, a lab
coat, and safety goggles) in accordance with the sample handling rules of your facility. If you acci-
dentally touch a sample, immediately rinse the contaminated area thoroughly under running water,
and then disinfect the area. Seek medical assistance if necessary.
(1) Checking the LCD
When [Ready to test] appears on the LCD, make
sure that the analyzer is not applying samples.
NOTE
You can stop sample application by press-
ing the [STOP] button.
NOTE
During sample application, a new sample
for the next measurement cannot be loaded
on the analyzer.
(2) Setting tips
RE
Tips
Open the sampler cover, and then check the tip
rack has been loaded with tips. When there are not
enough tips, tap the tip display on the LCD to dis-
play the replacement screen, and then load the tips.
For details of the loading method, refer to Section
5.2.
IMPORTANT:
If the power has been shut off during measure-
ment due to a power outage or other issue, replen-
ish the tips and replace the mixing cups (refer to
Section 5.3). The analyzer may lose the informa-
tion of the usage positions of the consumables
and use wells (holes) of used mixing cups.
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