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3.3.1 Lamp off and measurement-start scheduling
By default, when this analyzer has not been used for some time (a time from 20 through 240 min-
utes can be set) while [Ready to test] is displayed on the LCD, it switches off the light source lamp
to save lamp life. After the lamp is switched on again, the start of measurement can be scheduled
even when [Lamp warming up] is displayed on the LCD.
NOTE
Do not use measurement-start scheduling for measurements using PF. (Refer to Section 4.4)
After inversion, whole blood samples start to get separated. PF filtering may not occur normal
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ly, and an error may occur.
NOTE
With dilution measurements (refer to Section 3.6), you can schedule the start of measurement
as follows: tap the sample rack display to display the sample information registration screen.
After configuring the dilution factor in the [Dilution] field, tap the [START (Reserve)] button on
the Measurement-preparation screen.
NOTE
The start of measurement cannot be scheduled in manual sample application mode.
The touch panel screen becomes darker when the
lamp is off. If the screen is tapped, the lamp switch
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es on, and [Lamp warming up] is displayed on the
LCD. In the case of the Measurement-preparation
screen, the start of measurement is scheduled if the
[START (Reserve)] button is tapped.
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