HemoCue Hb 301, Operating Manual

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Symptom Explanation Action
The display shows “FIR”. This function is for manufacturing use only. 1a. Remove and replace all cables and/or batteries, and restart.
1b. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.
The display shows ” ”.
1. The batteries need to be replaced.
2. If on AC power, the power adapter or the circuit board is
out of order.
1. Turn off the analyzer and replace the batteries, 4 type AA.
2a. Check that the power adapter is properly connected and working.
2b. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.
The display does not switch from “

”
and “Hb” to three flashing dashes
and”
” (ready for measuring).
1. The cuvette holder sensor is out of order. 1. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.
Measurement on control materials are
out of range- either too high or too low. 1. The microcuvettes are beyond their expiration date, dam-
aged or have been improperly stored.
2. The optical eye of the microcuvette is contaminated.
3. The controls are beyond their expiration dates or have
been improperly stored.
4. The control has not been mixed properly and/or is not at
room temperature.
5. The measurement needs to be started no later than
40 seconds after filling the microcuvette.
6. Air bubbles in the microcuvette.
7. The optronic unit is dirty.
8. The control is not suitable for use with the HemoCue
Hb 301 system.
9. The calibration of the analyzer has been changed.
1. Check the expiration date and the storage conditions of the microcuvettes.
2. Remeasure the control with a new microcuvette.
3. Check the expiration date and the storage conditions of the control.
Remeasure the control with a new microcuvette. If the problem continues,
contact the manufacturer of the control.
4. Make sure that the control is mixed properly and at room temperature. If the
problem continues, contact the manufacturer of the control.
5. Remeasure the control with a new microcuvette.
6. Check the microcuvette for air bubbles. Remeasure the control with a new
microcuvette.
7. Clean the optronic unit as described in the maintance section.
8. Only use controls recommended by HemoCue, see relevant package insert
for more information.
9. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.