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9.5.4 Press the Start button.
9.5.5 Enter the time using the numerical keypad. The time must be entered as four
characters using a 24-hour time format. For example, enter 0930 for 9:30 AM
and enter 1730 for 5:30 PM.
9.5.6 Press the Enter button. The message DATE xx.yy.zzzz is displayed.
9.5.7 Enter the date using the numerical keypad. The date must be entered as
eight characters. (x=month, y=day, and z=year)
9.5.8 Press the Enter button.
10.0 SYSTEM VERIFICATION
Before the HEMOCHRON ® Jr. Signature microcoagulation instrument is returned to routine
use, the system must be checked to verify proper performance. For this test, you will need an
Electronic System Verification Cartridge, three unused test cuvettes, and a HEMOCHRON
®
Jr. Signature Microcoagulation Whole Blood Quality Control kit.
The procedures for performing the verification are described below.
10.1 Run an Electronic System Verification Test
Procedure:
10.1.1 Obtain an Electronic System Verification Cartridge.
10.1.2 Insert the Electronic System Verification Cartridge into the instrument. An
E-QC...TEST message should be displayed, and the instrument will begin a
series of internal tests.
10.1.3 When the message PRESS E-QC...START NOW is displayed, press the
START button on the cartridge. The remainder of the system test will be
carried out.
If the [E-QC = 30 (or 300) SEC] message is displayed and no fault messages are
displayed after the test is completed, proceed to the next section.
If the proper message is not displayed or a fault message is displayed, refer to the
Fault Messages section of this manual.
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