Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS2
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5 SAMPLE HANDLING AND PATIENT TESTING
5. Press down on the red latch to open the Sample
Measurement Chamber (SMC) (Fig. 5-6).
6. Insert the cassette as follows:
•
Open the OPTI Sensor Cassette pouch and
remove the cassette (Fig. 5-7). After opening
the pouch, proceed with the following steps
immediately.
NOTE: The cassette should be run immediately
after opening the pouch, but no later than 2
minutes (1 minute for B-Lac Cassettes) after
opening.
NOTE: For sample introduction with a capillary
tube or a ComfortSampler, remove the
syringe adapter before placing the cassette
into the chamber.
•
Gently wipe both sides of the cassette with a
clean dry cloth to remove excess moisture.
•
Insert the cassette in the chamber.
Press down to ensure the cassette is properly
seated (Fig. 5-7).
•
Close the SMC cover by pressing it down
firmly (Fig. 5-8).
•
The green status light starts to blink
indicating that the SMC cover should not be
opened during this time.
NOTE: If the SMC cover is opened while the
green status light is blinking, the cassette
calibration will be cancelled and the
cassette must be discarded.
Fig. 5-7 Insert Cassette
Fig. 5-6 Open SMC Cover
Fig. 5-8 Close Cover