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Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS 4-11
4 CALIBRATION AND QUALITY CONTROL
Fig. 4-22 Place Control
Fig. 4-20 Close Cover
Fig. 4-21 Control Calibration
10. Close the SMC cover (Fig. 4-20).
11. The system starts to calibrate (Fig. 4-21).
The green status light is now lit, indicating that
a measurement is occurring and that the sample
chamber cover should not be opened.
NOTE: If the sample measurement chamber cover
is opened while the green status light is
blinking, the cassette calibration will
be cancelled and the cassette must be
discarded.
12. Calibration is complete and it is time to place a
sample (Fig. 4-22).
• Remove an ampoule from the box of
controls and invert gently to resuspend the
scattering particles, being careful not to heat
it with your hands.
NOTE: Do not shake ampoule vigorously.
Excessive bubble formation may affect
results.
• Gently tap the head of the ampoule with
your fingernail to remove any liquid.
• Carefully open the ampoule by breaking off
the top.
NOTE: Protect your fingers by using gloves or tissue
while breaking ampoule.