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Preface
otherwise, without the prior written permission of QBC Diagnostics Inc, 200 Innovation Blvd., Suite 212
State College, PA, 16803, United States of America.
VS–0226
Contents
1 – Introduction ......................................................................................................................1–1
Intended Use ....................................................................................................................................... 1–1
Principles of the Test ........................................................................................................................... 1–1
System Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1–2
QBC STAR Blood Collection Tubes ............................................................................................. 1–2
QBC STAR Instrument ............................................................................................................... 1–3
Instrument Self-Testing and Calibration ............................................................................................... 1–4
Manual Structure ................................................................................................................................ 1–5
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................... 1–5
Use of this Manual .............................................................................................................................. 1–5
Conventions ........................................................................................................................................ 1–6
Symbols Used on the Equipment ................................................................................................ 1–6
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .................................................................................................. 1–6
Summary of Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................... 1–7
2 – Installation and Setup ......................................................................................................2–1
Unpacking and Setup .......................................................................................................................... 2–1
Electrical Connection ........................................................................................................................... 2–1
QBC STAR Specifi cations ..................................................................................................................... 2–2
External Connections ........................................................................................................................... 2–4
Connecting an External Printer ................................................................................................... 2–4
Updating System Software .................................................................................................................. 2–6
System Setup and Utilities ................................................................................................................... 2–6
To Enter Setup Mode ................................................................................................................. 2–6
LCD Contrast ............................................................................................................................. 2–7
Date and Time ........................................................................................................................... 2–7
Disable Auto LCD (Contrast) ...................................................................................................... 2–8
Save Data .................................................................................................................................. 2–8
Print Data .................................................................................................................................. 2–8
Shipping Prep. ........................................................................................................................... 2–8
More Options ............................................................................................................................ 2–8
3 – Controls and Indicators ....................................................................................................3–1
General Discussion .............................................................................................................................. 3–1
Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 3–1
“Star” Button ...................................................................................................................................... 3–2
