Quidel Sofia, User Manual

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Shutdown
Turn off the unit using the power switch in the rear of the unit. The “Shutting Down the system”
screen will be displayed. Shutdown is complete when the screen goes dark.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Turn off the unit using the power switch in the rear of the unit . The “Shutting Down the system”
screen will be displayed . Shutdown is complete when the screen goes dark .
Maintenance
Battery Power
Battery Intended Use
The batteries provide an optional alternative source of power if wall power is unavailable. Sofia
does not automatically switch to batteries in the event of a power failure. However, unplugging
the external power supply from the back of Sofia switches Sofia to batteries.
Battery Installation
Four (4) LR6-AA batteries are supplied with the purchase of Sofia.
Before powering on Sofia, gently place Sofia face down.
Remove the battery cover and place the LR6-AA batteries properly according to positive or
negative polarity diagrammed on Sofia.
Replace the battery cover and power on Sofia.
Changing Batteries
Ensure that there is no Cassette in the Sofia.
Once Sofia is properly powered off, gently place Sofia face down and remove the battery cover
(Figure 23).
Note: If the auto send function for LIS or SURV is turned ON, and results are not transmitted
successfully, then Sofia will keep retrying every 5 minutes of inactivity until a connection with
the router or server is established.
Note: Sofia must be sent to Quidel if maintenance is required. The User should not attempt any
maintenance except for replacing paper, changing batteries, and cleaning the external surfaces
and Cassette drawer only.