ABL77 Service Manual
Chapter 4: Test and Calibration Procedures
Verify the Fluid Transport System
Introduction
The Hardware screen may be used to manually initiate fluidic events. Observing
these events can help identify whether the analyzer’s fluidic system is effectively
transporting calibration fluids from the cal pack to the sensor cassette measuring
chamber.
Follow the steps below to verify proper flow of calibration fluids.
Step Action
1.
Ensure a cal pack and a sensor cassette are installed on the analyzer.
2.
•
Select
Options
from the
Main Menu
•
Enter a
Password
that will allow access to the
Hardware
screen.
Access to this screen requires a password. If a user password is not
available, the generic MK592 may be used.
NOTE: This password is for Radiometer use only. Do not share
this password with customers.
•
Select
Hardware
from the
Options
menu.
RESULT:
The following screen will appear.
3.
Press the
Aspirate
button to draw air into the sensor cassette
measuring chamber.
•
Carefully observe the measuring chamber. Ensure you can
recognize the different visual characteristics of the measuring
chamber when filled with fluid versus air.
Verify the
fluidics system
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