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B-30 Operator’s Manual · Version 3.1
5 Daily operation Cedex Bio System
Preparing the system
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Press to proceed to the next stage in the Prepare wizard.
Performing the calibrations (Prepare phase)
At this stage, the system checks for all calibrations that are due.
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For an overview on calibration, see Calibration on page A-26.
For performing individual calibrations, see Performing calibrations on page B-59.
By default, all calibrations that are due or will be due within the forecast period are
taken into account during the
Prepare phase.
When mixing reagents without using the Prepare wizard:
Choose
Overview
> . Press the reagent set button and then . The system must
be in
Standby
status.
Make sure that you have read and understood section Safety information on page B-5. The
following warning messages in particular are relevant:
o
Injury through reagents and other working solutions on page B-5.
o
Infection by biohazardous materials on page B-5.
WARNING
Skin inflammation caused by reagents
Direct contact with reagents may cause skin irritation, inflammation, or burns.
When handling reagents, be sure to wear protective equipment and observe the cautions
given in the package insert.
Incorrect results due to expired calibration
Calibrations are performed to compensate for changes over time in reagents and in the
measurement systems. Failing to perform calibrations when they are due may lead to
incorrect results.
Make sure to perform calibrations when they are due.
Incorrect results due to wrong tube placement
Be sure to place the calibrators in the specified positions.