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System Overview 53
Liquid Level Sensor Monitor window**
Use this window to check the detection waveform of the liquid level sensors for the
sample-dilution (SPP) and reagent (RPP1 and RPP2) probes. In the window, the
waveforms are plotted (over time) on three graphs (one for each probe).
Monitoring the waveforms
NOTE:
Access to this window is through a tech_manager logon level only. Please contact
your technical service provider or distributor in order to change the default settings on this
window.
Set up search conditions, then execute the search. The plot lines display afterwards.
LAS Monitor window
Use this window to troubleshoot LAS interface issues. The window displays the
communication between the analyzer and an LAS on the TCP/IP line.
You can select one of the following options to display in the window:
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All displays communication from the instrument to the external interface, and
communication from the workstation to the external interface.
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CPU displays communication from the instrument to the external interface.
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WS displays communication from the workstation to the external interface.
NOTE : You can resize the column displays in the LAS Monitor window. When you exit
out of the window and return again the default settings are restored.
Test Utilization Statistics window
Use this window to monitor the test utilization against Patient, Calibrations, and Controls.
NOTE : All tests defined on the system are displayed.
Reagent windows
Select the
Reagent
button to display the following Reagent menu:
Reagent Inventory window
Use this window to monitor the reagents in the reagent trays (RTT1 and RTT2). The
Reagent Inventory window displays the status of all reagents loaded on the reagent trays.
The window continuously refreshes with new information, and it updates after each
barcode scan.
The Reagent Inventory window automatically opens at startup and remains open. When
using other windows or when you select the X in the upper-right corner, the window
minimizes to the taskbar at the bottom.
The reagents listed in the window are in alphabetical order.
Perform any of the following tasks at this window:
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monitor reagent positions, number of tests, volumes, and days remaining.