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6-68 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Troubleshooting
02087462 Rev. V
D41 AQC Cartridge Prime Error: 1, 2, 3
D42 R Cartridge Prime Error: 1, 2
Problem Corrective Action
QC material failed
to flow from a new
AutomaticQC
cartridge.
1 level 1
2 level 2
3 level 3
1. Check that the AutomaticQC connector is completely
closed.
2. Prime the AutomaticQC cartridge.
Refer to Priming the AQC Cartridge ‚ page 6-37.
3. Perform a leak test.
Refer to Performing the Leak Test ‚ page 6-37.
4. Check if there is an obstruction in the reagent probe
cartridge.
Refer to
Flushing the Tubing for the AutomaticQC Module ‚
page 5-57.
5. If the problem persists, replace the AutomaticQC cartridge.
NOTE:
If you are not able to replace the cartridge, in Setup,
turn the AutomaticQC option off to continue analyzing patient
samples.
6. If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
Problem Corrective Action
200 cal or slope cal
reagent failed to
flow from a new
reagent cartridge.
1 200 cal reagent
2 slope cal reagent
• Perform the highlighted test(s) in
Diagnostics > Fluidic
Functions
.
• Remove and reinstall the reagent cartridge.
Refer to
Ejecting the Wash or Reagent Cartridge ‚ page 6-43.
• Perform a leak test.
Refer to
Performing the Leak Test ‚ page 6-37. If the test
fails, check the tubing for leaks, and that the tubing is
correctly installed in the pinch valve, the O-rings are in
place, and the spring-loaded latch is closed. For Rapidlab
1245 and 1265 systems, verify that the CO-ox sample
chamber is installed correctly.
• If the problem persists, replace the reagent cartridge.
Perform the highlighted test(s) in
Diagnostics > Fluidic
Functions
.
• If the problem persists, perform a 2-point calibration.
• If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.