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6-74 Rapidlab 1200 Operator’s Guide: Troubleshooting
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D78 No Reagent Detected at CO-ox: 4
Viewing System Messages
The system displays messages in the events log at the Status screen or in the Recall menu.
For example, after you replace an expired wash cartridge, the message about the cartridge
no longer displays at the Status screen. It does remain in the events log and you can access
it from the Recall menu. For quick access to information about system messages, select
Help
.
The following table lists the messages in alphabetical order.
Problem Corrective Action
Fluid detector 3
(FD3), the CO-ox
sample chamber, or
both do not detect
RCx reagent during
a calibration.
• Perform the highlighted test(s) in
Diagnostics > Fluidic
Functions
.
• Remove obstructions.
• Repeat the RCx test to check flow through the sample path.
• 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 no other D codes occur, replace the CO-ox sample
chamber.
• If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
Message Probable Cause Corrective Action
AQC Cartridge
Expired The AutomaticQC cartridge has
exceeded its operating life or is
depleted. Replace the cartridge. Refer to
Replacing the AutomaticQC
Cartridge
‚ page 2-3.
To continue analyzing patient
samples if you are not able to
replace the cartridge, turn off the
AutomaticQC option in Setup.
For information about setting up
the AutomaticQC options, refer
to
Setting up AutomaticQC
Schedule ‚ page 8-5.