Stat Fax 303 Plus, Operator'S Manual

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16 Stat Fax 303 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. J Awareness Technology, Inc.
13. Will this test be stored? If so, you must remember to store it before you cancel the mode.
14. For modes using duplicate calibrators, the instrument will ask you if you accept the standard
curve before proceeding. What criteria will be used to determine “bad curves?” Then, you will
be asked which points you wish to delete. Again, some preestablished criteria for selecting
“bad points” and perhaps a maximum number of acceptable deletions might be needed.
NOTES:
1. For the purposes of this manual, the terms “standard(s)” and “calibrator(s)” are used
interchangeably to designate reference materials of known concentrations. The terms
“specimen(s)” and “sample(s)” are also used interchangeably to mean materials of unknown
concentrations.
2. Pressing the ENTER key will bypass many unwanted options.
To begin, turn the instrument on and perform the Check Out Procedure (Section 1.4.5). When it
is finished, the instrument will display
“Set Carrier” . Press the CLEAR key twice to cancel the
Check Out. See “Ready” and the time in the display.
If you do not wish to perform the Check Out, turn the instrument on and see “Ready” and the
time in the display. The lamp will warm up for 45 seconds. During this time, you may begin
making your selections. If the lamp warm up is not completed by the time you press the ENTER
key to read the first strip, the display will indicate
“LAMP WARM UP 00” where 00 represents
the number of seconds remaining. When the instrument is ready, a double beep will be heard,
and the instrument will begin reading.
GENERAL OPERATION TIPS:
• Wipe any dust or fingerprints from the bottoms of the strips before using.
• Do not read strips that contain bubbles or condensation.
• Use the same volume for the blank as you use for the samples.
2.1.1 Selecting a Strip Format
Microstrips are typically either 8 or 12 wells in length. Using the keyboard, this instrument can be
configured for reading and labeling either type of strip. When using the standard 12-well carrier,
you may still select either strip format.
First, press the ALT key. ALT stands for alternate functions. You can use this key to access
several functions, including changing the strip type. The first display is
“SAVE TEST Y/N” .
Respond by pressing the NO key. Next you will see “STRIP TYPE Y/N” . This time, answer with
the YES key.
The display will ask “8 WELLS Y/N” . If you want to read 8 well strips, answer YES and see “8
Well Strips (A-H)” printed. If you want to read 12 well strips, press NO and see “12 Well Strips
1-12” printed. The display will return to “ Ready” .
You may change between reading 8 well strips and 12 well strips via the ALT key whenever the
display indicates
“Ready” .
If a test is stored in the test menu, the strip type will also be saved.