Chapter 9:
Diagnostics
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4.
Filtered events from the search display in a new list in
the
Events
screen.
5.
To export the displayed events to a CSV file:
–
Connect a USB drive to a USB port on the
instrument.
–
Press
Export
to export the events records to the
specified file format and location.
NOTE:
To set the export file format and location, see
.
NOTE:
Press
to clear the current search filter.
6.
Press
Exit
to return to the Diagnostics menu
.
9.7 Testing the Touchscreen
You can check the screen for dead pixels and adjust
screen brightness from the LCD screen.
1.
Press
Diagnostics > LCD
.
1.
Press
Press here for Pixel Test
.
2.
As the screen color changes from green, blue, white,
orange, and yellow, make sure the color is accurate
and press
Continue
.
3.
Drag the
Brightness test
slider to test the screen
brightness.
4.
Press
Exit
to return to the Diagnostics menu.
9.8 Testing the Printer
Connect an external printer to enable the printer test
(see
Supplies, Standards, and Controls
).
1.
Press
Printer
.
2.
Press
Test
to initiate a print test of all alphanumeric
characters.
A Status of
READY
indicates the printer is working
properly.
3.
Press
Exit
to return to the Diagnostics menu.
9.9 Testing the Instrument Motors and
Sensors
This function tests all instrument motors and sensor to
verify they are functioning correctly.
1.
Press
Motors/Sensors
on the Diagnostics menu.
Each test must be run individually. The function of
each motor explained below.
A
Waste
- Tests waste pump operation.
B
Clean
- Moves the turnable to the clean position
(cleaning station).
C
Sample
- Moves the turnable to the sample
position.
The function of each sensor is explained below.
D
Z-Axis Home
- Detects if the pipettor is in its Z-axis
home position.
E
Y-Axis Home
- Detects if the pipettor is in its Y-axis
home position.
F
Table Home
- Detects if the turntable is in its home
position.
G
Tube Present
- Detects if one or more sample
tubes are on the turntable.
