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Performing Instrument Tests
Introduction
Instructions are included below to perform few tests to ensure proper
functioning of the instrument.
Materials Needed
•
iPrep
™
Protocol Card
To run the Axis test, you will need plastic disposables supplied with the
iPrep
™
Instrument:
•
iPrep
™
Tips
•
iPrep
™
Tip Holders
•
iPrep
™
Reaction Cartridges
Performing Tests
1.
Insert the iPrep
™
Protocol Card (available separately, page xvi) into the
card slot on the instrument as described on page 16.
2.
Turn
ON
the instrument. The Main screen is displayed.
3.
Press
3
to display the Test screen.
4.
The types of tests are displayed on the screen.
•
Axis
test allows you to check movements of all axes
•
Temp
(Temperature) test allows you to ensure the heating block is
heating correctly to the desired temperature
•
Ver
(Version) test allows you to see the actual version of the firmware
•
Error
test allows you to view the error history including the code of the
last error that occurred
Depending on the test that you wish to run, select the appropriate keys to
perform the tests as described on the next page.
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