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Operator’s Manual – OPTI CCA-TS2 4-11
4 CALIBRATION AND QUALITY CONTROL
Fig. 4-20 Place Control
Fig. 4-19 Control Calibration
9. The system starts to calibrate (Fig. 4-19).
The green status light is now lit, indicating that
a measurement is occurring and that the sample
chamber cover should not be opened.
NOTE: If the sample measurement chamber cover
is opened while the green status light is
blinking, the cassette calibration will
be cancelled and the cassette must be
discarded.
10. Calibration is complete and it is time to place a
sample (Fig. 4-20).
11. Remove an ampoule from the box of controls
and invert gently to resuspend the scattering
particles, being careful not to heat it with your
hands.
NOTE: Do not shake ampoule vigorously.
Excessive bubble formation may affect
results.
12. Gently tap the head of the ampoule with your
fingernail to remove any liquid.
13. Carefully open the ampoule by breaking off the
top.
NOTE: Protect your fingers by using gloves or tissue
while breaking ampoule.
14. Either aspirate directly from the ampoule or
use a capillary to withdraw a small amount of
control material from the ampoule for aspiration.
15. Hold the ampoule at a 45° angle during
aspiration (Fig. 4-20). Use a new ampoule for
each sample.
16. When using capillary tubes, push the tube firmly
into the fillport (Fig. 4-21).
17. Press (Fig. 4-20).
Fig. 4-21 Attach Capillary Tube