Chapter 3
System description
Page 3-22
Operating instructions
3.2.10 Starter reagents
The reagent reservoir contains the starter reagents (MAGLUMI
®
Starter Kit) and is located on the right side of the analyzer. The
various positions are marked S1, S2. The numbers “1” and “2” refer
respectively to starters 1 and 2. A level sensor implemented in the
reagent cap monitors the liquid level of the starter reagents
Exchanging the starter reagents will then require flushing with the
<System Test>
button in the main menu in order to fill the feed tubes
with reagents (see chapter 13). Due to the fact that the starter
reagents are light sensitive, the reagent container must always be
covered by the provided removable cover.
Fig. 3.2.10-1: Starter reagent container on the right side of the analyzer
.
Do not spill liquid in this area!
Status and warning display on the monitor screen
The icon (system reservoir symbol) is responsible for all reservoir
parameters of the system and thus also for the starter reagent volume.
This icon combines two functions:
a) Warning display with ‘traffic light’ function
Green
Starters reagents are
≥
20%
Yellow
Starters reagents are
＜
20% .Approximately 20 minutes
after turning yellow. The processing of all reaction
modules currently taking place is completed. The icon will
become
Red
.And the pipetting of new samples is
stopped or a cycle is not started if there is no more starter
reagent left