Beckman Coulter COULTER HmX Setup guide

COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer
COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer with
Autoloader Operator’s Training
Guide
PN 4237530BB (March 2011)
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
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WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER-TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING
TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM ANY PROCEDURE BEFORE CAREFULLY READING ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. ALWAYS FOLLOW PRODUCT LABELING AND MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS. IF IN DOUBT AS
TO HOW TO PROCEED IN ANY SITUATION, CONTACT YOUR BECKMAN COULTER REPRESENTATIVE.
BECKMAN COULTER, INC. URGES ITS CUSTOMERS TO COMPLY WITH ALL NATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
STANDARDS SUCH AS THE USE OF BARRIER PROTECTION. THIS MAY INCLUDE, BUT IT IS NOT LIMITED TO,
PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR, GLOVES, AND SUITABLE LABORATORY ATTIRE WHEN OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS OR
ANY OTHER AUTOMATED LABORATORY ANALYZER.
HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows:
WARNING - Can cause injury.
CAUTION - Can cause damage to the instrument.
IMPORTANT - Can cause misleading results.
WARNING Risk of operator injury if:
r All doors, covers and panels are not closed and secured in place prior to and during instrument operation.
r The integrity of safety interlocks and sensors is compromised.
r Instrument alarms and error messages are not acknowledged and acted upon.
r You contact moving parts.
r You mishandle broken parts.
r Doors, covers and panels are not opened, closed, removed and/or replaced with care.
r Improper tools are used for troubleshooting.
To avoid injury:
r Keep doors, covers and panels closed and secured in place while the instrument is in use.
r Take full advantage of the safety features of the instrument. Do not defeat safety interlocks and sensors.
r Acknowledge and act upon instrument alarms and error messages.
r Keep away from moving parts.
r Report any broken parts to your Beckman Coulter Representative.
r Open/remove and close/replace doors, covers and panels with care.
r Use the proper tools when troubleshooting.
CAUTION System integrity might be compromised and operational failures might occur if:
r This equipment is used in a manner other than specified. Operate the instrument as instructed in the Product Manuals.
r You introduce software that is not authorized by Beckman Coulter into your computer. Only operate your system’s
computer with software authorized by Beckman Coulter.
r You install software that is not an original copyrighted version. Only use software that is an original copyrighted
version to prevent virus contamination.
IMPORTANT If you purchased this product from anyone other than Beckman Coulter or an authorized Beckman Coulter
distributor, and, if it is not presently under a Beckman Coulter service maintenance agreement, Beckman Coulter cannot
guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering revisions or that you will receive the most
current information bulletins concerning the product. If you purchased this product from a third party and would like
further information concerning this topic, call your Beckman Coulter Representative.

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REVISION STATUS
Initial Issue, A 6/99
Software version 1.0
Revision B, 3/01
Software version 1.3
Information concerning the IVD parameters, MRV and IRF, was added to this training
guide.
Changed pages: Cover, iii, ix, 3-5, 3-6, 3-7, 4-10, 4-14, 4-22, 6-26, 7-39, Running 5C®Cell
Control summary page 2 of 2, and Control File Management summary page 3 of 3.
Note: Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in text by a bar in the
margin of the amended page.
Revision BA, 5/10
Software Version 1.3.
Updates were made to the company corporate address.
Note: Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in text by a bar in the
margin of the amended page.
Revision BB, 03/11
Software Version 1.3.
Changes were made to pages, 6-3, 6-22.
Note: Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in text by a bar in the
margin of the amended page.
This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions. When a subsequent software version
changes the information in this document, a new issue will be released to the Beckman Coulter website. For
labeling updates, go to www.beckmancoulter.com and download the most recent manual or system help for
your instrument.

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CONTENTS
LEGAL NOTICES
REVISION STATUS, iii
CONTENTS, v
INTRODUCTION, vii
1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT, 1-1
2 STARTUP / SHUTDOWN, 2-1
3 SET UP OPTIONS, 3-1
4 QUALITY CONTROL, 4-1
5 CALIBRATION, 5-1
6 SAMPLE ANALYSIS, 6-1
7 DATA REVIEW, 7-1
8 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING, 8-1
SUMMARY PAGES
TRAINING CHECKLIST
TRADEMARKS

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT
To provide an authorized trainer with corporately accepted training materials for instructing a
new operator in the proper use and operation of a COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer
with Autoloader or a HmX Hematology Analyzer.
DOCUMENTATION
Several manuals and related documents are shipped with a new instrument. It is important
that you familiarize yourself with these materials as soon as possible. Since these materials
may be used during your training, please make sure the following manuals and related
documents are readily available before the training session begins.
HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader
r Reference Manual, PN 4237523, provides in-depth information about what the
instrument does, the methods it uses, its specifications, and information on installation,
safety, and software options.
r Operator’s Guide, PN 4237521, provides step-by-step instructions for the day-to-day
running of your instrument.
r Special Procedures and Troubleshooting Manual, PN 4237522, provides in-depth
information about how to run a calibration, how to clean, replace, or adjust a component
of the instrument, and provides troubleshooting tables as diagnostic tools.
r Host Specifications, PN 4237518, defines the contents of records transmitted from a
HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader to a host computer.
r Master Index, PN 4237525, is a combined index for the Operator’s Guide, Reference,
and Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manuals. Each manual also has an
individual index.
HmX Hematology Analyzer
r Reference Manual, PN 4237523, provides in-depth information about what the
instrument does, the methods it uses, its specifications, and information on installation,
safety, and software options.
r Operator’s Guide, PN 4237519, provides step-by-step instructions for the day-to-day
running of your instrument.
r Special Procedures and Troubleshooting Manual, PN 4237520, provides in-depth
information about how to run a calibration, how to clean, replace, or adjust a component
of the instrument, and provides troubleshooting tables as diagnostic tools.
r Host Specifications, PN 4237518, defines the contents of records transmitted from a
HmX Hematology Analyzer to a host computer.
r Master Index, PN 4237524, is a combined index for the Operator’s Guide, Reference,
and Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manuals. Each manual also has an
individual index.

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ABOUT THIS TRAINING GUIDE
ABOUT THIS TRAINING GUIDE
Scope
This training guide provides the trainer with the opportunity to customize the training
experience to best fit the individual trainee and laboratory. Since trainee experience levels and
laboratory needs differ, this training outline is designed with flexibility in mind.
This document is designed to support both HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader and
HmX Hematology Analyzer training. Material that is unique to the autoloader or the
single-specimen, rotary cap-pierce analyzer is clearly identified, usually with the analyzer’s
name at the top of the page.
r HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader headers indicate the autoloader version of
the analyzer.
r HmX Hematology Analyzer headers indicate the single-specimen, rotary cap-pierce
version of the analyzer.
r Using the term instrument or HmX instrument indicates the material applies to both.
Topics
The materials in this guide support the training of eight different topics:
r Topic 1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
r Topic 2 STARTUP / SHUTDOWN
r To p i c 3 S E T U P O PT I O N S
r Topic 4 QUALITY CONTROL
r To p i c 5 C A L I B R AT I O N
r Topic 6 SAMPLE ANALYSIS
r To p i c 7 D ATA R E V I E W
r Topic 8 BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING
Each topic consists of several related subjects that may be used, as needed, in your training.
Organization
The eight individual topics contained in the Operator’s Training Guide are part of a larger
organization that includes four basic types of information:
Introduction Explains how to use this training guide
Topics Heart of this document, each topic consists of multiple subjects and
operational summaries relating to the overall topic
Summary Pages Master copy for use by the Key Operator in their laboratory once
training is complete
Training Checklist Method for documenting the specific training an operator receives

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RESPONSIBILITIES
Summary Pages
Routine operational tasks detailed in the various instrument manuals are abbreviated in this
training document. These abbreviated instructions are referred to as either summary pages or
operational summaries. Each summary page is an individual, stand-alone document that is
designed for use in your laboratory as a training aid and/or as a reference tool for a trained
operator. A master copy of each summary page is located behind the Summary Masters tab.
These summary pages contain essential operational instructions. As a result, it is important
that you become proficient in the use of this tool during your training. To eliminate the need
to flip back and forth between the topic and the summary masters, the appropriate
operational summaries are inserted within each topic. When an operational summary is
inserted in the training material, a rotated chevron (➤) appears to the left of the Summary
Page title. For example, at the point of insertion, the Startup summary would begin with
➤Startup Summary
Since this is a stand-alone summary for use after training is complete, some of the
instructions discussed in the training topic may be repeated in the summary. Two rotated
chevrons (➤➤) mark the end of the inserted summary.
Training Checklist
This checklist provides the trainer with an official method to document the completion of
training on the COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader or the HmX
Hematology Analyzer.
When the training process is complete, we recommend that both the trainer and trainee sign
the Training Checklist to show agreement that the trainee is sufficiently trained and able to
meet the objectives listed for each topic.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Beckman Coulter’s Responsibility
Beckman Coulter is responsible for instructing a Key Operator in the proper use and
operation of a COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader or a HmX Hematology
Analyzer.
Our goal is to provide your laboratory with high quality training that best fits your
laboratory’s needs. This means the emphasis given to each topic may differ, with some topics
needing to be covered more thoroughly than others.
Key Operator’s Responsibility
It is the Key Operator’s responsibility to train all other operators in their laboratory. To assist
you in this process, a master copy of each operational summary is located at the end of the
Operator’s Training Guide. Once trained by an authorized Beckman Coulter trainer, the Key
Operator is authorized to copy these masters for use in training other laboratory personnel.

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CONVENTIONS
CONVENTIONS
This training guide uses the following conventions:
r Italics font indicates screen text and/or messages displayed by the instrument such as
RESET THE SYSTEM or Press any key.
r Note (in bold font) prefaces information that is important to remember or helpful in
performing a procedure.
r Bold indicates
t a menu item such as Run Samples
t or a function such as F3 Run.
r ëindicates a key such as Û.
r Ì indicates the operator needs to press and release the F4 key.
r ë ë indicates to press and release the first key listed, then press and release the next
key listed.
r ë + ë indicates to press and hold the first key listed, then press the next key.
r Software navigation to access a needed function or screen appears as a sequence of menu
items separated by double arrow heads. For example, the path to the screen for setting
up reagents is Special Functions tt Set Up tt System set up tt Reagents. Each menu item
contains one letter displayed in black.
r To select a particular menu item,
t Use the æor çkeys to highlight the menu item then press Û
or
t Note the black letter within the desired menu item and press the corresponding
alphabetic key. (It is not necessary to press the Ûkey.)
r A rotated chevron (➤) placed to the left of a Summary Page title identifies an operational
summary inserted within the training materials. For example,
➤ Changing Reagents Summary
r Two rotated chevrons (➤➤) designate the end of an operational summary.
r HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader or HmX Analyzer with Autoloader indicates
an autoloader unit.
r HmX Hematology Analyzer or HmX Analyzer indicates a single-specimen, rotary
cap-pierce unit.
r Instrument or HmX instrument indicates information concerning both the autoloader
and the single-specimen, rotary cap-pierce versions of the analyzer.
GRAPHICS
All graphics, including screens and printouts, are for illustration purposes only and must not
be used for any other purposes.

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1GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
OBJECTIVES
When the subject is complete, you will be able to . . .
Data Management System (DMS)
r Locate and name the three major components of the peripheral computer system.
r Locate and explain the function of specific keys on the keyboard.
r Quickly access a commonly used area of software using the Access screen.
r Select a desired option from the DMS Main Menu or submenu.
r On the Status line, explain the meaning of the
t Symbols
t Background colors
t Up arrows versus down arrows.
r Replace the ribbon or ink cartridge and paper in the printer.
Main Unit
r Locate and name the hardware controls and indicators.
r Given an instrument that appears to be without power,
t Tell whether it is powered down or in Standby.
t Bring the instrument back into operation.
r Reset the system.
r Locate, name, and explain the major function of each module.
Modes of Operation
r State the four modes of operation available on HmX instruments.
r Briefly overview the Primary mode of operation versus the Secondary mode of operation.
r List four situations when the Secondary mode can be used.
r Demonstrate how to silence an alarm.
Reagents
r Name the reagents used on a HmX instrument.
r State if the reagent is used for CBC analysis, DIFF analysis, or both.
r State if the reagent is used for Retic analysis.
r State the open container stability of each reagent used on a HmX instrument.
r Explain how to change reagents.
r Explain how to replace a waste container, if applicable.

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ACCESS SCREEN
ACCESS SCREEN
r First screen to appear after a system reset or power up
r Screen provides operator with quick access to the most commonly used areas of the
software
r Display automatically returns to the Access screen upon exit when this screen is used to
access any of the designated software areas
r May also display this screen from the Main Menu by pressing É
This program is protected by U.S. and International laws as described
in the manual. (C) Copyright Beckman Coulter Inc., 1999
COULTER(R) HmX HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER
F1
RUN
SAMPLES
F2
RUN
CONTROLS
F3
CLEAN
F4
DATA BASE
QUERY
F5
WORKLIST
F6
HOST
WORKLIST
F9
MAIN
MENU
02/28/99 10:14 OPR DMS PR HC DB XB WL HWL QC SELECT FUNCTION

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SOFTWARE MENU TREE - HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader 1
SOFTWARE MENU TREE - HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader
Sample Analysis Controls Diluter Functions Special Functions
Prime Reagents
Start Up
Shut Down
Disinfect
F5 from Run Samples screen
F3 from Run Samples screen
Run Samples
Data Base Query
Worklist
Host Worklist
XB
Control set up
Sample analysis set up
System set up
Control Run
Review or Report
Graphs
Current XB batch
XB batch means
XB graphs
Diluent
Lyse
Pak
Cleaner
All
Diagnostics
Set Up
Calibration
Error File
Fluidic Tests
BSV Tests
Autoloader tests
System Test
Solenoid Test
Drain and Vent
HGB Lamp Adjust
Multiple Aperture Zap
Compressor On/Off
Disable Reagent Sensors
Bubble Mix
Clean Needle
Cycle BSV
Blood Detector Test
Probe Wash
BSV Removal
Blood Detector ON/OFF
Autoloader Home
Clear the Bed/
Autoloader Home
Rock the Bed
Right Elevator Up/Down
Left Elevator Up/Down
Autoloader Test Routine
XB limits
Definitive flag limits
High/low flag limits
Laboratory Normal Ranges
CBC/DIFF file
Latex file
CBC file
RETIC file
Auto-Stop
Screen Labels
Parameter Selection
Reporting Units
Action limits
Location list
Physician list
Display formats
Delete database
Delete host spooler
Clear printer spooler queue
Print options
Shift
Reagents
Institution
Communication def
IQAP ID #
Set Date/Time
Supervisor Password
Optimize Hard Disk
F2 XB: ON N=2 IN
F4 DB: ON
F5 Print: NONE
F6 Host: OFF
F7 Display only: OFF
F8 Operator: OPR
F11 B&W screen print
F12 Color screen print
Reproducibility
Carryover
CBC Calibration
Enter Calibration Factors
Auto Print Format
Ticket Options
Spooler Priority
Graphics Options
Optional Printer
Workload recording
Operator options
Service options
Host Computer Definition
START PRIMARY
SECONDARY
PREDILUTE CBC
RETIC
DIFF ON/OFF
PURGE
RINSE
STOP
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
SAMPLE MODE?
Select to change/ESC to continue
DIFF: ON
BLOOD DET: ON

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SOFTWARE MENU TREE - HmX Hematology Analyzer
SOFTWARE MENU TREE - HmX Hematology Analyzer
Sample Analysis Controls Diluter Functions Special Functions
Prime Reagents
Start Up
Shut Down
Disinfect
F5 from Run Samples screen
F3 from Run Samples screen
Run Samples
Data Base Query
Worklist
Host Worklist
XB
Control set up
Sample analysis set up
System set up
Control Run
Review or Report
Graphs
Current XB batch
XB batch means
XB graphs
Diluent
Lyse
Pak
Cleaner
All
Diagnostics
Set Up
Calibration
Error File
Fluidic Tests
BSV Tests
CVS Functions
System Test
Solenoid Test
Drain and Vent
HGB Lamp Adjust
Multiple Aperture Zap
Compressor On/Off
Disable Reagent Sensors
Bubble Mix
Clean Needle
Cycle BSV
Blood Detector Test
Probe Wash
BSV Removal
Blood Detector ON/OFF
CVS Initilize
Cycle CVS
XB limits
Definitive flag limits
High/low flag limits
Laboratory Normal Ranges
CBC/DIFF file
Latex file
CBC file
RETIC file
Auto-Stop
Screen Labels
Parameter Selection
Reporting Units
Action limits
Location list
Physician list
Display formats
Delete database
Delete host spooler
Clear printer spooler queue
Print options
Shift
Reagents
Institution
Communication def
IQAP ID #
Set Date/Time
Supervisor Password
Optimize Hard Disk
F2 XB: ON N=2 IN
F3 CAP PIERCER 10mm-13mm
F4 DB: ON
F5 Print: NONE
F6 Host: OFF
F7 Display only: OFF
F8 Operator: OPR
F11 B&W screen print
F12 Color screen print
Reproducibility
Carryover
CBC Calibration
Enter Calibration Factors
Auto Print Format
Ticket Options
Spooler Priority
Graphics Options
Optional Printer
Workload recording
Operator options
Service options
Host Computer Definition
START PRIMARY
SECONDARY
PREDILUTE CBC
RETIC
DIFF ON/OFF
PURGE
RINSE
STOP
F2
F3
F4
F5
F6
F7
F8
F9
SAMPLE MODE?
Select to change/ESC to continue
DIFF: ON
BLOOD DET: ON

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STATUS LINE TABLE 1
STATUS LINE TABLE
* Changes to MA for manual printing, BA for batch printing, and AU for autoprinting.
07/13/99 19:34 OPR DMS PR P2 HC DB XB WL HWL QC
Symbol Refers to ↑↓Red Yellow White
DMS Data
Management
System
Connected to
Analyzer.
Not connected
to Analyzer.
Not
communicating
with Analyzer.
DMS busy or
receiving data.
DMS is OK.
PR*Graphics
Printer
Autoprint is set
to ALL,
ABNORMALS or
NORMALS.
Autoprint is set
to NONE.
Printer is
off-line OR
Printer is out of
paper.
Printer is
printing.
Printer and DMS
are connected.
HC Host
Computer
Auto
transmission
ON.
Auto
transmission
OFF.
Not connected
to host.
Sending to host
computer.
Host and DMS
are connected.
DB Data Base Store is ON. Store is OFF. Data base is not
functional.
System stops.
Reset the
system and
rerun last 2
specimens.
Data base is
storing data.
Data base is OK.
XB %Analysis XB is ON. XB is OFF. Last completed
batch was OUT
(outside the XB
Action Limits).
N/A Last completed
batch was IN
(within the XB
Action Limits).
WL Worklist Preassigned
entries pending
on Worklist.
No preassigned
entries on the
Worklist.
3 consecutive or
10 total error
messages are in
the status field.
The Worklist is
full (300
preassigned
samples).
Worklist is OK.
HWL Host Worklist Preassigned
entries are on
the Host
Worklist.
No preassigned
entries on the
Host Worklist.
Host Worklist is
full.
DMS is
receiving
preassigned
samples from
the host
computer.
Host Worklist is
OK.
QC Quality Control Auto-Stop is
ON.
Auto-Stop is
OFF.
Last control run
had an error
message.
Receiving a
control run.
Results of last
control run are
OK.
P2 Additional
Graphics
Printer
Autoprint is ON. Autoprint is OFF. Printer is
off-line OR
printer is out of
paper.
Printer is
printing.
Printer and DMS
are connected.

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DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS)
DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS)
Functions of the Data Management System (DMS)
r Controls and monitors instrument operation
r Displays, stores, outputs, and allows recall of sample results
r Stores and graphs control results for the QC program
r Automatically calculates new calibration factors
r Allows bidirectional communication with a host computer
r Consists of three major components: the computer, the monitor, and the printer
Major Components
Computer
r Must not use this system as a personal computer
r Consists of hardware components and software
r Hardware is the term used to describe the physical components of a computer system
t Locate the following hardware components:
- Power ON/OFF button
- Power ON/OFF indicator light
- Hard drive indicator and symbol
- Diskette drive
r Software refers to a sequence of detailed instructions (called a program) that directs the
computer to perform certain actions
t Data Management System or DMS refers to the software used in the computer
Monitor
r Computer uses the monitor to visually display information
r Locate the Power ON/OFF switch and the indicator light that lights when power is on
r Locate screen adjustment controls
Printer
r Used to either print a copy of the screen displayed on the monitor or of data stored in the
computer’s data base
r Up to two printers can be used with your system
r Locate the Power ON/OFF switch
r Explain use of the ONLINE/OFFLINE button
r Demonstrate how to load the paper
r Demonstrate how to change the ribbon or ink cartridge
Keyboard
r Direct line of communication between the operator and the peripheral computer
containing the DMS software program

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DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS) 1
Layout
r Alphanumeric keys
t Configured in a standard typewriter keyboard layout
t Consists of all standard alphanumeric keys plus a handful of special computer keys
and symbols
r Ú
t Works like the Shift Lock key on a typewriter
t With Caps Lock on,
- Pressing any alphabet key on the keyboard produces an uppercase letter
- Pressing the Ükey plus a letter produces a lowercase letter
- Only shifts the letter keys, all other keys on the keyboard remain the same
r Numeric keypad
t Keypad contains the numbers 0 through 9, plus the period, an Ûkey, and various
mathematical symbols
t Can expedite manual entry of patient ID numbers and certain quality control entries
r ê
t Controls operation of the numeric keypad
t Locate light that illuminates when Num Lock is turned on
t With Num Lock on, the numeric keypad produces numbers
t DMS keyboard is designed to be used with Num Lock on
t With Num Lock off, the numeric keypad on a typical keyboard doubles as a cursor
keypad; however, the DMS program is designed for use with the cursor control keys
r Cursor control keys
t è æ ç é
- Also called arrow keys
- Directional keys for moving the cursor on the screen
- Used to highlight menu items, scroll up and down screens, or move to a field on
a screen to enter or edit data
t ä and å
- Commonly used to page through stored sample and control data
t âand ã
- Generally used to locate the beginning or the end of stored data
t àand á keys are not used with the DMS program
- When appropriate, a function key is designated as a delete key
r Éthrough ÔFunction Keys
t Pressing a Function Key activates the function assigned to that key
t For example, if a screen displays F10-Save/Esc as an option, pressing Òsaves the
displayed data and exits the screen display at the same time
r Õ key is not used with the DMS program
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DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS)
r Û
t Mainly used to confirm a menu or submenu selection which then activates a change
in the screen display
t Do not use Ûto bring up the DMS display as pressing this key may activate a
command
t Keyboard has two Ûkeys
- Both work identically
- Ûkey was placed by the numeric keypad to facilitate rapid entry of numbers
r È
t Used to back out of an option one screen at a time
t Use ÒSave/Esc instead of Èto store data you just entered or edited
r ß
t Used to toggle among options when a choice is required
t Use the ßto bring up the DMS display when the screen is dark
r Ýand Þ
t Modifier keys that have no action by themselves but can be used in conjunction
with other keys to generate special characters or operations not readily available at
the keyboard
Hot Keys
r Also called shortcut keys because they allow the operator to do certain functions quickly
r Includes the following:
ÉDisplays the Access screen
(only available when the Main Menu is displayed)
ÌPrints
ÑExits the current screen and returns to either the Main Menu or the
Access screen depending on point of origination
Exception →if the F3 Run window is displayed, then the function of
Ñis Stop
ÒSaves and/or returns to the previous screen
Þ+ ãStops instrument beeping and removes the error message at the
bottom of the screen
Ý+ ÊMoves from the current screen to the Error file and back to the
original screen
Ý+ wMoves from Sample Analysis screen to Worklist and back when a
submenu or window is not displayed
Ý+ ÑStops the cycle (HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader only)
Ý+ C Clears the bed (HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader only)

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DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DMS) 1
Screen Conventions
r DMS uses several conventions that either reduce keystrokes or aid the operator in
obtaining the proper screen needed to complete a desired task
Menu Item Conventions
r Are displayed in blue text
r Each menu item contains one black letter
t Pressing the corresponding alphabetic key is one way of selecting that particular
menu item
t Pressing Ûis not necessary
r Designated color coding appears on
t Submenu borders
t Screen titles
t Titles that are part of a bordered display box
Display Screen Conventions
r As a general rule, black text indicates a screen label or a field that cannot be edited;
blue text indicates a field that can be edited
r Numeric data stored in a table generally has a turquoise background
Instructional and Informational Message Convention
r Most, but not all, instructional or informational messages appear as black text with a
black border
r Main Menu items have designated colors
t Sample Analysis blue
t Controls green
t Diluter Functions magenta
t Special Functions orange
To continue HmX Hematology Analyzer training, proceed to page 1-10.
To continue HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader training, go to page 1-18.

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1-10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
MAIN UNIT - HmX Hematology Analyzer
MAIN UNIT - HmX Hematology Analyzer
Front View of the Main Unit
Controls and Indicators
POWER On/Off Rocker Switch
r Main POWER On/Off switch located on the back of the Main Unit
r Recommend the Main Power be left on at all times
t Prolongs the life of the lasers
t Increases stability of electronic components
Standby/Reset Rocker Switch
r Located on the left side of the lower front door, near the bottom
r Used to place instrument in a Ready or Standby state
t Symbol for indicating the Ready state is “|”
t Symbol for indicating the Standby state is “O”
POWER
AC INPUT
COMPUTER AC
POWER On/Off
rocker switch
AVOID EXPOSURE, LASER RADIATION
EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
B
ECKMAN
C OULTER
HmX
COULTER
HmX
®
Aspirator probe
Sample bar
Bar-code
reader
Entry
port
Exit
tray
Standby/Reset
rocker switch
Red LED
Green LED
READY
indicator
light
STANDBY
indicator
light
IMPORTANT Risk of misleading results. Electrical interference can produce erratic parameter results. Operate
this instrument with all the doors closed to minimize external electrical interference.