Beckman Coulter LH 780 User manual

COULTER®LH 780 System
Instructions for Use
PN 773022BC (December 2010)
Beckman Coulter, Inc.
250 S. Kraemer Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
LH 780
POWERON
POWEROFF
STARTUP
SHUT DOWN
ALARM
RESET
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
STOP PREMIX START
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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
Issue A, 12/06
Software version 1A. Converted from Help Version 1A.063001.
Issue B, 10/07
Software version 1B. Converted from Help Version 1B.072681.
Issue BA, 08/09
Software version 1B1. Converted from Help Version 1B1.091732.
Issue BB, 10/10
Software Version 1B.1.
Updates were made to the company corporate address.
Issue BC, 12/10
Software Version 1B.1.
Changes were made to:
r Bar-code ID Field
r Manually Setting Up Controls in Units Other Than US1 or US2
r STORING SPECIMENS
r USING HANDHELD SCANNER
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
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS,ii
REVISION STATUS, iii
CONTENTS,v
INTRODUCTION, xiii
HOW TO USE YOUR COULTER®LH 780 SYSTEM HARD-COPY MANUALS,xiii
ABOUT THIS MANUAL,xiv
ONLINE HELP SYSTEM,xiv
CONVENTIONS,xiv
1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS,1-1
1.1 ANALYZER,1-1
Analyzer Screen and CRT Buttons,1-1
1.2 DILUTER,1-2
Numeric Keypad,1-2
Numeric Keypad--.,1-3
Numeric Keypad--0-9,1-3
Numeric Keypad--Alarm Reset,1-3
Numeric Keypad--CE,1-4
Numeric Keypad--CLEAR APERT,1-4
Numeric Keypad--DRAIN,1-5
Numeric Keypad--ENTER,1-5
Numeric Keypad--F,1-6
Numeric Keypad--ID,1-6
Numeric Keypad--POWER OFF,1-6
Numeric Keypad--POWER ON,1-7
Numeric Keypad--PREMIX,1-7
Numeric Keypad--PRIME APERT,1-8
Numeric Keypad--RINSE,1-8
Numeric Keypad--SHUT DOWN,1-9
Numeric Keypad--START UP,1-9
Numeric Keypad--START/CONT,1-10
Numeric Keypad--STOP,1-11
1.3 POWER SUPPLY,1-12
Side/Front,1-12
Back,1-13
Power Supply Function Levels,1-13
Power Supply Function Status,1-14
Power Supply Adjustment Controls,1-14
1.4 WORKSTATION,1-16
CD ROM Drive,1-16
3.5-inch Diskette Drive,1-16

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Power On/Off (Workstation),1-17
Workstation Keyboard,1-17
Monitor and Volume Controls,1-18
Using Command Center,1-18
Process Type,1-19
Bar-code ID Field,1-19
Status Area,1-20
Default Type,1-21
Last Message,1-21
Reviewing System Status,1-21
2STARTUP,2-1
2.1 LOGGING OFF/ON THE WORKSTATION,2-1
Logging OFF,2-1
Logging ON,2-1
2.2 PERFORMING DAILY STARTUP,2-1
Checking Instrument Operation,2-1
Setting Up Analyzer Date and Time,2-2
Setting Up Analyzer Date Format,2-2
Tu r n P n e u m a t i c s O N ,2-2
Checking Power Supply and Vacuum Level,2-3
Check Baths,2-3
Automatic Startup Cycles,2-4
Checking Daily Test Results,2-4
Checking Background Test Results,2-4
Checking HGB Voltage Test Results,2-5
Checking Instrument Setup,2-5
Checking Precision Test Results,2-5
Checking Ramp Test Results,2-6
Possible Startup Problems and Fixes,2-6
Running Controls,2-6
3 QUALITY CONTROL,3-1
3.1 QUALITY CONTROL OVERVIEW,3-1
3.2 LATRON,3-1
Running Latex Control—Diff,3-1
Running Latex Control—Retic,3-3
Running Latex Control—Diff and Retic ,3-4
3.3 5C SERIES CELL CONTROL AND RETIC-C,3-5
Cycling Controls,3-5
Aspirate Control in Manual Mode,3-6
Reviewing Control Results,3-7
Control Codes and Flags,3-7
When a Control is Outside Its Expected Ranges,3-8
When a Latex Control is Outside its Expected Ranges,3-9
Controls Window,3-9

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Transmit, Print and Archive,3-10
Deleting Control Data,3-10
Adjusting Control Limits,3-11
Providing Comments for Quality Assurance,3-11
Performing NRBC Quality Control,3-11
3.4 EXTENDED QC,3-13
Overview,3-13
Extended QC - Random Error,3-14
Extended QC- Systematic Error,3-14
Extended QC- Total Error,3-15
3.5 XB ANALYSIS,3-16
Overview,3-16
Reviewing XB Results,3-16
Adding Comments to an XB Batch,3-17
3.6 Xm Analysis Overview,3-17
Overview,3-17
Reporting,3-20
Reviewing XM Results,3-20
Adding Comments to an Xm Batch,3-21
3.7 PARTICIPATING IN IQAP,3-21
IQAP Setup,3-21
IQAP Download Procedure,3-21
Troubleshooting,3-22
3.8 PARTICIPATING IN eIQAP,3-22
Enroll in eIQAP,3-22
Data Submission for eIQAP,3-22
4RUNSAMPLES,4-1
4.1 COLLECTING WHOLE BLOOD SPECIMENS,4-1
4.2 STORING SPECIMENS,4-1
Venipuncture Specimens,4-1
4.3 IDENTIFYING SAMPLES OVERVIEW,4-2
Automatic Aspiration Mode,4-2
Manual Aspiration Mode,4-2
Using the Predilute Mode,4-2
Setting Up Identifiers,4-3
Universal Tube Processing,4-3
4.4 USING BAR-CODE LABELS,4-4
Labeling Requirements—Tubes Without Adapters or Clips,4-4
Labeling Requirements—Tubes with Sleeve Adapters,4-5
Labeling Requirements—Tubes with Cassette Clips,4-6
4.5 CASSETTE HANDLING ,4-8

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Cleaning the Cassette,4-8
4.6 LOADING THE CASSETTE,4-9
Using Cassette Clips,4-9
Installing the Cassette Clips,4-10
4.7 USING HANDHELD SCANNER,4-11
Setting Up Bar-Code Configuration,4-12
4.8 CYCLING SAMPLES IN AUTOMATIC ASPIRATION MODE,4-13
4.9 CYCLING SAMPLES IN MANUAL ASPIRATION MODE,4-13
4.10 CHANGING THE NUMBER OF ASPIRATIONS PER TUBE,4-15
4.11 CHANGING TEST MODE,4-15
4.12 ENABLING/DISABLING BLOOD DETECTOR,4-16
5 REVIEWING DATA,5-1
5.1 REVIEWING SAMPLE RESULTS,5-1
5.2 Results & Graphics Overview Tab,5-1
5.3 REVIEWING 2D DATAPLOTS,5-3
Enlarged View,5-3
What to Look For,5-3
5.4 REVIEWING 3D DATAPLOT,5-4
Retrieving Data,5-5
Changing the Perspective,5-5
Minimizing the Window,5-5
5.5 REVIEWING HISTOGRAMS,5-5
What to Look For,5-6
5.6 EDITING SAMPLE RESULTS,5-6
5.7 REVIEWING PATIENT HISTORY,5-7
5.8 PROCESSING RESULTS OVERVIEW,5-7
Flagging,5-7
Rules for Flagging Results (Decision Rules & Criteria),5-8
Processing Flagging Limits,5-8
5.9 FLAGS,5-9
5.10 CODES,5-11
5.11 SUSPECT MESSAGES,5-12
Optimizing Efficiency,5-12
5.12 DEFINITIVE MESSAGES,5-14

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Definitive Messages,5-14
Auto Validation Overview,5-15
6SHUTDOWN,6-1
6.1 POWER ON/OFF OVERVIEW,6-1
Workstation,6-1
Analyzer/Diluter,6-1
Power Supply,6-2
6.2 PERFORMING DAILY SHUTDOWN,6-2
6.3 PERFORMING EXTENDED SHUTDOWN AND RESTART,6-2
Shutdown,6-2
Restart,6-2
6.4 SHUTTING DOWN THE WORKSTATION,6-3
6.5 RESETTING THE WORKSTATION,6-4
Using the Command Center,6-4
Using the Keyboard,6-4
7 DATABASE AND TODO LIST,7-1
7.1 DATABASE & TODO WINDOW,7-1
Columns You May Not Understand,7-1
Finding and Sorting,7-1
Selecting,7-1
Transmitting, Printing and Archiving,7-2
Other Actions,7-2
7.2 COMMON FUNCTIONS (OVERVIEW),7-2
Transmitting Results,7-2
Printing Reports,7-2
Archiving Data,7-3
Deleting Data,7-3
Deleting Patient Data,7-3
Deleting Sample Information,7-3
Printing,7-4
What Prints When You Select ,7-4
Archiving,7-6
Formatting a CD for Direct Archiving,7-6
Archiving to a CD,7-6
Reviewing Archived Information,7-7
7.3 SAVING SAMPLE RESULTS,7-8
7.4 ADDING A SAMPLE REQUEST TO THE TODO LIST,7-9
Adding a Test to an Existing Set of Sample Results,7-9
7.5 DATABASE OVERVIEW,7-10
How Overwriting and DataBase Storage Work for Sample Results,7-10

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DataBase Storage Limits and Saving Results,7-10
7.6 TODO LIST OVERVIEW,7-10
Setting Up AutoSequencing,7-11
7.7 RANDOM ACCESS OVERVIEW,7-12
Random Access,7-12
7.8 COLLATION OVERVIEW,7-13
How Collation Works,7-13
Printing Collated Reports,7-13
7.9 SEARCHING FOR RESULTS OVERVIEW,7-14
Searching,7-14
Results of a Search,7-14
Search Criteria,7-14
7.10 FINDING SAMPLE RESULTS USING THE DATABASE EXPLORER BUTTON,7-14
Using a Search Criteria Name,7-15
Saving Search Criteria,7-15
7.11 VIEWING DATABASE COUNT INFORMATION,7-16
8SETUP,8-1
8.1 SYSTEM SETUP OVERVIEW,8-1
8.2 CHANGING REAGENT INFORMATION,8-2
8.3 SETTING UP CONTROLS ,8-3
Specifying Latex Reference Values,8-4
Specifying Reference Values,8-4
Deleting Control Setup Information,8-5
Editing Control Setup Information,8-5
Setting Up Lab Limits for Controls,8-6
8.4 Enabling Extended QC,8-7
8.5 SETTING UP XB ANALYSIS,8-7
8.6 Setting Up Xm Analysis,8-8
8.7 SETTING UP SHIFTS FOR CONTROLS,8-9
8.8 SETTING UP DISPLAY LABELS FOR REPORTING,8-9
8.9 SETTING UP A POSITIVE IDENTIFIER,8-10
8.10 SETTING UP AUTOSEQUENCING,8-10
8.11 SETTING UP THE RBC HISTOGRAM NORMAL RANGE,8-11
8.12 SPECIFYING THE PARAMETERS YOU WANT TO REPORT,8-11

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8.13 SETTING UP REPORTING UNITS,8-12
Manually Setting Up Controls in Units Other Than US1 or US2,8-13
8.14 SETTING UP FLAGGING LIMITS,8-14
Flagging Preferences,8-15
Defining Definitive Messages,8-16
Editing Existing Flagging Limits,8-16
8.15 SETTING UP RULES FOR FLAGGING SAMPLE RESULTS ,8-17
Defining Delta Check Criteria,8-18
Defining Reflex Manager Criteria,8-19
Setting Up the Rule Environment,8-19
8.16 Setting Up the RBC Histogram Normal Range,8-20
8.17 SETTING UP REPORTS,8-21
Show Last Name Before First Name,8-21
8.18 SETTING UP INSTITUTION DETAILS,8-22
8.19 SETTING UP LIS / HIS COMMUNICATIONS,8-22
Setting Up Auto Validation,8-23
Sending LH 780 Data,8-26
8.20 CHANGING AN INSTRUMENT NAME,8-26
8.21 REVIEWING WORKSTATION SETTINGS,8-26
8.22 SETTING UP USER ACCESS LEVELS,8-27
Changing Your Password,8-27
8.23 CHANGING PHYSICIAN LIST,8-29
Adding to the List,8-29
Editing the List,8-29
Deleting from the List,8-29
8.24 CHANGING LOCATION LIST,8-30
Adding to the List,8-30
Editing the List,8-30
Deleting from the List,8-31
8.25 SETTING UP DATABASE STORAGE LIMITS,8-31
Setting Up Screen Saver,8-31
Setting Up Colors,8-32
Setting Up Date and Time,8-32
Setting Up Your Default Printer,8-33
Setting Up a New Printer,8-33
8.26 RUN CONFIGURATION WINDOW,8-34
Changing Your Default Printout Format,8-35
Changing Your Default Report Layout,8-35
Setting Up Which Results to Print Automatically,8-35
Setting Up Which Results to Transmit Automatically,8-36

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Turning AutoStop OFF/ON,8-36
Turning SlideMaker OFF/ON,8-36
Setting Up When to Make a Slide,8-37
Turning Decision Criteria OFF/ON,8-37
Turning AutoNumbering OFF/ON,8-37
Turning AutoCollation OFF/ON,8-38
Turning XB Analysis OFF/ON,8-38
Turning Xm Analysis OFF/ON,8-38
Specifying Default Control Lot Numbers,8-39
Change the Control Lot Status,8-39
Changing the Active Printer,8-40
A TUBE LIST,A-1
A.1 TUBE LIST,A-1
BECTON DICKINSON Glass Tubes with HEMOGARD Closure,A-1
BECTON DICKINSON Plastic Tubes with HEMOGARD Closure,A-1
BECTON DICKINSON VACUTAINER™ Tubes, Worldwide,A-2
COULTER Tubes,A-2
GREINER VACUETTE™ Tubes,A-2
KABE,A-3
LABCO Exetainer™ Tubes,A-3
LABO EXPRESS SERVICE (LES),A-3
LDM,A-3
LIP,A-3
SARSTEDT,A-3
SHERWOOD MEDICAL,A-4
TERUMO TUBES,A-4
TERUMO VENOJECT II Foil Top,A-4
TERUMO VENOJECT™ Tubes,A-4
INDEX,INDEX-1
REFERENCES, REFERENCES-1
TRADEMARKS, TRADEMARKS-1

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INTRODUCTION
This introductory section contains the following topics:
r How to use your COULTER® LH 780 System hard-copy manuals
r About this manual
r Online Help System
r Conventions
HOW TO USE YOUR COULTER®LH 780 SYSTEM HARD-COPY MANUALS
Use the Reference manual for in-depth information about what the instrument does, the
methods it uses, its specifications, and information on installation, safety and software
options. The Reference manual for the LH 780 System is included in the online Help system;
it is available in hard copy by request.
Use the Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manual to run calibration; to clean, replace or
adjust a component on the instrument; and for troubleshooting the instrument. This document
is made up of procedures from the online Help system; it is available in hard copy by request.
Use the Instructions for Use for the day-to-day operation of your instrument. This document
is made up of procedures from the online Help system; it includes Startup, running controls
and samples, reviewing data, Shutdown, and the software on the Analyzer and the
Workstation. This document is available in hard copy by request.
Use the SlideMaker Operator’s Guide for in-depth information about what the SlideMaker
does, the methods it uses, its specifications, and information on installation, safety and
software, as well as day-to-day operating and troubleshooting your SlideMaker. This document
is made up of procedures from the online Help system; it is available in hard copy by request.
Use the SlideStainer Operator’s Guide for the day-to-day operating and troubleshooting of
your SlideStainer. This document is made up of procedures from the online Help system; it
includes in-depth information about what the SlideStainer does, the methods it uses, its
specifications, and information on installation, safety and software. This document is
available in hard copy by request.
Use the Host Transmission Specification to find the information needed to program the
transmission interface between the LH 780 System and your laboratory’s host computer. This
document is available in hard copy by request.
See the Documentation page on the back cover of this manual for the contents of each manual.
It can help you to determine quickly in which manual the information you need is located.

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INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Your LH 780 System Operator’s Guide is a source of information for the day-to-day operation
of your instrument. This information is organized as follows:
s Chapter 1, Controls and Indicators
Provides description of controls and indicators on the Analyzer, Diluter, Power Supply
and Workstation.
s Chapter 2, Startup
Provides procedures to check the instrument during daily Startup.
s Chapter 3, Quality Control (QC)
Provides procedures for running and reviewing controls.
s Chapter 4, Run Samples
Provides description of aspiration and test modes, procedures for collecting and storing
specimens, applying bar-code labels, checking instrument setup, identifying samples and
cycling samples.
s Chapter 5, Reviewing Data
Provides procedures for reviewing, editing and saving results.
s Chapter 6, Shutdown
Provides procedures for shutting down the system.
s Chapter 7, DataBase and ToDo List
Provides an overview of the window and the common functions available, and
procedures for reviewing, editing, searching and saving results.
s Chapter 8, Setup
Provides procedures for setting up controls, patient environment, physician list, location
list, institution, communications, passwords, control panel and Run Configuration.
s Appendix A, Tube List
s References
s Index, hard copy only.
ONLINE HELP SYSTEM
The Workstation has a comprehensive Online Help System, which includes reference
information, all operating, maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. On the LH
Workstation, select to access Help.
CONVENTIONS
This document uses the following conventions:
indicates a key on the Numeric keypad.
indicates a key on the LH Workstation keyboard.
is the icon for Patient results on the LH Workstation.
is the icon for the Printer on the LH Workstation.

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1CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1.1 ANALYZER
The Analyzer is a subsystem of the LH 700 Series System that physically sits on top of the
Diluter. Move the cursor over the illustration to see links to additional information.
Analyzer Screen and CRT Buttons
*SYSTEM RUN*
BLOOD DETECT: ON
TEST MODE
ASPIRATIONS/TUBE 01
MAIN MENU
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ALERT:
MODE: C/D/R
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
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The Analyzer has a set of CRT buttons
and a screen. The screen displays
messages and menu items. Press the
buttons to the right of the screen to
perform LH 700 Series System
functions.
*SYSTEM RUN*
BLOOD DETECT: ON
TEST MODE
ASPIRATIONS/TUBE 01
MAIN MENU
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
DILUTER
1.2 DILUTER
This is the fluidics portion of the LH 700 Series System. The Diluter is the subsystem that
aspirates the sample, dilutes it and mixes it. Move the cursor over the illustration to see links
to additional information.
Numeric Keypad
Move the cursor over the illustration in Help to see links to additional information.
The Analyzer contains a keypad and a small Liquid Crystal Display (LCD). Use the keypad to
initiate Diluter functions or provide numeric values.
LH 780
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
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9
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
DILUTER 1
Numeric Keypad--.
Numeric Keypad--0-9
Numeric Keypad--Alarm Reset
Press to add a decimal point.
.
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
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CE
0
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Press these keys to specify a numeric
function you want to perform. You also
use these keys to provide sample ID
information.
Example: Press
to specify the Prime CBC Lytic Reagent
function.
F
0
2
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N
T
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R
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
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CE
0
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Press To silence the alarm that
sounds when the instrument
encounters a problem, such as a low
reagent.
ALARM
RESET
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
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9
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
DILUTER
Numeric Keypad--CE
Numeric Keypad--CLEAR APERT
Press prior to pressing to
clear the previous entry and respecify a
sample ID or an function.
When you press , this button is
inactive. You must press or press
the Analyzer reset button to exit the
current function or remove the current
sample ID from memory.
CE
E
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F
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STOP
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
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CE
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Press to dislodge debris in the
apertures by applying pressure behind
the apertures. This function also allows
the waste chamber to drain.
CLEAR APERTURES appears on the
Numeric Keypad during this
processing. READY appears upon
completion of this processing.
CLEAR
APERT
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
DILUTER 1
Numeric Keypad--DRAIN
Numeric Keypad--ENTER
Press to:
Empty the RBC bath and the vacuum
isolator chamber into the waste
chamber.
Empty the WBC bath through the Hgb
cuvette into the waste chamber.
DRAIN appears on the Numeric Keypad
during this processing. READY appears
upon completion of this processing.
DRAIN
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
.
CE
0
ID
E
N
T
E
R
Press after you provide a sample
identification or specify a function.
Example: Press
to specify the Prime CBC Lytic Reagent
function.
If a function is active, press this button
a second time to perform the function
again.
E
N
T
E
R
F
0
2
E
N
T
E
R
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
.
CE
0
ID
E
N
T
E
R

PN 773022BC
1-6
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
DILUTER
Numeric Keypad--F
Numeric Keypad--ID
Numeric Keypad--POWER OFF
Press before you specify the
number of a function you want to
perform.
Example: Press to
specify the Prime CBC Lytic Reagent
function.
Press to repeat the function.
Example: After pressing
, press
(only) to repeat the function.
F
F
0
2
E
N
T
E
R
E
N
T
E
R
F
0
2
E
N
T
E
R
E
N
T
E
R
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
.
CE
0
ID
E
N
T
E
R
Press and then specify the sample
identifier for a sample you want to cycle
in Manual aspiration mode.
ID
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
.
CE
0
ID
E
N
T
E
R
Press to turn the
instrument off. The Workstation and
printer remain turned on.
POWER OFF
POWER ON
POWER OFF
START UP
SHUT DOWN
PRIME
APERT
DRAIN RINSE CLEAR
APERT
ALARM
RESET
STOP PREMIX START
CONT
F123
6
45
9
8
7
.
CE
0
ID
E
N
T
E
R