i2a SIRscan 2000 automatic User manual

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User Manual
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic
Software version: V101.4 or
newer.
Ref. Doc : MU-0387
Validé : 28/11/18

MU-0387
Validé : 28/11/18
i2a Parc Eurêka 401, avenue du Walhalla CS83406
34060 Montpellier Cedex 2 France
Tel. [phone] Fax. [phone]
email : [email protected] www.i2a-diagnostics.com
SUMMARY
SUMMARY............................................................................................................................................... 2
Reference table....................................................................................................................................... 5
Modifications .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1 Foreword ......................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Acknowledgement........................................................................................................................... 7
All peripheral devices should comply with the relevant standards. ................................................... 7
2.1 Warranty limits........................................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Safety precautions................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Biological risk........................................................................................................................... 8
2.4 Chemical risk............................................................................................................................ 9
3 Working conditions for hardware items ......................................................................................... 9
3.1 Environment............................................................................................................................ 9
3.2 Location ................................................................................................................................... 9
3.3 Grounding................................................................................................................................ 9
3.4 Electromagnetic environment check....................................................................................... 9
3.5 Humidity and temperature conditions.................................................................................... 9
3.6 Environmental protection ....................................................................................................... 9
3.6.1 Disposal of used accessories and consumables: ............................................................. 9
3.6.2 Disposal application/device........................................................................................... 10
3.7 Transportation and storage conditions................................................................................. 10
4 Unpacking and Installation............................................................................................................ 10
5 SIRscan® 2000 Automatic General Introduction ........................................................................... 11
5.1 Technical features and installation ....................................................................................... 11
5.1.1 Technical features ......................................................................................................... 11
5.1.2 Electrical features.......................................................................................................... 12
5.1.3 IT network...................................................................................................................... 12
5.1.4 Environmental features................................................................................................. 12
5.2 AST reader : SIRscan 2000®. .................................................................................................. 12
5.3 Incubator ............................................................................................................................... 13
5.3.1 Power up ....................................................................................................................... 13
6 Setting up ...................................................................................................................................... 13
6.1 AST Panels preparation ......................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Bench settings ....................................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Additional settings................................................................................................................. 15
7 Routine use.................................................................................................................................... 16

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7.1 Start the machine .................................................................................................................. 16
7.2 SIRweb® Pilote start up ......................................................................................................... 17
7.2.1 SIRscan® 2000 Automatic server................................................................................... 17
7.2.2 SIRscan® 2000 Automatic client .................................................................................... 17
7.3 Start SIRscan Automatic program ......................................................................................... 17
7.4 SIRweb® start......................................................................................................................... 17
7.5 Barcode printing.................................................................................................................... 18
7.6 Rack management................................................................................................................. 20
7.6.1 Rack management......................................................................................................... 22
7.6.2 Setting the set temperature of the racks ...................................................................... 23
7.6.3 Labelling the plates........................................................................................................ 23
7.6.4 Rack loading................................................................................................................... 24
7.6.5 Cancel the rack loading ................................................................................................. 29
7.6.6 Rack editing ................................................................................................................... 29
7.6.7 Deleting added plates.................................................................................................... 29
7.6.8 Reading without incubation .......................................................................................... 29
7.6.9 Re-reading ..................................................................................................................... 30
7.6.10 Unload the rack ............................................................................................................. 30
7.6.11 Operating suggestion .................................................................................................... 30
7.7 Special case : AST PreLUD®.................................................................................................... 31
7.7.1 PreLUD® streaking (automatic streaking / manual disc dispensing)............................. 32
7.7.2 PreLUD® AST (automatic streaking and disc dispensing) .............................................. 33
7.8 MHR-SIR® (Rapid Müeller Hinton SIR)................................................................................... 34
8 AST validation................................................................................................................................ 35
8.1 AST expertise and results display .......................................................................................... 36
9 Manual reading (Batch reading).................................................................................................... 39
9.1 Display options ...................................................................................................................... 43
9.2 Further actions ...................................................................................................................... 44
9.3 Cancel reading ....................................................................................................................... 44
9.4 Antibiogram expertise and result display.............................................................................. 44
10 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 47
10.1 Humidifier (daily)................................................................................................................... 48
10.2 Electrical shut down (weekly)................................................................................................ 48
10.2.1 SIRscan® 2000 automatic server ................................................................................... 48
10.2.2 SIRscan® 2000 automatic Client .................................................................................... 49

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10.3 SIRscan® computer components cleaning (monthly)............................................................ 50
10.4 SIRscan® 2000 Automatic measurement calibration (quarterly).......................................... 50
10.5 Caliper test (Quarterly).......................................................................................................... 53
10.6 Cleaning dishtray (4 months or 1 rack per month) ............................................................... 55
10.7 Renew the plate support (every 4 years or if required)........................................................ 55
10.8 Filters replacement (quarterly) ............................................................................................. 55
10.8.1 Filter under the keyboard.............................................................................................. 55
10.8.2 Mechanical set filter...................................................................................................... 56
10.9 Lid clamp sterilization (annually or in case of contamination) ............................................. 58
10.10 Rack decontamination (as required) ................................................................................. 58
10.11 Lamp replacement (as required) ....................................................................................... 58
10.12 Fuse replacement (as required) ........................................................................................ 60
11 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 60
11.1 Reading Issues ....................................................................................................................... 60
11.2 Barcode not found on several plates .................................................................................... 60
11.3 Plates not read automatically................................................................................................ 60
11.4 WLBUS message on the computer screen ............................................................................ 60
11.5 Pictures are dark.................................................................................................................... 60
11.6 Lid is misplaced after a reading............................................................................................. 61
11.7 The arm hit the right side ...................................................................................................... 61
11.8 The arm moves slowly from left to right and then hits the right side .................................. 61
11.9 The plate is not well positioned on the reading table........................................................... 61
11.10 The arm doesn’t reach positions 11 and 12 ...................................................................... 61
11.11 The arm can not descend to the low position (placing and retrieving a dishtray on the
reading table) .................................................................................................................................... 61
11.12 Mechnical noise when moving the reading table ............................................................. 61
11.13 The incubator turns continuously ..................................................................................... 61
11.14 A door on the incubator makes a noise when it is opened or closed ............................... 62
11.15 The temperature of the racks does not correspond to the set temperature ................... 62
11.16 The PC will not start .......................................................................................................... 62
12 Contact support......................................................................................................................... 62

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Reference table
All the referenced documents are available online on the i2a website: https://www.i2a-diagnostics.fr/acces-
docs
PR-0004: SIRScan®2000 Automatic EU Declaration of Conformity
MU-0373: SIRScan®2000 User manual
MU-0376: SIRweb® AST settings
MU-0676: SIRscan® Temperature SIR
MU-1336: i2a Disc Abbreviation Recognition
MU-1155: Dispenser Management - Antibiotic lot traceability

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Modifications
All the modification detailed from the former user manuel (12/12/17).
Page 5 : Summary update
Page 13: Add information on the SIRscan® 2000 triangle key.
Page 16: add reference about SIRweb® Maldi-TOF module.
Page 25: add information on the loading of additionnal plates.
Page 37: add information on the reading of MIC strip plate.
Page 51: add maintenance to renew the plate support (every 4 years or if required).
Page 58: renew the plate support detailed.

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1Foreword
This manual is a comprehensive document to accompany routine use of the SIRscan® 2000 Automatic.
The incubator allows automatic incubation and reading of Kirby-Bauer plates. The prepared AST plates are
loaded in the incubator and the first reading of the plates is done after a customizable time of incubation.
The routine mode that is described here can be adapted according to the specific needs of the
laboratory,however it is the recommended way to use the machine. It is advised to have previous use of
SIRweb® software and SIRscan 2000® machine before reading this manual.
If this manual fails to answer a question, further information may be obtained from your i2a
authorized representative.
2Acknowledgement
Before attempting to perform any of the actions detailed in this manual, the manual must be read
thoroughly. Only personnel trained by i2a or i2a legal representative are authorized to perform these
actions.
Always refer to labeling and i2a instructions in order to avoid compromising application integrity. The user
must always operate with full knowledge and appreciation of application warnings, comments and
alarms.
SIRweb®application and i2a instruments comply with the Standards and Directives detailed in the EU
declarations of conformity available at www.i2a-diagnostics.fr.
I2a reagents, consumables and accessories are validated in accordance with the European Directives
detailed in the CE declarations of conformity available on www.i2a-diagnostics.fr.
For any other legislation, please contact i2a for more information.
The use of reagents, consumables and accessories other than those supplied by i2a may compromise the
performance of the device. In this case, i2a takes no responsibility for the results generated with such
configuration.
Appropriate lab protection such as disposable gloves, eye protection and lab coat must be worn by the
operator. Local or national regulations must be applied during all operations.
All peripheral devices should comply with the relevant standards.
2.1 Warranty limits
The duration of warranty is stipulated in the General Terms of and Conditions of Sales associated with the
purchase of this application/device.
To ensure valid warranty, the following must be fully observed:
1 - SIRweb application must be installed on computers provided or approved by i2a.
2 - The application/device is operated under the instructions of this manual.
3 - Only software or hardware specified by i2a shall be installed on the system. This software must be the
original copyrighted version.
4 - Services and repairs are provided by an i2a authorized technician, using only i2a approved spare parts.
5 - The electrical supply of the laboratory follows national regulations.
6 - Specimens are collected and stored in normal conditions.
7 - Reagents, consumables and accessories used are those specified in this user manual.
8 - Proper tools are used when maintenance or troubleshooting operations are performed.

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If this device was supplied to you by anyone other than i2a or an i2a authorized
representative, i2a cannot guarantee this product in terms of specification, latest
revision and latest documentation. Further information may be obtained from your i2a
authorized representative.
2.2 Safety precautions
SIRweb application is a middleware application working in connection with medical diagnostics devices
that contain electric/electronic components and moving parts.
The following parts must not be handled or checked by the user:
- Electrical power supply
- Electronic components
Operator injury may occur from an electric shock. Electronic components can shock and injure the user.
Do not tamper with the device and do not remove any components (covers, doors, panels and so on)
unless otherwise instructed within this document.
- Moving parts:
It is strictly forbidden to disable sensors as it may cause operator injuries.
Protective covers must not be opened during device operations.
Users should not tamper with batteries as they may explode if not replaced correctly! Replace only with
the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
2.3 Biological risk
Consider all Samples, Specimens and Reagents as potentially infectious! Use
established, good laboratory working practices when handling specimens. Wear
protective gear, Gloves, Lab coats, Safety glasses and/or Face shields, and follow
other safety practices as specified in OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Rule (29 CFR part
1910. 1030) or equivalent bio-safety procedures.
All accessible surfaces of the device can be potentially contaminated and pose a
biological risk. Disposable gloves and lab coat must be worn by the operator. Local
and national regulations must be applied in all the operations.
i2a uses a disinfectant product for device decontamination and highly recommends it’s use for
decontamination of your device. Refer to Device General Cleaning, to perform the device cleaning and
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2.4 Chemical risk
All chemical products should be stored and handled as recommended in their related Safety
Data Sheet. Safety Data Sheets are available on request.
3Working conditions for hardware items
Failure to respect the working conditions and safety instructions may compromise the user safety.
3.1 Environment
The operation of the SIRweb application installed on a computer is restricted for indoor location use only.
Please contact your local i2a representative for any information regarding the operation location when it
does not comply with the recommended specifications.
3.2 Location
The application/device should be placed on a clean and leveled table or workbench.
Avoid direct exposure to sunlight.
Place your device where it is not exposed to water or vapor.
Place your device where it is free from vibration or shock.
Place your device where an independent power socket can be used.
Proper ventilation is required.
Provide a space of at least 20 cm (8 inches) at the back of the device to prevent overheating of the power
supply.
Note: The ON/OFF switch and the input voltage connection must always be accessible. When positioning
the system for operational use, leave the required amount of space for easy accessibility to these items.
3.3 Grounding
Proper grounding is required when installing the system.
Check the wall outlet for proper grounding (earth) to the facilities electrical grounding (earth). If you are
unsure of the outlet grounding, contact your facility engineer to verify the proper outlet grounding.
3.4 Electromagnetic environment check
The application/device has been designed to be located in an area of electromagnetical interference level
below the accepted level to work correctly, enabling the good use of the devices around it in conformity
with their usage.
3.5 Humidity and temperature conditions
- Temperature range: The application/device must function between 18 to 30°C (65 to 86°F).
- Humidity: Maximum relative humidity should be 80% for temperatures up to 30°C (86°F) without
condensation. If the system is kept at a temperature of 10°C (50°F) or less, it must be allowed to sit at
room temperature for 1 hour before it can be used for operation.
- Elevation: The system should not be used in an elevation above 2,000 meters (6,000 feet).
3.6 Environmental protection
3.6.1 Disposal of used accessories and consumables:
These items must be collected by a laboratory specialized in removal and recycling of this kind of material
according to the local legislation.

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3.6.2 Disposal application/device
It should be disposed of, in accordance with local legislation, and should be treated as being
contaminated with biohazard material. The appropriate biological precautions should be taken.
Information on Disposal of Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Disposal of Batteries and
Accumulators:
The crossed out wheeled bin symbol with under-bar shown on the product or
accompanying documents indicates the product requires appropriate treatment,
collection and recycling for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) under
the Directive 2012/19/UE, and/or waste batteries and accumulators under the
Directive 2006/66/EC in the European Union.
The symbol might be put with one of the chemical symbols below it (Cd, Pb, Hg). In
this case, it satisfies the requirements of the Directive 2006/66/EC for the identified
chemical.
This product should not be disposed of as unsorted households waste.
Your correct disposal of WEEE, waste batteries and accumulators will contribute to reducing wasteful
consumption of natural resources, and protecting human health and the environment from potential
negative effects caused by hazardous substance in products.
Due to the local changing regulations in each country, please contact your local representative for
detailed and up-to-date information on how to appropriately dispose of the device.
3.7 Transportation and storage conditions
Storage temperature: -20°C (-68°F) +50°C (+122°F)
Storage humidity: 85% or less
Prior to the shipping of a device by transporter, whatever the destination, an external decontamination of
the device must be carried out.
4Unpacking and Installation
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5SIRscan® 2000 Automatic General Introduction
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic is an incubator reader of Kirby-Bauer AST. The machine allows users to
automate and control several steps of the antibiogram, from the incubation to the reading, the expertise,
printing and transmission of the results.
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic enables standardization of the AST reading along with traceability, helping with
laboratory accreditation.
SIRscan® 2000 automatic is composed of the following elements:
SIRscan 2000 ® reader
Incubator of 4 racks of 12 positions
Printer (optional)
Barcode reader
SIRweb ® software
5.1 Technical features and installation
5.1.1 Technical features
Dimensions (mm) : 1194 L x 1086 H x 682 D
Weight net: 144 kg
Installation category: II
Pollution degree: 2
Power supply: 100 - 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Consumption: 1200 W max
Heat capacity: 1000 W max - 3412 Btu/hr
Operating conditions
Temperature: from 18°C to 35°C
Humidity: from 20% to 80%
Operating altitude: below 2000 m.
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic is a large machine. It is necessary to provide sufficient space to accommodate
the machine, considering the best location for the laboratory and to facilitate maintenance operations.
It is therefore necessary to take the following space requirements into account when considering
location:
Printer (if necessary)
Temporary storage of petri dishes waiting to be read and already read
Access for maintenance interventions

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5.1.2 Electrical features
Each unit (SIRscan® 2000 and incubator) is protected by two fuses (T3.15AL 230V for SIRscan 2000, T6.3AL
110V for SIRscan® 2000 and for incubator).
Fluctuation of the mains voltage mustn’t exceed the nominal value of 10%.
System meets the requirement of 98/79/CE Directive about in Vitro diagnostics devices.
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic must be connected to a dedicated UPS.
Note: do not connect the printer to the UPS.
5.1.3 IT network
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic should be connected to the laboratory network in order to allow complete
functionality. This is particularly important for providing remote maintenance.
It is therefore recommended to locate the machine near (preferably <10m) a RJ45 10/100 BASE-T
Network socket for connection to the network.
5.1.4 Environmental features
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic should be placed at room temperature (between 15 and 35°C). Machine
performance decreases in very cold or very hot environments.
Do not place SIRscan® 2000 Automatic near a hot source to avoid overheating.
It is necessary to provide a space of 20cm around the ventilation openings which must not be obstructed.
5.2 AST reader : SIRscan 2000®.
SIRcan 2000® AST reader is a subunit of SIRscan® 2000 Automatic. This machine alone allows manual
reading of Kirby-Bauer AST.
There is a specific user manual for this unit (Ref. MU-0373).

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A triangle key is included in the SIRscan® box to open the principal door of the automate and to
access the mechanical part of SIRscan® 2000.
5.3 Incubator
The incubator is composed of 4 racks with 12 loading positions. The temperature of each rack is
controlled individually with a screen positioned under the racks.
Table 1 : Control panel of the incubator.
Rack correctly regulated
Blinking/flashing icon, regulation in progress
No regulation
This icon is displayed if the electrical card of the incubator is not detected.
When the SIRscan Automatic program is launched, the incubator is in « slave » mode. The
SIRscan Automatic program is the “master” and will take control of the regulation.
5.3.1 Power up
The incubator has its own independent power supply from the SIRscan® 2000. The ON/OFF button of the
incubator is located behind the incubator to the left of the power cable.
Note: the ON/OFF button for the SIRscan® 2000 is located on the right side of the power cable (see
section 6.7).
6Setting up
These steps must be performed before using SIRscan® 2000 Automatic routinely. It defines the
environment necessary for proper use of the device. Good organization in terms of time and resources
(human and equipment) will enable users to make the most of automating their Kirby-Bauer antibiogram.
Take the necessary time to complete these actions as it will confer benefits later during routine working.
6.1 AST Panels preparation
It is necessary to set the antibiogram panels that will be used to read the plate. The SIRscan® 2000
Automatic uses barcodes to identify the plates as they are loaded into the incubator.
The AST Panel settings are presented in a specific manual provided in the starter pack of documents (ref.
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6.2 Bench settings
According to the laboratory organization, it is possible to create benches for the reading in SIRweb ® e.g.
"urines", "stools", "sector 1". While loading the machine, the user enters their bench, so when printing
the details of the loading or in batch validation, it will be easier to select only their bench. The identifier of
the bench can be read automatically with the barcode. The program to print the barcode can print for
each AST as many sheets as benches.
In SIRweb® main menu, go in System (general) then click on the tab “Images management”.
The right side of the window is reserved to the edition of the Benches (reading zone).
The different buttons are described below:
Add a new bench
Edit the name of a bench
Delete a bench
Once all the benches are created, click on to validate.

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6.3 Additional settings
In SIRweb® main menu, the Interpretation menu enables editing of SIRscan® 2000 Automatic
specific settings.
-Isolate number automatic generation: When entering several organisms for the same analysis
number, SIRweb® can automatically incrementally increase the isolate number.
-Expertise type: Warning: for this setting to be taken into account, it is necessary to have the
option « Automatic expert system following reading » ticked.
Disabled: No expertise after the reading.
Complete (automatic): complete expertise (consistency rules, interpretation rules and
users rules) is triggered after reading.
User rules (automatic): Only the user rules are triggered.
Delayed: The expertise is delayed.

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-Automatic expert system following reading: Export system is automatically triggered after the
reading. In this case, the step “batch validation” is not needed. All the modifications are done
directly in working file access (accessible from SIRweb® main menu). For this setting to be active,
the organism needs to be set to authorized the automatic expertise by the incubator (Ref. MU-
0376).
-Automatic removing of analysis if suppressed in reading mode: If the AST is read and then
deleted, the analysis is automatically deleted if this option is ticked.
In the case of identification sent by an automate, a LIS or if the Maldi module is activated,
this option must be inactivated.
-Plate image automatic printing: Images can be automatically printed after the reading.
-Rack sheet automatic printing: Rack sheet will be automatically printed when the rack loading is
validated.
-Automatic printing of rack sheet by bench: Rack sheet will be printed by bench automatically
when the rack loading is validated.
-Display AST in the loading plates list: While loading plates, SIRweb® will display a window with
AST in progress for that request. If this is not ticked, the window will only show the identification
in progress (see section 4.6.4 Loading Rack).
-Possibility of loading plates whose specimen numer is not known by SIRweb®: This enables
loading of unknown specimens in the SIRscan (not advised).
7Routine use
7.1 Start the machine
Switch on Incubator part by pressing the main switch ON button in the back of the incubator near the
power cable (see Power up).
Switch on the SIRscan® 2000 Automatic by pressing the main switch ON button on the right of the
machine near the power cable and then pressing the green button to start the computer.
Windows©operating system will load (this step may take several minutes).
A Windows©log in screen appears; default user "i2a" and password default "i2a”. Press “Enter” and the
Windows©desktop is displayed.

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7.2 SIRweb® Pilote start up
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic requires SIRweb® Pilote is started before use.
7.2.1 SIRscan® 2000 Automatic server
If SIRscan® 2000 Automatic also acts as SIRweb® server; to launch Pilote double click on the icon. This will
start the entire SIRweb® application.
7.2.2 SIRscan® 2000 Automatic client
If SIRscan® 2000 Automatic is the client; check on the server that the Pilote is launched (presence of the
icon in the taskbar at the bottom right) or start it by double clicking on its icon.
7.3 Start SIRscan Automatic program
To start the incubator, click on the SIRscan Automatic program shortcut on the desktop. Both
incubator and reading programs will be launched. The incubator initialized by doing a rotation
and activating the reading table.
SIRscan Automatic program starts the reading program of SIRscan®, thus after the start is
done, those icons appears in the taskbar.
7.4 SIRweb® start
To start SIRweb® application, click the icon on the desktop.
Enter the username and password to access the SIRweb® main menu.
If another session was started, the system displays a message similar to the following example:

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Click on yes
The system then requests the authentication information
7.5 Barcode printing
Note: If the laboratory uses i2a antibiotics with lot traceability, barcode printing is necessary
before reading a plate to associate the dispenser antibiotics lot numbers and the plate being
read. Barcode label printing is done via the « Dispensers management » menu, detailed in
the manual Ref. MU-1155.
The sheets used by the SIRscan® 2000 Automatic contain 132 labels (6 columns x 22 lines). To do that,
first perform a print with a standard A4 sheet of paper to determine in which orientation the labels need
to be put in the printer.
Launch the menu from SIRweb® main menu.
The following window appears with 3 tabs:

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AST for the AST labels.
Additional plate for the Second line panels labels.
Steers specific (specific settings)
Select from the drop down menu the AST or the additional plate to print.
If the laboratory uses benches (see section 1.3.2), tick « Printing by zone » then select the bench
with the drop down menu.
Then click on to launch the printing.

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7.6 Rack management
SIRscan® 2000 Automatic is only suitable for incubating aerobic AST.
AST requiring other atmospheres (CO2 or anaerobic) can be loaded after the incubation
and then read automatically without incubation.
From the SIRweb® main menu, the « SIRscan Automatic » program allows access to the rack
management.
The screen is divided into 2 parts:
-Upper part allows control of the 4 racks.
-Lower part is a general panel with control elements and information for all 4 racks together.
Manual launch of the reading without incubation.
Stop the reading process.
Traffic light indicating the reading process status.