
ESR-Auto Plus®RAM Reset Procedure
For Model 504-V9,V10 and Model 505-V3
Sep 2014, 880004-4
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Note: Performing a RAM reset will clear all existing patient and QC data. If possible, print the
patient log file and QC data before proceeding with a RAM reset.
1. Unplug the instrument (Model 504) or power off the instrument using the ON/OFF switch (Model 505)
and wait at least 5 seconds. While holding down the red ‘X’button on the instrument keypad, plug in
or power on the instrument. The following instrument display readings may differ slightly, depending
on the software version.
2. Instrument reads: “Setup, Reset System?”
Release the red ‘X’button and press the green ‘’button.
3. Instrument reads: “Reset All to Default! Sure?”
Press the green ‘’button.
4. Instrument reads: “RAM Cleared Restart System.”
Unplug or turn off the instrument and wait at least 5 seconds.
Plug in or turn on the instrument without holding the red ‘X’button.
5. Instrument reads: The software version will display, followed by “New Software, [OK] for Setup?”
Press the green ‘’button.
6. Instrument reads: “Motor Setup, Please Wait...”
The instrument will cycle and print out the system settings.
This step may take a couple of minutes.
7. Instrument reads: “IR Auto Set, Remove Tubes [OK]”
Remove all tubes/test rack and press the green ‘’button.
8. Instrument reads: “Calibrating…”
The instrument will print some settings.
9. Instrument reads: “RAM Now Reset to Default. [OK]”
Press the green ‘’button.
10. Instrument reads: “Setup User Config?”
Press the green ‘’button.
11. Instrument reads: “Set Date & Time?”
Press the green ‘’button. Default date format is YY-MM-DD.
Press the green ‘’button to accept the date information on the display.
Press the red ‘X’button to change the date.
Press the green ‘’button to advance to the time menu.
Press the green ‘’button to accept the time information on the display.
Press the red ‘X’button to change the time.
Press the green ‘’button to advance to the next prompt.
12. Instrument reads: “Set ESR Method?”
Press the green ‘’button.
13. Instrument reads: “Set Tube Type?”
Press the green ‘’button.