Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 260)

3Ć88 Rapidlab 800 Operator's Manual
Figure 3Ć61.āăInstalling the Glucose and Lactate Biosensors
Align the contacts on the sensor with the
contacts in the measurement module.
a. Align the contacts on the biosensor with the contacts in the measurement
module.
b. Snap the body of the biosensor down into place. The contacts must be flush
with the biosensor.
c. Press the tab on the spring-loaded latch down to release the latch.
d. Verify that the biosensors are installed from left to right in the following
order in the measurement module:
pO
2
pCO
2
GRD pH Na + K + Ca ++ Cl – Ref Glu Lac
6. Close the measurement module door.
7. Press Continue .
A wash sequence starts. When the wash sequence finishes, a message box
appears prompting you to perform a two-point calibration.
8. Press Yes to perform a two-point calibration.
9. Perform two additional two-point calibrations to start hydrating the biosensor
as soon as possible:
a. Move to the Main Menu.
b. Select 1 Calibration and press Enter .
c. Select 2 Two-point and press Enter .
10. Allow the biosensors to warm up for at least 30 minutes.
11. Verify that the system temperature is within the acceptable range.
1
Menu Code
2
(from the Main Menu)