Drucker Diagnostics Paralens Advance - Manual (Page 30)

4.4 ERROR MESSAGES
When the analyzer detects an error or irregular
condition, a message or code is displayed to
identify the problem. A list of error messages is
provided in Table 4-3.
The error messages are categorized by the mode
or operating sequence in which they can occur.
Corrective action is in some cases obvious (i.e.,
wrong tube was inserted); for others, service
must be requested to repair a failed component;
still others (e.g., during scanning) require a more
detailed analysis.
4.5 SYSTEM CHECKS
4.5.1 Calibration Check Rod
The calibration check rod is designed to verify
satisfactory performance of the analyzer before
testing patient samples.
The calibration check rod should be tested daily
following the startup self-check procedures. The
calibration check rod, however, can be tested any
time. As indicated in the message routine opposite,
once the CAL CHECK MODE is accessed and the
calibration check rod inserted, the assay proceeds
in the same manner as a QBC blood test (see
4.2.2). Upon completion, results are displayed and
automatically printed out.
The calibration check printout (see opposite)
indicates whether the check results are acceptable,
i.e., whether they fall within the factory calibration
ranges printed on the insert supplied with the
calibration check rod. If results are high or low,
the calibration check rod should be inspected for
cleanliness and, if necessary, wiped with alcohol,
dried and re-tested.
Failure to obtain results within the factory calibration
range after cleaning indicates a possible malfunction
of the analyzer. In such cases, request service.
4-7
MESSAGES
Improper
QBC Tube Type
MESSAGES
MESSAGES
MESSAGES
CAL CHECK MODE
Close Door
CAL CHECK MODE
Insert Cal Rod
Cal Check Rod
Test
Scan and Analysis of
Cal Check Rod
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