Drucker Diagnostics QBC STAR Dry Hematology Analyzer - Manual (Page 4)

QBC STAR System Operator’s Manual
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Contents
3 – Controls and Indicators ......................................................................................... 3–1
General Discussion ............................................................................................................................ 3–1
Power Switch ..................................................................................................................................... 3–1
“STAR” Button ................................................................................................................................... 3–2
Door Release Latch ........................................................................................................................... 3–2
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) .............................................................................................................. 3–2
Internal Printer ................................................................................................................................... 3–3
Paper Release Lever ................................................................................................................ 3–3
Manual Advance Wheel............................................................................................................ 3–3
Setup Keypad .................................................................................................................................... 3–4
ESC Key ................................................................................................................................... 3–4
5Key ................................................................................................................................... 3–4
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Key ................................................................................................................................... 3–4
Key ................................................................................................................................... 3–4
4 – Operation ............................................................................................................... 4–1
Summary of Operation Steps ............................................................................................................ 4–1
Turn Instrument Power On ....................................................................................................... 4–2
Prepare the QBC STAR Tube ................................................................................................... 4–2
Mix the Tube ............................................................................................................................. 4–4
Tilt the Tube .............................................................................................................................. 4–5
Cap the Tube ............................................................................................................................ 4–5
Insert the Tube Into the Instrument .......................................................................................... 4–6
Close the Instrument Door ....................................................................................................... 4–6
Start the Test ........................................................................................................................... 4–7
Rerunning Tubes ...................................................................................................................... 4–7
Printing of Results .................................................................................................................... 4–8
Tube Disposal ........................................................................................................................ 4–10
Power Down ........................................................................................................................... 4–10
Stopping the Centrifuge ................................................................................................................... 4–10
Emergency Door Unlock .................................................................................................................. 4–10
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