Removing The Sensors - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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Removing the Sensors

1. Select
2. To start the procedure, select
3. Remove the sensor:
a. Lift the door to the Measurement module.
b. Push the spring-loaded latch to the right.
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Figure 5-15
c. Grasp the tab on the sensor and pull the sensor up and out.
d. Discard the sensor according to your institution's policy.
4. If you are replacing a measurement sensor, refer to Performing Measurement Sensor
Maintenance‚ page 5-40
5. If you are replacing the reference sensor, fill the internal electrode compartment.
Refer to Filling the Reference Sensor Cassette‚ page 5-36.
6. If you are replacing the reference sensor or measurement sensors, install the internal
electrode into the internal electrode compartment and screw the electrode into place.
7. Clean and inspect the sensor:
a. Tap the front face of the sensor with your knuckle to remove any bubbles.
b. Wipe any excess fill solution from the exterior of the sensor using a lint-free
c. Ensure that the O-ring is in place:
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Status > Maintenance > Performing Sensor Maintenance
Refer to Preparing for Maintenance Procedures‚ page 5-1.
Spring-loaded latch
Rapidlab 1260 or 1265 Measurement Module
tissue.
• Reference sensor has an O-ring on both sides of the sensor.
• All other sensors have an O-ring on the left side of the sensor.
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