Using The Fluidic Functions Screen; Performing The Reagent Flow Tests - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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Using the Fluidic Functions Screen

The Diagnostics > Fluidic Functions screen displays buttons for performing the following
actions:
• perform Reagent Flow test for Wash, 200 Cal, Slope Cal, RCx, or Wash Cycle
• prime the AQC Cartridge
• perform the Leak Test
The Fluidic Function screen also displays a graphic of the Rapidlab system fluidics to
enable you to localize the site of any leak. The graphic is only displayed when the system
detects a leak after you perform the leak test.

Performing the Reagent Flow Tests

The system highlights one or more of the Fluidic Function buttons to indicate that you
should perform that test to clear a current error. The system removes the highlighting
when you perform the test successfully.
Use this procedure to test the flow of reagents from the reagent and wash cartridges.
Test
Wash (wash cartridge)
200 cal (reagent cartridge)
Slope cal (reagent cartridge)
RCx (wash cartridge)
Wash Cycle (wash cartridge)
1. Select
2. Enter your password, if necessary.
3. Select
4. Select the test to perform.
The system moves the reagent through the sample path.
5. Look for obstructions or uneven flow that may indicate a problem.
6. To test another reagent, repeat this procedure from step 4.
7. Select
8. To return to the Status screen, select
The system performs a wash.
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Description
performs the wash section of a calibration
performs the 200 cal section of a calibration
performs the Slope cal section of a calibration
performs the RCx section of a calibration
perform a wash sequence
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Status > Diagnostics
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Fluidic Functions
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