Performing The R Cartridge Valve Test - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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5. Look for obstructions and listen for any unusual noises that may indicate a problem
with the pump.
a. Select
b. Continue selecting
6. Select
7. If you want to test the other pump, repeat this procedure from step 4.
8. Select
9. Reinstall the reagent cartridge:
a. Select
b. Install the reagent cartridge and close the door.
10. Select the
11. To return to the Status screen, select
The system performs a prime and a full calibration.

Performing the R Cartridge Valve Test

Use this procedure to test the components that operate the valve located inside the reagent
cartridge. The test moves the valve to 3 positions. When you select the
system displays the number of the current position on the screen. The test is complete
when the system displays position 3 on the screen.
1. Select
2. Enter your password, if necessary.
3. Select
The reagent valve moves to the first position. If the valve is already in this position, no
movement occurs.
4. Listen for any unusual noises that may indicate a problem with the valve.
5. Select
If the valve cannot reach the position, the Change button is not available.
6. Continue selecting
positions.
7. Select
8. Select
9. To return to the Status screen, select
The system performs a wash.
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to advance the pump to the next speed.
Change
Change
tested all 4 speeds.
.
Stop
to return to the Diagnostics screen.
Return
Cartridges > Eject R Cartridge
.
Return
Status > Diagnostics
Pumps and Valves > R Valve > Start
to move the valve to the next position.
Change
Change
and wait while the system moves the valve.
Stop
.
Return
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and listening and looking for problems until you have
.
.
Return
.
.
and listening for problems until you have tested all 3
.
Return
button, the
Change