Beckman Coulter LH 780 Instructions Manual page 175

Table 6.2 System Messages - A (Continued)
Analytical Station
Analyzer Diluter
Analyzer Alert Message Status Message Screen Message
Aspiration ---C (current status) ASPIRATION ---C
Aspiration N--- (current status) ASPIRATION N---
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Workstation
Beep Log Message and
s Icon on Command Center Sample Results
Yes Instrument Log r Data is displayed.
Diluent front and rear r "P" appears in all parameter
sensors detected
carryover (<Tube ID>,
r "System Alarm" message is
<Cass/Pos>). Re-run
sample.
Yellow traffic light is
displayed until AutoStop
condition is reached
Red traffic light is
displayed when AutoStop
condition is reached.
Yes Instrument Log r Data is displayed.
r "P" appears in all parameter
Sensor detected diluted
blood or non-blood
sample (<Tube ID>,
r "System Alarm" message is
<Cass/Pos>). Check
sample and rerun.
Yellow traffic light is
displayed until AutoStop
condition is reached
Red traffic light is
displayed when AutoStop
condition is reached.
Analytical Station Status
Automatic mode disabled
after three consecutive
aspiration errors. Manual
flag fields.
mode is operable.
printed in footer of sample
report.
Automatic mode disabled
after three consecutive
aspiration errors. Manual
flag fields.
mode is operable.
printed in footer of sample
report.
ANALYTICAL STATION MESSAGES
Analytical Station Status/Recovery
Probable Cause Corrective Action
Diluent front and rear sensors 1. Check the specimen and ensure:
detected carryover.
a. The volume was sufficient
b. It does not contain clots or fibrin.
c. It was collected and stored correctly.
2. If the message persists for three consecutive runs,
reset the Analytical Station to continue running
samples in the Automatic mode.
WARNING Skin puncture from the needle, which
could contain biohazardous material, can occur.
Use extreme care when inspecting the needle area.
3. If the still message persists:
a. Check the needle for plugs.
b. Ensure the aspiration lines are clean.
c. Troubleshoot the sample flow path for leaks,
kinks or plugs.
4. If the message still persists, call your Beckman
Coulter Representative. You can run samples in the
Manual mode.
Sensor detected preset blood 1. Check the specimen and ensure:
threshold failure due to
a. The volume was sufficient
excessive diluted blood or
b. It does not contain clots or fibrin.
non-blood sample.
c. It was collected and stored correctly.
2. If the message persists for three consecutive runs,
reset the Analytical Station to continue running
samples in the Automatic mode.
WARNING Skin puncture from the needle, which
could contain biohazardous material, can occur.
Use extreme care when inspecting the needle area.
3. If the still message persists:
a. Check the needle for plugs.
b. Ensure the aspiration lines are clean.
c. Troubleshoot the sample flow path for leaks,
kinks or plugs.
4. If the message still persists, call your Beckman
Coulter Representative. You can run samples in the
Manual mode.
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