Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual page 296

The following conditions are related to the Electronic Simulator
Code
Numerical
See under Analyzer Coded Messages.
Code
L
Potentiometric channel out of limits. Can
occur if moisture collects on the contact
pins inside the analyzer when the analyzer
is subjected to ambient temperature
change.
G
Amperometric channel out of limits. Can
occur if external simulator not inserted
straight.
R, r Resistance reading on conductometric
channel out of limits.
t Thermal probe failure.
B Potentiometric channel out of limits.
NOTE: Any time repetitive codes occur which cannot be addressed or corrected through training, contact
your local support organization for further assistance.
PROCEDURE FOR USING AN i-STAT CERAMIC CONDITIONING CARTRIDGE (CCC) FOR
ANALYZER PIN CONDITIONING
Step Number
1. Run an external Electronic Simulator.
2. Run the CCC two times.
3. Update the CCC Usage Log
4. Return the analyzer to service.
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10
Explanation
If the analyzer is configured with the internal Electronic Simulator
enabled, run an external Electronic Simulator. Running the external
Electronic Simulator ensures the internal Simulator cycle will not
execute during the pin conditioning process, which could lead to
the premature termination of the process.
Initiate the CCC cycle as you would initiate an external Electronic
Simulator cycle. The instrument will identify the CCC as an external
Electronic Simulator and display a Simulator Failure Code (i.e.
rRGL) when the cycle is complete. Disregard the code, as this is
expected behavior.
The log is located on page 3 of the Technical Bulletin entitled
"Instructions for Restoring Analyzers That Produce *** for
Hematocrit and Quality Check Code 23", which is shipped with the
CCC. Updating the log allows the user to keep track of the number
of pin conditioning cycles performed with the current ceramic strip
in the CCC. If necessary, replace or rotate the ceramic strip so the
CCC is ready for future use.
Art: 714260-01R
How to Respond
See under Analyzer Coded Messages.
Contact your local support organization for
further assistance.
Contact your local support organization for
further assistance.
Contact your local support organization for
further assistance.
Contact your local support organization for
further assistance.
Contact your local support organization for
further assistance.
Explanation
Rev. Date: 30-Mar-17