Performing The Aqc Valve Test; Performing The Measurement Module Pinch Valve Test - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Troubleshooting

Performing the AQC Valve Test

Use this procedure to test the components that operate the valve located inside the
AutomaticQC cartridge. The test moves the valve from the home position to each
fluid position. During the procedure, select
position. The system displays the number of the position on the screen.
1. Select
2. Enter your password, if necessary.
3. Select
The system moves the valve to the first position.
4. Listen for any unusual noises that may indicate a problem with the valve.
5. Select
problems.
If the valve cannot reach the position, the Change button is not available.
6. Continue selecting
all 5 positions.
7. Select
8. Select
9. To return to the Status screen, select
The system performs a wash.

Performing the Measurement Module Pinch Valve Test

Use this procedure to test the components that operate the valve located on the
waste side of the measurement module. The test opens and closes the pinch valve.
1. Select
2. Enter your password, if necessary.
3. Select
4. Select
Ensure that the pinch valve is closed.
5. Select
Ensure that the pinch valve is open.
6. Select
7. To return to the Status screen, select
The system performs a wash.
.
Status > Diagnostics
Pumps and Valves > AQC Valve > Start
to move the valve to the next position and then listen for
Change
and listening for problems until you have tested
Change
and wait while the system moves the valve.
Stop
.
Return
.
Status > Diagnostics
Pumps and Valves > Pinch Valve > Start
to close the pinch valve.
Change
to open the pinch valve.
Change
.
Stop > Return
to move the valve to the next
Change
.
.
Return
.
.
Return
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