D78 No Reagent Detected At Co-Ox: 4; Viewing System Messages - Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual

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D78 No Reagent Detected at CO-ox: 4

Problem
Fluid detector 3
(FD3), the CO-ox
sample chamber, or
both do not detect
RCx reagent during
a calibration.

Viewing System Messages

The system displays messages in the events log at the Status screen or in the Recall menu.
For example, after you replace an expired wash cartridge, the message about the cartridge
no longer displays at the Status screen. It does remain in the events log and you can access
it from the Recall menu. For quick access to information about system messages, select
.
Help
The following table lists the messages in alphabetical order.
Message
AQC Cartridge
Expired
02087462 Rev. V
Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Troubleshooting
Corrective Action
• Perform the highlighted test(s) in
.
Functions
• Remove obstructions.
• Repeat the RCx test to check flow through the sample path.
• Perform a leak test.
Refer to Performing the Leak Test‚ page 6-37. If the test
fails, check the tubing for leaks, and that the tubing is
correctly installed in the pinch valve, the O-rings are in
place, and the spring-loaded latch is closed. For Rapidlab
1245 and 1265 systems, verify that the CO-ox sample
chamber is installed correctly.
• If no other D codes occur, replace the CO-ox sample
chamber.
• If the problem persists, call for technical assistance.
Probable Cause
The AutomaticQC cartridge has
exceeded its operating life or is
depleted.
Diagnostics > Fluidic
Corrective Action
Replace the cartridge. Refer to
Replacing the AutomaticQC
Cartridge‚ page 2-3.
To continue analyzing patient
samples if you are not able to
replace the cartridge, turn off the
AutomaticQC option in Setup.
For information about setting up
the AutomaticQC options, refer
to Setting up AutomaticQC
Schedule‚ page 8-5.