Siemens Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Manual page 281

Rapidlab 1200 Operator's Guide: Troubleshooting
Message
AQC Cartridge
Not Valid
AQC
Connector is
Open
Additional Cal
Required
Additional
Wash Required
Bubbles in
Sample
Probable Cause
The system detects that the newly
installed AutomaticQC cartridge
has exceeded its expiration date,
that a used cartridge was
reinstalled, or that the cartridge
was installed without starting
from the Status screen.
The system detects that the
connector on the AutomaticQC
cartridge is open.
A sensor experienced a
calibration error and the system
repeated the calibration to correct
the error.
1. Wash reagent fails Optical
Clarity Test.
2. Operator Error: sample
device is not removed before
sample endpoints.
The sample device was not
removed before the sample
endpoints.
Bubbles in the sample can occur
if the sample contained bubbles
or if you introduce the jagged end
of capillary tubes into the sample
port. The message displays on
the printed report.
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.
Slide the connector to the left to
close it.
This message is displayed in the
printed report.
A change in transmittance was
detected after a CO-ox sample
analysis. The system repeated the
wash to attempt to correct the
error.
If the repeated wash fails again,
the system displays a D70
Optical Error: 2 message.
If the system detects bubbles
before measurement begins, it
prompts you to analyze the
sample as a microsample.
If the system detects bubbles
during sample measurement, it
prompts you to inspect the
sample for bubbles and
determine whether to complete
the analysis and report results, or
cancel analysis.
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