Instrument Settings; Adjust Contrast - Accumetrics VerifyNow User Manual

Instrument Settings

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This section describes the instrument configuration and procedures to change a
setting. Refer to Table 8-1 for information:
Table 8-1 Instrument Settings
Setting

Adjust contrast

Adjust display
backlight
Set date and time
Set time out length
Enable patient ID
Set operator ID and
password
Set EQC frequency
Enable printer
Enable network
8.1 Adjust Contrast
The contrast can be adjusted to improve visibility of the screen - depending on the
ambient lighting in the room where the VerifyNow instrument is located.
From the main menu, enter
1.
the keypad to enter the Operator ID number at the prompt. Press the Tab key to
advance to the Password prompt to enter the password number.
Press the Maintenance
2.
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Description
This setting adjusts the contrast level for viewing the display.
Refer to Section 8.1.
This setting toggles the backlight level for viewing the display.
Refer to Section 8.2.
The date and time is initially configured during installation.
However, this setting will need to be adjusted during a leap year
and twice annually for Daylight Savings Time. Refer to Section
8.3.
This setting specifies the length of time the instrument waits
before the display automatically changes. Refer to Section 8.4.
The instrument supports patient identification (ID) for each
patient sample. Refer to Section 8.5.
The instrument supports controlled user access using operator
identification and passwords. Refer to Section 8.6.
Electronic Quality Control (EQC) is the primary quality control
mechanism for the instrument. This setting specifies the
frequency at which the instrument will require an EQC test to be
performed. Refer to Section 8.7.
The VerifyNow printer is an optional accessory. To enable the
printer, the software must be configured to support it. Refer to
Section 8.8.
The VerifyNow network integration package is an optional
accessory. To enable the VerifyNow instrument to transfer data,
the network feature must be switched on and the baud rate for
data transfer set. Refer to Section 9.9.
Operator ID and
key.
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