Overview; Problem Identification; System Operations; Reagents - HORIBA ABX Micros 60 User Manual

ABX Micros
2. Troubleshooting

2.1. Overview

Your ABX Micros
◆System operations are faulty.
◆
The Background count is unacceptably high.
◆
Your Quality Control values are out-of-range, or patient results are suspicious, e.g.(consistent-
ly high RBC counts, or the inability to verify results by manual methods).
◆
Precision is poor.
◆
Calibration is drifting.

2.2. Problem Identification

The first step in any troubleshooting session is to identify the source of the system malfunction.
◆System operation
◆
Precision
◆
Quality Control
◆
Calibration
These steps hould be carried out in sequence as described below

2.2.1. System Operations

The ABX Micros
chanical problem gives an alarm message and stops the current cycle in progress.
A hydraulic problem can be noted by parameter and/or morphology flags. The Waste sensor also gives
an error message if a hydraulic problem exists.
◆If this is the case, Power OFF then ON the system, and run a Startup.
◆If the problem persists during or after startup, identify the source of the malfunction and ini-
tiate the appropriate troubleshooting procedures.

2.2.2. Reagents

If your Background count is unacceptable, Quality Control values are out-of-range, or your patient
results are suspicious, Reagent deterioration or contamination may be suspected.
◆Replace your reagents (see
Cleaning procedure (see
If the background count is acceptable, but the Quality Control values are still out-of-range or patient
results are still suspicious, continue with the indentification procedure. If replacing the reagents
performing a concentrated cleaning procedure does not correct the background count problem, call
your local HORIBA ABX Technical Support Representative for further instructions.
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60
60 may occasionally require troubleshooting if:
60 software identifies most of the mechanical or hydraulic problems. A Me-
"1.2. Reagent connections, page
"1.3.6. Concentrated Cleaning, page
ABX Micros 60
4") and perform a Concentrated
11").