Startup Checks; Reagent Level Checks; Bottled Units; Minipack Units - HORIBA ABX Micros 60 User Manual

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1. Startup checks

1.1. Reagent level checks

1.1.1. Bottled units

Individual reagents: first thing prior to Startup is checking the levels of each reagent before oper-
ating the system. If a reagent level is «Low», replace the reagent and prime the new reagent using
the following steps through the instrument menus.
Never pour reagent from one container into another! Any type of contamination present
in the old reagent will affect the new reagent. Unacceptable background counts will
most likely occur especially for PLT's. Always use the reagents caps provided with the
instrument to prevent Reagent pollution or oxidation.
Menu access
Main Menu / 4 - Service / 3 - Prime
then select the reagent or reagents that need to be primed.
1- All Reagents
2- Diluent
3- Lyse
4- Cleaner

1.1.2. Minipack Units

All Reagents and a Waste bladder are contained in one Minipack: When a Reagent Pack runs low,
the instrument will display a message stating that the reagent pack is low. This warning message is
given according to the numbers of CBC cycles left in the pack.
To replace the Pack, follow the steps through the menus:
Menu access
Main Menu
4- Service
3- Prime
3- Prime
2- Pack unit
1- Change Pack
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Pack replacement is complete, the instrument automatically resets the CBC cycle counter to 160 cy-
cles.

1.2. Printer Power and On-line Checks

Prior to instrument startup, always check the printer to verify that the power is turned «ON» and
that the LED's are in the ready state. Check that the printer has sufficient paper for the daily oper-
ations. Check the alignment of the paper if your printer is a tractor feed printer.
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60 will show the remaining steps to follow on the LCD display. Once this
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