Table Of Contents - QBC Diagnostics Star Operators & Service Manual

otherwise, without the prior written permission of QBC Diagnostics Inc, 200 Innovation Blvd., Suite 212
State College, PA, 16803, United States of America.
1 - Introduction ......................................................................................................................1-1
Intended Use ....................................................................................................................................... 1-1
Principles of the Test ........................................................................................................................... 1-1
System Overview ................................................................................................................................. 1-2
QBC STAR Blood Collection Tubes ............................................................................................. 1-2
QBC STAR Instrument ............................................................................................................... 1-3
Instrument Self-Testing and Calibration ............................................................................................... 1-4
Manual Structure ................................................................................................................................ 1-5
Getting Started ................................................................................................................................... 1-5
Use of this Manual .............................................................................................................................. 1-5
Conventions ........................................................................................................................................ 1-6
Symbols Used on the Equipment ................................................................................................ 1-6
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings .................................................................................................. 1-6
Summary of Warnings and Cautions .......................................................................................... 1-7
2 - Installation and Setup ......................................................................................................2-1
Unpacking and Setup .......................................................................................................................... 2-1
Electrical Connection ........................................................................................................................... 2-1
QBC STAR Specifi cations ..................................................................................................................... 2-2
External Connections ........................................................................................................................... 2-4
Connecting an External Printer ................................................................................................... 2-4
Updating System Software .................................................................................................................. 2-6
System Setup and Utilities ................................................................................................................... 2-6
To Enter Setup Mode ................................................................................................................. 2-6
LCD Contrast ............................................................................................................................. 2-7
Date and Time ........................................................................................................................... 2-7
Disable Auto LCD (Contrast) ...................................................................................................... 2-8
Save Data .................................................................................................................................. 2-8
Print Data .................................................................................................................................. 2-8
Shipping Prep. ........................................................................................................................... 2-8
More Options ............................................................................................................................ 2-8
3 - Controls and Indicators ....................................................................................................3-1
General Discussion .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
Power Switch ...................................................................................................................................... 3-1
"Star" Button ...................................................................................................................................... 3-2
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Preface
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