The Sample Loader Beeps But Does Not Begin Processing; The Display Monitor Membrane Touch Keys Are Not Operational - Abbott CELL-DYN 3200 System Operator's Manual

Section 10
CELL-DYN ® 3200 System Operator's Manual
9140181H—October 2001
Table 10.4 Non-Functional Fault Conditions (Continued)

The Sample Loader beeps but does not begin processing

– – – - Probable Cause – – – –
1. The internal cable that connects the
Sample Loader to the Analyzer is
loose or disconnected.
2. Circuitry malfunction.

The Display Monitor membrane touch keys are not operational

– – – - Probable Cause – – – –
1. The computer is performing a
function that inhibits the keys.
2. There is an incomplete operator
entry.
3. A data transmission to the printer or
laboratory computer is in process.
4. Membrane keyboard or circuitry
malfunction.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
– – – - Corrective Action – – –
1. Contact your Abbott Hematology
Customer Support Center.
2. Press [FAULT REPORT] in the main
DIAGNOSTICS MENU and record any
fault listed.
3. Turn the instrument OFF and ON
again and prime the instrument.
4. If the problem persists, contact your
Abbott Hematology Customer
Support Center.
– – – - Corrective Action – – –
1. No action required. Wait for the
computer to resume the operation.
Refer to the screen for the current
Status Box message.
2. Complete the operator entry or press
the ESC key on PC keyboard.
3. No action required. Wait until the
transmission is completed.
4. Power OFF the Analyzer. Then
reseat the Membrane Keypad cable
on the rear panel of the Data Module
and power Analyzer ON.
NOTE: For the location of the
Membrane Keypad
Interface connector, refer to
Section 1: Use or
Function; Subsection:
Data Module
Components.
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