D41 No Aqc Material Detected - Bayer HealthCare RapidPoint 400 Series Service Manual

Message
D41 No AQC
Material
Detected
D41 Qualifier Descriptions
D41 occurs when the system detects an error at FD1 while delivering
AutomaticQC material from a newly installed AutomaticQC cartridge.
A D41may be detected because of the following conditions:
• AutomaticQC material is depleted or AQC bag is not pierced
• Obstruction in the fluidic path of the Measurement or AutomaticQC
cartridge
• Disconnected AutomaticQC cartridge connector or reagent bag tubing
• Bubbles or short sample in the AutomaticQC material during
positioning to FD2
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Probable Cause and Corrective Action
The system detects that the fluidic components of a newly
installed AutomaticQC cartridge have failed. The system prompts
you to replace the AutomaticQC cartridge.
1. When prompted, replace the cartridge as indicated in the
message. Refer to Replacing the AutomaticQC Cartridge on
page 168.
2. If prompted to replace the measurement cartridge, replace the
cartridges as described in Replacing the Measurement and
Wash/Waste Cartridges in Section 3 in the Rapidpoint 400
Series Operator's Manual.
3. If the message to replace the AutomaticQC cartridge appears
again, record the message and call for technical assistance.
Service Solutions
Perform service solutions only after all other corrective actions
have been completed.
1. Remove the AutomaticQC cartridge and perform the AQC valve
test and observe the valve moving.
2. Use the AutomaticQC cartridge simulator to test the valve
alignment. Refer to Using the AutomaticQC Cartridge Simulator
on page 246 for information on the cartridge simulator.
3. Replace the AQC frame assembly.
Rev. C