Testing The Automaticqc Cartridge Valve In Diagnostics - Bayer HealthCare RapidPoint 400 Series Service Manual

Testing the AutomaticQC Cartridge Valve in Diagnostics

Use this procedure to test the components that operate the valve located
inside the AutomaticQC cartridge.
The system ejects the cartridge and the cartridge is no longer
CAUTION:
valid when performing this test.
1. Touch the
2. Touch
Sample Totals
The system cannot perform routine fluidic activities while you
CAUTION:
are at the Diagnostics screen or while you are performing diagnostic tests.
When you exit from the Diagnostics screen, the system may perform an
extended calibration before you can use the system.
3. Touch
Diagnostics
4. Enter the service password, or use the password of the day.
The Diagnostics screen appears.
5. Touch
AQC Valve
The second Diagnostic screen appears.
6. Touch the
The system moves the valve.
7. Listen for any unusual noises that may indicate a problem with the
valve.
8. Touch
Change
problems.
The valve test moves the valve to all 14 positions. The number of the
current position appears on the screen when you touch
test is complete when position 14 appears on the screen.
9. Touch
Stop
Wait while the system returns the valve to the correct position.
10. Touch
Continue
If the diagnostic test indicates a problem(s) with valve operation,
NOTE:
proceed with Using the AutomaticQC Cartridge Simulator on page 246.
Rev. C
button.
Recall
.
.
.
, and
Start, Change
to move the valve to the next position and then listen for
to stop the test, the system ejects the cartridge.
button three times to return to the Analysis screen.
buttons sequentially to run the test
Stop
. The
Change
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