Testing The Pump Flow; Tools Required - Bayer HealthCare RapidPoint 400 Series Service Manual

9. At the Diagnostics screen, touch
The results for each channel are printed on the report.
F = fail
O = pass
10. Repeat steps 8 and 9 for each range you want to check.
11. Compare the results on the printed report to the ranges in the
Measurement Channels Table.
If the results . . .
are out of range
are within the ranges
provided in the
measurement channels
table

Testing the Pump Flow

Use the cartridge simulator to check the pump flow for the sample and the
wash pumps of the Rapidpoint 400 series system.

Tools Required

• two beakers
• 4 pieces of Tygon tubing,
0.159 cm x 0.318 cm x 0.305M
CAUTION:
tests not requiring removal of the measurement cartridge are performed.
Once a measurement cartridge is removed, if reinstalled it is likely to fail
within a few days. To verify repairs, you may reinstall the measurement
cartridge while remaining in Diagnostics. A new cartridge must be installed
before leaving the customer site.
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Before removing the measurement cartridge, ensure that any
Measurement
Then . . .
a. Remove and reinstall the cartridge simulator
and test the measurement channels again.
b. If the test fails again, replace the connector
block. For more information, refer to Illustrated
Parts Lists.
remove the cartridge simulator and install a new
measurement cartridge.
If you will be continuing to verify system
NOTE:
performance, then reinstall the original cartridge.
(1/16 ID x 1/8 OD x 1 foot long)
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Rev. C