Abbott SoToxa Oral Fluid User Manual page 14

4 . S TA R T- U P | 5 . U S I N G T H E H E L P F U N C T I O N
4. Start-up
Important – Please read the instructions for use in full provided with the SoToxa™ Test Kit, prior to commencing a test.
Turn on the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser by pressing on the power button situated on the right hand side. The analyser will perform start-up
checks during the start-up process to make sure it is in a good operating condition. During this testing, the start-up screen will be displayed:
The analyser will not be able to run start-up checks if a SoToxa™ Test Cartridge is already inserted. Please remove the test cartridge
before switching on.
A new test cannot be initiated if the analyser is already connected to the Software Application Suite. Disconnect the USB cable before
inserting a new test cartridge.
The operational temperature range for running a test is between 5°C to 35°C. Outside of this range the following message will
be displayed:
Allow the analyser to reach ambient temperature before use. If moving the analyser between storage and operating environments
of different temperatures or humidities, this may take at least 30 minutes. If climatic differences are significant, allow more than
30 minutes for the analyser to acclimate.
5. Using the Help Function
The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyser will display instructions and prompts on the screen to guide the user through the test process. When an action
or user input has been completed, these screens will update automatically to lead on to the next step.
The analyser has an on-board help function which provides additional guidance. To access the help screens, press the right select key when the
help button is displayed on the screen. The help option can only be accessed if the help button is shown – see the example below. If additional
help is required, please contact Customer Service for assistance.
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