The 248 Software - Siemens RAPIDLAB 248 Operator's Manual

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The 248 Software

The 248 is very easy to use, and the display leads you through the
necessary steps to analyze samples, or to use any of the other functions.
The 248 will normally display the Ready screen. (Full details of how to
measure samples are in Section 2, Operating the System.)
Status
Information
Instruction
The display is divided into 3 parts:
•
•
•
*
Exits procedures where exit is possible. Returns display to previous
screen when moving round menu, setting options and so on.
#
data entry screens.
Choosing Options
The bottom (instruction line) of the Ready screen says press # for menu.
The Main Menu has 8 sub menus:
The status line shows where you are (Main Menu), the information area
lists the sub menus, and the instruction line tells you how to select your
option and gives an alternative action (press * to Exit).
You can select any of the sub menus by pressing the corresponding
number on the numeric keypad (to return to the Ready screen press *).
Ready
Lift probe to analyze
syringe sample
#
press for menu
status. The top line shows the status of the 248. On this
screen the status line shows that the 248 is ready to
analyze a sample.
information. This area gives more detailed information, lists
options and selections, and gives fields for data entry.
instruction. This line gives instructions, or alternative action.
key - starts sampling process during capillary sample measurement.
key - selects alternative action where one is displayed. Moves round
From Ready press #
Main Menu
1 Calibration...
2 Maintenance...
3 Troubleshooting...
4 Data Recall...
press 1 - 8 or * to Exit
Press 1.
10:55:12
or press
1 capillary
2 QC
5 Operating Setup...
6 System Setup...
7 Standby
8 Service Setup...
248 Operator's Manual