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BC-1800 Auto Hematology Analyzer Operation Manual...
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Mindray, nor the rights of others. Mindray does not assume any liability arising out of any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties.
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the product is used in accordance with the instructions for use. This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained medical professionals It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to carry out a reasonable service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may result in machine breakdown or injury of human health.
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Return Policy Return Procedure In the event that it becomes necessary to return this product or part of this product to Mindray, the following procedure should be followed: Obtain return authorization: Contact the Mindray Service Department and obtain a Customer Service Authorization (Mindray) number.
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Table of Contents Using This Manual ................... 1-1 Introduction .................... 1-1 Who Should Read This Manual ............. 1-2 How to Find Information................. 1-3 Conventions Used in This Manual ............1-4 Special Terms Used in This Manual............1-5 Symbols ....................1-6 Understanding Your Analyzer..............
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Setting system time (Date & Time) ............5-19 Gain...................... 5-21 Auto Clean Time .................. 5-26 5.10 Reagent Exp. Date................5-27 Report Title (external keyboard required)........5-29 5.11 5.12 Parameter Units ................... 5-31 5.13 Other setting..................5-34 Operating Your Analyzer ................. 6-1 Introduction ....................
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10.11 Using the [Flush] key ................. 10-34 10.12 Using the [Startup] key............... 10-34 Troubleshooting Your Analyzer ............11-1 11.1 Introduction ..................11-1 11.2 Errors without available error messages ..........11-2 11.3 Errors indicated by error messages ............. 11-3 Appendices ....................A-1 Index ......................A-1 Specifications ..................B-1 Precautions, Limitations and Hazards ...........C-1...
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Using This Manual 1.1 Introduction This chapter explains how to use your BC-1800 operation manual, which is shipped with your BC-1800 auto hematology analyzer and contains reference information about the BC-1800 and procedures for operating, troubleshooting and maintaining the analyzer. Read this manual carefully before operating your analyzer and operate your analyzer strictly as instructed in this manual.
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Using This Manual 1.2 Who Should Read This Manual This manual contains information written for clinical laboratory professionals to: learn about the BC-1800 hardware and software. customize system settings. perform daily operating tasks. perform system maintenance and troubleshooting.
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Analyzer learn about how to define/adjust system settings Chapter 5 Customizing the Analyzer Software learn about how to use the BC-1800 to perform your daily Chapter 6 Operating Your operating tasks Analyzer learn about how to review the saved analysis results...
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Using This Manual 1.4 Conventions Used in This Manual This manual uses certain typographical conventions to clarify meaning in the text: all capital letters enclosed in [ ] indicate a key name (either on the built-in keypad or the external keyboard), such as [ENTER]. all capital, bold and italic letters indicate a special operation defined in the following section, such as SELECT.
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Using This Manual 1.5 Special Terms Used in This Manual When you read … It means … to press the arrow keys ([←][→] [↑][↓]) as needed to move the CLICK cursor to a certain software button on screen and press [ENTER].
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Using This Manual 1.6 Symbols You will find the following symbols in this manual. When you see… Then… read the statement below the symbol. The statement is alerting you to an operating hazard that can cause personnel injury. read the statement below the symbol. The statement is alerting you to a possibility of analyzer damage or unreliable analysis results.
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Using This Manual BATCH CODE USE BY SERIAL NUMBER DATE OF MANUFACTURE TEMPERATURE LIMITATION CONSULT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE THE DEVICE IS FULLY CONFORMANCE WITH COUNCIL DIRECTIVE CONCERNING IN VITRO DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL DEVICES 98/79/EC. MANUFACTURER AUTHORISED REPRESENTATIVE IN THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY IRRITATING SUBSTANCE THE FOLLOWING DEFINITION OF THE WEEE LABEL APPLIES TO EU MEMBER...
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Using This Manual TO THE ENVIRONMENT AND HUMAN HEALTH. MORE DETAILED INFORMATION WITH REGARD RETURNING RECYCLING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CONSULT DISTRIBUTOR FROM WHOM PURCHASED THE PRODUCT. Figure1-1 Back of the Analyzer (1) Equipotentiality. (2) Connect only to a properly earth grounded outlet. To avoid electric shock, disconnect power cord prior to removing or replacing fuse.
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Using This Manual (3) Biological risk. (4) The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU member states only: The use of this symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent bringing potential negative consequences to the environment and human health.
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Using This Manual (5) To avoid being injured, do not put hand under the motor when the machine is running. 1-10...