Check sensor functions overview

NOTE: Clean sensors first before executing this function.

• Check Fill stop sensor: Values must be within the following limits: FS 90..140..165
• Check temperature sensor: Value must be equal to the actual room temperature near the pipette belt.
  The value can be set in tab Settings.
• Check Diluter start sensor: This sensor is only used in EDTA mode. If the diluter does not start during the aspiration, the status of this sensor must be checked.
  The value should be: Diluter start sensor 400-700.
• Check Diluent flow sensor: This sensor is only used in EDTA mode. When activated, the indicator Stand-by is activated and the indicator Flow is not. When the button Test is clicked, the indicator Flow must be shown as "activated". After finishing the test, both indicators must be shown as "activated".

  EDTA mode is used for undiluted samples collected in tubes with EDTA anticoagulant. The samples are automatically diluted on the Starrsed during aspiration.
  The usual amount of EDTA in sample tubes is 1.8 mg per 1 ml blood. 1 ml of blood weighs ca. 1060 mg and the concentration of EDTA is therefore 0.17% and well within the requirements for the EDTA mode on this instrument.

• Check Separator sensor: The value must be in range of <200 600 >700.

Check Flow sensor: The vacuum unit switches on and the values must be in this range:
Flow: 0980 ± 60 Abs: 0320 ±10
Note: If for example the yellow orifice is blocked the flow will be: Offset: 0050 ±5.
NOTE: Clean sensors first before executing this function.
Check Measure sensor (In Service mode): When the sensor is not engaged with the pipette, the value must be within the following limits: MS .50 ±10.
Press the button Measure. The pipette currently at the measure position will be measured.
The results are displayed in graphical form. Raw data is also stored on the D: drive (D:\MeasureTest.txt).

NOTE: When a test pipette is installed at the measuring position the result of the test pipette is displayed in the field "ESR (mm)".

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