Use Instructions

Instructions For Use
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IFU-3M001-EN-00 (2021.03.05)
LOAA(Lab on An Array) Real-Time PCR Instrument
7. Prevention Maintenance and Troubleshooting
7.1. Introduction
This chapter provides step-by-step guidelines for users to perform basic maintenance, updates and troubleshooting for
LOAA Analyzer.
Caution:
Before performing the regular cleaning steps on the LOAA Analyzer, wear appropriate personal protective
equipment, switch off the device and unplug the power cable.
7.2. General maintenance
In addition to the regular cleaning steps below, there is no general maintenance required for LOAA Analyzer devices.
1) Wipe the surface of LOAA Analyzer devices, including the internal cartridge loading tray, with cloth or paper towel
moistened with 70% ethanol, and then cleanse it off with water.
2) Clean the lens of the scanner with lens cloth and lens cleaner.
3) The cartridge loading tray must be wiped off between every test, and should be decontaminated daily or every time
there is leak in the pouch (refer to decontamination and cleaning procedures in Chapter 0.
7.3. Device setup and management
Users can make changes to LOAA Analyzer's hardware, language and password settings. The description of function icons
in each 'Setting' menu is as follows.
For more information, refer to section 5.6 LOAA Analyzer device setup.
If you click a gear-shaped setting icon on the 'Home screen, the relevant setting items will be displayed as shown on the
screen.
Date & time information setting, brightness & sound setting, general information, network setting, update and
administrator mode buttons are aligned on the left screen.
- Language: Can select the desired language and change the language to be used.
- Date & time: Can set the date and time.
- Brightness & sound: Can set brightness and sound.
- General information: Can check the name of organizations, equipment name and the administrator e-mail
information.
- Network: Can set Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Update: Can update cartridge information using USB memory.
- Administrator mode: Can set user password change, general information change, software update using USB
memory and administrator password change.
※ For other option for update operation, please contact the technical support team for details.
7.4. Error reporting tool
LOAA Analyzer performs a self-test of the cartridge for each test. Malfunctions are reported as errors to the user with
guidelines on how to correct them. Record the error message to help troubleshoot the problem. If you have any questions,
please contact the manufacturer's technical support team.