Users Manual Part 1

7 Operating Your Analyzer
Operator’s Manual 7 - 3
Introduction to the test mode
Figure 7-2 Test mode
The analyzer supports two test modes: CD and CDR.
7.2 Preparations before Operation
CAUTION
Check if the reagent tubes are properly connected before using the system. Otherwise, the
results may be inaccurate.
NOTE:
• Before using the analyzer, check and ensure that the analyzer is in normal operation status, that
is, the indicator on the analyzer is in steady green; and no temperature alarm, liquid level
alarm, or any other alarm is reported.
• When the ambient temperature is out of the specified operating range, the analyzer will alarm
you for abnormal ambient temperature and the analysis results may be unreliable. Go to see
“13 Troubleshooting”.
Perform the following checks before turning on the analyzer.
• Checking the waste container
Provide a waste container, check and make sure the waste container is not full before startup.
To replace the waste container, see “12.3.3 Replacing the Waste Container”.
• Checking the reagents
– Check whether any reagent has expired and frozen. The reagent needs to be kept still for
24 hours after long-distance transportation.
– Check whether there are enough reagents for the test of the day. If the reagents run out
during analysis, the analyzer will pause working automatically and prompt the operator to