User's Guide

34
Warning/Error
Screen
Cause
Solution
70-12
70-12
ERROR
Temperature error
The analyzer could not
control strip temperature.
Is the environment within
the required range?
The analyzer could not
adequately control the strip's
temperature.
Make sure the ambient
temperature is between 10°C
and 30°C (50°F to 86°F) and
restart the test with a new
strip. You may need to allow
time for the analyzer’s
temperature to stabilize.
If the problem persists,
contact Customer Support
(see page 38).
70-13
70-13
ERROR
Used strip
The strip has already
been used.
Restart the test with
a new strip.
The inserted strip has already
been used for a test (or the
strip might have been
handled with wet hands).
Discard the strip before
starting a new test. If the
error recurs, try a new vial of
strips.
70-14
70-14
ERROR
Early sample
Only apply the sample
when prompted.
Restart the test with
a new strip.
The sample was applied too
early.
Discard the strip before
starting a new test. Apply the
sample only when prompted
by the analyzer.
70-15
70-15
ERROR
Strip removed early
Only remove the strip
when prompted.
Restart the test with
a new strip.
The test strip was removed
before the test was finished.
Discard the strip before
starting a new test. Ensure
the strip is pushed fully into
the strip port, and don’t
remove the strip until
instructed.