User manual

VITEK
®
2 Instrument Instrument Hardware Components
VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 4-17
510731-10EN1
CAUTION: Do NOT re-insert ejected test cards into the VITEK
®
2
instrument.
Waste Collection Station
The card ejector removes test cards that have completed testing from the
reader. These test cards are collected in a tray at the Waste Collection
Station for removal from the VITEK
®
2 instrument and disposal. The station,
shown in Figure 4-11, holds up to 60 test cards. The instrument counts test
cards as they fill the tray, and sends a message to the VITEK
®
2 interface
screen when the station is full. A sensor in the station detects when the tray
has been emptied or if the tray is missing.
Figure 4-11: Waste Collection Station
Access the Waste Collection Station by opening the waste collection door on
the front of the VITEK
®
2 instrument.
Note: Keep the Waste Collection Station door closed except when test cards are
being removed from the station.
Note: Empty the waste collection tray after loading a new cassette into the
instrument.
WARNING
Make sure that all test card processing has been completed
before ejecting a test card.