User manual

4-18 VITEK

2 Instrument User Manual

510731-10EN1

User Interface System VITEK

2 Instrument

Note: Periodically remove the waste collection tray for cleaning. See Cleaning the

Test Card Collection Tray on page 7-25.

User Interface System

Throughout the entire processing cycle for test cards, communication

between the user and the VITEK

2 instrument is essential. The VITEK

User Interface System provides the means of that communication.

Keypad and Screen

A keypad and screen are located on the front of the instrument. VITEK

uses the screen to send messages about its operation, on-board

disposables, and possible problems. Use the keypad to respond to the

instrument instructions, to send commands to VITEK

2, and to perform other

functions. Figure 4-12 identifies the components of the keypad and screen.

Figure 4-12: The VITEK

2 Keypad and Screen

1 — Option Buttons. Use these buttons to select menu options or other

specified functions.