User manual

VITEK
®
2 Instrument User Manual 5-1
510731-10EN1
5
CONFIGURING THE VITEK
®
2 INSTRUMENT
Introduction
Configuration options allow you to operate the VITEK
®
2 instrument in a
number of different ways. This chapter explains not only how to set these
options, but how each option affects the operation of the instrument, and
therefore your laboratory workflow.
Certain configuration options affect only the physical interface and can be
changed to suit your preferences. For example, you can adjust the contrast
on the interface screen.
Other options affect how VITEK
®
2 processes test cards, and therefore
should be carefully considered before setting or changing them.
Chapter Contents
Configuration Options • 5-2
Configuration Overview • 5-2
Setting Configuration Options • 5-2
Cassette Names • 5-3
Instrument Name • 5-3
Schedule Instrument QC Status • 5-4
Cassette Mode • 5-5
Dilution Mode • 5-5
Bar Code Reader • 5-6
Audible Alarm Enable • 5-6
Audible Alarm Volume • 5-6
Visual Alarm Enable • 5-7
Audible Feedback Volume • 5-7
Screen Contrast • 5-7
Waste Tray Warning Level • 5-8
Using the Interface • 5-8
Defining Character Sets • 5-9
Setting Time for QC Status • 5-10
Using Option Boxes • 5-11
Setting a Range Value • 5-12