HemoCue Hb 301 Manual De Operación página 28

Symptom
The display shows "FIR"
The display shows " ".
The display does not switch
from ""and "Hb" to three
flashing dashes and
" "(ready for measuring).
Measurement on control
materials are out of range-
either too high or too low.
Explanation
This function is for manufacturing use only
1. The batteries need to be replaced.
2. If on AC power, the power adapter or the
circuit board is out of order.
1. The cuvette holder sensor is out of order.
1. The microcuvettes are beyond their
expiration date, damaged or have been
improperly stored.
2. The optical eye of the microcuvette is
contaminated.
3. The controls are beyond their expiration
dates or have been improperly stored.
4. The control has not been mixed properly
and/or is not at room temperature.
5. The microcuvette has not been placed in
the analyzer within 40 seconds of filling.
6. Air bubbles in the microcuvette
7. The optronic unit is dirty.
8. The control is not suitable for use with
the HemoCue Hb 301 system.
9. The calibration of the analyzer has been
changed.
Action
1. Remove and replace all cables and/or batteries, and
restart
2. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.
1. Turn off the analyzer and replace the batteries,
4 type AA.
2a. Check that the power adapter is properly connected
and working.
2b. The analyzer needs service. Contact your
distributor.
1. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.
1. Check the expiration date and the storage conditions
of the microcuvettes.
2. Remeasure the control with a new microcuvette.
3. Check the expiration date and the storage condi-
tions of the control. Remeasure the control with a new
microcuvette. If the problem continues , contact the
manufacturer of the control.
4. Make sure that the control is mixed properly and at
room temperature. If the problem continues , contact
the manufacturer of the control.
5. Remeasure the control with a new microcuvette.
6. Check the microcuvette for air bubbles. Remeasure
the control with a new microcuvette.
7. Clean the optronic unit as described in the maintance
section.
8. Contact your distributor for control information.
9. The analyzer needs service. Contact your distributor.
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