HemoCue Hb 301 Manuel D'utilisation page 30

Symptom
The display shows "FIR".
The display shows " ".
The display does not switch
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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
1a. Remove and replace all cables and/or batteries, and restart.
1b. 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 conditions of
the control. Remeasure the control with a new microcu-
vette. 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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