Use the System Startup/Shutdown Settings window to perform the following tasks:
· system-assisted startup
· system-assisted shutdown
· automatic startup.
Verify that sufficient system reagents and wash solutions are available for the startup you want to run.
At the Menu Panel, select Maint. then select System Startup/Shutdown Settings.
In the Mode set list, select Start set.
Verify the selections for the startup you want to run.
If no startup is defined or you want to change an existing one, proceed as follows:
For each of the Proc. set, Set1, Set2, or Set3, you can select one of the following:
(1) In the PRIME list, select the prime you want run or select NONE.
A Prime is required only if you replenish a system reagent or replace a related component.
(2) Select the check box next to each wash you want to perform.
(3) Select WASH3 for the startup wash.
(4) If you want to run Cell blank, select the check box next to Cell blank.
Run Cell blank weekly.
Select Save.
To confirm, select Yes.
In the Select wash routine area, select Startup.
In the Proc.set list, select the startup setting (Set1, Set2, or Set3) you want to run.
Select Start.
To confirm, select Yes.
The current operating mode displays in the System mode box, and the time remaining to complete the startup displays in the Time remaining box. If a cell blank is run, the system prompts you to save the results. When done, the system enters the Ready mode.
To halt the startup, do the following:
At the System Startup / Shutdown Settings window, select Stop.
In the Select wash routine area, select Cancel.
At the Operation Panel, select Stop.
Verify that sufficient system reagents and wash solutions are available for the startup you want to run.
At the Menu Panel, select Maint. then select System Startup / Shutdown Settings.
In the Mode set list, select Shutdown set.
Verify the selections for the shutdown you want to run.
If no shutdown is defined or you want to change an existing one, proceed as follows:
For each of the Proc. set, Set1, Set2, or Set3, you can select one of the following:
(1) In the System p.s. area, if you want the system to turn off analyzer power after the shutdown is completed, check the box next to Power OFF.
(2) In the System end area, select the software shutdown mode you want.
(3) In the PRIME area, select the prime you want to run or select NONE.
A Prime is required only if a system reagent is replenished or a related component is replaced.
(4) Select the check box next to each wash you want to perform.
Select WASH2 for the shutdown wash.
Select Save.
To confirm, select Yes.
In the Select wash routine area, select Shutdown.
In the Proc.set list, select the shutdown setting (Set1, Set2, or Set3) you want to run.
Verify that the system is in Ready mode.
In the Start selected routine area, select Yes.
The current operating mode displays in the System mode box, and the time remaining to complete the shutdown displays in the Time until end box.
To halt the shutdown, do the following:
At the System Startup/Shutdown Settings window, select Stop.
In the Start instructions area, select Cancel.
At the Operation Panel, select Stop.
NOTE
To avoid entering the Wait state and not shutting down properly, do not use the Exit command from the System (S) menu on the Menu Panel.