Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

19-6 Art: 714381-00H Rev. Date: 18-Jul-12
No Display
Symptom Possible Cause Action
The display screen remains
blank, either after a cartridge
has been properly inserted
or after the On/Off key has
been pressed.
Batteries dead. Keypad not
responding. Internal Start
switch broken.
Change or recharge batteries. If
this does not fix the problem,
reinstall the current software in the
analyzer. If the problem persists,
the analyzer should be returned
for repair.
If using the analyzer recharging
function of the i-STAT 1
Downloader/Recharger, ensure
that the Downloader/Recharger
is working as intended. If
experiencing an issue, contact
your support representative and
use disposable batteries for
continued use of the analyzer.
“Cartridge Locked”
Not Removed
Symptom Possible Cause Action
Normally the analyzer
will reset and release the
cartridge after the testing
cycle is completed. If the
analyzer cannot reset, the
“Cartridge Locked” message
will remain on the screen.
Dead batteries. Mechanical
problem.
Wait until the analyzer turns off or
turn the analyzer off. Then turn
the analyzer on. If it can reset,
it will release the cartridge and
remove the “Cartridge Locked”
message. If the cartridge is not
released, change or recharge the
battery and turn the analyzer on.
If the “Cartridge Locked” message
does not disappear, do not attempt
to remove the cartridge and refer
to Support Services.

Abbott i-STAT 1 Specifications

General

Brand	Abbott
Model	i-STAT 1
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English