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Table of Contents
1 Using This Manual ............................................................................................... 1-1
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Who Should Read This Manual ............................................................................. 1-2
1.3 How to Find Information ........................................................................................ 1-3
1.4 Safety Information ................................................................................................. 1-4
1.5 Symbols ................................................................................................................. 1-7
2 Understanding the CAL 8000 System ................................................................ 2-1
2.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 System Configuration ............................................................................................ 2-2
2.3 Assemblies and Modules ....................................................................................... 2-3
2.3.1 Loading Module ........................................................................................ 2-5
2.3.2 Track Module ............................................................................................ 2-9
2.3.3 Unloading Module .................................................................................. 2-16
2.3.4 Control and Management Module (CMU) .............................................. 2-20
2.3.5 System Accessories ............................................................................... 2-21
2.4 System Function .................................................................................................. 2-23
2.5 Software Interfaces and Operations (CMU software) .......................................... 2-25
3 Installing Your System ........................................................................................ 3-1
3.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Moving and Installing the System .......................................................................... 3-4
3.4 Connecting the System ......................................................................................... 3-5
4 Preparations Before Using ................................................................................. 4-1
4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 4-1
4.2 Notes before Using ................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Sample Preparation ............................................................................................... 4-3
4.4 Preparing the Tubes and Tube Racks ................................................................... 4-3
5 Operating Your System ....................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Checks before Starting the System ....................................................................... 5-2
5.3 Startup ................................................................................................................... 5-3
5.4 Starting Analysis .................................................................................................... 5-4
5.5 Finishing Analysis .................................................................................................. 5-5
5.6 Notes during Analysis ............................................................................................ 5-6
5.7 Inserting a STAT Sample ....................................................................................... 5-7
5.8 Daily Quality Control of the Analyzers ................................................................... 5-8
5.9 Standby .................................................................................................................. 5-9
6 Operating the Control and Management Module (CMU) ................................. 6-1
6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................ 6-1
6.2 Monitoring System Status ...................................................................................... 6-2
6.3 Monitoring Sample Analysis .................................................................................. 6-6