Roche Diagnostics
Operator’s Manual · Version 3.4 B-23
Cedex Bio analyzer 5 Daily operation
Preparing the system
Preparing the reagent disk
The reagent disk holds the reagent and diluent bottles. During periods when you are
not performing tests, for example at night or during holidays, the disk is placed in a
reagent disk container and stored in a refrigerated place. Reagents should be stored at
temperatures in the range of +2 to +8°C.
a To load the reagent disk
1
Take the reagent disk from the refrigerator and remove it from its container.
2
On the Overview screen choose and then choose .
3
Open the main cover.
4
Place the reagent disk on the analyzer.
Make sure the arrow indicators on the reagent disc cover are facing the front, and
align the cut-outs with their counterpart on the analyzer rotor.
f A screen is displayed, asking you to close the main cover.
5
Close the main cover.
At this stage, the system identifies the disk.
f The instrument reads the reagent disc ID and a screen is displayed that shows
the status of the reagent sets.
Make sure that you have read and understood section Safety information on page B-5. The
following warning messages in particular are relevant:
o Injury through reagents and other working solutions on page B-5.
o Personal injury or damage to the analyzer due to contact with analyzer mechanism on
page B-5.
Spillage through tipping reagent disk
The reagent disk container can slip off or tip over if it is not placed on an even horizontal
surface.
When storing the reagent disk container, make sure to place it on a firm, even, horizontal
surface that is easily accessible.
When handling the reagent disk, make sure not to tilt it.
When handling the reagent disk without using the Prepare wizard:
Choose Overview > .
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