Roche Diagnostics May 2009
B-6 Service Manual · Version 9.0
3 Protected software functions cobas b 221 system
Protected setup
Miscellaneous settings
This function is used to activate various auxiliary programs and service actions.
The following options are available:
[Demo mode] This function simulates the cobas b 221 system with all measurement values for
demonstration purposes. The measurement values are not calibrated; instead they are
spread around a mean value.
[Logon with Operator ID] This function allows a user to logon to the instrument by entering the operator ID
only (without password).
[Measurement report
operator ID]
With deactivated function no operator ID will be printed on the measurement report.
[Cal. intervals U.S.] This key reduces the 2P calibration interval of PO
2
from 72 hours to the 2P
calibration interval of the other parameters to correspond to specific legal
requirements in the USA.
[Bili] This key activates (green) or deactivates (red) the parameter bilirubin
(cobas b 221<2/4/6> systems only). If activated, bilirubin will be ready for
measurement after a calibration.
[Service mode] This key activates an external keyboard connected to the cobas b 221 system.
[Hotline info] This key edits the information hotline (that appears under Customer Information).
[cobas b 221 auto.] This key will switch instruments with serial number > 5000 to cobas b 221 system.
[cobas b 221
Roche OMNI S]
This key switches the instrument to Roche OMNI S or to the cobas b 221 system.
Serial number
This function assigns a serial number after pressing the keyboard symbol. Be sure the
serial number is the same as the serial number on the name plate on the rear panel of
the instrument.
Instrument type
Changing instrument type
This function is used to define the instrument type that is valid for the respective
instrument. Marking the desired instrument types and pressing the key [Save and
exit] assigns the new type to the cobas b 221 system software.
The key [Load default setup] resets any changes made to the instrument type and
loads the default settings of the instrument stored on the hard disk.
Load the allowed default setup
It is only allowed to load the default setup according to the available module configuration.