Roche Diagnostics
14 Operator’s Manual · Version 1.2
Power on and operation cobas c pack opener
Power on and operation
a Power on
1
Before powering the unit on, please ensure that no cobas c pack large is inside the
cobas c pack opener.
2
Power on the unit.
3
After a short initialization, the cobas c pack opener will be ready for use. The blue
light shines continuously.
a Opening a cobas c pack large
1
Completely unwrap the packaging foil from a cobas c pack large.
a To decap a cobas c pack large
1
Fully insert the cobas c pack large by hand into the port until the motor starts and
the light turns off.
2
Wait until the motor stops and the blue light flashes.
3
Remove the opened cobas c pack large.
CAUTION
Skin irritation due to reagent traces
The cobas c pack large caps may be contaminated by reagent splashes.
o Wear proper gloves and safety glasses.
o Do not touch your face or your eyes during operation.
Figure 6 Inserting a cobas c pack large by hand.
o The cap’s orientation must be upwards.
o Insert only one cobas c pack large at a time. Move the cobas c pack large to its
full stop position.
Ensure that no foreign object gets into the cobas c pack large when the caps are off.