Bayer HealthCare Rapidlab 800 - Manual (Page 678)

Glossary-6 800 Series Operator's Manual
fluidic system The subsystem responsible for the movement of fluids
in the 800 system, including tubing, pumps, fluid
detectors, waste system, solenoid valves, and reagents.
frame The boxed area on a screen that displays information
and messages, such as message boxes, fields, and option
lists.
Global QC Settings The QC Setup menu option that turns Auto ID
(automatic identification) and Auto Accept QC on or
off.
hard disk A device that stores the system programs and data files
required for system operation.
Help The key that lets you view additional information about
the current Analyze mode screen or an index of topics
about the Menu mode. You can also use Help during
troubleshooting.
hemolyzer A chamber in the CO-ox sample path that uses
ultrasonic sound vibrations to rupture red blood cells.
highlight bar The area of the screen that appears in reverse video to
indicate the selected choice in a scroll list or menu.
HIS Hospital information system. A computer system that is
used for data management throughout the hospital.
Home The key that returns the system to the Ready screen
when the system is ready for analysis.
initialize The function performed during system installation or
startup that prepares data files for accepting the data
you enter in the 800 system.
Install The Disk Utilities menu option that transfers system
software and upgrades from the installation disk to the
hard disk.
instruction line An area on the screen that contains one line of
directions for moving through or working with the
current screen.
keyboard A device that provides a set of alphanumeric and other
keys that you use to enter information into the system.
keypad The area of the system that contains the F-keys, arrow
keys, numeric keys, and other keys through which you
interact with the system.