Drucker Diagnostics Paralens Advance - Manual (Page 14)

2.5 Setting Baud Rate
The analyzer is prepared for computer interfacing
by first setting the baud or data transmission rate
via the SET BAUD RATE option function. (See
OPTIONS FUNCTIONS in Section 4.6.) Once this
latter function has been entered, baud rates of 1200,
2400, 9600, 38,400, and 115,000 are selectable.
2.6 CALIBRATION CHECK ROD
2.6.1 Description
A calibration check rod is supplied with the system
for daily performance verification of the Autoread
Plus analyzer.
The calibration check rod (Figure 2-7) consists of a
specially coded metal carrier rod. The carrier holds
a plastic-coated label with an alternating pattern of
black and fluorescent orange bars.
2.6.2 Use
The calibration check rod can be inserted in the
analyzer in either direction, since the instrument
automatically detects and adjusts for the reading
direction.
As shown in the display opposite, a separate mode
is provided for testing the calibration check rod.
Upon installation and daily before assaying patient
samples, the calibration check rod must be tested
in order to verify satisfactory analyzer performance.
Calibration check results are displayed on bargraph
pictograms (see Figure 2-8) and immediately show
whether the calibration test is acceptable.
Note: Daily testing with QBC Hematology Control
and other quality assurance procedures are
described in Section 4.5 of this manual.
2-7
Figure 2-7.
Calibration Check Rod for Autoread Plus Analyzer
Figure 2-8.
Printout of Typical Calibration Check Rod Test
PACKAGE INSERT
MESSAGES
CAL CHECK MODE
Insert Cal Rod
SHIPPING VIAL
CAL CHECK ROD