System tests – ITC Hemochron Response Whole Blood Coagulation System User Manual

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Printer and COM Warnings
Warning messages may also be displayed during operation of the printer or during transfer of data. The
warning message indicates that the operation could not be completed and that corrective action must be
taken. Instrument operation will continue if a Printer or COM warning is displayed.
The warning messages that may be displayed are described below.

Warning Message Cause

Corrective Action

INT-PRINTER

Either a paper jam has occurred
in the internal printer, or the
print head cannot move.

Add paper or free the print head.
Reset INT PRINTER in the Set Output menu.

EXT-PRINTER

An error condition has occurred
in the external printer.

Consult the printer Operator’s Manual for
assistance.
Reset EXT PRINTER in the Set Output menu.

COM1 or COM2

A timeout occurred during
transfer of data at the COM1 or
COM2 port.

Check the cable connections as the port. If OK,
the reason why data transfer has stopped at the
port must be determined.
Reset COM1 or COM2 to YES in the Set Output
menu.

SYSTEM TESTS
A series of system tests are available to check proper operation of various system components. These tests
are listed below:

Test

Description

Keypad Test

Tests the keypad for correct entered characters.

LCD Test

Tests the display for missing pixels.

LED Test

Tests the LEDs for illumination.

COM1 Test

Tests proper connection to first external source.

COM2 Test

Tests proper connection to second external source.

EXTP Test

Tests the external printer.

INTP Test

Tests the internal printer.

Battery Check

Tests battery charge.

Display Wand

Tests the barcode reader for proper operation.

Beeper

Tests the beeper for audible tone.

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PROM Check

Tests the system RAM memory.

Fault Test

View system faults.

Print System

Prints the system test results.

To Display System Information:

1.

Display the second page of the main menu.

2.

Press 7 to display system information.

Note: Version numbers of the system software are displayed. These may be needed for
troubleshooting or ITC Technical Service assistance.

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