ITC Hemochron Response Whole Blood Coagulation System - Manual (Page 7)

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Connecting a Personal Computer
The system can be connected to a personal computer using a standard NULL modem cable.
1.
Obtain an RS232 cable (provided). Refer to page 39 for cable information.
2.
Connect one end of the cable to the port marked COM 1 or COM 2 (Figure 2).
3.
Connect the other end of the cable to an unused serial communication port on the computer.
Note the location (COM 1 or COM 2) of the port.
4.
Set the COM port location as described on page 19.
Connecting a Bar Code Reader
A bar code reader can be attached to the HEMOCHRON Response for use in entering parameters such as
OID and PID.
Note: Refer to page 39 for information on connecting the bar code reader and configuring the cable.
1.
Connect the cable to the port selected in Set Output Options.
2.
Set the COM port location as described on page 19.
Note: Only one COM port can be designated for a bar code reader at a time.
Charging the Battery
The battery of the system must be charged before the system can be used.
1.
Plug the AC/DC Power Module into an electrical service outlet.
Caution: Ensure that the input voltage requirements of the AC/DC Power Module match the
voltage used in the laboratory.
2.
Connect the AC/DC Power Module cord to the Power connector (Figure 2).
3.
Allow the battery to charge for at least 16 hours.
Note: The AC/DC Power Module can remain connected indefinitely.
Low Battery Warning
The battery supplies power whenever the system is operated without the AC/DC Power Module. The system
will operate for at least eight hours on a fully charged battery.
The amount of charge remaining is displayed, either as a numerical percentage or as a bar indicator
(page 19) whenever the battery is used to operate the system. CHARGE BATTERY is displayed and the battery
power display blinks when the battery power drops to 30 percent of full charge. The system can still be used
until the battery power drops to 10 percent.
BATTERY TOO WEAK TO RUN TESTS is displayed when the battery power drops to 10 percent of full charge.
SHUTDOWN IN XX SECONDS is displayed beginning 30 seconds before the system is automatically shut
down.
Loading Paper in the Internal Printer
Printer paper must be loaded if the internal printer is to be used.
Important: Red lines on the sides of the paper indicate an empty roll. As soon as red lines appear,
replace the roll with a new roll to avoid a paper jam.
1.
Open the paper door and remove the spent roll.
2.
Unroll the end of the new roll and cut off the corners to form a pointed end.
3.
Holding the roll of paper so the pointed end is pointing away from you and up, thread the pointed
end into the paper slot until it appears at the top of the printer.
4.
Grasp the pointed end pull it upwards.
5.
Place the new roll into the printer and close the door.
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