ITC Hemochron Signature Elite Whole Blood Microcoagulation System User Manual
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Battery Warnings
The message CHARGE BATTERY is displayed intermittently when the remaining battery power is insufficient to
ensure test completion. The message BATTERY FAULT is displayed when the battery is completely discharged
and cannot be used to run additional tests. The AC/DC Power Module must be used for additional tests until the
battery is recharged.
If either the battery voltage or the AC/DC Power Module voltage is too high, the instrument beeps continuously
and displays the message DISCONNECT AC ADAPTER IMMEDIATELY. The AC/DC Power Module must be
disconnected to shut down the instrument in this condition.
Checking the Battery
1.
Press and hold START to turn on the instrument.
2.
Press 0 (zero) to display the main menu:
3.
Press 1. The battery status is displayed:
Note: Battery status is displayed as OK, LOW, or BAD.
4.
Press CANCEL twice to return to normal operation.
Battery Charge Indicators
A battery charge LED on the front panel (page 5) is illuminated whenever the battery is being charged. The LED
flashes when the remaining battery power is low. A battery charge status indicator is also displayed in the
upper right corner of the screen when a system disconnected from the AC/DC Power Module is ready to run a
test.
Setting the System Time and Date
The time and date a test is run is saved with the test results. The system time and date can be reset by the
operator unless the system is in a lockout condition or the time and date are permanently locked (see the
Configuration Manager section).
Note: The date and time can also be set from the Supervisor menu (page 18) or from
HEMOCHRON Configuration Manager (page 72). If the unit has been off for an extended period of
time or the battery is very weak, the operator will be prompted to enter or verify that the time and
date are correct.
To Set the System Time:
1.
Press and hold START to turn on the instrument.
2.
Press 0 (zero) to display the main menu.
3.
Press 2 to display the time:
battery charge
status indicator