ITC VerifyNow System Platelet Reactivity Test - Manual (Page 59)

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Instrument Settings - 8
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8.3 Set the Date and Time
The date and time is initially configured during installation. However, this setting will need to be adjusted
during a leap year and twice annually for Daylight Savings Time. Use the following procedure to adjust
the setting:
1. From the main menu, enter Operator ID and Password, if required. Use the keypad to enter
the Operator ID number at the prompt. Press the Tab key to advance to the Password prompt to
enter the password number.
2. Press the Maintenance key.
3. Press the Next key two times. Refer to the Appendix for information on navigating within the
Maintenance section.
4. Press the Date/Time key to display the setting (Figure 8-3).
26-Feb-2012
14:57:00
Time: 24:05
Date: 12-Jan-2001
Hour’s value must
be between 0 and
23
Figure 8‑3 Date and Time Setting
Save Setting
Current Setting
Time
Date
Back
5. Record the new time stamp according to a 24-hour clock format. Press the Tab key to move between
the settings. For example, 1:30 pm is equivalent to 13:30 in the instrument time setting. The hour
value should be between 0 and 23. The minute value should be between 0 and 59.
6. Record the new date stamp. Press the Tab key to move between the settings. The year value
consists of four characters and must be 1999 or later. Use either arrow key ( , ) to scroll through
the months when setting the date. The day value should be greater than 0, but not greater than the
number of days in the given month.
7. Press the Save key to keep the new setting and return to the Maintenance menu. Press the
Back key three times to return to the Main Menu without saving the changes.
NOTE: In the event a setting value is not within an expected range, an error
message will display after the Save
key is pressed. Return to the setting and
correct the mistake, then press the Save key again.
8. Whenever an adjustment is made to the date or time setting, the instrument will require an EQC be
performed.
8.4 Set Time Out
The VerifyNow Instrument has been designed with features that restrict instrument access after a
specified time period. If the instrument is idle for a longer period, the display screen will go blank.
When an operator presses a key, the instrument automatically returns to the Main Menu and requires