Drucker Diagnostics QBC STAR Dry Hematology Analyzer - Manual (Page 25)

QBC Star System Operator’s Manual
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“STAR” Button
The “STar” Button is located on the top of the QBC STar instrument, (Figure 8) toward the right side.
It is teal colored. This button has several functions:
• Start Testing – when an untested tube is in the analyzer and the door is closed.
• Abort Testing – when the instrument is in the process of testing.
• Reprint Test Results – after automatic test results printout, before opening door.
The button will only perform these functions at the times described above.
Door Release Latch
The door release latch is located on the front panel of the QBC STar instrument, just below the door. It
is used to open the door on the top of the instrument. The door can only be opened when the system
determines that it is safe to do so. The door is locked electromechanically when it is unsafe to open
the door (such as when a QBC STar Tube is being centrifuged). Pressing the door release latch at
such a time has no effect.
Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
All system prompts (instructions for use) are presented on the Liquid Crystal Display (also called the LCD
or LCD readout). In addition, the test results are shown on the LCD. If any errors occur during the sys-
tem’s self-tests or during operation of the unit, this information is also shown on the LCD. See Figure 8.
Figure 8 – QBC STAR Controls and Indicators
Door LCD readout
Printer
Setup Keypad
(beneath panel)
STar
Button
Door release Latch
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access Door