ITC Hemochron Signature+ Whole Blood Microcoagulation System User Manual
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Battery Warning
The message CHARGE BATTERY is displayed intermittently when the remaining battery power is below a
predetermined level. The message BATTERY DEAD 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.
Checking the Battery
1.
Press START to turn on the instrument.
2.
Press 0 (zero) to display the main menu:
MAIN MENU
3.
Press 1. The battery status is displayed:
BAT-OK 9.0V
Note: Battery status is displayed as OK, LOW, or Weak.
4.
Press CANCEL to return to normal operation.
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 on page 26).
Note: 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 START to turn on the instrument.
2.
Press 0 (zero) to display the main menu:
MAIN MENU
3.
Press 2 to display the time:
TIME: 8:26
4.
Enter the new time using the numeric keys.
Note: Use the 24-hour format (i.e., enter 15:30 for 3:30 pm). The leading zero is required for
single digit times (i.e., enter 06:30 for 6:30 am).
5.
Press ENTER. DATA STORED is displayed and the entry is saved.
6.
Press CANCEL to return to normal operation.
To Set the System Date:
1.
Press START to turn on the instrument.
2.
Press 0 (zero) to display the main menu:
MAIN MENU
3.
Press 3 to display the date:
DATE:
4.
Type the new date using the numeric keys.
Note: Use the European (i.e., DD/MM/YYYY) or the US (i.e., MM/DD/YYYY) date format.
The leading zero is required for single digit dates (i.e., enter 06/01/2004 for June 1, 2004).
5.
Press ENTER. DATA STORED is displayed and the entry is saved.
6.
Press CANCEL to return to normal operation.
Note: The main menu cannot be accessed if a cuvette or EQC/TQC cartridge is in the test
well. If a cuvette or EQC/TQC cartridge is used to turn on the instrument, it must be removed
to access the main menu.