3M #3968, #3960 manual 3M Rapid Detection Reader Modules, Turning on the 3M Rapid Detection Reader

3M™ Rapid Detection Reader 3M Rapid Detection Reader (MODULES)

3M Rapid Detection Reader (MODULES)

Figure 2. 3M Rapid Detection Reader Features - Front View

Control Module	Touch
	Screen
	Display
	Lot Card
	Insertion Slot
Test Module (3 max)	Port LEDs

	Test Cartridge
	Ports
Turning on the 3M Rapid Detection Reader
The power On/Off switch is located on the rear panel of the CM	Figure 3. Home
(Figure 1). When the power is switched on, the 3M Rapid Detection
Reader performs a number of internal self-tests, including IQC, to
ensure the system is operating within specifications. For additional
information, refer to Running Quality Control section.
When switched ON, the LEDs on the front of the TM illuminate blue.
When the power-on sequence is complete, the Home screen is
displayed (Figure 3). The power-on sequence takes approximately
1 minute.
Once the Home screen is displayed, selections can be made by
touching the appropriate prompt on the display (i.e., Run Assay to
initiate an assay, or Menu to go to the Main Menu screen (Figure 4)).
The display is touch-sensitive and can accept input from a bare/gloved
finger or a blunt stylus.
The 3M Rapid Detection Reader can be operated immediately after
set-up using the pre-programmed default settings. The date, local
time and some settings can be edited manually through the Settings
menu on the CM touch screen. Most settings can be edited using the
Reader Configuration Utility (RCU) supplied with the CM. For
additional information on editing user settings, refer to Managing
Settings and Editing Settings Using the Reader Configuration Utility
(RCU).

CAUTION.

Pens or other sharp instruments will damage the touch screen.

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