6.
Plug the power cord into the power source, and press the Power button on the front of the
analyzer. The analyzer will perform a diagnostic self test. It may take up to another four min-
utes for the heaters to bring the analyzer disc chamber to operating temperature.
Refer to
"Troubleshooting" on page 7-1
"Running a Patient Sample" on page 3-6
9.4
Updating the Analyzer Software
Software updates for the analyzer are provided by Abaxis to registered owners of the Piccolo Xpress
chemistry analyzer, in CD-ROM format. Replacement software is mailed immediately whenever a new
software version is released. See
ware version installed in the analyzer. Contact Abaxis Technical Support immediately if the software
version is not the most recent release.
Note:
Be sure to update the software every time an update CD is received from Abaxis.
Update the analyzer software as follows:
1.
In the Home screen, select the Settings icon.
2.
Select the More Settings icon.
3.
Select the Software Update icon.
4.
Place the CD in the drawer, press the drawer closed, then select
.
Continue
if the analyzer does not successfully pass the self test. See
to run samples.
"Viewing Analyzer Information" on page 4-15
Maintenance and Service
to determine the soft-
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