This Operations Manual contains complete instructions for using and
maintaining the CELL-DYNÒ 1700 System.
This manual was designed to fill several needs, from providing step-bystep
operating instructions to listing accessory part numbers. You will
find it a valuable aid as you learn to use the system and an essential
reference thereafter.
A basic principle of effective learning is to proceed from the general to
the specific. That is the way the material in this manual is presented. And
that is how we wish to present the manual to you.
The first and most important step is to get acquainted with the Master
Table of Contents. For this reason, we start with a brief overview to show
you how the information is organized in sections.
After that, we explain how the manual is physically designed to help you
locate desired information quickly and easily.
Finally, we discuss different ways material is presented for different
purposes and explain various icons that identify specialized types of
information in the text.
Please take the time to read and understand this brief preparatory section.
Front Matter
The pages in front of the Master Table of Contents contain a Foreword
that includes customer support and intended use information. These
pages also contain proprietary, warranty, and trademark statements.
Use or Function:
This section provides an overall description of the system and its
components. It names the major system components and tells what they
are used for.
Installation Procedures and Special Requirements:
This section provides detailed instructions for system setup and
configuration. It explains proper location, installation, setup, and
configuration to meet your laboratory’s specific needs.
Principles of Operation:
This section explains the principles behind the system’s operation. It
describes what the system measures and how those measurements are
made. It also explains the translation of those measurements into useful
data and reports for the user.
Performance Characteristics and Specifications:
This section contains useful details on the dimensions of the instrument,
proper operating environment, and performance specifications.
Operating Instructions:
This section explains the procedures for daily start-up and shutdown,
sample collection and handling, routine operation of the instrument,
sample analysis, and use of the data log.
Calibration Procedures:
This section takes you step by step through the calibration process. It
discusses calibration materials, guidelines, and methods, including
troubleshooting procedures and corrective action.
Operational Precautions and Limitations:
This section contains a summary of known factors that may adversely
affect the proper operation of the instrument or the quality of the output.
Hazards:
This section covers possible hazards arising from the operation of the
instrument, as well as decontamination and waste handling procedures.
Service and Maintenance:
This section discusses routine maintenance and cleaning on a daily,
weekly, monthly, and “as needed” basis. Also included are detailed
instructions for removing, cleaning, and replacing various components to
ensure proper system performance.
Troubleshooting and Diagnostics:
This section discusses the diagnostics capability of the instrument. It
contains a troubleshooting guide to help users identify probable causes of
a system malfunction or of suspect data, and to suggest the proper
corrective action.
Quality Control:
This section covers the proper mixing, handling, and running of control
material, setting up QC files and using the QC capabilities of the
instrument, and setting up and using the X-B Analysis Program. It also
provides a review of the Westgard Rules.
Printers:
This section reviews the setup and use of printers for graphics output and
ticket printing.
Abbott Diagnostics CELL-DYN 1700CS — Closed Sample Aspiration
This section includes material from all the previous sections which
pertains specifically to the installation, operation, and maintenance of the
Closed Sample instrument, such as calibrating the Closed Mode and
cleaning the Tube Holder Well and Cap Piercing Needle.
Return Policy
Items are sold as-is with no returns or refunds available unless explicitly stated.