Performing an Optical Test on the Atellica® DCA Analyzer Job Aid

Atellica® DCA SIEMENS Healthineers Performing an Optical Test Job Aid In addition to the automatic self checks performed during every sample and Quality Control measurement, an optical test cartridge is available for you to run additional 1:51 PM 06/22/2020 Hom performance checks before calling your local service provider for assistance. Instructions 1. Switch on the Atellica DCA Analyzer 2. Open the cartridge door and insert the optical test cartridge into the cartridge DCAEP20116 compartment until you hear and feel a gentle click Optical Test Running 3. Close the door 4. Wait 60 seconds for the test to complete X 5. If the home screen displays and there is no error on the Module button, the test was successful. If the home screen displays and error displays on the module button, the test failed. Contact your local technical support provider or the distributor 6. Open the door Start 7. To release the optical test cartridge, push the release tab to the left NOTE: The cartridge is designed to fit only one way into 8. Remove the optical test cartridge and close the door the system. Do not force the cartridge into the analyzer. 9. Return the optical test cartridge to its proper storage location 1 Template Effective Date: 27-MAY-2019 | HOOD05162003010284 NOTE: The optical test cartridge is reusable; do not discard. Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020 SIEMENS Healthineers Please note that the learning material is for training purposes only. For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions. Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system. Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country. Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH 2025 Siemens Healthineers Headquarters Siemens Healthcare GmbH Henkestr. 127 91052 Erlangen, Germany Telephone: +49 9131 84-0 siemens.com/healthineers 2 Effective Date: 13-AUG-2020 | HOOD05162003116113 Unrestricted © Siemens Healthineers, 2020