Performing Tests; Optical Test - Siemens DCA Vantage Operator's Manual

2. Dispose of the old air filter.
3. Place the new air filter into the filter holder.
1 Air Filter
Air Filter Holder
2
Figure 37 Removing the Air Filter
4. Place the filter holder back on the system.

Performing Tests

Periodically you may need to run tests on the DCA Vantage system.
NOTE: You cannot use the external barcode reader to initiate tests.

Optical Test

The DCA Vantage system is designed to run a comprehensive series of self
checks of the optical measurement system. These self checks are run
automatically during every patient and Quality Control sample measurement.
If any of the measurement criteria are out of specification, the system displays
an error code and no result is given for that measurement.
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 system performance checks before calling your local service
provider for assistance. The main purpose of this test cartridge is to help you
eliminate system hardware issues if errors are reported during sample and
Quality Control measurements.
Use the optical test cartridge:
• When following troubleshooting steps in the Operator's Guide
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