ESR-Auto Plus
®
RAM Reset Procedure
For Model 504-V9,V10 and Model 505-V3
Sep 2014, 880004-4
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Note: Performing a RAM reset will clear all existing patient and QC data. If possible, print the
patient log file and QC data before proceeding with a RAM reset.
1. Unplug the instrument (Model 504) or power off the instrument using the ON/OFF switch (Model 505)
and wait at least 5 seconds. While holding down the red
‘
X
’
button on the instrument keypad, plug in
or power on the instrument. The following instrument display readings may differ slightly, depending
on the software version.
2. Instrument
reads: “
Setup, Reset System
?”
Release the red
‘
X
’
button and press the green
‘
’
button.
3. Instrument
reads: “
Reset All to Default! Sure?
”
Press the green
‘
’
button.
4. Instrument
reads: “
RAM Cleared Restart System
.”
Unplug or turn off the instrument and wait at least 5 seconds.
Plug in or turn on the instrument without holding the red
‘
X
’
button.
5. Instrument reads:
The software version will display, followed by “New Software,
[OK] for Setup
?”
Press the green
‘
’
button.
6. Instrument
reads: “
Motor Setup, Please Wait...
”
The instrument will cycle and print out the system settings.
This step may take a couple of minutes.
7. Instrument
reads: “
IR Auto Set, Remove Tubes [OK]
”
Remove all tubes/test rack and press the green
‘
’
button.
8. Instrument
reads: “
Calibrating…
”
The instrument will print some settings.
9. Instrument
reads: “
RAM Now Reset to Default. [OK]
”
Press the green
‘
’
button.
10. Instrument reads: “
Setup User Config?
”
Press the green
‘
’
button.
11. Instrument reads: “
Set Date & Time?
”
Press the green
‘
’
button. Default date format is YY-MM-DD.
Press the green
‘
’
button to accept the date information on the display.
Press the red
‘
X
’
button to change the date.
Press the green
‘
’
button to advance to the time menu.
Press the green
‘
’
button to accept the time information on the display.
Press the red
‘
X
’
button to change the time.
Press the green
‘
’
button to advance to the next prompt.
12. Instrument reads: “
Set ESR Method?
”
Press the green
‘
’
button.
13. Instrument reads: “
Set Tube Type?
”
Press the green
‘
’
button.
