Classroom Training

This course is to teach basic operation of the Sysmex CS-2500 system. This course will cover a system overview, all maintenance, sample processing, QC processing, calibration, and abnormal results troubleshooting.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify major hardware components
• Perform the steps to start up the system
• Navigate Software Toolbar shortcut buttons
• Prepare reagents and QC for sample processing.
• Perform Daily Maintenance. Create a user defined maintenance
• Describe the on-board stability for reagents
• Load Reagents on reagent table and diluent table
• Load QC using SLD mini cup and C rack
• Identify different Reagent Messages on Reagents screen
• Identify main areas of Reagent screen
• Process QC. Locate QC results and Print
• Process samples in normal mode using a Host computer
• Process samples manually
• Identify Sample Volume errors
• Perform Printing and Exporting of Joblist results
• Identify key areas of the Joblist screen
• Identify key areas of a normal reaction curve.
• Perform calibration. Identify information on Package Inserts and Application sheets.
• Troubleshoot analysis errors.
• Perform Weekly, Monthly Maintenance.
• Replace the Halogen lamp.
• Perform a data backup of the system.
• Troubleshoot hardware errors and log a corrective action.

This course is for Basic EXL 200 / EXL LM or Xpand with QCC PowerPak users. The course includes lecture and hands-on exercises emphasizing daily operation. Students are introduced to basic operation, maintenance and instrument troubleshooting.

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

• Identify Hardware Components
• Navigate Software
• Perform Daily, Weekly, Monthly and as Needed Maintenance
• Process samples and QC material
• Interpret and report test results
• Calibrate and interpret calibration results
• Perform Basic Troubleshooting