Quidel Sofia Quick Start Manual - page 3
CONNECT TO POWER AND TURN ON
Place the Sofia Analyzer on the counter top within reach of an electrical outlet.
The unit is portable and can be moved to a suitable location for testing.
INSTALLING TEST TYPE FILES
Test files must be loaded prior to performing testing. A new test type file is needed for
each new assay. Select “Load Test Types” from the Supervisor menu. Then insert the
appropriate SD Card with the test type files (blue) into the slot in the back of the analyzer.
Follow the analyzer prompts to complete the installation.
Plug the Barcode scanner
into the PS2 port in the back
of the analyzer. Note: The
Barcode scanner may have
2 plugs; one will remain
unplugged.
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Turn the analyzer on using the power
switch located on the rear panel. Hold
the toggle switch down until the
screen illuminates (1–2 seconds).
4
Plug the appropriate, country specific
AC power cord into the DC Power
Cord and appropriate electrical outlet.
2
Plug the DC power cord
into the power port in the
back of the analyzer.
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Power Switch