1-6 General Information
1.2.3.1 Reagent Connections
The VetScan HM5 draws in liquid reagents through a reagent tubing kit. This tubing can be configured
in two ways, each of which connects to the analyzer’s reagent inlets, but uses a different connection at
the reagent pack.
Quick Change Apparatus (QCA):
The QCA (at right) allows a very
rapid change to a new reagent pack,
and can be used in setups where the
reagent pack can be placed on a
counter adjacent to the analyzer. The
QCA includes a QCA frame, two
kickstands (far right), and color-
coded rigid dip tubes (below). In the
QCA, the reagent tubing connects to
the dip tubes in the reagent bottles.
Bottle Caps: The Bottle Caps setup includes color-coded
caps with nozzles and attached flexible drop-down tubes.
The bottle caps screw onto the appropriate reagent bottles
and are intended for compact locations, such as under-
counter installations. In the Bottle Caps setup, the reagent
tubing connects to the bottle caps.
1.2.3.2 Reagent Tubing
The reagent tubing includes six color-coded tubes, all of which
match the colors on the reagent and waste bottle caps.
Note: When using the QCA:
• To avoid contaminating the reagents, do not let the dip tubes rest
on the counter. Instead, rest the frame on the kickstands.
• Do not use part of a QCA that is broken.
• Do not place anything on top of the assembled QCA. This helps
avoid kinks in the reagent tubing.
CAUTION: The tips of the dip tubes may have a sharp edge.
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