2-4 General Information
■ What maintenance does the VS2 require?
The only required maintenance is cleaning the air filter on the back of the analyzer.
See “Cleaning the Air Filter” on page 10-2.
Analyzer Setup
■ Does the VS2 require calibration?
No. Unlike any other system, the VS2 reagents are factory-calibrated. The analyzer reads
calibration values from the bar code on the rotor itself. The VS2 then calibrates its optics
automatically for each measurement, and measures optical absorbance to determine the
concentration of each analyte.
■ Does the VS2 need surge protection or an uninterruptable power supply?
Abaxis recommends plugging the VS2 into a surge protector designed for use with a com-
puter. Abaxis also recommends using an uninterruptable power supply (UPS) in areas
prone to electrical surges or power outages.
■ Can I connect the VS2 to an external computer?
Yes. Sample results and status reports can be transmitted to a computer (through a USB
port) whenever calculated or prepared. You can use popular terminal emulation software
to collect the data from the VS2. The data is delivered in raw ASCII format, and can easily
be converted to text for use in other applications.
For information about optional Ethernet connectivity capabilities, or ASTM or XML con-
nections, contact Abaxis Technical Service, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
at 1-800-822-2947.
The VS2 also interfaces with many commercial veterinary data management software
packages. For information on compatible packages, check with your software vendor, or
contact Abaxis Technical Service.
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