MODULE 1: SYSTEM TOUR
1-10 AEROSET
®
Customer Training Guide
94858-103 — July 2003
Analyzer
The components in the Sampling/Processing Area of the Analyzer
perform the functions of identifying and dispensing the samples and
reagents, mixing the sample and reagent mixture, performing optical
readings, measuring electrolytes, and washing cuvettes.
The components of the Sampling/Processing Area are described in the
following table.
Item Component Description
1
FastTrack™
Sampler
Routine patient samples are identified and transported to the Sample
Arm.
The FastTrack™ Sampler moves right to left to present samples to
the Sample Arm.
The FastTrack Sampler moves left to right to automatically return
the samples when in the Rerun mode.
The gray lines on the FastTrack Sampler are used for aligning the
Sample Carrier Trays. The center of the Sample Carrier Trays are
aligned with the raised bumps for proper loading on the FastTrack
Sampler.
2
Carousel Sampler
• Lift Carousel out
to show.
• Calibrator/
Control
(C/C) Carousel
Calibrators and controls are loaded in sample cups in fixed positions.
The temperature is 10°C below the interior of the Analyzer.
• Lift Carousel out
to show.
• Sample Carousel Routine and priority patient samples are identified and presented to the
Sample Arm; calibrators may also be loaded.
The System can be configured to prioritize samples on the Sample
Carousel over the FastTrack Sampler.
Holds up to 30 tubes or sample cups.
Sample cups must be placed in adapters on the Sample Carousel.
• Reserved STAT
Position
A single fixed position for STAT patient samples. There is no Sample
Bar Code Reader for this position.
3
Reaction Carousel Contains 165 cuvette pairs (330 total cuvettes).
Water in water bath continuously circulates.
4*
Cuvette Segments Contains 15 segments with 11 cuvette pairs per segment.
Water is kept in the cuvettes to keep them moist and to prevent dust
from clinging to the interior of the cuvette.
The moisture from the water aids the sample to spread into the bottom
of the cuvette.
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