Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

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Art: 728690-00D Rev. Date: 02-Aug-12
DRC AFFECT ON AMBIENT OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE
The operating temperature for an i-STAT 1 handheld is 16ºC to 30ºC. The DRC and Rechargeable
Battery may raise the temperature of the i-STAT 1 handheld 2ºC-3ºC relative to the ambient temperature
if:
• The handheld is frequently lifted and replaced into the DRC
• Multiple cartridges are run in the handheld while it is in the DRC.
TRANSMITTING DATA FROM THE DRC TO THE DATA MANAGER
1. Place handheld in the DRC’s cradle. If properly aligned, the blue proximity light will turn on and
a “Waiting to Send” message will be displayed on the handheld until communication is estab-
lished with the Data Manager.
2. Once the handheld establishes communication with the Data Manager, a “Communication in
Progress” message will then appear on the handheld display and the arrows will circle until the
transmission is complete.
Note: Do not move handheld until the “Communication in Progress” message disappears.
TRANSMITTED INFORMATION
The following information is transmitted from the i-STAT 1 handheld with each test record:
• Date and time the test was performed
• Operator and Patient ID or Quality Test fluid lot number
• All information entered by the operator, e.g. lot numbers, sample types, and comment codes
• Result(s)
• Serial number of the handheld
• Uses count on the handheld
• Application software version in the handheld
• CLEW standardization software in the handheld

Abbott i-STAT 1 Specifications

General

Brand	Abbott
Model	i-STAT 1
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English