Abbott i-STAT Alinity - I-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator; Principles of Operation; Specifications

1.6 - i-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator
Overview
The Electronic Simulator is a quality control device used to evaluate the i‑STAT Alinity instrument’s ability
to read the electronic signal from a cartridge. When inserted into an i‑STAT Alinity instrument, the
Electronic Simulator iniates a suite of self checks which verify the electronic and thermal funconality
used with all cartridge types. The Electronic Simulator is designed for use only with the i‑STAT Alinity
instrument.
Abbo Point of Care requires that a successful Electronic Simulator test is performed every 6 months.
For instrucons on using the Electronic Simulator, refer to the i‑STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator Geng
Started Guide. In this document, see informaon in the secon Perform Electronic Simulator Tesng.
Principles of Operaon
The Electronic Simulator has a ceramic insert on the tesng end. When the Electronic Simulator pathway
is iniated and the simulator is inserted, the instrument contacts the ceramic strip as it would the
contact pads on a cartridge. The ceramic strip isolates the pins from the protecve grounds allowing the
internal electronics to verify measurement of the current used with the cartridges. Addionally, two
thermistors in the thermal system are measured to ensure they produce consistent readings.
Specicaons
i-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator
Specicaons
Dimensions: Height x Width x Length 2.8 in (6.9 cm) x .6 in (1.6 cm) x 4.3 in (10.8 cm)
without cap
2.8 in (6.9 cm) x .6 in (1.6 cm) x 4.4 in (11.1 cm) with
cap
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i-STAT Alinity — System Operaons Manual Art: 745530-01 Rev. D Rev. Date: 16-May-2022