The OsmoPRO
®
Micro-Osmometer Service Manual
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General Description and Purpose
The Advanced OsmoPRO® Multi-Sample
Micro-Osmometer uses the technique of freez-
ing-point depression to measure the osmolality
of aqueous solutions. It is designed to process
batched test samples (20 µL sample volume/20
sample capacity) with automated operation.
It is intended for use in the following disci-
plines:
Clinical, Emergency and Sports Medicine
Medical Research
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Research
and Manufacturing
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Environmental Research and Monitoring
Medical Research
Industrial Applications
For clinical applications, the OsmoPRO meas-
ures the osmolality of biological fluids, includ-
ing but not limited to, serum, whole blood,
plasma, urine, feces, sweat and tissue
homogenate.
The Service Manual
This Service Manual contains:
• Instructions for performing repairs.
• Guides for troubleshooting operational and
mechanical problems.
• Circuit system illustrations.
• Information about replacement parts and
service repairs.
This manual is designed to assist service tech-
nicians, and does not imply a license to per-
form repairs without proper qualifications.
Service Assistance
Please contact our Technical Services
Department with any questions or problems
related to the proper operation of the instru-
ment:
• If you are calling from within the United
States or Canada, please contact us toll free
at 1 (800) 225-4034 (after regular business
hours, dial extension 2191).
• If you are calling from outside of the United
States or Canada, please dial +1 (781) 320-
9000;
or
• Fax your inquiry to (781) 320-0811
Please be ready to provide the service techni-
cian with the model and the serial number of
the instrument, as well as a general description
of the problem.
It may be necessary to perform diagnostic
checks during the service call. In order to
facilitate this process, please contact us from a
telephone that allows you immediate access to
the instrument.
A service technician may verbally assist you
with making minor repairs, provide you with
information regarding recommended parts or
part numbers, and/or may issue you an author-
ization (RMA) to ship the instrument to us for
factory repairs.
The RMA procedure is as follows:
1. Contact Advanced Instruments to obtain an
RMA.
2. Pack and ship the instrument in its original
carton. Do not include instrument supply
items.
3. Pre-pay shipment to the factory. Advanced
Instruments cannot accept collect ship-
ments. Insure the shipment or accept the
risk of potential damage.
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