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OsmoTECH PRO Multi-Sample Micro-Osmometer Service Guide
Chapter 1: Overview
This chapter provides a general description of the
OsmoTECH PRO®, its components, and its mechanical
and electrical operation.
1.1 Product description
The OsmoTECH PRO multi-sample micro-osmometer
uses the technique of freezing-point depression to
measure the osmolality of aqueous solutions. It is
designed to process batched test samples (30 μL sample
volume/20 sample capacity) with automated operation.
Osmometers measure the number of solute particles
irrespective of molecular weight or ionic charge. This
information is useful to the following disciplines:
• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical research and
manufacturing
• Academic research
• Industrial applications
1.2 Front view
The front view of the OsmoTECH PRO is shown below
and calls out the following components:
A. Touchscreen
B. Center knob and turntable
locking screw
C. Evaporation cover
D. Test card reader
E. Barcode scanner
F. Turntable
D
E
A
C
B
F
1.3 Rear view
The rear view of the OsmoTECH PRO is shown below:
A
B
C
E
F
D
These components are identified in the image:
A. Cooling fans
B. Power switch
C. Power input module
D. Ethernet port
E. USB type B port
F. USB type A ports (2)