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OsmoTECHPRO Multi-Sample Micro-Osmometer Service Guide
Appendix B: Performance
characteristics
Definitions
Accuracy
Closeness of agreement between a test result and the accepted reference value (ISO 5725-1)
Repeatability
Precision under conditions where independent test results are obtained with the same method on identical test items
in the same laboratory by the same operator using the same equipment within short intervals of time (ISO5725-1:1994)
Source: Harmonized Terminology Database at http://clsi.org
Characteristics
Reportable range
1
0to2000mOsm/kg H
2
O
Resolution
1mOsm/kg H
2
O
Accuracy (AI standards and reference solutions)
Mean value ±3mOsm/kg HO from nominal value between 0and400mOsm/kg HO (1 SD)
Mean value ±0.75% from nominal value between 400 -2000mOsm/kg H
2
O (1 SD)
NOTE: For more information about accuracy, see Quality control.
Within-run repeatability
2
(AI standards and reference solutions)
Standard deviation ≤3mOsm/kg H
2
O between 0and400mOsm/kg H
2
O
Coecient of variation ≤0.75% between 400and2000mOsm/kg H
2
O
Temperature eects
Less than 1mOsm/kg H
2
O for every 5 °C (9 °F) ambient temperature change
Operating conditions: Temperature 18 °Cto35 °C (64 °F to 95 °F); 5to80 % relative humidity (non-condensing).
1 Advanced Instruments completes testing from 0mOsm/kg sample to 2000mOsm/kg sample during in-house linearity testing.
2 Performance at reference conditions: 20 °C to 25 °C (68 °F to 77 °F); 40 to 60% relative humidity.