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Alere™ DDS
®
2 Mobile Analyser User Guide | 1. Introduction
1.3 Alere DDS2 Mobile Analyser specifications
Alere DDS2 Mobile Analyser
Dimensions (mm) L 222 x W 88 x H 61
Weight Approximately 680g
Detection system Digital imaging device
Controls Alere DDS2 Test Cartridge and Alere DDS2 Oral Fluid Collection Device sensors. Test
cartridge recognition using 2D barcodes for identifying test cartridge type, ID, batch and
expiry date. Sensor providing feedback on angle of inclination of analyser. Test cartridge
heating with temperature control. Internal start-up checks and process controls during
testing. Quality control test cartridges
Display LCD colour screen 3.2ʺ
User interface Five way navigation key, left and right select keys, power button, reset button
Electrical rating 15V 3A (via external PSU).The reader is only charged/powered by the supplied PSU and cables
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, German, Croatian, Turkish, Portuguese, Russian, Slovakian,
Czech, Dutch, French, Polish, Vietnamese, Greek, Danish, Swedish, Indonesian, Finnish
and Norwegian
Memory Data storage capacity of over 10,000 tests
SD card SD card connectivity for firmware and test cartridge updates and export of diagnostic data
USB Interface To communicate with the Alere Software Application Suite if required
Printer Connection to Martel MCP7810-323 printer for printing test reports
Operating Conditions
Temperature 5°C to 35°C* This is the operational temperature for running a test.
Note: the rated safe electrical operating temperature of the reader is 0°C to 40°C,
but tests must be run between 5°C to 35°C. Test cartridges must not be at -5°C for
more than 10 minutes
Relative humidity 20 to 80% non-condensing
Storage temperature -20°C to 45°C
Environment Protect the analyser from direct sunlight, humidity and dust
Power Supply
Mains power Input: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz 1.1A | Output: 15V DC 3A
Battery power 4.7Ah 7.4V lithium polymer battery
Car (optional) Input: 10 to 15V DC | Output: 15V DC 3A
Printer
Dimensions (mm) L 150 x W 80 x H 50
Weight 363.5g
Controls Power button
* Operation within the temperature range of 5ºC to 35ºC will be tested at 20 to 80% RH, however due to testing limitations it is not possible to
accurately control humidity below 10ºC. The Alere DDS2 Mobile Analyser is operational down to 5˚C at un-quantified relative humidity.