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Analyzer components
The AVL Electrolyte Analyzer is a fully automatic,
microprocessor-controlled medical instrument that
measures:
Na
+
: Sodium
K
+
: Potassium
plus one of the following:
Cl
¯
: Chloride
Ca
++
: Calcium
Li
+
: Lithium
The analyzer consists of several major components
that are important for you to know and understand
while becoming familiar with the unit.
See Illustration 1-1.
You communicate with the analyzer through a
keypad with YES and NO keys. With these keys you
can perform all analyzer functions, including: sample
measurement, data input, programming and quality
control testing.
See Illustration 1-2.
The analyzer communicates to you through a dot
matrix display. This two line, alpha-numeric read-out
allows up to 16 characters per line, displaying the
activities of the analyzer, sample results and other
programmed information.
See Illustration 1-3.
1-2. Control panel keypad
1-3. Control panel display
Na K Cl READY
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