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22.7.8 Background Limits ..................................................................................................................................................... 153
22.7.9 Analytical Measurement Range ................................................................................................................................ 153
22.7.10 Interfering Substances .............................................................................................................................................. 154
22.8 Reagent System .................................................................................................................................. 155
22.8.1 Diluent ....................................................................................................................................................................... 155
22.8.2 Lyse Reagent 1 .......................................................................................................................................................... 155
22.8.3 Lyse Reagent 2 .......................................................................................................................................................... 155
22.8.4 Cleaner ...................................................................................................................................................................... 155
22.9 Tab File Format .................................................................................................................................. 156
23 Index .........................................................................................................................................157
Table of Figures
Figure 1. Abacus 5 with Autosampler Space Requirements ............................................................................................ 15
Figure 2. Abacus 5 Without Autosampler Space Requirements ...................................................................................... 16
Figure 3. Volumetric Impedance Method ........................................................................................................................ 26
Figure 4. Photometric Light Absorbance Method ........................................................................................................... 27
Figure 5. ‘Abacus 5’ Optical Head Block DIagram ............................................................................................................ 27
Figure 6. Optical Signal Processing System ...................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 7. Cellular Light Scatter ......................................................................................................................................... 28
Figure 8. 4DIFF Scatter Diagram ...................................................................................................................................... 29
Figure 9. Abacus 5 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Figure 10. Abacus 5 Back Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 30
Figure 11. Main Board Back Panel I/O Ports .................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 12. Left Side Assembly .......................................................................................................................................... 32
Figure 13. Left Side Assembly .......................................................................................................................................... 33
Figure 14. Front Assembly Behind the Front Panel ......................................................................................................... 34
Figure 15. Alphanumeric Virtual On-Screen Keypad ....................................................................................................... 37
Figure 16. ‘Sticky’ Shift and Symbol Buttons ................................................................................................................... 37
Figure 17. Numeric Virtual On-screen Keypad ................................................................................................................ 38
Figure 18. Date Virtual On-Screen Keypad ...................................................................................................................... 38
Figure 19. Graphical User Interface Sections ................................................................................................................... 39
Figure 20. The Status Display ........................................................................................................................................... 40
Figure 21. ‘Abacus 5’ Main Menu .................................................................................................................................... 42
Figure 22. ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer Startup and Log On Screens ........................................................................................... 47
Figure 23. Abacus 5 Shutdown Options ........................................................................................................................... 49
Figure 24. Log Off ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
Figure 25. Shut Down ....................................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 26. Prepare for Shipment ..................................................................................................................................... 50
Figure 27. Connect Distilled Water Panel ........................................................................................................................ 51
Figure 28. Remove Reagent Tubing Panel ....................................................................................................................... 52
Figure 29. Shut Down Ready Panel .................................................................................................................................. 52
Figure 30. Sampling Needle ............................................................................................................................................. 55