Diatron Abacus 5 User Manual

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Table of Contents
1 Indications for Use .......................................................................................................................... 12
2 For Your Safety ............................................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Who Should Use This Manual ............................................................................................................... 12
2.2 Special Symbols Used In This Manual .................................................................................................... 12
2.3 General Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 12
2.4 Environmental Factors .......................................................................................................................... 14
2.5 Electrical Requirements ........................................................................................................................ 14
2.6 Space Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 14
2.7 Weight Requirements........................................................................................................................... 16
2.8 Waste Disposal..................................................................................................................................... 17
2.9 Known Limitations ............................................................................................................................... 17
2.10 Emergency Situations ........................................................................................................................... 17
3 Product Support .............................................................................................................................. 18
4 Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 20
4.1 The ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer Package Contents ............................................................................................ 20
4.2 The Autosampler Package Contenta...................................................................................................... 20
5 General Overview and Principles of Operation ................................................................................ 22
5.1 General Overview ................................................................................................................................ 22
5.1.1 Measured Parameters ................................................................................................................................................. 22
5.1.2 Approved Reagents and Control Materials ................................................................................................................. 23
5.1.3 Genuine Diatron Reagents ........................................................................................................................................... 24
5.2 Principles of Operation ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.1 Volumetric Impedance Method .................................................................................................................................. 26
5.2.2 Photometric Light Absorbance Method ...................................................................................................................... 26
5.2.3 Optical Light Scatter and Diffraction Method .............................................................................................................. 27
5.3 Inside the ‘Abacus 5’ Analyzer .............................................................................................................. 29
5.3.1 Front Panel .................................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.3.2 Back Panel .................................................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3.3 Left Side Assembly ....................................................................................................................................................... 32
5.3.4 Right Side Assembly ..................................................................................................................................................... 33
5.3.5 Front Assembly ............................................................................................................................................................ 34
6 User Interface ................................................................................................................................. 36
6.1 Using the Touch Screen ........................................................................................................................ 36
6.2 Using the ‘Start’ Button ........................................................................................................................ 36

Diatron Abacus 5 Specifications

General

Brand	Diatron
Model	Abacus 5
Category	Laboratory Equipment
Language	English