Medonic M16C-US - S Ection 3: G Eneral O Verview

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Section 3: General Overview
Section Overview
Introduction
This section contains general information about the instrument and optional
accessories.
Contents
This section contains the following topics:
Topic
See Page
General Instrument Overview
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System Menu
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System Flow
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Sample Volume, Throughput, and Parameters
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3.1 General Instrument Overview
Instrument
Overview
Figure 3.1
Part
Function
1. Display
TFT-LCD touch screen, monochrome or color, with incorporated
keyboard and numerical pad.
2. Whole Blood probe
Aspirates whole blood.
3. Pre-dilute probe/Dispenser
Aspirates pre-diluted samples and dispenses diluent.
4. MPA
Micro Pipette Adapter enables the user to analyze 20 µl of blood.
5. Printer (optional)
Prints sample results. (Not shown, model is user dependent)
6. Barcode reader
Barcode reader enables user to quickly enter patient, control, and
reagent pack identifications, and utilize the QC program.
7. Mixer (optional)
Uniformly mixes samples.
8. Sampling Device (optional)
Enables consecutive samples to be analyzed automatically.
9. Cap Piercer (optional)
Analyzes samples with decreased risk of blood contact.
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