RADIOMETER ABL90 FLEX User Manual

3. Wet section ABL90 FLEX reference manual
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Rinse process
After a measurement is complete a rinse is performed. The rinse process is the
same, no matter what kind of measurement (patient measurement, QC and
calibration) is performed. The following table describes this rinse process.
Stage Description
1 After the measurement is complete the first part of the rinse is
performed with a mixture of solutions and air.
2. The next part of the rinse is performed with a mixture of solutions
and gas.
3. Thereafter the wet section is checked. The system is filled with gas
to equilibrate the measuring chambers.
4. The entire measuring path is filled with CAL 1 (rinse) solution. The
calibration status is reestablished and the device is now ready for a
new measurement.

RADIOMETER ABL90 FLEX Specifications

General

Type	Blood Gas Analyzer
Analysis Time	35 seconds
Parameters Measured	pH, pCO2, pO2
Sample Volume	65 μL
Connectivity	Ethernet, USB
Calibration	Automatic
Data Management	Integrated data management system
Sample Type	Whole blood, plasma, serum
Power Requirements	100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz, 150VA
Operating Temperature	15-32 °C (59-90 °F)
Operating Humidity	20-85% relative humidity, non-condensing