4. Electronics ABL90 FLEX reference manual
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CPU Unit:
The CPU Unit runs the operating system and application software.
It includes a compact ETX-PC module mounted on a baseboard that interfaces
signals to internal and external connectors.
It also includes a speaker, a fan and a solid-state disk (CF), in which all
operating system and software files are stored, along with system database
files.
Display Unit:
The display unit handles the Man Machine Interface.
It includes a 8,4” TFT display, resistive touch panel, and an Interface PCB for
LVDS signal, backlight and touch control.
Barcode Reader:
The barcode reader acts as input device for consumables, user and patient
barcodes.
It includes a laser scan engine, a proximity sensor, a buzzer, and a serial
interface.
The 4” printer unit handles printouts of instrument and patient results.
The printer unit includes a 4” clamp shelf printer mechanism, a DC-DC converter
and a printer controller with USB interface.
The sample mixer detects and mixes blood samples in safePICO.
It includes a mixing motor, detectors and a micro-controller that communicates
with the Wet Section Control through an I2C interface.
Printer unit
Sample mixer
(for safePICO
only)