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Glossary
Appendix F: Glossary
The glossary contains hardware and software terms and acronyms.
Hardware Terms
The following table defines hardware terms commonly used on the
CLINITEK Status+ analyzer.
Term Definition
bar code Encoded information that is read by an
optical scanner.
calibration bar The white calibration bar (on the test table)
that provides traceable calibration.
cassette A Clinitest hCG reagent cassette for
pregnancy test use.
check cassette A system diagnostic cassette that simulates a
reacted test area.
CLINITEK Status+
analyzer
The CLINITEK Status analyzer with increased
memory and additional features.
CLINITEK Status
Connect system
The CLINITEK Status+ analyzer attached to
the CLINITEK Status connector.
connector The CLINITEK Status connector platform
where you can attach the CLINITEK Status+
analyzer.
display The LCD that displays the software user
interface.
Ethernet port The port where a network Ethernet cable is
inserted.
external bar-code
reader
An optional bar-code scanner that is
connected to the RS232 port on the
connector. Used to enter data.
external printer An optional printer is connected to the
CLINITEK Status Connect system, only when
you connect the CLINITEK Status+ analyzer
to the CLINITEK Status connector.
hardware The physical components of the analyzer.