Siemens PFA-100 System - Description of the Analyzer; Analyzer

6 Description of the analyzer
PFA-100 System – Instruction Manual (US) – Version 1.0.1
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6 Description of the analyzer
This chapter contains information about:
• Components of the analyzer (Chapter 6.1.1 to Chapter 6.1.5)
• Consumables (Chapter 6.2)
• Technical specifications (Chapter 6.3)
• Data connections (Chapter 6.4)
• Laboratory information system (LIS) (Chapter 6.5)
• Principle of operation (Chapter 6.6)
6.1 Analyzer
The PFA-100 System is a bench top analyzer. The analyzer consists of the
following function units:
• Carousel and the cassette (Chapter 6.1.1)
• Compartment for the trigger solution (Chapter 6.1.2)
• LCD display (Chapter 6.1.3)
• Keypad (Chapter 6.1.4)
• Integrated printer (Chapter 6.1.5)
Figure 6-1 Components of the PFA-100 System
Printer and printer paper slot
LCD display
Numeric keys
Softkeys
Carousel
Trigger solution
compartment