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1.3.2 Power Source
(1) Rated voltage
AC 100 V/117 V ± 10%
AC 230 V ± 15%
(2) Type of Current
Direct Current
(3) Frequency
50 or 60 Hz
(4) Maximum power consumption
Unit CA-510 CA-520 CA-530 CA-540 CA-550 CA-560
Main Unit 310 VA or less 320 VA or less 380 VA or less 400 VA or less 380 VA or less 400 VA or less
(5) Class and Type of Electrical Protection
Class-I electrical apparatus, Type-B electrical apparatus
1.3.3 Dimensions and Weight
(1) Dimensions (excluding projections)
540 mm (width) X 487 mm (height) X 470 mm (depth) ± 3% respectively
(2) Weight
Unit CA-510 CA-520 CA-530 CA-540 CA-550 CA-560
Main Unit 43 kg 44 kg 44 kg 45 kg 44 kg 45 kg
1.3.4 Each Unit Function and Operation
(1) Main Unit Power Switch
Turns the power ON/OFF
(2) Display Unit
Displays the analysis registrations, analysis results, stored information and operation contents on the
LCD.
(3) Control Unit
Using LCD and Touch Panel, controls the operation in dialog.
(4) XYZ Drive Mechanism
Dispenses sample and reagent. Transfers the reaction tubes.
(5) Mechanical Stop Switch
Stops the operation temporary.
(6) Detector Block
Determines the coagulation time by measuring changes in the intensity of light scattered by increasing
turbidity.
(7) Chromogenic Unit
Detects the changes in the light absorbance by the transmitted light.
(8) Immunoassay Unit
Detects the changes in the light absorbance by the transmitted light.
(9) Temperature Control Unit
Controls temperatures for Detector Block, Reagent Heater Section and Cooling Section.
(10) System Control Unit
Controls Main Unit system.
(11) Drive Circuit Unit
Controls each motor ‘s driving.
(12) Pneumatic Unit
(13) Sampler Unit
Enables the continuous automatic operations by the sampler. One sampler rack can contain 10 sample
tubes.