SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
1.5 Controls and Features
INSTRUMENT FRONT PANEL
Display Screen
10 x 7 cm LCD. Displays menu selections, osmolality readings,
countdown of measurement time in seconds, operating status, fault
conditions, and other information.
SELECT Keypad
Press to call up menus and to select operation mode.
ENTER Keypad
Press to engage a selected menu item or operation mode.
Pipette Guide
Aligns and steadies the pipette for precise application of the speci-
men onto the sample disc in the sample holder.
Sample Holder
Standard sample holder for samples up to 10 microliters in volume.
Requires solute-free paper discs (provided) for use. Other sample
holders are available for special applications (see Appendix B and D).
Sample Slide
Moves the sample holder from the loading position (under the
pipette guide) to the sample chamber.
Power Indicator
The green light indicates the instrument is on.
INSTRUMENT TOP
TC Head Access Cover
Provides access to thermocouple head for cleaning and mainte-
nance. Press down on the right side of the cover to remove.
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