APPENDIX
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Instrument Specifications
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Sample Volume 10 µL nominal (Larger samples or samples as small as 2 µL
can be measured reliably with special procedures)
Measurement Range Typically 0 to 3200 mmol/kg* @ 25 °C ambient
Measurement Time 80 seconds
Resolution 1 mmol/kg
Repeatability Standard deviation ≤ 2 mmol/kg
Linearity 2% of reading from 100 to 2000 mmol/kg
Readout 10 X 6.8 cm LCD
Operating Temperature 15° to 35 °C ambient Maximun relative humidity 80%(instru
ment should be at stable temperature before calibrating)
Calibration Automatic using Opti-mole™ osmolality standards
Serial Output RS-232 (ASCII format)
Electrical
Line Voltage 100 to 120 V or 220 to 240 V nominal, (set at
factory, user selectable with fuse change) 50 to 60 Hz
Power Less than 5 watts
Fuses 1/8 ampere,1/4” x 1-1/4” time-delay type for 100 to 120
volts (2 required) 1/16 ampere, 1/4” x 1-1/4” time-delay
type for 220 to 240 volts (2 required)
Size
Height 17 cm (6.6”)
Width 29 cm (11.5”)
Depth 34 cm (13.5”)
Weight 3.6 kg (8 lbs)
*mmol/kg is the Standard International (Sl) unit of osmolality. Refer to Appendix E.