SOTOX A™ MOBILE ANALY ZER | USER GUIDE
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2. GET TING STARTED | 3. PRINTER
2.9
SD card slot
The analyzer has a microSD card slot. Refer to section 2.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer at a glance for the location of the SD card cover panel. The
SD card socket can only be accessed by unscrewing the SD card cover panel. For this, a small Phillips head screw driver is needed. This tool is not
supplied with the system. Please contact Customer Service if access to the SD card is required.
The SD card can also be used for applying firmware updates to the analyzer, adding new test cartridge types or versions to the analyzer and
exporting of diagnostic data from the analyzer to the card. Information on how to use the SD card for updating information on the analyzer is
covered in section 8.2.2 Updating firmware.
2.10 Silica gel packs
Each foil wrapped SoToxa™ Test Cartridge is packed with a silica gel packet. The silica beads are designed to change in color when moist and act
as an indication that the SoToxa™ Test Kits have been stored correctly and have not been exposed to water vapor in the air. The silica packs are
made from an environmentally friendly, synthetic silica indicating gel that is impregnated with a color changing agent.
The silica gel packs are yellow/orange when dry, indicating that the kit has been stored correctly and has not been exposed to the external
environment. When moisture has been absorbed, the silica packs will turn to light green, indicating that water vapour has entered the packaging.
The silica gel pack should be checked each time a test cartridge is opened. If the silica gel pack is green, discard the test cartridge and
contact Customer Service, as the performance of the product may have been compromised. If the silica gel has burst, discard the test
cartridge and contact Customer Service.
Slight discoloration of the silica beads is normal. When the majority of the beads within the pack are green, the test cartridge should not be used.
3. Printer
3.1
Connecting the printer
To connect the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer to the printer use the RJ12 connector cable provided. Attach this cable to the base of the printer and
to the RJ12 printer connector on the top of the analyzer, behind the rubber flap. Refer to section 2.1 SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer at a glance for
the location of connections. Switch the printer on by pressing the power button on the top of the printer. The green status light on the printer
will then come on. To turn the printer off, press the power button again so that the status light goes off.
3.2
Loading paper
The printer is supplied with one roll of paper already loaded. To load a new roll of paper into the printer, open the paper cup lid and remove
the spool and any remaining paper. Reel off a few inches from the new roll of paper and hold approximately 2 inches of paper outside of the
printer. Place the new roll into the paper reservoir with the paper feeding forwards from the bottom of the roll and the leading edge over the
tear bar. Close the lid by applying equal amounts of pressure on each side of the paper cup lid until the lid is in the locked position.
Please contact your distributor or Customer Service to order replacement printer paper rolls.
3.3
Charging the printer
The printer will only charge when it is offline and connected to the SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer via the RJ12 printer cable and when the
analyzer is powered by the mains. This is indicated by the printer’s green LED status light flashing every 1-2 seconds.
The printer will not charge if it is online, indicated by the printer status light remaining on; or if the analyzer is not connected to the mains.
The printer will take approximately 2-3 hours to charge.
See section 2.5 Power connection, for more information on how to connect the analyzer to the mains.
