SOTOX A™ MOBILE ANALYSER | USER GUIDE
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2. GET TING STARTED
The number of tests that the analyser can perform from one full battery charge will vary depending on the type of test cartridge that is being used, the
environmental conditions, the age of the analyser, whether results are printed and whether the questionnaire function is being used.function is being used.
If the battery level reaches critically low level the screen will display a nearly empty battery symbol with the final bar red. The battery symbol in the status bar
will have a red outline. The screen will appear for a few seconds before the analyser turns off.
See the following section
2.7 Charging the analyser
, for how to charge the analyser when the batteries are low.
2.7
Charging the analyser
The SoToxa Mobile Analyser is supplied with a partially charged battery which is secured within the analyser. To charge the battery, connect the analyser to the
mains AC power as follows:
Step 1: Insert the AC power cable into the power supply unit.
Step 2: Connect the power supply unit to the power supply connector port located at the top of the analyser.
Step 3: Connect to the corresponding AC power socket.
Upon connecting the mains AC the charging status light above the display will illuminate. A red light means the battery is charging, a green light indicates the
battery is fully charged.
The charging status light will only be illuminated when connected to mains AC power.
In order to ensure maximum battery life, charge the analyser battery for a minimum of 5 hours before running the analyser on battery power.
It is recommended to charge the printer every time the analyser is charged; if the system is in storage, the analyser and printer should be charged every
2–3 months to ensure the batteries remain in good condition.
2.8
Tilt sensor
The SoToxa Mobile Analyser should be used in a horizontal plane, and once the sample collection device has been inserted it must be kept as still and flat as possible
throughout testing to prevent disruption to the test. The analyser has an in-built tilt sensor which will display a warning on the screen when the analyser is tilted
beyond the acceptable range. If tilting is not corrected immediately, this may result in a test error.
