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Blood FlowMeter
Owner’s Guide
How to Use This Guide
Th
is owner’s guide describes how to set up and begin using your Blood
FlowMeter. Topics discussed included how to connect the hardware,
perform a simple power-up test and calibration of the Blood FlowMeter. Th
e
appendices provide technical information about the Blood FlowMeter and
look at some potential problems and their solutions. Th
ere is an index at the
end of this guide.
Checking the Blood FlowMeter
Before connecting the Blood FlowMeter to anything, check it carefully for
signs of physical damage.
1. Check that there are no obvious signs of damage to the outside of the
Blood FlowMeter casing.
2. Check that there is no obvious sign of internal damage, such as
rattling. Pick up the Blood FlowMeter, tilt it gently from side to side,
and listen for anything that appears to be loose.
If you have found a problem, contact your authorized ADInstruments
representative immediately, and describe the problem so arrangements can
be made to replace or repair the unit.
The Blood FlowMeter
Th
e remainder of this chapter contains general information about the
features, connections, and indicators of the Blood FlowMeter. More detailed
information can be found in Appendix C.
The Front Panel
Figure 1–1
Front panel of the
Blood FlowMeter
Power and probe status indicators
Probe input connector
