1.4.1 Precautions for Instrument Installation
Before installation of the instrument, read the following notes and always take
proper safety precautions.
• Determine a location for the instrument and install it in that location. Hold
the bottom of the instrument with both hands when carrying it.
• Install the instrument on a surface with sufficient clearance around the
instrument. Do not block the vents on the back of the instrument.
• Install the instrument where temperature and humidity can be maintained in
the following ranges:
Temperature: 10 - 35°C
Humidity: 20 - 80%
Installation in an environment outside these ranges may cause inaccurate
measurement results.
• Install the instrument on a level, sturdy, vibration-free platform. Operation of
the instrument in an unstable place may cause trouble with or malfunction of
the instrument resulting in personal injury. Do not install the instrument
where it may fall off or topple over.
• Do not use the instrument in a location where dust has accumulated. There
is a risk of current leakage.
• Do not install the instrument near:
- Places that store chemicals
- Equipment that generates corrosive gas or electrical noise or
- Equipment that may bring the instrument out of the operating
temperature and humidity ranges.
These factors may cause trouble with or malfunction of the instrument,
resulting in personal injury, or may otherwise cause inaccurate measurement
results.
• Install the instrument in a place where condensation, intense light such as
direct sunlight or wind can be avoided. These factors may cause inaccurate
measurement results, as well as deformation of or damage to the instrument.
• Apply the correct voltage (100 - 240 V AC ± 10%) and frequency (50/60 Hz)
to the instrument. Improper voltage and frequency may result in fire or
damage to the instrument and consequently lead to personal injury.
• Use the power cord and AC adapter that come with the instrument.
• Connect the AC adapter directly to a single outlet. The power supply for the
instrument is 33 VA. If you use a power strip, make sure it is grounded. Also,
check if the power capacity for the power strip is within the specified range.
• It is possible to use a commercially available mobile battery in place of the
provided AC adapter. Use a battery with a rating of 5 V and 2.0 - 2.4 A.
• Do not disassemble the instrument. Do not modify the instrument.
Disassembly and modification of the instrument may result in exposure to
pathogenic microorganisms or cause fire or damage to the instrument and
consequently lead to personal injury.
1.4.2 Precautions for Instrument Relocation
Before relocating the instrument, read the following notes and always take
proper safety precautions.
• Hold down the button to turn off the power, and then disconnect the
power cable from the instrument.
• Remove the reagent strip from inside the instrument. There is a risk of
pathogenic microbes scattering inside the instrument if the instrument is
moved with a reagent strip still inside.
• If the instrument will be moved a long distance, secure the strip tray and
pipette guide with tape to ensure that neither opens or comes off.
• There is a risk of instrument failure if moved without securing the strip tray
and pipette guide. Place the instrument in the dedicated box together with
the accessories to move.
• Do not subject the instrument to shock or vibration when moving. There is a
risk of instrument failure.
• Before moving the instrument, read “1.4.1 Precautions for Instrument
Installation”.
1.4 Installation
1.2 Unpacking
1.3 Part Names and Functions
1.3.1 Front View
1.3.2 Rear
1.1.3 Measurement Principle
■ Reagent strip measurement
The instrument is equipped with multiple light source LEDs of varying
wavelength. The light is dispersed on the light path and transmitted to the
photometric unit. The dispensed sample fills the photometric cell and reacts
with the reagents in the cell, changing the absorbance and turbidity. The light
source LED shines on the cell, and the light that transmits through is read by
a photodiode (receiver). The amount of transmitted light that is read is
converted to a concentration.
Unpack the box and make sure you have all items listed in this section. If
anything is missing or damaged, contact your distributor.
• Instrument
• Power cord
• AC adapter
• Operating manual
• Pipette
NOTE:
The following items are not included with the instrument:
mobile battery, disposable gloves, tips, reagent strips, control, cotton
swabs, distilled water, soft cloth, alcohol.
The alcohol shown in this manual means 70% isopropyl alcohol.
c
Pipette guide
attachment rails
a
Display
b
Operation
buttons
d
Strip tray
e
IC-CHIP
insertion port
f
USB port
g
Power input
terminal
