Chapter 2 Measurement
2.1.1 Precautions for Operation
2.1.2 Precautions for Samples
2.1.3 Precautions for Reagent Strips
REFERENCE:
Purchase of reagent strips:
Reagent strips are not included with the instrument. Purchase reagent
strips before using the instrument. For information on purchasing reagent
strips, contact your distributor.
IMPORTANT:
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Use our company's specified dedicated reagent strips for
measurement.
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Carefully read the package insert that comes with the reagent strips
and use reagent strips before their expiration date.
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Before measurement, remove reagent strips from refrigeration and
allow them to acclimate to room temperature. Measurements using
reagent strips immediately after removing them from refrigeration may
lead to inaccurate measurement results.
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Do not use reagent strips if:
• they are expired, or
• the reaction cell is discolored (even before the expiration date).
Using reagent strips of this sort may cause inaccurate measurement
results.
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Take out one reagent strip from its foil pack just before measurement,
and set it on the strip tray. If reagent strip are left out in the open for an
extended period of time, they will absorb water from the air or gather
dust, which may cause inaccurate measurement results.
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Do not touch reagent strip reaction cell with your bare hands. Skin oil
on the reaction cell may result in inaccurate measurement result. Wear
disposable gloves when handling the reagent strips.
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Do not reuse reagent strips. Used reagent strips may cause inaccurate
measurement results.
• This instrument is to be operated by qualified persons only. A
qualified person is one having adequate knowledge of clinical
testing and the disposal of infectious waste. Thoroughly read
this operating manual before use.
• Never touch the strip tray or other parts where sample may
adhere with your bare hands. During cleaning or maintenance
of these parts, wear disposable gloves to prevent exposure to
pathogenic microorganisms.
• Dispose of used samples, tips, reagent strips, parts and
instrument in accordance with local regulations for
biohazardous waste.
• TAKE THE UTMOST CARE WHEN HANDLING BLOOD. This
instrument uses blood as sample. Blood may be contaminated
with pathogenic microorganisms that can cause infectious
diseases. Improper handling of blood may cause infection to
the user or other individuals by pathogenic microorganisms.
• Dispose of used samples in accordance with local regulations
for biohazardous waste.
• When using a sample that has been stored in a refrigerator or
freezer, allow the sample to acclimate to the ambient
temperature (10 - 35°C) prior to measurement.
• Do not store a sample in direct sunlight or a location directly
exposed to air flow from an air conditioner or other source.
• Ensure the instrument is in a proper environment before turning
on the power (see “1.4.1. Precautions for Instrument
Installation”).
• Do not place containers or bottles that contain liquid on the
instrument. Sample or other liquid that gets inside the
instrument may cause trouble.
• Never fail to clean or wash the specified components of the
instrument to maintain measurement quality (see “Chapter 4.
Maintenance”).
• If you detect abnormal odors or noise, immediately unplug the
AC adapter from the outlet. Continuous operation under these
conditions may result in fire or damage to the instrument and
consequently lead to personal injury.
• In case of instrument trouble, contact your distributor for
repairs. Unauthorized servicing or modification may damage
the instrument and consequently lead to personal injury.
2.1 Measurement Precautions
1.4.3 Installing the Instrument
a
Remove the fixing tape from the two positions.
b
Connect the power cord and AC adapter.
c
Insert the power cord into the power input terminal socket on the
instrument.
d
Plug the AC adapter into an outlet.
e
Attach the pipette guide to the pipette guide attachment rails on the
instrument.
NOTE:
The pipette guide can be attached to either the left side or the right side
of the instrument.
1.4.4 Turning on the Power
a
Make sure there is no reagent strip on the strip tray, then insert the strip tray
into the instrument.
b
Press and hold for 1 second.
Warm-up will complete in about 10 minutes.
c
Ensure that the standby screen is displayed.
If the standby screen does not appear and "RE-ADJ?" is displayed, press
the [ ] button. Automatic adjustment of the optical unit will be performed.
You can also press the [>] button to go to the standby screen without
performing automatic adjustment. In this case, measurement cannot be
performed.
1.4.5 Turning off the Power
a
Ensure that the standby screen is displayed.
b
Press and hold for 3 seconds.
• The power will turn off.
Pipette guide
