Section 5
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RI Witness™ Basic Operation
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Section 4
Product Overview
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SECTION 4 - PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Sperm Preparation Reader
RI Witness is a system which operates within an assisted reproduction (AR) clinic setting and
provides a method of identifying human samples throughout an AR cycle (from egg and sperm
collection to embryo transfer). The system is intended to minimise the risks associated with
traditional/manual double-checking and provides the essential controls necessary to ensure
eggs, sperm and embryos are correctly matched and treated during the AR process.
The RI Witness system comprises hardware, firmware and software components, which can be
configured depending on the treatment activities, number of AR cycles conducted, size and
layout of the AR clinic.
RFID technology provides the means of identifying the containers (dishes, tubes) in which eggs,
sperm and embryos are transferred and stored. The containers are labelled by a clinician with a
special RFID tag which has been assigned a unique identifier. The unique identifier is linked to
a patient/couple (specific parentage).
As samples are processed as part of an AR cycle, RFID readers (both heated and non-heated)
read the tags on the container and their identity and status is confirmed on-screen. If containers
holding samples of incompatible origin come into contact at any stage of this process, the
system activates an alarm and prompts the clinician to respond.
This manual refers only to the Sperm Preparation Reader.
Other devices in the RI Witness range have their own manuals, as does the software.
Sperm Preparation Reader Specification Table
Part
Description
RFID Reader
Frequency: 13.56 MHz
Power Output: 1W
No. of Antennas: 3
Read Range: Anywhere within the footprint of the product
Power Supply
Input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, <3A , Class I, 0.8-0.4A
Output: 12VDC 2.5A Max (30W)
USB
USB 2.0 Socket Type Mini B
For connection to tablet or PC approved to IEC 60950-1 or IEC
62368
Material(s)
Corian (Curved Baseplate),
Powder Coated Stainless Steel (Side Antennas)
ABS (Lower Cover)
Aluminium (Rear and lower covers)
Operating Conditions
Temperature: 10˚C (50˚F) to 42˚C (108˚F)
Humidity: 15% to 85% RH (Non condensing)
Pressure: Pressure Range: 70kPa. to 108kPa.
Storage/Transport
Conditions
Temperature: -40˚C (40˚F) to 60˚C (140˚F)
Humidity: 15% to 85% RH (Non - condensing)
Pressure: Pressure Range: 70kPa. to 108kPa.
Dimensions
Width: 276 mm
Length: 234 mm
Height: 148.5 mm
Mass
2.9kg + Power supply 0.3kg
SECTION 5 - RI WITNESS BASIC OPERATION
Electrical Connections
1.
In order to secure the USB and power cable into the device there are two silicone tubes
provided that need to be placed around each cable before the cables are clamped in
position.
2.
Remove the thumb screw from the cable clamp at the rear of the device.
3.
Plug both cables into their connectors with the cables running vertically down.
4.
Refit the cable clamp and thumb screw such that the silicone tube is clamped in the slots
in the cable clamp.
Figure 5-1 Hardware Connections
Thumb
Screw
Connection to the Software
Plug the device into the tablet or PC (or powered USB hub) using the USB cable provided
with the device. Once the Windows operating system has recognised the device, open the RI
Witness WorkArea software.
To verify that the RI Witness WorkArea software can communicate successfully, navigate to the
WorkArea Status window, by clicking the yellow triangle or pressing the
icon. This will bring
up the WorkArea Status window in which the Sperm Preparation Reader should be listed in the
Connected Devices section with a green tick next to it.
For more detailed set-up information, refer to the RI Witness Software Manual (6-70-121UM).
Figure 5-2 WorkArea Status
Power
Mini USB
Cable Clamp
Silicone Tubes
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