Cosmed microQuark, User Manual

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MicroQuark overview
MicroQuark is mainly made of:
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MicroQuark unit
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Flowmeter
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Other accessories
Let us see an overview of the parts and their assembly.
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MicroQuark unit
The unit is the core of the device, with the electronics and cables for its working.
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The flowmeter
The turbine flowmeter is made of a handle (the reader) with a hole, in which it is placed the turbine.
The air passing through the helical conveyors, takes a spiral motion which causes the rotation of the turbine rotor. The rolling blade interrupts the
infrared light beamed by the two diodes of the reader. Every interruption represents 1/4 turn of the rotor, this allows to measure the number of
turn in the time.
For hygienic reasons, we strongly recommend the use of a bacterial filter, to be connected as in the picture by side.
Note:
While inserting the turbine, be sure to push the turbine up to touch the end of the reader.
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