COULTER HmX Hematology Analyzer, Reference Manual

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PN 4237523A 1-6
USE AND FUNCTION
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
1.4 SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Main Unit
The Main Unit includes:
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A sample handler
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A Diluter for:
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The complete blood count (CBC)
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Leukocyte differential analysis (DIFF) or Reticulocyte analysis
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An Analyzer/Systems Control Module
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An Electronic Power Supply, and
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A Pneumatic Power Supply.
Sample Handler
All HmX Hematology Analyzer instruments have:
Diluter
The Diluter is the primary mechanical operating unit of the system. It aspirates, pipets,
dilutes, mixes, lyses, and senses.
Analyzer/Systems Control Module
This module controls the timing and sequencing of the operating cycles. As it receives pulses
and raw data from both the CBC and VCS (diff) diluters, it counts, measures, and computes
parameters. It then sends this information to the DMS.
Electronic Power Supply
This unit supplies the necessary power for all instrument functions.
Pneumatic Power Supply
This unit supplies all air pressures and vacuums needed to operate the system.
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An automated, cassette-based transport for Primary mode -
HmX Hematology Analyzer with Autoloader.
OR
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An automated, closed-vial Primary mode of a rotary
cap-piercer - HmX Hematology Analyzer.
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An open-vial Secondary mode that uses a self-cleaning
manual aspirator tip.
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A bubble/blood detector.
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A bar-code reader.