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ELite 3, User Manual
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1.8. Specifications
Sample volume
25
μ
l of whole blood in normal 3-part or non-diff mode
50
μ
l of whole blood in pre-diluted mode
Chambers 2 counting chambers for diluting whole blood and counting
Reagent system Isotonic Diluent, Lyse, Cleaner
Aperture diameter 70
μ
m (RBC/PLT), 100
μ
m (WBC)
Throughput 80 tests/hour
Characteristics
Parameter:
Accuracy
Reproducibility
(CV)
Carry-over
sample to
sample
Test range Unit
WBC 3% 3% <1% 4.0-20.0 10
3
/
μ
l
RBC 3% 2% <1% 4.0-15.0 10
6
/
μ
l
HCT 3% 3% <1% 25.0-50.0 %
MCV 2% 1% N/A 60-100 fl
HGB 2% 2% <1% 9-16 g/dl
PLT 5% 5% <3% or <20 200-900 10
3
/
μ
l
Sampling method Open tube system with automatic sample rotor.
Sample types Human (general), male, female, baby, toddler and child.
Clog prevention High-voltage pulse on aperture in each analysis cycle, chemical cleaning and
high pressure back-flush of the aperture using Cleaner reagent.
Cleaning procedure High-voltage burst of the aperture, high-pressure back-flush, chemical
cleaning of the aperture using Cleaner reagent.
Calibration 1- or more-measurement automatic and manual (factors) calibration of WBC,
HGB, RBC, PLT, MCV (or HCT), RDW, and MPV.
User interface
Easy-to-use, menu driven user interface with touch-screen and separate
START button, status LED
Languages available English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Russian, Indonesian, German, Italian,
Czech
Data capacity 1000 results, with RBC, PLT, and WBC 3-part histogram
Host computer interface USB B port
Data back-up method USB mass storage device
Software upgrade method via USB A port using USB mass storage device
Printer interface USB with support for HP printers (DeskJet, LaserJet, PCL3, PS, LIDIL)
Built-in printer Axiohm thermal printer module, 58 mm wide roll paper, full report with
histograms
Display
320x240 -dots, high-contrast, backlit, color graphics LCD (liquid crystal
display)
User interface Full-LCD Touch- separate START button, red/green state LED
External keyboard USB keyboard via USB A port
Power requirement 12VDC, 5A, 60W max. operating power
Power supply unit External, auto-ranging power unit for 100-120 or 200-240 VAC, 50–60Hz
Operating temperature 59–86 °F (15–30 °C). Optimal temperature is 77 °F (25 °C)
Dimensions (W x D x H) 12.6 x 10.2 x 14.4 in (320 x 260 x 365 mm)
Net weight 12 kg
Storage temperature
3 – 35°C
Transport temperature
5 – 40°C