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IDEXX VetLab 

UA

 

Analyzer

 

Operator’s Guide

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 Appendix

Technical Specifications

Dimensions

Width: approximately 6 in (150 mm)

Depth: approximately 11.5 in (290 mm)

Height: approximately 3.7 in (94 mm)

Weight: approximately 1.7 lb (0.8 kg) 

Power supply

External power adapter, Model SA 125A-0735U-S (Sino-American) 

Input: 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 800 mA 

Output: 7.5 V DC, 3000 mA  

Consumption

Operating: maximum 15 W 

Standby: 1.3 W 

System description

Type: reflectance 

photometer 

Light source: 

six LEDs 

Wavelengths:  

565 nm (green) 3x  

 

610 nm (orange) 3x 

Reader head:  

1 head with six LEDs 

Measuring cycle:  

approximately 80 seconds 

Max. throughput:  

approximately 45 strips/hour 

Printer:  

thermal printer 

Display:  

liquid crystal display, two lines of 24 characters each

Memory:  

100 samples 

Date/time:  

integrated clock 

Operating conditions

 

Operating Storage

Temperature:   

59°–90°F (15°–32°C)  

-4°–158°F (-20°–70°C)

Relative humidity: 

20%–80%  

20%–85% 

Optimum operating conditions  

Temperature:   

68°–78°F (20°–26°C) 

Relative humidity:    30%–60% 

Summary of Contents for VETLAB UA

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Page 5: ...s on the Analyzer 19 Overview 19 Using the Memory Options 19 Restarting the Sample Numbering 20 Modifying the Interface Options 20 Printing Settings 20 Selecting Units of Measurement 21 Changing the R...

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Page 7: ...Ink markers t Sprays disinfectants containing volatile liquids except isopropyl alcohol t Insecticides t Polish t Room freshener t Use only the power adapter supplied which is marked as supplying 7 5...

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Page 11: ...X VetLab UA Calibration Strips are designed for veterinary use only IDEXX VetLab Station Connectivity The IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer is part of the IDEXX VetLab suite of analyzers all of which connect t...

Page 12: ...ous wavelengths Reading is done electro optically as follows LED Test pad Test strip Phototransistor A D converter analog to digital Microprocessor Semi quantitative result Cover Press here to open th...

Page 13: ...into an outlet NOTE Use only the power adapter supplied which is marked as supplying 7 5 V DC 3000 mA The cords from other power adapters may t in the power socket of the UA analyzer but may have the...

Page 14: ...he Start button to save your changes and return to the ready to measure mode For more information on setting the language date and time see pages 22 23 3 Before using the UA analyzer it must be calibr...

Page 15: ...tion appears on the display menu See the Troubleshooting section on pages 29 34 for more information IMPORTANT Always wear protective gloves when handling and disposing of veterinary samples Dispose o...

Page 16: ...ted automatically 8 Remove and dispose of the test strip Wipe any urine residue from the tray with a lint free wipe Figure 10 For more information about cleaning the tray see Cleaning the Test Strip T...

Page 17: ...methodology PRO protein neg TR 30 mg dL 100 mg dL 500 mg dL neg TR 0 3 g L 1 0 g L 5 0 g L neg TR 1 2 3 GLU glucose neg 50 mg dL 100 mg dL 300 mg dL 1000 mg dL neg 3 mmol L 6 mmol L 17 mmol L 56 mmol...

Page 18: ...nter the following information on the patient report printout Figure 12 or on the integrated diagnostic report generated by the IDEXX VetLab Station t PMMFDUJPO FUIPE PMM FUI t 7PMVNF 7PM t PMPS t MBS...

Page 19: ...button to return to the Main menu and then clear the memory To Clear Memory The Clear Memory option lets you clear all results from memory Press 1 Menu Press 2 Memory Press 3 Clear and then press Yes...

Page 20: ...options let you specify whether the UA analyzer is operating in a stand alone mode or is connected to other analyzers Press 1 Menu Press 2 Setup 1 Press 3 Modes Press 4 Interf Press an interface opti...

Page 21: ...y or SI arbitrary To Select a Single Unit Option Press 1 Menu Press 2 Setup 1 Press 3 Strip Press 4 Units Press 5 Single Press 6 Conv conventional units mg dL SI SI units or Arbitr arbitrary units 1 2...

Page 22: ...6 No key until you nd the rst parameter that you want to display in the patient report printout Once the desired parameter is found press the Yes key to select the parameter Continue this process unt...

Page 23: ...the t 12 24 button to change the time format Press the t Set button to access keys for changing the actual date and time Press the key to move the cursor from minutes to hours and to year day and mont...

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Page 25: ...rside of the test strip tray can be removed with a soft brush Dry the tray with a lint free wipe IMPORTANT Be careful not to damage the gray reference pad Figure 13 during cleaning and ensure that it...

Page 26: ...ct with urine IMPORTANT Only IDEXX VetLab UA Calibration Strips can be used with the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer 4 Press the Start button A beep sounds The tray advances slightly the retaining bar closes...

Page 27: ...mmonia based cleaners ink markers sprays disinfectants containing volatile liquids except isopropyl alcohol insecticides polish or room freshener Care should be taken not to spill any samples chemical...

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Page 29: ...strip tray is soiled or damaged Turn off the analyzer remove the test strip tray carefully clean and dry the tray for instructions see Cleaning the Test Strip Tray on page 25 and then recalibrate the...

Page 30: ...pads on the test strip were not completely moistened with urine Repeat the test using a new IDEXX UA strip Ensure that all of the test pads are completely moistened with urine For more information se...

Page 31: ...ay so that the edge of the tray is ush with the edge of the analyzer Power on the analyzer and wait for the self check process to complete E8 Tray Position Error E9 Wrong Tray Error The test strip tra...

Page 32: ...te E14 Interface Error Data did not transfer to the IDEXX VetLab Station Verify that the analyzer interface option is set to bidirectional mode For more information see Modifying the Interface Options...

Page 33: ...o obtain a relacement test strip tray E16 Reference Pad Error Top Close Printer Cover The printer cover is open Results did not print Close the printer cover and ensure that it locks properly To retri...

Page 34: ...ew IDEXX UA Strip For more information see Reading IDEXX UA Strips on page 15 Strong urine color The analyzer uses the compensation pad on the IDEXX UA Strip to compensate for the strong color Since t...

Page 35: ...ximum 15 W Standby 1 3 W System description Type re ectance photometer Light source six LEDs Wavelengths 565 nm green 3x 610 nm orange 3x Reader head 1 head with six LEDs Measuring cycle approximately...

Page 36: ...I protection The analyzer is classi ed as Category II for over voltage and Degree 2 for pollution according to IEC 664 Opening covers or removing parts of the analyzer except where this can be achieve...

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