Idexx VETLAB UA, Operator'S Manual

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Contents
Preface ...............................................................................................................................................7
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................. 7
International Symbol Descriptions ......................................................................................................... 8
A Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................11
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Components ....................................................................................................................................... 12
How it Works ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Installing the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer ............................................................................................. 13
Connecting to the IDEXX VetLab Station ............................................................................................. 14
Powering on the Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 14
B Using the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer .......................................................................................15
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Self-Check ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Reading IDEXX UA Strips ................................................................................................................... 15
Sending Results to the IDEXX VetLab Station Computer ................................................................... 16
Patient Report Printout ......................................................................................................................... 16
C Modifying the Settings 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 Reflectance Range Limits ............................................................................................. 21
Changing the Display Language ......................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Parameter Options ............................................................................................................... 22
Changing the Date/Time...................................................................................................................... 22
D Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................25
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning the Test Strip Tray ................................................................................................................ 25
Calibrating the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer ........................................................................................ 26
Cleaning the Case ............................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Printer Paper ................................................................................................................. 27
Upgrading the Software....................................................................................................................... 27
E Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................29
Analyzer Notifications .......................................................................................................................... 29
F Appendix ....................................................................................................................................35
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 35
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 36
IDEXX Technical Support Contact Information .................................................................................... 37