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DESCRIPTION
The HEMOCHRON
Signature Elite
instrument is a hand-held device. It contains a
test chamber
which warms
a test cuvette to the required temperature, and it performs all operations to measure the clotting time of a
whole blood sample after it is placed in the test cuvette and the test is started by the operator.
Operator instructions are shown on the
display panel
, and the operator enters commands and information
using the
keypad
. When the test is completed, the results are shown on the display panel and stored in system
memory for printing or downloading.
The instrument includes a
barcode scanner
for reading of barcode labels.
Keypad
The front panel contains a keypad with various action keys as well as a number pad. The operator uses the
keypad to select a command or enter information.
Action keys
display a menu of commands according to the label on the key. For example, the
PRINT/SCAN
key
displays printing commands and enables scanning.
Number pad
(or
option
) keys are used to enter characters
for IDs or numbers for selection of commands.
Note:
The
0
(zero) key is used as both a numeral key and an action key.
Key
Purpose
START
Turn on the instrument or turn off instrument.
Initiate a test after the test cuvette has reached 37 °C ±1.0 °C and the sample is added.
barcode scanner
(laser aperture)
barcode label
number pad/
option keys
charge indicator
START key
action keys
display panel
keypad
test chamber
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