Instruction for use URYXXON
®
500
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Instruction for use URYXXON
®
500 V 2.1 / 01.23
15. Connection of external devices
15.1 Computer
For detailed information about how to connect your instrument to a
PC, refer directly to the technical service.
15.2 Barcode reader / Keyboard
NOTICE
Switch off the device before connecting further devices. Do not
switch on the device until all data and power cables have been
fully set up and connected. Install a core ferrite before using
further devices.
WARNING
Be sure to read the safety instructions carefully before using the
external device. (barcode reader /keyboard).
To connect a barcode scanner or keyboard, turn off the instrument.
Connect the scanner /
keyboard via the PS/2 port with the
instrument. When using a barcode reader or keyboard, a split core
Ferrite has to be installed on the respective cable (10.5 mm, 1 MHz,
1 GHz, 270 ohm, STAR‑TEC Series). Turn on the instrument. The
scanner / keyboard will be recognized automatically and can be
used immediately.
15.3 Connection to a LIS
To connect the instrument to an existing LIS, you will need technical
support. To do so, contact your LIS provider.
16. Cleaning and maintenance
CAUTION
Biological Hazard: Urine residues
Urine and used test strips pose a risk of infection. Always
wear protective gloves when handling and disposal.
Dispose of used test strips according to the regulations
for handling potentially infectious material.
Generally, the instrument has to be turned off and disconnected
from the power supply, before you start cleaning it.
16.1 Daily cleaning
NOTICE
Do not clean the transport tray in a dish‑washer!
The transport tray and the waste container have to be cleaned
and emptied every day as to ensure the correct functioning of the
instrument.
Carefully remove the black transport tray from the housing. To do
so, pull on the black handle on the transport tray’s right side. Empty
the waste container. Rinse the table with clear water, afterwards
clean the transport tray with 70 – 85 % ethanol or isopropanol.
Make sure that the transport tray is dry before it is reinserted into
the device.
16.2 Weekly cleaning
NOTICE
Never use aggressive, organic solvents such as acetone for
cleaning the instrument. We recommend 70 % isopropanol for
cleaning.
Housing, transport rack and touch screen should be cleaned at
least once a week.
Wipe the housing with a damp cloth. Use 70 – 85 % ethanol or
isopropanol. Pay attention to a sufficient exposure time. Transport
plate, the surface underneath the transport table and the display can
be cleaned in the same way. Make sure that no water penetrates
the housing or gets into the printer.
We also recommend cleaning the transport rack on a regular basis
in the same way as the housing. Make sure not to use strongly
alkaline cleaning agents on the transport rack.
