RADIOMETER ABL800 FLEX, Operator'S Manual

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Measured
parameters New table for pleural liquid:
Parameter Unit Measuring
Range
Test
range
pH pH scale 6.300-8.000 7.0-7.5*
* If the measured values obtained lie outside the test range,
Radiometer advises you to repeat the measurement by means of
another method.
Indoor use statement added according to CSA regulations: Environmental
requirements
Location Indoor use only
Environmental
ratings Pollution degree 2 statement added according to CSA regulations:
Installation category II.
Pollution degree 2.
Clot detection A new feature is included in software version 6.06 of the following
products:

ABL7xx Series (XPE) analyzers

ABL800 FLEX analyzers

ABL800 BASIC analyzer.
The new feature enables the analyzer to detect clots caught in the
measurement chamber under the pH electrode. This document
describes it.
When to activate the clot-detection feature
It is especially beneficial to activate the clot detection feature in
analyzers frequently used to analyze samples known to be prone to
clotting, for example, samples drawn from umbilical cords. Once
activated clot detection is active during all sample measurements.
NOTICE: It is important to note that activating the feature will
delay measurement results by approximately one minute, even
though it only increases the measurement cycle time by five
seconds. It also increases consumption of Rinse solution, but this is
minimal.