Roche OMNI C, Instructions For Use Manual

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1 Introduction
Instructions for Use, Roche OMNI C, Rev. 4.0, December 2002
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1.7.3 Printer
The low-noise 2" thermal printer with integrated paper cutter for roll paper is located
underneath the printer cover.
1.7.4 Measurement chamber
The measurement chamber with the electrodes and the tHb/SO
2
module are located under-
neath the instrument cover.
The electrodes are flow-through electrodes with a visible sample channel.
The tHb / SO
2
-module is an optical sensor module for determining the levels of total hemo-
globin (tHb) and oxygen saturation (SO
2
) in whole blood.
1.7.5 Pump
A peristaltic pump transports the sample and the operating fluids inside the instrument.
1.7.6 Flap
When opening the flap, notice two definitive locking positions:
• Flap position 1 (half opened) – Syringe mode—for syringes and ampoules
•
Flap position 2 (completely opened) – Capillary mode—for capillaries and microsam-
plers
1.7.7 Bottle compartment
The calibration solutions and the waste container are located behind the bottle compart-
ment cover.
1.7.8 Power supply
This unit contains the mains power switch and the mains power connector.
Position of the mains switch
Fig. 4
Off
On