SOTOX A™ MOBILE ANALY ZER | USER GUIDE
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2. GET TING STARTED
The number of tests that the analyzer can perform from one full battery charge will vary depending on the type of SoToxa™ Test Cartridge
that is being used, the environmental conditions, the age of the analyzer, whether results are printed and whether the questionnaire
function is being used.
If the battery level reaches critically low level the screen will display a nearly empty battery symbol with the final bar red. The battery symbol
in the status bar will have a red outline. The screen will appear for a few seconds before the analyzer turns off.
See the following section 2.7 Charging the analyzer, for how to charge the Analyzer when the batteries are low.
2.7
Charging the analyzer
The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer is supplied with a partially charged battery which is secured within the analyzer. To charge the battery, connect
the analyzer to an electrical outlet as follows:
Step 1: Insert the AC power cable into the power supply unit.
Step 2: Connect the power supply unit to the power supply connector port located at the top of the analyzer.
Step 3: Connect to the corresponding AC power socket.
Upon connecting the power outlet the charging status light above the display will illuminate. A red light means the battery is charging, a green
light indicates the battery is fully charged.
The charging status light will only be illuminated when connected to an electrical outlet.
In order to ensure maximum battery life, charge the analyzer battery for a minimum of 5 hours before running the analyzer on
battery power.
It is recommended to charge the printer every time the analyzer is charged; if the SoToxa™ Mobile Test System is in storage, the analyzer and
printer should be charged every 2-3 months to ensure the batteries remain in good condition.
2.8
Tilt sensor
The SoToxa™ Mobile Analyzer should be used in a horizontal plane, and once the SoToxa™ Oral Fluid Collection Device has been inserted it
must be kept as still and flat as possible throughout testing to prevent disruption to the test. The analyzer has a built-in tilt sensor which will
display a warning on the screen when the analyzer is tilted beyond the acceptable range. If tilting is not corrected immediately, this may
result in a test error.
