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Osmo1
®
Single-Sample Micro-Osmometer User Guide
Chapter 2
Osmo1 user interface
This section describes elements and icons that appear in
the Osmo1 user interface.
2.1 Touchscreen
The Osmo1 provides a touchscreen on the front of the
instrument where you will interact with the unit
(Figure 8). From there, you can set parameters, enter
commands, view data, and perform other Osmo1
functions.
Touchscreen
Figure 8: Osmo1 touchscreen
To use the touchscreen, gently tap your selection using
the tip of your finger. Avoid tapping with the flat of your
finger; the screen is designed to read gentle finger
pressure.
CAUTION:
Never use sharp objects, fingernails, pens,
pencils, or anything that would leave a mark on the
screen or damage it.
2.2 Common screen elements
Table 2 lists elements that appear on many screens.
Item
Description/Use
Status indicator:
•
Green:
Normal operation
•
Red:
System error condition
•
Yellow:
Test in progress
•
Orange:
IDs required
Current date and time
Sampler-tip status:
•
White:
Displays number of
sampler tips remaining in box
(while count is 50 or higher).
•
Yellow:
Displays “<50” when
the number of sampler tips
remaining is less than 50.
System tray may contain:
•
Legend of LIS connection
colors
•
Assistance contact info
•
Message alert
Tap icon to display contents.
Tap to display the Home screen
(not displayed on the Home
screen)
Table 2: Common screen elements