Arkray AUTION ELEVEN AE-4022, Руководство по эксплуатации

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Chapter 1 Before Using the AE-4022
AE-4022
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1.1 Outline of the AE-4022
1.1.1 AE-4022 Features
 Compact and lightweight, with simple structure
The instrument has a minimal installation footprint of just the area of an A4-size sheet of paper. It can be installed in
various locations and can be carried easily, thanks to its lightweight construction and minimal weight of approx.
3.6 kg. Despite its compactness, the device has sophisticated functions such as a display, built-in printer, section that
removes surplus urine, test strip feed mechanism, mechanism for automatically discarding used test strips, and a
back-up memory that can store the results of up to 520 measurements.
 Semi-automatic operation
The user dips test strips into samples and then places them on the test strip tray. The user does not need to pour samples
from collection cups into sample vessels. Small volume samples can also be measured easily.
 Dipping timing signal
A buzzer can be set to signal the optimum dipping timing. The user can then dip all test strips for the correct period of
time by paying attention to the buzzer, which keeps the test strip reaction time constant.
 Measurement of one sample every seven seconds
The instrument measures one sample every seven seconds at its maximum speed, thus enabling a maximum system
output of 514 samples per hour.
 Measurement auto-stop
When the instrument detects that no test strip is placed on the test strip tray, it automatically stops measurement.
 Auto start, and non-directional test strip placement
The instrument automatically detects a test strip when placed on the test strip tray and starts measurement.
Measurement can be performed regardless of the test strip orientation (pointing right or left).
 Test strip type auto-detection
The instrument automatically identifies the type of test strips (assuming they have auto-classification marks) and
performs the appropriate measurements.
 Temperature correction
The optimum ambient temperature range for AUTION ELEVEN measurements using test strips is from 20 to 25°C.
However, even when the ambient temperature is out of this range, at temperatures from 10 to 30°C, the instrument’s
temperature correction function compensates for any deviation caused by temperature. For ambient temperatures
outside the 10 to 30°C range, the instrument may not obtain proper measurement results for certain measurement
items.
 Color tone determination
In addition to the measurement of each measurement item, the instrument measures the color tone of samples. The
instrument measures shading and hue, and obtains finely graduated urine color tone data corresponding to 23
categories.
(See “Technology and Scientific Principles” on page vi)