Stat Fax 303 Plus, Руководство оператора

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38 Stat Fax 303 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. J Awareness Technology, Inc.
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Check your display and printed results during operation. Your display and printer provide
useful information such as the values you enter, the mode of operation you select, whether or
not you remembered to blank, and all absorbance readings. Monitoring the printer and display
during operation may help you detect an error in the making.
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Check the calibration and linearity of your instrument against some standard reference
periodically. DRI-DYE
® Check Strips are recommended.
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Appropriate controls should be run with each assay as indicated in the package inserts of the
chemistry products used. If controls do not give expected results, the assay is invalid.
3.3 Maintenance
It is important to follow the installation instructions carefully, using only a suitable power supply
and placing the instrument with the proper clearance for good air circulation around it. Excessive
vibration should be avoided. During shipments, use the original packing material or other
suitable protective foam.
This reader is essentially a maintenance free instrument. To ensure maximum trouble free
operation, the instrument need only be kept dry. Although the filters are well sealed, their life
may be decreased if the instrument is maintained in a very humid environment (greater than
80% humidity). Using the instrument in an air conditioned room is recommended for humid
climates. Extreme temperature shock is also harmful to the filters. Maximum changes of 5ºC per
minute are recommended especially at the lower limits of -50ºC, where permanent damage may
occur. The upper limits of adequate performance for the filters are 120ºC. The instrument is
designed for use at 20ºC and performs according to specifications in the range of 18-35ºC.
Cleaning should be done only when obviously necessary. Use a dry cloth or duster to remove
dry dust and dirt. Use only a slightly damp, soft cloth to clean up spills. Water or 70%
isopropanol may be used to dampen the cloth. Use of other chemicals or abrasive scrubbing
may damage the cover. Be careful not to soak liquids up under the keyboard overlay. If this
happens, simply allow the keyboard to dry before resuming operation. Such a spill does not
present a hazard, but may cause temporary malfunction of the keys.