The analyzer communicates to the operator through the display screen. The display gives procedural
instruction, indicates the status of the analyzer, and presents error messages.
The operator provides information to the analyzer through the touchscreen — for details, see
screen" on page
3-6.
The rotor drawer slides out from the front of the analyzer, transports the reagent rotor into the analyzer,
and positions it for analysis.
Two power supply cords are provided: one connects to the power adapter and to the back of the ana-
lyzer, while the other connects the power adapter to power supply (a surge protector designed for use
with a computer is recommended). The external adapter changes the electrical outlet voltage to the DC
voltage required by the analyzer.
The analyzer includes a USB connector and a network port, which can be used for various communica-
tion links. See
"Connecting to an External Computer" on page 11-1
The operator can easily carry the analyzer using the recessed handle incorporated into the top of the
unit.
3.4.1
Touchscreen
The operator communicates with the analyzer through a touchscreen.
Turn the analyzer on or off by pressing and holding the Power
button on the front of the instrument.
Note:
Before powering off the analyzer, be sure to
remove and dispose of any rotor in the instru-
ment.
To open or close the drawer, touch
touchscreen. When open, the operator can insert or remove a
reagent rotor (see
"Collecting Samples" on page
the drawer containing a reagent rotor begins the analysis.
The operator uses on-screen keyboard to input
patient information.
3-6
or
on the
Analyze
Close
4-2). Closing
Set Up and Analyzer Description
for details.
Power
button
"Touch-