ITC Hemochron Signature Elite Whole Blood Microcoagulation System - Manual (Page 5)

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DESCRIPTION
The HEMOCHRON Signature Elite instrument is a hand-held device. It contains a test chamber which warms
a test cuvette to the required temperature, and it performs all operations to measure the clotting time of a
whole blood sample after it is placed in the test cuvette and the test is started by the operator.
Operator instructions are shown on the display panel, and the operator enters commands and information
using the keypad. When the test is completed, the results are shown on the display panel and stored in system
memory for printing or downloading.
The instrument includes a barcode scanner for reading of barcode labels.
Keypad
The front panel contains a keypad with various action keys as well as a number pad. The operator uses the
keypad to select a command or enter information.
Action keys display a menu of commands according to the label on the key. For example, the PRINT/SCAN key
displays printing commands and enables scanning. Number pad (or option) keys are used to enter characters
for IDs or numbers for selection of commands.
Note: The 0 (zero) key is used as both a numeral key and an action key.
Key Purpose
START Turn on the instrument or turn off instrument.
Initiate a test after the test cuvette has reached 37 °C ±1.0 °C and the sample is added.
barcode scanner
(laser aperture)
barcode label
number pad/
option keys
charge indicator
START key
action keys
display panel
keypad
test chamber