ITC Avoximeter 4000 Whole Blood CO-Oximeter - Manual (Page 13)

ITC AVOXimeter 4000 Operator’s Manual
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The ITC AVOXimeter 4000 (Figure 1) is a tabletop device for use at the bedside. It contains a test
hamber which performs all operations to measure the concentrations of reduced oxyhemoglobin
( xyhemoglobin satur , carboxyhemo Hb), and methemoglobin
(MetHb) of a whole blood sample after th inserts a te vette containing the sample
into the test chamber.
The concentration of total hemoglobin (tHb), the relative f
(%COHb) and methemoglobin (%MetHb), and the ox
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then automatically calculated and reported.
Eac eter 4000 is calibrated at the factory. The ITC A 00 ca
oper om its internal batteries or from the AC charged
whenever the AC Adapter is connected.
Description
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HHb), o ation (%0
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e operator
globin (CO
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ractions of carboxyhemoglobin
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h ITC AVOXim
ated either fr
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adapter. The batteries are
Figu imeter 4000 Oximeter
Fro
The front panel (Figure 2) contains the test chamber, ke
re 1. ITC AVOX
nt Panel
a ypad with the key, action and
ns menu keys, number keys, and a display panel. Opera or instructio are shown on the display
pane
r enters commands and information using the keypad.
Whe mpleted, the results are shown on the
mem ent or future printing.
The display panel is illuminated to enhance visibility in low light conditions. The illumination can
be adjusted (or turned off) to conserve power during battery operation.
Test Cuvette
t
l, and the operato
n the test is co
ory for curr
display panel and stored in system
Finger Grip
Display
Panel
Keypad
Test Cuvettes
Optical QC
ers Filt
Test Chamber
Tempera
Prob
ture
e Printer (Optional)
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