Operating Characteristics; Cleaning The Simulator - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Operating
Characteristics
Even when the internal Electronic Simulator is enabled, an external Electronic
Simulator is needed:
The external Electronic Simulator should be stored in the box in which it
is shipped and the blue cap should be replaced after each use to protect the
contact pads.
Stored Result The results of the Simulator test are stored as a distinct record in the analyzer
and can be transmitted to the Central Data Station.
Use ... Use of the Electronic Simulator is described further in the Quality Control
section of this manual.
Cleaning the Before cleaning, cover the connector area with the blue rubber boot. This
Simulator
will minimize the possibility of any cleaning fluid getting into the simulator
housing, thus contaminating the internal circuitry.
Clean the simulator with a gauze pad moistened with any of the cleaning
agents approved for the analyzer, listed on page 17-1 of this manual.
Rinse the simulator using another gauze pad moistened with water and dry.
DO NOT IMMERSE THE SIMULATOR IN ANY FLUID, AT ANY TIME.
If the connector itself is contaminated, the user should contact their Support
Representative and arrange to have the simulator returned.
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Operating Characteristics

Dimensions Height 1.9 cm
Width 7.0 cm
Length 9.0 cm
Weight 85 g
Operating Same as Analyzer
Temperature being tested
Operating Ambient 0-90% RH
Humidity non-condensing
(as shipped)
Storage Temperature -20-50˚C
(-4-122˚F)
• to validate an internal simulator failure.
• to reset the internal simulator schedule if a
simulator test might interrupt testing, such
as in a CVOR.
Note: CVOR = Cardiovascular Operating Room
• for on-demand testing at any time.
• to perform the thermal probe check.
• to access the Proficiency and Calibration Verification test paths on
the i-STAT Portable Clinical Analyzer.
Art: 714367-01C Rev. Date: 25-Aug-11