Thermal Probe Check - Abbott i-STAT 1 System Manual

Thermal Probe Check

Two thermal probes in the handheld maintain the cartridges at the correct temperature during
the testing cycle. This check should be performed every six months.
Note: If the handheld and simulator have been stored separately in areas where
the ambient temperature differs by more than 3 °C (5 °F), allow simulator and
handheld to stand in same place, out of drafts, for 30 minutes before inserting
the simulator into the handheld. Handle simulator as little as possible during this
procedure to maintain its thermal uniformity and stability.
1. Follow the procedure Checking Handheld with Electronic Simulator, located in the the Start-Up
section of this Manual.
2. When results are displayed, press the period key on the handheld to display the thermal
difference.
• If the value is between -0.1 and +0.1,
or equal to -0.1 or +0,1, continue to
use the handheld.
• If a FAIL message with a "t", Quality Check Code,
"--.--", or if the value is outside the acceptable range
of -0.1 to +0.1, repeat the procedure.
Contact Technical Support if the test fails a second time.
Art: 720660-00K, Rev. Date: 11-Oct-17
ID: 0233
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Thermal Diff:
-0.01C
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