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Vario Photometer DP 300 Operating Manual Version 5.11 / 5.11 SI...
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Dear customer, Thank you for selecting Diaglobal’s Vario Photometer and for the confidence you have placed in us. The Vario Photometer belongs to a new generation of small mobile instruments which are being developed by Diaglobal GmbH and are specially designed for on-site analysis.
Table of contents Page General information regarding the Photometer Installation Description of the instrument Power supply 3.1.1 Mains power operation 3.1.2 Network-independent operation Measuring system Service Calibration Maintenance Disturbances Disposal Required reagents and laboratory accessories Reagents / parameter list Control materials Laboratory aids Internal quality control Measuring process...
General information regarding the Photometer Device name: Vario Photometer Model: DP 300 Features: In-vitro diagnostics, measuring instrument for the determination of selected clinical-chemical parameters in blood, serum / plasma and liquor. The Vario Photometer fulfils the basic requirements of Appendix I of Directive 98/79/EC regarding in-vitro diagnostics.
Installation Please observe the following instructions for use: Insert the rechargeable battery if the instrument is to be used network- independent or connect the photometer to the power supply unit. Press the key <ON/ENTER> (Fig. 1) to activate the internal instrument check which is automatically carried out by the instrument.
3.1. Power supply The Vario Photometer can be operated as desired using a power supply, a (9V block) battery or (model 6F22 or PP3) rechargeable battery. 3.1.1 Mains power operation The power supply connector plug is connected to the instrument’s socket. The Vario Photometer is provided with a power supply unit (6-9V=) for operation at 230 V/50 Hz.
Service Calibration The instrument is works calibrated when supplied - it is not necessary for the customer to calibrate it. Maintenance After the expiration of warranty we recommend regular yearly maintenance of the instrument. Disturbances If any disturbances or problems occur, simply call us. We can answer most questions on the telephone.
LH 500 Pipette fix 500µL DZ 002 Minicentrifuge DZ 003 Dry block heater All reagent kits, control materials and other materials are supplied by Diaglobal GmbH and can be stored and transported together with the Vario Photometer in a practical case.
We recommend using the Diaglobal control caps BIL QS to check the accuracy of measurements of bilirubin. We recommend using the Diaglobal control caps DIA QS to check the accuracy and precision of the system photometer and reagent.
In case during the testing it should emerge that one of the device functions does not satisfy the required settings, the following display appears: <SERVICE> In this case please switch off the instrument. Please call the Service of Diaglobal GmbH (tel. 0049 / 30 / 6576 2597) or contact your speciality retailer. Test selection Press the <ON / ENTER>...
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Measurement range controls The measurement ranges of all measurement results indicated in the display become verified by an integrated measurement range control. An error display appears when exceeding the measurement range. All measurement ranges, which are separately defined for each parameter, are documented in the respective package inserts as well as in the operating manual, chapter 9, technical data.
General Guidelines and Notes EC Directives 1. Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic devices EN / ISO standards 2. EN ISO 9001:1994, Quality Management Systems, Model for quality assurance in design, development, production, installation and servicing 3. EN ISO 13485, Medical devices, Requirements for regulatory purposes 4.
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If SERVICE appears after the device check, the device has a fault. In this case, please contact our customer service at +49 (0) 30-6576-2597. Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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7. Turn cuvette upside down 8. First press ON/ENTER 9. Timing appears several times Thereafter insert cuvette in Wait for result photometer Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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Insert cuvette 2, read the measuring value, remove Pay attention to correct assign- Timing appears cuvette ment and sequence of samples! Wait for result etc. Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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Turn cuvette upside down First press ON/ENTER CHO 142 starter cap several times Thereafter insert cuvette in photometer Timing appears Wait for result Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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Insert cuvette with sample samples is carried out. (fig. 13) in photometer Pay attention to correct assignment Read result and sequence of samples! Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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In regard to serial sample (fig. 3) into photometer measurement Read result After blank setting any number of additional samples can be measured Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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Time (10 minutes) is displayed Serial measurement up to 20 samples: procedure is similar to serial measurement of LAC 142 Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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(Fig. 3) into the device After blank setting any number of additional samples Read the measured value can be measured Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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8. Read the measured value, remove cuvette and repeat the process in the same way with all other cuvettes, starting from pt 3. Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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7. Turn cuvette upside down 8. First press ON/ENTER 9. Timing appears several times Thereafter insert cuvette in Wait for result photometer Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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Hint: Pay attention to an even load of the centrifuge! Minicentrifuge Order-No.: DZ 002 Microvette Order-No.: LH 031 (100 pc. per pack.) Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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First press ON/ENTER, thereafter insert cuvette into photometer Wait for result and compare it with the target value specified in the package insert Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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LAC 142 Lactate LOD-PAP up to 20 samples LAC 342 Lactate-Rapid LOD-PAP not possible TRI 142 Triglycerides GPO-PAP up to 20 samples Diaglobal GmbH · Köpenicker Straße 325 · 12555 Berlin · +49 (0)30 6576 2597 · info@diaglobal.de · www.diaglobal.de...
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