V8 Schematic; V8 System Description - helena V8 NEXUS Operator's Manual

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V8 Operator Manual
Serum Protein 6-band.
Serum Protein SPE.
Serum Protein 6-band Zoom.
Urine Protein 6-band.
Urine Protein SPE.
Urine Protein 6-band Zoom.
Immunodisplacement (IgG, IgA, IgM, Kappa, Lambda).
Fast CE.
Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin.
Haemoglobin IEF.
Haemoglobin A1c.
Sensitivity
Detection of serum proteins at 208mg/L (Method dependent).
Detection of urine proteins at 20mg/L.
Data processing
Unlimited capacity for patient storage in single session.
Trace capture.
Trace editing.
Statistical calculation and display.
Quantitated calculation and display.
Database flagging of patient status.
Bi-directional communication; import and export of patient data and results.
Immunodisplacement image capture & linkage to scan traces.
Multiple search parameters with overlay capacity.
Expert System.
Automatic LIMS query.
Report printing
Full in-built desktop publishing package.
Q.C. and validation
Levey-Jennings and statistics reports.
User interface
Platinum – advanced diagnostic software.
Dimensions
895mm (width) × 680mm (depth) × 680mm (height).
Weight
V8 Instrument weighs 72kg.
Connections
Ethernet connection from V8 to PC.
Ethernet connection to LIS / lab network.
USB connection to peripheral utilities.
Serial RS232 to LIS.
Power
Typical consumption of 489 VA (normal operation).
Internal power supplies deliver up to 650 W.
Environmental operating conditions
Ambient temperature 15-30°C.
Non-condensing relative humidity between 35% and 80%.
Maximum altitude of 2000 metres.

V8 schematic

The following schematic highlights and describes all the component parts important to the safe operation of your V8. Please refer to
Part Five of this manual for correct operating instructions.

V8 system description

The V8 system combines a bench-top analyser and a free-standing PC pre-loaded with Platinum software for instrument
management and results analysis. The system is self-sufficient enabling an efficient out-of-box installation requiring only electrical
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