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Helmer platelet agitators are intended to provide the continuous gentle agitation conditions required for the storage of platelet products. The devices are intended to be operated by personnel who have procedures in place for meeting FDA, AABB, EU or any other applicable regulations for the processing and storage of platelet products.
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Symbols found on the units The following symbols may be found on the agitator or agitator packaging: CE Mark (European units only) Earth / ground terminal Caution: Risk of damage to equipment or...
Stand Alone Installed in Incubator The platelet agitator may be used in a stand-alone configuration. Helmer Pro Series Platelet Agitator may be installed in a Helmer A power supply with adaptable plugs is available for stand-alone Pro Series Platelet Incubator. use. Select and install the desired plug prior to attaching the Connect the data cable and DC power cable supplied with the power supply to the agitator.
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Mounting Brackets Mounting brackets are included and may be installed for use inside the incubator or in stand-alone configuration. Install Mounting Brackets 1. Carefully place the agitator on its back on a solid surface allowing access to the bottom of the unit. 2. Locate the two nutserts in the right or left side toward the front of the unit and align with the two holes in the mounting bracket.
16 (2 per drawer/shelf) PF96-Pro 96 (12 per drawer/shelf) 32 (4 per drawer/shelf) PF48-Pro agitator with platelet bags (shown in a Helmer PC900-Pro incubator). CAUTION When opening drawer, grasp handle (not label holder). Open one drawer at a time. Open the drawer to be loaded and lay the platelet bags flat. The top of the storage frame may also be used for bag storage. Avoid stacking bags.
2. Switch the alarm ON/OFF switch ON. • Only Helmer Pro Series platelet agitator models may 3. Select alarm volume and alarm delay settings. be used with Pro Series platelet incubator models.
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Motion Alarm Controls Motion alarm switch. Alarm volume and delay controls When platelet agitator motion stops the motion alarm is activated. The alarm condition is communicated as follows: ♦ Red alarm LED on motion alarm switch flashes. ♦ Audible alarm buzzer sounds when in stand-alone mode, the motion alarm switch is turned on, adjustable alarm delay time has been exceeded, and volume has been turned up.
X, the agitator will not start/stop based on the platelet incubator door position. Stand Alone Installed in Incubator The door switch on Helmer platelet incubators controls whether Start / Stop Agitation the installed platelet agitator is turned on or off. When the 1. Select the desired speed from 40 to 80 CPM.
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Specifications Operating Standards These units are designed to operate under the following environmental conditions: ♦ Indoor use only ♦ Altitude (maximum): 2000 m ♦ Ambient temperature range: 15 °C to 35 °C ♦...
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Compliance Safety Compliance This device complies with the requirements of directive 93/42/EEC concerning Medical Devices, as amended by 2007/47/EC. 0086 This product is certified to applicable UL and CSA standards by a NRTL. This product is IECEE CB Scheme certified and complies with national differences for safety certification beyond IEC 61010-1-12 3rd edition. Environmental Compliance This device complies with the 2011/65/EU Directive for the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Maintenance Schedule Maintenance tasks should be completed according to the following schedule. Refer to the service manual for more detail on the various tasks. Note These are recommended minimum requirements. Regulations for your organization or physical conditions at your organization may require maintenance items to be performed more frequently, or only by designated service personnel.
Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Appendix A: Parts Front features (multiple models shown). Rear features (multiple models shown). Label Description Label Description Shelf Motion alarm switch Drawer guides/trolley Power cord (installed in incubator) Drawer Power cord (stand alone)
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Helmer Scientific i.Series - Platelet Agitator Operation Manual ® Right Side Right side features (multiple models shown). Label Description Label Description Drawer stop panel Agitator communication setting Agitator speed control Data cable port (stand-alone configuration only) Alarm volume control Communication cable...
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