Measurement Cartridge - Bayer HealthCare RapidPoint 400 Series Service Manual

Measurement Cartridge

The self-contained measurement cartridge is non-serviceable. It consists
of the fluidic components, reagents, and sensors that measure patient and
QC samples.
Measurement Cartridge
1 Internal fluidic components and reagents
2 Sensor module
3 Sample port
4 Input to waste bag
5 Primary alignment pin
6 Output from wash bag
7 Secondary alignment pin
In addition, the measurement cartridge contains the mechanical
components that interface with the following components:
• the reagent system with the peristaltic pumps
• the sensor module with the electronic components
• the wash/waste cartridge
• the thermal control
The external area of the cartridge consists of the platen area which
contains the pump tubing. When the measurement cartridge is installed
and locked into place, the roller cage of the base unit is positioned against
the pump tubing to move the reagents, the samples, and the wash fluids
through the system.
Rev. C Mechanical Descriptions 31