Functional Components; Bilichek Hand-Held Unit (Hhu) - Respironics BiliChek User Instruction Manual

Power Supply
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Input .................................................................................................................................................... 100-250 V, 47-63 Hz
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Output ................................................................................................................................................... 12 VDC, 2.75 Amp
Environmental Conditions for Use
BiliChek System and BiliCal™ Individual Calibration Tip may be stored at -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) with
noncondensing relative humidity of 95% for a duration of at least 24 hours.
BiliChek System and BiliCal Individual Calibration Tip are intended to operate between temperatures of 5°C to 40°C
(41°F to 104°F) with 0% to 85% relative humidity without condensation.

9.0 FUNCTIONAL COMPONENTS

9.1 BiliChek® Hand-Held Unit (HHU)
The BiliChek Hand-Held Unit consists of the following functional components:
1. TRIGGER button -- The single button on the bottom of the unit is called the TRIGGER. It is used to initiate
calibration and patient measurement.
2. FUNCTION buttons -- The two buttons on the top side are FUNCTION buttons. The teal button on
the left is referred to as F1, and the gray button on the right as F2. These are used to initiate
non-routine functions such as set-up, changing time and date etc.
3. BiliCal Individual Calibration Tip -- This tip serves five purposes:
a) device calibration before each patient measurement,
b) protection of the fiber-optic probe,
c) protection of the surface of the calibration material,
d) positioning aid to ensure proper placement of the probe,
e) a clean surface for each patient measurement.
4 Display window -- The display window shows the bilirubin measurement, time and date, audio and
battery icons, Measurement Status Indicator (MSI) as well as other system and error messages.
5. Battery pack -- Located in the bottom portion of the handle, it provides the electrical energy to
operate the various components.
BiliChek Hand-Held Unit
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