I-Stat Alinity Electronic Simulator; Principles Of Operation; Specifications - Abbott i-STAT Alinity Operation Manual

Overview
The Electronic Simulator is a quality control device used to evaluate the i‑STAT Alinity instrument's ability
to read the electronic signal from a cartridge. When inserted into an i‑STAT Alinity instrument, the
Electronic Simulator initiates a suite of self checks which verify the electronic and thermal functionality
used with all cartridge types. The Electronic Simulator is designed for use only with the i‑STAT Alinity
instrument.
Abbott Point of Care requires that a successful Electronic Simulator test is performed every 6 months.
For instructions on using the Electronic Simulator, refer to the i‑STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator Getting
Started Guide. In this document, see information in the section Perform Electronic Simulator Testing.

Principles of Operation

The Electronic Simulator has a ceramic insert on the testing end. When the Electronic Simulator pathway
is initiated and the simulator is inserted, the instrument contacts the ceramic strip as it would the
contact pads on a cartridge. The ceramic strip isolates the pins from the protective grounds allowing the
internal electronics to verify measurement of the current used with the cartridges. Additionally, two
thermistors in the thermal system are measured to ensure they produce consistent readings.

Specifications

Dimensions: Height x Width x Length
i-STAT Alinity — System Operations Manual

1.6 - i-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator

i-STAT Alinity Electronic Simulator Specifications
2.8 in (6.9 cm) x .6 in (1.6 cm) x 4.3 in (10.8 cm)
without cap
2.8 in (6.9 cm) x .6 in (1.6 cm) x 4.4 in (11.1 cm) with
cap
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Rev. Date: 16-May-2022