Thermo Scientific BRAHMS direct Reader User Manual page 3

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Front and Rear View......................................................................................... 6
Keypad and Symbols ....................................................................................... 7
Software Menu Structure ................................................................................. 8
1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 9
1.1. Description ................................................................................................................... 9
1.2. About the Manual ......................................................................................................... 9
1.2.1. Content Changes Versus Previous Version ............................................................... 9
1.2.2. The Following Symbols are Used in This Manual .................................................... 10
2. Measurement Principle: Lateral Flow Immunoassay ..................... 11
3. System Specification ........................................................................ 12
3.1. Used Symbols for B·R·A·H·M·S direct Reader and Related Accessories .............. 12
3.2. Technical Specification ............................................................................................. 15
3.3. Storage and Shipment Conditions ............................................................................ 15
3.3.1. B·R·A·H·M·S direct Reader ........................................................................................ 15
3.3.2. B·R·A·H·M·S direct Reader Control .......................................................................... 15
3.4. Operating Conditions ................................................................................................ 15
3.5. Warnings and Precautions ........................................................................................ 16
3.5.1. Biological Hazard ....................................................................................................... 16
3.5.2. Electrical Safety ......................................................................................................... 17
3.5.3. Electromagnetic Compatibility .................................................................................. 17
3.6. Waste Management.................................................................................................... 17
3.7. Decontamination/Cleaning Procedure ...................................................................... 18
4. Starting ............................................................................................... 19
4.1. Installation .................................................................................................................. 19
4.1.1. Material Provided Including All System Components ............................................. 19
4.1.2. Barcode Scanner ....................................................................................................... 19
4.1.3. Connection of Power Supply and Barcode Scanner ............................................... 20
4.1.4. Load the Printer Paper ............................................................................................... 20
4.1.5. Switching the Instrument On and Off ....................................................................... 21
4.1.6. Select the Language .................................................................................................. 22
5. Lot Management ................................................................................ 24
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