epoc® Blood Analysis System Hardware Overview Online Training

Welcome to the epoc® Blood Analysis System Hardware Overview Online Training course. The epoc® Blood Analysis System is a portable blood analyzer that is comprised of three components: epoc® Reader epoc® Host Mobile Computer epoc® Test Card   Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Identify and locate major components of the epoc® Blood Analysis System Reader and describe their functions Identify and locate major components of the epoc® Blood Analysis System Host and describe their functions Describe the components of the epoc® Blood Analysis System Test Card Congratulations. You have completed the epoc® Blood Analysis System Hardware Overview Online Training Course. Listed below are the key points that have been presented. Take time to review the material before you proceed to the final quiz. Identify and locate the major components of the epoc® Reader and describe their functions Test Card Slot- Houses a card entry switch, barcode scanner, electrical contact for contacting the test card sensory module upon insertion. Also houses a thermal subsystem that heats the test cards measurement region to 37° C during a test Battery Status Indicator- Battery is fully charged when the indicator light is lit up a solid amber color. Battery is charging and powered on when the indicator light is flashing amber Test Status Indicator- Solid green indicates the Reader is ready to process a test card. Flashing green indicates the Reader is processing a test. Solid red indicates the Reader shows an error which needs to be resolved before processing any tests Power button- Lights up solid green when the Reader is powered on Docking Pivot- Provides a physical link between the epoc® Reader and Host. A pocket in the Docking Pivot accepts the blade section of the Host Cradle  Identify and locate the major components of the epoc® Host and describe their functions Barcode Scanner- Allows the user to scan text such as Patient ID directly into the Host Touchscreen and Manual Keypad- Touchscreen allows the operator to enter information into the host using the supplied stylus. Keypad allows the operator to enter information manually into the host. The red power button is located on the bottom left of the keypad  Rechargeable Battery and Host Cradle Blade- The Host houses a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. The cradle blade located at the bottom of the host must be inserted into the Readers' Docking Pivot in order for the battery to charge. The Host can operate normally while charging Identify and locate the major components of the epoc® Test Card Front of the Test Card- sensor module, test panel type, barcode, expiration date Back of the Test Card- measurement region, sensor surface, sealed valve, blood waste chamber, sealed calibrator reservoir, sample entry port Test Card Packaging- Each single-use Test Card is packaged by the manufacturer into a card pouch which also contains one (1) strip of desiccant. A tear notch is used to open the pouch. Fifty (50) card pouches are packed into boxes of 50 cards. Quantities of 50 Card Boxes are packed into larger shipping cartons.   The epoc® Blood Analysis System Reader is a simple-to-use raw signal acquisition peripheral. The Reader has a card slot for accepting a Test Card and an Electro-Mechanical Actuation Assembly for engaging the Test Card after it is inserted into the card slot. Components of the epoc Reader Learn about the components of the epoc Reader Base ImageHotspotsText BlocksImage FileThe power button is located on the Membrane switch and lights up solid green when the Reader is powered on.The test status indicator will light up green or red. If the solid green light is visible, the Reader is ready to process a test card. If a flashing green light is visible, the Reader is processing a test. If a solid red light is visible, the Reader shows an error which needs to be resolved before processing any tests.When the Reader is powered on and the battery status indicator shows a solid amber light, the battery to the reader is fully charged. If the Reader shows a flashing amber light, the Reader is powered on and the battery is charging.The Docking Pivot provides a physical link between the epoc Reader and Host. A pocket in the Docking Pivot accepts the blade section of the Host Cradle.The epoc Reader has a card slot for inserting test cards. Within the card slot is a card entry switch, a barcode scanner, an electrical contact for contacting the test card sensory module upon insertion and a thermal subsystem for heating the cards measurement region to 37° C during the test. The epoc® Host is a dedicated use mobile computer. The Host comes assembled in a cradle that features a Cradle Blade designed to mate with the Docking Pivot of the epoc® Reader. epoc Host Components Learn more about the epoc Host Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Barcode Scanner The Barcode Scanner allows the user to scan text, such as a Patient ID, directly into the host. The Barcode Scanner is located at the top of the Host and is activated by pressing the yellow button located in the center of the manual keypad, or by pressing the two scan buttons located on each side of the Host.The barcode scanner allows the user to scan text, such as patient ID, directly into the host. The barcode scanner is located at the top of the host and is activated by pressing the yellow button located in the center of the manual keypad, or by pressing the two scan buttons located on each side of the host. 2Touchscreen and Manual Keypad The epoc Host is equipped with a touchscreen and manual keypad. The touchscreen allows the operator to enter information into the host using the supplied stylus The keypad allows the operator to enter information manually into the host. The red power button is located on the bottom left of the keypad and allows the operator to manually turn the host on and off The epoc Host is equipped with a touchscreen and manual keypad. The touchscreen allows the operator to enter information into the host using the supplied stylus. The keypad allows the operator to enter information manually into the host. The red power button is located on the bottom left of the keypad and allows the operator to manually turn the host on and off 3Rechargeable Battery and Host Cradle Blade The epoc Host contains a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that is located inside the host. In order to charge the battery, the Host Cradle Blade, located on the bottom of the Host, must be inserted into the Docking Pivot located on the Reader. An LED charging indicator located on the top right corner of the Host shows when charging is in progress and when complete. Several hours may be required to fully recharge the battery. The Host can be operated normally while charging. The epoc Host contains a Lithium Ion rechargeable battery that is located inside the host. In order to charge the battery, the Host Cradle Blade, located on the bottom of the Host, must be inserted into the Docking Pivot located on the Reader. An LED charging indicator located on the top right corner of the Host shows when charging is in progress and when complete. Several hours may be required to fully recharge the battery. The Host can be operated normally while charging. The epoc single-use Test Card is comprised of an array of sensors on a sensor module mounted in a credit-card sized fluidic housing with a sample entry port and a sealed calibrator fluid reservoir. epoc test card Learn more about the epoc test card Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1Front of the epoc Test Card The front of the epoc single-use Test Card is comprised of four main components: Sensor module  Test panel type  Barcode  Test Card expiration date  View the text that corresponds to the number in the image. CalloutsThe Sensor ModuleTest panel typeBarcodeTest Card expiration dateThe front of the epoc single-use Test Card is comprised of four main components. The sensor module, the test panel type, the barcode, and the cards expiration date.2Back of the epoc Test Card The back of the single-use Test Card has six main components: Measurement region  Sensor surface  Sealed valve that is punctured once the card is entered into the card slot properly Blood waste chamber Sealed calibrator reservoir  Sample entry port View the text that corresponds to the number in the image. CalloutsMeasurement regionSensor surfaceSealed valveBlood waste chamberSealed calibrator reservoirSample entry portThe back of the single-use Test Card has six main components. The measurement region, the sensor surface, the sealed valve that is punctured once the card is entered into the card slot properly, the blood waste chamber, the sealed calibrator reservoir and the sample entry port. 3Test Card Packaging Each single-use Test Card is packaged by the manufacturer into a card pouch which also contains one (1) strip of desiccant. A tear notch is used to open the pouch. Twenty-five (25) card pouches are packed into boxes of 25 cards. Quantities of 50 Card Boxes are packed into larger shipping cartons. NOTE: Test cards with green labeling are packaged into a card pouch. Fifty (50) card pouches are packed into boxes of 50 cards. Quantities of 50 Card Boxes are packed into larger shipping cartons.  Each single-use Test Card is packaged by the manufacturer into a card pouch which also contains one (1) strip of desiccant. A tear notch is used to open the pouch. Twenty-five (25) card pouches are packed into boxes of 25 cards. Quantities of 50 Card Boxes are packed into larger shipping cartons. Please note that this learning material is for training purposes only!   For the proper use of the software or hardware, please always use the Operator Manual or Instructions for Use (hereinafter collectively “Operator Manual”) issued by Siemens Healthineers. This material is to be used as training material only and shall by no means substitute the Operator Manual. Any material used in this training will not be updated on a regular basis and does not necessarily reflect the latest version of the software and hardware available at the time of the training. The Operator's Manual shall be used as your main reference, in particular for relevant safety information like warnings and cautions.   Note: Some functions shown in this material are optional and might not be part of your system.   Certain products, product related claims or functionalities (hereinafter collectively “Functionality”) may not (yet) be commercially available in your country.  Due to regulatory requirements, the future availability of said Functionalities in any specific country is not guaranteed. Please contact your local Siemens Healthineers sales representative for the most current information. The reproduction, transmission or distribution of this training or its contents is not permitted without express written authority. Offenders will be liable for damages. All names and data of patients, parameters and configuration dependent designations are fictional and examples only. All rights, including rights created by patent grant or registration of a utility model or design, are reserved. epoc and all associated marks are trademarks of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics Inc., or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright © Siemens Healthcare GmbH Published by Siemens Healthcare GmbH ©  Siemens Healthcare GmbH, 2019 Please proceed to taking the course assessment.