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RAPIDPoint® 500 Blood Gas Systems Hardware Overview Online Training

Locate major system components and determine their function as foundation to setup and operate the analyzer.

Welcome to the RAPIDPoint® 500 Analyzer Hardware Overview Online Training course. The RAPIDPoint® 500 Analyzer is intended for near-patient and laboratory testing of blood gases, electrolytes, metabolites, nBili, total hemoglobin, and hemoglobin derivatives in arterial and venous whole blood samples. Select Next to continue. Identify system hardware components and their functions Identify system replaceable cartridges At the successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Select Next to continue. Congratulations. You have completed the Hardware Overview Online Training course for the RAPIDPoint® 500 Analyzer. Listed below are the key points that have been presented.  Take time to review the material before you proceed to the final quiz.   Components and functions The display/printer assembly consists of a touch screen display which provides system access, on-board printer, and paper advance knob. The carry handle enhances system portability. The system door electronically locks, securing the Measurement and Wash/Waste cartridges. It also houses the on-board bar code scanner. The Cartridge Interface Assembly secures the measurement cartridge to the analyzer and provides the necessary pumps, valves, and connections to the electrochemical sensors. It includes the lever that attaches the contact assembly to the measurement cartridge. The AQC latch secures the AQC Cartridge to the analyzer. USB ports are used to update sofware version, back up data, and connect an external printer. Ethernet port is used to interface the analyzer to RAPIDComm® Data Management system or Hospital LIS through the Hospital IT network. The serial port is used to connect the analyzer to a RAPIDComm® workstation if required. The external, hand held, bar code scanner can be used to enter package QC ranges, enter operator password badge, or input patient identification information. CO-ox lamp is used to read hemoglobin and nBili sample and QC results.   Replaceable cartridges There are 3 replaceable cartridges. The Measurement Cartridge houses the electro-chemical measurment sensors and CO-ox sample chamber,  It also contains the 200 solution, 0 solution and RCX calibrants required for system calibration and is replaced monthly or when available tests are consumed.  The Wash/Waste cartridge supplies the wash solution used after each sample and calibration and collects all system waste. It is replaced every 10 days or 250 samples. The Measurment and Wash/Waste cartridges are located behind the electronically locked door. The AQC cartridge is attached to the AQC latch assembly and is replaced monthly. This cartridge supplies levels 1, 2 and 3 quality control material. The integrated AQC valve selects control levels selected or programmed to run. Select Next to continue. In this section, you will learn about the hardware components and their functions that make up the RAPIDPoint® 500 Analyzer. RAPIDPoint® 500 Components/Functions Learn about the hardware components and functions of the RAPIDPoint® 500 Analyzer. Slide NumberText BlocksCalloutsAudio ScriptImage File1 Display/Printer Assembly The display/printer assembly consists of a touch screen display which provides system access, onboard printer, and paper advance knob. The display/printer assembly angle of view is adjustable. Select Next to continue. Note: If audio does not automatically start, select the play arrow in the top left to begin.CalloutsTouchscreen Paper Advance KnobPrinterLatchThe display/printer assembly consists of a touchscreen, onboard printer and paper advance knob. The view angle can be adjusted by using a latch at the top of the assembly.2Carry Handle The carry handle on top of the system is to enhance the portability of the system. Select Next to continue. CalloutsCarry HandleLocated on the top of the system, the carry handle enhances portability of the unit.3System Door The system door electronically locks, securing the Measurement and Wash/Waste cartridges from unintentional removal from the system. It also houses the on-board barcode scanner. Select Next to continue. CalloutsBarcode ScannerMeasurement CartridgeWash/Waste CartridgeThe area behind the system door houses the on-board barcode scanner and the Measurement and Wash/Waste cartridges. The system door locks electronically to prevent unintentional removal of the cartridges.4Cartridge Interface Assembly The Cartridge Interface Assembly secures the measurement cartridge to the analyzer and provides the necessary pumps, valves and connections to the electrochemical sensors to operate the cartridge. It also includes a lever which attaches the contact assembly to the measurement cartridge. Select Next to continue. CalloutsLeverThe Cartridge Interface Assembly secures the measurement cartridge to the analyzer and provides the necessary pumps, valves and connections to the electrochemical sensors to operate the cartridge. It also includes a lever which attaches the contact assembly to the measurement cartridge.5 AQC Latch The AQC latch assembly (located behind the AQC Cartridge) secures the AQC Cartridge to the analyzer. The integrated AQC valve selects the AQC control requested or programmed to run. Select Next to continue.   CalloutsAQC CartridgeThe AQC latch assembly secures the AQC Cartridge to the analyzer. The integrated AQC valve selects the AQC control requested or programmed to run.6 USB Ports The USB ports can be used to update the software version. They can copy trace logs, patient or QC result files to a USB memory stick. Select Next to continue.   The USB ports provide access to update software. They also are used to copy trace logs, patient or QC result files to a USB memory stick. 7Ethernet Port, Serial Port (RS232) and External Barcode Scanner The Ethernet Port is used to interface the analyzer to the RAPIDComm® Data Management System or Hospital LIS through the Hospital IT network. The serial port is used to connect the analyzer to a RAPIDComm® Workstation, if configured. The external, hand held, barcode scanner can be used to enter packge QC ranges, enter operator password badge, or input patient identification information. Select Next to continue. CalloutsEthernet PortSerial PortExternal Barcode Scanner connectionThe Ethernet Port is used to interface the analyzer to the RAPIDComm® Data Management System or Hospital LIS through the Hospital IT network. 8AC Receptacle and power switch The AC receptacle is used to attach the power input cord to the analyzer. The power switch starts up the analyzer. Select Next to continue. CalloutsPower SwitchAC ReceptacleThe AC receptacle and power switch are located on the back of the instrument.9CO-ox Lamp Assembly The CO-ox lamp is used by the Cooximeter to read Hemoglobin and nBili samples and QC results. When complete, select the X in the upper right corner to close the window and continue.CalloutsCO-ox LampThe CO-ox lamp, located on the back of the system, is used by the Cooximeter to read hemoglobin and nBili samples and QC results. There are 3 replaceable cartridges used to operate the system: Wash/Waste Cartridge Measurement Cartridge AQC Cartridge Replaceable Cartridges Learn about the replaceble cartridges for the RAPIDPoint Series analyzers. Tab TitleTextWash/Waste Cartridge The Wash/Waste cartridge is located behind the electronically locked door attached to the measurement cartridge. It is replaced every 10 days or 250 samples. The Wash/Waste cartridge supplies the wash solution used after each sample and calibration. It also collects all system waste. Measurement Cartridge The Measurement Cartridge is replaced monthly or when available tests are consumed. The cartridge is located behind the electronically locked door installed on the cartridge interface assembly. The Measurement Cartridge houses the electro-chemical measurment sensors and CO-ox sample chamber,  It also contains the 200 solution, 0 solution and RCX calibrants required for system calibration.   AQC Cartridge The AQC cartridge is replaced monthly. It is attached to the AQC latch assembly. The integrated AQC valve selects control levels selected or programmed to run. When complete, select the X in the upper right corner to close the window and continue.