Abaxis VetScan HM5 User manual

Operator’s Manual

VetScan HM5
Hematology System
Original User’s Manual
For Veterinary Use Only
Customer and Technical Support
For USA: 1-800-822-2947
[email protected]
For Europe: [phone]
[email protected]
For U.K. :[phone]
[email protected]
September 2018
PN: 790-7013 Rev. F Text
© 2018, Abaxis, Inc.
Union City, CA 94587

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IMPORTANT: READ BEFORE USING THE VETSCAN®HM5 HEMATOLOGY ANALYZER
FOR THE FIRST TIME
To get started quickly, please see the Quick Reference Guide in the pocket of this Operator’s Manual.
Fill in this information for future reference.
Serial number (from the back of the unit): .................................................................................................
Date of installation: ........................................................................................................................................
Distributor name and address: ....................................................................................................................
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VetScan is a registered trademark of Abaxis, Inc.
September 2018
PN: 790-7013 Rev. F
Abaxis, Inc.
3240 Whipple Road
Union City, CA 94587 USA
European Representative:
Abaxis Europe GmbH
Bunsenstr. 9-11
64347 Griesheim, GERMANY
Abaxis UK Limited
Chessingham Park
Common Road
Dunnington, YO19 5SE York UK

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents TOC-1
Section 1: General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2 HM5 System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.3 Touchscreen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Section 2: Installing the VetScan HM5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1 Choosing a Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3 Initializing the VetScan HM5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9
Section 3: Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1 Settings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2 Printer Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.3 General Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.4 Measurement Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.5 Date and Time Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.6 Communication Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.7 Admin Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Section 4: Running a Sample. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
4.1 Collecting and Handling Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2
4.2 Storing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3
4.3 Before Performing an Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.4 Running a Blank Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.5 Running a Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7
4.6 Adjusting the Lyse Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
4.7 Interpreting Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9
Section 5: Quality Control and Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1
5.1 Quality Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2
5.2 Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Section 6: Maintenance & Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1
6.1 Preventive Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2
6.2 Automatic Self-Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
6.3 Changing the Reagent Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9
6.4 Software Upgrades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-12
6.5 Auto Maintenance Flush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
6.6 Peristaltic Pump Tubing Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-13
Section 7: User Permissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1
7.1 User Permission Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-2
7.2 Adding Users and Passwords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-3
7.3 Logging In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
7.4 Automatic Login Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

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Section 8: Shutdown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1
8.1 Shutting Down the Analyzer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2
Section 9: Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1
9.1 Warning Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2
9.2 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-8
9.3 Evaluating Unexpected Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9.4 Additional Cleanings and Processes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-15
9.5 Printer Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-22
Section 10: Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-1
10.1 VetScan HM5 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-2
10.2 Linearity Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-3
10.3 Precision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-4
Section A: Introduction to Veterinary Hematology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
A.1 Function of Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2
A.2 Composition of Blood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
A.3 Blood Cell Parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-4
A.4 Normal Hematology Ranges. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
A.5 Veterinary Hematology References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Section B: Operating Principles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1
B.1 Complete Blood Count (CBC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
B.2 Measurement Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2
B.3 Hemoglobin Determination. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6
B.4 Measured and Calculated Parameters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-7
B.5 Measured and Calculated Values . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-8
Section C: Potential Sample Interferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1
Section D: Veterinary Case Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1
D.1 Normal Level Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-2
D.2 Dogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-3
D.3 Cats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-9
D.4 Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-12
Section E: CBC Parameters and Associated Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-1
E.1 White Blood Cell Parameters and Associated Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-2
E.2 Red Blood Cell Parameters and Associated Indications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-3
E.3 Platelet Parameters and Associated Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E-4
Section 1: Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

Section 1
General Information 1-1
General Information
This section provides general information about the Abaxis
VetScan HM5 Hematology System.
Section Contents
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.1 Customer and Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.1.2 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
1.2 HM5 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2.1 Main Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4
1.2.2 Power Supply and Power Cord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.3 Reagents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.4 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.3 Touchscreen Icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8

1-2 General Information
1.1 Introduction
The VetScan HM5 hematology analyzer is a compact, fully automated cell counter for in-vitro diagnos-
tic use in veterinary clinics, research laboratories, universities, and pharmaceutical/biotech companies.
The VetScan HM5 can process 16–20 samples per hour, and is designed to determine the following 24
hematology parameters from 50 µl (2 x 25 µl) of whole blood:
WBC, LYM#, MON#, NEU#, EOS#, BAS#
LYM%, MON%, NEU%, EOS%, BAS%
HGB, RBC, HCT, MCV, RDWc, MCH, MCHC, RDWs
PLT, MPV, PCT, PDWc, PDWs
The VetScan HM5 is calibrated to analyze multiple veterinary species. Further species may periodi-
cally be added through a free software upgrade.
The VetScan HM5 system features the following components:
The HM5 hematology analyzer itself, with a touchscreen interface and optimized soft-
ware
A reagent pack, including five individually-bottled solutions: Diluent, Lyse, Lyse 2,
Cleaner, and Rinse
The HM5 provides multiple user-friendly features:
Rapid CBC analyses, with full five-part differentials
A database for up to 5000 records, with USB drive backup capability
Automated on-screen reminders, and illustrated instructions to simplify routine mainte-
nance tasks
Quick reagent pack change method
For added convenience, the VetScan HM5 can be connected to a VetScan VS2 Chemistry Analyzer and
an external printer, so that results from both instruments can be consolidated and printed on a single,
standard-size page.
The VetScan HM5 can also be connected to a compatible Veterinary Practice Management Software
system. For a list of these systems, visit http://www.abaxis.com.

General Information 1-3
1.1.1 Customer and Technical Support
Abaxis Technical Support personnel can answer your questions regarding the VetScan HM5 Hematol-
ogy Analyzer, or the combined VetScan HM5/VS2 system.
1.1.1.1 For USA:
Telephone: [phone], 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.abaxis.com
Fax: [phone]
1.1.1.2 For Europe:
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
Or for the U.K.
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
1.1.1.3 For Other Areas:
Contact a local Abaxis distributor, or email [email protected]
1.1.2 Safety Information
WARNING: THE PERIPHERAL CONNECTORS ON THE ABAXIS VETSCAN HM5
ARE SELV (SAFETY EXTRA LOW VOLTAGE) CONNECTORS. TO
AVOID THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, CONNECT THE INSTRU-
MENT ONLY TO EXTERNAL DEVICES THAT ARE SELV RATED.
Note: This equipment has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A. In a
domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case,
you may need to take measures to mitigate the interference.
Note: For Canada: This product has been tested to the requirements of CAN/
CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1, second edition, including Amendment 1, or a
later version of the same standard incorporating the same level of test-
ing requirements.
Note: Abaxis recommends wearing protective eyewear and a lab coat when
working directly with reagents (such as changing the reagent pack). In
addition, users with sensitive skin should wear latex or nitrile gloves.

1-4 General Information
1.2 HM5 System
1.2.1 Main Components
1.2.1.1 Front View
1. Built-in thermal printer
2. LCD touchscreen
3. Sampling door and rotor
4. USB Type A ports (2)
1.2.1.2 Back View
1. Reagent ports/inlets
2. Power switch ON/OFF
3. Power supply connection
4. USB Type A ports (2)
5. Ethernet port
6. USB Type B port
2
4
3
1
3
4
5
6
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2

General Information 1-5
1.2.2 Power Supply and Power Cord
The analyzer uses an external 12v DC power supply that can operate
from a 220 or 110 volt main outlet. The power supply’s input socket
is a standard power cable connection, and its output is a special
locking socket. The cord used will be designated by the region.
1.2.3 Reagents
The VetScan HM5 reagent pack (PN 770-9000) consists of five bot-
tles containing Diluent, Cleaner, Lyse, Lyse 2, and Rinse solutions.
Table 1-1: Reagents and Containers
Reagents Descriptions Color Volume
Diluent Isotonic saline solution used to dilute whole blood
specimens, and to rinse the analyzer’s fluidic system
between analyses.
Green 9 liters
Rinse Used for certain species runs and for certain cleanings. White 500 ml
Cleaner Used in the fluidic system cleaning process. Blue 300 ml
Lyse Used to create hemolysate for three-part WBC
differential, and for total WBC and HGB.
Yellow 300 ml
Lyse 2 Used to dilute whole blood and differentially hemolyse
white blood cells to separate eosinophil granulocytes
from other WBC by volume. Suitable for determining
EOS, EOS%, BAS, and BAS% parameters.
Orange 800 ml

1-6 General Information
1.2.3.1 Reagent Connections
The VetScan HM5 draws in liquid reagents through a reagent tubing kit. This tubing can be configured
in two ways, each of which connects to the analyzer’s reagent inlets, but uses a different connection at
the reagent pack.
Quick Change Apparatus (QCA):
The QCA (at right) allows a very
rapid change to a new reagent pack,
and can be used in setups where the
reagent pack can be placed on a
counter adjacent to the analyzer. The
QCA includes a QCA frame, two
kickstands (far right), and color-
coded rigid dip tubes (below). In the
QCA, the reagent tubing connects to
the dip tubes in the reagent bottles.
Bottle Caps: The Bottle Caps setup includes color-coded
caps with nozzles and attached flexible drop-down tubes.
The bottle caps screw onto the appropriate reagent bottles
and are intended for compact locations, such as under-
counter installations. In the Bottle Caps setup, the reagent
tubing connects to the bottle caps.
1.2.3.2 Reagent Tubing
The reagent tubing includes six color-coded tubes, all of which
match the colors on the reagent and waste bottle caps.
Note: When using the QCA:
•To avoid contaminating the reagents, do not let the dip tubes rest
on the counter. Instead, rest the frame on the kickstands.
•Do not use part of a QCA that is broken.
•Do not place anything on top of the assembled QCA. This helps
avoid kinks in the reagent tubing.
CAUTION: The tips of the dip tubes may have a sharp edge.

General Information 1-7
1.2.4 Accessories
Keyboard: A mini USB keyboard enables easier data input. Any USB keyboard can be
used with the HM5.
Sample Tube Adaptors:
#1: for 2-3 ml tubes and the Abaxis
Control Tube
#2: for 1.3 ml tubes
#3: for 2 ml glass vials
#6: for microtainer tubes of 0.6 ml
or less
Peristaltic Pump Tube: In case this tube is damaged, a
spare is provided. See “Peristaltic Pump Tubing Replace-
ment” on page 6-13 .
Thermal Paper Roll: Two rolls are included with the
analyzer package for use in the built-in printer. Each
reagent pack also includes a new roll. Save the paper
rolls, as printing to the built-in printer is often very use-
ful for troubleshooting.
#1 #2 #3 #6

1-8 General Information
1.3 Touchscreen Icons
The following figures show the icons used in the HM5 touchscreen display.
Measure: Analyze
samples and run
blanks
Printer: Manage printer
settings and printout
options
Database: Search,
retrieve, view and
manage up to 5,000
records
General Settings: Select
analyzer options and lan-
guage
Maintenance:
Clean, Calibrate,
run Quality Control
and manage
Reagent Status
Measurement Settings:
Select units and set normal
ranges for species
Settings: Manage
printer, testing,
date/time and other
analyzer settings
Date and Time: Change
date and time options
Exit: Select shut-
down options and
log in to user
accounts
Admin Settings: Allows
Admin users to edit
Reagent Replace settings,
Schedule Maintenance and
manage user accounts
Communication:
Manage VSx, serial
USB communica-
tion and Device and
Host Network Set-
tings

Section 2
Installing the VetScan HM5 2-1
Installing the
VetScan HM5
An Abaxis representative will normally install the VetScan HM5
analyzer. If this is not possible, however, follow the procedures
in this section.
Section Contents
2.1 Choosing a Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.1 Environment Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2 Electrical Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.3 Initializing the VetScan HM5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

2-2 Installing the VetScan HM5
2.1 Choosing a Location
The analyzer must be installed in a suitable location. To ensure accuracy and precision, and to maintain
safety, the environmental and electrical requirements in this section must be met. Be sure to thoroughly
consider all the following requirements in selecting a permanent location for the analyzer.
2.1.1 Environment Requirements
Choose a clean, dust-free, well-ventilated location, away from direct sunlight, and between
59–86 °F (15–30 °C). The location should also be level, sturdy, and as vibration-free as possible.
The HM5 works best if the analyzer and the reagent pack are on the same level. However, if this is not
possible, place the reagent pack below the analyzer, so that the top of the reagent pack is no more than
18 in (45.7 cm) lower than the bottom of the analyzer.
Avoid using equipment that can produce electromagnetic emissions nearby: refrigerators, freezers, cen-
trifuges, fans, hair dryers, etc.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE ANALYZER AND ALL ACCESSORIES ARE PROPERLY
GROUNDED. IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN CAUSE INJURY, AND WILL
VOID THE WARRANTY.
Note: This analyzer is approved for use up to an altitude of 10,000 ft
(3000 m).
WARNING: DONOT PLACE THE REAGENT PACK ABOVE THE ANALYZER (SUCH
AS ON ASHELF).
DONOT DROP THE REAGENT PACK, AS THIS CAN CAUSE MICRO-
BUBBLES TO FORM, PREVENTING PROPER OPERATION.
IFTHE PACK IS DROPPED, ALLOW IT TO SIT FOR 24 HOURS BEFORE
INSTALLING IT ON AN ANALYZER.
Note: To ensure accurate test results, use only reagents supplied by Abaxis.

Installing the VetScan HM5 2-3
2.1.2 Electrical Requirements
The VetScan HM5 is powered by a standard wall outlet, and requires a power supply of
100–240 VAC, 50–60 Hz, 1.5 A (this is provided with the analyzer).
To avoid power surges and electrical noise, DO NOT plug the analyzer’s power supply
into a circuit that includes a centrifuge or other high-current device.
2.2 Installation
1. Open the shipping box, and lift the accessory box up and out of the shipping carton.
2. Remove the stabilizing foam from the top of the HM5.
3. Use both hands to carefully lift the HM5 out of the foam underneath it and out of the box.
4. Place the HM5 temporarily on a clean, stable counter.
5. Remove the plastic wrap from the HM5.
6. Use the metal latch to open the door on the right side of the HM5.
CAUTION: Abaxis recommends using the analyzer with surge protection
designed for a computer. In addition, a battery backup is strongly
recommended if the VetScan HM5 will be used in an area prone to
electrical surges or power outages.
Use of an Abaxis provided power supply is required for system
integrity and safety.
CAUTION: Make sure the analyzer is powered OFF before connecting it to the
power supply or any electrical device, such as an external printer,
external keyboard, or computer.
CAUTION: Place the analyzer in upright position only. Do not place the unit
on its back, side, or top, or you could cause severe damage.

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7. Remove the foam and tape from inside the
unit, as shown.
8. Open the Accessory and Initial Goods boxes, and make sure all the following are included:
9. Plug the battery backup or surge protector into a standard outlet. Hold the power button down
until it beeps.
10. Screw the power supply onto the back of the HM5.
11. Plug the power cable into the power supply and the battery side of the battery backup or surge
protection device once it has been turned on.
12. Attach the long reagent tubes to the back of the HM5. Match the
colors of the reagent tubing with the colors on the rear of the
analyzer.
HM5 Operator's Manual CD Quick Reference Guide Power supply and cord
Mini-keyboard Four sample tube adapters Thermal paper rolls (2)
Tubing kit (reagent tubing,
bottle caps with drop down
tubing)
VetScan HemaClean Kit
1 liter polypropylene flask
Peristaltic pump tube
Waste bottle and lid with
nozzle
WARNING: USE ONLY THE POWER SUPPLY PROVIDED WITH THE VETSCAN
HM5. USING ANY OTHER POWER SUPPLY CAN DAMAGE THE
INSTRUMENT AND WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
CAUTION: When working with the reagent tubing,
make sure the tubing does not become
pinched or kinked and is not trapped
between or beneath objects.
foam
tape