Arkray SPOTCHEM EL User manual

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Premise
This manual contains important information on the functions of the
SPOTCHEMELSE-1520
Thismanualisissuedby:ARKRAY,Inc.
Readcarefullypriortostartinguptheunit.
Itisrecommendedtoretainthismanualforfutureuse.
ThisproductconformstotheEMCStandardEN61326-2-6:2006.
Classofemission:CISPR11ClassA
ThisinstrumentisanIVDmedicalinstrument.
ThisproductconformstoEuropeanDirective98/79/EC
NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the
limitsforaClassAdigitaldevice,pursuanttopart15oftheFCCRules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the instrument is operated in a commercial
environment. This instrument generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequencyenergyand,ifnotinstalledandusedinaccordancewiththe
referencemanual,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.
Operation of this instrument in a residential area is likely to cause
harmfulinterferenceinwhichcasetheuserwillberequiredtocorrect
theinterferenceathisownexpense.
Theelectromagneticenvironmentshouldbeevaluatedpriorto
operation of the device. Do not use this device in close proximity to
sources of strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere
withtheproperoperation.

eSE-1520 ■ 02
Introduction
TheSPOTCHEMELSE-1520isanelectrolytemeasuringsystem.
BeforeoperatingtheSE-1520,pleasereadthismanualcarefully.
This manual contains outlines, instructions for the operation, maintenance
andtroubleshootingfortheSPOTCHEMELSE-1520.
Followtheinstructionsinthismanualinordernottodefeatthepurposeof
protectivefeaturesoftheinstrument.
Pleaseretainthismanualforfuturereference.
Alwaysbecarefulwhenhandlingbloodsamplesorurine
samples.Incorrector impreciseproceduresmayresult in
exposuretopathogenicmicrobes.
This system must be operated only by those trained in proper
proceduresforclinicaltestingandhandlingofhazardouswaste.
Trainedpersonnelmustassistanyonewhooperatesthissystem
forthefirsttime.
If blood sample is spilt, the user has responsibility for carrying
outappropriatedecontamination.
Never touch the E-plate, pipetting tip or other places where
sample residue may adhere with bare hands.  When performing
maintenance,alwayswearprotectiveglovestoprevent
exposuretopathogenicmicrobes.
Separateused samples, E-Plate,pipettingtips and cleaning
equipmentfromgeneralwasteanddisposeofthemaccordingto
localregulationsonbiohazardouswaste.
Thissystemmaybecomeinfectiousinthecourseofuse.
Discard the product in accordance with local regulations for
biohazardouswaste.
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Allrightsreserved.Reproductionofthismanualisprohibited.
Thecontentsofthismanualaresubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
Althoughwetake all possible measurestoensurethe contents of thismanual,pleasenotify your
distributorwhenyouhavequestions,orfinderrorsoromission.
Beforeusing any cleaningor decontamination methodsexceptthose
recommendedbythemanufacturer,usersshouldcheckwiththe
manufacturerthattheproposedmethodwillnotdamagetheinstrument.

d03 ■ SE-1520
Notation
Thefollowingsymbolsareusedinthismanualandlabelsonthisinstrument
tocallyourattentiontospecificitems.
■Regardingdamageandperformanceofproducts
Toobtainaccurateresults,tofollowtheinstructions
givenherein.
Topreventdamagetotheinstrumentandassistyou
inmakingbestuseofthecapabilitiesofthe
instrument, additional explanations and notes are
providedherein.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
▲
Referenceinformationonoperation,additional
explanationsand relatedfunctions areprovided
herein.
■Regardingaccidentsresultingininjuryordeath
Topreventexposuretopathogenicmicrobes,followthe
instructionsgivenherein.
To prevent injury and property damage, follow the instructions
givenherein.

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CautionLabels
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Plate setting position
Do not touch the Plate setting position with bare hands. When placing
reagents or cleaning the area, wear protective gloves to prevent exposure
to pathogenic microbes.
Plate tray
The Plate tray holds reagent to which samples are adhered. When
discarding reagents or cleaning the case, wear protective gloves to
prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
2
Probe pin
Do not touch the probe pin with bare hands. When cleaning the probe pin,
wear protective gloves and use swabs to prevent exposure to pathogenic
microbes.
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SE-1520 ■ 04

d05 ■ SE-1520
Chapter1
Introduction
Chapter2
Measurement
Electrolytemeasuringsystem,SE-1520OperatingManual
Contents
Premise…………………………………………………………………………………
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………
Notation………………………………………………………………………………
Contents…………………………………………………………………………………
1-1 Outline…………………………………………………………………………
1-1-1 Features……………………………………………………………
1-1-2 Measurement Types………………………………………
1-1- 3 Measurement Principles……………………………………
1-1-4 Specifications……………………………………………………
1-2 Shipping Carton………………………………………………………
1-2-1 Shipping Carton (Analyzer and Accessories)
1-3 Parts Description and Function………………………
1-3-1 Front of the Analyzer………………………………………
1-3- 2 OperatorPanel……………………………………………………
1-3- 3 BackoftheAnalyzer…………………………………………
1-3-4 TwinPipette……………………………………………………
1-3-5 Twin Pipette II……………………………………………………
1-4 Installation……………………………………………………………
1-4-1 Cautions…………………………………………………………
1-4- 2 Setting Up…………………………………………………………
1-4-3 First Operation after Installation…………………
1-4-4 Precautions in Instrument Relocation………………
2-1 Outline…………………………………………………………………………
2-1-1 OperatingProcedures……………………………………
2-1-2 Exclusive E-Plate……………………………………………
2-1-3 Measurement……………………………………………………
2-1-4 Calibration…………………………………………………………
2-2 Cautions………………………………………………………………………
2-2-1 Cautions on Operation………………………………………
2-2-2 Handling Samples……………………………………………
2-2-3 HandlingExclusiveE-Plates………………………………
2-2-4 HandlingMagneticCard………………………………
2-2- 5 Handling Twin Pipette and Twin Pipette II ……………
2-2-6 Handling Reference Solution……………………………
2-3 Preparation………………………………………………………………
2-3-1 Preparation……………………………………………………
2-3-2 Startup………………………………………………………………
2-3-3 Checks before Measurement……………………………
2-3-4 Preparation of Samples……………………………………
2-3-5 Suction of Reference Solution and Samples……
2-4 Measurement……………………………………………………………
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1-02
1-02
1-03
1-03
1-04
1-05
1-05
1-06
1-06
1-07
1-08
1-09
1-10
1-11
1-11
1-13
1-15
1-16
2-02
2-02
2-03
2-03
2-04
2-05
2-05
2-06
2-06
2-07
2-07
2-09
2-10
2-10
2-11
2-12
2-14
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Chapter3
SubMenu
Chapter4
Maintenance
Chapter5
Troubleshooting
Chapter6
Appendix
2-4-1 NormalMeasurement…………………………………………
2-5 Calibration…………………………………………………………………
2-5-1 Overview……………………………………………………………
2-5-2 MagneticCard Calibration……………………………
2-6 Measurement Result………………………………………………
2-6-1 PrintingtheNormalMeasurementResults………
3-1 Overview………………………………………………………………………
3-1-1 Contents of Each Menu……………………………………
3-2 MeasurementResultsMenu…………………………………
3-2-1 Printing Measurement Results…………………………
3-2-2 Transmitting Measurement Results…………………
3-2-3 DeletingMeasurementResults…………………………
3-2-4 Wildcards…………………………………………………………
3-3 Parameter Menu…………………………………………………………
3-3-1 PrintingParameters………………………………………
3-3-2 Entering Parameters………………………………………
3-3-3 Initializing Parameters……………………………………
3-4 Maintenance Menu…………………………………………………
3-4-1 Cleaning the Probe……………………………………………
3-4-2 CleaningtheTable………………………………………………
3-4-3 Check Measurement…………………………………………
3-5 Mode Menu…………………………………………………………………
3-5-1 Survey Mode………………………………………………………
3-6 Built-in Clock Adjustment …………………………………
4-1 Outline…………………………………………………………………………
4-1-1 FrequencyofMaintenance…………………………………
4-2 DailyMaintenance……………………………………………………
4-2-1 Cleaning the Plate Tray……………………………………
4-2-2 CleaningthePlateTransferPart………………………
4-3 PeriodicalMaintenance…………………………………………
4-3-1 Replacement of Thermal Printer Paper…………
4-3-2 Cleaning the Probe……………………………………………
4-3-3 Cleaning the Twin PipetteⅡ ……………………………
4-3-4 ReplacementofNozzleO-ring……………………………
5-1 Error Messages…………………………………………………………
5-2 TroubleMessages………………………………………………………
6-1 TransmissionSpecifications……………………………………
6-1-1 External Output Format………………………………………
6-1-2 Block Structure……………………………………………………
6-1-3 FormatofMeasurement Results…………………
6-2 After-sales Service……………………………………………………
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2-25
2-25
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3-02
3-04
3-04
3-06
3-08
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3-10
3-10
3-12
3-14
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3-16
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3-17
3-18
4-02
4-02
4-03
4-03
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4-09
5-02
5-05
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SE-1520 ■ 06

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dSE-1520 ■ 1-01
The SPOTCHEM EL SE-1520 is an electrolyte measurement
systemusingaexclusiveE-Plate.
Chapter1containsfunctionsandmeasurementprinciplesofSE-
1520.
Chapter1
Introduction
1-1 Outline
1-1-1 Features
1-1-2 MeasurementTypes
1-1-3 MeasurementPrinciples
1-1-4 Specifications
1-2 ShippingCarton
1-2-1 ShippingCarton(AnalyzerandAccessories)
1-3 PartsDescriptionandFunction
1-3-1 FrontoftheAnalyzer
1-3-2 OperatorPanel
1-3-3 BackoftheAnalyzer
1-3-4 TwinPipette
1-3-5 TwinPipetteII
1-4 Installation
1-4-1 Cautions
1-4-2 SettingUp
1-4-3 FirstOperationafterInstallation
1-4-4 PrecautionsinInstrumentRelocation

Simpleand fast settings in
anemergency
Compactdesign
Upto 50 measurement
resultscanbestored.
Hand-held barcode reader
canbeused.
Theion selectivityelectrodeenables
simultaneousmeasurementofbasic
threeitems(Na＋,K＋,andCl−).
By adopting a pipette support structure
for the analyzer, pipetting to the
disposable electrode (exclusive plate) is
easy.
Auto-start function starts measurement
justafter exclusive platesetting and
pipettingwiththetwinpipette.
ByusingthetwinpipetteII(tradename),
whichcontinuously distributes reference
solution,samplingoperationisnot
neededeachtime,someasurementsare
donemoreeasily.
The size is as small as that of an A5
sizedpaper.Thesmallunitcontains
various components such as a display,
printer, measurement devices and flash
memory.
A maximum of 50 measurement results
canbestored. Dataisautomatically
deletedfromtheoldestdatawhen
storeddataexceeds50samples.
Ahand-heldbarcodereadercanbeused
(optional).Each readbarcode datais
allocatedIDasameasurementresult.
1-02 ■ SE-1520
The SPOTCHEM EL SE-1520 is an electrolyte measurement
systemthatusesadisposableionselectivityelectrode.
Itissuitableforimmediatetestsperformedinclinicsandsmall
tolargehospitals.
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1-1 Outline Chapter1 Introduction
1-1-1 Features

SE-1520 ■ 1-03
TheSPOTCHEM EL SE-1520adopts a potentiometrymethod ofion selective
membrane electrode as its principle, which provides measurement for various ion
concentrationsinbodyfluid.Theconstructionoftheionselectiveelectrodeusedfor
electrolytemeasurementasfollows.
1-1-3 MeasurementPrinciples
■Normal
Measurement
■Check
Measurement
A (normal) sample is measured. The measurement result
is identified by the measurement number indicated as
No.XXXX,whichisautomaticallyupdated.Whenpower
isturnedonmeasurementnumberissetatNo.0001
anditincreasessequentiallyuntilthepoweristurnedoff.
Exclusivecheckplate isusedforCheck Measurement,
itbe able to control theprecision and the resultis
output.Maintenanceofthedeviceisrequired,
dependingontheresult.
1-1 SP-4430の概要 Chapter1 Introduction
1-1-2 MeasurementTypes
Internal
electrode
Internal
electrode
Ion-selective
membrane
Ion-selective
membrane
Reference
solution Sample
Solution
junction
part
Referenceelectrode Bridge Measurementelectrode
Er Ej Es
The identical structure of ion selective electrode is used for both reference electrode and
measurement electrode. When reference solution is measured with the reference electrode,
electricpotentialofreferenceelectrodeEris obtained.Also,whenthedesiredionin
measurement solution is measured with the measurement electrode, electric potential of
measurementEsisobtained.
By setting up a solution junction part between the reference and measurement solutions,
measurementelectricpotentialEisobtainedbetweenthereferenceelectrodeand
measurement electrode. There is a relation of Nernst equation between generated electric
potential and ion activity (ion concentration). Ion concentration is obtained by measuring
potentialdifferenceE.
E＝Es−Er＋Ej
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E＝ log(as)−log(ar)＋Ej
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E＝ log(as)＋Eo
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ZF
2.303RT
ZF
2.303RT
ZF
2.303RT
[note]
Es：Electricpotentialbyionactivityinsample
Er：Electricpotentialbyionactivityinreferencesolutionconstant)
Ej：Electricpotentialofsolutionjunction(constant)
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Eo：Ej− log(ar)（constant）
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as：Ionactivityinsample
ar：Ionactivityinreferencesolutionconstant）
（ )

e1-04 ■ SE-1520
Sample
Measurementitem
Measurementprinciple
Measurementtime
Consumedsample
Samplesupply
Incubationtemperature
Display
Built-inprinter
Externaloutput
Transmissionmethod
Transmissionspeed
Memory
Measurementconditions
Environment during transpor
Storage environment
Powersupply
Powerconsumption
Dimensionsandweight
Locationofuse
Altitude
Pollutiondegree
Overvoltagecategory
Expectedlife
Wholeblood,Serum,Plasma,Urine
Na＋,K＋,Cl−
Potentiometricmethodwithionselectiveelectrodes
Approx.1minute
22μL
Manualpipettingbytwinpipette
32℃
LCD(20charactersx2lines)
36-characterthermalprinter(Paperwidth:58mm)
RS-232Cinterface(serial)
One-way/two-waytransmission
9600bps
50measurements
Temperature:10-30℃,Humidity:20-80%RH(Non-condensing)
Temperature:-10-60°C
Humidity:20-80%RH(Non-condensing)
Temperature1-30°C
Humidity:20-80%RH(Non-condensing)
AC100-240V(Mainpowersupplyvoltagevariationmust
bewithin±10%),50/60Hz
40VA
Dimensions:135(W)x225(D)x138(H)
Weight:Approx1.5kg(Analyzeronly)
Indooruseonly
2,000m
2
Ⅱ
5years(accordingtocompanydata)
1-1-4 Specifications
Chapter1 Introduction

b
1-2 ShippingCarton Chapter1 Introduction
1-2-1 ShippingCarton(AnalyzerandAccessories)
1・Analyzer（SE-1520）
4・Accessorybox 5・Operatingmanual 6・Pipettingtip
2・ACadapter 3・Powercord
Openthepackageandconfirmthatallitemsareincluded.
Description
SE-1520（SPOTCHEMEL）
Thisbooklet
100pcs.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Item
Analyzer
ACadapter
Powercord
Accessorybox
Operatingmanual
Pipettingtip
Amount
1unit
1unit
1unit
1box
1copy
1box
SE-1520 ■ 1-05
Description
1sheet
5pcs.
No.
1
2
3
4
Item
Checkplate
Cottonbuds
Platetray
Thermalprinterpaper
Amount
1unit
1set
1unit
1roll
3・Platetray1・Checkplate 2・Cottonbuds 4・Thermalprinterpaper
Analyzer
Accessorybox

b1-06 ■ SE-1520
3・Built-inprinter
1・Display
2・Operatorpanel
5・Platetray
4・Platesettingposition
6・Pipetteinsertionpart
7・Magnetic-cardreader
Platetransferpart
Functions
Displaysinformation,suchasoperatingstateoftheunitanderrormessages.
StartorStopmeasurement,andentervariouskindsofvalues.
Thermal line printer for printing out measurement results and parameter
settings.
SettheexclusiveE-plate.
Usedplateisdiscarded.
Insertpositionforpipettingsamples
Insertmagneticcard,ifanewitemisaddedorlotcardisloaded
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Item
Display
Operatorpanel
Built-inprinter
Platesettingposition
Platetray
Pipetteinsertionpart
Magnetic-cardreader
1-3 PartsDescriptionandFunction
Chapter1 Introduction
1-3-1 FrontoftheAnalyzer

1-3 各部の名称とはたらき Chapter1 Introduction
1-3-2 OperatorPanel
Functions
Startmeasurement.SelectYes fromtheYes/Nooption.
StopmeasurementorCanceltheentry.SelectNo
fromtheYes/Nooption.
Feedpaperthebuilt-inprinterintothebuilt-inprinter
whilebeingpressed.
Switchthepageoneachmenudisplay.
Enteralphanumericcharactersandsymbols.
Selectitems,move thecursor,switch thepageson
thedisplay,andenterminussignanddecimalpoint.
Confirmtheentry.Checkmessagetomoveontothe
nextoperation.
Item
START
STOP
FEED
MENU
0〜9(numerickeys)
ー／.(hyphen/period)
ENTER
1-2 梱包品の確認
SE-1520 ■ 1-07

1-08 ■ SE-1520
1-4 装置の設置
1・Powerswitch
2・Terminal
3・RS-232C
4・CONT.
5・B.C.R.
6・Papercover
Functions
Turnon/offthepower.
ConnectwiththeattachedACadapter.
Connectwiththecableofexternaldevice.
Adjustthecontrastonthedisplay.Toenhancethecontrast,
turntheknobclockwise;toattenuateit,counterclockwise.
Connectwithhandybarcodereader.(optional)
Openthisparttoexchangethermalpaper.
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
Item
Powerswitch
Terminal
RS-232C
CONT．
B.C.R.
Papercover
Chapter1 Introduction
1-3-3 BackoftheAnalyzer

1-3 各部の名称とはたらき Chapter1 Introduction
1-3-4 TwinPipette
1-2 梱包品の確認
SE-1520 ■ 1-09
1
2
3
4
Referencesolutionbutton
Samplebutton
Ejectbutton
Reflectionboard
Suctionanddischargeofreferencesolution
Suctionanddischargeofsample
Detachmentofpipettingtip
Informsthesystemoftheconditionofpipetteoperationintheeventofsampling
Item FunctionsNo.
1・Referencesolutionbutton 2・Samplebutton
3・Ejectbutton
4・Reflectionboard

1-10 ■ SE-1520
1-4 装置の設置 Chapter1 Introduction
1-3-5 TwinPipetteII
1
2
3
4
5
6
7


8
9
10
11
Referencesolutionbutton
Samplebutton
Ejectionbutton
Reflectionboard
Nozzlecaphook
Referencesolutioncylinder
Referencesolution
replacementmark

Nozzlecap
Referencesolutiondischargelever
Referencesolutionsuctionlever
NozzleO-ring
Suctionanddischargeofreferencesolution
Suctionanddischargeofsample
Detachmentofpipettetip
Informsthesystemoftheconditionofpipetteoperationintheeventofsampling
Removedcapscanbeinsertedandfixedhere.
Drawnupreferencesolutionentershere.
Marktoseetheresidualquantityofreference
solutioninthecylinder.Ifthesolationamount
doesntreachthemark,replacereferencesolation.
Protectionofreferencesolationnozzletipandpreventionofevaporationwhennotused.
Pushdowntheleverwhenreferencesolutioninthecylinderisdischarged.
Pushdowntheleverwhenreferencesolutioninthecylinderisdrawnup.
Fixtheattachedpipettingtip
No. Item Functions
1・Reference
solutionbutton
2・Sample
button
3・Ejection
button
5・Nozzlecap
hook
8・Nozzlecap
9・Reference
solution
 discharge
lever
10・Reference
solution
suction
lever

6・Reference
solution
cylinder 7・Reference
solution
replacementmark
11・NozzleO-ring
4・Reflection
board

dSE-1520 ■ 1-11
Allowaspaceof
10cmormore
Allowa space of 10 cm or more
betweenthe rear of the analyzer
and the wall. Failure to do so may
cause overheating. Excessive load
onthecableconnectionmaycause
fire. Correct measurement results
maynotbeobtained.
Also,youwillhavetroubletryingto
turnoffthepowerswitchand
disconnectconnectorsintheevent
oferrorsortrouble.
Beforesettingupthe
analyzer,readthe
followingnotesand
alwaystakeproper
safetyprecautions.
●
AC100-120V
AC220-240V
50 ／ 60Hz
Operatethe analyzer with power of
thecorrectvoltageandfrequency.
Otherwiseitmaycausefireor give
somedamagetotheanalyzer.
●
DoNOTunnecessarilydisassemble
or modify the analyzer. Such
actions may cause danger of
exposure to pathogenic microbes,
fireordamage.
●Placethe analyzer on a stableand
levelsurfacefreefromvibration.
Failure to do so may damage the
analyzer,correctmeasurement
resultsmaynotbe obtained,or
causeinjury.
●
To avoid electric shock and/or fire,
use the attached power cord only
toconnectwithapoweroutlet.
●Connect the power plug directly to
anoutlet,notviaanextensioncord
or power tap. The power supply for
theanalyzeris40VA.
●
1-4 Installation
1-4-1 Cautions
Chapter1 Introduction

b1-12 ■ SE-1520
Do NOT set the analyzer where
chemicals are stored nearby, or where
corrosive gases or electrical noise are
generated.Theymaydamagethe
analyzer,andmalfunctionsand/or
injurymayoccur.Correctmeasurement
resultsmaynotbeobtained.
●Avoidexposingtheanalyzerto
humidity,aircontainingsulfur,direct
sunlightorwind,etc.
Otherwisecorrectmeasurement
resultsmaynotbeobtained,and
itmaycausedeformationor
malfunctionoftheanalyzer.
●
Toconnecttheanalyzertoexternal
devices,besuretouseproper
cablestoavoidelectricshock
and/orfire.Fordetails,contactyour
distributor.
●
Temperatures
10 〜 30℃
Humidity
20 〜 80％
Placetheanalyzerin aroomat
temperaturesbetween10℃ and
30 ℃ with humidity between 20%
and80%.Otherwise,correct
measurement results may not be
obtained.
●
1-3 各部の名称とはたらき
Beforesettingupthe
analyzer,readthe
followingnotesand
alwaystakeproper
safetyprecautions.
Chapter1 Introduction
Becarefulnottodroptheunitfrom
thetable.
●