Overview: The document describes a coagulometer designed for measuring coagulation parameters in whole blood and blood plasma. It highlights the device's features, specifications, and operational procedures.
Measuring System: The coagulometer uses a sensor to monitor a ball's movement in a cuvette. The detection of coagulation is based on the ball's interaction with the coagulum, either stopping, slowing, or being redirected. Fibrinolysis is measured by the time taken for coagulation and subsequent breakdown.
Calculator and Handling: The device features a user-friendly calculator for selecting calculation types and programming. It can handle up to 40 patient samples with continuous processing, supported by incubation and reagent mixing positions.
Features: The coagulometer includes four measuring channels, twelve incubation positions, and a register for 40 samples. It has positions for reagent containers and a ball dispenser, a quiet thermo-printer, and an RS 232 interface. It supports sample volumes between 150 and 400 µl and offers error control during the coagulation process.
Technical Specifications: The device operates at 115/230 V with a frequency range of 50 - 60 Hz and a power consumption of 60 VA. Its dimensions are 545 mm in length, 300 mm in width, and 200 mm in height, with a weight of 13.4 kg.
Basic Components: The coagulometer comes with 28 cuvette racks, 250 balls, various reagent containers, a ball dispenser, magnetic stirrers, a Multipette® with a start cable, a clean card, thermo-paper, Combitips®, and a dust cover.
Manufacturer: Behnk Elektronik GmbH & Co. KG, located in Norderstedt, Germany.