Idexx VETLAB UA Operator's Manual
IDEXX VetLab* UA* Analyzer
Operator’s Guide
English Version
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Contents
Preface ...............................................................................................................................................7
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................................. 7
International Symbol Descriptions ......................................................................................................... 8
A Getting Started ..........................................................................................................................11
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Components ....................................................................................................................................... 12
How it Works ........................................................................................................................................ 12
Installing the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer ............................................................................................. 13
Connecting to the IDEXX VetLab Station ............................................................................................. 14
Powering on the Analyzer .................................................................................................................... 14
B Using the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer .......................................................................................15
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Self-Check ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Reading IDEXX UA Strips ................................................................................................................... 15
Sending Results to the IDEXX VetLab Station Computer ................................................................... 16
Patient Report Printout ......................................................................................................................... 16
C Modifying the Settings on the Analyzer ....................................................................................19
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Using the Memory Options .................................................................................................................. 19
Restarting the Sample Numbering ...................................................................................................... 20
Modifying the Interface Options .......................................................................................................... 20
Printing Settings ................................................................................................................................... 20
Selecting Units of Measurement ......................................................................................................... 21
Changing the Reflectance Range Limits ............................................................................................. 21
Changing the Display Language ......................................................................................................... 22
Selecting Parameter Options ............................................................................................................... 22
Changing the Date/Time...................................................................................................................... 22
D Maintenance ..............................................................................................................................25
Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 25
Cleaning the Test Strip Tray ................................................................................................................ 25
Calibrating the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer ........................................................................................ 26
Cleaning the Case ............................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Printer Paper ................................................................................................................. 27
Upgrading the Software....................................................................................................................... 27
E Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................29
Analyzer Notifications .......................................................................................................................... 29
F Appendix ....................................................................................................................................35
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................................... 35
Safety Information ................................................................................................................................ 36
IDEXX Technical Support Contact Information ....................................................................................37
Preface
Safety Precautions
The analyzer does not contain any user-serviceable components. DO NOT disassemble.
DO NOT stack other equipment or containers on top of the analyzer.
Keep analyzer away from sources of heat or flames.
DO NOT place or operate the analyzer near x-ray equipment, photocopiers, or other devices that
generate static or magnetic fields.
PROTECT your equipment from damp conditions or wet weather.
Take care not to spill water or other fluids on the unit.
DO NOT use any of the following liquids, abrasives, or aerosol sprays on or near the analyzer, as
they may damage the outer case and may influence results:
Organic solventst
Ammonia-based cleanerst
Ink markerst
Sprays/disinfectants containing volatile liquids (except isopropyl alcohol)t
Insecticidest
Polisht
Room freshenert
Use only the power adapter supplied (which is marked as supplying 7.5 V DC, 3000 mA). The
cords from other power adapters may fit in the power socket of the UA analyzer, but may have
the incorrect voltage or current for this analyzer. Using a different power adapter than the one
supplied may impact results or render the analyzer unusable.
Disconnect the power cable:
If the cable becomes frayed or otherwise damaged.t
If anything is spilled onto the equipment.t
If your equipment is exposed to excessive moisture.t
If your equipment is dropped or the case has been damaged.t
If you suspect that your analyzer needs service or repair.t
Whenever you clean the case.t
If the equipment is used in a manner other than specified, the protection provided by the
equipment may be impaired.
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International Symbol Descriptions
International symbols are often used on packaging to provide a pictorial representation of particular
information related to the product (such as expiration date, temperature limitations, batch code,
etc.). IDEXX Laboratories has adopted the use of international symbols on our analyzers, product
boxes, labels, inserts, and manuals in an effort to provide our users with easy-to-read information.
Symbol Description Symbol Description
Use by
A utiliser avant
Verwendbar bis
Usare entro
Usar antes de
⏝ᮇ㝈
Batch code (Lot)
Code de lot (Lot)
Chargenbezeichnung (Partie)
Codice del lotto (partita)
Código de lote (Lote)
䝻䝑䝖␒ྕ
Serial number
Numéro de série
Seriennummer
Numero di serie
Número de serie
䝅䝸䜰䝹␒ྕ
Catalog number
Numéro catalogue
Bestellnummer
Numero di catalogo
Número de catálogo
〇ရ␒ྕ
Authorized Representative in the
European Community
Représentant agréé pour la C.E.E.
Autorisierte EG-Vertretung
Rappresentante autorizzato nella
Comunitá Europea
Representante autorizado en la
Comunidad Europea
㻱㻯ෆ䛾ṇつ㈍௦⌮ᗑ
Manufacturer
Fabricant
Hersteller
Ditta produttrice
Fabricante
〇㐀ඖ
Caution, consult accompanying
documents
Attention, consulter les documents
joints
Achtung, Begleitdokumente
beachten
Attenzione, consultare la
documentazione allegata
Precaución, consultar la
documentación adjunta
ὀព䚸ῧᩥ᭩䜢䛤ཧ↷䛟䛰䛥䛔䚹
2
Temperature limitation
Température limite
Zulässiger Temperaturbereich
Temperatura limite
Limitación de temperatura
ಖᏑ ᗘ䠄ୗ㝈䠅
Upper limit of temperature
Limite supérieure de température
Temperaturobergrenze
Limite superiore di temperatura
Limite superior de temperatura
ಖᏑ ᗘ䠄ୖ㝈䠅
Consult instructions for use
Consulter la notice d’utilisation
Gebrauchsanweisung beachten
Consultare le istruzioni per l’uso
Consultar las instrucciones de uso
ྲྀᢅㄝ᭩䜢䛤ཧ↷䛟䛰䛥䛔䚹
Keep away from sunlight
Conserver à l’abri de la lumière
Vor direkter Sonneneinstrahlung
schützen
Mantener alejado de la luz solar
Tenere lontano dalla luce diretta del sole
㐽ග䛧䛶䛟䛰䛥䛔䚹
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC
Directive 2002/96/CE (DEEE)
WEEE-Richtlinie 2002/96/EG
Directiva 2002/96/CE RAEE
Direttiva RAEE 2002/96/CE
ᗫ㟁Ẽ㟁Ꮚᶵჾᣦ௧䠄㼃㻱㻱㻱㻌㻰㼕㼞㼑㼏㼠㼕㼢㼑㻌
㻞㻜㻜㻞㻛㻥㻢㻛㻱㻯䠅
Biological risks
Risques biologiques
Biogefährlich
Rischi biologici
Riesgos biológicos
⏕≀Ꮫⓗ䝸䝇䜽
Do not reuse
Usage unique
Nicht wiederverwenden
No reutilizarw
Non riutilizzare
⏝䛧䛺䛔䛷䛟䛰䛥䛔䚹
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Symbol Description Symbol Description
Keep dry
Conserver dans un endroit sec
Mantener seco
Vor Nässe schützen
Tenere al riparo dall’umidità
䜙䛥䛺䛔䛣䛸䚹
Fragile
Fragile
Frágil
Zerbrechlich
Fragile
ྲྀᢅὀព
This side up
Haut
Este lado hacia arriba
Diese Seite nach oben
Alto
䛣䛾㠃䜢ୖ䛻䛩䜛䚹
Date of manufacture
Date de production
Fecha de producción
Herstelldatum
Data di produzione
〇㐀ᖺ᭶᪥㻦
Other Symbols
Symbol Description Symbol Description
USB symbol Ethernet/network symbol
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10 IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer Operator’s Guide
A Getting Started
Introduction
The IDEXX VetLab* UA* Analyzer (UA analyzer) is a reflectance photometer designed to read and
evaluate IDEXX UA Strips for canine, feline and equine urine only. The UA analyzer reads the test
strips, saves the results to memory and prints them on its own internal printer.
The UA analyzer eliminates factors known to affect the visual evaluation of urine test strips, such
as variable lighting conditions at the workplace, people’s individual skills at matching colors and
corresponding concentration ranges, different reaction times for test pads on the strips, clerical
errors and color artifact imparted by some urine samples.
The IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer, IDEXX UA* Strips, and IDEXX VetLab* UA* Calibration Strips are
designed for veterinary use only.
IDEXX VetLab* Station Connectivity
The IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer is part of the IDEXX VetLab* suite of analyzers, all of which
connect to the IDEXX VetLab Station (IDEXX’s laboratory information management system).
Connecting multiple analyzers to the IDEXX VetLab Station helps you attain a comprehensive
picture of your patient’s health, with the ability to view test results from multiple analyzers on a
single report, determine disease progression with parameter-trending capabilities, and more.
By connecting the UA analyzer to the IDEXX VetLab Station, you can:
Automatically review patients’ prior results on every printout, for easy comparison.t
Improve client communications with illustrated diagnostic or treatment progress printouts.t
Link to expert descriptions and common causes of abnormal values.t
Print information to help explain the significance of results to your clients.t
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Components
Printout:
optional if connected to the
IDEXX VetLab* Station
Display menu
Function keys
Cover:
Press here to open the cover, load
printer paper, or load a software
upgrade code plug
On/Off switch
IDEXX UA Strip
Test strip tray
How it Works
A prepared IDEXX UA Strip is placed on the test strip tray, which moves it into the analyzer and
under the reading head. The analyzer reads the gray reference pad first, and then reads each of
the test pads on the strip. Results are available in approximately 80 seconds.
IMPORTANT: Only IDEXX UA Strips can be used with the IDEXX VetLab UA Analyzer.
The analyzer contains light-emitting diodes (LEDs) that emit light at various wavelengths. Reading
is done electro-optically, as follows:
LED
Start button:
Starts the reading process
NOTE: Press the Start button
during any submenu process to
return the analyzer to ready-tomeasure mode.
Phototransistor
Serial interface:
for connection
to the IDEXX VetLab
Station
A/D converter
(analog to digital)
Power socket:
connects the analyzer
to the AC power
adapter
5-pin DIN socket
(not used)
Microprocessor
Test pad
Test strip
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Semi-quantitative result
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