Section 3: Instrument Components; Actuator Heat Block Assembly - Medtronic ACT Plus Manual Del Usuario

Section 3: Instrument Components

Actuator Heat Block Assembly

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The actuator heat block is the receptacle for test cartridges. The ACT Plus
software maintains the actuator heat block temperature at 37.0°C ±0.5°C. The
actuator heat block rotates between the open and closed positions. Cartridges
can be inserted into and removed from the actuator heat block when it is in the
open position. To initiate a clotting test, the operator rotates the actuator heat block
to the closed position. At termination of a test, the actuator heat block will
automatically rotate to the open position, and the results will be displayed. A test
can be terminated manually and the actuator heat block rotated to the open
position by depressing the Stop key on the front panel.
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