Vial Set Cartridges; Steam Exposure - GE Sievers 500 RL Operation And Maintenance Manual

Chapter 4: Basic Analyzer Operation

Vial Set Cartridges

The Super iOS is designed to take advantage of Sievers Standards in cartridges. The Analyzer automatically
reads certain data from the cartridge, including the following:
• Vial set part number
• Vial set expiration date
• Vial set name
• Vial name
• Vial part number
• Vial lot number
• Vial expiration date

Steam Exposure

The iOS and Super iOS are rated at IP 45 and can withstand short-term steam exposure of up to 40 psi steam for
30 minutes. When exposed to steam, the Analyzer should be powered off or in standby mode, and not in
analysis mode. After exposure to steam, allow the Analyzer to cool before returning to Analysis mode. Observe
the following cool-down intervals before starting analysis after steam exposure:
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