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Stat Fax
1904 Plus
Operator's Manual
Copyright 1989-2005 Awareness Technology, Inc. Revised 01/05. Doc. P1904P Rev. I

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Don Chandana
February 23, 2025

stat fax 1904 analyzer key bord

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Mr. Anderson
February 23, 2025

The keyboard layout for the Awareness Technology Stat Fax 1904 Plus analyzer is a 16-key membrane switch arranged in a 4x4 configuration with audible response.

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Don Chandana
February 23, 2025

@Don Chandana i need 490 nm filter

Summary of Contents for Awareness Technology Stat Fax 1904 Plus

  • Page 1 ® Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Copyright 1989-2005 Awareness Technology, Inc. Revised 01/05. Doc. P1904P Rev. I...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ....................1 1.1 Applications ......................1 1.1.1 Intended Uses ....................1 1.1.2 Summary of the Instrument ................1 1.1.3 Principles of Operation ................2 1.2 Warning Markings ....................3 1.2.1 Safety Symbols .................... 3 1.2.2 Safety Terms ....................3 1.3 Safety Precautions ....................
  • Page 4 2.2.8 Calibration and Linearity ................20 2.3 Modes of Operation .................... 21 2.3.1 Absorbance Mode ..................21 2.3.2 Single Standard Mode ................21 2.3.3 Factor Mode ....................22 2.3.4 Programmable Mode (Multipoint) ............... 23 2.3.5 Multipoint % Abs Mode ................24 2.3.6 Rate Mode ....................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The Rate Mode includes a “Batch” option that permits kinetic assays to be run simultaneously as well as consecutively. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 6: Principles Of Operation

    2 wavelengths. (Using bichromatic differential absorbance values corrects for optical imperfections in the tubes.) A photodetector converts transmitted light energy into electrical signals, which are amplified and interpreted. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 7: Warning Markings

    BIOHAZARD: Biohazards are biological agents that can cause disease in humans. Lab workers handling potentially infectious materials must use universal precautions to reduce the risk of exposure to these agents. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 8: Safety Precautions

    The instrument should be surrounded by the following clearances: 8 cm around perimeter of unit and 8 cm on top. Do Not Operate Without Covers Do not operate this instrument with covers and panels removed. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 9 WARNING - If any materials are overturned during operation, immediately set the power switch to OFF (0). This material should be treated as potentially biohazardous. Appropriate cleanup and disposal of biohazardous waste should be used. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 10: Installation

    Locate the voltage select switch on the rear panel. This is a 2-position slide switch that will configure the instrument to accept either 230V or 115V input. Do not connect equipment to the power supply before changing the line voltage selection switch. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 11: Paper Installation

    Insert the slotted tabs into the printer panel. Use of the cover is optional for holding the roll of paper down in the printer paper well. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 12: Checkout Procedure

    1904P” momentarily, then “B ##.# H C ##.# H.” B and C indicate the block and cell (read well) temperatures, and H indicates that the heater is on. Listen for the fan. Look into the tube well for light coming from the optical system. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 13: Parts And Controls

    H Power Switch I Power Cord Connection J Serial Port K Voltage Select Switch ® Stat Fax Bichromatic Photometer System designed and manufactured by Awareness Technology, Inc. Palm City, FL Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 14: Keyboard Functions

    Pressing the TEMP key displays the temperatures in the incubation block and in the cell. It also offers an option to turn the cell temperature on and off using the 1 and 0 keys. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 15: Instrument Specifications

    Enclosure ........... painted flame retardant ABS Plastic cover with metal base Dimensions ..........9.5 X 13.25 X 3.75 inches (24 X 34 X 10 cm) Weight ............approx. 10 lbs (4.5 Kg) Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 16 Optional Accessories: ........ Redi-Check ® Photometer QA (for instrument QC), Mosquito™ Aspiration Flow Cell Accessory Refer to the accessory manuals for details on additional precautionary warnings and user instructions. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 17: Operating Procedures

    Select YES if you want to turn your printer off and record information manually (See section 2.2.5 - Printer). If you press NO, you will return from the ALT mode. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 18: Set Time

    When the Rate Mode is canceled, the cell temperature control will remain on. To check the temperatures while operating in any mode, press the TEMP key. The Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 19: Selecting A Mode

    ENTER key. The selected wavelengths will be printed. See the section 2.2.1 - Bichromatic Operation for a detailed discussion of bichromatic differential operation. Some glass test tubes have high absorbances at 340nm, which could cause a reduction Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 20: General Operation

    • Use a blank material with absorbance of less than 0.400A. • Use the same type and size of tube for the blank as you use for the samples. 2.2.2 Blanking Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 21: Unit Of Measurement Codes (Unit Code)

    If you made a mistake, press CLEAR and choose again. If the displayed units are correct, press the ENTER key to confirm. If no units labeling is desired, use the 25 key for none and then press ENTER. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 22: Ranges

    “PRINTER OFF Y/N.” Pressing YES will turn the printer off, and “***PRINTER OFF***” will be printed. Pressing NO will turn the printer on and “*** PRINTER ON ***” will be printed. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 23: Lamp Saver Feature

    “Stack Underflow” is printed when the instrument attempts to store data at a location which may overwrite previously stored data. The mode will cancel, and subsequent data will be stored at a safe location in memory. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 24: Calibration And Linearity

    Technology. Telephone: (772) 283-6540, Fax: (772) 283-8020. The best way to assure quality instrument performance is to include a sufficient number of controls in each assay to cover the entire operational range. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 25: Modes Of Operation

    Beer's Law. The bichromatic absorbances at the selected wavelengths will be read, printed, and used in the concentration calculations. The calibration factor (standard concentration/standard absorbance) will be printed for future use. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 26: Factor Mode

    This mode will read and print sample concentrations at user selected wavelengths. A previously determined factor is entered by the operator, and the measured absorbance is then multiplied by the factor to obtain concentration. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 27: Programmable Mode (Multipoint)

    ENTER key. The instrument will continue to prompt for standard values until the selected number has been entered. Each standard value will print when the ENTER key is pressed. See the sample printer outputs for this mode. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 28: Multipoint % Abs Mode

    (by pressing NO), you must blank, read all standards, then continue with the samples. For more information on user tests, see section 2.4-Test Menu. Except for these differences, follow the procedure as described in section 2.3.4. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 29: Rate Mode

    (the time between the initial and final readings) and the rate factor or rate standard (as determined by the chemistry product manufacturer for 37°C). Assays may be performed singly (consecutively) or in batch mode (simultaneously). Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 30 The display will show the lag time counting down on the left side and the continuously updating absorbance reading on the right side. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 31 The display will quickly return to “READ SAMPLE ##” when the tube is removed, prompting the reading of the next sample. The absorbance values for the samples can be seen on the printout. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 32: Test Menus

    “USING STORED CURVE.” If you press NO, ENTER, the instrument will reference air, blank, and prompt “READ STANDARD.” A new curve will be stored based on the new standard value. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 33: User Test Menu

    31. There is memory for 39 user tests. If you try to save more, the error message “MEMORY IS FULL” will be displayed and printed. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 34 Using a Stored Test User tests are recalled, edited, and deleted in exactly the same manner as the menu tests described in section 2.4.1. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 35: Additional Tips And Information

    Re-entering data when data is already present will result in incorrect calibration data, unless the values already stored in memory are considered. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 36: Operating Precautions

    6. Appropriate controls should be run with each assay as indicated in the package inserts of the chemistry products used. If controls do not give expected results, the assay is invalid. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 37: Maintenance And Service

    REMEDY: You may need new filters. Return the instrument for replacements. To retard the deterioration of filters, store the instrument in an air conditioned environment, and do not expose it to severe temperature shock. Call your dealer to arrange for service. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 38 Be sure you are reading at least 1 mL of solution. PROBLEM: The printing is dim or incomplete. REMEDY: Use only the specified paper available from your instrument dealer. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 39: Accessories

    If you are working with the printer off , the answers will stay in the display until you press the CLEAR key. For more information regarding Mosquito ™ , contact your dealer. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 40: Redi-Check

    NIST. The kit, which is designed for monthly use, also includes a record keeping system which visually indicates instrument performance and performance trends. For more information regarding REDI-CHECK ® contact your dealer. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 41: References

    4. REFERENCES 4. REFERENCES 4. REFERENCES 4. REFERENCES 4. REFERENCES 1. Engineering data supplied by Awareness Technology, Inc. Palm City, Florida (1988) 2. Information on REDI-CHECK ® Photometer QA Kit provided by Awareness Technology, Inc., Palm City FL (1990-1991) Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 42 Notes: Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 43: Sample Printouts

    Multipoint Mode, and also determines a “%A” value, which is the percent of the first (and highest) calibrator. Calibrator values must be in descending absorbance value. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 44 (pictured above left) or a standard (pictured above right). By using the AUX key, you may print extended interval data and the kinetic data plot. Variations available on the Rate Mode include Batch Mode and Fixed Time Mode (both pictured on the next page). Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 45 Therefore, the resulting answers (prior to concentration calculations) are reported in dAbs, not A/min. The concentrations may be calculated either by factor or by standard. Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 46 (via the ALT key) to “RESULTS ONLY”. An extra space is printed after each result, if increased space between results is desired. If Results Only is selected in the Rate Mode, it will print normally (without linefeeds). Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 47: User Test Menu Log

    6. USER TEST MENU LOG 6. USER TEST MENU LOG 6. USER TEST MENU LOG Stat Fax ® 1904+ (SN_____) User Test Menu Log page:______ Test No. Analyte Stored By Date Notes Awareness Technology Inc. Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I...
  • Page 48 Notes: Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.
  • Page 49: Contact Information

    In the unlikelihood that you should ever experience a problem with your instrument, please consult your dealer first. Dealer: If the dealer is unable to resolve the problem, support staff at Awareness Technology is happy to assist you, and can be reached in the United States by: •...
  • Page 50 Notes: Stat Fax 1904 Plus Operator’s Manual Rev. I Awareness Technology Inc.

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