Sensor: Hemoglobinometer (HEMO)

• Method: Azide methemoglobin. Based on dry chemistry.
• Photometer: Measurement at 570 nm and 880 nm ensure automatic compensation for turbidity.
• Photometer is calibrated at the factory against the hemoglobin-cyanide (HiCN) method (international reference method for the determination of the total hemoglobin concentration in blood).
• Operates from rechargeable NiMH battery's (5 x commercial AA type).
• After ambulatory operation the data may be downloaded to the DMCU.
• Internal buffer for 200 operations (measurements values).
• Clean and Prick finger.
• Apply micro-cuvette to a drop of blood (it automatically draws up to 10 µl by capillarity action).
• Place cuvette into cuvette-holder of main unit.
• The result is displayed after appr. 45 sec.
• After a series of measurements, the instrument is connected to DMCU for data transfer.

Components

• Main unit: All measurement is performed by this unit, with internal battery power.
• Micro-cuvettes: The micro-cuvettes are small light-weight 1-time use plastic units.
• Prickler: A prickler is required to initiate the flow of Blood. It is proposed here to use one-way Units for hygenic reasons and saving of crew time.