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Glossary
required fields
Patient data entry fields in which you must enter a
value. For example, if the Patient Temp field is a
required field, you must enter a patient temperature in
the field before you can access the next screen. You
define required fields in Setup.
Restore
The Disk Utilities menu option that copies backed up
patient, quality control, CVM, calibration, maintenance,
diagnostic, and setup files from diskettes to the hard
disk. Restoring data replaces the corresponding data on
the hard disk.
roller cage
The component of a pump that rotates and, in
conjunction with the platen, causes liquids to move
through the system via a pumping action.
Roll Printer
The Troubleshooting menu option that performs a roll
printer test. This test generates all characters that the
system prints in all positions on the roll printer.
RS-232
A communication standard that defines hardware
requirements used for serial ports to connect printers
and other devices to the system.
sample connector
The component that splits the sample path to allow a
sample to go to both the measurement module and the
CO-ox module.
sample door
The component that that lets you introduce a patient or
QC sample into the system. It also determines the
sample type and the volume.
Sample Entry
The Fluidics System menu option that lets you perform
sample door tests.
sample ground/
temperature sensor
The sensor that detects the sample temperature and
provides a sample ground for stable sensor readings.
sample port
The area where samples are introduced into the system.
The sample port is designed to accept a variety of
sample collection devices.
sample source
The origin of a patient sample: arterial, venous, mixed
venous, or expired gas.
Sample Type
The option list on the Ready screen that lets you select
the sample type: syringe/capillary (default sample type),
quality control (QC), pH only, or microsample.
scroll list
A list of options in a frame. You use arrow keys to
move through the list and select an option.