The i-CHROMA™ reader is a portable instrument dedicated to scan, detect and process the signal from the diagnostic testing devices provided by Boditech Med Inc. Once the testing device cartridge is loaded into this reader after the preprocessing procedure, the cartridge is sent to a designated location where it is irradiated with a beam of laser with 637nm wavelength. The fluorescence signal generated by fluorophores labeled onto capture molecules are optically collected and converted into clinically meaningful quantities by proprietary firmware stored in the onboard processor automatically. This result is displayed on the face plate of the reader. The i-CHROMA™ reader can forward this information to a receipt printer, to an external PC or even to the LIS via optional accessories.
The i-CHROMA™ reader is equipped with a set of self-diagnostic routines that continuously monitor the system integrity. The built-in interlocking error-prevention system consists of a coded ID Chip provided with the test device and the barcode on each test device. Any discrepancy among them would produce a warning message and prevents further operation until the problem is resolved.
The firmware on i-CHROMA™ reader can be upgraded easily by the user. The user can use the proprietary firmware upgrade kit from Boditech Med or download the binary file from Boditech homepage and execute the upgrade process.
- Dimensions: 250 x 185 x 80 mm
- Weigh: 1.2 kgs
- Power adaptor : 12V DC., 3A
- Display: LCD (16 x 4 character)
- Interfac : RS232 (Serial port)
- Key pads: 5 function keys
- LIS/HIS connection via PC
- Thermal printer (optional)
