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User Manual MASTER T VER 3.1
User Manual MASTER T VER 3.1
MASTER T
User Manual 3.1
INTRODUCTION……………..………………………………………………….. 4
Section 2 INSTALLATION…………………………………………………... 7
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Section 9 WASHING………………………………………………………. 73
Section 10 MAINTENANCE………………………………………………... 74
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing Hospitex Master T, a new instrument designed with powerful
features in a compact unit for biochemical investigations, enzymes, turbidimetry and
drug tests. With such characteristics as the easy to operate integrated touch screen, the
Master T is the perfect solution for you laboratory.
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It performs:
- End Point
- Kinetic
- Fixed Time
- Multistandard assays
Results are shown by graphic display and printed on paper by built-in printer.
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Technical specifications
- RS232
Light source Halogen lamp 12V, 20W. Automatic switch-off for stand-by.
Photo detector Silicon based (range 300-1000nm)
Wavelength 340nm-700nm.
Automatic via 8-position filter wheel;
Wavelength
6 standard interferential filters: 340nm, 405nm, 505nm,
selection 546nm, 578nm, 630nm.
- RS232
Two free positions for optional filters
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2 INSTALLATION
Located in the rear panel (from left to right as shown below) you will find:
1 Grid for internal cooling (a duplicate is located under the instrument).
2 The power supply switch.
3 The waste outlet.
4 RS232 connection
5 PS2 external standard keyboard connection
6 Voltage selector
WASTE OUTLET: Before switching on the instrument, remember to connect the plastic
outlet connector (red) to a waste tank.
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- Make sure that the instrument is not placed close to air conditioning or heat
sources.
- For the long life of the instrument these temperature conditions should be
followed.
- Please check the setting of the power supply switch according to your country’s
electrical network.
- Connect the power plug to a good grounded AC wall outlet, preferably one that is
not shared with other electric appliances and with low fluctuation of line voltage
compared to the standard voltage specified (10-15%).
- Keep the instrument away from other appliances that generate high frequency
electrical noises (e.g. radiological instruments).
- Before connecting the power cord, check that the AC power supply corresponds to
the value that is stated on the instrument’s label.
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Labels:
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2.4 Caution
Do not connect the instrument to a power supply different from the value indicated on
the label.
- Before connecting the power and finishing the installation section, make sure that
the instrument is turned off (check the power switch located on the rear part of
the instrument).
- Make sure that your AC main line has an efficient ground line. A bad ground line
connection may compromise analysis results and damage the instrument.
- After turning on the instrument, pay attention not to spill liquids or micro solid
substances on the surface around the instrument.
If the above procedures are carefully followed, you are now ready to TURN
ON the instrument by using the switch located on the rear panel.
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2.5 Incubator
NOTE: It is very important to heat the macro cuvettes to the proper temperature for
obtaining the most accurate analysis results.
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Step 1 Step 2
Step 3 Step 4
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3 MAIN MENU
1. Switch on: Start up the instrument from the main power switch located behind
the instrument.
2. First screen: User name screen, digit the operator code by pressing the keys
then press SAVE, now the software will proceed to main menu. The operator
code will be displayed at the beginning of each method analysis.
3. To skip this option and proceed to main menu just press EXIT
Main menu: The main menu is composed of 6 options, which can be selected by
scrolling over the messages. Every option is linked to a function of the instrument:
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MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
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QC values
List of test
Test Parameters
Time and Date: This window shows the time and date
memorized in the instrument.
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Exit Button:
Press this button to exit from all menus
and return to main menu.
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4 SETUP MENU
From main menu select Setup, the following screen will appear:
From the set up menu it is possible to customize the instrument features to best fit the
operator’s needs. Scroll the menu by using the up and down arrows.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
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Example:
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inlet pipe.
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blank.
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5 ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT
Database dimensions
The Master T database memory is in two different hardware parts: EEPROM and Flash
memory.
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This is a circular buffer and so the result number 1001 will be automatically assigned to
result number 1.
QC: Up to 16 different QC types can be memorized, each one holds 200 results.
If the test number exceed this capacity, the new values will be superimposed over the
old.
From main menu press Archives Management, the following screen will appear:
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MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
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2- Press Del
3- Press Save
Delete Archives In order to delete all the results and names resident
in memory for all tests, press this button.
Del Arch. Method Delete Archive Method: In order to delete all the
results resident in memory for a specific test, press
this button.
Graphic QC In this menu, all the Control Quality values for all
the control serums saved in memory are displayed.
2- Westgard Rules
3- Centred value
4- Mean
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Exit Press this button to exit from all menus and return
to main menu.
QC Print Format:
------------------------------------
11/01/2005
015 - GLUCOSE
mg/dl 28
Delete method
NOTE: Master T applications are loaded into the memory during System installation
and ready to use with Hospitex reagents.
NOTE: Editing the assay parameter files incorrectly may affect the calculation of the
results and may produce erroneous results. Verify edits to the assay parameter files
against the Master T Assay applications.
Press Archive Management menu and the following screen will appear:
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Choose Edit method, the list of assays present in memory will appear.
Use the up and down arrows to move to different options over the screen.
The different option will be highlighted once selected.
Use the Page up and down buttons to move to browse between the list pages.
Use the Home and End buttons to move to the limits of the list.
Delete a method
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Select one method and the relevant parameters will appear as follow:
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
KIN: KINETIC
Method Type FXT: FIXED TIME
EIA: ELISA
WATER
BLANK
Zero
SAMPLE BLANK
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right arrows.
25° C
30° C
Temperature
37° C
Calibration mode:
FACTOR CALIBRATION:
1. Select: Calibration NO
STANDARD CALIBRATION:
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negative gradient.
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BS
Delay s
Reading
Incubation
time ec
time
n time
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Exit Button: Press this button to exit from all menus and
return to main menu.
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Type of reading:
0 = H2O, 1 = Blank,
3 Zero * * * *
2 = Sample Blank
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Max normality
14 Normal Max * * * * concentration
(Range 0.001-99999)
Min normality
concentration
15 Normal Min * * * *
(Range 0.001-99999)
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EP = Fixed
(Range 10-300)
NOTE:
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1. Look for the first free position stated as “NEW METHOD” in the assay list using the
Up and Down arrow buttons.
2. Select and enter inside the method parameters
3. Name method and set assay parameters following assay producer specification
4. Save and Exit
Edit method:
2. Make changes.
Erase method:
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This enables you to enter a control serum name list. Insert Control name, all the
methods saved in memory will be displayed in this list.
In EDIT, all names for a specific control serum can be updated. Control information and
Control values to be assigned to the new Control, will be inserted from methods
parameters located in memory (See Edit methods).
- Press DEL and then SAVE to delete from list a control list.
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5.3 Graphic QC
In Graphic menu it is possible to view and edit method values for each control serums
previously memorized.
The different control defined on the Edit Control page, will be then be displayed in the
method parameters in order select QC (Control Quality) procedure.
Westgard
rules
Levey
Jennings
graph
QC
Statistic
values
When QC results are completed with no errors, the results are saved in the Graphic QC
menu. The QC values and statistics can be viewed from this menu.
The Quality menu will report quality assay status, Levey-Jennings graph, QC Data List
and Westgard Rules.
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Expected concentration and SD can be defined for the methods parameters, and
Westgards Rules can be view to evaluate the QC. If a Westgard Rule is violated the OK
message will disappear.
The QC Summary Table displays the Westgard QC Rules and Statistics for all the
assay and levels of QC.
BUTTON DESCRIPTION
CODES:
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*: Excluded QC value.
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
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The following table defines each column of the Westgards Rules information:
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DESCRIPTION
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From this menu, it is possible to delete all the patient data stored in the memory.
How to delete:
NOTE: The Master T patient database has a total memory capability of 1000 tests.
When the reserved memory space is full, new test results will superimpose the older.
Because of this, we suggest printing the patient test results at the end of each working
session (Batch or Profile print), or at the same time as the test is performed.
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From this menu, it is possible to delete all patient data stored in memory only for a
specific assay selected.
This feature can be useful when a wrong ID number has been inserted.
The ID number’s current order is automatically generated, but the operator can insert
an ID as preferred (from 1 to 9999).
If an ID number that is too high has been wrongly inserted, such as 9999, the system
will block the possibility to operate the test. In this case to be able to continue it is
necessary to delete the Archive for this specific method.
How to delete:
1. Press “Del. Arch. Method”
3. Scroll (highlight) with the up and down arrows the method from the database that
must be deleted.
7. Press No to exit
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6 OPERATING TIPS
After pressing the aspiration switch, this device will aspirate the correct amount of liquid
volume according to the method settings and it will stop the aspiration after a perfect
filling of the flow cell.
Figure A
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2. Extract the flow cell from the reading well and leave it free inside the
measurement block
4. Now it is possible to read manually the Macrocuvette, insert the cuvette into
reading well.
5. To take measurement press the aspiration switch or touch the help window on
display.
If using the cuvette disposable Macrocuvette, make sure there is at least 1000 µL
of total volume of Reagent + Sample in the manual cuvette.
Then insert the manual cuvette in the cuvette position and press the aspiration
switch or touch the help window on display.
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Make sure to position the manual Macrocuvette correctly, THE READING SURFACE
MUST BE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT of instrument, as follows:
Macrocuvette
Reading well
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6.3 Washing
After each session of measurements, it is recommended that the flow cell be washed
with distilled water.
For washing the flow cell press the ‘Washing’ command so the pump will drain away the
water at high speed into the flow cell.
After washing, it is necessary to repeat the operation without water so that the water
remaining inside the instrument can be expelled completely. It is very important to not
alter the next measure.
In case of software failure it is always possible to reset the instrument by switching off
the main power switch.
It is possible to reset at any time and in all the software’s menu without compromising
the instrument’s functionality.
Remember that the instrument must only be reset if the software does not work.
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7 RUN METHOD
From Main screen select Run Method, the list of all tests present in memory will be
displayed.
1. Use the Page Up and page Down buttons to scroll through the test list.
2. Use the up and down arrows to select the test to be run, once the test is
highlighted press enter.
After a method has been chosen, the run screen will appear as follow:
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The Run screen is divided in 12 windows, some of them are just for data visualization
(the touch screen feature is not active in such zones), the other windows show
information and the touch screen feature is active:
MESSAGE/BUTTON DESCRIPTION
ID assignment criterion:
Id
The ID number is automatically set at 1 when
the first sample of the first assay is run for the
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Kinetics methods:
Once the method is loaded, its parameter will be automatically printed. To decide
whether or not to print automatically the method parameters, please refer to setup menu
for information about printing format.
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The Blank is performed each time the absorbance zero is required from method
parameters:
When water or reagent blank is chosen, the zero protocol is performed only
once, at the beginning of the running method.
When sample blank zero is chosen, the zero protocol is performed at the
beginning of each measurement (standard or sample measurement) of the
relevant running session.
Before pressing the aspiration switch, after every standard or sample
measurement, it is necessary to fill the flow cell with zero solution again, after this
operation it is possible to proceed to a new standard or sample measurement.
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The standard measurement is performed when the standard calibration type requires:
The standard protocol is not performed with the Factor calibration so, in this
case, after the Blank/Water zero setting, the program goes directly to the sample
measurement
Method type.
Zero type.
Calibration type.
Filters.
Volumes (sample or regent).
Incubation and reading time.
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If the current method has been performed at least once, the old standard results will be
retained in the memory and must be reviewed, confirmed, or modified.
If instead the current method has not been previously performed, the standard value will
not appear and the calibration procedure in the help window will automatically be
displayed.
The first time that the program runs the old factor is the current factor.
The first time that the program runs the old standard session is the current standard session.
Procedure:
Once a method is recalled from the list, it will ask for blank in the help window box as
follow:
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INSERT BLANK
3)
Set up (according to the zero type) the water or reagent blank test tube and fill the
flow cell by pressing the aspiration switch.
INSERT STANDARD
4)
Set up the standard solution tube and fill the flow cell by pressing the aspiration
switch.
Calibration value will be acquired, the K factor will be displayed in the relevant box,
the instrument will wait for confirmation order as follow:
Press NO to refuse last calibration procedure, the help window will ask the following:
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In case no calibration factor has been stored in the memory, the instrument will
All calibrations, single point or multipoint will be graphically visualized on the screen.
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For Kinetic and Fixed Time methods the ABS symbol has to be considered as a delta
absorbance value.
To run the program, set in place the test tube with the sample and press the aspiration
switch. The instrument will fill the flow cell, take a measurement, and then expel the
sample.
During the run for End Point and Elisa methods the screen appears as follows:
For End Point and Elisa methods, after the delay time, the result of the ABS standard
measurement and the concentration value are displayed. The result of the sample
concentration has a supervisor control (see Flag messages)
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During the incubation time and reading time for Kinetic and Fixed Time methods the
program will display the following screen:
During the reading time for Kinetic and Fixed Time methods the screen shows:
- The delta absorbance evolution and the initial and final absorbance values.
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- After the first ten seconds of the reading time, a real time graphic dynamics of
the measurement is shown on screen. The graphic point can be dispersed
because the real trend is displayed.
-The result of the sample concentration at the end of the measurement, with a
supervisor control (see Flag messages)
Before performing patient analysis, touch the Nm patient name box, a virtual keyboard
will open, digit the patient’s name and save. It is now possible to perform the test.
The patient name corresponds to only one patient ID for these analyses.
ID assignment criterion:
The ID number is set automatically to 1 when the first sample of the first assay is run for
The first available ID for each Assay will appear automatically once the test has been
recalled.
In the patient database each ID correspond to only one patient name; it is not possible
To change the patient ID, touch the ID box and a virtual keyboard will open, insert the
required ID exit and save. Now the next patient will be identified with the programmed
ID number.
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1. Just after a patient measurement it is possible to repeat again with the same
solution in the cuvette. In order to do this press the REP button on the screen
and read, the new measurement value will superimpose over the old one.
2. If the sample repetition will be performed a second time, touch the ID box and a
virtual keyboard will open, insert the required ID exit and save. Now the results
of the recalled patient for that analysis will be displayed, press the REP button
on the screen and read again, the new measurement value will superimpose the
old one.
Note: To perform repetition of readings using the flow cell, it is necessary to disable
the automatic waste function. In this way the peristaltic pump will be not activated after
patient measurement and the sample will remain in the flow cell for repetition.
Processing QC controls
In order to insert in the QC database a control serum value for a specific assay proceed
as follow:
1. During the run session, it is possible to insert 3 control types (QC1 – QC2 – QC3)
for each method type.
2. To process a QC value, touch the ID box and the virtual keyboard will open.
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4. Once the selection is done, the QC will appear automatically in the Nm patient
name box.
5. Once the QC reading measurement has been processed the result will be saved
in the database.
The following Message Flags might appear while performing sample assays in the RUN
MESSAGE DESCRIPTION
FLAG
Probable Cause
Patient result
Pathological evidence
value is higher
Corrective Action
H of normality
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Probable Cause
for test.
Concentrate sample and rerun.
Probable Cause
Linearity high
D Sample concentration is greater than the
(Concentration) Reaction Linearity Range defined on the
Corrective Actions
Corrective Actions
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Corrective Actions
outside the
Target Not
The target temperature for reading well
Reached (37, 30°C ) has not been reached.
T
Probable Cause
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on
Corrective Action
8 ABS MENU
ABS mode is a service function, useful to test the ABS of a sample with a
programmable wavelength. To use this function, you must set the instrument to zero
with a reference (for example water or reactive).
When the program arrives to this screen, the instrument will set up the optical filter
(showing the current wavelength), select a different one if necessary using the arrows,
press the filter wheel icon to set the new wavelength.
Set the test tube of water (or other substances) in the inlet pipe and press the aspiration
button, after a few seconds, continuous evolution of the ABS value will appear on the
display. During this phase the following options could be chosen:
Press 0 key to have zero on the current ABS value (water or other substances).
You will choose this option when you will set to zero the instrument.
SELECTION KEYS:
Press the aspiration switch to fill the flow cell with the sample.
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9 WASHING
After each session of measurements, it is recommended that the flow cell be washed
with distilled water.
MAIN menu
RUN Mode
ABS Mode.
For washing the flow cell set the tube with water in the inlet pipe and press the Wash
button so the pump will aspirate water and wash it.
After the washing, it is necessary to repeat the operation without water so that the water
remaining inside the instrument can be expelled completely. It is very important to not
alter the following measure.
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10 MAINTENANCE
Perform at least 10 complete washing cycles by using the Washing procedure. Every
washing cycle lasts approx. 1 minute and stops automatically.
At the end of each working session, it is recommended to rinse the instrument with
detergent solution or alcohol via the inlet pipe. Place a cup of detergent solution under
the inlet pipe and carry out the Washing procedure.
Empty the waste tank: The waste bottle and all tubings contain sample and reagent
material. This material should be treated as potentially bio hazardous. Appropriate
waste management should be observed!
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If the instrument is not being used for a long period of time, empty the hydraulic
circuit and disconnect the tubes.
When the instrument is in use, keep the two little doors of the instrument
(measurement block and printer doors) firmly closed.
Clean the external surface of the instrument every month with a non-abrasive
detergent.
Clean the surface near the fan grids every month in order to take off dangerous
dust.
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