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CL-1000i Operation Manual V2.0 en
CL-1000i Operation Manual V2.0 en
Immunoassay Analyzer
Operator’s Manual
Volume I
© 2015 Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.
For this Operator’s Manual, the issue date is 2015-10.
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All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. Mindray shall not be
liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in
connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
Mindray is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability and performance of this product,
only if:
all installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this
product are conducted by Mindray authorized personnel;
the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national
and local requirements; and
the product is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
WARNING
It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to carry out a
reasonable service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may result in machine breakdown
or personal injury.
NOTE
This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained clinical professionals.
Warranty
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exemptions
Mindray's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transportation
or other charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay
resulting from the improper use or application of the product or the use of parts or
accessories not approved by Mindray or repairs by people other than Mindray authorized
personnel.
This warranty shall not extend to:
Malfunction or damage caused by improper use or man-made failure.
Malfunction or damage caused by unstable or out-of-range power input.
Malfunction or damage caused by force majeure such as fire and earthquake.
Malfunction or damage caused by improper operation or repair by unqualified or
unauthorized service people.
Malfunction of the instrument or part whose serial number is not legible enough.
Others not caused by instrument or part itself.
EC - Representative
EC-Representative: Shanghai International Holding Corp. GmbH(Europe)
Address: Eiffestraβe 80, 20537 Hamburg, Germany
Tel: 0049-40-2513175
Fax: 0049-40-255726
This manual contains the instructions necessary to operate the product safely and in
accordance with its function and intended use. Please read this manual thoroughly before
using the product. This manual is based on the maximum configuration and therefore
some contents may not apply to your product. If you have any questions, please contact
us.
Observance of this manual is a prerequisite for proper performance and correct
operation, and it ensures patient’s and operator’s safety. All graphics including screens
and printouts in this manual are for illustration purpose only and must not be used for
any other purposes. The screens and printouts on the product should prevail.
The product can be operated via both mouse and touchscreen. This manual describes
operating instructions based on the use of mouse.
The following two parts are included in this manual:
Volume I:
Copyright
Preface
Safety Information
Chapter 1 System Description
Chapter 2 General Operating Procedure
Chapter 3 System Setup
Chapter 4 Operation Theories
Chapter 5 Reagents
Chapter 6 Calibration
Chapter 7 Quality Control
Chapter 8 Sample Programming and Processing
Volume II.:
Chapter 9 Result Printouts
Chapter 10 Chemistries
Chapter 11 System Commands and Setup Options
Chapter 12 Use of Bar Code
Chapter 13 LIS
Chapter 14 Diagnostics
Chapter 15 Maintenance
Chapter 16 Alarms and Troubleshooting
Chapter 17 Template Modifying Software
Vocabulary
Index
This chapter provides you with safety symbols used in this manual and their meanings,
summarizes the safety hazards and operating precautions that should be considered
seriously when the instrument is being operated, and lists the labels and silkscreen that
have been applied to the instrument and their indications.
Safety Symbols
Safety symbols are used in this manual in order to remind you of the instructions
necessary to operate the product safely and in accordance with its function and intended
use. A safety symbol and text constitutes a notice as shown in the table below:
Summary of Hazards
Introduction
Observe the following safety precautions when using the product. Ignoring any of these
safety precautions may lead to personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING
If the product is used in a manner not specified by our company, the protection provided
by the product may be impaired.
WARNING
When the POWER is turned on, users other than the servicing personnel authorized by our
company must not open the rear cover or side cover.
Spillage of reagent or sample on the product may cause equipment failure and even
electric shock. Do not place sample and reagent on the panel of the analzyer. In case of
spillage, switch off the power immediately, remove the spillage and contact our
Customer Service Department or your local distributor.
WARNING
When the system is in operation, do not touch such moving parts as probe, gripper,
reagent carousel, cuvette loader, aspirate station and sample transportation part.
Do not put your finger or hand into any open part when the system is in operation.
WARNING
Light sent by the bar code reader may hurt your eyes. Do not stare into the laser beam
radiated from the bar code reader when the system is in operation.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriately handling samples, controls and calibrators may lead to biohazardous
infection. Do not touch the samples, control samples, calibrators, substrate, wash buffer,
mixtures or waste with your bare hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
In case your skin contacts the samples, control or calibrator, follow the standard
laboratory safety procedure and consult a doctor.
WARNING
Reagents and concentrated wash solutions are corrosive to human skins. Exercise caution
when using reagents and concentrated wash solution. In case your skin or clothes contact
them, wash them off with clean water. If reagents or wash solution spills into your eyes,
rinse them with water and consult an oculist.
Waste Hazards
Observe the following instructions to prevent environmental pollution and personal
injury caused by waste.
BIOHAZARD
Some substances contained in reagent, control, calibrator, substrate, wash buffer and
waste are subject to regulations of contamination and disposal. Dispose of the waste in
accordance with your local or national rule for biohazard waste disposal and consult the
manufacturer or distributor of the reagents for details.
Wear gloves and lab coat and, if necessary, goggles.
WARNING
Materials of the analyzer are subject to contamination regulations. Dispose of a waste
analyzer in accordance with your local or national rule for waste disposal.
WARNING
Ethanol is flammable substance. Please exercise caution while using ethanol around the
instrument in order to prevent fire and explosion.
WARNING
When the analyzer is not in use, for example, in repair, transportation or disposal
process, please clean and sterilize the parts (the probe, etc.) or surfaces that may
cause biohazdards and remind the person who handles the device of the related hazards.
WARNING
When the waste tanks are used to hold the liquid waste, please empty the waste tank
before and after the test in order to avoid overflowing of the liquid.
When changing the waste tank, please quickly place the waste tubing into the empty one
in order to prevent the waste liquid from dropping.
Precautions on use
Introduction
To use the product safely and efficiently, pay attention to the following operating
precautions.
Intended Use
WARNING
The instrument is an automated analyser for immunological analysis. It is designed for
determination of analytes in serum, plasma and other human body fluids.
When drawing a clinical conclusion, please also refer to patients’ clinical symptoms and
other test results.
Environment Precautions
CAUTION
Evaluate the electromagnetic environment prior to operating the system.
Please install and operate the system in an environment specified by this manual.
Installing and operating the system in other environment may lead to unreliable results
and even equipment damage.
To relocate the system, please contact our Customer Service Department or your local
distributor.
CAUTION
Electromagnetic noise may interfere with operations of the system. Do not install
devices generating excessive electromagnetic noise around the system. Do not use such
devices as radio transmitters in the room housing the system. Do not use other display
monitors around the system.
Do not use other medical instruments around the system that may generate
electromagnetic noise to interfere with their operations.
Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation
(e.g. mobile phones or radio transmitters), as these may interfere with the proper
operation.
The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the device.
This device has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A, and in a domestic
environment may cause radio interference, in which case, you may need to take
measures to mitigate the interference.
CAUTION
It is the manufacturer's responsibility to provide equipment electromagnetic
compatibility information to the customer or user.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that a compatible electromagnetic environment
for the equipment can be maintained in order that it will perform as intended.
Operating Precautions
CAUTION
Take the clinical symptoms or other test results of the patient into considerations
when making a diagnosis based on the measuring results produced by the system.
Operate the system strictly as instructed by this manual. Inappropriate use of the
system may lead to unreliable test results or even equipment damage or personal
injury.
Do not open the shielding cover when the system is in operation; otherwise starting
analysis is not permitted.
When using the system for the first time, first run calibrations, and then QC tests to
make sure the system is in proper state.
Be sure to run QC tests every time when you use the system, otherwise the result may
be unreliable.
Do not uncover the reagent carousel when the system is in operation. Keep the
reagent carousel cover closed. Please close the front door before the auto loader
when the system is in operation.
The operation unit is a personal computer with the operating software installed.
Installing other software or hardware on the computer may interfere with the system
operation. Do not run other software when the system is working.
Computer virus may destroy the operating software or test data. Do not use the
computer for other purposes or connect it to the Internet. If the computer is infected
by virus, please install anti-virus software to check for and clear virus.
Do not touch the display, mouse or keyboard with wet hands or hands with chemicals.
Do not place the MAIN POWER to ON again within 10 seconds since placing it to OFF;
otherwise the system may enter the protection status. If it does so, place the MAIN
POWER to OFF and place it to ON again.
Do not start measurement after starting up the system until incubation is finished and
the status becomes Standby.
System Home
CAUTION
Please do not pull out the drawer structures during Home process.
CAUTION
Maintain the system strictly as instructed by this manual. Inappropriate maintenance
may lead to unreliable results, equipment damage or personal injury.
To wipe off dust from the system surface, use a soft, clean and wet (not too wet)
cloth soaked with soap water rather than organic solvents such as ethanol. After
cleaning, wipe the surface and dry with dry cloth.
Switch off all the powers and disconnect the power plug before cleaning. Take
necessary measures to prevent liquid ingression, otherwise equipment damage or
personal injury may be caused.
Replacement of such major parts as probe and syringe assembly must be followed by a
calibration.
The tubing of peristaltic pump may fail after a long period of work, which will lead to
dispersion overflow or wash buffer inlet failure. Replace the pump tubing regularly.
If the system fails and needs servicing, contact our Customer Service Department or
your local distributor. The system may need to be stopped or transported during
servicing, which will probably cause biohazards, electric shock hazards and moving
part hazards. Exercise caution when preparing the system for servicing.
Sample Precautions
CAUTION
Use samples that are completely free of insoluble substances like fibrin or suspended
matter; otherwise the probe may be blocked.
Medicines, anticoagulants or preservative in the samples may lead to unreliable
results.
Hemolysis may affect sample test result. Avoid using such samples or re-collect the
sample.
Store the samples properly. Improper storage may change the compositions of
samples and lead to unreliable results.
Sample volatilization may lead to unreliable results. Do not leave the sample open for
a long period.
The system has a specific requirement on the sample volume. Refer to this manual for
proper sample volume.
Load samples to correct positions on the sample carousel before the analysis begins;
otherwise reliable results may not be obtained.
CAUTION
Use proper reagents, calibrators and controls on the system.
Select appropriate reagents supplied by Mindray according to the performance
characteristics of the system. Consult our company or our authorized distributor for
details. Based on the reaction principle and applicable scope of the reagents supplied
by Mindray, other chemiluminescence immunoassays can be performed on this
instrument as well.
Store and use the reagents, calibrators and controls strictly as instructed by our
company; otherwise, reliable results or best performance of the system may not be
obtained. Improper storage of reagents, calibrators and controls may lead to
unreliable results and bad performance of the system even in validity period.
Perform calibration and QC test after changing the reagents, otherwise reliable
results may not be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
Do not take away the sample rack from rack feeder system during test running to prevent
skin damage or infection due to contact with the moving parts.
CAUTION
Do not push sample rack in the lane during test running. Beware of pinching.
NOTE
When programming samples in non-bar code mode, please confirm that the program
information matches the sample ID, so as to avoid result error due to sample being
omitted or too many samples being placed on the rack.
NOTE
The system automatically stores the data to the built-in hard disk. Data loss, however, is
still possible due to mis-deletion or physical damage of the hard disk. You are
recommended to regularly archive the data to such medium as CDs.
To avoid data loss caused by unexpected power failure, a UPS (uninterrupted power
supply) is recommended.
WARNING
For operating instructions and precautions of the computer and printer, please refer to
their operation manuals.
External equipment connected to the analogue and digital interfaces must be complied
with relevant safety and EMC standards (e.g., IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology
Equipment Standard and CISPR 22 EMC of Information Technology Equipment Standard
(CLASS B)). Any person, who connects additional equipment to the signal input or output
ports and configures an IVD system, is responsible for ensuring that the system works
normally and complies with the safety and EMC requirements. If you have any questions,
consult the technical services department of your local representative.
WARNING
When the tube or the part that contain liquid become aged or damaged, please stop its
use immediately and contact our customer service department or your local distributor
to check and replace it.
Loading Cuvette
WARNING
Before loading the cuvettes, please use a pair of new gloves and do not use the gloves
which have contacted with the reagent or sample.
Please do not remove the package of the cuvettes until you are about to load them.
Human scurf may affect the test results. Please avoid dropping the scurf into the
cuvettes when loading them.
Date of manufacture
This symbol, contained in the product label which is attached to the rear cover of the
system, indicates the manufacture date of the product.
WEEE label
The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU member states only.
The use of this symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household
waste. By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
bringing potential negative consequences to the environment and human health. For
more detailed information with regard to returning and recycling this product, please
consult the distributor from whom you purchased the product.
Power Switch: On
This label is located beside the power switch. When the switch is placed to upper position,
the power is on and the instrument is started.
Network interface
This symbol located on the network interface indicates the connection between the
analyzer and the operation unit.
Electrical ground
This symbol indicates an electrical ground.
Load/Unload substrate
This label is located near the substrate load area. Loosen the bottle cap after loading
substrate, and tighten it before unloading
Warning Labels
Biohazard Warning
This label indicating the risk of biohazardous infection is located in the following
positions:
Probe Wash Well
Analyzing Unit Waste Outlet
Cuvette waste container
Sample aspirate port
The door of the sample loading area
Laser Warning
This symbol and text located near the sample bar code reader, rack bar code reader and
reagent bar code reader reminds you of not staring into the laser beam.
Preface ················································································································· v
5 Reagents ···········································································································5-1
6 Calibration ········································································································6-1
Vocabulary ············································································································· 1
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This chapter describes the system from the installation, hardware, software and
specifications perspectives, including:
Installation requirements and methods of the instrument
Hardware components
Optional modules that can be configured with the instrument
Introduction and operation of software screens
Technical specifications
CAUTION
Install the instrument in a place meeting the requirements presented in this section;
otherwise, it will not perform as promised.
Installation Environment
The system is for indoor use only.
The bearing platform should be level (with gradient less than 1/200).
The bearing platform should be able to support at least 250kg.
The installation site should be well ventilated.
The installation site should be free of dust.
The installation side should not be in direct sun.
The installation site should be kept away from a heat or draft source.
The installation site should be free of corrosive gas and flammable gas.
The bearing platform should be free of vibration.
The installation site should be kept away from large noise and power supply
interference.
Keep the system away from brush-type motors and electrical contact device that is
frequently switched on and off.
Do not use such devices as mobile phones and radio transmitter near the system.
The system should be installed in a place with altitude height between -400 to 4000
meters.
Power supply
Connect the system to a power supply meeting the requirements specified in this
manual. For more information, refer to 1.5 System Specifications.
The system is provided with a three-wire power cord, which has good grounding
performance.
The system should be connected to a properly-grounded power socket.
WARNING
Make sure the power junction box is grounded correctly. Improper grounding may lead to
electric shock or equipment damage. Check if the power junction box outputs voltage
meeting the specified requirements and has a proper fuse installed.
CAUTION
Operating the system in an environment other than the specified may lead to
unreliable test results. If the temperature or relative humidity does not meet the
above-mentioned requirements, use air-conditioning equipment.
Drainage
Make sure that the outlet is no less than 50mm wide and no greater than 100mm
high, and the length of the waste tubing does not exceed 5 meters. If the waste tank is
used, the guide tube is no less than 2m.
Check and empty the waste tank before and after running the tests if waste tank is
used to hold the waste liquid in case overflow occurs.
BIOHAZARD
Dispose of the waste liquid according to the local regulations.
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
CAUTION
The outlet tubes for liquid waste 1 and 2 must not be connected together but routed
separately. Waste outlet tubes for waste 1 and 2 must not be connected with the
waste tube of other instrument, otherwise the analyzer may be damaged due to the
back flow of the liquid waste.
CAUTION
When connecting the tubes, exercise caution to avoid folding or pressing them.
After installing the instrument, connect it with the fluidic components as instructed in the
figure below.
Wash
Waste tank buffer
tank
Wash
buffer
sewer tank
Waste produced by the analyzer is drained to the waste tank or to the sewer.
Wall
≥700
Front
≥500
1400
≥500
Unit:mm
WARNING
The system should be installed only by technicians of or authorized by our company.
Before installation
When you receive the package, check it carefully. If you find any signs of mishandling or
damage, file a claim immediately with our Customer Service Department or your local
distributor.
After opening the package, check the delivered goods against the packing list, and then
visually check the system appearance. If you find anything missing or damaged, alert our
Customer Service Department or your local distributor immediately.
System relocation
If you want to relocate your system, contact our Customer Service Department or your
local distributor.
(1) (2)
(3)
(1)Cuvette load and transport system (2) left door(position for loading cuvette)
(3) Rack feeding area (4) Substrate positions
(5)Reagent carousel (6) Syringe
(7)Probe (8)Gripper
(9)Dispersion carousel
(1)
(2)
(1) (2)
(1)Lanes holding the sample racks (2)Indicator for sample rack status
Load sample
rack Green
Off
Click Start
Remove sample or sample delivery
rack starts
Sampling completed or
Flashing green Auto rerun completed yellow
When the indicator turns into yellow, do not perform any operations on this lane
otherwise the analyzer gives an alarm. When the indicator is flashing, please remove the
sample rack on this lane.
Sample rack
There are 10 sample positions on each rack
CAUTION
Do not disinfect the racks at high temperature (over 80°C) or by using strong acid or
alkaline; otherwise, the racks may be damaged.
Sample tubes varying in specification requires different minimum sample volumes. Each
sample tube must contain the minimum amount of sample; otherwise, correct aspirating
cannot be ensured. The minimum sample volume is the sum of the sample volume for
analysis (sum of defined sample volume for chemistry and the excessive aspiration 5μl)
and the dead volume of the sample container.
The table below shows the dead volume of each type of sample container.
Table 1.2 Specification and dead volume of sample containers
Sample Specification Dead Volume
Container
Aspirate Aspirate
volume ≤50μl volume >50μl
Microtube Φ14×25mm, 0.5ml (Beckman) 50μl 50μl
(1)
(3)
(2)
The reagent carousel cover consists of two parts. Open the front part of reagent carousel
cover by rotating the handle counter clockwise to load or change reagents.
CAUTION
Every day before analysis, remove the plugs on the reagent carousel in order to prevent
mechanical reset failure and bending reagent probe. After finishing the tests every day,
insert the plugs on the reagent carousel.
Ensure that the reagent carousel is closed while the system is analysing. Opening the
reagent carousel cover during analysing will abort the analysis and invalidate the tests
that are running.
If reagent is sprayed on the position numbers of the reagent carousel, clean it
immediately with ethanol-dipped gauze.
WARNING
The light radiated from the reagent bar code reader may hurt your eyes. Do not stare
into the laser beam coming from the reagent bar code reader.
Reagent bottle
The reagent pack is a single ready-to-use unit that consists of 4 bottles.
Routine Reagent Pack Specification:
4 bottles
50 tests/pack and 100 tests/pack
(1) (2)
(1)) Magnetic bead reagent (2) Buffer, sample processing fluid and enzyme
labeled reagent
Reagent mixing
Reagent bottle is mixed by gear rotation, which uses the two fins inside the bottle for
mixing.
NOTE
Before loading reagents, manually rotate the gear below the magnetic bead bottle or
shake the reagent pack by following the requirements in reagent specifications for
mixing.
(1)
(2) (3)
WARNING
When the system is in operation, do not place any part of your body or any obstacle in
the route where the probe arm moves; otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage
may be caused.
Probe washing
Wash buffer is used for probe interior and exterior washing.
Probe concentrated wash solution is placed in concentrated wash solution position on the
panel.
Syringe
The syringe is located at the rear of the analyzing unit.
Figure 1.11 Sample Syringe
(1)
(1) Syringe
(1) (2)
Substrate bottle
Substrate bottle holding substrate for chemiluminescence measurement is located on the
right front part of the work station panel. Up to 2 substrate bottles can be placed side by
side.
Figure 1.13 Substrate bottle
NOTE
To make sure that substrate has reached complete equilibration before use, it should
have been equilibrated at the room temperature for above 6 hours.
Substrate bottles are used in turns. When one bottle is used up, the system will
automatically switch to the other and prompt you to replace in time.
Each bottle of substrate can support 500 or 300 tests. Substrate can be manually loaded.
Information such as lot No., expiration date and so on can be obtained by hand-held bar
code reader.
(1) (2)
(2)
(1)
Photometer module
The photometer module is composed of photon counting module and reference module.
The photon counting module detects light intensity of the liquid to be measured, and
calculates the analyte concentration by calibration curve.
The reference module provides steady light output for the calibration of the photon
counting module, and evaluates counting stability and repeatability during photometer
diagnosis process.
The measurement wavelength is 500nm~600nm.
(1)
(1)
(3)
(1) (2)
1.3.4 Printer
Printer used to print test results and other data. The system supports three types of
printer, which include inkjet printer, laser printer and stylus printer.
Printer is an optional module and not provided when the system is sold. If you want to
buy our printer, please contact our customer service department. If you want to buy a
printer of other manufacturers, please choose one meeting the requirements.
(5)
(1)
(2) (4)
(3)
Status Description
Current system This indicator appears on the right of the status display area. It
time indicates the system date and time.
LIS status
This indicator appears on the left of the status display area. The
following information is indicated:
: used to program patient samples and control samples, and view sample rack
status.
: used to recall test results of patient samples and controls, the result
statistics , test statistics , charge statistics and abnormal samples.
Function window
The function window contains options, buttons and other controls used to perform
various functions of the system.
: Start icon. Select it to display the Start Conditions dialog box, in which you are
allowed to start new analysis or resume early testing.
: Rack Stop icon. It is used to stop transmission of sample racks. When this icon
is selected, the system stops delivering racks. Those racks that have been carried to
the lanes will continue with the analysis until all tests are finished. When rack
transfer is stopped, you are allowed to load sample racks or replenish samples.
: Emergency stop icon. Select it to stop all tests. All tests that are running will be
invalidated.
: STAT icon. Select it to display the Program STAT Sample window, in which
you are enabled to program emergency samples quickly.
: Online help icon. Select it to display the online help of the current window,
where you will find description of parameters and operations.
Rack Search F1
Status Result F2
Charges Print F7
Charge setup F2
Rerun F5
Abnormal status
Abnormal
Batch Rerun F6
Rerun status
Prev F1
Load F1 Next F2
Reagent/Calibration Reagent Stop F2 Load F3
Load List F4 Unload F4
Cal F5 Exit F5
No Cal F6 Extend Calibration Time
Print F7 Reject OK
Cal Options F8 Individual bottle calibration Caneel
Prev F1
Consumable Load F1 Next F2
Management Load F3
Print F7 Unload F4
Search F1 Exit F5
Cal Data F2 Prev F4
Calibration Archive F5 Next F5
Result
Print F7
Exit F8
Trend F6 Search F1
Print F7 Prev F4
Prev F1 Next F5
Next F2 Exit F8
Manual Load F1 Load F3
Unload F4
Reagent Exit F5 Up
v
Overview Reagent F3
Down
Close
Print F7
Define F1
Master Curve F3
Cal Setup
v
Delete F6
Sample Cup F5
Cal Position Discard F7
Save F8
Search F1
Chart F3 QC Time(yymmddhhmmss)
Prev F4 QC Date(mmdd)
Levey-Jennings
Next F5
Delete F6
Print F7
Comment F8
Twin-Plot Search F1
Prev F4
Next F5
Print F7
Results
Search F1
Chems F2 Prev F5
Reac Data F4 Next F6
Comment F5 Print F7
Archive F6 Exit F8
Print F7
Search F1
Summary Chems F2
Print F7
Define F1 Select All
QC Setup Chems F2 Clear
Rules F3 OK
Import Control F4 Save Cancel
Delete F6 Cancel
Discard F7 Close
Save F8
Control Sample Cup F5
Position Discard F7
Save F8
Qualitative F3
Chemistries Prev F4
Define F1
Next F5
Import F2 Mask/unmask chemistries
Discard F6
Save F7 Chemistry configuration
Close F8 Display order
Version Info
Options F3 Delete
Exit
Ref Range F1
Options F2
Delete
Ref Range F4 Reflex F3
Default
Prev F4
Next F5
Discard F6
Save F7
Exit F8
Check Syringes
Check Probe
Scheduled Daily Clean
Maintenance Daily Check Waste Tank Connection
Maintenance Maintenance
Check Consumable Status
(Continued) Effect Check
Clean Probe Exterior
Clean Dispersion Aspirate Probe
Exterior
Select All
OK
Weekly Replace/Clean Aspirate Probes Log
History
Customize
Delete
Clean Dust Screens Close
Wipe Dispense Probes/Tubes
Monthly
Clean wash well
Clean Vortexer Hole
Three-Month
Wash buffer bubble detection
coupler calibration
Log off
Shut Down
OK
Cancel
Restore F3
Demog F1 Prev F4
Next F5
STAT Discard F6
Save F7
Exit F8
Options F2
Chems F3 Set Defaulsts F3
Save F7 Save F7
Close F8 Close F8
Select
Move the mouse to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit,
and then press the left mouse button and release it quickly. Pressing the left mouse button
is functionally equivalent to touching the screen.
Double-click
Move the mouse to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit,
and then quickly press the left mouse button twice and release it. Pressing the left mouse
button twice is functionally equivalent to touching the screen twice.
Drag
Dragging is used to move the slider on a screen in order to choose a scale. Move the
mouse to make it stop over the slider, press and hold the left mouse button, move the
mouse left and right to adjust the slider to the desired scale.
Move
Put your finger above the mouse pointer, and then move your finger to make the pointer
stop at the object that you want to select or edit.
Select
Move your finger to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit,
touch the screen and then release it quickly. Touching the screen is functionally
equivalent to pressing the left mouse button.
Double-click
Move your finger to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit,
quickly touch the screen twice and then release it. Quickly touching the screen twice is
functionally equivalent to pressing the left mouse button twice.
Drag
Dragging is used to move the slider on a screen in order to choose a scale. Move the
mouse pointer to make it stop over the slider, press and hold the screen, and then move
the pointer left and right to adjust the slider to the desired scale.
Access the online help from any screens by selecting the icon to display the help
topic related to the current screen.
Press the shortcut combination key Alt+F1 to display the topics related to the
current screen or window.
Select the button on the upper right corner of the main screen, or press the
shortcut combination key Alt+F1.
To view details of an error log, select the icon in front of the error log.
1 Select the icon on the upper right corner of the main screen, or press the
shortcut combination key Alt+F1.
2 Select the following tabs to view relevant information:
Parameter Description
Reagent Carousel One reagent carousel holds 25 reagent positions, with
magnetic bead reagent mixing function.
Reagent Pack Supporting 100 test/pack and 50 test/pack
Supporting up to 4 reagents: Ra, Rb, Rc and Rd.
Reagent volume 20μl-200μl, increment of 1μl.
Reagent refrigeration Constant refrigeration for 24 hours.
Reagent Management Closed reagent management, supporting built-in reagent
bar code scanning.
Sampling system
Table 1.8 Specifications of the sampling system
Parameter Description
Sample volume 10μl-200μl, increment of 1μl
Probe One probe available, featuring level detection,
horizontal/vertical bump detection and clog
detection.
Auto sample dilution Supporting auto sample dilution with dilution ratio of
1:2~1:40.
Reagent volume 20μl-200μl, increment of 1μl.
Probe washing Use wash buffer for probe interior and exterior
washing.
Substrate system
Table 1.9 Specifications of the substrate system
Parameter Description
Tests available for each 500 or 300 tests
substrate bottle
Substrate Dispensing Volume 200μl
Substrate Preheating Supporting substrate preheating
Bar Code Scanning Supporting hand-held bar code scanning to input
substrate lot No., bottle No., expiration date and so
on.
Parameter Description
Reaction Carousel 75 positions available
Reaction temperature 37℃±0.3℃, fluctuation of ±0.2℃
Cuvettes Disposable plastic cuvettes
Dispersion system
Table 1.11 Specifications of the dispersion system
Parameter Description
Dispersion Carousel Independent rotary dispersion carousel
Dispersion procedure 4-phase dispersion by wash buffer in dispersion unit
Dispersion Carousel 37±0.3℃, fluctuation of ±0.2℃
Temperature
Storage environment
Temperature:-10°C-50°C
Humidity: 30%RH-85%RH, without condensation
Atmospheric Pressure: 106kPa~50kPa
Single Rack
Dimension: 200mm(length)×22mm(depth)×65mm(height)
Weight: ≤100g
This chapter illustrates the methods of using the instrument and the routine operating
procedure in clinical laboratories. The common steps include:
Check before Powering On
Powering on
Checking System Status
Loading Reagent
Calibration
Quality Control
Programming routine samples
Programming STAT samples
Test status and emergency stop
Daily maintenance
Powering off and log off
Check after powering off
BIOHAZARD
While checking the waste tank and tubing , wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary,
goggles.
NOTE
The analyzer drains 3.1L of liquid waste per hour.
1 Check if the waste tank has been emptied. If not, empty it.
2 Check waste tank connection to make sure that the waste tubing is not bent and the
sewer opening is lower than the waste outlet of the system.
2.2.6 Checking Cuvette, Wash Buffer, Substrate and Probe Wash Solution
Check if the cuvette, wash buffer, substrate and probe wash solution are sufficient. If not,
refill them.
2.3 Powering on
2.3.1 Powering On the System
After connecting correctly the system to the power sockets, switch on the power in the
sequence presented below:
1 Turn on the analyzing unit power switch (located on the right of analyzer).
Figure 2.1 Power Switch of Analyzing Unit
(1) (2)
WARNING
Please drain the hydropneumatic system of wash buffer and substrate after shutting
down the system for a long time(more than 7 days). After the drainage, prime and
wash the system with DI water or ultra-pure water and then drain it again in order to
prevent the wash buffer from crystallization which may cause system error.
If you cannot conduct the procedure on your own, please contact our customer
service department or your local distributor.
2 Enter the username and password in the Login window, and then select OK.
NOTE
The default username and password for administrator is Admin. Please note that the
password is case sensitive. You are recommended to change the password when
logging on the system for the first time in order to prevent others from abusing the
privileges of the administrator.
If an operator forgets his password, he may ask the administrator to log on the
system and delete the username and then redefine a username; or he may contact
our customer service department or your local distributor. If the administrator
forgets his password, contact our customer service department or your local
distributor.
3 When the startup check is passed, the main screen shows. The startup procedure is
finished.
The system will display prompt message when detecting unsatisfied environment
during the startup process. Please take actions according to the instructions in the
message box.
CAUTION
To ensure accurate test results, do not start measurement until the system status
turns to Standby and the system has been turned on for about 20 minutes, so that
the reaction temperature gets steady.
The screen shows the system status and alarm status of the sample analysis module,
and sample transportation module.
STM: indicates system status of the sample transportation module.
Status Description
Standby The sample delivery module is standby and waiting for
delivery of racks.
Running The sample delivery module is delivering racks.
Stopped
The sample delivery module fails, or the button
is pressed.
Rack Stop The sample delivery module stops delivering new
racks, while those on the track are still being
delivered. When rack stop is finished, the SDM
continues the rack delivery.
Initialization The sample delivery module is being initialized.
SAM: It indicates system status.
Alarm status: shows status of the sample analysis module, and sample
transportation module. Alarm levels are indicated by different colors, red for
error and yellow for warning.
2 To mask certain chemistry of the analyzer, select Mask Chem F3.
3 If the status indicates necessary maintenance, select Maintenance F7 to go to
Maintenance window to perform required procedure.
3 New alarm messages are indicated by corresponding colors. Select the help button in
front of a new alarm message to view relevant description and solutions.
4 Take actions according to the recommended solutions.
Maintenance procedure
1 Check the Utility button on the left of the main screen. If it appears in yellow, it
indicates that a maintenance procedure is expired.
2 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance.
Figure 2.5 Scheduled Maintenance screen
3 Check if the Scheduled Maintenance tab and maintenance frequency tabs appear
in yellow. If they do, it indicates that at least one maintenance procedure is expired.
4 Select the maintenance frequency tab appearing in yellow, find the expired
maintenance procedure, and then perform the maintenance.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the maintenance frequency tabs and maintenance
procedures are displayed in normal color.
Checking Subsystems
1 Select Utility - Status.
Temperature
The actual temperature and valid range of the reagent carousel, reaction carousel,
dispersion carousel, substrate preheating and instrument interior are displayed.
Power
Status for the power supply module shows:
The actual voltage and valid range for the main board and reagent refrigeration
board.
The actual voltage and valid range for the radiators.
Hydropneumatic subsystem
Status for the hydropneumatic subsystem shows:
Working status of buffer tank of the wash buffer
The actual primary vacuum pressure and its valid range.
Smart modules
Smart module status monitors the working status of smart modules, which include
motor drive board 1~5 and reagent refrigeration unit.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probes.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
Do not touch the reagent directly with your body; otherwise, skin wound or inflammation
may be caused.
CAUTION
Do not drop liquid on reagent carousel control button to prevent damaging the button.
NOTE
This is a closed system, only allowing use of Mindray's reagents.
Load sufficient reagent before running tests to prevent tests interrupted by reagent
shortage.
After the analyzer is recovered from a failure stop, please take out the reagents and
rotate the gear below the magnetic bead bottle to mix the reagent.
NOTE
Make sure there is no air bubble in reagent bottle before loading the reagent. Otherwise,
test results may be incorrect.
Manual load
When loading reagents manually, you need to enter the reagent information, which is the
only information source of the loaded reagents. You are allowed to input reagent
information before, during or after loading reagents to the reagent carousel. No other
reagent information, except for bar code, is allowed to be modified.
Manually loaded reagents have the letter “M“ (Manual) appearing near them.
Figure 2.7 Flag for manually loaded reagents
(1)
Reagent information obtained from the bar code will automatically be shown on the
screen, and cannot be modified.
CAUTION
If the system is running tests, after requesting reagent load, do not remove the
reagent carousel cover until the countdown for reagent load is 0, the system status
is Reagent Load, and the popup message is confirmed; otherwise, the tests currently
run will be invalidated.
13 Load reagents according to the reagent load list.
NOTE
While loading reagents, press the load button to rotate the reagent carousel for
convenient loading. When the reagent load button is pressed, the reagent carousel
does not stop rotating until the button is released.
14 Restore the reagent carousel cover.
Auto load
Auto load is to load bar-coded reagents to the reagent carousel, which are identified by bar
code scanning.
1 Check the system status and operate accordingly.
Incubation, Standby, Auto Mix or Reagent Load: proceed to next step.
Running: Select Reagent –Reagent/Calibration and select Reagent Stop F2 ,
to request reagent load. When the countdown for reagent load becomes 0 and
the system status is Reagent Load, a message box pops up. Select OK, and then
proceed to the next step.
To cancel reagent load, select No Stop F2 before system status changes to
"Reagent Load".
2 Manually rotate the gear at the bottom of the magnet bead reagent bottle or gently
shake the reagent pack until the reagent has been fully mixed.
3 Remove the film covered on reagent bottle, and check if the puncture membrane has
been damaged.
The reagent with damaged puncture membrane cannot be used.
CAUTION
If the system is running tests, after requesting reagent load, do not remove the
reagent carousel cover until the countdown for reagent load is 0, the system status
is Reagent Load, and the popup message is confirmed; otherwise, the tests currently
run will be invalidated.
5 Load reagents according to the reagent load list.
NOTE
While loading reagents, press the load button to rotate the reagent carousel for
convenient loading. When the reagent load button is pressed, the reagent carousel
does not stop rotating until the button is released.
6 Restore the reagent carousel cover.
The system scans all reagent positions automatically and read following reagent
information from the bar code:
Chemistry
Expiration date
Lot number
Bottle No.
Bottle type
If chemistry name is "Invalid bar code", it means bar code analysis error, bar code
type error and bar code data error. Please load reagent with correct bar code.
NOTE
Please do not collect the small amount of wash buffer residue remaining in the tank for
the purpose of reuse with other wash buffer, otherwise contamination may occur.
Please do not directly touch or contaminate the front part of the inlet tubing of wash
buffer, which contacts with the liquid
1 Select Reagent – Consumable Management.
2 Select Wash Buffer.
3 Select Load F1. The Load Reagent window is displayed.
4 Remove the top of carton to expose the mouth of the tank. Remove the cap of the
wash buffer tank.
5 Loosen the cap assembly of the empty wash buffer tank and put it into the new tank.
When installing the cap assembly, lift the tank mouth with one hand while tightening
the cap with the other hand.
6 Use clean tissue to wipe the spilt wash buffer.
7 Enter the following information:
Volume
8 Select Load F3.
NOTE
Before loading wash solution, ensure that there are no air bubbles inside the reagent
bottle so as to avoid affecting washing effects.
1 Make sure system status is "Standby".
2 Select Reagent- Consumable Management.
3 Select Wash Solution.
4 Select Load F1. The Load Reagent window is displayed.
5 Place probe wash solution in position near the probe wash well as shown in the
following figure.
Figure 2.8 Position for probe wash solution
(1)
Substrate can be loaded via bar code scanning. Substrate information will be
automatically analyzed from bar code, which does not allow input or modification.
NOTE
Loading substrate before its temperature becomes steady may produce incorrect results.
When operating the analyzer, please load two bottles of substrate in order to prevent the
substrate spike from exposing in the air. Please do not remove the used-up substrate
bottle until you are about to load a new one. Before removing it, tighten the cap of the
bottle.
When loading substrate bottle, gently press down till the substrate spike in loading
position has punctured through the membrane at the bottom of substrate bottle.
6 Press the indication light corresponding to the loading position to confirm that
loading is completed.
Substrate information analyzed from the bar code will automatically be shown on
the screen, and cannot be modified.
When loading substrate bottle, gently press down till the substrate spike in loading
position has punctured through the membrane at the bottom of substrate bottle.
Figure 2.9 Load substrate
(1) (2)
Manual load
1 Check the system status and operate accordingly.
Incubation, Standby, Auto Mix or Reagent Load: proceed to next step.
Running: Select Reagent –Reagent/Calibration and select Reagent Stop F2
to request reagent load. When the countdown for reagent load becomes 0 and
the system status is Reagent Load, a message box pops up. Select OK, and then
proceed to the next step.
To cancel reagent load, select No Stop F2 before system status changes to
"Reagent Load".
Reagent information analyzed from the bar code will automatically be shown on the
screen, and cannot be modified.
Auto load
1 Check the system status and operate accordingly.
Incubation, Standby, Auto Mix or Reagent Load: proceed to next step.
Running: Select Reagent –Reagent/Calibration and select Reagent Stop F2 to
request reagent load. When the countdown for reagent load becomes 0 and the
system status is Reagent Load, a message box pops up. Select OK, and then
proceed to the next step.
To cancel reagent load, select No Stop F2 before system status changes to "Reagent
Load".
2 Remove the reagent carousel cover.
3 Load sample diluent to any position of the reagent carousel.
4 Cover the reagent carousel cover.
The system scans diluent positions automatically and read following information
from the bar code:
Diluent
Expiration date
Lot number
Bottle No.
Bottle type
2.6 Calibration
For detailed information about calibration test, please refer to“ 6 Calibration“.
Programming a sample
1 Select Program - Sample.
Figure 2.10 Sample screen
The options include serum, plasma, urine, amniotic fluid, whole blood and other.
5 Tick the Predilution box. If the sample needs predilution, then select the chemistries.
The selected chemistries will be flagged by a number which stands for the
10 Choose a sample tube type. The options include micro 0.5ml and 2ml and standard.
11 Enter the off-line dilution factor.
The input range is 2-9999, and the default is blank.
13 Select the Predilution box; if it is selected, the chemistries of the sample will be
diluted before test. If some chemistries of the sample do not need predilution, please
select the blank from the Predilution dropdown box. When the Predilution box is
not selected and if some chemistries need predilution, please select the Predilution
ratio from their corresponding Predilution dropdown box.
14 If you want to run a chemistry with different parameters, enter the values in the
chemistry option area:
Replicates : number of times the assay is to be run.
15 Select OK.
16 Select Save F8.
Batch programming
A maximum of 500 samples can be programmed for each batch. For batch-programmed
samples, all program information such as sample information, chemistries and patient
demographics other than position, ID and bar code are the same.
1 Select Program- Sample.
2 Enter the sample ID of the first sample.
3 Input the rack ID and position number based on the analysis mode.
4 Select a sample type from the Sample Type pull-down list.
5 Enter sample comment or select one in the Comment field.
6 Select the Predilution box. Refer to Programming a sample for details.
7 Choose desired chemistries.
8 Select desired panels from the list.
2 To change the priority of the sample, select or deselect the STAT checkbox.
3 Enter the patient information.
4 Select Save F7 to save your input.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
NOTE
Before loading samples, ensure that the sample cups are free of air bubble so as to avoid
inaccurate results.
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 Select List F5.
The sample list shows all programmed samples and chemistries, including the
following information:
Program date and time
Sample ID
Bar code
Position
Patient name
Chemistry
Sample status
3 Select Print F7.
load samples to a rack based on the programming mode, and then put the rack in the
lane.
NOTE
Do not start measurement after starting up the system until the status becomes Standby.
1 In rack ID or bar code mode, select on upper right corner of the main screen.
2 In sequential mode, the default positions can be changed: You can first select Reset
ID on the window to clear the sample IDs on the graphic rack and then select a
position on the rack; input the Start ID and the End ID and select OK. Or just select a
position on the rack and Set the Start ID and the End ID and then select OK.
3 Select OK to start analysis.
3 Input the rack ID and position number based on the analysis mode.
4 Mark the STAT checkbox.
5 Select a sample type from the Sample Type pull-down list.
6 Enter sample comment or select one in the Comment field.
7 Tick the Predilution box. If the sample needs predilution, then select the chemistries.
The selected chemistries will be flagged by a triangle and a number which stands for
If it is selected, the chemistries of the sample will be diluted before test. If some
chemistries of the sample do not need predilution, please select the blank from the
Predilution dropdown box. When the Predilution box is not selected and if some
chemistries need predilution, please select the Predilution ratio from their
corresponding Predilution dropdown box.
15 If you want to run a chemistry with different parameters, enter the values in the
chemistry option area:
Replicates : number of times the chemistry is to be run.
16 Select OK.
17 Select Save F8.
Batch programming STAT Samples
A maximum of 500 samples can be programmed for each batch. For batch-programmed
samples, all program information such as sample information, chemistries and patient
demographics other than position, ID and bar code are the same.
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 Enter the sample ID of the first sample.
3 Input the rack ID and position number based on the analysis mode.
4 Mark the STAT checkbox.
5 Select a sample type from the Sample Type pull-down list.
6 Enter sample comment or select one in the Comment field.
7 Mark the Predilution checkbox. Refer to Programming STA Samples.
8 Choose desired chemistries.
9 Choose desired panels.
10 Select Options F2 to configure following parameters:
Sample cup
Number of Replicates
Off-line dilution factor
Predilution factor
11 If you want to run a chemistry with different parameters, enter the values in the
chemistry option area:
Replicates : number of times the chemistry is to be run
12 Select OK.
13 Select Batch F3.
1 Select on upper right corner of the main screen. The STAT Sample Program
window is displayed.
Figure 2.16 Quick STAT window
2 Enter the sample ID. The first emergent sample on each day is numbered as 9001.
Sample cup
Number of Replicates
Off-line dilution factor
Predilution factor
10 If you want to run a chemistry with different parameters, enter the values in the
chemistry option area:
Number of Replicates
11 Select OK.
12 Select Close F8 to close the window.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
NOTE
Before loading samples, ensure that the sample cups are free of air bubble so as to avoid
inaccurate results.
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 Select List F5.
The sample list shows all programmed samples and chemistries, including the
following information:
Program date and time
Sample ID
Bar code
Position Patient name
Chemistry
Sample status
3 Select Print F7.
Load samples to a rack based on the programming mode and put the rack in the
STAT lane. For information about STAT Lane Setup. Please refer to STAT lane setup .
NOTE
Do not start measurement after starting up the system until the status becomes Standby.
After programming and loading the samples, you can start the analysis. To view sample
results, refer to “8.10 Results Recall“ (page 8-24).
1 In rack ID or bar code mode, select on upper right corner of the main screen.
2 In sequential mode, the default positions can be changed: You can first select Reset
ID on the window to clear the sample IDs on the graphic rack and then select a
position on the rack; input the Start ID and the End ID and select OK. Or just select a
position on the rack and Set the Start ID and the End ID and then select OK.
3 Select OK to start analysis.
Figure 2.17 Start condition window-sequential mode
The screen shows immunoassay reagent inventory and calibration status. When the
inventory is less than the alarm limit, the system will give an alarm and mark the
chemistry or wash solution name with different colors.
Yellow: Warning. The number of chemistries left is lower than the alarm limit, or the
calibration status of the reagent is Cal Time Extended.
Red: Serious. The number of chemistries left is 0, or the calibration status of the
reagent is Cal Failed, Cal Time Out, or Cal Required. The chemistry can still be
programmed but not analyzed.
Purple: The number of chemistries left is lower than the daily consumption prompt
limit
The screen shows consumable inventory, days left and expiration date. When the
inventory is less than the alarm limit, the system will give an alarm and mark the
consumable with different colors.
Yellow: Warning. It indicates insufficient or expired consumable.
Red: Serious. The consumable is exhausted.
Purple; The current consumable inventory is less than the daily consumption.
The screen displays current status of each reagent position. Reagent position status
includes standby, OK, exhausted, insufficient, expired, and invalid, marked by
different colors or symbols. The consumables status area displays consumables
information: name, icon and inventory. The icon indicates that the consumable
is currently in use.
The screen is divided into four parts: rack area, rack information area, sample status area,
and function button area.
Rack area:
Displays ID number and 10 positions of each rack.
Select the icon on upper right corner of the screen, and then select OK. All
unfinished actions of the system are cancelled, all pumps and valves are turned off, and
the system enters the Stopped status.
If you want to resume the tests, select the icon of the analyzer to enter System Overview
screen and then select Home F4 to recover the system. Select to continue the tests.
WARNING
Please drain the hydropneumatic system of wash buffer and substrate after shut down
the system for a long time. After the drainage, prime and wash the system with DI water
or ultra-pure water and then drain it again in order to prevent the wash buffer from
crystallization which may cause system error.
When use the analyzer after long time shutdown. Please prime the hydro system to clean
it otherwise the analyzer may not work normally.
This chapter introduces the basic setup options of the system, which include:
System options
Chemistry setup
Calibration setup
Control Setup
Clogged
Select this option to perform the special wash of probe when the probe is clogged,
Dictionary setup
The Dictionary option is provided for setting up and managing frequent data information,
including: result unit, sample type, sample comment, QC comment, etc.
For more information, refer to “11.4 Dictionary“ (page 11-7).
Select language
The operating software is displayed by default in the same language as the current
operating software. You are allowed to change the language of the operating software.
Select System Setup-Instrument F1-4 Language, and then choose a language from the
following options: Chinese, English, Turkish, Russian, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish,
and Polish. Select OK to save the settings. The language you select will take effect only
when you reboot the operating software.
Manually enter the hour, minute and second, or move the cursor to hour, minute and
second, and then click the up/down arrows to adjust the time.
Deleting chemistries
Make sure that you have sufficient permission to delete a chemistry. For user permission
setup, refer to "11.2 User and password setup" (page 11-3).
1 Remove the reagent from the reagent carousel.
All test results, data and parameters related to the chemistry are cleared.
Chem
Chemistry name is the only identity of a chemistry and must not be duplicate. A chemistry
name can be composed of up to 10 characters, and is not case sensitive.
No.
No. is the only ID of a chemistry, which is imported from parameter chart and must not
be modified.
Chemistry
This field is the complete form of chemistry name, which is imported from parameter
chart and must not be modified.
Sample type
Sample type refers to the samples to which the chemistry is applicable. The options
available in the Sample Type pull-down list is serum only.
The system allows definition of chemistry parameters for more than one sample type.
Print Name
Print name is displayed on patient reports representing a chemistry. It can be composed
of up to 15 characters. The print name can be edited and duplicate. When this field is left
blank, the short form of the chemistry name will appear on reports.
A chemistry is only represented by its print name on patient reports and appears on
other reports in the form of short name.
Unit
.Choose a result unit from the pull-down list.
When the result unit is changed, the system will automatically refresh the finished
sample results, calibrator concentrations, control concentrations, reference ranges and
offsets in light of the conversion rate between units
Decimal
Decimal specifies the number of decimal places for test results.
Up to 3 decimal places can be set up and respectively correspond to 0, 0.1, 0.01 and
0.001.
On board stability
The on board stability refers to the number of days that the reagent can be kept valid
since uncapped at the first time. It cannot be modified.
Auto calibration
Lot changed: The system will remind you to run a calibration when you use reagents of a
different lot.
Calibration time: The system will remind you in 30 minutes before the calibration is
timed out.
Where, x is the test result before adjustment, y is the result after adjustment, k is the
slope, and b is the offset..
Before setting up the calculating factors, make sure that you have sufficient permissions
and the system is not running tests.
1 Select Utility - Chemistries.
2 Select Slope/Offset F5.
Figure 3.6 Slope/Offset Adjustment window
3 Choose a chemistry.
4 Double click the Slope field and then input the slope.
6 Repeat step 3 to 5 to set up the slope and offset for other chemistries.
7 Select Save to save your input information.
8 To restore the factory settings of slope and offset, select Restore Defaults.
9 Select Close to exit the window.
If a result is greater than the high limit of the reference range, ∧ will appear near the
result; if a result is less than the low limit of the reference range, ∨ will appear near the
result. If a result is greater than the high limit of the critical range, ∧! will appear near
the result; if a result is less than the low limit of the critical range, ∨! will appear near
the result.
Prior to defining the reference/critical range, ensure that you have sufficient permissions
and the system status is not Running.
The selected reference/critical range are set as the default of the chemistry. The
system will check the test result, and if necessary, flag and rerun the chemistry. For
details of reference range flags, refer to "3.1.2 Sample and Test Options".
6 If you want to rerun the chemistries by diluting the sample, select Auto Dilute.
7 Select reflex chemistries.
A reflex chemistry can be the chemistry itself.
Select Clear to clear all the selected chemistries.
Select Cancel to cancel the setup.
8 Select OK.
3.4 QC Setup
For details about calibration setup, please refer to 7.2 QC Setup,7.3 QC Evaluation and 7.4
Auto Quality Control.
This chapter gives brief introduction of the operation theories of the instrument,
principles of measurement and calibration math models.
37 ℃
incubation
Dispersion
37 ℃
incubation
Dispersion
Sample Enzyme-labeled
Antibody coated micro antigen
magnetic beads
Cuvettes
Incubating
Incubating
Substrate
Instrument
measurement
Cuvettes
Incubating
Labeled antibody or
antigen
Incubating
Incubating
Substrate
measurement
Two-step method with two dispersions proceeds as follows: adding specimen, labeling
antibody (antigen), incubating, dispersion, adding labeled antibody (antigen), incubating,
dispersion, adding substrate, and optical measurement. Two-step with two dispersions
procedure is illustrated in following figure:
Cuvettes
Incubating
Labeled antibody or
antigen
Incubating
Incubating
Substrate
measurement
This chapter provides you with functions and operating instructions associated with
reagent.
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the advanced application of the reagent module. Perform the
following operations according to the practical conditions in your laboratory:
Customizing reagent information
Sorting reagents
Setting up consumable inventory alarm limits
Printing reagent information
On-line load of reagents
Off-line load of reagents
On-line replacement of reagents
Off-line replacement of reagents
Unloading reagents
The screen shows all loaded immunoassay reagents, including the following information:
Position: position of the reagent on the reagent carousel.
Chemistry: name of the chemistry.
Chemistries left: It refers to the number of chemistries left of the reagent.
The screen is divided into two areas: the upper column displays reagent name, volume
load date, days left, expiration date, lot number and serial number; the lower area of
function buttons are used to perform operations.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probes.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
Do not touch the reagent directly with your body; otherwise, skin wound or inflammation
may be caused.
Probe is stopped automatically, the system status area shows a countdown for
reagent load, and a message box will be displayed when the countdown is finished.
CAUTION
Do not open the reagent carousel cover before the countdown is finished; otherwise,
the tests currently run will be invalidated.
3 To manually load reagents and sample diluents, select OK and then select Manual
Load F1, and remove the reagent carousel cover; to automatically load reagents, just
remove the reagent carousel cover.
4 Load reagent and sample diluent to reagent carousel.
NOTE
Press the load button to rotate reagent carousel when loading reagent. When the
button is pressed, the reagent carousel will rotate continuously until the button is
released.
For information about substrate status indicator light, refer to "Substrate status
button" (page1-18).
For steps to load consumables, refer to "2.5 Preparing Reagents" (page2-16).
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probes.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. Do not touch the reagent directly with
your body; otherwise, skin wound or inflammation may be caused.
NOTE
Press the load button to rotate reagent carousel when loading reagent. When the
button is pressed, the reagent carousel will rotate continuously until the button is
released.
CAUTION
Do not open the reagent carousel cover before the countdown is finished; otherwise,
the tests currently run will be invalidated.
4 To manually load reagents and sample diluents, select OK and then select Manual
Load F1, and remove the reagent carousel cover; to automatically load reagents, just
remove the reagent carousel cover.
5 Remove the reagent and sample diluent.
6 Place the new reagent and sample diluent.
NOTE
Press the load button to rotate reagent carousel when loading reagent. When the
button is pressed, the reagent carousel will rotate continuously until the button is
released.
4 Replace the substrate that is not in use according to the indicator light.
For information about substrate status indication light, refer to "Substrate status
button" (page1-18).
For steps to load substrate, refer to "2.5.4 Loading Substrate" (page2-20).
NOTE
Press the load button to rotate reagent carousel when loading reagent. When the
button is pressed, the reagent carousel will rotate continuously until the button is
released.
5.10 Loading and Retrieving Cuvette Tray and Emptying Solid Waste
Container
5.10.1 On-line Loading and Retrieving Cuvette Tray
Loading and retrieving cuvette tray is allowed during test running.
Load or take out cuvette tray according to the tray status indication light on the front
panel:
On: The unit is working. Do not pull out the drawer.
Flashing: There is no cuvette on the tray or you have selected the cuvette tray to load
cuvette on the screen or the cuvette tray have been taken away. You are required to
load new tray or take out old tray.
1 Make sure that the cuvette tray indication light on left front door is off or flashing.
2 Open the left front door and you will see two drawers.
3 Pull out the drawer.
4 Take out empty tray and put the new tray carrying cuvettes on the drawer.
5 Push in the drawer.
6 Close the left front door.
Consumable Management screen automatically refreshes the number of
remaining cuvettes.
5.10.3 Off-line Loading and Retrieving Cuvette Tray and Emptying Solid
Waste Container
The operation procedures in non-testing status is similar to that in test running status,
and the difference lies in no need to observe indication light status. For more information,
refer to "2.5 Preparing Reagents“ (page2-16).
This chapter describes functions and operation instructions associated with calibration,
which include:
Calibration status and alarm indication
Calibration setup
Calibration options
Auto Calibration
Extending calibration time
Running calibrations
Calibration results recall
6.1 Overview
In a calibration, the known calibrator concentration and COI parameters P1~P4 of the
reagent calibration master curve are used to calculate calibrator fitting RLU. Master curve
RLU is adjusted with calibrator's measured RLU and fitting RLU, according to the
algorithm of each chemistry. Then, the final sample result is calculated by 4PLC fitting of
the adjusted master curve RLU on each calibration point with each concentration point
on the master curve.
When the calibration status is abnormal, the system will give an alarm and display the
calibration status with specific color. When you set up the auto calibration conditions, the
system will automatically remind you of calibrating chemistries. Expired calibration
factors can be used again by extending the calibration time. Current calibration factors
can be "rejected" and the latest valid ones are used to calculate sample results.
Calibrator information analyzed from the bar code will automatically be shown on
the screen, and cannot be modified.
4 Select Save to save the calibrator information or press the enter key on the
keyboard to save the information.
5 To define more calibrators , repeat step 3 and 4.
6 Select Close to exit the window.
3 Scan bar code of the master curve placed in the reagent box with hand-held bar code
reader.
Master curve information analyzed from the bar code will automatically be shown
on the screen, and cannot be modified.
4 Select Save to save the master curve information or press the enter key on the
keyboard to save the information.
5 To add more master curves, repeat step 3 and 4.
6 Select Close to exit the window.
If you want to clear the rack number(lane number) and the positions, select Discard
F7 and redefine the positions for the calibrator.
6.4.2 Reject
Introduction
If the current calibration fails but sample analysis needs to be performed immediately,
you may use the Reject function to reject the current calibration factors, and use the
latest valid ones for calculating sample results. Calibration factors of status other than
Requested and Cal Required can be rejected. Rejected calibration factors cannot be
rejected again.
Rejecting a Calibration
1 Select Reagent-Reagent/Calibration.
2 Choose a chemistry you want to reject.
3 Select Cal Options F8.
4 Select Reject from the Calibration Options window.
5 Select OK. Calibration factors of the selected chemistry are rejected and use the latest
valid ones for calculating sample results.
If you choose the Lot Changed option, the system will show a message indicating
calibration is required when you use reagents of a different lot.
If you choose the Cal Time option, the system will remind you in 30 minutes before
the calibration is timed out and display the chemistry name and calibration status
with yellow.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of calibrators may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch
the calibrators directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
In case your skin contacts the calibrators, follow standard laboratory safety procedure
and consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired calibrators; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
1 Select Reagent-Reagent/Calibration.
2 Select Load List F4.
The calibrator list shows all requested chemistries as well as calibrators, positions,
concentration, lot number and expiration date.
3 Load calibrators according to the calibrator list. load calibrators to a rack, and then
put the rack in the lane
Ensure that calibrators are loaded to the correct positions.
NOTE
Do not start measurement after starting up the system until the status becomes Standby.
After requesting calibrations and load calibrators to the sample rack , you can start the
calibration test.
1 In rack ID or bar code mode, select on upper right corner of the main screen.
2 In sequential mode, the default positions can be changed: You can first select Reset
ID on the window to clear the sample IDs on the graphic rack and then select a
position on the rack; input the Start ID and the End ID and select OK. Or just select a
position on the rack and Set the Start ID and the End ID and then select OK.
3 Select OK to start analysis.
Figure 6.5 Start condition window-sequential mode
The screen shows all the calibrations requested and results on the day, as default,
including the following information:
Chemistry
Lot No.
Serial No.
Flag
Math Model
Calibration status
Calibration date and time
2 To recall calibration results of all chemistries, select All from the Chem pull-down
list.
3 To recall calibration results of certain chemistry, select the chemistry name from the
Chem pull-down list.
4 Select Search F1.
The calibration results of selected chemistries are displayed in the result list.
The calibration factors used within the specified period are displayed on the screen.
5 Select Prev F4 or Next F5 to recall the calibration data of the previous or next
chemistry.
6 Select Print F7 to print the calibration data.
7 Select Close F8 to close the window.
4 Choose a trend type you want to recall from the Trend Type pull-down list.
5 Select the date range in the Cal Date field.
6 Select Search F1.
7.1 Overview
7.1.1 Introduction
A QC run may require more than one control sample. You are recommended to use two
control samples, one with normal values (within the reference range) and the other with
abnormal values (beyond the reference range).
To ensure the system performance, run control samples every time after you perform a
calibration, or change the reagent lot, or maintain and troubleshoot the instrument.
Program Running
Load control Recall QC Print real-time
control control
Daily operations samples results QC results
samples samples
7.1.3 QC Alarms
The system provides the real-time monitoring of quality controls, and check if the QC
results are under control when a QC run is finished. If the results exceed the reference
range, the system will give an audible alarm and shows an alarm message indicating the
chemistry name, control name and control rules. For instance, “Chemistry:, control:, 1-3s
out of control!”. In this situation, you should stop the analysis and find the causes of the
failure, and resume the analysis after solving the problem.
7.2 QC Setup
7.2.1 Introduction
Perform QC settings in the following order:
Define/Edit a control
Select chemistries
Set up control concentration parameters(when calibrator is manually set up)
Assign control position
Setting up QC rules
Importing Control
1 Select QC – QC Setup.
2 Select Import Control F4.
Figure 7.2 Read Control Information Card window
Control information analyzed from the bar code will automatically be shown on the
screen, and cannot be modified.
When the expiration date is exceeded, the control can still be programmed and
analyzed, while the system flags the test result with”!” in the Flag column to remind
you of replacing the expired control.
4 Choose chemistries for the control. Use the right-arrow button to display more
chemistries.
5 To choose all chemistries in the list, select Select All.
6 To deselect the chemistries, select Clear.
7 Select OK.
The chemistries configured for the control are displayed in the right list.
3 Select the Mean column of a chemistry and type in the average concentration for it.
4 Select the SD column of a chemistry and type in the standard deviation for it.
3 Select rack ID(Lane number) for the control and select a position for the control.
If you want to clear the defined positions, select Discard F7 and then resign the
positions for the control.
7.3 QC Evaluation
7.3.1 Introduction
The system provides the Westgard rules for evaluating QC results of the chemistries, and
give alarms and flags when the obtained QC results are beyond the reference range. Since
every chemistry may have one or more control samples, the QC results can be evaluated
with different rules accordingly. Those controls that are not included in any lots will be
evaluated as single controls.
(1) An asterisk “*” indicates a random error, which requires no special action but must
not be ignored.
(2) A “#” symbol indicates a systematic error, which requires special consideration.
Control data
No
>2S In-control
Yes No
Yes
12S Warning
No
No No No
13S 22S 41S 10X
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Out of control
4 Select OK.
(1) An asterisk “*” indicates a random error, which requires no special action but must
not be ignored.
(2) A “#” symbol indicates a systematic error, which requires special consideration.
The systematic errors in two-control evaluation correspond to those in single-control
evaluation as follows:
22SA\22SW corresponding to 22s.
41SA\41SW corresponding to 41s.
10XA\10XW corresponding to 10x.
The procedure of two-control evaluation is shown in the figure below:
Figure 7.9 Two-control evaluation workflow
Measured values of X
and Y controls
No
12S In control
Yes
No
No No No No No No No
13S 22SA R4S 22SW 41SA 41SW 10XA 10XW
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
5 Select OK.
7.5 QC Test
QC results are tools used to monitor the system performance. To check if the system is
running normally and steadily, you are recommended to run control samples every day.
The system provides two modes to run control samples, auto and manual. New
chemistries can be added no matter in which status the control samples are. The control
programs can be edited when the control status is Programmed rather than In Progress.
The options include all positions defined for the control. To define a control, rack ID
and position have to be assigned for the control.
For more information about control position assignment, refer to "7.2.5 Assign
Control Position " (page 7-7).
If the chemistries included in a panel are set up for QC parameters, they will be
selected automatically; otherwise, the panel can be selected but will not be
programmed for quality control.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of control samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not
touch the control samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if
necessary, goggles. In case your skin contacts the control samples, follow standard
laboratory safety procedure and consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired control samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
1 Select Program-Sample.
2 Select List F5.
The sample list shows all programmed patient samples, control samples and
chemistries, including the following information:
Program date and time
Sample ID or control name
Bar code or lot number
Position
Load controls to a rack, and then put the rack in the lane. Ensure that controls are
loaded to the correct positions.
NOTE
Do not start measurement after starting up the system until the status becomes Standby.
After programming and loading the control samples, you can start the QC test.
1 In rack ID or bar code mode, select on upper right corner of the main screen.
2 In sequential mode, the default positions can be changed: You can first select Reset
ID on the window to clear the sample IDs on the graphic rack and then select a
position on the rack; input the Start ID and the End ID and select OK. Or just select a
position on the rack and Set the Start ID and the End ID and then select OK.
3 Select OK to start analysis.
7.5.4 Auto QC
Controls can be run automatically based on specified samples and calibration. When auto
QC is enabled, the system will automatically run all chemistries of the selected controls
once the conditions are met.
For more information about auto quality control, refer to "7.4 Auto Quality Control
1 Select QC-QC Setup.
2 Select QC Para F5.
3 Select controls for auto QC in the control list.
4 Set up the conditions for auto quality control:
Number of samples
When calibrated
For more information about auto QC setup, refer to 7.4 Auto Quality Control
5 Select on upper right corner of the main screen. The Start Conditions window
is displayed.
6 Select OK.
Adding/Modifying comments
1 Select QC - Levey-Jennings.
2 Select a chemistry, QC date and controls, and then select Search F1 to query the
corresponding L-J chart.
3 Choose a QC point on the chart.
4 Select Comment F8, and then choose a comment for the QC point.
5 Select OK.
Select the QC point on the chart. The comments of this QC point are displayed in the
Comment area at the upper-right corner of the screen.
To delete the comments of a QC point, select the QC point on the chart, clear the
comments, and then select OK.
The result list shows all results of the control for the chemistry during the specified
period, as well as the set means and standard deviations.
Figure 7.18 Results screen
Add QC comments
Comments can be added to specific QC result for special notice.
1 Search for desired QC results on the Results screen.
2 Choose a QC result in the result list.
3 Select Comment F5.
Figure 7.19 Comment window
5 Select OK.
Archive QC Data
The system allows archiving of QC results to a storage device. The file format is CSV and
the default file name is QCData.csv. which cannot be edited. QC results must not be
archived to the hard disk. They can only be archived to external storage device, including
floppy disk.
Perform the following steps to archive QC results and data:
1 Search for desired QC results on the Results screen.
2 Select Archive F6.
Figure 7.20 Archive window
3 Select OK.
The result summary of the control for the chemistry is displayed on the screen.
Figure 7.21 Summary screen
This chapter provides description of functions and operating instructions about sample
analysis, which include:
Modifying/Adding samples and chemistries
Rerunning samples
Programming diluted samples
Sample rack programming mode
Loading/Unloading samples
Clear sample programming
Viewing unpositioned samples and assign positions for them
Release positions
Customizing sample information
Customizing patient demographics
Viewing sample and chemistry lists
Optimize result display
Sample results recall
Viewing test statistics
Viewing result statistics
Charge statistics
8.1 Overview
Sample programming can be performed in manual and auto modes, in batch, by
rerunning or adding chemistry and samples, in common or quick STAT mode. Sample
programming through rack supports sequential mode, rack ID mode, and bar code mode.
Chemistries selected for samples include immunoassay, calculations and panels. Samples
can be programmed and analyzed based on the running options. Patient demographics
should be entered during the measurements. The system allows the deletion of
programmed and complete samples.
These functions and operations will be described in detail in the following sections.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
Adding samples to rack is different in different analysis modes. This section describes
sample adding in details.
Sequential mode
When adding samples in the sequential mode, you should consider if the new sample ID
succeeds the previous one in order to avoid ID and invalid results.
1 Program new samples according to “2.8.1 Programming Routine Samples“.
2 Check that the sample program information is correct.
3 Load added samples to a new sample rack and put the rack into the lane.
To insert STAT samples into STAT samples, you may program them through the STAT
Sample Program window.
4 If the ID number of the added samples succeeds that of the previous samples, select
5 Otherwise, select and click a position on the graphic rack on the Start
Conditions window, enter the start sample ID , and then select OK to start analysis.
Rack ID mode or bar code mode:
New samples can be added at any time in the rack ID mode. Make sure that the added
samples are loaded to the assigned racks and positions.
Before adding samples in the bar code mode, ensure that the sample bar code scanning
and LIS bidirectional communication functions have been enabled, and the bar code on
the sample cups has been applied correctly.
1 Program new samples according to “2.8.1 Programming Routine Samples“.
2 Check that the sample program information is correct.
3 Load added samples to a new sample rack and put the rack into the lane
4 Select .
3 Deselect chemistries you won’t run, and then select chemistries you desire to run.
4 Deselect panels you won’t run, and then select panels you desire to run.
5 Choose chemistries and panels to add to the sample.
6 Select Save F8.
7 Select the icon on the upper right corner of the main screen to start the
analysis.
7 Change the lane number (rack ID) and position number. Quick input is supported.
When you input a number, the system gives a full rack number automatically.
The sample can be rerun in the original position when its rack is not taken out.
8 Choose a sample tube type. The options include micro and standard.
9 Enter the off-line dilution factor.
10 Select the Predilution checkbox; if it is selected, the chemistries of the sample will
be diluted before test. If some chemistries of the sample do not need predilution,
please select the blank from the Predilution dropdown box. When the Predilution
box is not selected and if some chemistries need predilution, please select the
Predilution ratio from their corresponding Predilution dropdown box.
11 Select Save.
12 Put the original routine or STAT sample rack to the rack supply unit, or load samples
to the assigned dark blue rerun rack and put the rack into the lane.
The window shows the selected chemistry and samples, as well as sample ID, bar
code, predilution factor and off-line dilution factor in previous test.
6 Modify the predilution factor and off-line dilution factor for each sample.
Predilution factor: select the predilution factor. If predilution is not needed, select
blank from the predilection dropdown box.
Off-line dilution factor: The input range is 2-9999, and the default is blank.
7 Select OK.
8 Put the original sample rack to the lane,.
NOTE
If rerunning tests in sequential mode, you should load samples in the original order.
No matter having rerunning samples or not, racks within the rerunning range must
be loaded.
The screen shows the sample information and all reruns results of the chemistry.
Figure 8.3 Rerun Results window
6 The latest rerun result is the default one. To change the default result, choose a result,
and then select Set Defaults.
The Default column of the result shows Y, which stands for Yes.
Sequential mode
In sequential mode, the system aligns sample program information with the
orderly-loaded samples according to the input sample ID, and then analyzes the samples.
Load samples to racks in the order they are programmed, and put the racks into the lane
successively.
Perform the following steps to program single or multiple samples.
Program a single sample:
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 Enter the sample ID.
6 Put the sample rack into the lanes. Select ,and then select OK to start analysis.
.Batch programming:
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 In Sample ID field, enter the first sample's ID.
3 Enter the following information:
STAT status
Sample type
Bar code
Comment
Chemistries and panels
4 Select Batch F3, enter the sample ID of the last sample, and then select OK.
5 Load samples to racks in the sample ID order.
6 Put the sample rack into the lanes. Select ,and then select OK to start analysis.
Rack ID mode
In rack ID mode, the system aligns sample program information with the loaded samples
according to the input rack ID and position number, and then analyzes the samples.
When loading samples to racks, make sure the rack ID and position number of the
actually-loaded samples is the same with the input one. Racks can be put in any order into
the lane, because the system can identify samples through the rack ID and sample
position.
Perform the following steps to program single or multiple samples.
Program a single sample:
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 Enter the rack ID and position number.
3 Enter the following information:
STAT status
Sample type
Bar code
Comment
Chemistries and panels
4 Select Save F8.
8 Select .
9 To add samples during analysis, repeat steps 2 to 8.
Batch programming:
1 Select Program - Sample.
2 Enter the rack ID and position number of the first sample.
3 Enter the following information:
STAT status
Sample type
Bar code
Remark
Chemistries and panels
4 Select Batch F3, enter the position number of the last sample, and then select OK.
5 Load samples to the assigned positions of the assigned racks.
6 Put the racks into the lane
7 Select .
8 To add samples during analysis, repeat steps 2 to 7.
3 Select . The system starts scanning the sample bar code, obtaining relevant
program information from the LIS host, and then analyzing the samples.
Sample volume
The amount of sample required for a common measurement is 10-200μl, with an
increment of 1μl. Analysis with insufficient samples may lead to inaccurate results.
If a sample is exhausted during the analysis, the system will automatically invalidate all
incomplete chemistry of the sample. Before running samples, make sure that they are
sufficient in volume for analysis.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
1 Check if the sample inside the sample tube is sufficient for analysis and the bar code
label is applied correctly.
2 Load sample tubes to the racks according to the applied analysis mode.
Sequential mode: load samples to racks in the order they are programmed.
Rack ID mode: load samples to the assigned positions of assigned racks.
Bar code mode: load bar-coded samples randomly to racks.
3 Check the system status.
3 Type in the sample ID range in the Sample ID field. Single sample ID and sample
range are acceptable
4 Select OK.
The selected samples are cleared along with their programming information
10 To run the samples, select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main
screen.
2 Select the rack you want to release. Multiple racks can be selected at the same time.
3 Select Release Rack Position to release positions of the selected rack.
5 Select OK.
When the time is reached, the system will release automatically all sample positions
in the status of Complete.
4 Find desired sample information and mark the corresponding Customize checkbox.
5 Select Save.
6 Select Exit to close the window.
4 Select the desired information and the default value and then click Add.
5 Select the desired information and click Delete to delete it from the demographics
list.
6 Select Home, Up, Down and End button to adjust the displayed order of patient
demographics.
7 Select OK to save the settings.
8 Select Exit to exit the window.
The screen shows all requested chemistries, including the name, calibration status,
number of requests, and tests left.
4 Find desired chemistry, and mark the corresponding Low and High checkboxes.
The screen shows all samples and controls that are programmed and analyzed on
the current day. When certain test of a control sample or patient sample triggers a
data alarm, the sample will appear in yellow.
Figure 8.14 Current screen
The sample type includes R, E and C. R stands for routine sample, E for STAT sample,
and C for control. The Host column indicates the transmission status of the sample. Y
means that the sample has been sent to the LIS host, and N means the opposite. The
Print column indicates the print status of the sample. Y means that the sample has
been printed, and N means the opposite.
Samples displayed in the sample list can be sorted by the type, ID, status, position,
completion time, program date/time, host and print fields.
By sample
By chemistry
3 When recalling results by sample, choose a sample in the left list. The right list
displays all results of the sample. When recalling results by chemistry, choose a
chemistry in the left list. The right list displays all results of the chemistry.
4 Choose the following buttons as needed:
Search F1 : to inquire sample results.
Options F2 : to delete, rerun and print samples, recall rerun results, customize
result display options, recalculate results, compensate results and observe result
trend,.
Demog F3 : to view patient demographics of the sample.
Reac Data F4 : to view the reaction data of the selected sample.
Rerun F5 : to rerun a finished sample.
Review F6 to review the sample result.
Print F7 : to print sample results.
Host F8 : to transmit the selected sample results to the LIS host.
Sample ID, bar code, position, chemistry, error code of abnormal samples are
displayed in the list. The list can be sorted by sample ID, chemistry or error code.
The screen shows all samples and controls that are programmed and analyzed
before the current day.
The sample type includes R, E and C. R stands for routine sample, E for STAT sample,
and C for control. The Host column indicates the transmission status of the sample. Y
means that the sample has been sent to the LIS host, and N means the opposite. The
Print column indicates the print status of the sample. Y means that the sample has
been printed, and N means the opposite.
3 Select the program date range you want to recall. Select the start date in the first box
and the end date in the second box.
4 Enter one or more search conditions.
5 Select OK. The samples matching the condition are displayed on the screen.
6 Select a function button to perform relevant operations.
6 If you transmit all samples, you are allowed to skip those that are already transmitted
to the LIS host. Mark the Bypass Transmitted Result(s) checkbox.
7 Select OK.
Print by sample
The print by sample option allows you to print the test results of one or more samples
when results are recalled by sample.
1 Search for desired samples on the Current or History screen.
2 Choose the By Sample option.
3 To print single or multiple samples, select them in the sample list.
To select current results, select the first sample, press and hold the Shift key, and
then select the last sample; or select the first sample, press and hold the Ctrl key,
and then select other samples; or press Ctrl + A to select all samples displayed
on the current page. To display the first or last row in the current sample list,
press Ctrl + Home or End.
To select history samples, directly click the type button of the samples to select
them.
4 Select Print F7.
Figure 8.21 Print window
All Samples
7 If you print all samples, you are allowed to skip those that are already printed out.
Mark theBypass Printed Sample(s) checkbox.
8 Select OK.
Print by chemistry
The Print by chemistry option allows you to print the test results of one or more
chemistries when results are recalled by chemistry.
1 Search for desired sample results on the Current or History screen.
2 Choose the By Chemistry option.
3 To print single chemistry in the chemistry list, select one; to print all chemistries,
there is no need to select them.
4 Select Print F7.
Figure 8.22 Print window
4 When recalling results by sample, choose samples in the sample list. When recalling
results by chemistry, choose a chemistry in the left list.
All results of the selected sample or chemistry are displayed on the screen.
Choose desired header names and screen in the Result List Setup area. Use the Up
and Down buttons to adjust the display order of the header names.
To forbid display of a header name in the result list, deselect the corresponding
checkbox.
Results of the selected chemistry for the specified samples are recalculated
automatically with the latest calibration factors and then displayed in the list at the
bottom.
The system recalculates all results of the chemistry with the specified slope and
offset. The final results are displayed in the list of the window.
The result trend curve of the selected chemistry is displayed on the window.
7 Move the cursor to certain point on the graphic trend. The actual result, final result,
completion time, reagent lot number, serial number, and calibration time are
displayed on the right of the window.
8 To show all results of repeated analysis or rerun tests, select the Rerun Result
Statistics checkbox.
9 To observe the results of the chemistry, select Prev F5 or Next F6.
10 Select Close F8 to close the window.
NOTE
It may take a long time to archive a large amount of results. You are recommended
not to archive results over one week each time.
2 Select Options F2.
3 Select 6 Archive.
4 Select OK.
By Sample: To view all requested samples and the quantity of their requested
chemistries.
By Test: To view test requisitions and reagent volume for the chemistries
(including immunoassay and calculation tests). "Requested" and "Finished"
quantity does not include requested and finished numbers of calibration and QC
tests.
3 Select or enter the start date and end date in the Program Date field. The start date
cannot be later than the end date.
4 Select Search F1.
All samples or tests requested during the period are displayed in the middle list of the
Tests screen.
7 Select Print F7 to print out the statistic graph and statistic data.
5 Select OK.
6 Select Cancel to exit the window.
The number of tests and charges for each patient and the total quantity of tests and
the sum of charges are displayed on the screen.
Operator’s Manual
Volume II
Table of Contents
Preface ················································································································· v
5 Reagents ···········································································································5-1
6 Calibration ········································································································6-1
Vocabulary ············································································································· 1
Index ···················································································································· 1
This chapter describes data archiving, print setup, auto print and manual print methods,
and result printouts.
The report examples provided in this chapter are for illustration purpose only. The
reports printed on your instrument shall prevail.
All chemistries contained in the default parameter form are displayed in the
Available Chemistries list.
All imported chemistries are enabled by default and can be used for measurement. If
the result unit is changed, the corresponding chemistry must be recalibrated.
6 Select Exit.
CAUTION
While importing chemistries, do not switch off the analysing unit main power or exit the
operating software.
1 Select Utility - Chemistries.
2 Select Import F2.
Figure 9.1 Import Chemistries window
3 Select Load.
4 Locate the path of the parameter form and then select an .item file to import.
5 Select Open.
All chemistries contained in the parameter form are displayed in the Available
Chemistries list.
Add ->: add the selected chemistries in the Available Chemistries list to the
Imported Chemistries list.
<-Remove: remove the selected chemistries from the Imported Chemistries
list.
<<Remove All: remove all chemistries from the Imported Chemistries list.
7 Select Import.
All imported chemistries with correct parameters are enabled by default and can be
used for measurement.
8 Select Exit.
Archiving QC Data
The QC results and data can be archived to a storage device with the file name of
QCData.csv, which cannot be edited.
For more information of archiving QC data, refer to "Archive QC Data“(Page 7-25 ).
3 Select a report type from the report list on the left of the window.
4 Select a template from the template list.
The template list includes all the report templates of the selected report type.
The template list has four columns. Only one template can be selected at the
same time.
5 Setup auto print options:
Auto print patient reports
Auto print QC reports
Auto print calibration reports
Print Report after Reviewal
6 Choose a printer type.
The system supports three types of printer, which include laser printer, inkjet printer
and stylus printer.
You can edit the report templates as needed. Refer to 17 Software for details.
7 Click Customize to import the template you edited from a tmplt file.
The legal directory should be a portable storage device. The templates can be
imported in batch.
8 Click Import
All inquired sample results will be printed out; however, only valid results can be
printed. If a sample has been tested for a same chemistry for several times, the
results of each time will be printed out.
Figure 9.8 Sample Summary Report
Selected chemistry
All chemistries
7 Select OK.
Figure 9.9 Chemistry Summary
NOTE
If QC test is to be performed of the calculation sub-item, make sure that the mean and
standard deviations are set.
If a chemistry contained in a calculation is run for more than one replicates, the final
result of the chemistry will be used to calculate the result of the special calculation.
10.2 Panels
10.2.1 Introduction
A couple of chemistries combined together for certain clinical purposes can constitute a
panel, such as: Two semi-hepatitis B and tumor. Panels can help fast programming of
samples.
The panels can be composed of the enabled Immunoassay, excluding the calculation. The
system allows a maximum of 100 panels to be defined. Only users with sufficient
permissions are allowed to define, modify and delete panels.
5 Select OK.
6 Select Exit to close the window.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
1 Load bar-coded samples to rack.
4 Select OK.
11.1 Home
11.1.1 Introduction
The Home command is used to initialize the analyzer and rack feeder system, and to
recover them from failures, making all components return to the home positions. The
analyzer and rack feeder system can be homed independently. When the Home command
is executed, the system status becomes Standby.
Prior to homing the system, ensure that the sample track has been cleared of racks.
NOTE
The default username and password for administrator is Admin. Please note that the
password is case sensitive. You are recommended to change the password when logging
on the system for the first time in order to prevent others from abusing the privileges of
the administrator.
If an operator forgets his password, he may ask the administrator to log on the system
and delete the username and then redefine a username; or he may contact our customer
service department or your local distributor. If the administrator forgets his password,
contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
When the user and the associated doctor have been set up, the default operator in
the patient demographics is the associated doctor of the current login user.
NOTE
After setting up the auto start-up time, ensure that the operation unit and the analyzer
are connected to power supply; otherwise, they cannot be started up automatically.
1 Select Utility-System Setup.
2 Select Instrument F1.
3 Select 1 Auto Start-up.
Figure 11.3 Auto Startup Setup window
4 Choose the weekday for auto startup, and then set up the specific time.
Any time within a week(from Monday to Sunday) can be defined for the system to
start up automatically.
5 Select Save.
When the date and time is reached, the system will be started up automatically no
matter if it is off.
6 Select Exit.
11.4 Dictionary
11.4.1 Introduction
The Dictionary option is provided for setting up and managing frequent data information.
A maximum of 30 data options can be defined for each dictionary, and each dictionary
must not contain duplicate data. Sample comment can be entered manually or selected
from the Comment pull-down list on the Sample screen, Levey-Jennings screen, and
(QC) Results screen.
Data options can be defined, edited or deleted in any system status. The default data
options cannot be deleted or edited.
4 Select Effect Check checkbox and set the interval to perform effect check.
5 Select Daily Clean checkbox and set the start time to perform daily clean.
6 Select Daily Clean completed before test checkbox .Only after daily test is
completed, can the test start.
7 Select OK.
8 Select Exit.
4 Choose a voice tone from the pull-down list box, and then select the corresponding
Test button to test the voice effect until the proper one is found.
5 Select Save to save the settings.
4 Choose an analysis mode from the following options. The default is Sequential Mode.
Sequential mode
Rack ID mode
Bar code mode
The setup and operation instructions of the sample bar code reader and the reagent bar
code reader are depicted in this chapter. The sample bar code reader is used to identify
samples and obtain sample information by scanning the bar code label applied on sample
tubes. The reagent bar code reader scans the bar code labels automatically when the
reagents are loaded.
Name Description
Characters Meaningful characters, such as numbers (0~9) and
upper-case letters (A~Z). You are recommended to print
the check digit in order to check that a bar code is read
accurately.
CAUTION
You are recommended to enable the check function for all symbologies in order to
prevent misreading of bar code.
When selected, the system automatically number the samples which do not have
sample ID. The start ID is the number available after last sample programming. Auto
Number Scanned Samples is selected by default.
The system can scan a sample bar code of fixed length or within 3-27 digits. The
Interleaved 2 of 5 only supports bar code of even number length.
To use a fixed-length bar code,
7 Select OK.
8 Select Cancel to exit the window.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
NOTE
When manually entering sample program information in bar code mode, ensure that the
input program information is consistent with the samples loaded to the sample carousel.
After the manually programmed samples are analyzed, they must be released manually
to leave space for other samples.
The system starts scanning the samples on the rack and then analyzes them
according to the program information downloaded from the LIS host.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
1 Place the STAT samples stuck with bar code into empty position in the sample rack,
and then place the sample rack into the lane;
The system starts scanning the samples on the rack and then analyzes them
according to the program information downloaded from the LIS host.
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult
a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
1 Select Program-Sample.
2 Select List F5.
3 Select Download F3.
4 Choose one of the following options:
All programmed samples: to download all samples programmed on the current
day.
Latest samples: to download samples that are programmed on the current day
but have not been downloaded.
Sample with the following IDs: to download samples with the specified program
date and ID. Type in the single sample ID or ID range in the edit box.
Sample with the following bar code: to download the sample with the specified
bar code. Enter the bar code of the desired sample.
5 Select OK.
6 To analyze samples on rack, select the icon on the upper-right corner of the
main screen to request for rack stop;
7 Place the bar-coded samples on the idle positions of the sample rack.
The screen shows all programmed and analyzed on the current day.
2 Choose a sample in the left list. The right list displays all results of the sample.
3 Choose the following buttons as needed:
Search F1: to inquire sample results.
Options F2: to delete, rerun and print samples, recall rerun results, customize
result display options, recalculate results, compensate results and observe result
trend,.
Demog F3: to view patient demographics of the sample.
Reac Data F4: to view the reaction data of the sample.
Rerun F5: to rerun a finished sample.
Review F6: to review the sample results.
Print F7: to print sample results.
Host F8: to transmit the selected sample results to the LIS host.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probes.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
Do not touch the reagent directly with your body; otherwise, skin wound or inflammation
may be caused.
This chapter contains communication parameter setup of LIS , as well as sample analysis
and result transmission when an LIS is connected.
13.1 Overview
The chapter provides detailed description of the LIS and Remote Help.
Laboratory Information System (LIS) is an external host computer connected with the
analyzer through a fixed interface. The LIS is used to download sample program
information to the analyzer and receives results sent from the analyzer.
You should set up the communication parameters and results transmission methods prior
to using the LIS host.
Check that your analyzer is equipped with a LIS. If needed, contact our customer service
department or your local distributor.
Parameter Description
Mode Choose a data transmission mode for the analyzer and LIS
host. The available options are Unidirectional and
Bidirectional.
Unidirectional: You are only allowed to send results and
patient demographics to the host rather than downloading
sample programs from it.
Bidirectional: You are allowed to send results and patient
demographics to the host and downloading sample
programs from it.
Timeout Enter the timeout limit for querying the LIS host. The input
range is 30s-60s, and the default is 30s.
If the timeout limit is exceeded when you attempt to
download sample programs from, or send results to, or
connect the analyzer with the LIS host, the system will give
an alarm indicating communication timed out.
Auto Connect to When the checkbox is selected, the system will connect to
LIS the LIS host automatically when started up.
Retry after When the checkbox is selected, the system will try to
Disconnection reconnect the LIS host for every set interval once the
connection is interrupted.
Interval Input the time interval for which the system will try to
reconnect the LIS host for every set interval once the
connection is interrupted. The default is 30 seconds.
Send Complete When the checkbox is selected, the system will automatically
Samples send results to the LIS host after a sample changes from In
Progress to Complete. This function is only applicable to
samples analyzed on the current day rather than those
analyzed before.
Send When the checkbox is selected, the system will automatically
Incomplete send results to the LIS host after a sample changes from In
Samples Progress to Incomplete. This function is only applicable to
samples analyzed on the current day rather than those
analyzed before.
Parameter Description
Advanced Select Advanced. The Advanced window appears, providing
options the following options:
Send Programmed Samples: When the checkbox is
selected, the system will automatically send the program
information to the LIS host once a single or batch routine
and STAT samples are programmed. Note: This option is
only used for internal software of the manufacturer, and it
should not be used by the user.
Rerun Finished Chemistries When Downloaded: When
the checkbox is selected, chemistries that have been
finished will be rerun if downloaded again. If this option is
not selected, they will be neglected.
Send Actual Results and Rerun Results: When the
checkbox is selected, all actual results and rerun results of
each chemistry will be sent to the LIS. If this option is not
selected, only the default result will be sent.
Bypass Results Beyond Measuring range: When the
checkbox is selected, those results that are beyond the
measuring range will not be sent to the LIS. If this option is
not selected, they will be sent.
Ignore Alarms for Unknown Chemistries: When the
checkbox is selected, the system will not give an alarm if
the samples downloaded from the LIS host contain
unknown chemistries without identification code. If this
option is not selected, an alarm will be given indicating
sample programming failure.
The screen shows the chemistries and code in two columns. The left column provides
all chemistries that have been defined and set up correctly; the right column shows
the code for identifying a chemistry on the LIS host.
4 Click on the Channel No. column of a chemistry, and then type in a code for it.
5 Repeat step 4 to define a code for other chemistries.
6 Select Save.
4 Select Save.
This chapter provides test descriptions, test procedures, test results and corrective
actions for diagnosis in photometer, level sense test, dispersion, substrate dispensing,
system and wash buffer dispensing system.
14.1 Overview
Diagnostics consists of a series of tests and actions, which are used for troubleshooting
errors. These tests and actions are made to detect failures, but cannot be used to confirm
one specific failure. Users should make a judgment by integrating the information of
diagnosis and warnings with the failure characteristics. Diagnostic tests available in the
following modules are described in the table below.
Table 14.1 Categories of diagnostics
Function Module Description
Photometer Photometer diagnostic tests are used to check whether the
performance of the photometer is normal.
Level detection Level detection tests are used to check the level detection
function of the probe and helps to detect the reasons for
the related level detecting failure.
Dispersion Dispersion diagnosis are used to check dispensing volume
and aspirating residue.
Substrate dispensing Substrate dispensing diagnosis are used to check the
substrate dispensing volume.
Wash buffer Wash buffer dispensing diagnosis is used to check if the
dispensing wash buffer bubble optical coupler is normal.
System System diagnosis is used to check the system performance
and check the background, wash buffer and probe
performance, cleaning and wash.
Test procedure
1 Select Utility-Maintenance-Diagnostics,.
2 Select Photometer Diagnosis.
Test procedure
1 Select Utility - Maintenance - Diagnostics.
2 Select Photometer Diagnosis.
3 Select Photon Count Diagnosis.
Figure 14.2 Photon count diagnosis screen
It is 58000 by default.
It is 20 by default.
5 Select Start.
The system will start photon count testing. The test data is displayed in the table of
the screen. To stop testing, click Stop.
It is 20 by default.
4 Select Start.
The system will start DCF testing. The test data is displayed in the table of the screen.
To stop testing, click Stop.
5 Click Start.
The system will run level sense diagnosis at the aspirate position 20 times
consecutively.
6 When tests are completed, the level sense test data are displayed on the screen.
7 Select Exit to exit the window.
4 Select Start.
To stop testing, click stop.
Test procedure
1 Select Utility - Maintenance - Diagnostics.
4 Select Start.
To stop testing, click Stop.
4 Select Start.
To stop testing, click Stop.
4 Select Start
To stop testing, click Stop.
5 Select Start
To stop testing, click Stop.
Test procedure
1 Select Utility - Maintenance - Diagnostics
2 Select System Diagnosis.
3 Select System Check.
4 Set the lane number; the default is 1.
Figure 14.11 System check screen
5 Put a rack into the assigned lane and dispense at least 1 ml system check solution 1
in 1# position on the rack (used for the precision test of the probe) ; dispense 2ml
system check solution 2 in 2# position on the rack (used for cleaning test).
6 Select the desired test item.
NOTE
Wash Buffer Test shall be executed together with background test; Wash test shall
be executed with background test, probe test and cleaning test; Cleaning Test shall
be executed with background test, wash test and probe test.
7 Select Start.
This chapter provides you with maintenance of the instrument, including frequently-used
maintenance commands and scheduled maintenance procedures. The purpose, time,
system status, precautions and steps of each maintenance procedure are described here.
15.1 Overview
15.1.1 Introduction
Maintenance of the system should be performed regularly by trained personnel to ensure
reliable performance and reduce unnecessary service calls. Even you are only an operator,
it is important for you to read this chapter. Your thorough understanding will help you
obtain the best performance of the system.
The system provides maintenance commands and scheduled maintenance procedures.
The Scheduled Maintenance Log feature allows you to understand what maintenance is
needed, when it is performed and who performed the procedure. It is capable of
reminding you of the maintenance that is due and keeping track of what is happened
during a maintenance procedure.
In the case of maintenance that is beyond your capability or not covered in this chapter,
contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
The maintenance frequencies stated in this manual are based on working for 5 hours a
day, that is 5*120=600 tests/day, and 5*120*25=15,000 tests/month.
WARNING
Do not perform any maintenance procedures that are not described in this chapter;
otherwise, equipment damage or personal injury may be caused.
Do not touch the components other than those specified in this chapter.
Performing unauthorized maintenance procedures can damage the instrument and cause
personal injury, or invalidate the applicable warranty provisions in the service contract.
After performing maintenance, make a verification to ensure that the system runs
normally.
Do not spill water or reagent on mechanical or electrical components of the system.
If the system is to be stored for a long time (over 1 week) or transported, contact our
customer service department or your local distributor to perform necessary maintenance
in order to ensure the system’s optimal performance in following use.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
Accompanying tools
Table 15.2 Accompanying Tools
Item Applicable Maintenance
Philips-head screwdriver φ3.3×100 Removing the system enclosure and the
cooling fans
Philips-head screwdriver φ4.7×100 Installing the probes
Slot-head screwdriver φ4.7×100 Installing/removing the probes, and installing
the tube hoop.
Wash solution CD80 Special Wash
Cleaning tool for dispersion Cleaning dispersion aspirate probes
probes(Unclogging device and syringe)
Unclogging device for probe Unclogging the probe
Substrate wash solution Washing the substrate tubing system
Maintenance instructions
Provides frequently-used maintenance procedures of the system. Select a maintenance
instruction button to start the maintenance.
Online help
Online help information is provided for each maintenance command. Select the icon
to the left of a maintenance command to show relevant instructions.
Exit
Select this button to close the Maintenance window
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
Dispose of the waste in accordance with your local or national guidelines for biohazard
waste disposal.
How to do
1 Check that the waste tube is clear and not bent or folded. If it is, the waste may run
over the analyzer’s panel, or even damage the analyzer.
2 If leak remains after performing the above-stated steps, contact our customer
service department or your local distributor.
3 If waste tank is used to hold the liquid waste, check the waste tank and empty it.
4 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Daily.
5 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Check Waste Tank Connection.
6 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
7 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
8 Select OK to save your input information.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 Select Reagent – Consumable Management, or select Reagent - Reagent
Overview.
2 Check the inventory status of the sample diluent, substrate, cuvette, waste container,
probe wash solution and wash buffer.
3 If some of the consumables are insufficient, add or handle them referring to 2.5
Preparing Reagents ( page 2-16).
4 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Daily.
5 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Check Consumable Status.
6 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
7 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
8 Select OK to save your input information.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles.
How to do
1 Open the upper protective shield, loosen the screw on the cover of the syringe in the
right rear of the analyzer and remove the cover.
WARNING
The probe is sharp and vulnerable. To prevent injury and equipment damage, exercise
caution when working around the probe. Keep away from the probe to avoid collision
with them.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles.
How to do
1 Make sure that the system status is Incubation or Standby; Open the upper
protective shield.
2 Check if the exterior of the probe is dirty. If it is dirty, please perform Clean probe
exterior procedure.
3 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Maintenance
Command. Select Clean Probe Interior.
Figure 15.3 Clean probe interior
4 Select Continue.
5 Check the liquid flow of the probe. If the liquid flow is sprayed out or does not come
out vertically, the probe may be clogged. Perform the Daily Clean procedure, and
then check it again. If the abnormity remains, perform the Clean Probe Interior
procedure. If the abnormity still remains, perform the Clean/Replace Probe
procedure, or contact our customer service department.
OK Error
6 Select Continue.
7 Select Done.
8 Restore the protective shield.
9 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance - Daily ;
10 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Check Probe.
11 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
12 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
13 Select OK to save your input information.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probe. If the probe is bent or damaged, it immediately;
otherwise, results may be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 SelectUtility-Maintenance-Maintenance and then select Maintenance Command.
2 Choose Clean Probe Exterior. The maintenance guide window pops up. Select
Continue.
Figure 15.5 Clean probe exterior
6 Select Continue.
7 Select Done. The system resets the probe automatically.
8 Restore the upper protective shield.
9 Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Daily.
10 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Probe Exterior.
11 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probes. If it is bent or damaged, replace it
immediately; otherwise, unreliable results may be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
NOTE
Exercise caution and do not bent the dispersion aspirate probes.
How to do
1 Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance and then select Maintenance
Command.
2 Select Clean Dispersion Probes/Tubes command.
3 Open the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
4 Select Continue.
5 The four dispersion aspirate probes are marked with A1, A2, A3 and A4 respectively.
Take A4 as an example. Loosen counterclockwise the round screw of A4 aspirate
probe and lift the aspirate probe gently to remove it from the dispersion carousel.
Use clean tissue moistened with DI water to gently wipe the exterior of the aspirate
probe from up to down until it is totally clean. Install back the probe on the plate and
tighten the round screw clockwise. Lift the aspirate probe gently to check if it can
spring back smoothly.
A4 round
nut
6 Follow the procedure stated in step 5 to clean the other three aspirate probes.
7 Select Continue.
8 Select Done. The dispersion unit resets automatically.
9 Close the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
10 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Daily.
11 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Exterior of Dispersion Aspirate
Probe. Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
12 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure. Select OK to save your input information.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles.
How to do
1 Select Utility - Maintenance – Maintenance and then select Maintenance
Command.
2 Select Daily Clean.
3 Add sufficient concentrated wash solution into the 62ml reagent bottle, and place it
in the special wash position.
Figure 15.6 Daily clean
4 Select Execute.
To stop testing, click Stop.
5 After the daily clean is finished successfully, select Exit to exit the window.
6 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Daily.
7 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Daily Clean ;
8 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
9 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
10 Select OK to save your input information.
4 Select Execute.
To stop the procedure, click Stop.
After the procedure, the photon count of each cuvette position will be displayed on
the screen.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probes. Exercise caution while working around the
aspirate probe. If it is bent or damaged, replace it immediately; otherwise, unreliable
results may be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
NOTE
Take caution and do not bend the dispersion aspirate probe.
How to do
1 Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance and then select Maintenance
Command.
2 Select Clean Dispersion Probes/Tubes command.
3 Open the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
4 Select Continue.
5 Take A4 as example. Unscrew the round nut of A4 on the aspirate/dispense plate
counter-clockwise and lift it upward, pull the aspirate probe from the dispersion
carousel. Do not bend or bump the probes.
A4 round
nut
6 Loosen counter-clockwise the quick joint on the panel behind the dispersion
carousel , lift it gently and disconnect the tube.
A4
joint
7 Install a new aspirate probe onto the aspirate/dispense plate. Please pay attention to
prevent the probe from bumping and scratching other components. Tighten
clockwise the round nut and the aspirate probe. Lift the aspirate probe gently to
check if it can spring back smoothly.
Connect the quick joint of the aspirate probe guide tube with the corresponding
joint on the panel behind the dispersion carousel When connecting them, press the
joints gently and screw them clockwise until the buckle of the joints are fastened and
a click is heard. Check if the joint is fastened by shaking it gently. Fix the guide tube
onto the press plate and the tube symbol on the guide tube should align with the
edge of the press plate.
White tube
symbol
8 Repeat step 5~7 to change the other three probes; click Continue .
9 Select Done. The dispersion unit resets automatically.
10 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Weekly.
11 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Replace/Clean Aspirate Probes. select
OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
12 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure. Select OK to save your input information.
13 After replacement, select Maintenance Command - Fluidic Prime, select the
Dispersion Cycle check box and set the cycle to 5, and then click on the Execute
button. Observe the dispersion aspirate probe during the priming and ensure that
the probe has been replaced correctly without tube leakage.
14 Close the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
15 Use gauze soaked with ethanol or alcohol-cotton to clean the exterior of the replaced
aspirate probe, and use the unclogging device to clean its interior. After exterior
cleaning, connect the syringe tool (included in the accessory kit) with the quick joint
of the aspirate probe. Prepare a beaker full of CD80 wash solution, immerge the
other end of the probe into the beaker, and push/pull the syringe plunger for over
10 times. Lift the probe tip above the liquid level and discharge the liquid in the tube
and prepare another beaker filled with deionized water or distilled water, immerge
the probe tip into the liquid, pull the syringe plunger to aspirate liquid, put the probe
into another empty beaker and push the syringe plunger to discharge the liquid.
Repeat this action for at least 10 times to clean the probe interior. After interior
cleaning, disconnect the probe assembly from the syringe connector, swing the
probe and tube to remove the liquid leftover, and then use clean gauze (without
scraps) to dry the probe exterior. Please note that the tube is connected tight during
the cleaning process.
16 Repeat the process to clean other aspirate probes.
17 After finishing the cleaning procedure, please place the probes in a clean and
ventilated environment to dry them for one hour. When the probes are dry, keep
them in a clean sealed bag.
NOTE
If the guide tube is loose or leakage occurs, please contact our customer service
department, otherwise the leakage may cause system failure.
NOTE
Use a suction cleaner to clean the dust screens while keeping them uninstalled, or use a
hair brush and fresh water to clean the dust screens after removing them from the
analyzer.
Do not reinstall the dust screens until they are dry completely.
Install the dust screens correctly to avoid gaps.
How to do
1 Switch off the analyzer’s main power.
2 Remove dust screen 1 on the right of the analyzer; remove the left and rear panel to
remove dust screen 2 and 3.
Dust screen 1
Dust
screen 2
Dust screen
3
3 Use the suction cleaner, or hair brush and fresh water to clean the dust screens, and
then dry them in air.
4 Reinstall the dust screens when they are dry.
5 Close the front door of the analyzer.
6 Power on the analyzer and run the operating software.
7 Make sure that the system status is Incubation or Standby.
8 Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance then select Scheduled
Maintenance-Monthly.
9 Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Dust Screens.
10 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
11 Select Log, and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
12 Select OK to save your input information.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance - Maintenance Command.
2 Choose Clean Probe Exterior. The maintenance guide window shows. Select
Continue.
Figure 15.7 Clean probe exterior
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution while working around the aspirate probe. If it is bent or damaged, replace it
immediately; otherwise, unreliable results may be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
NOTE
Take caution and do not bent the dispersion dispensing probes and substrate dispense
tube.
How to do
1 Select Utility - Maintenance – Maintenance and then select Maintenance
Command.
2 Select Clean Dispersion Probes/Tubes command.
6 Wipe the exterior of the dispensing probe with gauze moistened with deionized
water.
7 Install the dispensing probe back to the aspirate/dispense plate and tighten the nut,
check if the connection of the soft tube is loose; if so, tighten the connection.
8 Repeat step 5-7 to clean other dispersion dispensing probes.
9 Select Continue.
10 Select Done.
11 Restore the shielding cover of the analyzer.
12 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Monthly.
13 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Wipe Dispense Probes/Tubes.
14 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
15 Select Log and then record commends and other important information for the
procedure.
16 Select OK to save your input information.
4 Select Continue.
5 Wipe the vortexer hole gently with ethanol cotton swab.
6 Install the cover above the gripper back and restore the protective shield of the
analyzer.
7 Select Continue.
8 Select Done.
9 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Monthly.
10 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Vortexer Hole.
11 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
12 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
13 Select OK to save your input information.
4 Select Start.
5 Select Done.
6 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Three –Month.
7 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Wash Buffer Bubble Detection Coupler
Calibration.
8 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
9 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
10 Select OK to save your input information
WARNING
Do not spill liquid on the analyzer. Liquid ingression may cause equipment damage.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
Dispose of the used gauze in accordance with your local or national guidelines for
biohazard waste disposal.
How to do
1 Make sure that the system is not running tests, and then open the protective shield.
2 Use clean gauze moistened with ethanol to clean the analyzer panels and carousel
covers.
3 Use wash solution to clean the touchscreen and keyboard.
4 Restore the protective shield.
5 Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance-Other.
6 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Analyzer Panels.
7 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
8 Select Log, and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
9 Select OK to save your input information.
10 Click the analyzer icon to enter the system overview screen and then select Home
F4 to put the instrument into the Standby status.
WARNING
Do not spill water or ethanol into the reagent compartment to prevent equipment
damage.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
Dispose of the used gauze in accordance with your local or national guidelines for
biohazard waste disposal.
How to do
1 Make sure that the system is in Stopped or Standby status.
2 Remove the reagent carousel cover, remove all the reagents for refrigeration.
3 Use clean gauze to wipe the glass of the bar code scanning window of the reagent
carousel, and if necessary, use the gauze moistened with ethanol or deionized water
to wipe the glass. Make sure that no traces or dusts remain.
4 Use clean gauze soaked with deionized water or ethanol to clean the reagent
carousel, then use cotton swabs dipped with ethanol to clean the reagent positions.
5 Restore the carousel cover.
6 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Other.
7 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Reagent Carousel.
8 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
9 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
10 Select OK to save your input information.
11 Click the analyzer icon to enter the system overview screen and then select Home
F4 to put the instrument into the Standby status.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 Prepare a new syringe assembly and washer, and then moisten the washer in the
deionized water.
2 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance then select Maintenance Command.
3 Choose Syringe Maintenance.The Syringe Maintenance maintenance guide
window pops up.
Figure 15.11 Syringe Maintenance
4 Open the upper protective shield, loosen the screw on the cover of the syringe in the
right rear of the analyzer and remove the cover. You can see the syringe as shown in
the figure below:.
T piece
15 scales
Retaining
screw
Fixing
block
Retaining screw
Plunger guide gap
5 Loosen counterclockwise the four retaining screws on top of the syringe, and then
remove the screws and the fixing blocks.
6 Loosen counterclockwise the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe and then
remove it.
7 Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe connector with the other hand.
Loosen the syringe counterclockwise and then remove the washer.
8 Soak the new syringe connector in the deionized water beaker, pull the plunger head
to aspirate half syringe of deionized water, and then push the plunger head to
remove the air.
9 Put the new washer in the T piece. Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe
connector with the other hand, and then screw the T piece clockwise.
10 Install the syringe on the bracket.
11 Install the fixing blocks and 4 retaining screws while having the retaining screws not
tightened.
12 Align the plunger head to the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe, and then
tighten clockwise the retaining screw.
13 Pinch the plunger guide cap to adjust the syringe height. Make the syringe head over
the upper fixing block for 15 scales.
14 Tighten the four retaining screws on the fixing blocks.
15 After finishing the replacement, select Continue. The system resets the syringe unit.
Check if the new syringe, guide tube and connectors have leak. If it does, perform the
Check Syringes procedure to check the syringe.
16 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Other.
17 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Replace Syringe.
18 Select Ok to refresh the current date as the performance date.
19 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
20 Select OK to save your input information.
NOTE
If the tube connection is loose or leakage occurs, please tighten the connectors or
contact our customer service department; otherwise the leakage may cause system
failure.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 Switch off the analyzer power and open the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
2 Select Utility - Maintenance – Maintenance and then select Maintenance
Command.
3 Choose Clean/Replace Probe, the Clean/Replace probe window pops up. Select
Continue.
4 Loose the screw at the lower rear of the arm cover and remove the cover from the
arm base.
5 Press the circuit board with one hand and unplug the white connector with the
other hand.
6 Use cross screw driver to remove the liquid level sense board.
7 Use a slot-head screwdriver to remove the retaining screw from the probe and take
out the spring.
8 While holding the connector on the probe with one hand, unscrew the tube
connector counterclockwise with the other hand until the tube connector is
disconnected. Remove the tube from the probe gently.
9 Remove the probe from the arm gently.
Remove
the board
Unplug the
connector
Loosen
Retaining
tube joint
screw
Remove the
retaining
screws
Remove
the probe
10 Connect the unclogging device to the probe, fill the syringe with deionized water and
then connect it to the unclogging device. Put the probe inside the beaker while
keeping the probe tip not contacting the beaker. Push the syringe to rinse the
interior of the probe. Repeat this step for 10 times.
If the syringe plunger leaks and the probe cannot be unclogged due to serious
blockage, replace the probe.
11 When continuous water flow comes out of the probe in the same direction with the
probe, it indicates the cleaning procedure is finished successfully. Remove the
unclogging device. Discharge the liquid inside by waving the probe and dry its
exterior.
12 Insert the probe downwards into the hole on the probe arm.
13 Connect the tube connector to the probe and then tighten it clockwise.
14 Install the liquid level sense board on the arm and connect the probe connector to
the liquid level detection board.
15 Insert the screw with the spring into the screw hole and tighten the retaining screw.
Pay attention to the spring direction and make the thread opening face downwards.
NOTE
If the tube connection is loose or leakage occurs, please tighten the connectors or
contact our customer service department; otherwise the leakage may cause system
failure.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise
caution when working around the probe.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 Remove the probe by referring to Step 1-9 in 15.8.4 Clean Probe Interior.
2 Insert the probe downwards into the hole on the probe arm.
3 Install and check the probe by referring to Step 13-21 in 15.8.4 Clean Probe Interior.
4 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance - Other.
5 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Replace Probe.
6 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
7 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
8 Select OK to save your input information.
9 Click the analyzer icon to enter the system overview screen and then select Home
F4 to put the instrument into the Standby status.
NOTE
If the tube connection is loose or leakage occurs, please tighten the connectors or
contact our customer service department; otherwise the leakage may cause system
failure.
3 Open the upper protective shield, loosen the screw on the cover of the syringe in the
right rear of the analyzer and remove the cover. You can see the syringe.
4 Loosen counterclockwise the four retaining screws on top of the syringe, and then
remove the screws and the fixing blocks.
5 Loosen counterclockwise the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe and then
remove it.
6 Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe connector with the other hand.
Loosen the syringe counterclockwise and then remove the washer.
7 Soak the syringe connector in the deionized water beak, pull the plunger head to
aspirate half syringe of deionized water, and then push the plunger head to remove
the air.
8 Put the washer in the T piece. Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe
connector with the other hand, and then screw the T piece clockwise.
9 Install the syringe on the bracket.
10 Install the fixing blocks and 4 retaining screws while having the retaining screws not
tightened.
11 Align the plunger head to the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe, and then
tighten clockwise the retaining screw.
12 Pinch the plunger guide cap to adjust the syringe height. Make the syringe head over
the upper fixing block for 15 scales.
13 Tighten the four retaining screws on the fixing blocks.
14 After finishing the replacement, select Continue. The system resets the syringe unit.
Check the new syringe for leak and bubbles, and if there is, perform the Check
Syringe procedure.
15 Perform Probe Wash Cycle for 15 times.
16 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Other.
17 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Remove Air Bubbles in Syringe.
NOTE
If the tube connection is loose or leakage occurs, please tighten the connectors or
contact our customer service department; otherwise the leakage may cause system
failure.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
CAUTION
Exercise caution not to spray water or ethanol or other liquids on the glass of the bar
code scanning window. Avoid dropping water or ethanol in samples.
2 Apply a new rack bar code label on the front concave side of the rack, and then find
the corresponding rack ID label and apply it on the end of the rack.
NOTE
Please apply rack bar code label to the rack’s front side on the round end, and
ensure the label is aligned with the protruded edge in order to avoid bar code
scanning failure.
3 Check that the new bar code label is consistent with the rack ID label.
How to do – Reagent bar code
1 Remove the reagent carousel cover.
2 Press the reagent carousel load button to rotate the empty reagent position to the bar
code scanning window. If there are no empty reagent positions, unload the reagent to
vacate a position and rotate it to the scanning position.
3 Select Execute.
4 After discarding cuvettes, select Exit to exit the window.
5 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance - Other.
6 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Discard Cuvettes.
7 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
8 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
9 Select OK to save your input information.
3 Select the fluidic prime type and set the probe wash cycle, dispersion cycle and
substrate prime cycle.
4 If you want to execute substrate prime, select substrate path.
5 Select Execute.
6 To stop priming, select Stop.
7 Select Exit to exit the window.
8 Select Utility - Maintenance - Maintenance and then select Scheduled
Maintenance – Other.
9 Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Fluidic Prime.
10 Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
11 Select Log and then record comments and other important information for the
procedure.
12 Select OK to save your input information.
WARNING
During the cleaning process, any pollutants like foreign substances, dirt, etc. are not
allowed.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
How to do
1 After changing the wash buffer, use clean tissue to wipe the spilt wash buffer away
on the cap in case the wash buffer drops onto other parts or causes crystallization
which may clog the air vent on the cap.
2 When the air vent of the cap is found to be clogged, remove the cap and use clean tip
head to gently strip the blockage; use DI water or ultra-pure water to clean it and
wipe it dry with clean tissue. Reinstall the cap. During the process, any foreign
substances are not allowed to drop into the wash buffer tank or adhere to the cap
assembly.
Air vent
The following pages describe how to view and edit error logs and edit logs, and how to
locate failure and determine relevant corrective actions. Read this chapter thoroughly to
achieve the best performance of the instrument.
Online help
Every error log is provided with online help information. Select the icon in front of
an error log. The descriptions, possible causes and solutions of the error are displayed.
Every error log contains the event ID, date/time, error description (by processing
method), event class (by subsystem) and symptom.
Choose the following buttons as needed:
Search F1: to search for error logs by date, event ID, symptom, or event class.
Refresh F2: to refresh the error logs based on the current search conditions.
Delete F3: to remove specified error logs on the screen.
Diagnostics F6: to enter the diagnostics screen.
Print F7: to print all error logs currently displayed on the screen.
Every edit log contains the serial number, date/time, operator, event type and description.
Choose the following buttons as needed:
Search F1: to search for edit logs based on the occurring date.
Refresh F2: to refresh the edit logs based on the current search conditions.
Delete F3: to remove specified edit logs on the screen.
Print F7: to print all edit logs currently displayed on the screen.
When you confirm the deleting, the system removes the selected event logs from the
screen.
Alarm tone
When an error occurs, the buzzer gives alarm tone reminding you to notice the error and
take corrective actions. Alarm tone can be adjusted manually or silenced.
Perform the following steps to adjust the alarm tone:
1 Select Utility-System setup.
2 Adjust the alarm tone in the Alarm Volume field.
3 Test the alarm tone until it is satisfied.
4 To silence the alarm tone, drag the slider to the leftmost position of the scale.
5 Select Save F8 to save the adjustment.
Alarm message
When an error occurs, the system gives an alarm and displays the alarm message in the
second line of the prompt message area.
Color highlight
An error will be indicated by highlighting relevant buttons and screen texts with different
colors. Yellow indicates a warning, and red indicates a serious warning or error.
Reagent button
Utility button
Alarm button
Select a button to access relevant function page, check for abnormities and take corrective
actions. When the problem is solved, the alarm indication disappears.
Flag
Flag is also called data alarm. When calibration error or failure, or sample result error
occurs due to the sample, reagent or system failure, a flag will appear near the
corresponding calibration result or sample results.
Error log
All alarms are recorded in the error logs. By recalling the error logs you are enabled to
master the current status of the system and troubleshoot errors.
ABN Result Sample RLU out of Sample RLU is lower than the low absolute value. Check the sample for foreign matters
related range or interferents; check if the reagent is
qualified and placed in the correct
position; check the cuvette quality;
check if the photometric system is
working normally.
ADSE Calibration Sample RLU is abnormal When RLU is calculated, the slope is below 0. No actions are required.
related
CAL Result Corrected result The result is calculated based on the default calibration No actions are required.
related factors. (manually or automatically)
CALJ Result The calibration factors Use sample and control result gained by the rejected No actions are required.
related are rejected. calibration factor
CarOvr Result Potential carryover Potential carryover Rerun
related
COV Calibration Calibration curve not For nonlinear calibration, a satisfying base cannot be Check that the reagent and calibrator
related convergent calculated and no calibration curve is drawn. are normal, and then recalibrate. If
the error remains, contact our
customer service department.
CSDB Result Result error. Air bubbles Air bubbles are detected during substrate dispensing After the substrate is primed, rerun
related are detected. process the test.
CSDB Calibration Calibration result error. Air bubbles are detected during substrate dispensing After the substrate is primed,
related Air bubbles are process. recalibrate.
detected.
DCF Calibration Photometer calibration DCF calibration failed during calibration process. 1.Restart the operating software
related failed. 2.Restart the analyzing unit.
3.If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
DEL Result Deleted QC result The QC result has been deleted. No actions are required.
related
DET Calibration Calibration The calculated fit of the calibration curve exceeds the Check if the acceptance limit is
related determination specified limit. reasonable and the reagent and
coefficient out of range calibrator are normal, and then
recalibrate.
DEV Calibration Calibrator RLU Calibrator RLU deviation out of range, the check fails. Recalibrate.
related deviation out of range
DJAM Result Probe is clogged when Probe is clogged when aspirating diluted sample or the 1. Perform special wash procedure. If
related aspirating diluted probe is detected clogged in diluted sample position. the error remains, unclog the
sample. Clog detection sensor goes wrong. probe with unclogging device.
3.If the error still remains, contact
our customer service department
or your local distributor.
DTGL Calibration Insufficient wash Wash solution is insufficient. Wash failed due to certain Load wash solution.
related solution error and carryover is caused, which invalidate the test.
DUP Calibration Calibration CV is larger than the repeatability index obtained from Check if the acceptance limit is
related repeatability error the reagent bar code. reasonable, troubleshoot the error,
and then recalibrate.
EDT Result Edited result The result has been edited. No actions are required.
related
ERR Result The cuvette positions The cuvette positions are disabled or the hole is dirty or Home the system.
related are disabled or the hole the part is disabled.
is dirty or the part is
disabled.
EXT Result Extended calibration The result is obtained by extending the calibration time. Take no actions, or recalibrate.
related factor
ICA Result The RLU is normal, but Result cannot be calculated due to no valid calibration Rerun it after calibration.
related results cannot be factors.
calculated.
INDE Result Infectious disease The result of the infectious disease chemistry falls in the Take no actions, or rerun the test.
related chemistry gray area flag gray area.
LVC Calibration The previous valid Calculate the calibrator concentration with valid 1.If maintenance is not performed as
related calibration out of range calibration, which is out of range defined in the required, recalibrate after the
calibrator barcode maintenance is completed.
2.Replace the calibrator and
recalibrate.
3.If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
MON Calibration Monotony check failed 1. The actual tested CPSi does not meet the requirement 1. If the calibrators are placed in the
related of ascending sequence of sandwich method and the wrong order, place them in the right
descending sequence of competitive method. order and recalibrate.
2. The major calibration adjustment CPSj after 2-3 points 2. If the error remains, contact our
adjustment does not meet the requirement of ascending customer service department or your
sequence of sandwich method and the descending local distributor.
sequence of competitive method.
NOCUP Result No cuvette. No cuvette on the tray or the gripper grips nothing. No actions are required. Load the
related cuvettes and rerun the test.
NOID Result There are no sample ID Software error Contact our customer service
related in the test result department or your local distributor.
NREA Result Flag indicating the test The test result for infectious disease chemistry is No actions are required.
related result for infectious Negative.
disease chemistry is
Negative.
R Result Rerun result Retest the finished chemistry No actions are required.
related
R4S Result R4S One result of a run is greater than +2 standard deviations Check if the reagent is qualified,
related from the assigned mean and the other greater than -2SDs. control sample is normal, and the
instrument is working correctly.
RAT Calibration Signal ratio of the Signal ratio exceeds the fluctuation range defined in the Recalibrate.
related calibrator out of range, bar code.
the check failed.
RBMP Result Probe bumps with other The probe bumps with other object. No operation required or rerun the
related object when aspirating test.
the reagent and the
test is invalidated..
RCV Calibration The tropic Recovery regression check failed. Recalibrate.
related concentration of the
calibrator out of range
REAC Result Flag indicating the test The test result for infectious disease chemistry is Take no actions or rerun the test.
related result for infectious Positive.
disease chemistry is
Positive.
REC Result Recalculate the sample The sample result is calculated manually with the latest No actions are required.
related results manually. calibration factors.
RGTE Result The reagent is expired. Sample and QC test result gained by expired reagent Replace the reagent.
related
RGTL Result Insufficient reagent Reagent probe aspirates nothing Replace the reagent.
related
RGTL Calibration Insufficient reagent The calibration result is based on insufficient reagent. Replace the reagent.
related
RJAM Result Probe is clogged when Probe is clogged when aspirating the reagent or probe is Handle the reagent.
related aspirating the reagent. detected clogged in the reagent position.
Probe clog detection sensor goes wrong.
RMXH Result Vortex speed of Vortex speed of reaction liquid is too high during reaction 1. Rerun the operating software.
related reaction liquid is too liquid mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
high. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
RMXH Calibration Vortex speed of Vortex speed of reaction liquid is too high during reaction 1. Rerun the operating software.
related reaction liquid is too liquid mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
high. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
RMXL Result Vortex speed of Vortex speed of reaction liquid is too low during reaction 1. Rerun the operating software.
related dispersion wash buffer liquid mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
mixing is too low. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
RMXL Calibration Vortex speed of Vortex speed of reaction liquid is too low during reaction 1. Rerun the operating software.
related dispersion wash buffer liquid mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
mixing is too low. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
RRN Result Sample RLU out of Sample RLU is out of the range of the maximum Rerun the test with diluted sample.
related range concentration calibrators RLU check
SBMP Result The probe bumps with The probe bumps with other object. No operation required or rerun the
related other object and the test.
test is invalidated.
SHTE Result Sample transportation STM is jammed or hardware error Recover the failure. If this message
related error appears for 3 times, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
SJAM Result Probe is clogged Probe clogging is detected during sampling or the probe is Sample treatment
related clogged during sampling.
SLO Calibration Slope out of range The slope exceeds the slope fluctuation range defined in Recalibrate.
related the bar code. Calibration slope check failed.
SMPE Result Expired sample The sample is expired. Replace the sample.
related
SMPL Result Insufficient sample Probe aspirates nothing or no liquid level is detected. Refill the sample.
related
SMPL Calibration Insufficient sample The sample is insufficient during analysis. Refill the sample.
related
SUBE Calibration Substrate is expired. Expired substrate is used to analyze the sample or Change the substrate.
related control.
Srr System System error 1.hydropneumatic subsystem alarm 1. Rerun the operating software.
related 2.Vortexer and dispersion mixing alarm 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
TNN Result Temperature error Temperature error of the reaction carousel, dispersion 1.Rerun the operating software or
related carousel or substrate preheating. restore the system.
2. Restart the analyzing unit.
3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
VAM Calibration Calibration data is lost The calibration test is unfinished during calibration 1.Rerun the operating software or
related process, causing the calibration factor cannot be restore the system.
calculated. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
WMXH Result Vortex speed of Vortex speed is too high during dispersion wash buffer 1.Rerun the operating software.
related dispersion wash buffer mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
mixing is too high. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
WMXH Calibration Vortex speed of Vortex speed is too high during dispersion wash buffer 1.Rerun the operating software.
related dispersion wash buffer mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
mixing is too high. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
WMXL Result Vortex speed of Vortex speed is too low during dispersion wash buffer 1.Rerun the operating software.
related dispersion wash buffer mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
mixing is too low. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
WMXL Calibration Vortex speed of Vortex speed is too low during dispersion wash buffer 1.Rerun the operating software.
related dispersion wash buffer mixing process. 2. Restart the analyzing unit.
mixing is too low. 3. If the error remains, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A50005 Rack feeder Error Feeding the rack in the rack / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system transportation part failed. jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50006 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system X axis losing / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system steps when passing the zero position jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50007 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system X axis sensor / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system status error jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50008 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system X axis losing / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system steps jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50009 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system Z axis losing / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system steps when passing the zero position jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50010 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system Z axis sensor / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system status error jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A50011 Rack feeder Error Rack found in lane %s during / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system retrieving the rack from rack jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
transportation part contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50012 Rack feeder Error Rack in lane %s is taken away while / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system feeding the rack. jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50013 Rack feeder Error Rack has already been on the rack / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system transportation part during feeding jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
the rack. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50014 Rack feeder Error Retrieving the rack failed. / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50015 Rack feeder Error No rack on the rack transportation / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system part during scanning bar code jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50016 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system X axis finding / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system the zero position failed. jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A50017 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system Y axis finding / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system the zero position failed. jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50018 Rack feeder Error Rack feeder system Z axis finding / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system the zero position failed. jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50019 Rack feeder Error There is rack on the rack / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system transportation part during resetting jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
the rack feeder system. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50020 Rack feeder Error Sample rack is found in scanning / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system channel during resetting the rack jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
feeder system. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A50021 Rack feeder Error No lane is available for the rack on / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system the rack transportation part during jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
resetting the rack feeder system. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51001 Dispensing Error The mechanical zero position is not / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
system found during probe vertical jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
movement calibration. Position: contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51002 Dispensing Error Probe's vertical movement deviation / 1. Zero position sensor goes Recover failure by performing the
system from the mechanical zero position is wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
larger than the required range. sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
Position: 2. Probe assembly is blocked contact our customer service
or jammed in vertical department or your local
direction. distributor.
3. The horizontal belt of the
probe assembly is loose or its
tension does not satisfy the
requirement.
A51003 Probe unit Error Probe collides with an obstacle / 1. Probe horizontal 1.Check if the probe is moving to
when moving vertically. Position: movement parameters are the middle position of the wash
wrong. well.
2. The threshold for vertical 2. Move the probe up and down
collision alarm is too small with hand and check if the
or the spring gets loose. threshold for vertical collision
3. Vertical collision sensor alarm is too small.
goes wrong or its wire is 3. If none of the above situation
broken. occurs, recover failure by
performing the Home
maintenance procedure. If this
message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51004 Probe unit Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / 1. The probe assembly is Recover failure by performing the
when probe is moving vertically. moved vertically by people. Home maintenance procedure. If
Position: 2. Zero position sensor goes this message appears for 3 times,
wrong or the wire of the contact our customer service
sensor is broken. department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51005 Probe unit Error Alarm for probe vertical collision / 1. The probe is not recovered 1. Check if the probe is recovered
remains. Position: after collision. to its position. Move the probe up
2. Vertical collision sensor and down with your hand to see if
goes wrong or its wire is it can move smoothly.
broken. 2. If the probe is homed, recover
failure by performing the Home
maintenance procedure. If this
message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51007 Probe unit Error Probe collides with an obstacle / 1. Coder sensor goes wrong or Check if there is blocker in
when moving horizontally the wire of the sensor is horizontal direction. If so,
broken. remove it. Recover failure by
2. Probe assembly is blocked performing the Home
or jammed in horizontal maintenance procedure. If this
direction. message appears for 3 times,
3. The horizontal belt of the contact our customer service
probe assembly is loose or its department or your local
tension does not satisfy the distributor.
requirement.
4. Blocker is found in
horizontal direction.
A51008 Probe unit Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / 1. The probe assembly is Recover failure by performing the
when probe is moving horizontally moved horizontally by Home maintenance procedure. If
people. this message appears for 3 times,
2. Zero position sensor goes contact our customer service
wrong or the wire of the department or your local
sensor is broken. distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51009 Probe unit Error Probe's horizontal movement / 1. Monitoring position sensor Recover failure by performing the
deviation from the monitoring goes wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
position is larger than the sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
requirement. 2. The probe is blocked or contact our customer service
jammed in the horizontal department or your local
direction. distributor.
3. The horizontal movement
belt gets loose.
A51010 Probe unit Error Probe's horizontal movement / 1. The probe assembly is Recover failure by performing the
deviation from the mechanical zero moved horizontally by Home maintenance procedure. If
position is larger than the required people. this message appears for 3 times,
range. 2. Zero position sensor goes contact our customer service
wrong or the wire of the department or your local
sensor is broken. distributor.
3. Probe assembly is blocked
or jammed in horizontal
direction.
4. The horizontal belt of the
probe assembly is loose or its
tension does not satisfy the
requirement.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51011 Probe unit Error The mechanical zero position is not / Probe vertical movement Recover failure by performing the
found during probe horizontal error Home maintenance procedure. If
movement calibration 1. Sensor status error. The this message appears for 3 times,
probe assembly is probably contact our customer service
forced to move department or your local
vertically.2.Zero position is distributor.
not found. The probe
assembly is probably
jammed.3. Collision occurs
during operation other than
aspirating. The probe
collides with other
object.4.Collision error
remains. The collision
remains.5.Vertical movement
is not allowed in current
horizontal position. The
probe moves vertically in an
unknown position.
Probe horizontal movement
error
1.Sensor status error. The
probe assembly is probably
forced to move
horizontally.2.Failed to find
the mechanical zero position.
The probe assembly is
obstructed when
rotating.3.Collision occurs
during horizontal movement.
The probe assembly is
obstructed when
rotating.4.Horizontal
movement is not allowed in
current vertical position. The
probe assembly is probably
16-26 forced to move CL-1000i
vertically.
Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer
Syringe movement error Operator's Manual Version: 2.0
1.Sensor status error. The
syringe assembly is probably
16 Alarms and Troubleshooting
16.5 Error Messages and Corrective Actions
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51013 Probe unit Error The mechanical zero position is not / Probe vertical movement Recover failure by performing the
found during syringe movement error Home maintenance procedure. If
calibration 1. Sensor status error. The this message appears for 3 times,
probe assembly is probably contact our customer service
forced to move department or your local
vertically.2.Zero position is distributor.
not found. The probe
assembly is probably
jammed.3. Collision occurs
during operation other than
aspirating. The probe
collides with other
object.4.Collision error
remains. The collision
remains.5.Vertical movement
is not allowed in current
horizontal position. The
probe moves vertically in an
unknown position.
Probe horizontal movement
error
1.Sensor status error. The
probe assembly is probably
forced to move
horizontally.2.Failed to find
the mechanical zero position.
The probe assembly is
obstructed when
rotating.3.Collision occurs
during horizontal movement.
The probe assembly is
obstructed when
rotating.4.Horizontal
movement is not allowed in
current vertical position. The
probe assembly is probably
CL-1000i Chemiluminescence Immunoassay Analyzer forced to move vertically. 16-27
Operator's Manual Version: 2.0 Syringe movement error
1.Sensor status error. The
syringe assembly is probably
16 Alarms and Troubleshooting
16.5 Error Messages and Corrective Actions
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51014 Probe unit Error Syringe's horizontal movement / 1. Zero position sensor goes Recover failure by performing the
deviation from the mechanical zero wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
position is larger than the sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
requirement 2. Wash syringe is blocked or contact our customer service
jammed in the horizontal department or your local
direction. distributor.
A51015 Probe unit Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / 1. The wash syringe is forced Recover failure by performing the
of syringe to move. Home maintenance procedure. If
2. Zero position sensor goes this message appears for 3 times,
wrong or the wire of the contact our customer service
sensor is broken. department or your local
distributor.
A51016 Probe unit Error The mechanical zero position is not / Zero position sensor goes Recover failure by performing the
found during interior wash syringe wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
calibration sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51017 Probe unit Error Interior wash syringe's horizontal / 1. Zero position sensor goes Recover failure by performing the
movement deviation from the wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
mechanical zero position is larger sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
than the requirement. 2. Wash syringe is blocked or contact our customer service
jammed in the horizontal department or your local
direction. distributor.
A51018 Probe unit Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / 1. The wash syringe is forced Recover failure by performing the
of interior wash syringe to move. Home maintenance procedure. If
2. Zero position sensor goes this message appears for 3 times,
wrong or the wire of the contact our customer service
sensor is broken. department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51019 Probe unit Error The mechanical zero position is not / Zero position sensor goes Recover failure by performing the
found during exterior wash syringe wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
calibration sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51020 Probe unit Error Exterior wash syringe's horizontal / 1. Zero position sensor goes Recover failure by performing the
movement deviation from the wrong or the wire of the Home maintenance procedure. If
mechanical zero position is larger sensor is broken. this message appears for 3 times,
than the requirement. 2. Wash syringe is blocked or contact our customer service
jammed in the horizontal department or your local
direction. distributor.
A51021 Probe unit Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / 1. The wash syringe is forced Recover failure by performing the
of exterior wash syringe to move. Home maintenance procedure. If
2. Zero position sensor goes this message appears for 3 times,
wrong or the wire of the contact our customer service
sensor is broken. department or your local
distributor.
A51022 Probe unit Error Probe level detection board / 1. Level Sense Board goes Recover the failure. If this
communication error wrong. message appears for 3 times,
2.The wire and the connector contact our customer service
of the level sensor board are department or your local
not well connected or the distributor.
wire is broken.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51023 Probe unit Warning Insufficient sample, Sample / 1.There is no sample or 1.Check if there is sufficient
position:, Sample ID/bar code: insufficient sample on the sample and sample is placed in
designated position. the position and run the test
2. Level Sense Board goes again;2.If the error remains,
wrong. perform probe level sense test on
the diagnostics screen. If level
sense test fails, please contact
our customer service department
or your local distributor.
A51024 Probe unit Error Sample is insufficient or contains air / 1.There is no sample or 1.Check if there is sufficient
bubbles, Position: ,Sample ID/bar insufficient sample on the sample and sample contains air
code designated position. bubbles and run the test
2.The sample contains air again;2.If the error remains,
bubbles. perform probe level sense test on
3. Level Sense Board goes the diagnostics screen. If level
wrong. sense test fails, please contact
our customer service department
or your local distributor.
A51025 Probe unit Error There are air bubbles in probe / 1.There are air bubbles in the Check if there are air bubbles in
subsystem or the concentration of probe tubing or the tube is the tubing. If so, perform fluidic
the wash solution is abnormal. empty. prime procedure. If not, recover
2. Level Sense Board goes the failure. If this message
wrong. appears for 3 times, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
A51026 Probe unit Error Probe clog detection board / 1. Probe clog detection board Recover the failure. If this
communication error. goes wrong. message appears for 3 times,
2.The wires of probe clog contact our customer service
detection board are not well department or your local
connected or the wires are distributor.
broken.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51027 Probe unit Warning Sample is insufficient or contains / 1. The sample contains clots, 1. Check that the sample is
fibrins and clots or is too thick or insufficient. preprocessed correctly; or check
Position: 2. Probe is clogged. if the sample contains foreign
Sample ID/bar code: matters such as clot. If it does,
change the sample.2.Check if
there is sufficient sample. 3.
Perform the special wash
procedure. If the error remains,
remove the probe and use the
unclogging device to remove the
clog. 4. If the error remains after
the above steps, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
A51028 Probe unit Warning Probe is clogged in the diluting / 1. Probe is clogged. 1. Perform the special wash
position. 2. The clog detection sensor procedure. If the error remains,
goes wrong. remove the probe and use the
unclogging device to remove the
clog. 2.Contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
A51029 Probe unit Warning Probe is clogged in the wash / 1. Probe is clogged. 1. Remove the probe and use the
solution position. 2. The clog detection sensor unclogging device to remove the
goes wrong. clog. 2.Contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51030 Probe unit Warning Probe is clogged during aspirating / 1. Air bubbles exist in the 1. Check if the reagent bottle
reagent. Reagent carousel position: reagent bottle. 2. The contains air bubbles, and then try
position: reagent bottle does not meet again. 2. Check if the reagent
the requirements. bottle meets the requirements.
3. If the error remains, contact
our Customer Service Department
or your local distributor.
A51031 Probe unit Error Probe is clogged during cleaning. / 1. Probe is clogged. 1. Perform the special wash
2. The clog detection sensor procedure. If the error remains,
goes wrong. remove the probe and use the
unclogging device to remove the
clog. 2.Contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
A51032 Probe unit Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / 1. Zero position sensor goes 1.Check if foreign matter falls off
of reaction liquid mixer wrong or its wire is broken. into the sensor.
2. Foreign matter falls off 2.Recover failure by performing
into the senor. the Home maintenance
procedure. If this message
appears for 3 times, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
A51033 Probe unit Error Reaction liquid mixer's deviation / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
from the mechanical zero position is jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
out of range. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51034 Probe unit Warning Vortex speed of reaction liquid is / Rack feeder assembly Recover the failure. If this
too low. jammed or hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51035 Probe unit Warning Vortex speed of reaction liquid is / The assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
too high. resistance uneven or message appears for 3 times,
hardware error. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51036 Probe unit Warning Probe fails to detect liquid level in / 1. The concentrated wash 1.Check the volume of the wash
the wash solution position. solution is empty or its solution. If it is empty or less
volume is less than the dead than the dead volume, please
volume. add the wash solution.
2. Level Sense Board goes 2. If the wash solution is enough
wrong. but the error remains, please
3. The wires connecting level perform probe level sense test on
sensor board and the probe the diagnostics screen. If level
are not well connected or sense test fails, please contact
broken. our customer service department
or your local distributor.
A51038 Probe unit Warning Probe fails to aspirate the liquid in / Insufficient wash solution 1. Fill enough wash solution.
the wash solution position. 2. Level Sense Board goes 2. If the wash solution is enough
wrong. but the error remains, please
perform probe level sense test on
the diagnostics screen. If level
sense test fails, please contact
our customer service department
or your local distributor.
A51039 Probe unit Warning Reagent is insufficient or contains / 1. Air bubbles exist in the 1. Check if the reagent bottle
air bubbles. Reagent carousel reagent bottle.2. The reagent contains air bubbles, and then try
position: position: bottle does not meet the again. 2. Check if the reagent
requirements. bottle meets the requirements.
3. If the error remains, contact
our Customer Service Department
or your local distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A51041 Probe unit Error Probe level detection board self / 1.The probe is not properly 1. Check if the probe is installed
calibrating failed. installed. correctly and intact.
2. Level Sense Board goes 2. Recover the failure. If this
wrong. message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A51042 Probe unit Error Analog circuit of probe clog / 1. Probe is clogged. 1. Perform the special wash
detection board is abnormal. 2. The clog detection sensor procedure. If the error remains,
goes wrong. remove the probe and use the
unclogging device to remove the
clog. 2.Contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
A52001 Probe unit Error Reagent carousel cover is opened. / The reagent carousel cover is Check if the reagent carousel
not installed correctly. cover is installed correctly and
make sure it is closed.
A52002 Probe unit Error Reagent carousel cover is opened; / 1. Reagent carousel cover is Check if the reagent carousel
reagent carousel movement failed. opened by people. cover is opened by people. If so,
2. The sensor for detecting close the reagent carousel cover.
the open/close of the reagent If not, open and close the reagent
carousel cover goes wrong or carousel cover again, recover the
the wire of the sensor is failure. If recover fails, please
broken. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A52003 Probe unit Error Reagent carousel coder losing steps / Reagent carousel movement Recover the failure. If this
error. The reagent carousel is message appears for 3 times,
obstructed or blocked. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A52004 Probe unit Error Reagent carousel losing steps while / Reagent carousel movement Recover the failure. If this
passing the zero position error. The reagent carousel is message appears for 3 times,
obstructed or blocked. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A52005 Probe unit Error The mechanical zero position is not / Reagent carousel movement Recover the failure. If this
found during reagent carousel error. The reagent carousel is message appears for 3 times,
movement calibration. obstructed or blocked. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A52006 Probe unit Error Reagent bar code reader does not / The reagent bar coder reader Recover the failure. If the error
work normally goes wrong due to system remains, initialize the sample bar
failure. code reader. If the error still
remains, contact our Customer
Service Department or your local
distributor.
A53001 Reaction Error Reaction carousel coder losing steps / Reaction carousel movement Switch off the analyzing unit
carousel error1.1.Failed to find the power and switch on it again.
home position The reaction Recover failure by performing the
carousel is obstructed or Home maintenance procedure. If
blocked. 2.The coder losing this message appears for 3 times,
step. The reaction carousel contact our customer service
is blocked or jammed. department or your local
3.Steps missed when moving distributor.
to the home position. The
reaction carousel is blocked
or jammed.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A53002 Reaction Error The mechanical zero position is not / Reaction carousel movement Switch off the analyzing unit
carousel found during reaction carousel error1.1.Failed to find the power and switch on it again.
calibration. home position The reaction Recover failure by performing the
carousel is obstructed or Home maintenance procedure. If
blocked. 2.The coder losing this message appears for 3 times,
step. The reaction carousel contact our customer service
is blocked or jammed. department or your local
3.Steps missed when moving distributor.
to the home position. The
reaction carousel is blocked
or jammed.
A53003 Reaction Error Reaction carousel losing steps when / Reaction carousel movement Switch off the analyzing unit
carousel moving to zero position error1.1.Failed to find the power and switch on it again.
home position The reaction Recover failure by performing the
carousel is obstructed or Home maintenance procedure. If
blocked. 2.The coder losing this message appears for 3 times,
step. The reaction carousel contact our customer service
is blocked or jammed. department or your local
3.Steps missed when moving distributor.
to the home position. The
reaction carousel is blocked
or jammed.
A54001 Reaction Error The photon counting board does not / 1. The wires are not properly 1. Power off the analyzer and
carousel respond. connected. restart the analyzer.
2. Communication error. 2.Contact our customer service
3.The photon counting board department or your local
is damaged or its logic is distributor.
corrupted.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A54002 Reaction Error Failed to turn off the photometer / Communication error. 1. Power off the analyzer and
carousel PMT module. restart the analyzer.
2.Contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A54003 Reaction Error The photometer PMT module is not / 1. The wires are not properly 1. Power off the analyzer and
carousel turned on. connected. restart the analyzer.
2. Communication error. 2.Contact our customer service
3.The photon counting board department or your local
is damaged or its logic is distributor.
corrupted.
A54004 Reaction Error Dark current count is out of range. / 1. The wires are not properly 1. Power off the analyzer and
carousel connected. restart the analyzer.
2. Communication error. 2.Contact our customer service
3.The photon counting board department or your local
is damaged or its logic is distributor.
corrupted.
A54005 Reaction Error Failed to turn on the LED. / 1. The wires are not properly 1. Power off the analyzer and
carousel connected. restart the analyzer.
2. Communication error. 2.Contact our customer service
3. LED assembly is damaged. department or your local
distributor.
A54006 Reaction Error Failed to turn off the LED. / 1. Communication error. 1. Power off the analyzer and
carousel 2. LED assembly is damaged. restart the analyzer.
2.Contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A54007 Reaction Warning DCF is out of range. / Photometer is aged. Contact our customer service
carousel department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A54008 Reaction Warning DCF is violently fluctuating. / Photometer is aged. Contact our customer service
carousel department or your local
distributor.
A54009 Reaction Error The photometer dark current is / PD pre-amplification board is Contact our customer service
carousel high. aged. department or your local
distributor.
A54010 Reaction Error The photometer dark current is low. / PD pre-amplification board is Contact our customer service
carousel aged. department or your local
distributor.
A55001 Gripper Error The second gripper grips nothing.\n / The cuvette is deformed or Recover the failure. If this
Position: %s the gripper fingers do not message appears for 3 times,
move vertically. The cuvette contact our customer service
is adhered the hole of tray or department or your local
hardware goes wrong. distributor.
A55002 Gripper Error No cuvettes for the gripper to grip / The cuvette is deformed or Recover the failure. If this
position:%s(tray1 or 2, hole the gripper fingers do not message appears for 3 times,
position:) move vertically. The cuvette contact our customer service
is adhered the hole of tray or department or your local
hardware goes wrong. distributor.
A55003 Gripper Error Cuvette is adhering to Gripper. / The cuvette is deformed or Recover the failure. If this
Position: the gripper fingers do not message appears for 3 times,
move vertically. The cuvette contact our customer service
is adhered the hole of tray or department or your local
hardware goes wrong. distributor.
A55004 Gripper Error Gripper losing the cuvette / The cuvette is deformed or Recover the failure. If this
the gripper fingers do not message appears for 3 times,
move vertically. The cuvette contact our customer service
is adhered the hole of tray or department or your local
hardware goes wrong. distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A55005 Gripper Error The mechanical zero position is not / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
found during gripper vertical hardware error message appears for 3 times,
movement calibration. Position: contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55006 Gripper Error Gripper's vertical movement / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
deviation from the mechanical zero hardware error message appears for 3 times,
position is larger than the required contact our customer service
range. Position: department or your local
distributor.
A55007 Gripper Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
when gripper is moving vertically hardware error message appears for 3 times,
Position: contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55008 Gripper Error Gripper collides with an obstacle / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
when moving vertically. Position: hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55009 Gripper Error Gripper losing steps detected by the / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
middle vertical position sensor. hardware error message appears for 3 times,
Position: contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55010 Gripper Error Gripper X axis finding the zero / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
position failed. hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A55011 Gripper Error Gripper Y axis finding the zero / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
position failed. hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55012 Gripper Error Gripper X axis losing steps / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55013 Gripper Error Gripper Y axis losing steps / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55014 Gripper Error Gripper's X axis movement deviation / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
from the mechanical zero position is hardware error message appears for 3 times,
larger than the requirement. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55015 Gripper Error Gripper's Y axis movement deviation / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
from the mechanical zero position is hardware error message appears for 3 times,
larger than the requirement. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55016 Gripper Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
when gripper is moving around X hardware error message appears for 3 times,
axis. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A55017 Gripper Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
when gripper is moving around Y hardware error message appears for 3 times,
axis. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55018 Gripper Error The mechanical zero position is not / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
found during gripper finger hardware error message appears for 3 times,
movement calibration. contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A55019 Gripper Error Gripper's finger movement / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
deviation from the mechanical zero hardware error message appears for 3 times,
position is larger than the contact our customer service
requirement. department or your local
distributor.
A55020 Gripper Error Incorrect zero position sensor status / Gripper assembly jammed or Recover the failure. If this
of gripper's fingers. hardware error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A56001 Dispersion Error Dispersion aspirate/dispense unit / Dispersion assembly Check if the assembly is jammed
losing steps when moving vertically. jammed or hardware error due to foreign objects on the
panel, recover the failure. If
this message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A56002 Dispersion Error Dispersion aspirate/dispense unit / Dispersion assembly Check if the assembly is jammed
fails to find the zero position during jammed or hardware error due to foreign objects on the
vertical reset. panel, recover the failure. If
this message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A56003 Dispersion Error Sensor status error when the / Dispersion assembly jammed Check if the assembly is jammed
vertical movement of dispersion or hardware error due to foreign objects on the
aspirate/dispense unit starts or panel, recover the failure. If
stops. this message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A56004 Dispersion Error Dispersion Aspirating Pump is / Dispersion aspirate pump Contact our customer service
jammed. error department or your local
distributor.
A56005 Dispersion Warning Air bubbles are aspirated into / 1. Substrate is insufficient. 1.Check if substrate is sufficient.
Substrate Path 1/2;substrate bottle 2. The substrate bottle or If not, change the substrate.
1/2 has been unloaded. substrate tubing leaks. 2.If substrate is sufficient,
3.Airtightness of the contact our customer service
substrate tubing is poor. department or your local
distributor.
A57001 Dispersion Warning Air bubbles are detected during CSDB 1. Substrate is insufficient. 1.Check if substrate is sufficient.
substrate dispensing. 2. The substrate bottle or If not, change the substrate.
substrate tubing leaks. 2.If substrate is sufficient,
3.Airtightness of the contact our customer service
substrate tubing is poor. department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A57002 Dispersion Error Substrate syringe losing steps when / Wash buffer assembly Recover the failure. If this
passing the zero position jammed due to crystallization message appears for 3 times,
or hardware error contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57003 Dispersion Error Sensor status error when the / Wash buffer assembly Recover the failure. If this
substrate syringe starts or stops jammed due to crystallization message appears for 3 times,
movement. or hardware error contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57004 Dispersion Error Zero position is not found during / Wash buffer assembly Recover the failure. If this
substrate syringe resetting. jammed due to crystallization message appears for 3 times,
or hardware error contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57005 Dispersion Error Substrate syringe exceeding the / Operation error or software Recover the failure. If this
extreme when moving error message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57006 Dispersion Error Dispersion dispense syringe losing / Wash buffer assembly Recover the failure. If this
steps when passing the zero position jammed due to crystallization message appears for 3 times,
or hardware error contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57007 Dispersion Error Sensor status error when the / Wash buffer assembly Recover the failure. If this
dispersion dispense syringe starts or jammed due to crystallization message appears for 3 times,
stops or hardware error contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A57008 Dispersion Error Zero position is not found during / Wash buffer assembly Recover the failure. If this
dispersion dispense syringe jammed due to crystallization message appears for 3 times,
resetting. or hardware error contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57009 Dispersion Error Dispersion dispense syringe / Operation error or software Recover the failure. If this
exceeding the extreme when error message appears for 3 times,
moving contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A57011 Dispersion Warning Substrate aspirating coupler signal / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
exceeds the low or high limit. 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57012 Dispersion Warning The change of substrate aspirating / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
coupler signal is too small during 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
calibration. connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57013 Dispersion Warning The target signal range of substrate / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
aspirating coupler cannot be 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
reached after calibration. connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A57014 Dispersion Warning The calibration value of substrate / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
aspirating coupler is out of range. 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57015 Dispersion Warning Substrate aspirating coupler signal / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
exceeds the range of attenuation 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
before calibration. connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57016 Dispersion Warning Substrate dispensing coupler signal / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
exceeds the low or high limit. 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57017 Dispersion Warning The change of substrate dispensing / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
coupler signal is too small during 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
calibration. connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57018 Dispersion Warning The target signal range of substrate / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
dispensing coupler cannot be 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
reached after calibration. connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A57019 Dispersion Warning The calibration value of substrate / 1.Mis-operation. Check if the operation is correct.
dispensing coupler is out of range. 2.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
3.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The PCB is damaged.
A57020 Dispersion Warning Substrate dispensing coupler signal / 1.The wires are not properly Check the wire connection. If the
exceeds the range of attenuation connected. optical coupler or the PCB is
before calibration. 2.The optical coupler is damaged, contact our customer
damaged. service department or your local
3.The PCB is damaged. distributor.
A58001 Dispersion Error Dispersion carousel coder losing / Dispersion carousel Switch off the analyzing unit
steps movement error1.1.Failed to power and switch on it again.
find the home position The Recover failure by performing the
dispersion carousel is blocked Home maintenance procedure. If
or jammed. 2.The coder this message appears for 3 times,
losing step. The dispersion contact our customer service
carousel is blocked or department or your local
jammed. 3.Steps missed distributor.
when moving to the home
position The dispersion
carousel is blocked or
jammed.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A58002 Dispersion Error Zero position is not found during / Dispersion carousel Switch off the analyzing unit
dispersion carousel resetting. movement error1.1.Failed to power and switch on it again.
find the home position The Recover failure by performing the
dispersion carousel is Home maintenance procedure. If
obstructed or blocked. this message appears for 3 times,
2.The coder losing step. The contact our customer service
dispersion carousel is blocked department or your local
or jammed. 3.Steps missed distributor.
when moving to the home
position The dispersion
carousel is blocked or
jammed.
A58003 Dispersion Error Dispersion carousel losing steps / Dispersion carousel Switch off the analyzing unit
when moving to zero position movement error1.1.Failed to power and switch on it again.
find the home position The Recover failure by performing the
dispersion carousel is Home maintenance procedure. If
obstructed or blocked. this message appears for 3 times,
2.The coder losing step. The contact our customer service
dispersion carousel is blocked department or your local
or jammed. 3.Steps missed distributor.
when moving to the home
position The dispersion
carousel is blocked or
jammed.
A58004 Dispersion Warning Vortexer motor has too high rotation / The resistance of vortexes Recover the failure. If this
speed. assembly is uneven and the message appears for 3 times,
assembly may be partially contact our customer service
jammed or hardware goes department or your local
wrong. distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A58005 Dispersion Warning Vortexer motor has too low rotation / The resistance of vortexes Recover the failure. If this
speed. assembly is uneven and the message appears for 3 times,
assembly may be partially contact our customer service
jammed or hardware goes department or your local
wrong. distributor.
A58006 Dispersion Warning Vortexer rotation speed is / The resistance of vortexes Recover the failure. If this
abnormal. assembly is uneven and the message appears for 3 times,
assembly may be partially contact our customer service
jammed or hardware goes department or your local
wrong. distributor.
A59001 Hydropneumatics Warning Wash buffer is used up. Please load / Wash buffer is exhausted. Please load wash buffer.
wash buffer.
A59002 Hydropneumatics Error Floater logic error of buffer tank. / Floater of the buffer tank of 1. Check if the error is
wash buffer is abnormal. accidental.
2. If the error is not accidental,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A59003 Hydropneumatics Error Buffer tank of wash buffer solution / 1. Inlet system error. 1. Check if the error is
is empty. 2.Floater of the buffer tank accidental. If not, contact our
of wash buffer is abnormal. customer service department or
your local distributor.
A59004 Hydropneumatics Error Wash buffer tank is filled slowly. / 1. Inlet system error. Contact our customer service
2.Floater of the buffer tank department or your local
of wash buffer is abnormal. distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A59005 Hydropneumatics Error The waste tank is full. / 1.The waste tank is full. 1.Check if the waste tank is full.
2.The floater of waste tank If so, empty it.
goes wrong. 2. If the waste tank is not full and
the error is not accidental,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A59006 Probe unit Error Waste pump vacuum capacity is / 1.Waste pump P02 goes 1. Check if the error is
insufficient. wrong. accidental.
2. Solenoid Valve SV09 or 2. If the error is not accidental,
SV10 error. contact our customer service
3.Tubing are leaking. department or your local
distributor.
4.The vacuum pressure
sensor goes wrong.
A59007 Probe unit Error Probe wash vacuum is abnormal. / 1.Waste pump P02 goes 1. Check if the error is
wrong. accidental. 2. If the error is not
2.Tubing are leaking. accidental, contact our customer
3.The vacuum pressure service department or your local
sensor goes wrong. distributor.
A59008 Probe unit Error Releasing vacuum abnormal. / 1. Solenoid valves V23-V27 go 1. Check if the error is
wrong. 2. The vacuum pump accidental. 2. If the error is not
goes wrong. 3. The vacuum accidental, contact our customer
sensor goes wrong. service department or your local
distributor.
A59009 Probe unit Error Probe wash vacuum is insufficient. / 1.Waste pump P02 goes 1. Check if the error is
wrong. accidental. 2. If the error is not
2.Solenoid valve SV09 error. accidental, contact our customer
3.Tubing is clogged. service department or your local
distributor.
4.The vacuum pressure
sensor goes wrong.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A59010 Probe unit Error Probe interior wash pressure is too / 1. The probe interior wash 1. Check if the error is
low. syringe SR02 goes wrong. accidental. 2. If the error is not
2.1. The probe interior wash accidental, contact our customer
valve SV02 goes wrong. service department or your local
3.The probe interior wash distributor.
tubing is leaking.
A59011 Probe unit Error Wash solution overflowing / 1. The vacuum pump failed. Contact our customer service
2. The valve goes wrong. 3. department or your local
Level Sense Board goes distributor.
wrong.
A59012 Probe unit Error Reagent carousel discharging liquid / 1. Waste discharge valve SV10 1. Open the reagent carousel
failed. goes wrong. cover and check if the discharge
Reagent carousel discharge hole is clogged.
hole is clogged. 2. If the discharge hole is not
clogged, recover failure by
performing the Home
maintenance procedure. If this
message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A59999 / Error System resetting failed. / System resetting failed. Execute Home procedure: reboot
PC and the analyzer. If this
message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60001 Temperature Error Reaction carousel temperature is TNN 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control out of range.TDISP temperature: is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A60002 Temperature Error Dispersion carousel temperature is / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control out of range. is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
TDISP temperature: temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60003 Temperature Error Substrate preheating temperature is / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control out of range. is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
TDISP temperature: temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A60004 Temperature Error Incubation failed because reaction / Reaction carousel Power off the analyzer and
Control carousel temperature is out of temperature is not in the set restart analyzing unit and the
range. range after incubation. computer. If three continuous
TDISP temperature: attempts are failed, contact our
Customer Service Department or
your local distributor.
A60005 Temperature Error Incubation failed because the / Dispersion carousel Power off the analyzer and
Control dispersion carousel temperature is temperature is not in the set restart analyzing unit and the
out of range. range after incubation. computer. If three continuous
TDISP temperature: attempts are failed, contact our
Customer Service Department or
your local distributor.
A60006 Temperature Error Incubation failed because the / Substrate preheating Power off the analyzer and
Control substrate preheating temperature is temperature is not in the set restart analyzing unit and the
out of range. range after incubation. computer. If three continuous
TDISP temperature: attempts are failed, contact our
Customer Service Department or
your local distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60007 Temperature Error Reaction carousel temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control sensor short circuited is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A60008 Temperature Error Dispersion carousel temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control sensor short circuited is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60009 Temperature Error Substrate temperature sensor short / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control circuited is out of range. 2. The accidental.
temperature sensor goes 2. If the error is not accidental,
wrong. (component error, contact our customer service
cable error) 3. The department or your local
temperature protection distributor.
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A60010 Temperature Error Reaction carousel temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control sensor disconnected is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60011 Temperature Error Dispersion carousel temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control sensor disconnected is out of range. 2. The accidental.
temperature sensor goes 2. If the error is not accidental,
wrong. (component error, contact our customer service
cable error) 3. The department or your local
temperature protection distributor.
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A60012 Temperature Error Substrate temperature sensor / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control disconnected is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60013 Temperature Error Dispersion carousel temperature is / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control out of range. is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
TDISP temperature: temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A60014 Temperature Error Substrate preheating temperature is / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control out of range. is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
TDISP temperature: temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A60015 Temperature Error Reaction carousel temperature is / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
Control out of range.TDISP temperature: is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The heater goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost. 7.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A61001 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigeration temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration is out of range. TrDISP;%s is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The radiator goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. The fan goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 6. The
circulating pump goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 7. The refrigerant
goes wrong. 8. PCB error
9. Parameters are lost. 10.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A61002 Reagent Warning Refrigerator fans are abnormal / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration 2. The fan is damaged. accidental. 2. If the error is not
3. The power supply goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. service department or your local
distributor.
A61003 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigerating fan 1 is / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration abnormal. 2. The fan is damaged. accidental. 2. If the error is not
3. The power supply goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. service department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A61004 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigerating fan 2 is / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration abnormal. 2. The fan is damaged. accidental. 2. If the error is not
3. The power supply goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. service department or your local
distributor.
A61005 Reagent Warning Internal temperature of the whole / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the air vent is
refrigeration unit is out of is out of range. 2.The blocked. Clean the dust screen if
range\r\nTemperature: %s cooling fan goes wrong. it is blocked. 2. Check if enough
3.The dust screen is blocked. space is reserved between the air
4.The air vent is blocked in vent and the wall. If not,
the specified range. reallocate the instrument. 3.
Check if the error is accidental.
4. If the error is not accidental,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
A61006 Reagent Warning Cooling fan of whole unit is / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration abnormal. 2. The fan is damaged. accidental. 2. If the error is not
3. The power supply goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. service department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A61008 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigeration temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration sensor short circuited is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The radiator goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. The fan goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 6. The
circulating pump goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 7. The refrigerant
goes wrong. 8. PCB error 9.
Parameters are lost. 10.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A61009 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigeration temperature / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the error is
refrigeration sensor disconnected is out of range. 2. The accidental. 2. If the error is not
temperature sensor goes accidental, contact our customer
wrong. (component error, service department or your local
cable error) 3. The distributor.
temperature protection
switch goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 4.The radiator goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 5. The fan goes
wrong. (component error,
cable error) 6. The
circulating pump goes wrong.
(component error, cable
error) 7. The refrigerant
goes wrong. 8. PCB error 9.
Parameters are lost. 10.
Electromagnetic interference
exists.
A61010 Reagent Warning Internal temperature sensor of the / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the air vent is
refrigeration whole unit is short circuited is out of range. 2.The blocked. Clean the dust screen if
cooling fan goes wrong. it is blocked. 2. Check if enough
3.The dust screen is blocked. space is reserved between the air
4.The air vent is blocked in vent and the wall. If not,
the specified range. reallocate the instrument. 3.
Check if the error is accidental.
4. If the error is not accidental,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
A61011 Reagent Warning Internal temperature sensor of the / 1.The ambient temperature 1. Check if the air vent is
refrigeration whole unit is disconnected. is out of range. 2.The blocked. Clean the dust screen if
cooling fan goes wrong. it is blocked. 2. Check if enough
3.The dust screen is blocked. space is reserved between the air
4.The air vent is blocked in vent and the wall. If not,
the specified range. reallocate the instrument. 3.
Check if the error is accidental.
4. If the error is not accidental,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
C00007 Operating system Error CPU performance low / The CPU is too busy. Reboot the computer and
operating software. If this
message appears for 3 times,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
C00008 Operating system Warning Printer cannot be connected / The printer is not powered Check printer connection; Check
on; the printer cable is not if printer is powered on, driver
connected; or no driver is and default printer has been
installed. installed
C00012 Operating system Warning Sound card failure / No sound card is installed; Reinstall sound card or sound
Sound card failure; Incorrect card driver
sound card driver
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C01001 System Error Equipment cannot be connected / The network cable is not Check the network cable
communication connected; or the analyzing connection. Replug the cable.
unit power is switched off. Check if the analyzing unit is
powered on. Start the
initialization again. Restart the
computer and analyzing unit. If
three continuous attempts are
failed, contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
C02005 Database Warning Reading/Writing database failed / The database does not work Reboot the computer and
normally. analyzing unit. If three
continuous attempts are failed,
contact our Customer Service
Department or your local
distributor.
C03008 Algorithm Warning Sample concentration is higher than / Sample concentration is No actions are required.
that of the highest-level calibrator higher than that of the
highest-level calibrator
C03018 Algorithm Warning Chemistry: 1-2S The QC result is between ±2 No actions are required.
Control: 1-2S warning and ±3 standard deviations
from the assigned mean
concentration.
C03019 Algorithm Warning Chemistry: 1-3S The current QC result is Check if the reagent is qualified
Control: 1-3S out of control greater than ± 3 standard and control is normal. If the error
deviations from the assigned remains, contact our customer
mean concentration. service department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C03020 Algorithm Warning Chemistry: 2-2S Results of two controls in the Check if the reagent is qualified
Control: 2-2S out of control same run or two continuous and control is normal. If the error
results of a control are on the remains, contact our customer
same side and greater than service department or your local
±2 standard deviations from distributor.
the assigned mean
concentration.
C03021 Algorithm Warning Chemistry: R-4S One result of a run is greater Check if the reagent is qualified
Control: R-4S out of control than +2 standard deviations and control is normal. If the error
from the assigned mean and remains, contact our customer
the other greater than -2SDs. service department or your local
distributor.
C03022 Algorithm Warning Chemistry: 4-1S Results of two runs (4 Check if the reagent is qualified
Control: 4-1S out of control results), or 4 continuous and control is normal. If the error
results of a control are on the remains, contact our customer
same side and greater than service department or your local
±1 standard deviation from distributor.
the assigned mean
concentration.
C03023 Algorithm Warning Chemistry: 10-X Results of five runs (10 Check if the reagent is qualified
Control: 10-X out of control results), or 10 continuous and control is normal. If the error
results of a control are on the remains, contact our customer
same side. service department or your local
distributor.
C04001 Rack feeder Warning Duplicate sample bar code. Sample / Duplicate bar code is used. Replace the duplicate sample bar
system ID/bar code: %s\r\nPosition code label.
1: %s\r\nPosition 2: %s
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C04006 Rack feeder Warning Sample is expired Sample ID/bar / The sample is loaded after its The sample is expired. Replace
system code: %s/%s; position: %s shelf life is exceeded. the sample and program it again.
Reject the expired sample. If the
sample shelf life is too short,
change it to a reasonable one.
C04008 Rack feeder Warning Sample bar code too long. / The bar code length is Redefine the bar code with no
system Position: %s greater than the maximum more than 27 digits.
value of 27 digits.
C04009 Rack feeder Warning Sample bar code is less than 3 / The bar code length is less Redefine the bar code with no
system digits. Position: %s than the minimum value of 3 less than 3 digits.
digits.
C05002 Reagent bar code Warning Reagent bar code / Incorrect reagent bar code is Replace reagent bottle, or
compositions error\r\nPosition :%s being used, or reagent bar contact reagent supplier to
code is not configured replace.
reasonably. The reagent bar
code contains incomplete or
incorrect reagent
information, such as wrong
bottle specification.
C05003 Reagent bar code Warning Reagent bar code analysis / Incorrect reagent bar code is Check the reagent bar code
compositions error\r\nPosition :%s being used, or reagent bar settings, or reprint the reagent
code settings are incorrect. bar code against the settings. In
Non-closed reagent bar code the case of a closed-reagent
is being used in a system, contact the reagent
closed-reagent system. The supplier.
system fails to extract
reagent information from the
bar code.
C06001 LIS Error LIS initialization error / Host file is damaged or does Reinstall the operating software.
not exist.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C06002 LIS Error LIS communication parameter error / Host parameters error Re-set or modify the host
communication parameters.
C06003 LIS Error LIS communication error / Communication failure If the error occurs accidentally,
neglect the error and send or
receive the instruction again. If
the error occurs for several
times, contact LIS vendor. If the
problem remains, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
C06004 LIS Error LIS host cannot be connected / Abnormal network Check if LIS host and LIS station is
connection, or the LIS host is started normally.
not started.
C06005 LIS Warning Sending sample results failed. / Communication failure If the error occurs accidentally,
Sample ID/bar code: %s, position: %s neglect the error and send or
receive the instruction again. If
the error occurs for several
times, contact LIS vendor. If the
problem remains, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
C06006 LIS Warning Sending sample information failed. / Communication failure If the error occurs accidentally,
Sample ID/bar code: %s, position: %s neglect the error and send or
receive the instruction again. If
the error occurs for several
times, contact LIS vendor. If the
problem remains, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C06007 LIS Warning Inquiring sample information failed. / LIS host failure. Neglect the error if occurs
Sample ID/bar code: %s, position: %s contingently. If the error occurs
frequently, contact the
manufacturer of LIS Neglect the
error. If the error occurs
frequently, contact the
manufacturer of LIS or contact
our customer service department
or your local distributor.
C06008 LIS Warning Downloading sample failed. Sample / Incorrect channel settings; or Check and re-set the chemistry
ID/bar code: %s; position: %s insufficient or redundant correspondence between the
chemistries on the LIS host. operating software and the LIS
host.
C06011 LIS Warning Downloading sample failed. Sample / The sample ID has existed on Reset the sample ID and ensure it
ID/bar code: %s; position: %s operating software and does not conflict with existing
cannot be downloaded from ones.
LIS.
C07023 Consumable Warning Chemistry: %s\r\n 30 minutes left / The calibration factors are Recalibrate the chemistries.
for next calibration. about to be expired.
C07027 Consumable Warning Calibrator %s Lot no.%s has been / Calibrator is expired. Replace the calibrator.
expired.
C07028 Consumable Warning Chemistry:%s, lot number:%s, RGTE Expired reagent Replace the reagent.
position:%s, has been expired
C07029 Consumable Warning Chemistry:%s, lot number:%s, RGTE The uncapping time of the Replace the reagent.
position:%s, has exceeded the reagent pack is too long.
on-board stability time.
C07036 Consumable Warning Chemistry: %s. Calibration factors / The calibration factors are The calibration factors are
are expired expired. expired.
C07038 Consumable Warning Reagent lot number of %s chemistry / Lot number of the reagent is Recalibrate the chemistry.
is changed. Please recalibrate changed.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C07039 Consumable Warning Calibration factors of %s chemistry / The calibration factors are The calibration factors are
are expired. Recalibrate expired. Recalibration is expired. Recalibration is
required. required.
C07043 Probe unit Error Opening reagent carousel cover is / 1.The reagent carousel is not Make sure the reagent carousel
not permitted in current status and allowed to be opened during cover is closed. Start the
will stop the system. test. initialization again or restore the
2. The sensor for detecting system. If this message appears
the open/close of the reagent for 3 times, contact our customer
carousel cover goes wrong. service department or your local
distributor.
C07102 Consumable Warning %s less than %d%% / All inventory of the sample Refill or replace the sample
diluent is less than the diluent.
minimum limit. Or sample
diluent is too little to be
detected.
C07103 Consumable Sample Diluent is exhausted / All inventory of the sample Refill or replace the sample
diluent is less than the diluent.
minimum limit. Or sample
diluent is too little to be
detected.
C07104 Consumable Reagent volume is insufficient. / All inventory of the reagent Refill or replace the reagent.
is less than the minimum
limit. Or reagent is too
little to be detected.
C07105 Consumable Error Substrate 1 is exhausted. / Substrate 1 is exhausted. Replace substrate at
corresponding positions
C07106 Consumable Error Substrate 2 is exhausted. / Substrate 2 is exhausted. Replace substrate at
corresponding positions
C07107 Consumable Error Less than %s tests are left in / Reagents left in substrate are Refill substrate
substrate. less than the minimum limit.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C07108 Consumable Error Substrate is exhausted. / All substrate is exhausted. Replace substrate at
corresponding positions
C07109 Consumable Warning Substrate 1 is expired. SUBE Substrate is expired. Replace substrate at
corresponding positions
C07110 Consumable Warning Substrate 2 is expired. SUBE Substrate is expired. Replace substrate at
corresponding positions
C07115 Consumable Warning Remaining space of solid waste / The number of cuvette waste Replace waste container
container is less than %s cuvettes. in the solid waste container is
less than the alarm limit.
C07119 Consumable Reagent is exhausted. / All inventory of the reagent Refill or replace the reagent.
is less than the minimum
limit. Or reagent is too
little to be detected.
C07120 Consumable Warning %s has been expired; position:%s RGTE Diluted reagent is exhausted. Replace diluent at corresponding
position
C07121 Consumable Error During test, no waste container is / The waste container is taken Load the waste container.
available because it is taken away. away.
C07125 Consumable Warning %s used up, reagent position:%s / The volume of the diluent has Refill or replace the sample
not reached the set lowest diluent.
limit; or the level of the
reagent cannot be detected.
C07126 Consumable Warning Probe wash solution is insufficient. / The inventory of probe wash Refill or replace the probe wash
solution is below the alarm solution
limit.
C07127 Consumable Warning Probe wash solution is exhausted. / Probe wash solution is Refill or replace the probe wash
exhausted. or no liquid level solution
is detected.
C07128 Consumable Warning Probe wash solution is expired. / Probe wash solution is Replace the probe wash solution.
expired.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C07129 Consumable Warning The remaining reaction cuvettes are / The cuvette inventory is less Load new cuvette tray
less than %s. than the alarm limit.
C07130 Consumable Warning Reaction cuvettes are exhausted. / Cuvettes are exhausted. Load new cuvette tray
C07131 Consumable Warning Substrate has exceeded the SUBE Substrate is expired. Replace substrate at
uncapping time. corresponding positions
C07132 Consumable Warning Substrate 2 has exceeded the SUBE Substrate is expired. Replace substrate at
on-board stability time. corresponding positions
C07133 Consumable Substrate volume is too little or / Substrate volume is too little Load the substrate.
substrate is unloaded. or substrate is unloaded.
C07134 Consumable Error Phase%s dispersion aspirate probe is / Dispersion Aspirating probes Unclog or replace the dispersion
clogged. Please unclog or replace it. are clogged. aspirate probe and perform daily
clean procedure.
C07137 Consumable The capacity of the waste container / The capacity of the waste Empty the waste container or
is insufficient or the waste container is insufficient or load the waste container.
container is unloaded. the waste container is
unloaded.
C07141 Consumable Warning The solid waste container is full. / The solid waste container is Emptying Waste Container
Please empty it. full.
C07142 Consumable Warning Calibration request failed due to / The calibrator position is Release the occupied position for
duplicate positions. occupied by other sample. the calibrator.
C07143 Rack feeder Warning Duplicate calibrator position / Duplicate calibrator position Remove the chemistry of
system detected in the requested detected in the requested duplicate calibrator position or
calibration. calibration. set other position for the
Position:%s,chemistry:%s calibrator.
C07144 Rack feeder Warning Chemistry:%s. Calibration request / Calibration position is Cancel calibration request or
system failed due to duplicate positions. duplicate. request calibration after the
Position:%s,operation:%s, calibration position is released.
chemistry:%s
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C07145 Rack feeder Warning Chemistry:%s. Calibration request / The position for the Release the position manually.
system failed due to duplicate position. calibrator is not released.
Position:%s. Please release this
position first.
C08001 Rack feeder Error Unidentifiable rack / The bar code length is Redefine the bar code with no
system bar code greater than the maximum more than 27 digits.
value of 27 digits.
C08003 Rack feeder Error Extra samples detected on the rack, / 1. Samples have been loaded 1. Check if the sample is
system sample position:%s but not programmed or correctly placed.
analyzed. 2. Restore the system and rerun
2. Sensor detection error. the test.
2. If the error occurs repeatedly,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
C08005 Rack feeder Error Rack bar code already exists. / Replicate sample rack bar Use the rack with different rack
system Duplicate Barcode:%s codes are used. bar code.
C08008 Rack feeder Warning Another rack is placed into lane %s. / 1.Another rack is placed into 1. Please take out the rack which
system Please take it away. the lane. is most recently placed into the
2.The sensor for detecting lane. 2.Restore the system. 3. If
sample rack goes wrong. the error occurs repeatedly,
contact our customer service
department or your local
distributor.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C08009 Rack feeder Warning Rack in lane%s is taken away / 1. Sample rack is taken away 1. If the operation matches with
system abnormally. abnormally. the alarm, handle the samples
2.The sensor for detecting according to the test
sample rack goes wrong. requirement.
2. If the alarm does not match
with the operation and occurs
repeatedly, contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
C08010 Rack feeder Warning Calibrator %s is not placed in the / The calibrator is not correctly Please request calibration after
system assigned position. Position %s is placed . the rack is taken away.
released. Please request calibration
again.
C08011 Rack feeder Warning Control %s is not placed in the / The control is not correctly Please request QC after the rack
system assigned position. Position %s is placed . is taken away.
released. When requesting QC,
enter QC program screen to reassign
the position.
C08012 Rack feeder Warning Sample %s is not placed in the / The sample is not correctly Please request sample test after
system assigned position. Position %s is placed . the rack is taken away.
released. Please enter Unpositioned
Sample screen to reassigned
position for the sample.
C08013 Rack feeder Warning Sample %s is not placed in the / Sample is not placed in the Place the sample on the rack and
system assigned position. Position %s is assigned position. put the rack in the lane. Assign
released. position for the sample on the
start condition window.
C08014 Rack feeder Warning Sample with bar code %s is not / Sample is not placed in the After removing the rack, program
system placed in the assigned position. assigned position. the sample again or assign the
Position %s is released. position for the sample on the
Unpositioned samples window.
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C09001 Analyzer Error Effect check / 1. The substrate volume is Check substrate volume and
Performance failed,CPS1:%s,CPS2:%s,CPS3:%s. insufficient or the cuvette cuvette volume. If they are
volume is insufficient. insufficient, load them. Then
2. Substrate goes bad. restore the system and perform
Effect Check. If this problem
appears for 3 times, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
C09002 Analyzer Warning Daily clean failed. / 1. Probe wash solution is not Check probe wash solution and
Performance loaded or insufficient. wash buffer. If they are
2. Wash buffer is exhausted insufficient, load them. Then
during Daily Clean process. restore the system and perform
Daily Clean. If this problem
appears for 3 times, contact our
customer service department or
your local distributor.
C09003 Analyzer Error Auto effect check is not enabled. / The auto effect check is not handle according to the alarm
Performance performed because the prompt.
conditions are not satisfied.
C09004 Analyzer Error DCF is violently fluctuating. / Photometer is aged. Contact our customer service
Performance department or your local
distributor.
C09005 Analyzer Error Auto Daily clean is not enabled. / The auto daily clean is not handle according to the alarm
Performance performed because the prompt.
conditions are not satisfied.
C09006 Analyzer Warning Wash solution is insufficient or / Wash solution is insufficient Fill the wash solution.
Performance unloaded. Wash buffer is used to or unloaded.
perform Daily Clean.
C09007 Analyzer Warning Consumables are not sufficient. / The required consumable is Add the consumable.
Performance Sampling will be stopped. insufficient.
Consumable:
Error Component Event Error Message and Event Log Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
code Class
C09008 Maintenance Warning Substrate coupler calibration is not / 1.Substrate 1 and 2 are used 1.Check if the substrate 1 and 2
enabled: :%S up. are used up.
2.Substrate optical coupler or 2.Check the wire connection.
its wire goes wrong. 3.If the substrate pump or
3.Substrate pump goes substrate optical coupler goes
wrong. wrong, contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
C09009 Maintenance Warning Substrate prime cannot be / 1.Substrate 1 and 2 are used 1.Check if the substrate 1 and 2
started: %S up. are used up.
2.Substrate optical coupler or 2.Check the wire connection.
its wire goes wrong. 3.If the substrate pump or
3.Substrate pump goes substrate optical coupler goes
wrong. wrong, contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
C10001 Consumable Warning The analysis is not permitted / The shielding cover is opened Close the shielding cover.
because the shielding cover is during operation.
opened during operation.
The Template Modifying Software is affiliated with the Operating Software and used to
create or edit print templates, which illustrate the contents and format of patient reports.
The Template Modifying Software can be started separately or together with the
Operating Software. To start the Template Modifying Software, select the Edit button on
the Print page of the operating software.
The following sections introduce the Template Modifying Software by menus and
toolbars.
Option Description
New Select New to create a template. The type of the template is
determined by the report that is currently selected on the report
window.
You can also use the shortcut key Ctrl+N instead.
After changing the currently-displayed template, select New to
display the following dialog box.
Preview Select this option to view the template exactly as it will be printed
out.
The main screen will be hidden when you preview a template.
The tool bar on the Preview window is as follows.
NOTE
The control(s) you have cut or copied can only be pasted on the current Template
Modifying Software rather than another one or other software.
Option Description
Cut Select this option to copy and delete single or multiple controls.
You can use the shortcut key Ctrl+X instead.
This option is available only when a control(s) is selected.
Copy Select this option to copy single or multiple controls.
You can use the shortcut key Ctrl+C instead.
This option is available only when a control(s) is selected.
Paste Select this option to paste the controls that are previously cut or
copied at the same place as where the controls are from.
You can use the shortcut key Ctrl+P instead.
This option is available only when a control(s) is cut or copied.
Delete Select this option to delete single or multiple controls
You can use the shortcut key Ctrl+D instead.
This option is available only when a control(s) is selected.
Option Description
Common Enable or disable the common toolbar.
Tool
Draw Tool Enable or disable the draw toolbar.
Property Enable or disable the property window.
Window
Report Enable or disable the report window.
Window
Status Bar Enable or disable the status bar.
NOTE
You are recommended to select 100% when saving a template.
Option Description
Select
Select this option to change the mouse pointer to a .
NOTE
Selecting a control while holding the Ctrl key copies the control.
Line Select this option to insert a line in the editing area. The mouse
pointer changes into a +. Click once in the editing area and drag
the mouse to draw a line.
Rectangle Select this option to insert a rectangle in the editing area. The
mouse pointer changes into a +. Click once in the editing area and
drag the mouse to draw a rectangle.
Label Select this option to insert a label in the editing area. The mouse
pointer changes into a +. Click once in the editing area and drag
the mouse to draw a label.
Label is a type of text control and the contents on a label will not
change when printed.
Option Description
Text Select this option to insert a text control in the editing area. The
mouse pointer changes into a +. Click once in the editing area and
drag the mouse to create a text.
The contents in a text control will be replaced by the actual test
data when printed.
Title Select this option to insert a title in the editing area. The mouse
pointer changes into a +. Click once in the editing area and drag
the mouse to create a title.
Title is a type of text control. The “%s” will be replaced by a
hospital name when printed. Please note “%s” is added by user and
not produced automatically.
Image Select this option to insert an image in the editing area. The mouse
pointer changes into a +. Click once in the editing area and drag
the mouse to create an image.
The image on the template is for illustration only and will be
replaced by corresponding curve graph when printed.
Option Description
Left Align the specified controls with the left of the lastly-selected
control.
Right Align the specified controls with the right of the lastly-selected
control.
Top Align the specified controls with the top side of the
lastly-selected control.
Bottom Align the specified controls with the bottom side of the
lastly-selected control.
Center H Align one or multiple controls to the horizontal center of current
template.
Center V Align one or multiple controls to the vertical center of current
template.
Option Description
Even Space Arrange three or more controls with same space horizontally.
H
Even Space Arrange three or more controls with same space vertically.
V
Same Width Adjust the specified controls to the same width as the
lastly-selected control.
Same Height Adjust the specified controls to the same height as the
lastly-selected control.
Same Size Adjust the specified controls to the same width and height as the
lastly-selected control.
17.1.7 Set(S)
The Set menu only includes an option, Print ID. See the figure below.
Select Print ID. The Set Print ID dialog box is displayed. You can enable or disable the
print fields and view the corresponding ID of each field.
Option Description
About Select this option to view the version information of the
MakePrintTemplate template modifying software.
The following table shows the correspondence between the shortcut buttons and menu
options.
Export File/Export
Delete File/Delete
Print File/Print
Preview File/Preview
Cut Edit/Cut
Copy Edit/Copy
Paste Edit/Paste
Delete Edit/Delete
Zoom View/25%-200%
Print ID Set/Print ID
The following table shows the correspondence between the shortcut buttons and menu
options.
Insert/Line
Insert/Rectangle
Insert/Label
Insert/Text
Insert/Title
Insert/Image
Format/Left
Format/Right
Format/Top
Format/Bottom
Format/Center H
Format/Center V
Format/Even Space H
Format/Even Space V
Format/Same Width
Format/Same Size
17.4.1 Page
When no control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the current
template, such as paper, print type, etc.
Parameter Description
Paper Define the paper type of the template. There are 9 common types
available.
If the paper width and height you defined are beyond the specified
range, Custom is displayed in the Paper field.
Paper Width Define the width of the template.
Paper Define the height of the template.
Height
Grid Point Enable or disable grid points on the template.
Combination Whether to print two reports on one piece of paper. Merging reports
Type is now not permitted.
17.4.2 Line
When a line control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the line.
Parameter Description
ID Print ID of the line. The ID is 2.
Start X Set the X-coordinate value of the start point.
NOTE
The control coordinate originates from the upper-left corner of
the editing area, from which the X axis (positive) is extended
horizontally to the right and the Y axis (positive) vertically to the
bottom. The unit is mm.
Line Width Set the width of the line. The unit is mm.
Group No. A group gathers multiple controls that will be used frequently on
the template. e.g. a line of controls constitutes a group. The
group No. is 0 if not defined.
Line Color Set the color of the line.
17.4.3 Rectangle
When a rectangle control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the
rectangle.
Parameter Description
ID Print ID of the line. The ID is 1.
Start X Set the X-coordinate value of the start point (upper-left corner).
Start Y Set the Y-coordinate value of the start point (upper-left corner).
Width Set the width of the rectangle.
Group No. A group gathers multiple controls that will be used frequently on
the template. e.g. a line of controls constitutes a group. The
group No. is 0 if not defined.
Frame Color Set the color of the frame.
17.4.4 Label
When a label control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the label.
Parameter Description
ID Print ID of the label. The ID is 4.
Text Set the text on the label. It will be printed unchanged on actual
reports.
Start X Set the X-coordinate value of the start point (upper-left corner).
Start Y Set the Y-coordinate value of the start point.
Width Set the width of the label.
Group No. A group gathers multiple controls that will be used frequently on
the template. e.g. a line of controls constitutes a group. The
group No. is 0 if not defined.
Bk Color Set the background color of the label.
Text Place Set the aligning mode of label text. It includes Left, Center and
Right.
Show Frame Enable and disable printing frame.
Parameter Description
Replace text Choose whether to use the defined text ID to replace the text of
the control.
17.4.5 Text
When a text control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the text.
Parameter Description
ID Print ID of the text. The default is 0 and means unknown ID.
Print ID indicates the meaning of the text. Correct printout can
be ensured only when print ID is set properly.
Name Set the contents to be displayed on the text control. It varies
from different IDs.
Text Set the contents displayed on the text control. It will be
replaced by actual data when printed.
Show Detail Set the text as table data.
NOTE
Only the text that not only is enabled in Show Details field but
also has a group No. is table data.
Start X Set the X-coordinate value of the start point (upper-left corner).
Start Y Set the Y-coordinate value of the start point.
Width Set the width of the text.
Parameter Description
Height Set the height of the text.
Group No. A group gathers multiple controls that will be used frequently on
the template. e.g. a line of controls constitutes a group. The
group No. is 0 if not defined.
Text Type Reserved parameter. The default is 0.
Text Place Set the aligning mode of the text. It includes Left, Center and
Right.
Show Frame Enable and disable printing frame.
17.4.6 Title
When a title control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the title.
Parameter Description
ID Print ID of the title. The ID is 5.
Text Set the contents to be displayed on the title. “%s“ will be
replaced by a hospital name and can be displayed in any
place of the title.
Parameter Description
Start X Set the X-coordinate value of the start point (upper-left
corner).
Start Y Set the Y-coordinate value of the start point.
Width Set the width of the title.
Text Place Set the aligning mode of title text. It includes Left, Center
and Right.
Show Frame Enable and disable printing frame.
17.4.7 Image
When an image control is selected, the property window shows the properties of the
image.
Parameter Description
ID Print ID of the image. The ID is 3.
Start X Set the X-coordinate value of the start point (upper-left
corner).
Start Y Set the Y-coordinate value of the start point.
Width Set the width of the image.
Parameter Description
Height Set the height of the image.
Analyzer
The analyzer, determines various clinical chemistries in samples and displays the test
results. is composed of sample handling system, reagent handling system, sampling
system, substrate system, optical measurement reaction system, dispersion system,
cuvette load and transportation system, reaction liquid mixing system and sample
delivery module.
Auto rerun
When a result is beyond the defined range or satisfies the defined conditions, the
chemistry will be run again.
Bar code reader
Fixed laser beam scanner. It scans the bar code label on sample tubes to identify samples
and match the obtained programming information with the scanned samples.
Batch program
Batch program is to program a group of samples with identical programming information,
with the exception of the sample ID.
Calibration curve
A calibration curve reflects the mathematical relation between calibrator concentration
and response. It is drawn based on the obtained response and the multiple values
between the minimum and maximum concentrations of the calibrator.
Calibration trend
Calibration trend summarizes a chemistry’s calibrations during a period of time and
reflect the trends of the calibrations.
Carryover
Carryover is the interference of certain substance contained in a reagent. It can influence
measurement of another chemistry or the reaction of other mixture, resulting in
inaccurate results.
Chemistry configuration
Chemistry configuration is applicable to all chemistries and used to enable or disable
chemistries that have been defined correctly.
Closed-reagent chemistry
Closed-reagent chemistry is run by using the reagents provided by the analyzer
manufacturer. Closed-reagent chemistries cannot be modified or deleted.
Concentrated wash solution
Concentrated wash solution is used to clean the probe and used in daily clean.
Critical range
An allowable result range from the perspective of clinical diagnosis. If the test result is
beyond the critical range, the patient may need immediate treatment. You may enable the
auto rerun function for a chemistry, which will be rerun automatically once the test result
is beyond the critical range.
Current results
Current results include those that are in Incomplete status until the current system time
and those programmed and analyzed on the current day.
Database
A collection of data arranged for quick search and retrieval.
Diluent
Liquid used to dilute other liquids.
Dilution factor
User-defined dilution ratio, to be multiplied with sample result to obtain the final result.
Download
To obtain sample programming information from the LIS host and match it with the
scanned samples. The system supports real-time and manual downloading of sample
programming information.
Dispersion System
The system supports 4-phase dispersion. When the incubation reaction of sample and
magnetic bead reagent is completed, it separates the sample-reagent analyte that has
been bound with beads from the liquid phase by wash buffer. The dispersion system is
composed of dispersion carousel and dispersion unit.
Flag
Flag is a manufacturer-defined symbol, which appears on patient reports or result list
when a result is beyond the user-defined reference range or exceeds the defined limits.
History results
Stored results are those programmed and analyzed before the current day.
Initialization
Initialization is a series of operations automatically performed by the system during the
startup procedure. It includes parameters check, reset, testing, cleaning and priming.
LIS
LIS stands for Laboratory Information System. It is a host computer and communicates
with the analyzer through the internet interface.
L-J chart
A Levey-Jennings (L-J) chart, drawn based on the QC date (X) and test results (Y), shows
the QC result trend of a chemistry during the specified period. The graphical trends of up
to 3 controls can be displayed on one L-J chart and distinguished with different colors.
Lot number
Lot number is assigned to controls, calibrators or wash solutions of the same lot for
identifying manufacture date, quality, expiration date and other related information.
Mask/Unmask chemistries
Select the icon on the upper right corner to display the help topic related to the
current screen.
Select the button in front of each maintenance instruction or item to display the
relevant operating instructions.
Select the icon in front of each diagnostic test to display the corresponding
topic.
Select the button in front of each error log to display the corresponding topic.
The photon counting module detects light intensity of the liquid to be measured, and
calculates the analyte concentration by calibration curve.
The reference module provides steady light output for the calibration of the photon
counting module, and evaluates counting stability and repeatability during photometer
diagnosis process.
Predilution
Prior to analysis, samples are diluted automatically based on the defined dilution factor.
Print name
Print name appears on a patient report representing a chemistry, and if left blank, will be
replaced by the short name of the chemistry.
Pull-down list
A control of the software screen or window. Select the down-triangle button on the right of
a pull-down list to show multiple options.
Probe
The probe aspirates the specified amount of sample and reagent and then dispenses it
into a cuvette for reaction and analysis. There is one probe, with up to 3 reagent
components can be added for one step method, 4 components for two step method.
Probe wash solution
Used to clean the probe and located in special wash position of the analyzer’s front panel.
QC panel
Used for analysis of control samples.
QC rule
A set of rules to evaluate if the QC results are under control and the analyzing system is
stable. Examples of QC rule are 1-2s, 1-3s, etc.
QC summary
Contains the mean values and standard deviations of controls analyzed within the
specified period, as well as the set mean and SD value. The obtained results are compared
with the set values to judge if the system is working normally.
Qualitative analysis
Qualitative analysis is used to analyze every sample for the detection of lipemia,
hemolysis and icterus and calculate the numeric values of the index. If the volume of the
interferents contained in a sample is beyond the set range, a flag will be added to the
patient report.
Rack feeder system
The Rack Feeder System is responsible for carrying samples to the aspirate position and
retrieving the racks when the aspiration is done. The Rack Feeder System mainly consists
of:
Rack lanes
Rack transfer assembly
Barcode scanning lane
Sample racks
Random error
An alarm of quality control monitoring. A random error may occur when the lowest and
highest values of QC results respectively exceed -2SD/-3SD and +2SD/+3SD.
Reaction carousel
The reaction carousel is a turntable carousel located in the middle of the analyzer panel.
Reaction carousel is composed of 3 rings (inner, middle and outer), with each ring
holding 50 cuvettes, and 150 cuvette positions in total. The inner and middle rings are
used for sample and reagent incubation, and the outer ring is for reagent dispensing,
substrate incubation and optical measurement.
Reaction cuvette
Reaction cuvette is a carrier in which reagents and samples react with each other and
then carried to the photoelectric position for signal detecting and RLU calculation.
Reagent carousel
The reagent carousel is located on left side of the analyzer panel. It holds reagent bottles
and carries each of them to the reagent aspirate position for aspirating.
Reagent inventory alarm limit
Alarm limit of reagents and wash solutions. When the reagent inventory is lower than the
alarm limits during or before the analysis, the system will give an alarm and display the
reagent or wash solution name in yellow on the Reagent/Calibration screen.
Reagent load button
The reagent load button located on the lower-right corner of the reagent carousel is used
to rotate the reagent carousel. When the reagent load button is pressed and held, the
reagent carousel starts rotating continuously until the button is released.
Reference range
Reference range is a user-defined range consisting of low limit and high limit. When a
result is beyond the reference range, a flag will appear near the result.
Release
Positions on single rack, or multiple racks, or positions on all racks can be released
simultaneously. When a sample is released, its results and programming information can
be still recalled. and the released position can be used for programming of new samples.
Replicates
Number of times to run a test, to ensure accurate results.
Sample comments
Remarks for some special samples, such as, ** sample has hemolysis; ** sample needs to
be analyzed immediately, etc.
Sample panel
Used for analysis of patient samples.
Sample type
Type of sample. The sample type options include serum, plasma, urine, amnio fluid and
other.
Screen
Screen is a part of the software interface. It is rectangular and contains various controls,
such as edit box, function button, etc.
Serial number
Twin-Plot chart
A twin-plot chart, drawn based on the results of control X and control Y in the same run, is
used to detect systematic errors and random errors. It shows the recent 10 QC results of a
chemistry and excludes those that have been deleted.
Two-control evaluation
In two-control evaluation, two results are obtained: Xn and Yn, which are used to define a
point on the Twin-plot chart. In this way, a complete twin-plot chart is drawn based on all
the QC results and used for detecting systematic errors and random errors.
Unpositioned samples
Samples without positions assigned or with positions not assigned successfully, including
those:
downloaded from the LIS host and not positioned yet.
that are in Incomplete status when their positions are assigned for new samples.
that are incomplete when their positions are released.
Westgard rule
Westgard rule is used for monitoring of quality control. In the Westgard rule, single rules
such as 12S, 13S, 22S and 41S are combined to evaluate results of single or multiple
controls.
Current, 7-19, 8-4, 8-5, 8-7, 8-24, 8-25, 8-26, 8-28, 8-29,
A 8-30, 8-32, 8-33, 8-35, 8-36, 8-37
Current results, 12-6
Accessory, 1-23 Cuvette Wash Station, 1-20
Analyzing Unit, 1-19, 1 Cuvettes, 1-14, 1-19, 1-20, 1-40, 2-19
Arm, 1-14, 1-15, 1-16, 15-39, 15-41
Auto calibration, 6-9
Auto quality control, 7-13 D
Auto Rerun, 8-4, 8-6, 8-7, 2
Auto sleep and startup, 11-1 daily maintenance, 2-45, 15-8, 15-15
Data alarm, 16-8, 16-9
Database, 2-5, 16-2, 2
B Default panel, 10-1, 10-9
defining a chemistry, 8-8
Background, 17-16, 17-18, 17-19
Delete/edit logs, 16-1, 16-5, 16-6
Bar Code Reader, 1-13, 1-41, 1
Dialog Box, 1-27, 2-17, 2-19, 2-20, 2-21, 2-22, 2-23, 2-31,
Batch program, 8-2, 1
Biochemistry maintenance, 15-6 2-36, 3-14, 3-15, 3-16, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10, 5-11, 5-12, 5-13,
Bottle No., 2-19, 2-20, 6-11 5-14, 5-15, 6-9, 6-10, 6-16, 7-8, 7-9, 7-19, 7-20, 8-7,
8-8, 8-9, 8-10, 8-13, 8-19, 8-21, 8-25, 8-27, 8-29, 8-30,
8-41
C Diluent, 2
Dilution factor, 2
Calibration, v, 2-2, 2-25, 6-1, 6-7, 6-12, 6-14
Calibration curve, 1 Download, 12-5, 13-7, 2
Calibration Factor, 6-3, 6-7 Dust screens, 15-27, 15-28
Calibration factors, 6-7
Calibration status, 2-6, 2-12, 2-28, 5-3, 6-3, 6-7, 6-9, 6-10, E
6-12, 8-19
Calibration trends, 6-14, 6-15, 6-16 Endpoint, 4-7
Calibrator, 10, 6-4, 6-5, 6-6, 6-12, 7-4 Enhanced Wash, 4
Carryover, 15-18, 15-35, 15-48, 1 Environmental requirements, 1-2, 1-40
Check before Powering On, 2-2, 2-3 Error detection limits, 9-2
Check Sample/Reagent Syringes, 15-15, 15-21, 15-22 Error logs, 16-1, 16-4, 16-5, 16-6, 16-7, 16-8
Check Waste Tank Connection, 2-3, 15-14
Checking System Status, 2-2, 2-6 F
Chemistries left, 2-12, 2-39, 5-5
Chemistry configuration, 10-7, 10-11 Flag, 6-7, 7-2
Chemistry list, 7-16, 9-14, 10-8 Function buttons area, 1-25, 1-26, 8-25, 8-28
Clean Analyzer Panels, 15-8 Function window, 1-25, 1-27
Clean Dust Screen, 15-27, 15-29, 15-33, 15-35, 15-37,
15-41, 15-42, 15-43, 15-46, 15-47, 15-49 H
Clean sample probe interior, 15-8, 15-38
Clean Sample/Reagent Probes Exterior, 15-18, 15-31 Help, 1-27, 1-36
clearing samples, 8-12 History, 7-19, 8-4, 8-5, 8-7, 8-24, 8-27, 8-28, 8-29, 8-30,
Clog detection, 1-15, 1-39 8-32, 8-33, 8-36, 8-37, 10-10
Consumable, 1-23 History results, 2
Control, 4, 10, 2-2, 7-1, 7-3, 7-4, 7-6, 7-9, 7-11, 7-13, 7-15, Host, 3-7, 7-19, 8-25, 8-27, 8-30, 8-31, 12-6, 13-3, 13-4,
7-16, 7-17, 7-18, 7-19, 7-21, 7-22, 7-23, 7-24, 7-25, 13-6, 13-7, 13-9
7-26, 10-7, 10-10, 3 Host communication, 3-7, 13-3
Control status, 7-3, 7-5, 7-15
Critical Range, 3-12, 3-13, 3-14, 3-15, 8-6, 2