Auto Chemistry Analyzer: Operation Manual
Auto Chemistry Analyzer: Operation Manual
Operation Manual
Declaration
The current version number of this manual is A/2, released in 2019-6-19, applicable for the
auto chemistry analyzer whose testing speed is 150tests/hour.This manual may be modified
as needed without prior notice.
For product safety, reliability and performance provided , the following requirements are met:
3) Use and operation of the instrument are performed in strict accordance with
this manual.
Manufacturer shall have the right of final interpretation for this manual.
Introduction
Introduction
We would like to sincerely thank you for choosing to purchase our auto chemistry analyzer.
Please read this manual carefully in order to ensure correct use of the apparatus.
After carefully reading this manual, please keep it safely stored so that you can refer to it
when necessary.
Product Composition: The product primarily comprises an analysis unit, operating unit and
results output unit as well as various accessories, and supplies.
Scope of Product Application: This product is suitable for use in the quantitative analysis of
different samples using liquid reagents.
Contraindication:None
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Introduction
Manual Overview
This manual is focused on helping users to understand several aspects of this auto
chemistry analyzers, including safety, installation, structure and function, analysis principles,
operating procedures, maintenance and repair, alarms and treatment. Please operate the
apparatus in strict accordance with this manual in order to ensure proper use.
Symbols
Symbols Meaning
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Introduction
The screen printings and labels listed below are used in this manual.
Labels Meaning
Manufacturing Date
Manufacturer
~ AC
Power On
Power Off
ON Power On
Upward
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Introduction
Do not roll
Temperature limit
No Stacking
Humidity limitation
Keep dry
Recyclable
Figures
All pictures included in this manual are used for descriptive purposes or as examples
only, and are not intended to be used for any other purposes.
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Contents
Contents
Introduction .............................................................................................. i
Manual Overview ................................................................................................................... ii
Symbols ................................................................................................................................... ii
Screen Printing and Labels ................................................................................................. iii
Figures .................................................................................................................................... iv
Contents .................................................................................................. 1
2. Installation ................................................................................... 14
2.1. Installation ................................................................................................................. 14
2.2. Damage Inspections................................................................................................ 14
2.3. Installation Requirements......................................................................................... 14
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Safety and Precautions
1.1. Safety
1.1.1. Glare
Do not look directly into any beams of light, including those produced
by light sources and barcode scanners, as these beams can harm
your eyes.
1.1.2. Combustibles
Do not use any dangerous flammable substances, such as alcohol,
ether, etc. near the analyzer.
1.1.3. Explosion
Do not use any potentially explosive dangerous articles near the
analyzer.
2) Contact with the heater or metal objects around the heater may
cause burns.
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2) When the analyzer is running, do not touch any of its moving parts,
including the sample probe tips, reagent probe tips, mixer, automatic
cleaning mechanism or fans.
3) All device components that have been in contact with test samples,
such as reagent probes, sample probes, mixers, cleaning
mechanisms, waste liquid tubing, waste liquid containers and
reaction cuvettes should be regarded as contagious, and protective
gloves should be worn when coming into contact with these objects;
additionally, work clothes should be worn to avoid infection and
eyewear should be worn if necessary.
1.1.8. Corrosion
1) Wash solution and some reagents are strongly acidic or alkaline, and
protective gloves should be worn when coming into contact with
these substances; additionally, work clothes should be worn to avoid
infection and eyewear should be worn if necessary; Measures should
be taken to prevent contact between the user's hands and clothing; In
case of contact, immediately wash the affected area with plenty of
soap and rinse thoroughly with water;
2) In the event that any of the aforementioned fluids enter the user's
eye, rinse the affected eye immediately with plenty of water and
consult an ophthalmologist.
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1.2. Precautions
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Safety and Precautions
2) To avoid liquid spills and leaks, do not put reagents and samples on
the analyzer table.
2) Before using the system for the first time, please first perform a
system calibration followed by the relevant quality control procedures
in order to verify that the system is working properly.
7) In order to prevent injury, do not touch the reaction disk and sample
and reagent disk while they are spinning.
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Safety and Precautions
9) Do not use the computer comprising the operating unit for any other
purposes. Improper use may result in viral infection of the computer.
Computer viruses can be propagated via USB thumb drives,
programs and networks, as well as via other means.
1.2.12. Samples
1) Please use completely separated serum samples and urine samples
which do not include any suspended solids. If a serum sample
contains fibrin or a urine sample contains suspended solids, the
Sample probe may become obstructed, affecting the accuracy of
analysis results.
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2) Please select and use reagents that are suited to the system. In the
event that the suitability of a reagent cannot be determined, please
contact the Manufacturer or distributor of the reagents, Manufacturer
or one of Manufacturer's distributors.
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1.2.14. Cuvettes
This analyzer employ semi-permanent rigid cuvettes. Please use cuvettes
designated by Manufacturer and discard it after use (for the device with
automatic cleaning mechanism, the wash mechanism could clean the
cuvettes to make it reusable with a service life of 3 months), or it may
result in a failure to obtain the desired level of performance.
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2. Installation
2.1. Installation
All analyzers are subject to a strict inspection by Manufacturer before packing and shipping.
After you have received your analyzer, before opening the packaging, perform a thorough
inspection and note whether any of the following damage is present:
If you notice any of the above instances of damage, please immediately notify Manufacturer
and the authorized local Manufacturer agent in your area.
If the packaging is intact, open the box while Manufacturer staff and/or authorized agent
personnel are present, and perform the following checks once the packaging has been
opened:
1) Verify that all equipment parts are present using the packing list contained inside the
box;
2) Carefully check the appearance of all equipment, noting any cracks, impacts or
deformation.
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2) Proper grounding; grounding resistance less than 10mΩ; If the power supply is
poorly grounded, a copper wire of impedance less than 0.1Ω should be connected
to the rear of the device's analysis unit and buried directly in the ground.
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4) The distance between the water supply device and biochemical analyzer inlet
should not exceed 10 meters.
Notes:
The quality of water supplied to the device should comply with CAP Class 2
water standards.
3) Connection to sewer system: The waste liquid discharge port should not be more
than 12 cm from ground level;
Biological Contamination:
During operation, be sure to wear protective gloves and clothing to prevent
contamination.
Please process waste discharged by the biochemical analyzer according to
your local waste emission standards.
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For analyzer using internal cooling pump, please connect fluid lines as shown in the
following Figure. A description is given below:
1) Connect the waste outlet tubes with the waste outlet connectors in the back side of
analyzer, connect the other ends of tubes into waste container (please leave proper
length and cut the waste tube before connecting). Waste Outlet discharges
wastewater used to clean the device's probe, mixer and cuvettes; output from this
outlet may be directly discharged to a municipal sewer system or waste liquid
container;
2) Connect waste detector line with the waste detector connector, put the waste
detector into waste container.
3) Connect the deionized water inlet tube with the water inlet connector in the left side
of analyzer, put the end of the tube together with a filter which is connected with the
tube into the water container. Deionized Water Inlet provides the analyzer with
deionized purified water to wash the probe and mixer; this inlet may be directly
connected to a purified water bucket.
4) Connect deionized water detector line with the deionized water detector connector,
put the detector into water container.
5) The concentrated waste (for the device with automatic cleaning mechanism only)
waste bucket. The ―waste‖ from another port which is the liquid from wash well
Notice:
Both DI water container and waste container should be set down to a lower place than the
analyzer.
The DI water container opening should not be higher than the analyzer DI water inlet port,
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The waste container opening should be lower than the analyzer waste outlet port.
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Notice:
For analyzer using external submersible pump, please follow the instruction in Section 2.6.
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Notice:
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Operation
1) To load the reagent / sample disk, hold the handle in the middle of the reagent /
sample disk firmly with your hand and align the alignment hole underneath the
handle with the alignment pin in the middle of the reagent / sample refrigeration unit
and place it down gently.
2) To remove the reagent / sample disk, pull to loosen the two lockers, raise the
handle of the reagent / sample disk to the vertical position and remove the disk.
Warning:
When inserting or removing the reagent / sample disk, first verify that
all operating parts of the instrument, such as the Sample probe,
mixer, cleaning mechanism, reaction disk and reagent / sample disk,
have ceased operating.
Biological Contamination:
During operation, be sure to wear protective gloves and clothing to
prevent contamination.
Notes:
1) When using the instrument, ensure that the reagent / sample disk
cover is closed. Failure to do so may adversely affect the cooling
system's functionality and result in damage to the sample probe.
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Operation
1) When loading vials, place the vials containing the desired samples in the sample
apertures of the sample disk until they are fully inserted in their respective sample
apertures.
2) When loading sample test tubes, place test tubes containing the desired samples
in the sample apertures of the sample disk until they are fully inserted in their
respective sample apertures.
3) When removing vials or sample test tubes, pinch the vial or sample test tube with
your hand, raise it to the vertical position and remove.
Warning:
Before inserting or removing a sample tube, you should verify that the
sample probe and sample disk of the analyzer have both ceased operating.
Please do not use sample test tubes other than those within the specified
size range.
Biological Contamination:
During operation, be sure to wear protective gloves and clothing to
prevent contamination.
Operation
1) When loading a reagent bottle, place the reagent bottle containing the desired
reagent in the reagent bottle slot of the reagent disk until the bottom of the reagent
bottle makes contact with the bottom of the reagent bottle slot.
2) When removing a reagent bottle, pinch the opening of the reagent bottle, raise it to
the vertical position and remove.
Warning:
Before inserting or removing a reagent tube, you should verify that the reagent
probe and reagent disk of the analyzer have both ceased operating.
Biological Contamination:
During operation, be sure to wear protective gloves and clothing to prevent
contamination.
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Operation
1) Turn off windows firewall and exit all antivirus program. Open the software CD and
click on the exe file to begin the software program installation process. The
following windows will appear.
2) The following screen appears, select a language and click "OK" to continue. Select
―English‖ first, later in the program you can change to other display language.
3) Choose the correct version according to whether the analyzer has auto wash
function or not, click ―Next‖ button.
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4) Click "Next‖ after choosing a folder to install the program. Default folder is
recommended. .
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6) Click ―Install‖.
7) For the first time installation, it will automatically install .net framework 4.5 which may
take a while for installation. Please wait.
8) At the end of the installation, the following window will appear. Simply click the
"Finish" button.
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10) If you need to adjust optional modules or the display language, run the software
and at the login screen, move the mouse to the area which is to the right side of the
username box, and double click.
Use an account with rights to change the module configuration to log in.
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11) Select the desired modules and functions, click ―Save‖. Peristaltic Pump must be
selected for analyzer with auto wash function
Note:
1) The files in the disk is recommended to be copied to local disk. During
software installation, the installation ―AutoClient.exe‖ program and the
“Dependencies‖ folder must be in the same directory.
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Structure and Functions
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a) Function
Used for cleaning the reaction cuvette, cleaning the reaction cuvette after prepared
according to an automatic online dilution of concentrated wash solution : washing water
= 1: 9 by volume.
Insert the tube left on the panel into ―wash concentrate‖ wash solution bottle to use it
directly.
b) Specification
1000 ml
c) Function
Fill the bottle with ―Wash Dilution‖ cleaning solution and put it in this slot.
d) Specification
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Notes:
a) Function
b) Specification
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Structure and Functions
c) Action
1 2 3
Reagent bottle Cuvette Wash pool
1 2 3
Sample tube Cuvette Wash pool
Stirring Mechanism
a) Function
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b) Action
a) Function
b) Action
Moves up and down in the reaction cuvette, drawing up the reaction solution completely
and filling the cuvette with deionized water and concentrated wash solution.
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Reaction disk
a) Function
Load the cuvette and allow the sample and reagents to react at 37°C in the reaction
Compartment. Colorimetric measurements are carried out directly using the cuvette.
b) Specification
c) Action
Clockwise rotation.
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a) Function
Maintains a temperature of 37°C for the reaction solution contained in the cuvette.
b) Specification
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a) Function
Various reagent bottle / sample tube carriers can be used to move reagent bottles /
sample tubes over to the Sample probe Sample location via rotation.
b) Specification
Disc with three concentric circles for a total of 40 reagent / 40 sample positions.
Traditional Blood Collection Tubes: Φ12×68.5 mm, Φ12×99 mm, Φ12.7×75 mm,
Φ12.7×100 mm, Φ13 × 75 mm, Φ13 × 95 mm, Φ13 × 100 mm;
Plastic Test Tubes: Φ12×68.5 mm, Φ12×99 mm, Φ12.7×75 mm, Φ12.7×100 mm,
Φ13 × 75 mm, Φ13 × 95 mm, Φ13 × 100 mm.
The sizes of reagent bottles which can be used with the reagent disk are 30 ml
and 15 ml for the inner and outer rings respectively.
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Notes:
c) Action
Reagent Refrigerator
a) Function
b) Specification
Measure the absorbance of the reaction solution inside the cuvette during rotation of the
reaction disk.
b) Specification
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Wavelengths: 340, 405, 450, 510, 546, 578, 630 and 670 nm; total 8 wavelengths;
Number of simultaneously detectable wavelengths: One or two wavelengths can be
simultaneously measured;
Wavelength Accuracy: ± 2nm;
Half-Wave Width: Less than 12nm;
Inspection Element: Photodiode array;
Source: Tungsten halogen lamp, 12V 20W;
c) Diagram
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1) Find the shortcut for the operating software as shown below and double-click it to start
the software:
2) In the software login screen that pops up (see Figure 4-2), enter an appropriate
username and password to log into the software. In the login screen, you can also
select the startup procedures, change the login password and perform database
backup / restore operations.
Note: The first time log in this program, in the ―Startup Procedure‖, please choose all
procedures then click ―Login‖ button.
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Startup Initializtion Reset Process: To reset all mechanism parts, must be selected
everytime log in the program.
Wash All Reaction Cuvettes: For analyzer with auto washing function only. To wash all
50 cuvettes after all mechanism parts reset.
Water Blank Test: For analyzer with auto washing function only. To perform a water
blank test after washing all cuvettes.
The operating interface of this auto chemistry analyzer includes a function menu area,
function display area, status bar and alert message area, as shown below:
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Button:
1) Click on the Start button in the Shortcut Button Area to bring up the test start
dialog box as shown below:
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Button:
Description of Function:
Suspends all ongoing tests for which R1 has not yet been added. Tests for which R1 has
already been added will continue with the addition of S (sample) and R2 to complete the test.
When pipetting is suspended, the reaction disk will continue to run; The sample disk and
sample probe stop, after which operations such as the addition of reagent can be
performed.
Click on the "Pause" button in the right shortcut button area; Click "Yes" in the dialog box
that pops up; The instrument will perform a pipetting suspension operation; After pipetting is
suspended, click the "Start" button on the right side of the screen to resume testing.
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4.2.3.3. Stop
Button:
Description of Function:
The system will stop all ongoing testing and unfinished tests will be voided.
Basic Operation:
Click on the "Stop" button in the right shortcut button area and click the "OK" button in the
dialog box that pops up. The analyzer will stop immediately; If you do not want to stop
current testing, click the "Cancel" button.
Notes:
After performing a stop operation, tests for which test results have not
been calculated will be voided.
Button:
Description of Function: Performs a system shutdown
Basic operational steps:
Click on the "shutdown" button in the right shortcut button area to bring up the following
dialog box and select a shutdown mode as needed:
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Notes:
1) When a standard ―routine shutdown‖ is performed, the system cuvette
will be filled with purified water; When a "Long holiday shutdown" is
performed, all water in the system cuvette will be drawn out.
2) Select "Turn off computer" to automatically turn off the computer after
system shutdown. (For analyzer without auto wash function, only ―Turn Off
Computer‖ option is displayed)
Button:
Description of Function:
This operation should only be performed when the analyzer malfunctions during operation
or there is an error which requires an emergency stop of the instrument. During an
emergency shutdown, the analyzer does not perform any shutdown process before exiting -
the instrument stops running and all incomplete tests will be voided.
Basic Operational Steps:
Click the "Emergency Shutdown" button and click the "Yes" button in the dialog box that
pops up to immediately exit the software; If you do not want to perform an emergency
shutdown, click the "No" button.
Button:
Description of Function:
Using the routine maintenance shortcut, you can quickly enter the routine maintenance
interface and perform routine maintenance operations on the instrument.
Click "Routine Maintenance" and, after entering the "Routine Maintenance" menu, select the
maintenance operations that need to be performed in order to execute them.
Button:
Description of Function:
While the system is running, the user can lock the system or switch the user operating the
machine.
Click the button to enter the "Lock system" screen and the system will be locked; If you need
to unlock the machine or switch users, enter the appropriate username and password.
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Temperature icon : Double click temperature icon to set target temperature of reaction disk.
Lamp icon : Double click the lamp icon to open AD curve detection screen.
DI water icon : The sensor will detect signal after DI water used out, and it will show
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Waste icon : The sensor will detect the signal after waste tank is full, and it will show
exclamation mark in the waste icon.
"A": Alarm/Error. Click to view information recorded by the system related to various
errors.
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Requests for sample, quality control, calibration and reagent blank testing can be made via the
Test Request menu. The menu also supports various functions such as the entry of patient
information, selection of sample numbers, batch requests, retesting, dilution testing, etc.
Parameter Meaning
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Parameter Meaning
4.3.1.2. Details
Detailed information on the sample and patient corresponding to the sample.
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Gender Gender of the current patient Selected from the drop-down box
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Request List View already-requested samples and the project; can perform
delete operations
2) Select the sample disk number, sample position and sample type;
5) Click the item that needs to be measured in the in the Chemistry List. Click once to
select and click again to cancel the selection. Or, click the specified combination in
the Panels Selection Screen. Click once to select and click again to cancel the
selection.
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4.3.2. QC Request
In the QC Request menu, the user can request quality control testing. Any of the preset
quality control items can be selected to request a test based on the user's specific
requirements. Both repeat testing and dilution testing functions can be tested; Quality
control application records can be viewed and deleted in the Request List menu.
Parameter Meaning
Selects the number of the sample disk for quality control testing (there
Disk
are 5 by default) via a drop-down box
QC Position sample. The number can be entered directly or you can click on
the right of the screen to select a number from the sample disk empty
vial list
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Parameter Meaning
Refers to the quality control liquid which was been set; selected from a
Control
drop-down box
QC dilution test; click Dilution and then select a dilution method and
Dilution
input the corresponding dilution parameters
Request List List of quality control tests already requested; click to enter the list
viewer screen
4.3.2.3. QC Request
The basic QC request procedure is as follows:
2) Select a disk number, QC position and control solution and enter the QC ID;
3) Click the item that needs to be measured. Click once to select and click again to
cancel the selection. Or, click the specified combination in the Panels Selection
Screen. Click once to select and click again to cancel the selection.
4) Choose whether or not to perform repeat testing and dilution testing based on the
actual requirements of the project;
5) Click the "Request" button after which the software should indicate that the request
was successful. View or delete application records in the request list.
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Button Meaning
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Repeat Default number of calibration test repetitions; valid for all requests
Rgt Blk Default selection for reagent blank testing; valid for all projects
Request List List of calibration tests already requested; click to enter the list
viewer screen
2) Click the item that needs to be calibrated. Click once to select and click again to
cancel the selection.
3) Select the calibrator that needs to be tested in the detailed settings box on the right
hand side of the screen;
4) Set the number of calibration repetitions and the reagent blank in the detailed settings
box on the right hand side of the screen according to the needs of the project;
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The "Status" menu primarily shows information such as the current state of the sample disk,
reagent disk and reaction disk as well as tests currently being performed; The menu also
includes a test list submenu which shows the status of the invalid tests. These are described
in detail below.
Different shapes and colors for a sample position on the disk on the left side of the Function
Display Area indicate different types of samples and different test statuses; The Sample
Information display box is shown in the upper right of the Function Display Area; shows
basic information regarding selected samples; A list of tests for the selected samples is
shown in the area below; The Estimated Time Remaining box shows the time required to
complete testing of the current sample batch.
The function key area includes Barcode Scan, Rerun, Release Positions, Release All, Add
and Reaction Curve function keys, allowing the user to select an appropriate action.
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To be tested Blue A sample has been requested but the test has not
been started
Finished Green All tests for the sample have been completed
For the meanings of different sample position shapes in the Sample disk Status Screen
Function Display Area, see the table below:
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Parameter Meaning
Displays a list of tests, results and additional notes for the currently
Test List
selected sample
Barcode Scan Click to enter the bar code scanning interface, select the location
you want to scan and the desired scan mode and, after verifying the
input, start scanning the sample
Rerun Select samples and items requiring a retest; click rerun button to
perform a repeat test
Add Click after selecting a sample to enter the Sample Request screen
and add additional test items to already-requested samples
Reaction Curve After selecting a sample and test(s), click to view the corresponding
reaction curve(s)
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Notes:
1) The retest function can only be used for chemistries where testing has
already been completed;
3) Release of the entire disk can only be performed when the instrument
is stopped.
Detailed information corresponding to all reagent positions is shown in the left side of the
Function Display Area. Different colors indicate different reagent types and statuses as well
as other information; The Chemistry List Area on the right-hand side shows abbreviations for
all items and the user can page through the list using the Next and Previous buttons; The
two boxes on the lower right part of the screen show the position of the currently selected
reagent or detailed reagent classification, positioning and residual volume information
corresponding to the item currently selected; The different colored circles in the middle of
each reagent position indicate different reagent statuses: normal, insufficient reagent,
reagent depleted and expired.
The Function Key Area contains 6 major function keys: Barcode Scan, Inventory, Reset,
Release Positions, Release All and Reagent Status, which can be used to perform
corresponding operations.
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In addition, the circle area in the center of a given reagent position will appear blank, yellow,
red or gray to indicate whether the reagent is normal, insufficient, completely depleted or
expired (4 possible states) respectively.
Chemistry List List of abbreviations for all Move the mouse or click to make
items. Move the mouse or click a selection
to make a selection
Exp Date Expiration date of the reagent Default is 1 year. Use the
drop-down box to select a date
Uncap Time The number of days remaining No action required. The software
until the reagent expires automatically calculates the
remaining number of days based
on the reagent's expiration date
Lot No. Lot Number Information for the The user need only enter the lot
Reagent Kit number information provided with
the reagent kit
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Remaining Refers to the number of days Blank by default; the user can set
until the reagent expires after a value as needed; The
the reagent bottle is opened. cumulative number of days
The number of days after the following opening of the reagent
reagent bottle is opened is bottle will be cleared after a
calculated from the time the refresh or residual volume
reagent position is set. detection operation is performed,
and the calculation of the number
of days following opening of the
reagent bottle is restarted.
Diluent Set this position as diluent First click one position, and then
position tick the check box and input
related information, save.
2) Move the mouse to the item that needs to be set in the item list area;
3) In the dialog box that pops up, select the reagent category that you wish to set:
R1 or R2;
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5) Click on the Save button in the reagent information box to save the corresponding
reagent information;
Notes:
1) The two reagent items R1 and R2 must be set to the same reagent
disk;
2) In the pop-up dialog box, select the position you want to scan and click on the "OK"
button or click "Cancel" to exit.
4.4.2.6. Inventory
The basic procedure is as follows:
2) Click the " Inventory " button to open up the residual volume detection interface;
3) Choose the reagent for which residual volume detection needs to be performed;
4) Click the "OK" button to start residual volume detection or click the "Cancel" button
to cancel residual volume detection.
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Notes:
1) Select the reagent position that needs to be reset in the Reagent disk Screen on
the left;
2) Click the "Reset " button to reset the reagent residual volume and expiration date;
3) If you need to reset residual volumes for all reagents or residual volumes for
multiple reagents;
6) Select items that need to be reset. If all items need to be refreshed, click "Select All"
7) Click the "Reset" button to reset the residual volume and expiration date of the
reagent corresponding to the selected item. Once the reset is successful, a status
message will pop up;
8) Otherwise, click the "Back" button to cancel resetting the residual volume.
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Notes:
When an item is missing a reagent, a residual volume reset must be
performed after adding the required reagent before the testing with the
reagent can be performed.
2) Click on a reagent in the reagent disk that requires a position change and click
"release position" to release the reagent position;
3) Click Whole disk Release to release all positions on the reagent disk.
Notes:
The release of a reagent position is not permitted for items still undergoing
testing and the instrument does not allow a whole disk release to be
performed when in testing mode.
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Cleaning Brown For analyzer with auto wash function only. The cuvette is
currently undergoing cleaning and once cleaning is
completed a cuvette blank test can be used to determine
whether the cuvette is clean or dirty
Dirty Dark The cuvette is not clean, or the cuvette is already occupied
cuvette Red with waste product (e.g. voided test)
End Yellow The current test ended normally and the corresponding
results have been computed
Parameter Meaning
ID Cuvette number
Conc Results of the test being carried out in the reaction cuvette
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Parameter Meaning
Replace Cuvette For analyzer without auto wash function only. After
replacing new cuvettes, click this button so that the system
will detect and refresh the cuvette status.
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Invalidated An item for which the corresponding test was rendered invalid
due to an error such as malfunction or lack of samples /
reagents; the user can select the corresponding item and initiate
a retest as needed
The Query Results screen allows the user to query sample, calibration, quality control and
reagent blank results. These will be described in the following section.
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Notes:
Samples that are currently being tested cannot be subject to a "Delete
Sample" operation.
Notes:
Samples that are currently being tested cannot be subject to a "Delete
Chem" operation.
4.5.1.5. Rerun
Select the item requiring a retest to bring up the retest confirmation prompt and click "Yes" to
start a retest or click "No" to cancel.
Notes:
Only unreleased items for which testing has been completed may be
subject to a retest; unreleased samples include "samples requested on the
same day as well as samples requested on a previous day but which were
saved and not released from the sample disk as a result of not exiting the
software for an extended period of time."
4.5.1.6. Recalculate
"Recalculate" allows you to recalculate results and you can recalculate test results under
various conditions depending on your needs.
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4.5.1.10. By Chem
Click the "By Chem" button to enter the View Results by Item screen which includes the
following 5 functional buttons: Search, Delete Chem, Recalculate, By sample and Results
chart. The Search, Delete Chem, Recalculate and Results chart are functionally equivalent
to corresponding features of the View By Sample screen and the View By Sample screen
allows the user to switch to viewing the results by sample.
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Select Provides three quality control modes: real-time QC, Daily QC,
and Day-to-day QC; can be selected directly
Twin Plot Click to view a twin plot chart created based on quality
control data for the selected project and within the selected
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time period.
Delete Delete quality control data. Click after selecting the data you
would like to delete. By default, quality control data cannot
be deleted
1) Select the type of quality control you want to view on the left-hand side and select
the start and end dates you wish to query;
2) Select the desired item and control solution name and the system will automatically
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3) Select the "Quality Control Data" menu to show all test results for the current item
for the selected time period;
Routine Chemistry List Shows all standard items directly. Directly select the item
you wish to view
Cal Date The date of the calibration data you wish to view.
Directly selected
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4.5.3.5. Delete
Directly delete the selected calibration results; default results cannot be deleted.
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Using the Calibration Curve interface, you can take advantage of functions such as modify
calibration parameters, recalculate, save parameter, print graphic, save graphic and view
reaction curve view. See the following table for explanations concerning the function of the
various buttons:
Recalculate Using existing calibration data, you can choose different calibration
methods to recalculate calibration parameters. Click directly to use.
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2) Choose the start and end dates of the reagent blank you wish to query;
3) The system will automatically find corresponding reagent blank data and produce a
trend graph.
Print Data Prints reagent blank data found under the current query.
Click to use
Save Graph Saves the reagent blank trend graph. Click to use
Print Graph Prints the reagent blank trend graph. Click to use
Delete Deletes reagent blank data. Select the data you wish to delete
and click to delete
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Chemistry Item abbreviations Data can be entered directly into the input box.
Supports entry of up to 20 English characters
or 20 Chinese characters (supports the input
of any characters, including special characters
such as punctuation and Greek letters)
Full name The full name of Data can be entered directly into the input box.
the item Supports entry of up to 20 English characters
or 20 Chinese characters (supports the input
of any characters, including special characters
such as punctuation and Greek letters)
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Decimal Number of decimal Can select one of five settings from the drop
places with which down box: 0, 0.0, 0.00, 0.000 and ...
results are saved
Select the ... button to enter the "Data Dictionary
Maintenance" menu and click on the "Add"
button. You can specify any number of decimal
places with which results will be retained. Click
the "Save" button once you have finished editing
your selection to save or click "Cancel" if you do
not need to save your selection
Test Method Sets the measurement Select from the drop-down box. The following
method for a given item five options are available: end-point method A,
end-point method B, end-point method C,
two-point method and kinetic method
Direction The direction of any Select from the drop-down box. There are two
change in absorbance options: increase and decrease
which occurs during
the reaction
Pri Wave Main wavelength of the Select from the drop-down box. Eight
measurement wavelengths are available: 340, 405, 450,
510, 546, 578, 630 and 670 nm
Sec Wave Secondary wavelength Select from the drop-down box. Eight
of the measurement wavelengths are available: 340, 405, 450, 510,
546, 578, 630 and 670 nm
Linearity Linear range of the Directly enter the upper and lower concentration
Range reagent kit limits for the reagent's linear range as indicated
in the reagent kit instructions
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Calibration Set the calibration Select from the drop-down box. There are ten
Method method for a given item options available: K-factor method, linear
scaling, Logistic-Log4P, Logistic-Log5P,
Exponential-5P, Polynomial-3P, Polynomial-4P,
Polynomial-5P, spline and Com4P
If you choose the K-factor method, you will
also have to enter specific corresponding
K-factor values in the corresponding box
Click on the "Details" button to edit specific
calibration parameters, including the repeated
measurements differential limit, blank solution
reaction range, calibration sensitivity, calibration
curve standard deviation and calibration curve
correlation coefficient. If you need to save your
changes after editing is complete click on the
"OK" button or click "Cancel" if you do not wish
to save your changes
Reagent Number of remaining Input directly into the box. During test once the
Alarm No. tests for a given remaining reagent is less than the number
reagent kit input, an alarm will come up.
Sample The amount of sample Enter values directly into the box. Entries can
Volume loaded for a normal range from 2 - 50 μl and can be adjusted in
test. Value is 0.1 μl increments
expressed in units of
microliters
R1 The amount of Reagent Enter values directly into the box. Entries can
1 loaded for a normal range from 150 - 450 μl and can be adjusted in
test. Value is 1 μl increments
expressed in units of
microliters
R2 The amount of Reagent Enter values directly into the box. Entries can
2 loaded for a normal range from 10 - 300 μl and can be adjusted in
test. Value is 1 μl increments
expressed in units of
microliters
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Blank Cycle / The blank cycle time. Input directly into the box
Time (s) For a single reagent,
this refers to the cycle
time before the sample
is loaded while for two
reagents this refers to
the cycle time after the
sample is loaded prior
to the loading of R2
Modified Uses the formula y = Enter directly into the box, 1 by default
Slope ax + b to correct
measurement results,
where x is the actual
measured result, y is
the corrected result, a
is the slope of the
correction formula and
b is the intercept of the
correction formula
Ref Lower Enter the default Enter a number in the box based on the
Limit lower limit of the reference range provided by the reagent's
reference range manual or other professional reference book
Ref Upper Enter the default Enter a number in the box based on the
reference range provided by the reagent's
Limit upper limit of the
manual or other professional reference book
reference range
Click "+" to set the upper and lower limits of
the reference range; Click "-" to delete all
content related to the reference range;
Click " " to add additional conditions for a
reference range, including classification,
gender, sample type, age lower limit, age
upper limit, and age units
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Export all Exports all current Click the "Export All" button to export all
item-related item-related parameters to an external
parameters storage device
Enable Disable the selected Select the disabled item that you want to
item active. Click the "Enable" button to activate the
item.
Disable Enable the selected Select the item that you want to diable. Click
item the "Disable" button to diable the item.
Basic Operations
1) Select the item you wish to delete from the list of standard items;
2) Click the "Delete" button to open up a warning dialog box ("Are you sure you want
to delete the currently-selected standard project(s)?")and click the "Yes" button to
delete the item or click "No" to cancel deletion of the item.
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Linearity Limit (%) Determines the linearity of Enter an integer value between
the reaction curve. Only 0 - 100
used for the kinetic method
Substrate Depletion The limit set to determine Enter an integer value between
Limit substrate depletion during -40000 - 40000
the reaction process. Must
be an absorbance value
multiplied by 10000. Only
used for the kinetic method
and two-point method
Enzyme Linear When the optical metering Place a √ in the selection box or
Extension point in a zero-order kinetics click the √ to cancel your selection
interval is n ≤ 2, enzyme
linear range expansion
functionality can be activated
to calculate the reaction rate
based on all optical metering
point data for which substrate
depletion has not occurred,
including delay times
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(⊿ Amax) as an indicator of
the sample's reactivity
R1 Abs Range Enter the lower / upper limits Enter specific values between
of the first reagent's -40000 and 40000 directly into the
absorbance. Values must be box without exceeding the upper
absorbance values absorbance limit for the first reagent
multiplied by 10000.
Working Solution Enter the lower / upper limits Enter specific values between
Abs Range of the working solution's -40000 and 40000 directly into the
absorbance. Values must be box without exceeding the upper
absorbance values absorbance limit for the working
multiplied by 10000. solution
Auto Dilution Rerun Includes Above Linearity Place a √ in the selection box or
Conditions Upper Limit, Above Linearity click the √ to cancel your selection
Limit, Above Substrate
Depletion Limit and Above
Prozone Check Limit
Auto Dilution Rerun Includes dilution factor and Enter specific values in the box
Setup stock liquid dosage
Calibration Validity The valid period of Input the defined number and select
calibration a unit
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Basic Operations
1) Select the item you wish to set or modify in the list of standard items;
3) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button, or
click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
4.6.1.3. QC Parameters
Explanation of QC Parameters
Westgard QC rules Set an item's Westgard multi-rule Select a rule by checking it.
quality control
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be used as a guide
Cumulative Sum Set an item's cumulative sum Select directly from the
Check quality control rules drop-down box
Basic Operations
1) Select the item you wish to set or modify in the list of standard items;
4) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button, or
click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
Chemistry Item abbreviations Data can be entered directly into the input
box. Supports entry of up to 20 English
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Full name The full name of the item Data can be entered directly into the input
box. Supports entry of up to 20 English
characters or 20 Chinese characters
(supports the input of any characters,
including special characters such as
punctuation and Greek letters)
Unit Units of the test results Select the ... button from the drop-down
menu to enter the "Data Dictionary
Maintenance" menu and click on the "Add"
button. You can specify any kind of result
units as desired. Click the "Save" button
once you have finished editing your selection
to save or click "Cancel" if you do not need to
save your selection
Ref Range Enter the default Enter a specific value in the box based on
reference range the reference range provided by the
reagent's manual or other professional
reference book
Decimal Number of decimal places Users can select one of five settings from the
with which results are drop down box: 0, 0.0, 0.00, 0.000 and ...
saved
Select the ... button to enter the "Data
Dictionary Maintenance" menu and click on
the "Add" button. You can specify any
number of decimal places with which results
will be retained. Click the "Save" button once
you have finished editing your selection to
save or click "Cancel" if you do not need to
save your selection
Formula Use the Formula Editor Input directly into the box
area buttons and
calculation formula criteria
to complete formula
editing operations.
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3) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button,
or click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
1) Select the item you wish to modify in the list of computational items;
2) Click the "Modify" button to modify corresponding parameter data for the current
item;
3) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button,
or click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
1) Select the item you wish to delete from the list of computational items;
2) Click the "Delete" button to open up a warning dialog box ("Delete current
calculation chemistry?") and click the "Yes" button to delete the item or click "No" to
cancel deletion of the item.
4.6.3. Panels
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Chemistry Panel Data can be entered directly into the input box.
abbreviations Supports entry of up to 20 English characters or 20
Chinese characters (supports the input of any
characters, including special characters such as
punctuation and Greek letters)
Full name Panel full names Data can be entered directly into the input box.
Supports entry of up to 20 English characters or 20
Chinese characters (supports the input of any
characters, including special characters such as
punctuation and Greek letters)
2) Select the desired panel from the standard item and computational item lists;
3) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button,
or click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
Modify Panel
2) Click the " Modify " button to modify items corresponding to the current panel;
3) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button,
or click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
Delete Panel
1) Select the panel you wish to delete from the list of panels;
2) Click the "Delete" button to open up a warning dialog box ("Delete current panel?")
and click the "Yes" button to delete the item or click "No" to cancel deletion of the
item.
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4.6.4. Carryover
1) Select a contaminator from the contamination source item list and enter the item
abbreviation in the box to quickly find the item;
2) Select a contaminated item from the contaminated item list and enter the item
abbreviation in the box to quickly find the item; once a selection has been made
place a √ in the box next to the reagent class. If there is contamination of the
reaction cuvette, place a √ in the box next to "Contaminated Cuvette". Once
complete, click the "Save" button;
3) If you need to modify or delete a cross-contamination pair that has already been
set, select a contaminator from the contamination source item list, remove the √ in
the box next to the reagent class for the contaminated item and, once complete,
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Sample Position The position of the calibrator Select the ... button to enter the
on the sample disk sample tray status and select a
sample position in which to place to
the selected calibrator
Lot No. Lot number of the calibrator Input directly into the box
Decap Date Date on which the calibrator Select by clicking on the calendar
was opened and a solution icon to the right of the box
was prepared
Expired Date Calibrator expiration date Select by clicking on the calendar
icon to the right of the box
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4.6.6. QC Setup
Lot No. Lot number of the quality Input directly into the box
control solution
Exp Date Expiration date of the QC Select by clicking on the calendar icon to
solution the right of the box
Days Left The number of remaining Enter the expiration date of the QC
days until QC solution solution and the system will automatically
expires display the number of days remaining until
expiration
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Barcode QC solution lot number Enter directly in the box or click on the
"Scan" button in the sample disk screen
to display directly
Target Target value for item Input directly into the box
corresponding to a given
calibrator
3) Enter a target value and standard deviation value in the target value and standard
deviation fields which follow the same of the item corresponding to the current
quality control solution;
4) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button, or
click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
5) When finished, click the "Close" button to exit the QC Setup screen.
Modify a Calibrator
1) Select the QC solution that you want to modify from the QC solution list;
2) Click the "Modify" button to modify information corresponding to the current quality
control solution;
3) If you need to save the data after completing the above, click the "Save" button, or
click the "Cancel" button if you do not wish to save your data.
4) When finished, click the "Close" button to exit the QC Setup screen.
Delete a Calibrator
1) Select the quality control solution that you want to delete from the quality control
solution list;
2) Click the "Delete" button to open up a warning dialog box ("Delete selected
control?") and click the "Yes" button to delete the quality control solution or click
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3) When finished, click the "Close" button to exit the quality control solution
settings screen.
Includes four subsections: test statistics, workload statistics, charge statistics and result
statistics. These will be described in detail in corresponding chapters.
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By Sample Generates statistics concerning the amount of Click the circle next to
samples processed, number of items processed, the item statistics option
number of tests completed, statistical items, until it turns blue
manual items and ISE items for each day over a
requested period of time as totals for tests
performed, number of tests completed, R1
consumption and R2 consumption across all days
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By Tester Selects Examining Physician Statistics. If nothing Click the circle next
is entered into the boxes corresponding to the to the item statistics
examining department and the examining option until it turns
physician, then the total workload of all examining blue
physicians in the examining department will be
computed; When an examining physician is
entered into the box corresponding to the
examining physician, then only the workload of
the physician in question is computed
Allows the user to check data related to workload statistics according to the statistical
criteria entered.
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Allows the user to check data for charge statistics according to the statistical condition
entered.
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Age Patients age range and units of the result The patient age range
statistics. is entered directly into
the corresponding box
and age units are
selected from a
drop-down box
Total Tests The total number of tests that have been No operation
completed and produced results under the given
statistical condition
Allows the user to check data for result statistics according to the statistical criteria
entered.
In the operating software main interface, click the "Function Setup" button to bring up a
drop-down menu which includes the following 5 options: system Setup, hospital Setup, user
manage, print Setup, and barcode Setup. These options will be introduced in separate
sections to follow.
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Display No. When this option is selected, the Click save after checking
Prefix sample request screen will display
sample numerical prefixes
Display No. When this option is selected, the Click save after checking
Suffix sample request screen will display
sample numerical suffixes
Display Barcode When this option is selected, after a Click save after checking
sample's barcode has been scanned
in and the sample is selected on the
sample request screen, the sample's
barcode will be displayed
Display When this option is selected, a box Click save after checking this
Replicates showing the number of repeated option and use the input box
requests will be displayed on the on the right side to set the
sample request screen default number of replicates
Display Dilution When this option is selected, the Click save after checking this
Information sample request screen will display option and use the input box
sample dilution information on the right side to set the
default dilution factor and
sample dilution amount
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Enable Details Method for showing detailed settings: Click save after checking this
Setup option and select the detailed
1. Select "mouse over" to have the
settings display mode on the
sample application interface display
right side of the screen
detailed settings information when
the mouse cursor is placed over a
standard item;
2. Select "right click" to have the
sample application interface display
detailed settings information when
the user right clicks an item;
For an basic explanation of "QC Request" parameters, see the following table:
Display No. When this option is selected, the Click save after checking
Prefix sample request screen will display
numerical prefixes for QC samples
Display No. When this option is selected, the Click save after checking
Suffix sample request screen will display
numerical suffixes for QC samples
Display When this option is selected, a box Click save after checking
Replicates showing the number of repeated
requests will be displayed in the QC
sample request screen
Display Dilution When this option is selected, the QC Click save after checking
Information sample request screen will display
sample dilution information
Enable Details Method for showing detailed settings: Click save after checking
Setup
1. Select "mouse over" to have the
quality sample application interface
display detailed settings information
when the mouse cursor is placed
over a standard item;
2. Select "right click" to have the
sample application interface display
detailed settings information when
the user right clicks an item;
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Display When this option is selected, a box Click save after checking this
Replicates showing the number of repeated option and use the input box
requests will be displayed in the on the right side to set the
calibration request screen default number of replicates
Enable Details Method for showing detailed settings: Click save after checking this
Setup option and select the detailed
1. Select "mouse over" to have the
settings display mode on the
calibrator application interface
right side of the screen
display detailed settings information
when the mouse cursor is placed
over a standard item;
2. Select "right click" to display
detailed settings information when
the user right clicks an item; 3 Select
"fixed" to have the calibration request
interface display detailed information
on the selected item on the
right-hand side of the screen
Figure 4-41: The "Multiple Reagent Position and Aspirating Rules" Settings Screen
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You can setup test order, print order and display order by click related tabs.
Function Description
For an explanation of the function of the "Order Setup" screen buttons and the
operation thereof, see the following table:
Down Move the position order of the selected item down by one
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Hospital
Name of the hospital Input directly into the box
Name
Contact
Names of the hospital personnel in charge Input directly into the box
Person
Comment Explanation and description of the hospital Input directly into the box
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For an explanation of the function of the "Hospital Information" screen buttons and the
operation thereof, see the following table:
Click this button to add an additional input box to the department list.
Add Department
The user can then enter corresponding departmental information
Click this button to have the screen display department and physician
Refresh
information saved in the system database
After adding or modifying records in the data list, click this button to
Save
save the changes.
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Click this button to add an additional input box to the physician list.
Add Physician
The user can then enter corresponding physician information
Click this button to have the screen display department and physician
Refresh
information saved in the system database
Related Select a physician and select a department from the department list on
Departments the right to associate the physician with the selected department
After adding or modifying records in the data list, click this button to
Save
save the changes.
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For an explanation of the function of the "Role Management" screen buttons and the
operation thereof, see the following table:
Button Function
After adding or modifying records in the data list, click this button to
Save
save the changes.
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Username used to log into the Click to add and input into the
Name
software corresponding box
The password of the selected Click to add and input into the
Password
account corresponding box
Associated Name of the physician using Click to add and input into the
Doctor the selected account corresponding box
For an explanation of the function of the "Role Management" Screen buttons and the
operation thereof, see the following table:
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After adding or modifying records in the data list, click this button to
Save
save the changes.
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QC Statistics Print interday quality control curves and quality control data for a
given item
Daily QC Print real time quality control curves and quality control data for a
given item
Rgt Blk Statistics Provides summary information for reagent blanks, including the
blank's absorbance, reactivity and blank limit
Workload Prints statistics for the total testing workload of tester within a given
Statistics period of time, including sample amounts and number of tests
Charge Statistics Prints information regarding test fees for some or all samples within a
given period of time
Cost Statistics Print the statistics concerning the total cost, receipts and profits of all
test items within a given period of time
Test Statistics - Print information concerning the total number of tests and level of
by Chemistry reagent use for all items within a given period of time
Test Statistics - Print the number of samples requested, the corresponding number of
by Sample tests, test information and serum information for a single day
(within 1 Day)
Test Statistics - Print the number of samples requested, the corresponding number of
by Sample tests, test information and serum information for a given period of
(Day-to-day) time (multiple days)
Result Statistics Print out a test results distribution trend chart and trend information
for a given item for a given period of time
ISE Calibration Prints out ISE calibration results for a given period of time
Data
Function Description
For an explanation of the function of the buttons present in the "Template Setup" screen,
see the table below:
Edit Template Allows the user to edit template formats that already exist within the
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system
Delete Deletes templates that already exist within the system. Default templates
Template cannot be deleted
Refresh There is no need to save after editing template information. Use the
refresh option to restore the template to its pre-edited state
For an explanation of the function of the "Print List" screen buttons and the operation
thereof, see the following table:
Clears the number of failed attempts for all failed print jobs shown in
Reset all
the print list so that failed jobs can be re-attempted
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Clear Sequence Deletes all failed print jobs currently on the print list
For an explanation of the function and operation of the "Barcode Setup - Sample
Barcode" screen, see the table below:
Parameter Meaning
Sample Barcode Select this option to indicate that sample barcodes can be used within
the operating system. All buttons associated with sample barcode
functions are active. If, on the other hand, this option is not selected,
the corresponding buttons are inactive.
Extract Request This option can only be selected when the link to the LIS host has
Information from been terminated. If this option is selected, when the system scans a
Barcode barcode, sample information will be automatically obtained according
to the associated constituent fields rather than from the LIS system.
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Parameter Meaning
For example: If a sample barcode only includes the serial number and
date of the sample, then when the barcode is analyzed, the number
and date contained in the barcode will be automatically parsed and
added to the sample information.
The appearance of any invalid composition information during the
parsing process will without exception result in the sample
corresponding to the barcode being declared invalid. In particular,
care should be taken with panel serial numbers as the serial number
must conform to the operating software's predefined composition
serial number.
Sample Type The sample type (serum, etc.) defined in the data dictionary.
Panel No. Panel serial number. If the user is unable to obtain request
information for an LIS host but does not wish to enter request
information manually, information for the requested item can be
included in the barcode; Thus, the group contains a definition of
panels for which a request is possible.
Reagent Barcode
Parameter Meaning
Enable Reagent Select this option to indicate that reagent barcodes can be used
Barcode within the operating system. All buttons associated with reagent
barcode functions are active. If, on the other hand, this option is not
selected, the corresponding buttons will be inactive.
Bar Code Includes Code128, Code39, Codabar, ITF, UPC / EAN and Code93.
Symbology CODE128 is selected by default.
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Parameter Meaning
and end positions respectively.
Expire Date Year - Month or Year - Month - Day; this option defaults to 8 bits.
Barcode data conversion. The user can convert sample types, combination serial numbers,
item serial numbers, reagent types and bottle sizes to corresponding barcode values.
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Mixing Bar Uses wash dilution cleaning solution to Click send after
Enhanced perform an intensive cleaning of the selecting the command
Cleaning mixer to execute
Sample Probe Uses an wash dilution cleaning solution to Click send after
Enhanced perform an intensive cleaning of the selecting the command
Cleaning sample probe to execute
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Date Select the time range of The date range can be selected from the
the log you would like to drop-down box to the left of the "Date" field:
export
daily, three days, five days, ten days and one
month for a total of five options; Alternatively,
Save to Select the directory to Enter the file storage directory in the box to
which you want to the right of the "Export File" text or click on
export the specified log
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Pack Allows the user to Click the "Export" button to execute the export
export a file to the operation
export directory in the
form of a zip file
Select Select the files you Select a given file for export by placing a "☑"
would like to export by in the box on the same line as the name of
inserting a "☑" in the the file you would like to export
appropriate boxes in the
lower part of the screen
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Interval Time / Select the interval mode for The default interval is 30s
Monitoring Cycle monitoring data between temperature
Test measurements; The user can opt
Temperature to have temperature monitoring
Data performed according to cyclical
testing, by placing a "☑" in the
box next to "Monitoring Cycle Test
Temperature Data."
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4.9.4. AD Curve
Click to enter the lamp AD value monitoring screen.
Input collection interval time and cuvette number, click ―Start‖ button, the system will rotate
reaction disk and that cuvette will stop at light detecting position. The upper area will display
the real time AD values of each channel of this cuvette. Click ―Stop‖ button to stop
monitoring.
To adjust the lamp AD value, you need take out one cuvette and rotate to the position, click
―AD Adjust‖ button to start photometer adjustment tool.
No Wavelength sequence /
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Mixing Bar Parameters, Reaction disk Optical System Parameter and Peristaltic Pump/
Sample probe wash pump/ Mixing bar wash pump/ Cuvette wash pump Parameter. Users
can adjust and set sample probe, mixer and reaction disk optical and electrical parameters
as well as pump operating parameters to ensure normal operation of the instrument.
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Button Function
Execute Select the desired command from the available debug commands,
Command click "Execute Command" and the instrument will carry out the
corresponding action
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3) Click the "Add" button, and enter the desired parameters for each item in the Basic
Parameters, Monitoring Parameters and QC Parameters interfaces according to
the significance of each item and applicable reagent manuals;
3) Select the item you wish to modify in the item list on the left hand side of the screen;
4) Click the "Modify" button to edit the parameters of items you wish to modify,
according to the significance of each item and applicable reagent manuals;
Notes:
1) A recalibration analysis needs to be performed after modifying the
following parameters; failure to do so may prevent you from obtaining
accurate results: measurement method, reaction direction, main
wavelength, sub-wavelength, sample volume, R1, R2, blank time and
reaction time.
2) Do not modify an item's parameters during the testing process. Failure to
adhere to this rule may prevent you from obtaining accurate results:
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3) Select the item you wish to delete from the item list on the left hand side of the screen;
5) In the dialog box that appears, select the "Yes" button to confirm the deletion, or
click the "No" button to cancel.
Notes:
1) Once an item is deleted, all the information contained in the item will be
deleted, including test results and other information.
3) Click the "Add" button to add a new row to the left screen, left click a blank input box
to activate input of the control solution name, batch number and expiration date
information and then enter the corresponding information;
4) Enter target value and standard deviation information for each item in the right
screen;
5) Click the "Save" button to save information pertaining to the newly-added control
solution.
3) Select the quality control solution you wish to modify from the control solution display
area on the left hand side of the screen;
4) Click the "Modify" button to edit the information you wish to modify;
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3) Select the quality control solution you wish to delete from the control solution display
area on the left-hand side of the screen;
5) In the dialog box that appears, select the "Yes" button to confirm the deletion, or
click the "No" button to cancel.
3) Click the "Add" button and, at the top of the screen, left click a blank input box to
activate input of the calibrator name and sample position and then enter the
corresponding information;
4) Enter the corresponding concentrations and activity values for the current calibrator
for each item in the Concentration Input field;
5) Click the "Save" button to save information pertaining to the newly-added calibrator.
3) Select the calibrator solution you wish to modify from the calibrator solution display
area on the left-hand side of the screen;
4) Click the "Modify" button to edit the information you wish to modify;
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3) Select the calibrator solution you wish to delete from the calibrator solution display
area on the left-hand side of the screen;
5) In the dialog box that appears, select the "Yes" button to confirm the deletion, or
click the "No" button to cancel.
3) Select an empty reagent position, move the mouse over the item in the "Chemistry
List" for which you want to set the position, and select either R1 or R2;
4) Input reagent information in the "Reagent Information" display area in the lower
right of the screen, including the reagent name, size, expiration date, batch number
and other information;
3) click on the reagent position you wish to modify on the reagent disk on the right of
the screen;
4) Modify the reagent information in the "Reagent Information" display area in the
right of the screen, including the reagent name, size, expiration date, batch number
and other information;
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3) Click on the reagent position you wish to release on the reagent disk on the right of
the screen;
5) Click the "Yes" button on the screen that pops up to confirm release of the position or
click "No" to cancel the release of the position.
Notes:
To release all locations, simply click the "Release All" button.
2) Click " Reagent Blank Request " to enter the Reagent Blank Request interface;
3) Select an item for which you want to perform a reagent blank test;
5.1.13.2. Testing
1) Place a reagent blank sample (typically deionized water or saline) in Sample
Position 40;
2) Click on the Start button in the shortcut button area on the right side of the main
interface;
3) Select the sample disk and reagent disk where the current test will be performed;
2) Click " Calibration Request " to enter the Calibration Request screen;
3) Select the item for which the calibration test needs to be performed as well as the
number of repetitions and the corresponding calibrator;
5.1.14.2. Testing
1) Place all calibrators in their corresponding sample positions;
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2) Click on the start button in the shortcut button area on the right side of the main
interface;
3) Select the sample disk and reagent disk where the current test will be performed;
Notes:
When performing a calibration for a new chemistry, make sure a reagent
blank is tested.
4) Enter the quality control sample number and select a quality control solution;
5.1.15.2. Testing
1) Place all quality control solutions in their corresponding sample positions;
2) Click on the Start button in the shortcut button area on the right side of the main
interface;
3) Select the sample disk and reagent disk where the current test will be performed;
2) Click " Sample Request " to enter the Sample Request screen;
3) Choose whether or not the sample is an emergency room sample and select a
sample disk and sample position;
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5.1.16.2. Testing
1) Place all test samples in their corresponding sample positions;
2) Click on the start button in the shortcut button area on the right side of the main
interface;
3) Select the sample disk and reagent disk where the current test will be performed;
4) Select the range of samples to be tested. If you only want to test some of the
samples, enter a corresponding sample range;
3) Add calibrators for the current item or add a concentration for the current project in
addition to an existing calibrator;
4) Add quality control solutions for the current item or add a target value and standard
deviation for the current project in addition to an existing quality control solution;
5) Submit a Calibration Request for the current item (select a reagent blank);
7) After calibration is successful, perform a quality control request and start the
quality control test;
8) Once the integrity of the quality control has been confirmed, a standard sample test
can be carried out.
Notes:
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2) Check that there are no issues with the power supply and that the connection
is stable;
3) Check that the connection of the communications cables between the printer and
the computer as well as the connection between the computer and the analysis
unit are stable;
4) Place a tube with deionized or distilled water or saline in Sample Position 40 on the
sample disk;
5) Place a sufficient amount of ISE wash solution, deionized water or other wash
solution in Reagent Position 39 (Please ignore this if no ISE module);
8) Check that the system probes, mixer are free of bending, dirt and excess water;
11) Check that the reaction disk cover, reagent disk cover and sample disk cover are
closed.
1) Flip the main power switch on the left-hand side of the back of the analysis unit to
the ON position;
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2) Press the power switch on the right-hand side of the analysis unit (an indicator light
should come on after pressing the switch);
6) Wash all cuvettes and do water blank test. (For analyzer with auto wash function: If
these 2 options are selected, it takes 15 minutes more)
2) The system will automatically monitor the status of the system lamp
during startup and if the system indicates that the luminous intensity
of the lamp is insufficient, investigate the reason immediately and
replace the lamp if necessary.
3) Set patient-related information and select or edit the print format for different reports.
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Notes:
For two-reagent items, R1 and R2 must be set to the same reagent disk;
5.3.8. QC Settings
1) Add Control Solution
2) Set the target value and standard deviation for each item corresponding to a given
control solution;
2) Calibration request;
3) QC request;
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Notes:
1) Carefully check the reagents and samples to ensure that no
insoluble compounds, such as cellulose or fibrin, are suspended in
solution. Failure to do so may result in obstruction of the reagent or
sample probes.
5.3.11. Start
1) Click the "Start" shortcut;
2) Select the reagent disk and sample disk with which you want to start the test (No. 1
by default);
3) Enter the sample range for the test you wish to start;
4) Click the "Confirm" button.
Notes:
You can also start a reagent blank test, calibration test, quality control
test or standard test at the same time, in accordance with the following
priority levels.
1) Reagent Blank Test;
2) Calibration Test;
3) Quality Control Test;
4) Standard Test.
Note:
1) An unstable reaction disk or light source may adversely impact
the test results. Do not perform any tests until the reaction disk or
light source are stable;
2) Always ensure that the reaction disk cover is closed during the
testing process. Failure to do so may result in poor
thermoregulation of the reaction disk, abnormal noises and
damage to the apparatus probes.
3) Always ensure that the reagent disk cover is closed during the
testing process. Failure to do so may result in poor refrigeration of
the reagent disk, abnormal noises and damage to the apparatus
probes.
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4) Click "Calibration Curve" after selecting a particular calibration record to enter the
detailed calibration screen corresponding to the calibration record.
3) Select the quality control query type, project, time, and quality control solution
conditions to perform a query;
4) On the right side page you can view the quality control status, quality control results
and quality control graphics for a given item.
3) Click the "Query Conditions" button to select search criteria for performing
your query.
3) Select an item and start and end time period to view your results;
4) Reagent blank reactivity and a trend graph for a given item can be viewed on the
reagent blank page on the right side of the screen.
Notes:
1) During a test, an unlimited number of samples and quality control
tests can be added;
2) During the test process, do not add calibration tests for items for
which calibration parameters are already available and for which
testing is currently in progress, as this may result in some samples
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5.3.14. Shutdown
Click on the "Shutdown" shortcut button on the right side of the main screen and select
routine shutdown in the menu that pops up to perform a shutdown. For analyzer without
wash mechanism, it will reset all units and then exit software. For analyzer with auto wash
mechanism, it will do in the following order:
Notes:
1) If a test stops abnormally, then all cuvettes must be washed once
before draining (will require approximately 16 minutes).
2) For analyzer with auto wash function, if you choose the long
holiday shutdown option, then system will dry all the cuvettes and
then exit the software.
3) If you need to turn off the computer, simply select Shutdown
Computer and the computer will shut down automatically after you
close the software.
Notes:
1) The main power supply is located on the back of the analysis unit.
If reagents need to be refrigerated, then do not turn off the main
power supply; you need only turn off the analysis unit;
2) If you need to turn off the main power supply, switch the main
power switch from ON to OFF.
2) Cap all reagent bottles; If the analyzer main power is off, reagents in the reagent
disk should be stored in a refrigerator;
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4) Wipe off any contaminants or water droplets present on the apparatus probe, mixer,
or cleaning mechanism nozzles.
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The procedure will be described in terms of the machine's actions, the position where each
action occurs, the testing process and the system's optical metering point.
For analyzer with auto wash function, the system performs the following actions in a test
cycle to complete all assigned tests:
1) A cuvette is placed below the first washing and automatic cleaning is performed. The
reaction disk turns by 51 cuvette positions (absorbance measurements are carried out
during the rotation) and the system pauses; The disk rotates to the cuvette position currently
being used for R1 and the system pauses; The disk rotates by 51 cuvette positions and the
system pauses. This is referred to as a single cycle;
2) From the 1st to the 40th cycle, addition of the first reagent, sample and second reagent
as well as reaction monitoring are carried out and absorbance is measured once during
each cycle; With each cycle, the position of the reaction cuvette is moved forward by one
position;
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For analyzer without auto wash function, the system performs the following actions in a test
cycle to complete all assigned tests:
1) The reaction disk turns by 51 cuvette positions (absorbance measurements are carried
out during the rotation) and the system pauses; The disk rotates to the cuvette position
currently being used for R1 and the system pauses; The disk rotates by 51 cuvette positions
and the system pauses. This is referred to as a single cycle;
2) From the 1st to the 40th cycle, addition of the first reagent, sample and second reagent
as well as reaction monitoring are carried out and absorbance is measured once during
each cycle; With each cycle, the position of the reaction cuvette is moved forward by one
position;
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Where:
2) "AD" indicates the value of the intensity of the transmitted light following
photoelectric conversion and digital to analog conversion;
3) " " refers to the AD value when the system lamp is not on, " " refers to
the AD value of Purified water in the cuvette and " " indicates the AD value
of the test solution in the cuvette;
4) The absorbance data shown in reaction curves generated by the system is amplified
by a factor of 20,000.
Description:
Test Methods, Test methods include the end-point method, two-point method (fixed time
method) and kinetic method.
Reaction time [N] [P]: The period of time from when a reaction is started to the time
when monitoring of the reaction ends.
1) For single reagent items, the reaction time refers to the time which elapses after the
addition of the sample S;
2) For double reagent items, the reaction time refers to the time which elapses after the
addition of R2;
3) This section includes two input boxes into which the reaction monitoring start time
and reaction monitoring end time are entered. These quantities are represented by
N and P.
Blank Time [L] [M]: The time before a reaction for a given test is started.
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1) For single reagent items, blank time refers to the time interval from the time R1 is
added to the time the sample S is added;
2) For double reagent items, blank time refers to the time interval from the time the
sample S is added to the time R2 is added;
3) This section also includes two input boxes into which the blank monitoring start
time and blank monitoring end time are entered. These quantities are represented
by L and M.
S
R1
Optical
L M N P Metering Point
Endpoint Method A
Reaction time [N] [P], 10 ≤ N ≤ P ≤ 40, where P ≤ N +4;
R Ai kAb
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Where:
VR1
1) k is a single reagent volume correction factor and VR1 and VS
VR1 VS
represent the volumes of the first reagent and sample.
2) The second term in the equation, kAb , represents the reagent blank correction
value. Real-time deduction of the reagent blank is possible while deduction of the
sample blank is not possible. If you need to perform a sample blank correction, you
must request separately a sample blank test and the formula for computing the
sample blank reactivity, RSb , is the same as the above formula used to calculate R -
that is, Rsb Ai kAb . Reactivity following sample blank correction is computed as
R ' R RSb .
3) Ai indicates absorbance at the reaction endpoint, calculated as follows:
a) If N = P, then the corresponding input is [P] [P] and only one point is used. That
is: Ai AP AN .
b) If P = N +1, then the corresponding input is [N] [N+1] and two points are used.
AN A N 1
That is: Ai .
2
c) If P = N +2, then the corresponding input is [N] [N+2] and three points are used.
Thus, Ai is the average of the two absorbance data points remaining after the
largest outlier is removed.
d) If P = N +3, then the corresponding input is [N] [N+3] and four points are used.
Thus, Ai is the average of the two absorbance data points remaining after the
largest and smallest outliers are removed.
e) If P = N +4, then the corresponding input is [N] [N+4] and five points are used.
Thus, Ai is the average of the three absorbance data points remaining after
the largest and smallest outliers are removed.
4) Ab refers to the absorbance during blanking and this value is calculated using the
same method as that used for absorbance Ai .
Endpoint Method B
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R Ai Ab
In the above formula, the calculation of Ai and Ab are exactly the same as with
Endpoint Method A.
Endpoint Method C
Endpoint Method C is also sometimes called the "post-reaction two-point endpoint method"
and does not include a blank time setting. It is primarily intended to eliminate the effects of S
or R2 blank absorbance on concentration for certain clinical samples. It differs from
Endpoint Method A in that:
2) At the same time, there is no need to set a blank time. Only a reaction time needs to
be set;
3) The requirements of the two methods in terms of start and end points of the reaction
time interval are different;
S
R1
Optical
N P Metering Point
Figure 0-2 Single Reagent Endpoint Method C Reaction Curves
Reactivity Calculation:
R AP AN
AP represents the absorbance of the Pth cycle and AN represents the absorbance value
of the Nth cycle. There is no need to perform a sample blank correction.
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R2
R1 S
Optical
L M N P Metering Point
Figure 0-3 Double Reagent Endpoint Methods A and B Reaction Curves
Endpoint Method A
Reaction time [N] [P], 19 ≤ N ≤ P ≤ 40, where P ≤ N +4;
Blank time [L] [M], 10 ≤ L ≤ M ≤ 18, where M ≤ L +4; L defaults to 16 while M defaults
to 18.
R Ai k ' Ab
Where:
VR1 VS
1) k' is a double reagent volume correction factor and VR1 , VS
VR1 VS VR 2
and VR 2 represent the volumes of the first reagent, sample and second reagent.
2) The second term in the equation, k ' Ab , indicates the mixed blank correction value
for reagent R1 and sample S. The mixed blank of the first reagent R1 and the
sample S, can be deducted in real time but the R2 (second reagent) blank cannot be
deducted. If you need to perform a correction for R2, you must request separately a
reagent blank test and the formula for computing the R2 blank reactivity, RR 2 , is the
same as the above formula used to calculate R - that is, reactivity following sample
blank correction is calculated as R R RR 2 .
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Endpoint Method B
Reaction time [N] [P], 19 ≤ N ≤ P ≤ 40, where P ≤ N +4;
Blank time [L] [M], 10 ≤ L ≤ M ≤ 18, where M ≤ L +4; L defaults to 16 while M defaults
to 18.
Reactivity Calculation:
R Ai Ab
The second term in the equation for R above, Ab indicates the mixed blank correction
value for the sample and the first reagent without a volume correction. The mixed blank
of the first reagent and the sample, can be deducted in real time but the R2 (second
reagent) blank cannot be deducted. If you need to perform a correction for R2, you must
request separately a reagent blank test and the formula for computing the R2 blank
reactivity, RR 2 , is the same as the above formula used to calculate R - that is,
RR 2 Ai Ab . Thus reactivity following sample blank correction is calculated as
R ' R RR 2 .
Endpoint Method C
R2
R1 S
Optical
N P Metering Point
Reactivity Calculation:
R AP AN
AP represents the absorbance of the Pth cycle and AN represents the absorbance value
of the Nth cycle. There is no need to perform a sample blank correction.
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Two-point methods are divided into single interval and double interval two-point methods
depending on whether or not deduction of a sample blank is necessary. For double interval
two-point methods, real time deduction of the sample blank is possible. That is, the rate of
change in absorbance between the two points within the sample blank period is taken as the
sample blank deduction.
Two-point method allows the user to check for substrate depletion and in the event that
substrate depletion has occurred, corresponding markings will be provided in the results.
Blank time [L] [M], 1 ≤ L ≤ M ≤ 9, where L and M are empty by default; a blank correction
is not performed.
AP AN
R ( R must be converted to a per-minute reaction rate)
tP tN
Where:
1) Ap and AN represent the absorbance values during the Pth cycle and
Nth cycle respectively;
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2) t p and t N represent the cycle times of the Pth cycle and Nth cycle
respectively;
AM AL
3) Blank Reactivity Rb : Rb ( Rb must be converted to Rb in
tM tL
per-minute units)
AM and AL represent the absorbance values during the Mth cycle and Lth
cycle respectively;
t M and t L represent the cycle times of the Mth cycle and Lth cycle
respectively;
Note:
If a blank time has been set, a blank correction must be performed and the
blank-corrected reactivity is calculated as R = R - K Rb where K is the
'
VR1
single reagent volume correction factor, K .
VR1 VS
Blank time [L] [M], 10 ≤ L < M ≤ 18, where L and M are empty by default; a blank
correction is not performed.
If a blank time has been set, a blank correction must be performed and the
blank-corrected reactivity is calculated as R = R - K Rb where K is the double
' ' '
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VR1 VS
reagent volume correction factor, K ' .Using the blank time settings, the
VR1 VS VR 2
instrument can only automatically deduct the first reagent and sample mixed blank and
cannot deduct the second reagent blank. If you need to deduct the second reagent blank,
you will need to separately request a reagent blank test. The reactivity of the second
reagent blank RR 2 is calculated in the same way as reactivity R above. The second
''
reagent blank corrected reactivity is expressed as R = R - RR 2 .
In practice, because the substrate concentration cannot be infinitely large, as the reaction
proceeds, after the substrate has been consumed to a certain degree, the reaction will no
longer be zero order. Thus, the zero-order rate law is applicable for specific time periods and
one must choose zero-order reaction time periods over which to conduct monitoring in order
to ensure the accuracy of the test results.
Kinetic methods are divided into single interval and double interval kinetic methods
depending on whether or not deduction of a sample blank is necessary. For double interval
kinetic methods, real time deduction of the sample blank is possible. That is, the rate of
change in absorbance between the two points within the sample blank period is taken as the
sample blank deduction.
The kinetic method allows the user to check for substrate depletion and, in the event that
substrate depletion has occurred, corresponding markings will be provided in the results.
The kinetic method allows the user to check for linear limits and if the linear limit has been
exceeded, corresponding markings will be provided in the results.
L M N P Optical
Metering Point
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Reaction time [N] [P], 10 ≤ N ≤ P ≤ 40 and P ≥N+2, so at least 3 optical metering points
are needed;
Blank time [L] [M], 1 ≤ L ≤ M ≤ 9, where M ≥ L +2, so at least 3 optical metering points are
needed; L and M are blank by default, and no blank correction is performed.
(t i t ) ( Ai A)
R iN
P
(t
i N
i t)2
Where N is the start point of the zero-order kinetics reaction interval, P is the end point of
the zero order kinetics reaction interval, Ai is point i’s absorbance, A is the average
absorbance between N and P, ti is time at point i, and t is the average time from N to P.
2) Blank Reactivity Rb : The calculation is the same as that described for R above,
R= ALM
If a blank time has been set, a blank correction must be performed and the
blank-corrected reactivity is calculated as R = R - K Rb where K is the single reagent
'
VR1
volume correction factor, K .
VR1 VS
A
S R2
R1
Optical
L M N P
Metering Point
Reaction time [N] [P], 19 ≤ N ≤ P ≤ 40 and P ≥N+2, so at least 3 optical metering points
are needed;
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Blank time [L] [M], 10 ≤ L ≤ M ≤ 18, where M ≥ L +2, so at least 3 optical metering points
are needed; L and M are blank by default, and no blank correction is performed.
VR1 VS
reagent volume correction factor, K ' .Using the blank time settings, the
VR1 VS VR 2
instrument can only automatically deduct the first reagent and sample mixed blank and
cannot deduct the second reagent blank. If you need to deduct the second reagent blank,
you will need to separately request a reagent blank test. The reactivity of the second
reagent blank RR 2 is calculated in the same way as reactivity R above. The second
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reagent blank corrected reactivity is expressed as R = R - RR 2 .
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6.4. Calibration
RStandard
K
C Standard
Where: The C term is the concentration of the standard and the R term is the standard’s
reaction amplitude.
Notes:
R 2 R 1
K
C 2 C1
C1 ( R2 R1 )
b R1
C 2 C1
Where: C1 and C2 represent the concentrations of the standards 1 and 2 and R1 and R2
represent the reaction amplitudes of standards 1 and 2.
4) Logit-4P
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5) Logit-5P
6) Exponential-5P
7) Polynomial-5P
The calibration formula LnC = a + b(R - R0) + c(R - R0)2 + d(R - R0)3 features 5
parameters, R0, a, b, c and d. Use of this formula requires the provision of 5 standards.
The first standard’s concentration (activity) is zero and its corresponding R is R0. All
other parameters can be obtained using an iterative method.
8) Spline
The calibration formula C - Ci = R0i + ai(C - Ci) + bi(C - Ci) 2 + ci(C - Ci)3 - R features 4 i
parameters, R0i, ai, bi and ci. Use of this formula requires the provision of 2 standards.
With parameters for all intervals obtained using an iterative method.
1) Calculation Factor: When using the calculation factor to calculate results, you can
directly enter calculation factor F without performing a calibration.
Results can be calculated using the following calculation formula:
FR
C
10000
Where: F is the calculation factor entered and R is the reaction amplitude of the test
sample.
Notes:
When using the calculation factor to calculate results, the chemistry in
question needs to have at least one effective reagent blank result, meaning
that the project must have at least one successful reagent blank test.
2) When using other calibration types, calibration parameters and reaction amplitude R can
be used to calculate the results.
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6.6. QC
R4S The difference between two values within Outliers (random error)
the same batch exceeds 4SD
QC Data
No
12S Under Control
Yes No No No No No
22s R4S 41S 10x
13s
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Daily QC Used to perform a quality control status analysis on all quality control data
points in a given day;
Day to Day QC Used to perform a quality control status analysis on all quality control
data points across different days;
6.6.3. QC Charting
There are three types of quality control charts: L-J (Westgard Multi-Rule), cumulative sum,
and Twin-Plot QC charts.
Using the quality control data value measured as the vertical axis, a horizontal line is
drawn from the quality control target value and 6 parallel lines are drawn to the mean
line at the upper +1SD (Standard deviation, abbreviated as SD), +2SD, +3SD and at the
lower -1SD, -2SD, -3SD. Furthermore, ±1SD、±2SD and ±3 SD are marked clearly and
each quality control product test result is marked on the quality control chart. Adjacent
points are connected with a thin line.
In calculating the cumulative sum of a control solution, the cumulative sum value is
taken as the vertical axis, and the number of tests as the horizontal axis. A horizontal
line is drawn from 0 and at the upper and lower cumulative sum’s control limit point h
(this limit is automatically calculated according to the quality control rules that the user
has entered in the QC setup), two parallel lines are drawn to the horizontal, each
cumulative sum point is labeled on the chart and the adjacent points are connected via
a thin line to yield a cumulative sum quality control chart. Any points that are outside the
upper and lower parallel lines are regarded as outliers.
3) Twin-Plot QC chart
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values as the horizontal and vertical axes (usually the higher-concentration quality
control solution), and the mean value as the center line, ±1SD、±2SD and ±3SD lines
are labeled and one point is established using the test results of the two quality control
solutions corresponding to the same test. The point lies on the coordinates as shown in
the Figure below:
3SD
2SD
1SD
-1SD
-2SD
-3SD
This chart can sensitively reflect systematic and random errors. Data that falls within the
blue circle (±2SD) is regarded as nominal; Data that falls within the first or third quadrant
between the red and blue circles is regarded as affected by systematic error; Data that falls
within the second or fourth quadrants between the red and blue circles is regarded as
arising from random errors and data that falls outside the red circle is also regarded as
indicative of random errors.
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Refers to the reaction amplitude of a calibration solution with concentration zero. If this
value is greater than the value set by the user it will be regarded as invalid.
3) Calibration Reproducibility
If the difference between the minimum and maximum tested reaction amplitude for a
single calibrator tested multiple times exceeds a set value, the calibration will be
regarded as invalid.
Rij Ri
N n
' 2
i 1 j 1
SD= Nn 2
Where: Rij is the reaction amplitude for calibrator i during a particular test
'
(valid test), Ri is the reaction amplitude of calibrator i calculated based on
the corresponding calibration curve, N is the number of calibrators and n is the
effective number of repeated measurements made.
Logit-4P
Rij Ri
N n
' 2
i 1 j 1
SD= Nn 4
Where: Rij is the reaction amplitude for calibrator i during a particular test (valid
'
test), Ri is the reaction amplitude of calibrator i calculated based on the
corresponding calibration curve, N is the number of calibrators and n is the
effective number of repeated measurements made.
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Logit-5P
Rij Ri
N n
' 2
i 1 j 1
SD= Nn 5
Where: Rij is the reaction amplitude for calibrator i during a particular test (valid
'
test), Ri is the reaction amplitude of calibrator i calculated based on the
corresponding calibration curve, N is the number of calibrators and n is the
effective number of repeated measurements made.
Rij Ri
N n
' 2
i 1 j 1
SD= Nn 5
Where: Rij is the reaction amplitude for calibrator i during a particular test (valid
'
test), Ri is the reaction amplitude of calibrator i calculated based on the
corresponding calibration curve, N is the number of calibrators and n is the
effective number of repeated measurements made.
Spline
Rij Ri
N n
' 2
i 1 j 1
SD= Nn 4
Where: Rij is the reaction amplitude for calibrator i during a particular test
'
(valid test), Ri is the reaction amplitude of calibrator i calculated based on
the corresponding calibration curve, N is the number of calibrators and n is
the effective number of repeated measurements made.
Cij C Rij R
N n
2 2
i 1 j 1
R2
Cij C Rij R
N n N
2 2
i 1 j 1 i 1
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1) Upward Reaction
When the absorbance of one or more points within the established time range is greater
than a set value, a determination of substrate depletion is made.
2) Downward Reaction
When the absorbance of one or more points within the established time range is less
than a set value, a determination of substrate depletion is made.
2) Assuming that the number of optical metering points within the established time range
is greater than or equal to 4 and less than or equal to 8:
Linear limit = (the rate of change in absorbance for the first three points - the rate of
change in absorbance for the last three points) / the rate of change in absorbance for
all points
The rate of change in absorbance is less than 0.006 / min or the differential of the
rate of change in absorbance is less than 0.006 / min
Reagent blank testing, sample blank testing and zero concentration calibrator testing
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Ag / Ab
Complex
Ab Excess Equivalence Ag Excess
Zone Zone Zone
Ag
19 ≤ L<N<P<M ≤40
Absorbance
P
N
Optical
Metering Point
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AM A P
PC M P 100%
AN AL
NL
If PC > the set prozone check value limit, then the existence of a prozone effect is affirmed;
10 ≤ L<N<P<M ≤40
M
Absorbance
P
N
Optical
Metering Point
AM A P
PC M P 100%
AN AL
NL
If PC > the set prozone check value limit, then the existence of a prozone effect
is affirmed;
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During the test, if the AD of the cuvette blank for any one of the 8 tested wavelengths is
smaller than 50% of its initial value, the user is alerted to the presence of a dirty cuvette.
Each time the blank of a cuvette is tested, the apparatus will attempt to determine whether
or not the cuvette is dirty. The determination of dirtiness is based on the ratio of the blank AD
value of the cuvette at the tested wavelength to the corresponding initial value.
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5) Clean gauze;
9) Anhydrous ethanol;
10) 84 Disinfectant;
1) Wet a towel with cleaning solution and wipe the analyzer countertop until all visible dirt
is wiped clean;
2) Wet a towel with disinfectant and wipe down the analyzer countertop;
3) After fifteen minutes, wring out a wet towel and wipe down the countertop to remove
any residual disinfectant.
Notes: Corrosion
Wash solution is chemically corrosive and protective gloves should be worn
during use.
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Notes: Combustibles
Ethanol is flammable. When cleaning with ethanol, ensure that the
analyzer has been shut down and the amount of ethanol within proximity
to the analyzer should be kept to within 10ml or less.
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2) Soak a piece of clean gauze in ethanol and gently wipe the flat part of the mixer until
nothing remains on the rod.
Syringe
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Check the knob of the Finger-tight fitting, if syringe any leaks are identified,
tighten it. If bubbles inside, please remove all bubbles. If not be solved, please
contact Manufacturer; When finished, close the cover on the left side of the
analysis unit.
A purified water bucket should be present on the left side of the analysis unit:
Check the clean water bucket in accordance with the following procedure:
2) If the bottom of the bucket is dirty, clean the bucket thoroughly before continuing use.
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Check the waste liquid container in accordance with the following procedure:
1) Check whether or not there is any fluid leakage at the joints connecting the analyzer to
the system's waste liquid tubing.
2) If a leak is identified, wipe off any liquid on the connector with gauze and unscrew the
connector in the counterclockwise direction. Check whether or not the waste liquid
tubing is blocked and, after removing any blockage, screw the connector back on. If the
leak persists, contact Manufacturer for service.
3) Check whether or not the system's waste liquid tubing is bent. If there are any kinks,
straighten them out.
Note: Combustibles
Ethanol is flammable. When handling ethanol, ensure that the analyzer has
been shut down and that the amount of ethanol within proximity to the
analyzer is kept to within 10ml or less.
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2) Soak a piece of clean gauze in ethanol and gently wipe all four sides and the top and
bottom of the nozzle until no foreign matter remains on the rod.
Notes:
When cleaning, it is important to note that there is a risk that cotton swab
fibers may become stuck between the drainage and suction probes.
If found, these should be promptly removed.
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Notes:
When installing the filter, it is important to ensure that the filter and the
purified water detector have sunk to the bottom of the container. Failure to
do so may result in inaccurate results!
Remove the tubing connected to the purified water bucket and remove the filter,
as shown in Figures 7-7 and 7-8;
Check that the filter to be placed in the purified water bucket is completely clean.
If it is dirty:
First rinse off the filter thoroughly in tap water then rinse once again using purified water until
completely clean;
Connect the filter to the connecting tubing and place it in the clean water bucket;
1) Open the waste liquid container lid and remove the waste liquid tubing;
2) Clean the tubing thoroughly with a brush and place it back in the container.
2) Remove the reagent / sample disk lid and remove the reagent / sample disk. Use a
piece of clean gauze dipped in wash solution to clean the internal walls of the
refrigeration unit until there are no visible stains present. Next, use a clean piece of
gauze to wipe the interior dry as shown in the following Figure :
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2) Remove the reagent probe / sample probe from the cleaning position;
3) Use a cotton swab dipped in cleaning solution to gently wipe the interior of the
reagent probe / sample probe cleaning pool until no stains are visible, then wipe
the surface dry with clean gauze;
5) Use a cotton swab dipped in cleaning solution to gently wipe the interior of the
mixer cleaning pool until no stains are visible, then wipe the surface dry with
clean gauze;
6) Move the Sample probe and mixer to the tops of the corresponding cleaning pools.
3) Loosen the screws that fix the reaction disk in place, as shown below:
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5) With a clean gauze dipped in wash solution, clean each part of the inner wall of the
reaction Compartment until no stains are visible. Then, wipe the inner wall dry
with clean gauze, as shown below:
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6) Reinstall the reaction disk and fix in place with the corresponding fastening screws;
2) Move the mixer such that the driving rod is at an angle suitable for wiping;
3) Gently use a piece of clean gauze to wipe the driving rod up and down in the
vertical direction until no stains are visible.
4) Use the same method to wipe the Sample probe driving rod;
5) Move the Sample probe and mixer to the tops of the corresponding cleaning pools.
2) Disconnect the power cable of submersible pump, take out the water cooling in
tube with the submersible pump from the external water cooling tank.
3) Take out the water cooling out tube from the tank.
4) Clean the external water cooling tank and make sure no dust left inside.
5) Put back the water cooling in tube with submersible pump into the tank.
6) Put back the water cooling out tube into the tank.
8) Connect the power cable for submersible pump to the DC12V port.
2) Remove the dust filter from the backside of the analyzer and wash it by using
purified water;
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Section 7.3.1.
2) Open the left door of the analysis unit and locate the 45 micron filter. Release the
clips on either side of the second stage filter and simply remove the old filter as
shown in the Figure below:
3) Install a new filter and reinstall the clips on either side of the filter.
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5) Rotate the reagent probe or Sample probe into the space above the cleaning pool
and install the reagent disk.
2) Rotate the Sample probe to an appropriate location and open the Sample probe
rocker arm cover, as shown below:
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4) Loosen the Teflon tube connected to the Sample probe, as shown below:
5) Unplug the connection to the liquid level detection plate, as shown below:
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6) Remove the reagent probe or Sample probe in the upward direction as shown in
the Figure below:
7) Install the new probe on the rocker arm, reapply the spring, connect the
Teflon tube, plug in the liquid level detection sensor leads and close the rocker
arm cover;
8) Move the Sample probe to the space above the cleaning pool.
3) Loosen the two top wire screws fixed to the stirring motor shaft, as shown below:
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5) Install the new mixer upward in the motor shaft until you meet with resistance;
6) Use two top wire screws to fix the mixer onto the stirring motor shaft;
1) Turn off the analysis unit's power supply and perform the subsequent steps after
waiting for 30 minutes;
2) Remove the reaction disk cover and remove the reaction disk using steps 2 to 4 of
Section 7.4.2;
3) After removing the reaction disk, unscrew the 2 screws on either side of the lamp
base, as shown below:
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4) After removing the lamp, disconnect the lamp power cord, as shown below:
5) Insert the new lamp, apply the fixing screws and tighten the lamp power cord to
power connector;
6) Put the reaction disk back into place and apply the fixing screws;
Notes: Glare
Before replacing the lamp, make sure the analysis unit is turned off, as
light beams emitted by the bulb can damage your eyes.
2) Lamp;
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maintenance engineer.
3) Other parts.
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The following table lists components that need maintenance and provides a recommended maintenance schedule. Please make a copy of these tables
monthly and record when maintenance is performed using the corresponding column of the maintenance log.
————Year——Month
Cleaning of the
Sample probe /
Mixer
Inspection of the
Reagent / Sample
Syringe
Inspection of the
Purified Water
Bucket
Inspection of the
Waste Liquid
Container / Tubing
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Maintenance Record
Maintenance
Performed (Weekly) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Cleaning of the
Cleaning Head
Mechanism
Cleaning of the
Purified Water Filter
Cleaning of the
Waste Liquid
Container
Cleaning of
the Reagent /
Sample disk
Refrigeration Unit
————Year——Month
Maintenance Record
Maintenance
Performed (Monthly) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Cleaning of the
Wash well
Cleaning of the
Reaction
Compartment
Wiping the of Driving
Rod
Check and Replace
Cooling Water
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————Year——Month
Maintenance
Performed Maintenance Record
(Semi-Annually) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Cleaning of the
Wash1 well
Cleaning of the
Reaction
2
Compartment
Wiping of the
3
Driving Rod
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Alarm Information and Processing
8.1. Overview
This chapter lists all system fault alarm information and corresponding troubleshooting
measures. Please implement corresponding troubleshooting measures as soon as possible
based on the measures provided here. In the event that the alarm status cannot be resolved
after performing the required steps, please contact Manufacturer.
When the system gives a warning message, click on the lower right corner of the error log
view button to find the message and to view the corresponding message code which can be
used to find corresponding appropriate user actions using the table below. Detailed
information concerning potential runtime errors are summarized below:
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01 ISE unit
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Insufficient sample in
Please contact the Manufacturer
ERR1101058 ERR cuvette during online
technical support department.
dilution
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Appendix A
Appendix A
A.1.1. AD Value
The photocurrent generated by light reaching the sensor. The current passes through a fixed
resistor and, after amplification, is converted into a photoelectric voltage (analog signal).
This voltage is then subject to an AD conversion (digital-analog conversion) to create a
value of corresponding size (the size is correlated with the bit value of the selected AD). This
value is the AD value.
A.1.5. Absorbance
The value obtained by taking the negative common logarithm (base 10) of the transmitted
light intensity divided by the incident light intensity. The incident light intensity is the AD
value of a reaction cuvette filled with distilled water. The absorbance value shown is the
computed absorbance × 20000.
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Absorbance
Add S Add R2
Add R1
1 9 10 18 19 Optical
Metering Point
A.1.7. Reactivity
The change or rate of change following the reaction or during the course of the reaction.
A.1.8. Calibration
Also referred to as alignment. The reaction amplitude of one or more calibrators with known
concentration (or activity) is measured and, based on the calibration method selected by the
user (linear or nonlinear), a best-fit curve is fit to the data set (concentration, reactivity) and a
mathematical expression for this curve is computed. By using this curve and determining the
reactivity of a sample of unknown concentration (or activity), it is possible to calculate the
concentration (or activity) of the sample.
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Cuvette wash 6-step auto cuvette washing (For analyzer with auto wash function)
Carryover
≤ 0.005%
Contamination Rate
Light Source Halogen lamp, 12V / 20W, minimal current with high stability
Wavelengths 8 wavelengths: 340, 405, 450, 510, 546, 578, 630 and 670 nm
Spectrophotometry
Post-sample splitting, maintenance-free
Method
Power Supply
AC 100 - 240V, 50/60Hz ± 1 Hz
Requirements
CPU of 2.0 GHz or greater, more than 4.0 GB of RAM, Hard disk
Computer
more than 40G free space, preloaded with the Windows 7 , win 10
Configuration
operating system; Display resolution should be above 1280*768
Display Resolution;
Printer Supports laser, inkjet and dot matrix printers
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A.8. Options
A.9. Other
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The entire machine is covered by a comprehensive warranty for a full year from the date of
installation. However, damage occurring under the following conditions shall not be covered
by this warranty:
1) Environment in which the machine is used does not meet the requirements
indicated in the manual;
3) Artificial damage;
In the event you have any inquiries or questions while using the instrument, you can always
call our customer support call center.
Attention :
This equipment complies with the emission and immunity requirements of the IEC
61326-2-6:2005
Users have responsibility to guarantee the EMC environment so that machine can
work normally
Cautions :
The analyzer is designed and tested according to IEC/CISPR 11:2010. The device
may cause radio interference in home environment , in which case , you may need to
take measures to mitigate the interference.
It’s forbidden to use machine near strong radiation source which may disturb
the use of machine
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Table 1:
EMC emission
IEC/CISPR 11:2010
Conducted Emission
1Mode-Class A
IEC/CISPR 11:2010
Radiated Emission
Table 2:
EMC immunity
Test Performance
Test item Test Requirment
Standard Criteria
Contact discharge:±2kV、±4kV
IEC
ESD Immunity 61000-4-2: B
Air discharge:±2kV、±4kV、
2008
±8kV
Radiated IEC
3V/m,80MHz~2.0GHz,
Electromagnetic 61000-4-3: A
80%AM
Filed Immunity 2010
IEC
EFT Immunity 61000-4-4: Power cable:±1kV(5/50ns,5kHz) B
2012
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IEC
Power cable:3V,150kHz~
Conducted Immunity 61000-4-6: A
80MHz,80%AM
2013
IEC
Power Frequency
61000-4-8: 3A/m,50/60Hz A
magnetic field
2001
1 cycle , 0%; B
250/300 cycle, 5% C
Definition:
B. The performance or function decline or lose but it can automatically recover during test.
C. The performance or function decline or lose that operator need to intervene or system reset
during test
1) All test samples, such as calibrator and control, are infectious . Please use cotton dipped
in 75% alcohol to clean if there are sample spilled on the instrument surface , otherwise it
may cause biohazard like infection by touching. If there is plenty of liquid spilled and enter
the internal machine, please stop using and disconnect the power cable. Contact with
manufacturer or distributor.
2) The instrument surface should be disinfected completely to minimize the biohazard
when the instrument is carried , being changing location , delivery , maintenance , etc.
Please stop using machine when there is collision , falling on instrument no matter there is
obvious damage on the surface or inside . And please contact with manufacturer or
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distributor.
3) Please contact with manufacturer or distributor when there is problem of machine.
4) It’s suggested to stop using machine or use it after manufacturer’s full inspection and
maintenance of instrument when it reaches its life (5 years )
5) This device may only be operated and used by authorized personnel who have
undergone training provided by manufacturer or authorized representatives of manufacturer.
Host shell ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Host machine
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Host processing part
Host hardware ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Host connecting
○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
cable
Host hydraulic ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
parts
Label ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Cable ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Inlet/Outlet tube ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
Tank ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
○:Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in all the homogeneous
materials for this part is below the limit requirement in Rohs 2.0.
×:Indicates that this toxic or hazardous substance contained in at least one homogeneous
materials for this part is above the limit requirement in Rohs 2.0.
(1):Some part of circuit board involves Pb. During process , Leaded soldered is used.
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Note:The place which marked ―×‖ is because currently there is no replaceable technology or
unit. There is no leak or mutation in 5 years for normal use of machine. It also won’t cause
pollution to the environment or harm to people and property.
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