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1. 160 13 5 1 Vacuum stabilisation poroblems 160 13 5 2 NC UG dele Tm 161 13 6 Flushing Ioude 163 13 6 1 De ionised water 163 13 6 2 MIETEN m 163 13 7 PS SS Sy SSI repartee esse crete ien sateen ec ae tosses E sucess acuceenete 164 13 7 1 Needle not in top position 164 13 7 2 Sample probe fails to go down 165 13 8 PAT DUD ONES RTT 167 13 8 1 Foam in column examples 2590 167 13 8 2 Pipette looks like zebra crossing example 2 168 13 8 3 One air bubble about 5 mm under meniscus examples 5 amp 10 168 13 8 4 One air bubble rising in pipette examples 5 amp 8 168 19 09 Small air bubbles rising in pipette cece eeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeaeeseeeees 168 Auto Compact User Manual Page 11 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Contents 13 8 6 Random air bubbles in popete cc cccecccecseeesecceeceeesseceeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeaes 169 13 9 Leaking PIPEE S en en mmm 171 13 10 Rinse nozzle wash station algnment 172 19 11 Hazy Ce Tel CC 173 13 12 Contaminated instrument ener nnne 174 Sd FUNE et 174 E Sur E Lo lon Fi OM E 175 13159 sepala or eNO Tm 177 13 16 pc 2 8 E eee a EEEE ee eee ee eee eee een 179 13 17 Reagents alarm RENE 179 E ae Nm 181 13 18 1 Fill nozzle does not engage with Dipetie esses 181 13 18 2 Fill nozzle not at fil
2. 4 Column height nnn Warning 5 Measure error Measure error Warning Bubbles on top Warning 7 Limit error Error Page 136 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics MEME Reporting 9 2 2 2 Results at limit errors When this option is set to YES and a limit error occurs results will be printed send to the LIMS When this option is set to NO and a limit error occurs the fields for 30 min ESR 60 min ESR and the temperature corrected ESR are filled with spaces and thus results are not printed send to LIMS The error message in the error field column 10 indicates that at least one of the the limits ESR time dilution rate or column height has been exceeded Together with the sedimentation time and dilution rate which are still printed at the usual position the operator can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the error message Description of the error message L err hhh wwwlttt ccc eL err means it is a limit error e hhh is the 30 minutes ESR e WWW is the 60 minute ESR e ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute result e ccc is the column height Example of a limit error message e Let 42 84 75 200 means 42 mm in the 30 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height e L err 84 75 200 means 84 mm in the 60 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height 9 2
3. Conveyer motor Position rator Titing settings eral cupi i Mixing settings l Humber of turns long mix Je Mixer motor current 0 Number of burns short mix el Mixer motor settings Right of Mixing speed jen a Hold level 30 o Homing speed Da 36 This screen gives excess to 1 Mixer motor on page 97 settings 2 Conveyer motor on page 99 settings 3 Position motor on page 100 Page 96 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Auto Compact program 4 Timing settings on page 103 5 6 1 1 Mixer motor m Sample Un ser E Reagents ZEE Maintenance Settings Service wr nor carter cr aii Serial output settings Mixing settings CB Display mixer motor current Humber of turres long mix PE ij Mixer motor currere 0 Number of burns short mix i This screen gives excess to 1 Mixer motor on page 97 settings 2 Conveyer motor on page 99 settings 3 Position motor on page 100 4 Timing settings on page 103 The following settings need to be set MIXING SETTINGS 1 NUMBERS OF TURNS FOR LONG MIX e This is the first mix of a new sample rack The minimum mix value is set default for 8 mixing 2 NUMBERS OF TURNS SORT MIX Auto Compact User Manual Page 97 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program e After the Mixing interval time a second mix is started the number o
4. 64 5 4 1 4 Prime de ionized water 64 941 5 Prime DISIBIOOEE IL E 64 5 4 1 6 Prime all units ec ccc cece seca ecceeceeeaseceeceeececeeeeeeseeceeeseeeeeseesaeeaseeeeeaes 64 5 4 1 7 Wash each opette ccccccceccecceeeceeceeeeeeteeteeeseeseeeeeseeseeeseeseeseesaeees 64 5 4 1 8 Wash only sample pipettes ccccecceccseeeeeeseeeeeeeseteeeeeesseeseeeeenaeees 64 5 4 1 9 Wash all pipettes casa ETE LET 65 oe NI MEE UE we I 9 ae ne ee een eer ee eee 65 5 4 1 11 Fill and Clean with cleaning adapter 0 nann0nnnnnnannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnnnne 65 5 4 1 12 Fill and Clean without cleaning adapter 66 5 4 1 13 End of day wash Drocedure 67 SR a Ge SON O ee et TOIT 67 5 4 2 1 Check sensors screen short 69 5 4 2 2 Check sensors in service mode eee seeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeteeeeeeaeeeseeaaes 70 SAi2 0 FILSIOD SCASOM E I 5 4 2 4 Temperature Sensor en nnh nennen nsns nnne nnns I SE NW Re Wl E T 71 9 4 2050 Diluent NOW SENSON EE 71 5 4 2 7 Separator sensor 71 e E WOW SOIISOF EE 71 0 4 2 9 Measure sensor esee rne nsns ren sias se nsa sre sen ssa sens 71 5 4 3 Display error history assesscensexckbtnttenaetutuv tiene auetuuenet2 hus xxocKaene Eau dudas Se mU ON neEdUE 72 5 4 4 Display maintenance biston 73 549 Maintenance La e E 74 5 4 5 1 Maintenance info overview cccccceccceeeeeeesseeseeeseeeeeteeeeeeesneeeneeeneeeaes 75 340 6 EEN 75 5 4 7 End of day wash schedule settngs 76 5 4 8
5. Start fill and clean procedure Put the adapter in the Input pool and select MAINTENANCE tab and PRIME CLEAN the FILL AND CLEAN key The adapter will be transported to the needle piercing position by the gripper The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started 1 When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to the home position and the adapter is moved to the release position and will be released to the End pool Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 1 2 hours to complete Vacuum pressure check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FLOW SENSOR box Compact InteRRliner version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 If the flow is not in range there might be a blockage in the vacuum flow line to the flow sensor Fill Stop sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FILL SENSOR box Filling stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Diluter Start sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select DILUTOR START SENSOR box Diluter start sensor 400 700 Measure sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK MEASURE SENSOR box Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Temperature sensor Auto Compact User Manual Page 339 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact e Goto tab MAI
6. This fills the dispenser system with the chlorine solution After the prime sequence stops press the button Prime diluent 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the Chlorine solution Leave the chlorine solution in the system for 15 minutes Take the diluent suction tube out of the chlorine solution Wipe the tube with clean and dry with a tissue Take hot de ionised water 80 C Use the Prime diluent function After the prime sequence stops press button Prime diluent 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the hot water Clean the diluent bottle with hot de ionised water 80 C Refill the diluent bottle with fresh diluent solution Use the Prime diluent function After the prime sequence stops press button Prime diluent 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the fresh diluent solution Page 298 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RW mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact RR mechatronics Work instruction Number 196 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Cleaning liquid separator Version 2 Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2004 Cleaning the liquid separator 169 1 1 To remove the liquid separator from the Compact Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Remove the liquid separator Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Disconnect the silicon tube from the bo
7. e No End of day wash The function is not active e Immediately The function runs immediately after pressing the OK key e Only once The function runs only once at the selected time e Weekdays The function runs only on the working days Mo Fr at the selected time e Daily The function runs on a daily base at the selected time 2 Select the time of the day in hours and minutes for the selected option Pressing the OK button activates the settings Auto Compact User Manual Page 127 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics M S S li I Reporting 9 REPORTING The StaRRsed Auto Compact is able to handle different types of protocols The selection is made in SERVICE SERIAL OUTPUT SETTING 9 1 Protocols A protocol is a set of rules governing the communication and the transfer of data between machines as in a computer system Also a formal set of rules and procedures to be followed during a request for information before data is transferred between machines and computer systems The following protocols can be selected for data transfer to the Laboratory data processor computer No Serial output MECHATRONICS 01 bidirectional on page 237 MECHATRONICS 02 unidirectional on page 245 Sysmex SE 9000 on page 269 Sysmex SE 9000 unidirectional on page 273 Sysmex R 3500 on page 261 Sysmex R 3500 unidirectional on page 265 Compact bidirectional on page 251 Compact uniderectional Appendix String format for StaRRsed on
8. mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix String format Vesmatic CR SP XX SP SP AAAAAAAAAAAAA SP NNN SP cr 24 data characters Total length 25 characters Data consists if 30 min method is switched to OFF z m s Eendan enor number Gee able fornumbertransiaion Tet Je 21 23 E and an error number see table for number translation Text Sp EN Data consists if 30 min method is switched to ON Patient identification text AAAAAAAAAAAAA Auto Compact User Manual Page 235 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact If error is detected 1 E and an error number see table for number translation Sp EN Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx number made up of xx digits O 9 ASCII 30 39 Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 The following error codes are defined ENT Er No ceis pesmafund Eror E2_ ESR Probabiy gt 140 re E1 E2 Note If the Compact is switch to the 30 min method the output string has the same format The Compact automatics apply the conversion table to the 60 minute method If temperature correction is switched on the ESR value will be the temperature corrected ESR value Page 236 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Appendix Protocol MECHATRONICS 01 bidirectional MECHATRONICS 01 request workorder record a
9. 1 3 Sedimentation measurement principle The automatic reading of the Westergren sedimentation pipettes is carried out by moving an optical sensor along the pipettes While the sensor is moving a reading is made every 0 25 mm The sensor is reading the absorption of infra red light through the Westergren pipette filled with blood From these readings values at a number of absorption levels are determined All absorption figures are relative to the darkest and lightest reading darkest 100 and the lightest 0 absorption respectively By definition the levels are 87 5 Cells plasma separation 50 0 Meniscus detection 75 0 Hazy detection hary 25mm har 10 25 mm 215 hazy 10 mm ID Gear lt 3mm 3 j 100 c clear hazy 10 mm out off aynarrucaly determined arca pear SO 100 150 200 250 pipet eaumn bottom ecdimernialion 110mm height Graphic showing typical absorption values of a sample 1 4 Data backup The StaRRsed Auto Compact has its own external computer This means that important collected data is stored together with a backup file on the hard disk of the external computer Important system settings like needle depth are kept in an internal Flash Eprom inside the Instrument In case of corrupted files the program will automatically load and use the backup files This means that important data is kept irrespective of a power failure or if the instrument is un intention
10. E70 is the error code and the text in the status line Can t home mixer Rack not on mix position Mixer motor send to home position but position grabber motor is not on the MIX position e Check the position motor For error numbers and details see the Appendix Error list Auto Compact on page 206 13 21 3 Check the mixer The mixer is integrated with the rack grabber and will start mixing as soon the first barcode label is read Check the movement during the mixing and check the mixer has enough clearance to turn Check the following settings in SERVICE RACK UNIT MIXER amp CONVEYER MOTOR e Number of turns long mix default 8 This is the first mix of a new rack e Number of turn s short mix default 1 This is the second third etc mix of the same rack Auto Compact User Manual Page 185 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 22 Communications The following error numbers E30 till E37 are related to ACK NACK handshake communications between the Auto Compact and the Host Computer e Check the communication cable between the Auto Compact and Host computer e Check the serial port settings Baudrate ect e Check protocol settings e Check Host Computer settings e After changing the settings did not save settings 13 23 Not reading the barcode In some cases the default settings for reading a barcode label are not acceptable The barcode reader needs to be re adjusting for a better
11. ESRSR 123456789 R 31 bytes Sample result e Checksum ON OFF user defined e 30 minute output ON OFF user defined The sample result will be output according to the standard Compact StaRRsed ESR string See String format for StaRRsed If the host computer receives the result string it should reply by sending an ACK or a NACK e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives an ACK it will start sending the next result e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a NACK it will send the result string again After 3 attempts it will start sending the next result e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact does not get any response from the host timeout 10 sec it will send the result string again After 3 attempts it will stop communication and generate an error Auto Compact User Manual Page 257 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact OPUS string format stx PPPPPPPPPP www WWW AAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr H eot Checksum OFF 60 min stx 80 data characters cr If etx CS eot Checksum ON 60 min Data consists if 30 min output is switched to OFF Poston Deserto O Fem S 20 22 30 Aspect Text AAAAAAAAA x m Ppemmbr Im 39 41 Sedimentation time XXX TTT o fec Te EDTA message MMMMMMMMMM CS 1 byte checksum 256 modulo 256 ASCII string sum OR 128 ASCII string sum the ASCII sum of all preceding c
12. End of day wash Options ccccceccceecesececeeeceeeeceeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeesaeeeaes 77 9 General EE 78 Page 8 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Contents 5 5 1 ON and OFF selechon nennen nennen nns 80 Se INUINIGIICA OU RET 81 5 5 3 Language selection cccccecccsecceeeceeccsecceecceecceeeeaecauecauecaeeseeesseesaeeseesceeeaaes 81 S94 COU SS CON WON beer 82 5 5 4 1 Control CGarousel 83 5 0 4 2 Flow test potentiometer mean cece eeceeeseeteeeeeeeeeeeeseeseeeeeeaeeees 84 e E EC DE Flow test e E 85 5 5 4 4 Flow e De EE 86 5 5 4 5 Flow test leakage 87 5 5 4 6 Flow test Fill sensor ar 88 5 5 4 7 Flow test Fill sensor dass 89 994 0 FIOW test Stari eee eee ono eee eee ene eer a en eee eee 90 5 549 Setnew rinse DOSIMION sissies enge ENEE EEN EES ENEE SEENEN 91 pos WON dl e CN 92 5 5 5 1 Dilution adjustment 60 till 140 0 ccc ccceeeceeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeeeeeeseeeens 92 5 5 5 2 Dilution error detection O till Zap 93 0 5 5 9 Auto dilution adjust 2 vccsiccswesetanevnniueatsndicoiwnedivnsndisdewesdeadasendaicdedeewentbediansdets 93 5 5 5 4 Diluent flow check 94 onc ME Blut le e GE 94 5 5 6 1 Results at limit eor 95 D0 SERVICES SCOE crain Tm 95 Ot RCS e ne cases are sess ESO TOTEM 96 Oe licks Mer ee E 97 96 1 2 CONVEY MOTOT EE 99 NN NS MEN o client lO EE 100 DOT MMN Edi EE 103 5 6 2 COMPACT SCTMINGS nos ccncscccciecensccesesienevescbecnaben
13. Faulty Outer needle motor Faulty Sample probe motor Check if needles are blocked Faulty motor drivers on the needle board Page 216 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechetronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Maintenance schedule Maintenance schedule StaRRsed Compact InteRRliner and Auto Compact Once E Sample volume 200 Per day Daily Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 amount T peseme mm mne n ER iL Im check Measure sensors a0 s0 c0 II 1 l Ced fismerss urxs O 1 L eck Flow sensor Abs oao II II neck __ Flow sensor abs onss oaar onas 1 me 1 Il II II LLLI LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL LLL Clean diluter every 183 days Based on 3000 Run titana clean prooedre Cleaning agent every 2 em one o Comectorvazounranns J III II omg cm enee gue 9 To I je Jeuegb me Auto Compact User Manual Page 217 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechetronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact emmer mex Poso III Isi 1 awawass0so Joe setmg 1 II Isi II eme om Outerneedeassemby T s eme cm Sample Probe assemoy 39 ogemee check Timing ben 750mm T es lawoa200001 Joe Timingbet comm 1 III 39 Dug
14. HISTORY screen on page 40 far Cre REAGENTS screen on page 59 l MAINTENANCE screen on page 62 setting screen General settings on page 78 E s password protected 3964 Service screen on page 95 password protected 3964 im d i dn UN a Auto Compact User Manual Page 33 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program m 5 1 Sample screen J Sample 1 History ce L3 30min method STAR SED Compr d MI a MT e 5 Ma 3 2 1 Auto Compact Y2 23 22 06 2010 12 29 44 The main menu is displayed during operation To access other menus select the required tab on the display and press the mouse button To access the other sub menus in the selected tab select the required button and press the mouse button The following screens are selectable via the associated tabs SAMPLE screen on page 34 HISTORY screen on page 40 REAGENTS screen on page 59 MAINTENANCE Screen on page 62 SETTINGS screen on page 78 SERVICE screen on page 95 DS E m Page 34 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program The above picture is an example of the SAMPLE screen of the Compact in the normal operation mode If the Service mode button with light is shown in the Status line the Compact is running in the service mode The User Manual button is also in the stat
15. Needle exchange 1 Install new sample probe ESRIO50909 together with a new outer needle VERAO59009 2 Slide the new sample probe into the new outer needle 3 Install new sample probe ESRIO50909 and make sure the Sample probe has a new O ring QWLV05003 together with the new outer needle VERAO59009 4 Putthe sample probe in the outer needle Replace the needles onto the needle assemble 6 Tighten the sample probe Do not over tighten the sample probe in the T piece Y piece or it will crack or strip the threading inside the block 7 Replace the correct tubes on the outer needle Fasten the outer needle bolt Do not over tighten the screw 9 Replace the cover on the Rack unit p a Auto Compact User Manual Page 315 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 192 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Fill and Clean with adapter Instrument Auto Compact Revision Draft February 2005 Cleaning agent preparation Auto Compact Fill and clean 192 1 1 Fill the clean adapter up with hot de ionised water till the first mark in the adapter 180 ml 2 Add the cleaning agent QRRO010905 to the adapter till the second marker in the adapter 18 ml 3 Place the two caps on the adapter and mix well 4 Insert the adapter onto the in pool selection Page 316 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruct
16. New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 163 1 Du Drum ESO IS Open left Cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Auto Compact User Manual Page 321 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RR mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit oa r3 E Cleaning agent preparation Auto Compact Fill and clean 192 1 1 Fill the clean adapter up with hot de ionised water till the first mark in the adapter 180 ml 2 Add the cleaning agent QRRO010905 to the adapter till the second marker in the adapter 18 ml 3 Place the two caps on the adapter and mix well 4 Insert the adapter onto the in pool selection Page 322 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Fill and clean eas Use Fill amp Clean adapter OM Start fill and clean procedure Put the adapter in the Input pool and select MAINTENANCE tab and PRIME CLEAN the FILL AND CLEAN key
17. The temperature is corrected to the standard value of 18 C and ESR s may be read after one hour or 30 minutes A foretell one hour result is presented in the 30 minute mode Auto Compact User Manual Page 17 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RK mechetronics Instrument description Results of the test are expressed in millimeters This data together with the patient ID number is sent to the laboratory computer along with the sedimentation time used 60 or 30 minutes the temperature and the dilution ratio Page 18 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Instrument description The StaRRsed Auto Compact analyser consists of the following units StaRRsed Compact analyzer e ESR measuring instrument with a belt holding 84 precision s bore glass Westergren pipettes e Automated aspiration of the sample tube e Automated dilution of EDTA blood sample with citrate e Automated measurement of ESR after 30 or 60 minutes e Automated cleaning and drying of pipettes StaRRsed Rack e Add on unit for sampling and rack handling e Barcode reader for sample identification e Rack transport unit e Automatic mixing of sample tubes before sampling e Needle unit e Diluter module PC with touch screen LCD monitor e Windows based platform e Dedicated instrument software e Optional network connections e USB port Auto Compact User Manual Page 19 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Instrument description mechetro
18. We recommend that this procedure is carried out by dealers service engineers The following items need to be replaced annually Replace all the tubing Replace the waste pump motor ESRI090920 Replace Waste pump cassette ESRI0O90921 Replace blue Vacuum filter disc Part no QWLV040003 Replace Fill block washer Part no ESRIO30906 Check the outer needle and sample probe and replace if necessary Replace waste container filter disc QWLV040001 Replace Pinch valve tubing Part no ESRI 010246 9 Replace the Teflon tip of syringe on the Diluter assembly 10 Check Waste pump motor assembly and replace if necessary ESRI0090920 2S eae Se Do c Check the pipette valves bodies and replace if necessary 84 pieces QTST040001 See appendix maintenance schedule Appendix Maintenance schedule 7 Page 148 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Data safety management 12 DATA SAFETY MANAGEMENT The StaRRsed Auto Compact has its own external computer This means that important collected data is stored together with a backup file on the hard disk of the external computer Important system settings are kept in an internal Flash Eprom inside the instrument In case of corrupted files the program will automatically load and use the backup files This means that important data is kept irrespective of a power failure or if the instrument is un intentionally turned off After the start up procedure the soft
19. lt Pipette data will be lost gt NOTE Before executing this function check carefully if there are samples in the pipette belt that need to be measured Any remaining samples will be washed away and will NOT be measured Page 64 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 1 9 Wash all pipettes e Wash all pipettes All pipettes on the pipette belt are washed and dried ones A warning is shown on the display lt Pipette data will be lost gt NOTE Before executing this function check carefully if there are samples in the pipette belt that need to be measured Any remaining samples will be washed away and will NOT be measured 5 4 1 10 Fill and Clean e Fill amp Clean This button starts the Fill amp Clean procedure During prolonged use of the instrument proteins are building up in the Westergren pipettes which need to be removed using a strong cleaning agent This function fills all pipettes with a cleaning agent and removes the cleaning agent after a specified time 5 4 1 11 Fill and Clean with cleaning adapter The following screen opens Fill amp Clean Automatic fill and clean function each individual pipette on pipette belt will be filled with cleaning solution This cycle takes about 90 minutes The Fill amp Clean function is part of the monthly maintenance procedure A warning is shown on the display Pipette data will be lost gt Fill and clean
20. 10 11 12 13 14 15 t6 17 t8 SP R SP cs em Definition of the string STX and ETX are at fixed position first 1 and last 31th position respectively SP Space character 20 E Capital letter E S Capital letter S R Capital letter R 1 18 Position of the sample identification left adjusted and filled up with spaces at the end of the string cs Checksum one char 00 FF EXOR sum off all the data OR 128 R At position 28 means that this is the Request string STX Char 02 ETX Char 03 Auto Compact User Manual EERE Page 255 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Sample conformation string definition replied by the host computer to perform an ESR test Fs se e sTR sTR Se 3 2 eleele To a s ss eel 8x Y Capital Y at position 28 of the string Sample refuse string definition replied by the host computer to skip the ESR test Fs se e sR STRIS 3 2 2 T4 Ts 8 2 T8 To as ss 67 0 SP es ex N Capital N at position 28 of the string If either the host computer as well the StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a string it should reply by sending an Acknowledge char 06 if the string is found okay If either the host computer as well the StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a string it should reply by sending a Non Acknowledge char 15 if the string is found faulty Checksum ON OFF always ON After sending the request string the StaRRsed Auto
21. After a normal aspiration the Westergren pipette must be free of air bubbles see the first example The following diagram indicates different types of blood columns that may appear in the pipettes Air bubbles can affect the sedimentation and are mostly reported as errors If air bubbles are visible in the pipette check the following bw 13 8 1 Foam in column examples 3 amp 9 1 Check that the sample probe O ring is not leaking 2 Check that tube connections are not leaking 3 Check the fill nozzle condition Auto Compact User Manual Page 167 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting 4 nspect for any cracks or deep scratches in the base that holds the fill nozzle washer or O ring 5 Check for air in diluter system 6 Check transparent T piece or Y piece block for cracks 13 8 2 Pipette looks like zebra crossing example 2 If this always occurs in the same pipette check the bottom of the pipette for the following 1 Glass may be chipped e Replace pipette 2 Dirt e g dried blood e Clean the pipette e Check disinfectant flow at the rinse nozzle 3 Perpendicularity and straightness of the bottom face e Replace pipette If this happens randomly or with each pipette check the following 1 Fill nozzle O ring or flat washer 2 Fill nozzle alignment to pipette e Check the nozzle arm is tight on the rear vertical shaft Usually engineer s assistance is required 13 8 3 One ai
22. Auto Compact program 5 5 4 2 Flow test potentiometer mean per Tir 12 4 2010 10 37 51 Before the confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Page 84 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Ri mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 3 Flow test flow per Tir Before the confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Auto Compact User Manual Page 85 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 4 Flow test absolute per Tio D D f H T T SEELEN a Before the confirmation of the function the warning lt PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Page 86 Auto Compact User Manu
23. Basics of Bio safety 25 baud rate 104 Bidirectional 345 Bubbles on top 140 C Carousel control 78 82 83 92 94 Carousel e 35 Check list 123 Check sensors 62 67 68 70 95 Check sensors in service mode 68 69 70 Check sensors screen short 69 Check the mixer 183 185 Check the sensors in service mode 144 Checksum 221 Citrate mode 345 Cleaning solution 121 Close 75 Communications e 186 Compact connected to 108 Compact settings e 95 104 Compact stalls 157 COMPACT SYSTEM MESSAGES 141 Contaminated instrument e 174 Control Carousel 83 Conveyer motor e 96 97 99 100 103 D Daily 127 143 Data backup 15 DATA SAFETY MANAGEMENT 149 Page 347 Index De ionised water 121 163 Diluent flow check e 94 Diluent flow sensor 71 Diluent QRR 010931 120 Diluter e 159 Diluter errors 159 Diluter settings 78 82 92 94 Diluter start 71 Dilution adjustment 60 till 140 e 92 Dilution error detection O till 25 93 Dilution principle 14 Disinfectant 163 Disinfectant QRR 010932 121 Display error history 62 72 96 Display error history Service 116 Display maintenance history 62 73 Display maintenance history Service 96 115 Display patient results 40 43 44 Display pipette data 40 41 Display rack history e 36 40 46 Display rack status 40 48 Display reagent history 60 Display Sample history 40 42
24. Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 10 11 Sample ID Hh ESR Tc Aspect Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 42 84 75 CLEAR 17 30 23 EDTA 972005002 5 14 13 Hazy 10m 18 30 23 EDTA m 972005003 8 22 21 Hazy lt 25m 19 30 23 EDTA m 972005004 32 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 30 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 2 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 30 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 21 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 2 5 5 CLEAR 22 30 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 30 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L err 42 84 75 200 972005001 25 30 23 L err 84 EDTA 75 200 Auto Compact User Manual Page 195 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Patient number Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes 9 Temperature in degrees Centigrade
25. Page 331 mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Waste Cassette 166 2 1 2 Replace the pinch valve tube ESRI010246 205 1 2 3 Disconnect the two tubes from the waste pump cassette Press levers at three o clock and nine o clock positions and pull at the same time Clean peristaltic pump motor shaft using a tissue soaked in alcohol j E nien 1 Remove the old blotting washer 1 See ESRI090026 b A y Place the new blotting washer ESRI090026 Insert new waste pump cassette ESRI0909271 until it clicks into place Connect the two tubes to new waste pump cassette Open the left cover Pull the tube out the pinch vale Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom connector and the top connector Remove the tube Connect the silicon tube to the bottom connector and the top connector Push the tube in the pinch vale Close the left cover Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes 2 Go to tab MAINTENANCE and perform the End of day wash procedure function when Fill amp Clean is used End of day wash is not required 3 Check system for leakage 4 Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks 5 Check that l
26. Search in exemple Wi EE Ne Auto Compact User Manual Page 107 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered Select which port the Auto COMPACT IS CONNECTED TO No need to change the default setting ASRL1 INSTR Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen Select Compact connected to Select which PRINTER PORT is connected to the printer Ne need to change the default setting ASRL10 INSTR Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen SELECT BARCODE READER is used in the Auto Compact for selection which barcode reader is used No need for re select the barcode reader This setting is set by the factory Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen Setting for the OUTER NEEDLE DEPTH No need to change the default 51 0 mm setting Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen e f SEARCH IN EXAMPLE HISTORY is OFF this file will not selectable in the history window e If search in example history is ON this will is selectable in the history window Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen 5 6 3 1 Printer port Select which PRINTER PORT is connected to the printer Ne need to change the default setting ASRL1
27. This chapter may help to solve the most common faults and explain why a specific problem occurs A lot of the problems or errors are due to a lack of maintenance Remember that this instrument operates with a considerable amount of whole blood virtually undiluted stores it in a pipette for one hour and then cleans pipettes for re use Therefore it is important to keep to the maintenance schedules It is recommended that trained service personnel checks and applies service to the instrument at least once a year Errors which are not explained in this section can usually not be solved by the operator Refer to the Service manual for more information available only in English The error numbers are displayed in the PC software Auto Compact User Manual Page 151 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 1 Peristaltic pumps The Peristaltic pumps are located under the Waste bottle housing assembly flap RIN SOLU gt N ALINE 1 Check the rinse tube condition It may be worn or leaking or incorrectly fitted Check the pick up tube in the rinse container it may have become detached from the tube connector in the cap See WI 162 rinse tube replacement on page 284 2 Check rinse solution level in rinse solution container e If the level is insufficient a message is displayed and the alarm sounds 3 One of the tubes carrying the rinse solution may be blocked or kinked 13 1 2 Rinse solution sp
28. possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 60 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 84 75 200 972005001 25 60 23 L err 84 EDTA 75 200 Auto Compact User Manual Page 131 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Reporting 1 Patient number 2 Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active 3 Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 4 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes 9 Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode po wx Ee 9 2 1 1 Analyzers Error code messages Analyzers ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined o ses 4 Column height nnn Warning 5 Measure error Measure error Warning Bubbles on top Warning 7 Limit error Error Page 132 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics MEME Reporting 9 2 1 2 Results at limit errors When this option is set to YES and a limit error occurs results will be printed send to the LIMS When this option is set to NO and a limit error occurs the fields for 30 min ESR
29. 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode gt oY gt ot Ee This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined ME Sample is clear Sample is Hazy 10 Sample is Hazy 25 Sample is Hazy gt 25 Analyzers ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined SE No cells plasma found ESR Probably 140 mm 7 Limit error Error Page 196 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Default settings Auto Compact SETTINGS gt GENERAL SETTINGS General settings EDTA mode On On Display graph Off Off Sample probe protection Auto Compact User Manual Page 197 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact SETTINGS gt LIMIT SETTINGS General settings software Factory Setting Client Settings Default Setting Send results time No No exceeded O No Send results dilution N errors Send results column height errors AE S SERVICE gt RACK UNIT SETTINGS Mixer motor settings Software Default Setting Factory Setting Client Settings Mixing direction Right Right Set serial output comport Software EE Default Setting Factory Setting Client Settings Serial output comport l o ASRL INSTR l o ASRL INSTR Page
30. 12 2008 11 39 58 E2 Communication error Board Needle 56 Command 28 TWSR 0 E 3 GB 12 2000 11 39 58 IC Retry 2 Board Needle 4 Command 28 TwSR 0 E 3 06712 2008 11 39 58 HC Retry 2 Board Diuter 50 Command 28 TWSR 0 E OM 2 2008 11 33 58 1c 2 Board Rack tse Command 28 TWSR a SCH 12 iz Board Nozzle 56 Command 28 TWSR Sch 1 Board Needle 54 Command 06 12 2008 11 39 55 IIC Retry 1 Board Diuter 60 Command 28 TWSR 08 12 2008 11 39 26 IC Retry 1 Board Drive 58 Command OB 2 2008 11 39 28 IIC Retry 1 Board Nozze 56 Command 23 TWSR D E 3 08 12 2008 11 38 57 Ez Communication error Board Rack 60 Command ZB TWSA 0 E 3 i m BR 2 8 SCH dE gases ii TNT uu EN 0E 06 12 2006 11 23 13 IC Retry 2 Board Needle 0 DE 08 12 2008 11 38 13 IC Retry 1 Board Rack 58 Command 2B TWSR 0 E 3 DE D E gg OB 12 2008 11 38 13 IIC Retry 1 Gu Sie Command Ee TWSR DE OB 12 2008 11 38 13 DC Retry 1 IF Page 115 R mechetronics Auto Compact program e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered This list contains a log of all the maintenance what is
31. 140 mm Too many borders found Auto Compact User Manual Page 267 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM Column height nnn Warning np Bubbles on top Warning Page 268 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Sysmex SE9000 protocol SE9000 Sample data record format 234 bytes This is a modified data record from SE9000 without instrument ID Parameter Month Year Rack no Tube position no Sample data record format 234 bytes fe soe Month 3 march 00 Year 00 2000 1234 Rack number 1234 Tube position in rack 5 ID information 1 4 Barcode from barcode label E NEM Patient number Sample ID number POSITIVE count ERROR func ERROR result Auto Compact User Manual Page 269 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact 01200 Temperature in degr Celsius i e 12 degr n 01200 Sedimentation time in minutes ie 12 min MCHC 12300 30 minute ESR value 123 n a Not applicable SE 9000 Sample data flag record format 131 bytes ramea elm Text distinction code 1 D 1 B E Month 2 03 Month 3 march Tube position no Tube position in rack 5 ID information Barcode from barcode label Sample ID number ke AE Patient number Fas fo oa SE9000 Inquiry data record format 21 bytes Parameter COME Comm
32. 30 minutes ESR WWW is the 60 minute ESR ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute ESR ccc is the column height ddd is the 120 minute ESR if applicable L err 123 89 200 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 243 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Protocol MECHATRONICS 02 unidirectional 2 254 255 256 STX Data 253 characters ETX of Data field Bytes Comment Start of text 1 STX Text distinction code ESRRE text 1 2 10 20 30 40 70 Reserved spaces 15 85 10 95 5 100 ESR 30 minutes mm h 5 105 E S R in mm 60 minute mm h 5 110 ESR 60 minutes temperature corrected mm h 5 115 ESR 120 minutes mm h 5 120 Reserved spaces 0 130 5 135 5 Left aligned followed by spaces Instrument ID If applicable Sample ID text text ddmmyyyy Text format E g 01012010 January 1 2010 hhmm Text format E g 0001 0 01 24 hour clock XXXXX Aspiration date Aspiration time XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX If applicable text See section Sample codes Sample code XXXXX Aspect code XXXXX See section Aspect codes Auto Compact User Manual Page 245 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact ERR SCH m m 175 Limit error message results Text left aligned followed by spaces XX number digits 0 9 with leading spaces Non specified positions are filled with spaces Page 246 Auto Compact User Manual Ve
33. 60 min ESR and the temperature corrected ESR are filled with spaces and thus results are not printed send to LIMS The error message in the error field column 10 indicates that at least one of the the limits ESR time dilution rate or column height has been exceeded Together with the sedimentation time and dilution rate which are still printed at the usual position the operator can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the error message Description of the error message L err hhh wwwlttt ccc eL err means it is a limit error e hhh is the 30 minutes ESR e WWW is the 60 minute ESR e ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute result e ccc is the column height Example of a limit error message e Let 42 84 75 200 means 42 mm in the 30 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height e L err 84 75 200 means 84 mm in the 60 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height Auto Compact User Manual Page 133 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Reporting 9 2 2 Report 30 Minute mode 4 4 4 4 4 REPORT EXAMPLE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sample ID Hh ESR Tc Aspect Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 42 84 75 CLEAR 17 30 23 EDTA 972005002 5 14 13 Hazy 10m 18 30 23 EDTA m 972005003 8 22 21 Hazy lt 25m 19 30 23 EDTA m
34. 7 IVD IVD is short for In Vitro Diagnostic This kind of diagnostic is performed on biological samples in a test tube or more generally in a controlled environment outside a living organism n vitro means in glass in Latin M 16 1 1 1 8 MRN MRN is short for Master Registration Number It is used as an identification number for any manual for Mechatronics products T 16 1 1 1 9 The sedimentation of blood cells is a temperature dependent process To achieve comparable results temperature correction should always be used The ESR results are then corrected to the value they would have been at the standard temperature of 18 3 C Temperature correction Page 345 Glossary of Terms U 16 1 1 1 10 Unidirectional Unidirectional communication means that there is only one way communication from the StaRRsed Auto Compact to the HOST Only sample results and result related messages are send W 16 1 1 1 11 WI WI is short for Work Instruction and is used with an index number for a range of work instructions Page 346 mechatronics Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics 17 INDEX 3 30 Minute method 131 133 135 149 193 195 6 60 Minute method 131 135 193 195 A Accessory kit e 22 Actuator 115 Advanced 96 117 Air bubbles 140 167 All pumps OFF 111 Analyser 139 Analyser ERROR e 139 Analyzers Error code messages 132 136 Appendix 30 min
35. 972005004 32 6 7 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 30 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 2 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 30 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 21 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 2 5 5 CLEAR 22 30 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 30 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 42 84 75 200 972005001 25 30 23 L err 84 EDTA 75 200 Auto Compact User Manual Page 135 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Reporting 1 Patient number 2 Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active 3 Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 4 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes 9 Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode po wx Ee 9 2 2 1 Analyzers Error code messages Analyzers ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined o ses
36. All reagent bottles have level detectors the display shows which reagent bottle s is are empty e Prepare new reagent as described in section Installation Reagents preparation Waste bottle full message e The waste container also has a level detector If the Waste bottle full message is indicated on the display the Compact will stop the rinse and fill cycle until a new or empty container has been installed Fatal Separator error e The Separator container has also a level detector If the Fatal Separator error message is indicated on the display the Compact will stop the rinse cycle until the separator is empty e The cause of this problem can be foam or the waste pump is not working The Compact will continue to measure and send the ESR results on time to the printer but the rinse and fill sequences are stopped until the error solved Page 200 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact During the start up sequence all the positioning sensors are tested if incorrect the instrument will generate test messages 1 Test fill nozzle unit e Checks position of the fill nozzle unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 2 Test rinse unit e Checks position of the rinse unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 3 Test measure unit e Checks position of the measure unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned b
37. Check position gripper motor Home sensor Position gripper motor is faulty Position gripper motor is blocked Motor driver on rack board is faulty Check position motor belt See E61 See E61 e Check height of the tubes in the rack Check gripper sensor e Check rack adapter See E61 e Check mixer motor settings Mixer motor is blocked Mixer motor is faulty Mixer motor driver on rack board is faulty e Check mixer motor belt See E61 Check the position motor See E61 E72 Not on position Gripper did not reach its given See E61 position by the user E73 Position motor error Could not send the racks on Check the position motor Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 213 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Position motor is on IN the In pool to the first stop position position Could not start the conveyer belt motor because the position gripper is on the IN position E74 Position motor error Not Could not release the rack Check the position motor on position OUT from the gripper because the position gripper motor is not on the OUT position E75 Position motor error Not Could not send start the Check the position motor on position IN conveyer belt motor the rack into the gripper because the position gripper motor is not on the IN position E76 Can t start mixing long Could not start the mixer Check
38. Compact User Manual Page 35 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 1 5 Pipette Pipette This is a graphical representation of the pipette It is generated from the results of the ESR measurement It can be used to locate possible air bubbles 5 1 6 Rack Rack This is a representation of a rack in process Empty positions indicate that no sample tube was detected at that position The combinations of the pictograms have the following meaning WI w l Barcode could not be read read failure ex Barcode was read correctly but ESR is not required for this ox 4 III WC sample ooooon0941 ut EIS ESR is required and waiting to be done mme wu ok De Dooooooese mu Ae ESR was measured but with fill errors ESR was measured successfully After processing the rack the information of the rack is transferred to the DISPLAY RACK HISTORY on page 46 screen 5 1 7 Sample mode button Sample mode button This is the button to start or stop the run mode of the instrument 5 1 8 Version information Version 1ntormstrohn Shows the version information of the software 5 1 9 Manual input sample ID Manual input sample ID This window can be used for manual input of a barcode from a sample tube Page 36 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 1 10 Sample information Sample information After measurement the re
39. DISPLAY ERROR HISTORY on page 72 DISPLAY MAINTENANCE HIST on page 73 MAINTENANCE INFO on page 74 Pro E RN S Page 62 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics 5 4 1 Prime Clean C i Sample T History Reagents a Maintenance Settings TS Wach each pipette C EE Wash only sample pipettes CC Se wash all pipettes Auto Compact program m Service Ed When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE All maintenance functions for the fluid system are grouped under button PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN 5 4 1 1 Prime Rinse solution e Prime Rinse solution After each measurement the pipettes are washed and dried automatically After reagent change the fluid system must be primed to fill the relevant tubes with reagent and remove air Use this button to perform the automatic priming cycle for this reagent 5 4 1 2 Prime Saline e Prime Saline After each aspiration the outer needle sample probe and fill nozzle are washed with saline After reagent change the fluid system must be primed to fill the relevant tubes with reagent and remove air Use this button to perform the automatic priming cycle for this reagent Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 63 mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 4 1 3 Prime Diluent e Prime Diluent The Diluter prime cycle is 5 strokes of the syringe After reagent ch
40. Fill the clean adapter up with hot de ionised water till the first mark in the adapter 180 ml 2 Add the cleaning agent QRRO010905 to the adapter till the second marker in the adapter 18 ml 3 Place the two caps on the adapter and mix well 4 Insert the adapter onto the in pool selection Page 146 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Maintenance Fill and clean Pi pette data will be lost do Use Fill amp Clean adapter OM Start fill and clean procedure Put the adapter in the Input pool and select MAINTENANCE tab and PRIME CLEAN the FILL AND CLEAN key The adapter will be transported to the needle piercing position by the gripper The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started 1 When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to the home position and the adapter is moved to the release position and will be released to the End pool Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 75 hours to complete Erroneous haziness looks more like haemolytic plasma than normal hazy plasma If there is an abnormal number of hazy aspects check the dispenser system carefully and clean it if in any doubt Symptoms for a contaminated instrument 1 If more than 3 5 out of 20 measurements are reported HAZY 2 Poor meniscus may be reported 3 Incorr
41. Josues aqnj aues __ g CLOSED WHS A J05uss jno yov Jg D WR BESSE HOSS Us YJE RM JE WLS HL SONY HOEY Dos HEI webep uogaseuuos age au EY pases Piuegsspngsuge Jeqgw ONIN neduoc oyw pesuMEIS LOaPOUd SONVTHSHISN JHU NHOH Je9udopma sp Van A amp 8 SOINOYLVHOSW 9 ED ZEF BL Wii Ai nwynalvw Tee S E F ZS0880 vH 3 PIEPT Vo aua LL OL J ella Dore e Tz el podsueu xa li ren PLOGELWHSA Joyoul uornisod LEDGBOV MH 3A Jeposus Jogo ucqimsod GH dal ena eR eJ Ag tnu qox qox poss ZE As ug Aca us picada da apos Por gp ERE KI UE DH DG EC ld RR bel E dp E21 J Ires FER Li HAS Pe Lea ELboGTEOmE rege NIN ra MEN HEN ru pa eae OT Ae Ado amp co890vH3A FL GE HJN A5jou apes mg L D amp BOVH3A Juag uoqisod Dua 6L 08gOvH3A wu ajpasu suu FOQGSOVH3A Gene BODE HSA FEOGEDVH3A 8600680vH3A 900680vH3A Page 191 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Tube connection Auto Compact maser est a mn lea ee PAHIA SjHwIHJHIJH FHL Rue Heu paeap Re fl o E DI Ng MI ELYY urpis OGISHSN TT MGR L Wb L MAal HTA Xp DN midi Nw pri pa LO de adque cODOZ0 vi S000 0vH3A FODOZOV 3A ANN CDD DI N xp ion FOODEOA IMO 8080 01483 S0PF0 0IS3 000 0 v H3A 10401883 Ag S
42. NN du Ei car emm ae E m ESR time Ddunion Temperature Pipette cl LF es Dre 08 09 2008 10 07 08 en 7 133 l g Error code Serd patient resuk to HOST mn Page 44 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program In the window Select date to show results double click on the file name to select the results of the selected date Press Refresh to refresh the list of available files In the window Sample ID type the sample ID information and press Search Press the Options key for the following search options Show today s results Show today s results from a selected time frame of the day Show results of a number of past days Default value is set for 7 days Show results of a specific day Show results of the range between the first selected date to the next selected date From the selected Sample ID detailed information is shown on this screen Sample ID Aspect code ESR 30 min ESR 60 min ESR 60 min T Corr Date time ESR time min Dilution TEMPERATURE C Pipette number Error code Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Sample Identification number Shows the aspect code e g Hazy lt 10 The 30 minute method is used This is the measured 30 minutes value When the 60 minute method is used this is the measured 60 minutes value When the 30 minutes method is used this is the ca culated 60 minutes value Temperature correct
43. O P 4 6 Labels and stickers on containers 4 6 1 Stickers for the onboard reagents bottles WI l STARRSED STARRSED STARRSED WASTE DILUENT RINSE SOLUTION 2500 ml 500 ml 2500 ml Afval Verdunningsvloeistof spoelvloeistof Abfall Verd nnungsl sung Sp ll sung D chets Diluant tamponn solution de rin age Scorie Diluente tamponata Soluzione di lavaggio Desecho Diluyente Soluci n de lavado Residuos Diluente Solu o rinse Bio hazard m X Re RR mechatronics mechatronics mechatronics i d d l l STAR SED SIALZ SED STAR SE DISINFECTANT SALINE DE IONIZED WATER 500 ml 500 ml 500 ml Desinfectievloeistof salineoplossing Demiwater Desinfektionsl sung Salinel sung Aqua dest D sinfectant Solution saline Eau desionis e Disinfettante Soluzione salino Acqua deionizzata Desinfectante Soluci n salino Agua desionizada Disinfectante Solu o saline Agua desionizada Xi Irritant RR RR u RR mechatronics mechatronics mechatronics l J l J CLEANING AGENT ce Art nr 100 ml Auto Compact User Manual Page 31 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 6 2 Stickers of the reagents containers QRR010931 QRRO10934 DILUENT RINSE SOLUTION 5L 20 L du M n Dpudl auur0 DiluamM tamponn Solubon de rincage p Diluente tamponata Soluzione di lavaggio Fr G d G 1234567890 1234567890 Lat p 2003 12 g 2003 12 3 oe Comas 13 A AM Ju D Comedy Sat AN Pe m m onis L
44. Remove the liquid separator Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom tube connection Remove the bacterial filter Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Clean the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant ud ua d da Cleaning liquid separator 196 1 1 Remove Hepa filter and disassemble the separator 2 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 3 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 4 Assemble the separator and replace Hepa filter Replace the liquid separator 169 3 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 and Level 5 replace Hepa filter QWLV040002 3 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector 4 Lift the left cover Auto Compact User Manual Page 327 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm 7 mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Replace the liquid separator sliding it over the support Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container and close the left cover New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 162 1 EE D Open left cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pu
45. Warning np Bubbles on top Warning Page 272 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Protocol Sysmex SE 9000 unidireectional SE9000 Sample data record format 234 bytes This is a modified data record from SE9000 without instrument ID Sample data record format 234 bytes Parameter Text distinction code Text distinction code II GR 23 Day 23 S 1234 Rack number 1234 S Auto Compact User Manual Page 273 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Sample distinction code O C lt Month Rack no Tube position no Sequence no ID information Sample ID number Analysis information NEG POS ERR information POSITIVE diff Text distinction code 1 Text distinction ode 1 Sample distinction code 1 Day 0 2 Mem 0 0 2 Rackno A Tube position no 2 Sequenceno 5 ID information 1 Sample ID number 13 Analysis information 1 NEG POS ERR information 1 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM 2 ON 2 2 2 Q Q Q EN h h h h h h Hazy code 12 n a Not applicable EN EN EL Page 274 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics SE9000 Sample data flag record format 131 bytes parameter D I enn comment EE Textastncton code s OOOO O Sample dstincioncode 1 ul Ye 2 fewo OOOO Tube positi
46. conductivity 13 1 5 Sample probe is not washed after aspiration 1 Check saline level in saline container e If the level is insufficient usually a message will be on the display and the alarm sounds 2 Check pick up tube in saline container e jit may have become detached from the tube connector e Loosen the cap of the saline container in order to inspect 3 Check the saline peristaltic pump tube condition e It may be worn or leak See Level 4 maintenance e An incorrectly fitted saline peristaltic pump tube may cause the same problem e One of the tubes carrying saline maybe blocked or bends 13 1 6 Saline dripping in the sample tube adapter If Saline drips from the needle assembly check the following 1 Does the vacuum pump work e Check the vacuum pressure by using the option CHECK FLOW SENSOR Sample probe may be blocked Fill nozzle may be blocked Waste line may be blocked Outer needle may be blocked Pinch valve not working or blocked he oS e Replace pinch valve tube technical assistance is needed Auto Compact User Manual Page 155 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 1 7 Saline pump defective Inv SOLU ow ALINE sMoeistc bh i i os age Te vz 1 Liquid flowing back to the container e Replace the saline pump tube 2 Needle is not washed sufficiently e Replace the saline pump tube see WI 163 saline tube replacement on page 285 13 1 8 Pipet
47. e Position gripper motor is faulty e Motor driver on rack board is faulty e Check position grabber motor home sensor e Position grabber motor is faulty e Position grabber motor is blocked e Check position motor belt e Check height of the tubes in the rack e Check gripper sensor e Check rack adapter E73 till E75 are the error codes and in the status line the text begins with Position motor error e ison the IN position Could not send the rack to the IN pool to the first stop position e isnot onthe OUT position Could not release the rack from the grabber e is not on the IN position Could not send rack to the grabber Causes and solutions e Check the position motor For more error numbers and details see the Appendix Error list Auto Compact on page 206 Page 184 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 21 2 Mixer module E60 and E90 is the error code and the text in the status line Mixer motor error Could not home mixer motor e Mixer motor is faulty e Mixer motor is blocked e Mixer motor driver on rack is board is faulty e Check mixer motor belt E68 is the error code and the text in the status line Mixer motor time out The mixer motor current exceeded the maximum mixing current setting during mixing e Check mixer motor setting e Mixer motor is blocked e Mixer motor is faulty e Mixer motor driver on rack board is faulty e Check mixer motor belt
48. e TEMP CORRECTION ON A temperature corrected value for the ESR is shown besides the actual measured value e TEMP CORRECTION OFF Only the actual measured ESR value is shown 7 FAST FILLING Page 80 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program e FASTFILLING OFF Default setting The carrousel is filled with optimum pipette usage but completion of a sample rack takes a little longer The rotation sequence of the carrousel is evenly divided In 60 minute method the carrousel moves one position every 40 seconds approx In 30 minute method the carrousel moves one position every 20 seconds approx e FASTFILLING ON The carrousel is filled with optimum sample speed The sample tubes in the rack are faster available for the user but the carrousel shows more unused pipettes 8 VIRTUAL KEYBOARD e VIRTUAL KEYBOARD ON If keyboard input is required a virtual keyboard automatically pops up on the screen e VIRTUAL KEYBOARD OFF No pop up screen of virtual keyboard 9 PRINT AFTER MEASUREMENT e This will print the measured result on a single line directly to a dot matrix printer When other printers then dot matrix are used every result is printed on one new page 10 CHECK FOR DUPLICATE ID s e CHECK FOR DUPLICATE ID S ON It is not possible to run the same sample ID as long as this ID is in the pipette carousel data buffer e CHECK FOR DUPLICATE ID s OFF It is possible to run th
49. fill nozzle holder 203 Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Page 306 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact AN d mechatronics Work instruction Number 205 Replace the pinch valve tube ESRI010246 205 1 Open the left cover 2 Pull the tube out the pinch vale 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom connector and the top connector 4 Remove the tube 5 Connect the silicon tube to the bottom connector and the top connector 6 Push the tube in the pinch vale T Close the left cover Auto Compact User Manual Page 307 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 181 7 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Replace diluter syringe Teflon tip Instrument Compact with new diluter Revision Draft October 2001 version Disassembly diluter syringe 181 1 Unscrew the syringe from the attachment 1 Take the syringe from the diluter assembly 2 Pull the plunger out of the syringe 3 Cutthe Teflon tip of the p
50. for example the yellow orifice is blocked the flow will be 0050 offset value Low value for the airflow may be caused by a dirty or blocked blue disc filter or orifices especially the yellow one Start the pipette wash sequence via MAINTENANCE tab PRIME CLEAN WASH ALL PIPETTE and observe the drying process pipettes must be free of water spots 13 5 1 Vacuum stabilisation problems The Compact checks the vacuum built up in a pipette just before Sampling A vacuum stabilisation error will occur if it takes too long to evacuate a pipette or vacuum level is not stable Vacuum stabilisation error may cause by 1 Leakin mixing tube connecting Perspex T piece and filling nozzle e Replace the silicone tube ESRI 070914 2 Fill block washer defective or not in place e Washer needs to be replaced 3 Leaking washer in fill nozzle Replace fill nozzle washer e See WI 203 Replace the fill nozzle O ring on page 304 4 Pinch valve next to fill nozzle not operating e Needs replacement fatal error 5 Wet or dirty blue air filter on flow sensor board e Replace blue air filter on flow sensor assembly 6 Defective flow sensor board e Needs replacement fatal error Page 160 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS _ mechetronics Trouble shooting It is also possible that the outer Needle valve is not functioning correctly and vacuum is leaking away 13 5 2 Vacuum error The Compact monitors the vacuum pre
51. from the manual and insert this in Installation manual Update screens to apply for this E van Dijk software update in Auto Compact Program Add new analyzer error number E van Dijk to the list 7 is limit error Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Document Document history overview overview July 2010 Appendix Add new the new H E van Dijk MECHATRONICS 01 and 02 string setis Language selection Make a new Settings screen for limit error Replaced History and Amendment record for Document history February Main screen Explain Rack pictogram H E van Dijk 2011 History screen 6 62 June 2011 Turn off e Itis not a problem if the H E van Dijk StaRRsed Auto Compact is on all the time However Getting started e Check limit settings e Update screen pictures Auto Compact User Manual Page 5 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Contents CONTENTS 1 bamiestes 13 1 4 PC Operation and User lntertace ccc ceccccccseeeeece cece eeseeeseeeseeeaeeeeeeeeeeeaeeteeees 14 MZ MOULIN OPI GHON c m 14 1 3 Sedimentation measurement principe 15 14 Data DaCKUD EE 15 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIP TION siisssiessccssridvisssncsssnevecnawenseesincevesssusdvnncneaccesinctencsavessuensasis 17 CZ EN elle Ee ere le A 20 2 2 Technical specifications Conte 21 29 ACCESSO UN ccs ose UE m 22 3 INSTA
52. from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles If trapped air bubbles are found Go to tab MAINTENANCE click button PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN and perform the Prime Diluent function Pull both tube connectors out of the blue filter Replace with new blue filter Reconnect the tube connectors on the filter Take the syringe from the diluter assembly Pull the plunger out of the syringe Cut the Teflon tip of the plunger with a sharp knife Be careful not to damage the metal plunger Replace the O ring and then the tip Replace the old tip for the new tip assembly From repair set QWLV030902 Moisten the tip with water to ease the tip back into the glass syringe barrel PRIME DILUENT Repeat above step until there are no air bubbles in the whole diluent system Check your dilution settings 188 1 Goto tab SETTINGS DILUTER SETTINGS and select DISPLAY DILUTION OFF 2 Run 10 samples through the instrument and make a note of the dilution rate 3 Calculate the mean of the 10 samples 4 Make adjustment if necessary in SETTINGS DILUTEr and adjust the Dilution adjustment 5 Goto tab SETTINGS DILUTER SETTINGS and select Display dilution ON 6 Page 342 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact 15 1 WI 207 Sample probe Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 207 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Sample probe
53. information NEG POS ERR information POSITIVE diff Year mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM 2 ON 2 2 2 Q Q Q EN h h h h h h Hazy code 12 n a Not applicable EN EN EL Page 278 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact No Sample data flag record format This protocol contains no sample flag record Tdlims Inquiry data record format 21 bytes Parameter Eia fenon Jemoet Comment Text distinction code distinction code Text distinction code Inquiry mode e Real time inquiry Sample ID no a Patient number same as sample data Rack no 1234 Rack number 1234 Tube position no Tube position in rack 3 Tdlims order information record format 171 bytes Parameter De et Comment Text distinction code a o ooo Information status PENNE i sample does not exist 1 sample exists Date ordered 8 yyyymmdd 000000000 Sample ID no ml Must be the same as inquiry record Rem a l LLL Auto Compact User Manual Page 279 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM Tube position no Inquiry mode Patient ID no Patient name Sex Patient birthday Doctor name Ward Sample comments Wbc Reserved Compact HAZY code messages The code appears in the sample data record at variable RBC This code
54. label detection or need to be re programmed for the label what is in use To test the barcode reader select SERVICE RACK UNIT POSITION MOTOR Insert a sample rack with a sample tube in the grabber e Press GOTOIN position and put the rack inside the grabber e Press GOTO MIX position rack is now held in the grabber e Press GOTO TUBE position mixer is now moving to the 1 position Press Read barcode and check the numbers are the same as on the barcode label 13 24 Tube sensor does not detect the tube In some cases the tube detection sensor needs to be re adjusted for a better detection of the tube in the sample rack Select SERVICE RACK UNIT POSITION MOTOR owitch on the check tube sensor and insert a sample rack with a sample tube in the grabber e Press GOTOIN position and put the rack inside the grabber e Press Go TO MIX position rack is now held in the grabber e Press Go TO TUBE position mixer is now moving to the 1 position Check the light is coming on Page 186 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 25 Tube not in 1 position Test the first hole settings select Service Rack unit Position motor Insert a sample rack with a sample tube in the grabber 1 Press GO TON position and put the rack inside the grabber 2 Press GO TO MIX position rack is now held in the grabber 3 Press GO TO TUBE position mixer is now moving to the 1 position 4 Pr
55. measured position of the position sensor e Check in tab SETTINGS password 3964 Carousel control the Rinse position If not correct select 2 Select SET RINSE POSITION mg Change rimse posit on E18 Carousel position error Check Rinse prr EG 3 Select CHANGE RINSE POSITION and enter the right value of the pipette number at the rinse station Close popup menu 4 Press LEARN CAROUSEL POSITION Auto Compact User Manual Page 175 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting Or check the position by 1 Select Go TO RINSE POSITION enter a higher value than the actual rinse position and observe that the carrousel moves without giving position error 2 Select the Service mode Icon to leave service mode If position errors occur frequently or item 2 above does not cure problem the following procedure must be carried out Warning After a position error it is highly recommended to wash all samples This is very important If samples or liquid is present in any pipette go to tab MAINTENANCE PRIME CLEAN WASH ALL PIPETTES which first remove the liquid from the pipettes All sample information will be lost When it is not possible to rectify the position error does the following e If liquid or samples are present in isolated pipettes use a combination of GO TO RINSE POSITION and PRIME RINSE SOLUTION to remove the blood samples Or Go to tab SETTINGS and select DELETE PIPETTE DATA the carousel stop
56. moving and use the above mention squeeze to remove the blood samples e Select the Service mode Icon to leave service mode If position errors still occur the positioning device needs replacement This is a fatal error call distributor Page 176 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RW mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 15 Separator error If it takes too long for the waste pump to empty the liquid separator the system generates a Separator FULL error Separator error may be caused by Extensive foam build up in the liquid Check the separator assembly and connections for separator possible air leaks Waste tube between liquid separator and Replace the tube waste pump is blocked Waste tube between waste pump and Replace the tube waste container blocked Waste pump failure Exchange the waste pump cassette If the error returns call for service Electrical bridge between the waste level Clean liquid separator see WI 196 Cleaning liquid electrodes separator on page 299 Auto Compact User Manual Page 177 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 16 Reagents Check the expire dates of the reagents regularly Do not use the reagents if expired Note If expired reagent has been used accidentally the results obtained with these reagents may only be used when the expire date was not exceeded more than 30 days Diluent is sensitive for bacterial growth The so
57. number same as sample das R 3500 order information record format 156 bytes Parameter d Comment Information status 0 sample does not exist 1 sample exists Text distinction code 1 Sample ID no Must be the same as inquiry record m mum kl Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 263 mechetronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Patemon Dill P ne ll set RE Patient birthday 8 yyyymmdd Doctorname 5 we p ooo o y yo Patentcommenis m OSS o o Rem qm rem t O Eefap 0 tSRnoi ESRyes 15 Reserved Compact HAZY code messages The code appears in the sample data record at variable RBC This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined o Sample is clear Sample is Hazy lt 10 Sample is Hazy lt 25 Sample is Hazy gt 25 Compact ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at variable HGB The following 7 codes are defined owes TS 4 Column height nnn Warning Bubbles on top Warning Page 264 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Appendix Sysmex R 3500 unidirectional protocol R 3500 sample data record format 202 bytes This is a modified data record coming from a R 3500 Sample data record format 202 bytes EMEN Hym O OO enzegt o o5 Tube positon in racz Parameter Text distinction code
58. of day wash is not required Check system for leakage Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the inner and or the outer needles Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles 9 If trapped air bubbles are found Go to tab MAINTENANCE click button PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN and perform the Prime Diluent function SS Se SS Gel Auto Compact User Manual Page 309 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 191 Page 1 of 6 Purpose Weekly maintenance Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood 1 Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes Go to tab MAINTENANCE and perform the End of day wash procedure function when Fill amp Clean is used End of day wash is not required Check system for leakage Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle con
59. page 221 10 StaRRsed Ill V14 on page 225 11 Vesmatic on page 235 12 Sedimatic 15 on page 233 13 Sedimatic 100 on page 229 14 Opus bidirectional on page 255 15 Advia 120 bidirectional 16 Advia 120 unidirectional po id p Ob ce or c a The protocol can be set in tab SERVICE Serial output settings After selecting a protocol save the new settings by pressing the Save setting key 9 2 Result Printout The results of the ESR measurements are send to the printer The layout of the report depends on the selection of the 60 or 30 minute method Auto Compact User Manual Page 129 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Reporting 9 2 1 Report 60 Minute mode 4 4 4 4 4 4 REPORT EXAMPLE 4 4 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sample ID ESR Tc Aspect Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 84 75 CLEAR 17 60 23 EDTA 972005002 14 13 Hazy lt 10m 18 60 23 EDTA m 972005003 22 21 Hazy 25m 19 60 23 EDTA m 972005004 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 60 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 60 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 2196 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 5 5 CLEAR 22 60 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette
60. the barcode is facing the correct direction Note BE SURE THAT THE COMPACT IS SET TO THE CORRECT MODE i e EDTA or CITRATE Auto Compact User Manual Page 125 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Turn off 8 TURN OFF It is recommended to turn the StaRRsed Auto Compact off at the end of the day Before the instrument is turned off it is good practice to carry out the Daily maintenance on page 143 or at least the End of day wash procedure This will help to keep the instrument clean and almost free of bacterial growth for a period of days WARNING Always be aware of the dangers of infection especially during maintenance Take the appropriate precautions Note The StaRRsed Auto Compact may remain switched ON continuously However the customer should consider environmental issues such as energy consumption when the instrument is not to be used for some time It is also recommended to completely restart the instrument and if applicable Windows once in a while to clear the memory and ensure a stable operating system 8 1 End of day wash procedure Select the tab MAINTENANCE and press the button End of day wash A pop up screen is shown Selecting Close program will stop the program immediately without running the End of day wash procedure When End of day wash procedure is selected a selection screen for this function is shown The following options are available for this function 1 Select from the list the desired option
61. timeout E4 Sample probe not in top position home Page 206 Extra explanation Communication lost after 3 retries between Computer and Auto Compact Measure motor did not move or motor is blocked Sample probe not back at Home position after sampling a tube mechetronics Reason Solution Power cable not connected on the communication PCB mounted on the back panel An I2C cable not connected Serial cable not connected No power on one of the PCB s Short circuit or fault on one of the PCB s Measure head is not at the Home position Check the Home sensor Measure motor is faulty Measure motor driver on drive board is faulty Check the Home sensor Sample probe motor is faulty Sample probe motor driver on needle board is faulty Sample probe is blocked Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact E6 Program was not properly There is a possibility that shut down Check settings before continuing E7 Outer needle motor position error Timeout piercing E8 Fillnozzle not in fill position E9 Air flow failure E10 Sample probe was blocked Check both needles before sampling E11 Sample probe not on position going down Timeout error E12 Dilution error wrong or no diluent flow Check the diluter E13 Fillnozzle not in home position Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN
62. to NO transmit no results to the output when the dilution rate is outside the selected range e SEND RESULTS COLUMN HEIGHT ERRORS is set to YES always transmit results to the output SEND RESULTS COLUMN HEIGHT ERRORS is set to NO transmit no results to the output when the column height is outside the selected range 5 6 Service screen E dh Sample F History ra Reagents Maintenance l Settings m Service Serial output settings CL ID Display mixer motor current Mixer motor currere 0 Mixer motor settings Mixing direction ae a SI Ming speed Da a Hold leve fzo o This menu has all the functions related to the following items 1 Rack unit settings 2 Check sensors on page 67 3 Auto Compact settings on page 104 Auto Compact User Manual Page 95 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rs mechatronics Auto Compact program m 4 Manual control on page 110 5 Display error history on page 72 Display error history and Display maintenance history on page 115 6 Advanced on page 117 e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered 5 6 1 Rack unit setting C Sample I T History id Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service
63. water Add 15 ml cleaning agent QRRO10905 Stir the prepared solution Put the container close to the needle location Push the silicon tube over the sample probe Press continue The fill and clean process is started E eS OS E CE Page 66 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 1 13 End of day wash procedure e End of day wash All pipettes will be washed once and needle fill nozzle and rinse nozzle wash station are primed 5 4 2 Check sensors Auto Compact User Manual Page 67 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE All functions to check the status of the sensors are grouped under button CHECK SENSORS on page 67 Check Fill stop sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range Check temperature sensor Value must be equal to the actual room temperature near the pipette belt The value can be set in tab SETTINGS Check Diluter start sensor This sensor is only used in EDTA mode If the diluter does not start during the aspiration the status of this sensor must be checked Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range Check Diluent flow sensor This sensor is only used in EDTA mode When activated the LED Down is green and the LED Up is red When the butt
64. 0 INSTR Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen 5 6 3 2 Compact connected to Select which port the Auto COMPACT IS CONNECTED TO No need to change the default setting ASRL1 INSTR Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen 5 6 3 3 Select barcode reader SELECT BARCODE READER is used in the Auto Compact for selection which barcode reader is used No need for re select the barcode reader This setting is set by the factory Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen Page 108 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 3 4 Search in example history e f SEARCH IN EXAMPLE HISTORY is OFF this file will not selectable in the history window e If search in example history is ON this will is selectable in the history window Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen 5 6 3 5 Outer needle depth Setting for the OUTER NEEDLE DEPTH No need to change the default 51 0 mm setting Return to Compact settings on page 107 screen Auto Compact User Manual Page 109 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RR mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 4 Manual control i Sample f H History Ir Reagents Maintenance r Settings m Service B To control assemblies separately by using the ON OFF switch e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file
65. 0 liter container QRR 010934 Pre flush reagent bottle with deionised water Fill rinse container with rinse solution from the 20 liter container 6 3 2 Saline QRR 010933 Saline is used for cleaning the needle and fill nozzle assembly approximately 1 ml of saline is used for each sample The saline container is a 5 liter container QRRO10933 Pre flush the saline bottle using saline from the saline container Fill saline bottle from the 5 liter container 6 3 3 Diluent QRR 010931 Sodium citrate is used for diluting the EDTA sample e Approximately 0 5 ml Diluent is used for each sample e Approximately 2 5 ml is used for one Prime cycle The diluent container is a 5 liter container QRRO10931 The solution should be discarded if it becomes turbid If the Diluent does become turbid clean the Diluent container thoroughly with a 5 Na hypochlorite solution After cleaning rinse the container thoroughly with de ionized water Before refilling flush the Diluent bottle with a little Diluent from the bulk container NOTE i The latest version of the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS of the used reagents can be found on our web site www mechatronics nl http www mechatronics nl Page 120 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics MEME Getting started 6 3 4 De ionised water De ionised water is used for rinsing the fill nozzle approximately 0 5 ml The outside of the metal fill nozzle tube
66. 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Note If the Compact is switched to the 30 min method the output string has the same format The Compact automatic apply the conversion table to the 60 min method If temperature correction is switched on the ESR value will be the temperature corrected ESR value Page 231 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Sedmatic 15 string format STX Data 28 characters RO4PPPPPPPPO1pp01WWWWT TE JE TETETE Lu Pete number me pp E S R in mm 60 min T Checksum EXOR sum off all 28 data characters If checksum is equal to the ETX character the checksum is converted to DEL STX Auto Compact User Manual Page 233 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact RE Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 XX Number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Note e Timeout for response ACK NACK from HOST is 20 seconds e If the Compact is switched to the 30 min method the output string has the same format The Compact automatic applies the conversion table to the 60 min method e If temperature correction is switched on the ESR value will be the temperature corrected ESR value e If the result has an error the ESR value will be 4 space characters ASCII 20 Page 234 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN
67. 103 Page 100 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 1 3 1 Select rack Select the required rack adapter what is used on the instrument The following rack types can be select e Sysmex Low profile High profile with multi tube holders e Sysmex Low profile High profile with clips e Coulter e Coulter e Coulter short e Abbot long black e Bayer advia e Abbot Short white e ABX open e ABX closed See for rack example information Appendix Rack adapters Make your selection press SAVE SETTINGS Return to Position motor on page 100 screen 5 6 1 3 2 Set as tube 1 position This section is used to check the needle sting position trough the top bracket The following steps are needed for checking the needle sting location 1 Go to TUBE POSITION NUMBER 1 2 Press outer needle DOWN 3 Check the needle position 4 Press again the needle DOWN and check the needle goes thought the hole in the top bracket 5 Press outer needle UP If the needle is not passing the hole see section TROUBLESHOOTING Return to Position motor on page 100 screen 5 6 1 3 3 Test position motor 1 Go to IN POSITION This is the position where the rack clamp is open The rack can be insert manual in the clamp 2 GotoMIXPOSITION This is the rotation position where the rack clamp is rotate for mixing the sample tubes Auto Compact User Manual Page 101 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mec
68. 198 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Set protocol settings Compact Compact Select protocol Fri cs dad unidirectional unidirectional Off 30 Minute Output SERVICE gt SERIAL OUTPUT SETTINGS StaRRsed Auto Compact settings Software EN Default Setting Factory Setting Client Settings StaRRsed Auto Compact connected to l o ASRL1 INSTR Ifo ASRL1 INSTR comport Printer port l o ASRL10 INSTR l o ASRL1 INSTR Select barcode reader Opticon or Keyence Opticon or Keyence Search in example O Off history 1 0 ff Auto Compact User Manual Page 199 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Compact system messages The Compact generates four types of messages System messages Test messages oystem time out messages Error messages During normal operation the following System message may occur Waiting tube e Ifa filled pipette is at the measuring position before the elapsed time has finished and the operator is ready to fill the next pipette the waiting tube message will be displayed e To continue the sample loading sequence the operator must wait until the pipette at the measuring position has been measured Printer failure e Check paper feed and quantity e Check printer cable connection e Printer must be on line e Check power is ON Reagents level empty message e
69. 3 Reporting range The reporting range in the columns 2 3 and 4 are in millimeters The start of the measure range is at the top of the meniscus down to 140 mm If the detection of cells plasma is over 140 mm then the report will be gt 140 Auto Compact User Manual Page 137 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Reporting TO 9 2 4 Aspect Hazy The automatic reading of the Westergren sedimentation pipettes is carried out by moving an optical sensor along the pipettes While the sensor is moving a reading is made every 0 25 mm The sensor is reading the absorption of infra red light through the Westergren pipette filled with blood From these readings values at a number of absorption levels are determined All absorption figures are relative to the darkest and lightest reading darkest 100 and the lightest 0 9o absorption respectively By definition the levels are 87 5 Cells plasma separation 75 0 Hazy detection 50 0 Meniscus detection hazy 25mm hazy 10 25 mm 23 hazy lt 10mm 10 dear lt 3mm 3 z UR te i clear hazy lt 10 mm dynamicaly determined aut off area ipet Coupen lom scdimcrtalion 110mm height Graphic showing typical absorption values of a sample Page 138 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics MEME Reporting The sedimentation value is the distance in millimeters between the cells plasma level 87 596 absorption a
70. 4 8 Outer needle down OUTER NEEDLE DOWN The Outer needle is send to the down position 5 6 4 9 Sample probe up SAMPLE PROBE UP The Sample probe is send to the up home position 5 6 4 10 Sample probe down SAMPLE PROBE DOWN The Sample probe is send to the up home position Page 112 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 4 11 Fill nozzle up FILL NOZZLE UP The Fill nozzle is send to the pipette position 5 6 4 12 Fill nozzle down FILL NOZZLE DOWN The Fill nozzle is send to the fill nozzle home position 5 6 4 13 Rinse nozzle up RINSE NOZZLE UP The Rinse nozzle is send up to the pipette 5 6 4 14 Rinse nozzle down RINSE NOZZLE DOWN The Rinse nozzle is send to the rinse nozzle home position Auto Compact User Manual Page 113 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 4 15 Valve control Sample ss History Reagents Maintenance Settings Service H E Cc Sample control solenoid BD vue wash section CL BO v valve fil section Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered 5 6 4 16 Valve s VALVE OUTER NEEDLE Energizing the outer needle solenoid valve SAMPLE CONTROL SOLENOID Sam
71. 7 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P TO 4 3 Safety warning When there was an incident with the StaRRsed Auto Compact which caused damage to the instrument please notify your superior and your local equipment dealer before you continue using the instrument Example e A collision with a moving object e Something falling on the instrument e Somebody falling into or onto the Sedimentation instrument e Liquids spilling into the instrument Page 28 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 4 StaRRsed Incident Report EL StaRRsed Incident Report Environmental Health and Safety pla Important Complete this form within 24 hours of the incident and FAX to Mechatronics 3 0 229 24 1534 Ontel incisa NL UA nd Tima cfday__ __ Date Reported 20 auum Tia of day a a ka EE Chechibiel actieda akn be ipii aiani Mere than one tern may ayy i t e Ciel um uaa imr damen Od esq arra pues nua pede Fret src poc atn ris pemi ia sable k ng It Pr s gh NU UII IERI E 2 Hos gr Dr nnn Tepen a capisca pepe 2 ee np pee hae 11 Ceri puis caos breil A eee n E ms s e e Artus nb ely mae 8 Connect competed aiea bd fen N ey aod icm id n IZ Hv test sr eee iL AL z D FEX Stat aed Inc
72. 85 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position FILL FILL position Starting point last sampled tube E86 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position MIX MIX position Starting point FILL position E87 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position OUT OUT release position Starting point FILL position E88 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the on position MIX MIX position Starting point OUT position E89 Position motor error After an rack error the position See E63 Can t initialize motor due toa motor tried to initialise its possible hardware error home position but could not Please exit and then restart succeed due to a possible Auto Compact If this error fatal hardware error occurs repeatedly please note the error code before seeking assistance E90 Mixermotor error Can t Could not home mixer motor See E60 initialize motor due to a within a certain time limit possible hardware error E91 Can not discharge rack This error will be automatically e End pool full Endpool full remove racks cleared after removing the racks and the rack will be released E92 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position MIX MIX position to start a short mix Starting point FILL position E94 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61
73. 9 100 103 Page 350 mechetronics TROUBLE SHOOTING 151 Tube not in 1 position 187 Tube sensor does not detect the tube 186 TURN OFF e 127 U Unidirectional e 346 V Vacuum e 160 Vacuum error e 161 vacuum pressure 153 155 156 161 Vacuum pump 110 Vacuum stabilisation problems 160 Valve control 114 Valve s 114 Version information e 36 W Wash all pipettes 65 Wash each pipette 64 Wash only sample pipettes 64 Wash station 35 Waste disposal 121 Waste pump 111 Weekly 143 144 WI 346 WI 207 Sample probe Auto Compact 343 WORK INSTRUCTION STARRSED AUTO COMPACT 283 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN
74. ATRONICS 02 Unidirectional SE 9000 SE 9000 Unidirectional R3500 R3500 unidirectional Compact unidirectional e When selected the following keys will pop up e Checksum On Off e 30 Minute method On Off e Ack Nack On Off Compact Bidirectional e When selected the following keys will pop up e Checksum On Off e 30 Minute method On Off StaRRsed Ill v14 e When selected the following keys will pop up e Checksum On Off e 30 Minute method On Off e Ack Nack On Off Vesmatic Sedimatic 15 13 14 Sedimatic 100 OPUS e When selected the following keys will pop up Auto Compact User Manual Page 105 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program e Checksum On Off e 30 Minute method On Off 15 Advia 120 16 Advia 120 unidirectional 17 InteRRliner For more details see section 9 Protocols on page 129 and the Appendix SEND INQUIRE AND SEND RESULTS By pressing one of the Send keys a test inquire or a test result string is send to the host computer Return to Serial output settings screen Page 106 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 3 Auto Compact settings C Sample Ip History i Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service L Aubo Compact settings Auto Compact connected bo comport ASRLI INSTR Printer port 1H aSRLLOINSTR Ej Select barcode reader Opticon X
75. Check End pool full Sensor Check conveyer belt motor Auto Compact User Manual Page 211 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact E56 Checksum error motor settings table E57 Checksum error current table E58 Checksum error time table E59 Checksum error position table E60 Mixermotor error Hardware E61 Position motor error Not on position OUT E62 Position motor error Not on position MIX Page 212 Checksum error on motor settings stored in Eeprom Settings are loaded from file Check Motor settings and save settings Checksum error on current settings stored in Eeprom Settings are loaded from file Check Current settings and save settings Checksum error on timing settings stored in Eeprom Settings are loaded from file Check Timeout settings and save settings Checksum error on position settings stored in Eeprom Settings are loaded from file Check Position settings and save settings Could not home mixer motor Gripper did not reached the OUT release position Starting point FILL position Gripper did not reach the MIX position Starting point OUT position mechatronics Possible hardware failure in Eeprom Possible hardware failure in Eeprom Possible hardware failure in Eeprom Possible hardware failure in Eeprom Check rack timing setting T1 Mixer motor is faulty Mixer motor is blocked Mixer motor
76. Check Measure sensor When the sensor is not engaged with the pipette the Value must be within the following limits MS 40 50 60 Press the button Measure The pipette currently at the measure position will be measured The results are displayed in graphical and numerical form The first peak must be found at 760 or above NOTE Clean sensors first before executing this function NOTE When a test pipette is installed at the measuring position the result of the test pipette is displayed in the field ESR mm Auto Compact User Manual Page 71 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 3 Display error history ec Sample l H History lr Reagents um Maintenance Settings o Service L1 OB 12 2008 11 42 33 E104 Needle unit nat in up position DB 1212008 11 42 33 TIC Retry 2 Board Needle 53 Command 2B TWSA i 11 42 33 IIC Retry 2 Board Nozze 60 Command 2D PASEL nir 1272008 11 38 57 E2 Communication error Board Rack 60 Command 26 TWSR 0 E 3 ID 1212008 11 33 13 E104 Needle unit not in up 7 erte 11 38 13 IIC Retry 1 Board Rack 58 Command 2B 1 TWSR 0 08 12 2008 11 38 13 IC Retry 1 Board Nozzle 56 Command 28 TWSR 06 12 2008 Lae Se eer 1 Coe Mee m Command 28 TWSR VE L Board Rack 58 Command ZB TWSR D I eS m m e When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE All errors that occurred during ope
77. Compact expects a ACK NACK see Opus protocol request string from the Host computer e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives an ACK it will wait for the conformation string and respond with a ACK NACK according to the protocol definition e When the conformation string is received it will Respond with an ACK if the conformation string is OK and goes to the next sample Or e When the string is not OK it is responding with an NACK and the Host computer must send the conformation string again After 3 attempts the Host computer must stop sending the conformation string and the StaRRsed Auto Compact won t do an ESR on this sample and goes to the next sample The Host computer needs to be ready for the request string of the next sample Page 256 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact does not receive the conformation string within 10 seconds it will send the request string again After 3 attempts it won t do an ESR on this sample and goes to the next sample e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a NACK it will send the request string again After 3 attempts it will stop communication and generate an error e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact does not get any response timeout 10 sec it will send the request string again After 3 attempts it will stop communication and generate an error Request string example Sample ID 123456789 Request string
78. D OPERATING PROCEDURES S O P In this section the following issues can be found Basics of Bio safety S O P for working with bio hazardous materials oafety warning StaRRsed Incident Report E C Declaration L abels and stickers on containers 4 1 Basics of Bio safety Basic rules on bio safety in a laboratory Wash hands after handling biological materials removing gloves or before leaving work area Don t eat drink etc in the work area Never mouth pipette Take extreme precautions when sharps must be used Dispose sharps carefully and properly Conduct procedures likely to create splashes sprays or aerosols within a biological safety cabinet that is certified annually Decontaminate work surfaces at least daily Decontaminate waste materials before disposal Wear a BUTTONED lab coat to protect street clothes Wear gloves when hands may contact potentially infectious materials contaminated surfaces or equipment Wear eye face protection if splashes or sprays are anticipated during work outside a biological safety cabinet Transport materials outside of the laboratory using secondary containment and a cart Avoid public areas during transport Transfer materials to and from the MCG according to federal and international regulations Be familiar with written instructions for laboratory procedures and proper responses to emergencies Report spills exposures illnesses and injuries immediately Auto Comp
79. Document history overview 3 E E C Declaration StaRRsed Auto Compact 30 EDTA mode 345 End of day wash options 77 End of day wash procedure 67 127 End of day wash schedule settings 76 Error messages 142 ESR 248 ESR Statistics screens 41 49 Explain conveyer 100 Explain mixer 98 Explanation of the error messages 140 F Facts and definitions 26 Fill and Clean 65 Fill and clean procedure 146 Fill and Clean with cleaning adapter 65 Fill and Clean without cleaning adapter 66 Fill nozzle 181 Fill nozzle does not engage with pipette 181 Fill nozzle down 113 Fill nozzle not at fill position 181 Fill nozzle not at home position 181 Page 348 mechetronics Fill nozzle up 113 Fill procedure 125 Fill station 35 Fill stop sensor 71 Fill time out 174 Fill nozzle O ring replacement 146 Flow sensor e 71 Flow test absolute 86 Flow test Fill sensor air 88 Flow test Fill sensor glass 89 Flow test flow 85 Flow test leakage 87 Flow test potentiometer mean 84 Flow test start e 90 Flushing liquids 163 Foam in column examples 3 amp 9 167 G General laboratory practices 26 General settings 33 34 78 82 92 94 GETTING STARTED 119 Gripper module 183 184 H Hazy 345 Hazy reports 173 History analyse 41 50 History analyse error 53 History analyse results high 51 History analyse warning 54 Histor
80. ENANCE gt PRIME CLEAN gt PRIME DE IONISED WATER the vacuum pump should operate and liquid flows through the thin tube connected to the side of the fill nozzle cap After each sample aspirations the fill nozzle aspiration tube is washed automatically with deionised water If there is no liquid flow 1 Check pick up tube in de ionised water container it may have become disconnected from the nozzle in the lid Older models only 2 Unscrew the cap of the deionised water container to check 3 One of the de ionised water lines may be blocked or kinked 13 6 2 Disinfectant To disinfect the Compact waste Select from MAINTENANCE gt PRIME CLEAN gt PRIME DISINFECTANT the vacuum pump should operate and liquid must be seen flowing through the thin tube connected to the side of the wash station After each wash cycle approximately 0 5 ml of disinfectant will be flushed through the wash station If no disinfectant flows 1 Check pick up tube in disinfectant container it may have become disconnected from the nozzle in the lid Older models only 2 Unscrew the cap of the disinfectant container to check 3 One of the disinfectant lines may be blocked or kinked Auto Compact User Manual Page 163 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 7 Needle system As soon as the barcode is accepted or the ID number keyed in manually the sample will be processed 13 7 1 Needle not in top posit
81. ESR value Too many borders found Error More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 167 Column height nnn Warning Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height Measure error Warning The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head Bubbles on top Warning Air bubbles on top of the ESR Limit error Error One of the following limits are out of range e The ESR time e he column height e Dilution errors Page 140 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Compact system messages 10 COMPACT SYSTEM MESSAGES The Compact generates four main types of error messages System messages Test messages oystem time out messages Error messages 10 1 System messages During normal operation the following system messages may occur 1 Waiting tube e Ifa filled pipette is at the measuring position before the elapsed time has finished and the operator is ready to fill the next pipette the waiting tube message will be displayed e To continue the sample loading sequence the operator must wait until the pipette at the measuring position has been measured Printer failure e Check paper quantity e Note data will be stored in the buffer and can be printed afterwards Reagents level empty message e All reagent bottles have level detectors the display shows an err
82. ILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Auto Compact User Manual Page 89 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 8 Flow test start per Ti Before the confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Page 90 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechatronics 5 5 4 9 Set new rinse position aay Change rinse position 0 Pipets to go Measure Position Rinse Position Fill Position 5 i 8l qutt tidem ion Learn carousel positions Change Rinse position CLOSE Auto Compact program Click on CHANGE RINSE POSITION and enter via the keyboard the accurate rinse position and press the LEARN CAROUSEL POSITION key for learning a new position table Note This option is used when there is a position error Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 91 RS mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 5 Diluter settings vm
83. INTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK DILUENT FLOW SENSOR box Press test When test is finished signal Down and signal Up must be green Separator check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK SEPARATOR SENSOR box Separator sensor 200 600 700 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood 1 Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes Go to tab MAINTENANCE and perform the End of day wash procedure function when Fill amp Clean is used End of day wash is not required Check system for leakage Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the inner and or the outer needles Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles 9 If trapped air bubbles are found Go to tab MAINTENANCE click button PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN and perform the Prime Diluent function iY pod deo pe S Page 324 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 194 Page 1 of 16 Purpose Maintenance level 3 Instru
84. LCCA HON EM 23 4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES S O P eeeeeeeen nennen nnn 25 4 1 Basics of Bio Safety ssssssssssssssssssssssseesen enne nnne nnn n nnne rsen ns 25 4 2 S O P for working with bio hazardous materals 26 42 1 Factsabd Ke ture EE 26 4 2 2 elle He E Menn E E 26 4 2 3 General laboratory practices eessseessesssessseeeeseeerennee ener 26 4 2 4 Specific laboratory practices and regurements 27 Miso Ty WAU Un Le RT ETE 28 4 4 StaRRsed Incident Report esses nnne nnne nnne nnns 29 4 5 E C Declaration StaRRsed Auto Compact 30 4 6 Labels and stickers on Container 31 4 6 1 Stickers for the onboard reagents bottes 31 4 6 2 Stickers of the reagents containers nnnaneannnnnnnnnennennennonrnnrnnrrnnrerrrnrrnrenne 32 5 AUTO COMPACT PROGRAM eene nnne nnn REENEN REENEN rusa una ne sane RRE 33 SM MEME gll ei NUN 34 SLI gt 90 ENS 35 e Measure en ME 35 Slo aires EE 35 oM F AUO ME 35 SM CMEMEE lecce 36 SAN OMEE e cC 36 5 1 7 Sample mode button 2 0 0 ccc eccceecceeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeteeeeaeeteeteenseenaes 36 D18 Version Wie eg ur Le W 36 9 19 Manual input samble ID eegene MEIN EFFET Eu aD EP UP p NMM MUE 36 5 1 10 Sample NOMA el ME 37 5 1 11 BLS ee 37 5 1 12 Sample screen with kevboarnd 37 5 1 13 Pipette mtormaton 38 E
85. MESSAGES cccccceeccseeceeeseeeseeaeeeseeeaeeeeeeseeeees 136 9 2 2 2 Results at limit errors eucubeuseisorse toi vertente indui tortas est pam AS Rh PunME 137 Ro MEME eo quse rcl eT 137 SR ASTEON T 138 9 2 4 1 Analyser HAZY code messages n0nnannannennnnennnnnnnnnennrnnrnrnnnnnnne 139 929 Analyser ERROR eegene 139 9 2 5 1 Explanation of the error messages 140 10 COMPACT SYSTEM MESSAGES 2i eoru tine deeg 141 10 1 System MESSAG CS scope dap aet hit usta turi nE eair NAE 141 10 2 e E 142 10 3 SYSTEM time OUt lt XXXX gt isssesssessssesseseseeee nenne nnne nne sanas rssi sinas sse assa rana ns 142 10 4 Error MesSsagOS nsesedivipquabe uem Eet vum retuli ul EEEE EE REAA 142 me E TC e mc 143 11 1 Maintenance Schedule example o nonnonnonnenusnrernsrnnrrsrsrrorrsrrerrerrerrerrerrerrnerene 143 11 2 prj c 143 Page 10 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Contents 11 3 E 144 11 3 1 Check the sensors in service mode seseemnn 144 11 3 2 EE 145 11 4 Level 4 maintenance enm Hm meme nennen ne ne enne sre e n nans 145 11 4 1 Rinse pump tube replacement seeseeseeseeen n 145 11 4 2 Saline pump tube repnlacement 145 11 4 3 Replace bacterial filter
86. Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 179 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Replace blue air filter Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Removals of the top cover 172 1 Switch StaRRsed Auto Compact OFF 2 Remove the two rear screws of the top cover if present Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument Air filter replacement ESRI 179 1 Pull both tube connectors out of the blue filter 2 Replace with new blue filter 3 Reconnect the tube connectors on the filter Replace the top cover 172 1 Putthe cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed Auto Compact User Manual Page 295 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 180 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Prepare disinfectants bleach Safety Bio Hazard area For cleaning bio hazard area s Instrument StaRRsed Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Page 296 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruc
87. NEE eebe EE 40 9A l BISDiay pipete Cale sssdasratibvn tern iae PUR MER OPh a Ea ERE dapU RD iarbel e dinis N PDF DE RNC TEE 41 Auto Compact User Manual Page 7 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Contents 5 2 2 Display Sample history cece cceccceeccseeeceeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeseeeseeeeseeeeseeseeeaeeeees 42 5 2 2 1 Display patient EEN 44 5 2 3 Display rack dato 46 D 0s Display TACK SiS eraci aia E a are EROS 48 5 2 4 ESR Statistics ecreeng nennen nne nnne 49 929 el e ien EE o0 5 2 6 History analyse results high eeeessseessesssesereeneenneen nennen 51 9 245 ele ee EE 02 5 2 8 History analyse error cece cece eccceeeceecceeeceecceeccuecceecauecaueceeceeesaeesaeesseeseeenaes o3 9 2 9 History analyse Warning EE o4 0 2 10 History sample analyse option 55 5 2 11 History sample analyse option day 56 5 2 12 DEES gt E E nn E ee ee ere nee E 57 5 2 13 S Cid Be EE 58 9 9 Iseagehis SOGN essnee e NE TES 59 5 3 1 Display reagent history seeesssessssssessseeeeeeneennnnmne mnes 60 5 3 2 New reagent Immput nne nennen nnn nnn nne nn sas n sessi sana ns 61 5 3 2 1 New reagent input cont sseesssessssssseseeee nennen nennen nnns 61 E Maintenance SOP CC ERRORS 62 MEE og Lf d I cnn 63 5 4 1 1 Prime Rinse solution ooo rr n rrr rrr ri nr rk ric 63 5 4 1 2 PAME NG ac NT 63 5 4 1 3 FAME DUGI cw
88. NTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK TEMPERATURE SENSOR box Temperature sensor TS Room temperature Diluent flow sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK DILUENT FLOW SENSOR box Press test When test is finished signal Down and signal Up must be green Separator check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK SEPARATOR SENSOR box Separator sensor 200 600 gt 00 Waste Cassette 166 1 1 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible 2 Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube 3 Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact 4 Remove the bacterial filter 5 Fill waste separator with 100ml disinfectant or 100 ml water with 2 bleach 6 Replace the bacterial filter 7 Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf 8 Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear 9 Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 10 Lift the left cover and replace the waste container Page 340 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Waste Cassette 166 2 1 Disconnect the two tubes from the waste pump cassette 2 Press levers at three o clock and nine o clock positions and pull at the same time 3 Clean peristaltic pump motor shaft using a tissue soaked in alcohol 4 Remove the old blottin
89. Pipette data will be lost cs Use Fill amp Clean adapter OM By toggling the switch ON the fill and clean adapter is used 1 Fill the clean adapter and fill it up with hot de ionised water till the first mark in the adapter 180 ml 2 Add the cleaning agent QRRO10905 to the adapter till the second marker in the adapter 18 ml Auto Compact User Manual Page 65 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program Place the two caps on the adapter and mix well Put the adapter in the Input pool and select OK button The adapter will be transported to the needle position The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to her home position and the adapter is moved to the release position and will be transported into End pool See WI 192 Fill and Clean with adapter on page 316 DUE QI aw gt 5 4 1 12 Fill and Clean without cleaning adapter The following screen opens Fill amp Clean Automatic fill and clean function each individual pipette on pipette belt will be filled with cleaning solution This cycle takes about 90 minutes The Fill amp Clean function is part of the monthly maintenance procedure A warning is shown on the display Pipette data will be lost gt Fill and clean Fit tube on sample probe The gripper moves to the needle position The needle comes down Fill a container with 150 ml hot de ionized
90. R mechatronics Introduction 1 1 PC Operation and User Interface The entire operation of the StaRRsed Auto Compact is driven by a personal computer with Windows operating system The user interface is intuitive and can be activated via the keyboard or the optional touch screen All the data from each sample including the raw measuring data and a pictorial representation of the pipette is stored and may be retrieved later if needed The Main screen shows which pipettes are in use The section in the middle of the layout gives the sample number and status for each pipette including time to go before the result is due A pictorial representation of the pipette at the measuring position and a graph of the optical density over the length of the entire pipette is shown on the side This data is retained in memory for subsequent retrieval if required j Sample im ol EDTA L3 30min method STAR SED Compr bo d ds gd Ga c E o sb Auto Compact v2 23 22 06 2010 12 29 44 1 2 Dilution principle The principle of adding Diluent to a flow of whole blood is unique The StaRRsed Auto Compact has the capability of monitoring the air displacement during the aspiration cycle This is called on line dilution The CPU receives data from the airflow sensor and calculates the syringe speed Diluter accuracy is 2 Page 14 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Introduction
91. SHOOTING SI h Return to Position motor on page 100 screen Page 102 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 1 4 Timing settings Sample _ History Int Settings m Service IH E Zap T1 Mixer motor timeout Home Hin T2 Position motor timeout Discharge pos jio T Conveyer moter timeout Po o T Postion motor timeout Mix gt In Hen TS Canveyer motor timeout Rack in gripper fji0 0 T6 Postion motor timeout Mix gt Fil Jis T7 Poskion motor timeout Tube n gt Tube n 1 Un TB Mising time lang t 14 0 T Mixer motor reot Fill pos His T10 Delay time conveyer molor gieo T11 Mixing time short J 02 T Deia time mixer motor E ERI OT Postion motor timeout Home ag T18 Position motor timeout Home gt In This screen gives excess to 1 Mixer motor on page 97 settings Conveyer motor on page 99 settings Position motor on page 100 Timing settings on page 103 pd IS For service purpose only Those settings are set in the factory no need for altering the time settings The following timing settings T8 and T9 are used for the mixer setting Auto Compact User Manual Page 103 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 2 Compact settings E Reagents Maintenance Settings Service Set serial output comport settings Ser
92. SOR Select DILUTOR START SENSOR box Diluter start sensor 400 700 Measure sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK MEASURE SENSOR box Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Temperature sensor Page 330 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Temperature sensor Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK TEMPERATURE SENSOR box TS Room temperature Diluent flow sensor check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK DILUENT FLOW SENSOR box Press test When test is finished signal Down and signal Up must be green Separator check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK SEPARATOR SENSOR box Separator sensor Waste Cassette 166 1 1 10 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Remove the bacterial filter Fill waste separator with 100ml disinfectant or 100 ml water with 2 bleach Replace the bacterial filter Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Lift the left cover and replace the waste container 200 600 gt 00 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN
93. Sample ff History Reagents a Maintenance E gt Settings m Service Dilution adjust 60 Late Wee This screen has four sub screens 1 General settings on page 78 Carousel control on page 82 Dilutor settings on page 92 Limit settings on page 94 pu 9 5 5 5 1 Dilution adjustment 60 till 140 e Dilution adjustment 60 till 140 Adjusting the dilution rate by running a number of sample tubes filled with fresh blood and write down the dilution rate which is shown in the numerical window By entering the percentage deviation a correction value can be made Example The average dilution rate is 92 enter 108 in order to correct to a 100 dilution rate Page 92 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 5 2 Dilution error detection 0 till 25 Dilution error detection U till 25 Dilution Error deviation report If a dilution error occurs during the aspiration sequence an audible alarm sounds and the deviation value will be shown on the screen When the measure unit has evaluated the sample the deviation value will be printed after the text EDTA Example Dilution error detection is set at 10 When the dilution error is outside the 10 range in the last column of the report EDTA 079 is printed which indicating this sample is diluted for 79 5 5 5 3 Auto dilution adjust Auto dilution adjust The Automatic Dilution adjust is by default setting ON Feature to auto
94. Start sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select DILUTOR START SENSOR box Diluter start sensor 400 700 Measure sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK MEASURE SENSOR box Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Temperature sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK TEMPERATURE SENSOR box Temperature sensor TS Room temperature Diluent flow sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK DILUENT FLOW SENSOR box Press test When test is finished signal Down and signal Up must be green Separator check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK SEPARATOR SENSOR box Separator sensor 200 600 gt 700 Page 312 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 204 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Check sensors Instrument Compact Revision Draft February 2005 Vacuum pressure check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FLOW SENSOR box Compact InteRRliner version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 If the flow is not in range there might be a blockage in the vacuum flow line to the flow sensor Fill Stop sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FILL SENSOR box Filling stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Diluter Start sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Selec
95. Text distinction code II Sample distinction code Day Month Rack no Tube position no 1 Barcode from barcode iabe Sequence no ID information Sample ID number Instrument ID number il ce NENNEN il 2 2z 2 0 gt 0 zl um 2 05 5 0000 pi 4 B LE il 0 Year Analysis information Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Page 265 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM Reed 5 pa RET 12300 Esr value 123 RET 01200 Hazy code 12 01200 Temperature in degr Celsius 12 degr n a not applicable R 3500 Sample data flag record format 131 bytes Parameter a femmen Comment Text distinction code Text distinction code II 1 bw E Ye 2 o0 veara0 200 OO Page 266 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Tube position no Tube position in rack 5 ID information Barcode from barcode label Sample ID number 43 Patient number mes r om Compact HAZY code messages The code appears in the sample data record at variable RBC This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined Sampieiscear Compact ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at variable HGB The following 7 codes are defined o jemoes o No cells plasma found ESR Probably
96. The adapter will be transported to the needle piercing position by the gripper The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started 1 When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to the home position and the adapter is moved to the release position and will be released to the End pool Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 1 2 hours to complete Vacuum pressure check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FLOW SENSOR box Compact InteRRliner version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 If the flow is not in range there might be a blockage in the vacuum flow line to the flow sensor Fill Stop sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FILL SENSOR box Filling stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Diluter Start sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select DILUTOR START SENSOR box Diluter start sensor 400 700 Measure sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK MEASURE SENSOR box Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Temperature sensor Auto Compact User Manual Page 323 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact e Goto tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK TEMPERATURE SENSOR box Temperature sensor TS Room temperature Diluent flow sensor check e Go to tab MA
97. Toubon de nncppe Taliana di Lsvngere amp aluc n d lavado Solucaa rinse Rinse solution Input screen for new reagents Make a selection to add new default setting or delete the current information and continue with Next Note Only the Rinse solution input screen is shown in this manual The input screens are the same for all reagents 5 3 2 1 New reagent input cont iNew Reagent Information x e R New reagent information oa STAR SED Lot No Lot number 1234567689 FHNSE SOLUTION T 123456789 Expire Date poehioestol NH Sp ll sumg 01 2010 Benton Fei eege Expire date Placed ialuzsone di avaga Soluci n de lavado Month Bee l 24 06 2009 Solucae rinse NN onn m Placed oo Rinse solution First enter the Lot number Enter the Expire date If necessary adjust the date when the reagent was placed Check if the preview box shows the correct information then press OK po IS Auto Compact User Manual Page 61 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program Note Only the Rinse solution is shown in the manual All the other reagents input are the same as the Rinse input 5 4 Maintenance screen C m Sample T History k Reagents Maintenance Settings Service El When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE This screen has 5 sub screens PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN CHECK SENSORS on page 67
98. USER MANUAL AUTO COMPACT USER MANUAL Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Master Registration Number MRN 071 EN Re mechetronics Manufacturer Mechatronics Manufacturing B V Phone 31 0 229 29 11 29 Fax 31 0 229 24 15 34 E mail support mechatronics nl Internet http www mechatronics nl P O Box 225 Postal address 1620 AE Hoorn The Netherlands De Corantijn 13 Office address 1689 AN Zwaag The Netherlands Copyright Mechatronics BV All rights reserved Subject to changes without prior notice Issued by the After Sales Department of Mechatronics mechatronics Document history overview Document history overview MRN 071 EN Published date 4 augustus 2011 2003 December e Make corrections and add the H E van Dijk 2004 latest pictures e Update the sections according the latest version of the Graphic User Interface Juy2005 e Rewrite the installation section H E van Dijk 3 00 September All sensor values e Sensor information in all sections H E van Dijk 2005 are the same in the the same Add link Weekly WI following sections 191 in Work instruction contents Appendix Maintenance Section Check sensor Work instruction 186 4 00 December Renumber the e All the screen shots are updated H E van Dijk 2005 section 5 6 1 2 to 3 Add new work instructions 202 Renumber section and 203 A in Correction made in WI 191 192 nsert section 193 194 5 6 1 2 Conv
99. a EDTA 19155202 19 08 2008 14 533 53 38 25 a 35363007 13 08 2008 13 23 30 Ke 25 EDTA 111 33323602 pD amp jos 2008 15 14 33 38 25 EDTA M2 38542502 pe6f08 2008 12 53 45 i6 25 EDTA 112 12318702 12 08 2008 14 09 34 44 SS H EDTA 112 28154900 a8josjz00s 13 38 10 17 2 i enz SERERE Re ebe bf n Los FFiTA 113 i Dilution error The dilution error detection is a user setting and can be changed in SETTINGS dilution error detection to 0 25 9e In this example the dilution error detection is set to 10 By selecting Dilution gt 110 all the samples with a dilution rate gt 110 are displayed in the table By selecting Dilution lt 90 all the samples with a dilution rate lt 90 are displayed in the table In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 51 KZ mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 2 7 RER aspect TT alyse seres vult s i mpl T Eo i a Ei H T gp e J 1 Th e Fam peuum p a oe md eme 3 09 2008 11 05 52 eg o aejano 09 95 16 S EECHER eeng speia Ss ECC NINE 5107 7 TERN E RN I E a Soiree es e a lt 10 m T MUI 10 Y 10 Y 10 Y I0 f 10 HE EH i HAZY lt 10 HAZY lt 10 aie a Th L H La
100. ack to the first position of the rack Check if the needle is above the first hole If the needle is not above the first hole turn the wheel on the motor until the needle is above the hole Check that the needle is going though the hole by using the Outer needle function DOWN Get the needle out of the hole press the function UP By turning the wheel the actual position numbers are changed When the needle is going nicely through the hole press the SAVE AS TUBE 1 POSITION Next step is press the SAVE settings key Now all the new settings are saved in the file and Eeprom Page 182 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics 13 21 Rack unit errors The rack unit can give the following errors on the e Gripper module on page 184 e Mixer module on page 185 e Check the mixer on page 185 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Trouble shooting Page 183 mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 21 1 Gripper module E61 till E67 E69 E71 E72 E80 till E88 are the error codes and the text in the status line begins with Grabber did not reach the e The OUT release position Starting point FILL position e The MIX position Starting point OUT position e The HOME position Could not reach or detect the home sensor e The IN catch position Starting point MIX position e The MIX position Starting point FILL position e The MIX position Starting point IN position Causes and solutions
101. act Revision Draft October 2001 Removals of the top cover 172 1 Switch StaRRsed Auto Compact OFF 2 Remove the two rear screws of the top cover if present Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument If the measure sensor is out of range the sensor must be cleaned 172 In order to clean the measure sensor remove the pipette at the measuring position complete with top and bottom clamp For cleaning use a cotton bud dipped in deionised water or aerosol air blower make sure the cotton bud is just damp Do not use any organic solvents Pipette removal 172 1 Push and pull vertically the pipette from the holding position of the belts 2 he pipette will disengage from the pipette belt 3 Take pipette off the belt 4 Store the pipette on a safe place Switch Compact ON 1 Carefully clean the inner part of the measuring sensor by using a cotton bud 2 Check the values of the Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 by using the check MEASURE SENSOR FUNCTION 3 f not in range repeat cleaning the inner part of the measuring sensor 4 When in range switch OFF the Compact Auto Compact User Manual Page 289 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Pipette installation 172 1 Hook pipette assembly on to the pipette belts aw mU iu 2 Make sure that pipette assemblies are correctly AX fitted on to the pipette belts 3 Visually check height of all pipe
102. act User Manual Page 25 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P e 4 2 S O P for working with bio hazardous materials Purpose To inform and educate all engineers that work with biohazards Effective Date July 27 2004 4 2 1 Facts and definitions Biological hazards are present in all human and animal tissues and body fluids The normal research activities carried out in a blood laboratory expose workers to human blood urine sweat semen saliva and muscle tissue For the purpose of assessing risk we assume that all volunteers to our clinical studies are not normal healthy individuals and take appropriate precautions We remain aware at all times that increased knowledge of disease transmission and occupational hazards may result in situations currently considered safe to be reclassified as having risk Universal Precautions describes a set of procedures for dealing with subjects based on the assumption that they are positive for blood borne pathogens Other precautions are necessary to prevent exposure to potential respiratory diseases 4 2 2 Medical requirements Routine personal medical assessments are advised at regular intervals yearly for all personal exposed to potential biohazard Immunisation for Hepatitis B is recommended for everyone who is taking blood samples or dealing with human blood or bodily fluids 4 2 3 General laboratory practices The laboratory is a s
103. al Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re _ mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 5 Flow test leakage et lobes wi 12 4 2010 10 37 51 Before the confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Auto Compact User Manual Page 87 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 6 Flow test Fill sensor air per Ti i l L L T T 1 L P l ALE HE a a en i E gem Before the confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are displayed in there own diagram Page 88 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re _ mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 7 Flow test Fill sensor glass per lobes wi 12 4 2010 10 37 51 I T T T T T T T L T I T T T Li T 1 1 1 t P m f ge uD de Gr cn de o ERE ei na em E ie T A Es m Before the confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA W
104. ally turned off After the start up procedure the software checks whether there are any ESR s still outstanding if so these will be carried out first Auto Compact User Manual Page 15 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Instrument description 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION The StaRRsed Auto Compact can accommodate sample racks from different manufacturers The individual rack with the blood samples is snapped into the Mechatronics rack adapter and need only be placed on the entry platform of the StaRRsed Rack unit The operator simply presses the button Sample mode and walks away The instrument picks up the rack and mixes the blood by rotating the rack 8 times as recommended by the ICSH Barcode labels are read and if an ESR has been requested blood is aspirated from the sample tube Thereafter the Rack is rotated one time to ensure each blood sample is thoroughly mixed and the sample is picked up to be aspirated Aspiration takes place via Mechatronics proprietary double needle mechanism The citrate dilution takes place in a 4 1 ratio and is achieved with 3 accuracy Eighty four Westergren pipettes are housed in the carousel Each is of precision bore glass After each cycle the pipette is cleaned automatically with low foam detergent followed by a drying cycle The fill line is back flushed using saline solution Positive patient identification is achieved with a barcode reader and takes place before aspiration of the sample
105. and are loaded from corrupted to file Check settings before Eeprom Check Selected rack sampling setting and save to file E45 Settings in Eeprom not Checksum error on settings Possible hardware failure correct Upload settings stored in Eeprom Check in Eeprom before sampling Selected rack and save settings E50 Mixing error Total Mixer could not do the correct e Check rack timing settings amount of mixes not the same number of mixes within a T8 amp T11 as setting Check Mix sensor certain time limit Timing Check mix sensor 4 or Rack timer setting T8 or settings T8 or T11 are too low distance T11 or mixer gripper maybe blocked e Mixer is blocked e Mixer motor is faulty e Mixer motor driver on rack board is faulty E51 Mixer not back in its Mixer could not come back in Mixer maybe hitting the vertical position Check if its vertical position after bottom transport belts mixer is in the vertical position mixing Mixer is blocked and clear error if OK Mixer motor is faulty Mixer motor driver on rack board is faulty E54 Endpool full Remove all This error will be cleared End pool full racks from endpool and then automatically after removing Check End pool full clear error the racks from the end pool Be E55 Rack lost in endpool Rack is released from gripper Rack maybe on its side Remove all racks from but did not pass the End pool endpool and then clear error sensor
106. ange the fluid system must be primed to fill the relevant tubes with reagent and remove air Use this button to perform the automatic priming cycle for this reagent 5 4 1 4 Prime de ionized water e Prime De ionized water After each aspiration the fill nozzle is flushed with de ionized water After reagent change the fluid system must be primed to fill the relevant tubes with reagent and remove air Use this button to perform the automatic priming cycle for this reagent 5 4 1 5 Prime Disinfectant e Prime Disinfectant During a pipette rinse cycle a small amount of disinfectant is flushed around the bottom of the pipette and into the waste system After reagent change the fluid system must be primed to fill the relevant tubes with reagent and remove air Use this button to perform the automatic priming cycle for this reagent 5 4 1 6 Prime all units e PRIME ALL UNITS When the StaRRsed Auto Compact has been idle for some hours some reagents may have dropped from the tubes due to gravity Use this button to sequentially activate all the different priming functions once 5 4 1 7 Wash each pipette e Wash each pipette When the pipette belt turns one position the pipette at the rinse position will be rinsed and dried regardless if it was filled or not 5 4 1 8 Wash only sample pipettes e Wash only sample pipettes All pipettes which are currently holding samples are washed and dried ones A warning is shown on the display
107. appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined UNE Sample is clear Sample is Hazy 10 Sample is Hazy 25 Sample is Hazy gt 25 Page 280 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Compact ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at variable HGB The following 7 codes are defined ro flows TS 4 Column height nnn Warning Bubbles on top Warning r umero Ss Auto Compact User Manual Page 281 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact 15 WORK INSTRUCTION STARRSED AUTO COMPACT Work instruction section Auto Compact User Manual Page 283 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 162 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Change pump tube rinse Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 162 1 Open left cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 ar et ae M Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull
108. arts of the separator with disinfectant 2 duh umo ce Ie is Cleaning liquid separator 196 1 1 Remove Hepa filter and disassemble the separator 2 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 3 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 4 Assemble the separator and replace Hepa filter Replace the liquid separator 169 3 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 and Level 5 replace Hepa filter QWLV040002 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector Lift the left cover Replace the liquid separator sliding it over the support Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container and close the left cover So E E Auto Compact User Manual Page 311 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Vacuum pressure check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FLOW SENSOR box Compact InteRRliner version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 If the flow is not in range there might be a blockage in the vacuum flow line to the flow sensor Fill Stop sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FILL SENSOR box Filling stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Diluter
109. aseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 4 Assemble the separator and replace Hepa filter Replace the liquid separator 169 3 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 and Level 5 replace Hepa filter QWLV040002 3 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector 4 Lift the left cover 5 Replace the liquid separator sliding it over the support Page 336 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact 6 Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear 7 Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 8 Replace the waste container and close the left cover New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 162 1 RIN amp SOLU ow ALINE wMoeisto neoplossing age B Wie Open left cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwa
110. ate and time when the sample was aspirated e Time to go The number of minutes to wait until the sample will be measured The indicators at the right side show the current status of the selected pipette e Pipette filled OK A sample has been aspirated into the pipette without problems e Pipette dirty The sample has been measured and the pipette is marked to be washed when it reaches the rinse station This indicator is also on when a sample could not be aspirated properly e Pipette leak Reserved for future use Auto Compact User Manual Page 39 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 2 History screen Settings m Service 17 1 2008 10 16 07 17 1 2008 09 03 41 17 11 2008 09 04 33 andi amc oer 1zizo0S10 6 28 3 17 11 2008 09 05 17 12 17 11 2008 10 22 12 30 2 iziii 09 06 16 yi i EEN an Z 17 11 2008 03 07 41 iz 1 2008 10 16 58 a700 10 17 50 im 17 L 1 2008 03 08 23 17 11 2008 09 09 27 EEr o3 10065 2 17 11 2008 09 10 53 iaeo 102257 7 17 11 2008 03 11 41 17 t 1 2008 09 12 29 17 11 2008 09 13 17 Sin ores 1i 1711 2008 09 14 53 A7ILL 2008 09 15 41 In the sample history the following options can be selected e DISPLAY PIPETTE DATA on page 41 Use button Print to send the selected data to the printer e DISPLAY SAMPLE HISTORY on page 42
111. changed settings which were not saved to disk are lost Outer needle did not go down within a certain time limit Fill nozzle did not reach the fill position within a certain time limit Compact was not able to get a stable reading during the vacuum test before aspiration the sample Sample probe was probably blocked when going down and exceeded the maximum current level Sample probe went back to its home position after the error Sample probe did not go down within a certain time limit Fill nozzle did not reached the Home position within a certain time limit Program stopped and computer needed to be reset Computer reset after power failure Outer needle motor is faulty Outer needle motor driver on needle board is faulty Outer needle is blocked Fill nozzle motor is faulty Fill nozzle motor driver on nozzle board is faulty Fill nozzle is blocked Check for leakage on the pipette or fill nozzle Check if outer needle is clogged up with rubber Sample probe maybe bend Sample probe motor is faulty Sample probe motor driver on needle board is faulty Sample probe is blocked Fill nozzle motor is faulty Fill nozzle motor driver on nozzle board is faulty Fill nozzle is blocked Page 207 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact NEM E14 Outer needle motor Outer needle did not reached Check home top sensor position error home the home top senso
112. chatronics Auto Compact program In the window Select date to show results double click on the file name to select the results of the selected date Press Refresh to refresh the list of available files In the window Sample ID type the sample ID information and press Search Press the Options key for the following search options Show today s results Show today s results from a selected time frame of the day Show results of a number of past days Default value is set for 7 days Show results of a specific day Show results of the range between the first selected date to the next selected date Select in the table a Sample ID and click the button DISPLAY FULL PATIENT RESULT on page 44 for more detailed information of the selected sample In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Auto Compact User Manual Page 43 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 2 2 1 Display patient results Senge Hien Reagents eelerer _ Sample ID TEE Sech Display rack history Analyse results l E 3 150 100 puonnepruike pm E unes e pp ang s ep ng e om ip Co Eg qom Ee RE E ALIE CHER RO R n e CERE EUR BERGERE aana A AE BC D 10 20 30 40 350 e 70 o 100 110 i120 130 140 150 160 170 180 190 200 Fm Aspect ESR 60min ESR 60min Semple H coe
113. d Auto Compact Appendix String format for StaRRsed V14 ESR string format for StaRRsed 60 minutes format stx PPPPPPPPPP www WWW AAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 60 min 80 data characters eot Checksum ON 60 min Rein een Test ow im XXX Um m co Enor messag Tev EEECECEEEEEEEEEECEEEEE a trans re Jumm Auto Compact User Manual Page 225 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact CS 1 byte checksum 256 modulo 256 ASCII string sum ASCII string sum the ASCII sum of all preceding characters incl stx cr If and ext modulo 256 ASCII string sum the remainder of the ASCII string sum when divided by 256 Page 226 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact ESR string format for StaRRsed 30 minutes format stx PPPPPPPPPP hhh www WWW AAAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 30 min stx 80 data characters cr If etx CS eot Checksum ON 30 min Postion Jee fm 20 22 E S R in mm 60 min corrected for temp XXX WWW 2 3 XXX XXX XX 9 Pipette number CSC ppp 71 80 EDTA message MMMMMMMMMM SIX ETX ASCII 03 03 Auto Compact User Manual Page 227 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendi
114. distributor Coda bar Code 39 Code128 UPC EAN and ITF 2 or 5 barcode types can be read with those barcode reader types To set up the barcode readers to client specifications use the set up tools for the barcode readers Detailed information can be found in Keyence Configuration manual MRN 011 or in Opticon Configuration manual MRN 015 Page 204 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics oe Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix PC connections for Auto Compact At the back side of the computer the following connections must be made e VGA monitor cable comes from the monitor e USB cable comes from the touch screen e Auto Compact serial cable comes from the Auto Compact e Power cable comes from the power supply e When the printer is used connect the printer cable onto the 25 pink connector e The host serial cable is connected where to the connecter with by the arrow i i J l INIOTTILOT AUTO t JITIDeaut HIM pi i t a V ei e VGA cable ouclscreen serial cable frat FAR REL pasen Nap nt y SE zw ISSUES d ce gp M m rA Pa are gy L E control caDie D Power cable LE Ae E EE RE erre za Et eg ig Olas D Auto Compact User Manual Page 205 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Error list Auto Compact Last updated 01 01 2010 Error E2 Communication error Board s x Command ox TWSR x E Jod E3 Measure motor
115. dition If necessary replace the inner and or the outer needles Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles 9 If trapped air bubbles are found Go to tab MAINTENANCE click button PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN and perform the Prime Diluent function SS Se SS Gel Disassemble the fill nozzle 202 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle 202 The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Use a tissue to dry the fill nozzle Page 310 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Putthe fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Cleaning the liquid separator 169 1 1 To remove the liquid separator from the Compact Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Remove the liquid separator Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom tube connection Remove the bacterial filter Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Clean the internal p
116. done which can be useful for the field engineer to check what the problem where with the instrument The key CLEAR will delete all errors from the list 5 6 6 Display error history Service C Sample T History E Reagents Maintenance Settings Service 06 12 2008 11 54 28 Level 1 maintenance carried aut 05 05 2008 08 45 11 Measure sensor checked Page 116 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN ems mechatronics Auto Compact program e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered A list of the error detection during operation This list contain error numbers what can be useful for the field engineer to check what the problem where with the instrument The key CLEAR will delete all errors from the list 5 6 7 Advanced LJ Sample i t History Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service IR IL ess E X Advanced user control Reset DC interface Auto Compact User Manual Page 117 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program This screen is used for input direct commands into the software to control all kinds hardware and software settings This is only used by Mechatronics engineers and is not available
117. dripping in the sample tube adapter 155 Page 349 Index Saline pump 111 Saline pump defective 156 Saline QRR 010933 120 Saline pump tube replacement 145 Sample information 37 Sample mode button 36 Sample probe down 112 Sample probe fails to go down 165 Sample probe is not washed after aspiration 155 Sample probe up 112 Sample screen 33 34 Sample screen with keyboard 37 SAMPLE VOLUME 13 Search in example history 109 Sedimentation measurement principle 15 Select barcode reader 108 Select rack 101 Separator e 145 Separator error e 177 Separator sensor e 71 Serial Compact output settings 104 Service screen 33 34 95 Set as tube 1 position 101 Set end date 58 Set new rinse position e 91 Set protocol settings 105 Set start date 57 Small air bubbles rising in pipette 168 Specific laboratory practices and requirements 27 Specifications for the RS232 port 149 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES S O P 25 StaRRsed Incident Report 29 otatus 37 Stickers for the onboard reagents bottles 31 Stickers of the reagents containers e 32 System messages 141 System time out lt xxxx gt 142 T Technical specifications 20 Technical specifications contd e 21 Temperature correction e 345 Temperature sensor e 71 Test barcode reader 102 Test messages 142 Test position motor 101 Test tube sensor 102 Timing settings 97 9
118. driver on rack board is faulty Check mixer motor belt Position gripper motor is faulty Position gripper motor is blocked Motor driver on rack board is faulty See E61 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics E63 Position motor error Home sensor E64 Position motor error Not on position IN E65 Position motor error Not on position MIX E66 Gripper error Rack not in gripper E67 Position motor error Not on position FILL E68 Mixing motor current overshoot Check if the mixer is blocked E69 Position motor error Not on position MIX E70 Can t home mixer Rack not on mix position E71 Position motor error Not on position MIX Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Position motor did not reach the home position or could not detect home sensor Gripper did not reached the IN catch position Starting point MIX position Gripper did not reach the MIX position Starting point FILL position Follow the instructions on the Screen Gripper did not reach the FILL position Starting point MIX or FILL position The mixer motor current exceeded the Maximum mixing current setting during mixing Gripper did not reached the MIX position Starting point IN position Mixer motor send to home position but position gripper motor is not on MIX position Gripper did not reach the MIX position Starting point HOME position
119. e DISPLAY FULL PATIENT RESULT on page 44 For the sample history the following options are available Print Send the selected result to the printer Send all to HOST Send all results again to the HOST Send patient result to HOST Send only the selected patient result to the HOST e DISPLAY RACK HISTORY on page 46 e DISPLAY RACK DETAILS on page 48 Page 40 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Auto Compact program e ANALYSE RESULTS on page 50 e ESR STATISTICS on page 49 5 2 1 Display pipette data This table shows information of the samples in the carousel during the selected ESR process time After measuring the pipette the pipette data is transferred to the sample history files In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Auto Compact User Manual Page 41 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Auto Compact program mechatronics 5 2 2 Display Sample history iil 17 11 2008 10 17 50 mi mem IEEE es imiipoioiess a ee H 3 3l yz izhi2zosokos27 z Ur Jump 2 22 me i7nj20801053 21 o rmujoeixzs L Qu 12Hif2008O9 Ildl 4 juu ojoo 2 22 SUP Erg iz js e Heg Tee pes we Page 42 9 T newz n Te e vm S T Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN me
120. e data with the exception of CS STX and ETX E g CS byte2 XOR byte3 XOR byte 4 XOR etc Note Cannot be equal to that of the ETX byte O3h Page 248 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact The CS byte verifies the accuracy of each transmitted message Before transmission the value of the CS byte is calculated by the exclusive or ing of all data bytes in the message with the exception of CS STX and ETX Since the CS byte precedes the ETX byte within the data stream the calculated value for CS cannot be equal to that of the ETX byte O3h Therefore if the calculated CS value is O3h the transmitted CS byte is set to the substitute value 83h in order to avoid erroneous action by the receiving device Page 249 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Protocol Compact bi directional Bidirectional protocol definition of the sample request string from the StaRRsed Auto Compact to the Host computer Positions in the string 1 2 jsj4 s e v 89 t0 t1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ESR Sample request string definition from StaRRsed Auto Compact to host computer _stx se E sjR sjR sp 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 t0 111219 14 15 16 18 SP R SP es em Definition of the string STX and ETX are at fixed position first 1 and last 31t
121. e eanas 7 m Tee E ees ec lema wcieetegein aee Il een istis Tiesa Ja H leoa EE ii dub 1008 13 00 30 dE l eet em M SS d Warning Re By selecting one of the warning codes all the samples with this warning code are displayed in the table In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Page 54 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics 5 2 10 History sample analyse option lt 4 Search options Sample history options S T L E Show today s results a al Minute Lj Fram S 0 s 23 SE Show results i Last Zb davis pay 2 DD Mm yvvy J From gt EEE DD Mt d Cleanup Sample History Make a selection for 1 A specific number of past days 2 A specific date 3 A range of days from start date to end date Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Auto Compact program Minute 159 Page 55 mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 2 11 History sample analyse option day Search options Sample history options Colle Show today s results P al Hour Minute Hour Minute ES From Ji m SE en m e Ss C B Show results a Last y davis DD MM Y Y J From D MA Hpp MM vYYY pang 2 Ty Lt Ly EX Cleanup Sample History Ma
122. e same sample ID even when it is still stored in the carousel data buffer 5 5 2 Numerical input The following numerical inputs can be made 1 TEMPERATURE IN CELSIUS Input the correct room temperature 2 ESR SEDIMENTATION TIME IN MINUTES Input the correct time 30 or 60 minutes This time is reset to default when Service mode is switched OFF 3 SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH in milliliters 4 PIPETTE WASH TIME SEC in seconds Default value 7 This setting is reset to default when Service mode is switched OFF 5 PIPETTE DRY TIME SEC in seconds Default value 5 This setting is reset to default when Service mode is switched OFF 6 MIXING INTERVAL 30 90 SEC between two mixing squeeze of the rack in seconds Default value 90 5 5 3 Language selection The selection box for the language is marked with a symbol depicting a globe Select the language for the software and the Instructions For Use by clicking on the appropriate language name Note To switch to the selected language the first time close and restart the software Auto Compact User Manual Page 81 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 Carousel control ka mw Sample History PR Reagents ES Maintenance Settings m Service E x This screen has four sub screens 1 General settings on page 78 2 Carousel control on page 82 3 Dilutor settings on page 92 4 Limit settings on page 94 Page 82 A
123. e selected language the first time close and restart the software Auto Compact User Manual Page 79 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 5 1 ON and OFF selection The following selections can be switched ON or OFF 1 30MIN METHOD e 30MIN METHOD ON ESR s are measured after 30 minutes e 30MIN METHOD OFF ESR s are measured after 60 minutes 2 DISPLAY DILUTION e DISPLAY DILUTION ON The dilution rates of all samples are shown in the status line of the screen directly after aspiration e DISPLAY DILUTION OFF Dilution rates are only shown if they are outside the selected accepted range 3 EDTAMODE e EDTAMODE ON Samples are presented in EDTA sample tubes The samples are diluted in the StaRRsed Auto Compact e EDTAMODE OFF Samples are presented in pre diluted CITRATE sample tubes Dilution on the StaRRsed Auto Compact is switched OFF 4 DISPLAY GRAPH e DISPLAY GRAPH ON A graphical presentation from the measured sample data is shown on the Main screen e DISPLAY GRAPH OFF Default setting no graph is shown 5 SAMPLE PROBE PROTECTION e SAMPLE PROBE PROTECTION OFF The sample probe motor will push the sample probe inner needle down to the set depth e SAMPLE PROBE PROTECTION ON The sample probe motor will stop when a certain current limit is exceeded and return to the home position e Reset the SAMPLE PROBE PROTECTION switch from ON to OFF and ON again 6 TEMP CORRECTION
124. ect results 11 5 Level 3 maintenance Level 3 maintenance is level 4 maintenance adding the following extra s 1 Replace the pinch valve tube ESRIO10246 2 Replace the blue disk filter QWLV040003 3 Replace the Peristaltic waste pump cassette ESRI 090921 including the Blotting washer ESRI090920 Auto Compact User Manual Page 147 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Maintenance Be careful as there may be blood in the cassette First make up some disinfectant and put this in the liquid separator Press PRIME DISINFECTANT to pump disinfectant through the pump cassette Symptoms for a bad or faulty waste pump cassette e Waste separator error e Taking too long before the separator empties e Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction WI 194 Level 3 maintenance on page 325 11 6 Level 2 maintenance Level 2 maintenance is level 3 maintenance and add the following extra s Replace the Teflon tip on the syringe of the diluter assembly From repair set QWLV030902 Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction number WI 181 Dis and re assembly diluter syringe Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction number WI 198 Level 2 maintenance on page 334 11 7 Level 1 maintenance Annual maintenance Level 1 maintenance is Level 3 Maintenance and WI 181 Dis and re assembly diluter syringe and adds the following extras
125. efore file Settings in Eeprom OK sampling and loaded from Eeprom Check positions and save settings E41 Timeout settings error Timing settings in Eeprom Settings loaded from Eeprom does not match settings saved Check settings before to file Settings in Eeprom OK sampling and loaded from Eeprom Check timeouts and save settings E42 Mixermotor current Current settings in Eeprom do settings error Settings loaded not match settings saved to from Eeprom Check settings file Settings in Eeprom OK before sampling and loaded from Eeprom Check current settings and save settings Page 210 mechetronics Check communication cable between Host and Auto Compact computer Check serial port settings baud rate etc Check protocol settings Check Host computer see E30 See E30 See E30 See E30 Configuration file maybe corrupted Configuration file maybe corrupted e Configuration file maybe corrupted Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact E43 Motor settings error Motor settings in Eeprom do Configuration file maybe Settings loaded from Eeprom not match settings saved to corrupted Check settings before file Settings in Eeprom OK sampling and loaded from Eeprom Check motor settings and save settings E44 Settings in Eeprom does Settings stored in Eeprom are Configuration file maybe not match with settings saved OK
126. em check Tomaten Ye awvro20004 check spring momo O YT es Esmowsm om Meenong __ l 39 ema o vawemmesem O III 39 Note len CheckitnatcorectRepiacotopar _ T Maintenance schedule StaRRsed Compact Sample volume lt 200 Per day Daily Oncea Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 m Article number Article description Ee P ays pf Arie descipion SSS omg fearann 1 Is Te amor FiatWasherFiiNosseeDTA I o z m EUM QWLV050004 O ring 2 5x1 5 Valve body A Fill nozzle Page 218 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact amwwwo ermesmmene 1 al TI Is oe oromere Tf emmer Rinse test 1 8 9 1 Is amer Saine Tube assemoy ll jz open ue ziessen 1 1 Ia ESRI010246 Pimhvavetube o a In QTST040001 Valve Tubing silicon If 84 needed VERA070901 Sample tube assembly if 1 needed Auto Compact User Manual Page 219 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix String format for StaRRsed ESR string format for StaRRsed 60 minutes format stx PPPPPPPPPP www WWW AAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 60 min 80 data characters eot Checksum ON 60 min mein een T SS XX mm EREECHEN 5 Jepen x
127. em Data 125 characters of Data field Bytes 1 fStartoftet 1 STX Text distinction code 8 ESRSR mn aligned followed by spaces Request workorder R Request Y ESR yes N ESR no mm elen 28 Fraen ea MERIT CL Text left aligned followed by spaces Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Page 237 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact RENI o ANN number digits 0 9 with leading spaces Non specified positions are filled with spaces Page 238 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Request record from analyser to LIMS Request capital R on position 125 me eese en Workorder record from LIMS to analyser ESR Yes capital Y on position 125 ESR No capital N on position 125 mm woos MECHATRONICS result record of Data field Bytes A 3 1 Startoftext ESTE fe EC a see Lm Jas is E 0 Page 239 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Text format E g 0001 0 01 24 hour clock LE 1 BC COHEN es EN mE NE Lu Se es BE S S OO See section ESR error codes Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact ESR 30 minutes mm h Limit error message results 30 en 1 oee section Checksum calculation fem SS XXXXX Page 240 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatro
128. enessebestinesedansedeesedsensnedensseesdentetbed 104 5 6 2 1 Serial Compact output settnge cc cccceccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeenes 104 9 6 2 2 SEE ele E dn LEE 105 5 6 3 AUt C mpact settings EORR 107 e e EN PONE PO aa EE TE 108 36 32 ee Ee d eil Ce TO EE 108 5 6 3 3 Select barcode reader ccccceccceccceeceeeceeeeeeeseeeeeeteeeeeeesgeeeeeeeseeseeees 108 5 6 3 4 Search in example history ccc cece ceeccceecceeeeceeeceeeeseeseeeeseeeseeeseeeess 109 50 25 QOUter needle elt eege grenge deeg eet 109 5 6 4 Manual COME e EE 110 SERIES 110 9 0 2 Waste DUMP WE 111 SP aro ANE 6 0119 een e RET 111 5 6 4 4 Rinse pump 2 oo c cee cece cece eeccecceece eee eceecceeceeeesececseeteeeaeeseeseeeseeseeseeeeeeeaes 111 3643 FANS OF aaa icice cece gash tence esas E DE CD MEME CU Uo ENTE 111 0045 Needle Control us excisa uri ta aces n Liu x a iia E Pd lai enira S ra Rida Eia ru 112 or Ouer necedi Le EN 112 5 6 4 8 Outer needle down 112 5 06 49 Sample DIODe UD E 112 3564 10 Sample DrODG GOWN ceruse beniedera S Diu CPowera opo qPr ci RING O 112 SOAs FITO E e EE 113 9002 Un ee E ee isses dee diae ieu derat ee ee eee ee eee aa 113 90415 TUunsenozzle e ME 113 0 6 4 14 Rinse nozzle down 113 26 419 VaMe COMO EE 114 Auto Compact User Manual Page 9 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Contents DOA NN 114 oA MMC jl T ttem 115 5 6 5 Display maintenance history Genicel 115 5 6 6 Display error his
129. ensor TS Room temperature Diluent flow sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK DILUENT FLOW SENSOR box Press test When test is finished signal Down and signal Up must be green Separator check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK SEPARATOR SENSOR box Separator sensor 200 600 2700 Page 144 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Maintenance 11 3 2 Separator The separator is designed to separate liquid from the air and can handle a lot of blood rinse and other used reagents from the instrument After a period of time the separator is getting dirty and therefore it needs to be cleaned on a weekly bases Symptoms of a dirty separator 1 Separator errors 2 Foam in the separator 3 Waste pump gets problems when removing the waste from of the separator Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in WI 196 Cleaning liquid separator on page 299 11 4 Level 4 maintenance The purpose of level 4 maintenance is to carry out the daily and the weekly maintenance Replace the pump tubing bacterial filters and the Fill nozzle washer After replacing those items the Instrument needs a Fill and Clean sequence to clean the pipettes Over a monthly period protein builds up in the Westergren pipettes and needs to be de proteinised using a strong cleaning agent Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the WI 193 level 4 mainte
130. ent Text distinction code distinction code Inquiry mode Zen T xen Real time inquiry Text distinction code II Sample distinction code Sample ID no i o o Patient number Same as sample data Tube position no Tube position in rack 3 SE9000 order information record format 171 bytes Page 270 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Parameter a Comment Text distinction code distinction code Text distinction code EE Information status RRE sample does not exist 1 sample exists Sample ID no 3 Must be the same as inquiry record Rack no Tubero 2 E fang Da p OO e Patient ID no Paetmme 25 ES RES oeren 8 mmm SSS Doctorname 8 O SS O We fe TS o o YOO Samplecomments 4 O O o OO We dt ofEmsorEsRmorESRys Resoved Compact HAZY code messages The code appears in the sample data record at variable RBC This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined Sampleiscear Compact ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at variable HGB The following 7 codes are defined No cells plasma found ESR Probably 140 mm Auto Compact User Manual Page 271 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Too many borders found Error Column height lt nnn gt
131. er 168 Purpose Pipette handling valve Revision Version 1 October 2008 Removals of the top cover 172 1 Switch StaRRsed Auto Compact OFF 2 Remove the two rear screws of the top cover if present Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument Pipette valve check or replacement 168 1 Hold the top pipette clamp and remove the valve body QTST040002 2 Clean or replace the valve body 3 Check the silicon tube position inside the pipette clamp it must be in the centre of the hole and equidistant from the sides 4 Re install pipette valve body Pipette installation 172 1 Hook pipette assembly on to the pipette belts 2 Make sure that pipette assemblies are correctly fitted on to the pipette belts 3 Visually check height of all pipette valves they must all be at the same height 4 Visually check the bottom of the pipette V shape ring 5 Incorrect fitted pipettes may cause mechanical damage to the instrument 6 Check for leakage after the first FILL amp CLEAN Replace the top cover 172 ar TN ERR UR XX bh WU HI b 1 Putthe cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed Page 288 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 172 Page 1 of 3Purpose Purpose Cleaning measure sensor Instrument Comp
132. ess OUTER NEEDLE down observe and check the alignment of the first hole When there is a misalignment correct the setting by turning the wheel of the positioning motor till a correct alignment is achieved Press save as tube 1 position and press save settings Auto Compact User Manual Page 187 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact 14 APPENDIX FOR STARRSED AUTO COMPACT Appendix section Auto Compact User Manual Page 189 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Article reference list Auto Compact mechetronics The Auto Compact is delivered with a complete accessories kit ESRI 110992 This reference list is for article order numbers only QWLV040002 Bacterial filter Waste separator ESRIO30903 Westergren pipette assembly QWLV040003 _ Disc filter Vacuum Regulator blue ESRIO90921 Waste pump cassette assembly ESRI110001 Ruler StaRRsed Compact QEDV130019 Fuses 5 20 220V 2 5 Amps Page 190 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Cable connection diagram LIE sLASHS Omg Vv 00080vVH3A S003 HH DAHIANA E i SINS Te AHJA Ligii Cerne HTE POS E eS LAT Hue OSIHNSM Ost dae HO SS i Gera eS Oa Sele OS ee CIT SOTO HSA On ZZ SEOEROVHSA CG r l DEDEBONHA LOUIS RJ ART SEA EDGBEOvH3A LOGEDWVHSA JosusS sco 429 WK B SCD
133. eyer j motor test e Add in settings carrousel the Insert in the 5 4 the pipette flow diagram pop up fill and clean screens procedure Auto Compact User Manual Page 3 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Document 6 00 Page 4 history overview April 2006 March 2007 July 2007 February 2008 September 2008 June 2009 July 2009 Work instructions Section 5 amp 3 Combine Auto Compact and InteRRliner V8 manual Removed installation section from manual Update screens to apply for the software update version 2 22 Reporting section mechetronics Review all the Work instructions H E van Dijk and add the latest information to the instructions Review the Maintenance schedule Add missing maintenance item to section 11 Add instructions to the Maintenance schedule Add new work instructions WI 204 and WI 205 All screen shoots are updated for H E van Dijk software version 2 13 and higher Add self closing up pops screens Installation section 3 and text how to connect the PC to the Auto Compact and host Section 5 all kind of changes Add appendix PC connections Some spell corrections in the manual Re install missing link Appendix E van Dijk Error list Auto Compact In Self close script set timer longer Combine Auto Compact manual E van Dijk and InteRRliner V8 manual into one manual Changes are made on code levels Removed the installation section E van Dijk
134. f the second mix is set default for 1 mix Check both mixing settings by press TEST key Observe the numbers in the numerical field MIXING MOTOR SETTINGS 1 MIXING DIRECTION e Default setting is left 2 MIXING SPEED default setting 9096 3 HOLDLEVEL default setting 30 4 HOMING SPEED default 20 After setting use the Save current key to save the new settings If the Save current key is not pressed the old settings will be used Return to Mixer motor on page 97 screen 5 6 1 1 1 Explain mixer The following settings need to be set MIXING SETTINGS 1 NUMBERS OF TURNS FOR LONG MIX e This is the first mix of a new sample rack The minimum mix value is set default for 8 mixing 2 NUMBERS OF TURNS SORT MIX e After the Mixing interval time a second mix is started the number of the second mix is set default for 1 mix Check both mixing settings by press TEST key Observe the numbers in the numerical field MIXING MOTOR SETTINGS 1 MIXING DIRECTION e Default setting is left 2 MIXING SPEED default setting 90 3 HOLDLEVEL default setting 30 4 HOMING SPEED default 20 After setting use the Save current key to save the new settings If the Save current key is not pressed the old settings will be used Return to Mixer motor on page 97 screen Page 98 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 1 2 Conveyer motor C j Sample it History j Reagents u
135. for third parties e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered Page 118 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics ee Getting started 6 GETTING STARTED Check the general settings and select the required options 30 minutes Default is OFF Display dilution Default is OFF EDTA mode Default is ON Display graph Default is OFF Sample probe protection Default is ON Temperature correction Default is ON Fast fill Default is ON Visual keyboard Default is ON 9 Print after measurement Default is OFF 10 Check the settings Results at limit error oS oe c9 Ye The tab Settings is protected by the password Select the tab Settings type the password 3964 and press the ENTER key 6 1 Limit settings Check the RESULT AT LIMIT ERROR Settings If it is certain that the LIMS has been programmed to handle all these exceptions correctly these options may be set to YES In all other situations the options should be set to NO to avoid that results associated with exceeded limits are transmitted to LIMS and or printed e SEND RESULTS TIME EXCEEDED is set to YES always transmit results to the output SEND RESULTS TIME EXCEEDED is set to NO transmit no results t
136. g e Check filling nozzle and washer O ring 5 Incorrectly adjusted sample probe depth e Check needle depth SETTINGS NEEDLE DEPTH 6 Noor poor vacuum e Check vacuum MAINTENANCE CHECK SENSORS CHECK FLOW SENSOR Page 174 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 14 Position error E18 E18 is the error code and the text in the status line Carousel position error 1 Position error can occur if the Compact is switched OFF while the carrousel is moving to the next position If the Rinse nozzle sticks up this can cause a position jump 2 Position error e Compact was not able to position the carousel e There was a difference found in the pipette memory position table and the actual measured position of the position sensor e Check in tab SETTINGS CAROUSEL for the correct position 3 Ifthe position is still not correct go to SETTINGS CAROUSEL and select Pipette flow test During the Pipette flow test the software will learn the new position of the carousel When the flow test is done all the new positions will be stored in memory 4 Check the mechanical connection of the potentiometers are not loose If position errors still occur the positioning device needs replacement This is a fatal error call distributor Position error 1 StaRRsed Auto Compact was not able to position the carousel There was a difference found in the pipette memory position table and the actual
137. g this method has the following advantages e The Westergren pipettes are always filled to the correct level e Using closed sample tubes reduces the possibility of contamination for the user and environment e Standard glass Westergren pipettes are used in which the measurement can be corrected to a constant temperature 18 C Celsius Even small abnormalities can be detected over a longer period of time irrespective of where and when the blood sample was taken e Every sedimentation measurement is directly linked to an identified sample so that a manual work sheet is unnecessary Patient ID errors are reduced to a minimum by using the bar code reader e Inthe EDTA mode the accuracy of dilution of EDTA blood with citrate is considerably better than manual dilution achieved either by tipping off or using evacuated blood collection tubes pre filled with citrate solution e The data can be send to your Lab Information System e The used sedimentation pipettes are automatically washed and dried e Minimum sample volume is 1 4 ml for the StaRRsed Auto Compact e The StaRRsed Auto Compact has fully automatic sample loading e The Rack system can work with a variety of hematology analyzer racks with most common EDTA blood sample tubes The system uses rack adapters and is set up for a specific type of rack e Windows based System Software is running on an external computer Auto Compact User Manual Page 13 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN
138. g washer ESRI090026 5 Place the new blotting washer ESRI090026 6 Insert new waste pump cassette ESRI090921 until it clicks into place 7 Connect the two tubes to new waste pump cassette Replace the pinch valve tube ESRI010246 205 1 Open the left cover 2 Pullthe tube out the pinch vale 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom connector and the top connector 4 Remove the tube 5 Connect the silicon tube to the bottom connector and the top connector 6 Push the tube in the pinch vale T Close the left cover Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood 1 Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes 2 Goto tab MAINTENANCE and perform the End of day wash procedure function when Fill amp Clean is used End of day wash is not required 3 Check system for leakage 4 Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Auto Compact User Manual Page 341 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Air filter replacement ESRI 179 1 2 3 1 2 Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the inner and or the outer needles Check tubing
139. h position respectively SP Space character 20 E Capital letter E S Capital letter S R Capital letter R 1 18 Position of the sample identification left adjusted and filled up with spaces at the end of the string Checksum one char 00 FF that is the EXOR sum of all the data Data The position from position 2 up to and including ES position 29 Take position 2 and position 3 and EXOR those 2 Take the result and EXOR this with position 3 ect till the position 29 R At position 28 means that this is the Request string STX Char 02 ETX Char 03 Auto Compact User Manual Page 251 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Sample conformation string definition replied by the host computer to perform an ESR test Fs se e sTR sTR Se 3 2 eleele To a s ss eel 8x Y Capital Y at position 28 of the string Sample refuse string definition replied by the host computer to skip the ESR test Fs se e sR STRIS 3 2 2 T4 Ts 8 2 T8 To as ss 67 0 SP es ex N Capital N at position 28 of the string If either the host computer as well the StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a string it should reply by sending an Acknowledge char 06 if the string is found okay If either the host computer as well the StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a string it should reply by sending a Non Acknowledge char 15 if the string is found faulty Sample request Checksum always ON After
140. haracters incl stx cr If and ext modulo 256 ASCII string sum the remainder of the ASCII string sum when divided by 256 OR 128 setting the MSB bit to 1 Page 258 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact OPUS string format mT stx PPPPPPPPPP hhh www WWW AAAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr Lf eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 30 min stx 80 data characters cr If etx CS eot Checksum ON 30 min Data consists if 30 min output is switched to ON Position Description 10 Patient identification text PPPPPPPPPP 14 E S R in mm Half hour method EI X XXX hhh 18 E S R in mm calculated to 60 minutes WWW 22 E S R in mm 60 min corrected for temp 12 16 im 2 16 18 als M 32 Aspect en AMAA Manually added code mm Pipette number Sedimentation time TTT as 69 Ewormessages Ted EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE O T jeTAmesme Tet MMMMMMMMMM OOOO Oo Auto Compact User Manual Page 259 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM r NN res toe 1 Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx Number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 Page 260 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechat
141. hared facility it must be booked in advance with the Technician in Charge All users must follow all Departmental Safety Guidelines and Bio safety Policy Each user is responsible to leave a clean disinfected and tidy work place All biohazard waste must be properly disposed Page 26 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 2 4 Specific laboratory practices and requirements Biohazard waste Dispose blood tubes into a biohazard sharps container Dispose sharps into a biohazard sharps container All other bio hazardous waste is to be deposited into a biohazard bag All bio hazardous waste is deposited into the Medical Waste Management MWM bin for pick up Decontamination procedures Routine At the end of each experiment or each day disinfect lab benches and any equipment Spills Small spills of biohazard material should be treated by first covering them with an absorbent paper to avoid the formation of aerosols Disinfect the spill by slowly pouring on a disinfecting solution working from the outside to the centre of the spill in a circular motion Leave the spill long enough for disinfection to take place check decontaminating instructions on the disinfectant container for time and then carefully wipe up wearing gloves Pick up any glass using forceps Once all the material has been removed disinfect the area thoroughly Inform the Technician in Charge of the s
142. he system 7 1 Check list Run these checks before processing a large batch of samples 1 Waste container should be empty Check the reagents levels in containers Switch ON procedure e Switch ON the Compact e Switch ON the PC and monitor e Wait until Windows is ready for use e Start the Compact software Prime the fluid system at start up Select the MAINTENANCE gt PRIME CLEAN to prime the system The prime all units function can be used or prime each individual liquid as described next Select and press the buttons in sequence If the system is not sufficiently primed press the respective button again 1 Prime Rinse solution Activates the pipette wash pump Action Rinse solution must flow through the pipette e After each measurement pipette is washed and dried automatically 2 Prime Saline Activates the Saline pump Action Liquid must flush through the needle assembly e After each sample the aspiration system is flushed automatically with saline 3 Prime Diluent Activates the diluter prime cycle Action Diluter system must be filled with diluent and free of air bubbles e Diluter prime cycle is executed once In order to fully prime the system it will be necessary to press the key several times One cycle is 5 strokes of the Diluter 4 Prime De ionized water Activates the fill nozzle flush valve Action De ionized water must flow through the tube connected to the fill nozzle cap e Dur
143. hetronics Auto Compact program 3 Go to 1 TUBE POSITION This is the first hole position in the grabber cover plate at the needle position 4 Goto rack RELEASE POSITION This is the position for releasing the rack The grabber will be opened and the rack is transported into the End 5 GOTOPOSITION Service purpose only This is to move from the home position to any distance in millimeters from the home position Return to Position motor on page 100 screen 5 6 1 3 4 Test barcode reader The following steps are needed for checking the barcode Take a sample tube with barcode and a rack 1 Go to the IN POSITION 2 Go to MIX POSITION 3 Go to TUBE POSITION NUMBER 1 After pressing the READ BARCODE key the barcode is shown above the key If barcode label is not read correctly see section TROUBLESHOOTING Return to Position motor on page 100 screen 5 6 1 3 5 Test tube sensor owitch ON CHECK TUBE DELETION SENSOR check Now the graphical interpretation of the sensor is ON The following steps are needed for checking the sensor Take one rack filled with some sample tubes Fill the rack like one sample tube on position 1 no sample tube in position 2 one sample tube on position 3 ect Go to the IN POSITION Go to MIX POSITION Go to TUBE POSITION NUMBER 1 The sensor must light up Select tube number 2 Go to TUBE POSITION NUMBER 2 The sensor must not light up the detection is not correct see section TROUBLE
144. ial output comport K ASRL2 INSTR EZ Pay 0j None Baud rate 9 eem Shop bits A i 10 Data bits j a Flow control J Nore Select a communication port to communicate with the Compact e Key Load settings is used for reload the stored the software settings e Key Save settings as is used for storing the software settings to a file The file name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered 6 5 6 2 1 Serial Compact output settings SERIAL OUTPUT COMPORT Select the output port for communication Serial output comport ASRL2 INSTR By default Baud rate Selectable 1200 4800 and 9600 Data bits Selectable 7 or 8 data bits Party bit Selectable none space mark even and odd Stop bits Selectable 1 1 5 or 2 stop bits Flow control Selectable for eS I a Page 104 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program e None e XON XOFF e RTS CTS e DTR DSR e XON XOFF amp RTS CTS e XON XOFF A DTR DSR When the selection key is select the virtual keyboard pop up Type the correct numbers into the numerical fields for instance in the baud rate field 9600 Return to Serial output settings screen 5 6 2 2 Set protocol settings The following protocols can be select for out putting data pow X da Ee o a 10 11 12 No Serial output MECHATRONICS 01 Bidirectional MECH
145. ics Auto Compact program 5 2 3 1 Display rack status Sample ur History 1 Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service in E i an INO Received answer From bosti OS a i NOH Received answer From host NOI Received answer from host P c Bl o 459 bh A d c Ep B 5343 i Ready ESH Stays rli YESI a4 vi F554 55 NY cee ei 1 i i43 VES Ready scht 2 LIII l Pu mq w 11 16 49 26 10 2004 Print l Display rack status C L9 Displayrackdetsis ON send alter Send patart rasuk to HOST Clear rack history EI More detailed information of the samples in the selected rack is shown in the status table The last 10 racks are stored and can be selected The Clear rack history button will clear the contents of the rack history file and restart to build up a new rack history file Page 48 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 2 4 ESR Statistics screens zQESR Statistics e x Condy mean mam Hazy 9 Eton 55 Bubbles on top 96 ESR enars 95 Number of samples unm nmm nmm rm OC we m i Ditin error 10 d ter setting From iaa Sei fi D Ji i recente s Recalcdabe Export to Excel CSV 0 r z opo dihoa oyaa osio orflnis0o8 os i0j2008 irigos 13 10 2008 IS l0j2008 Date A s
146. ident Report V 0 1 August 2004 Issued by Ge Sense Departmani of Naecramoncs C Copyright Mechsatronic s B V Auto Compact User Manual Page 29 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Standard Operating Procedures S O P R mechatronics 4 5 E C Declaration StaRRsed Auto Compact Mechatronics Manufacturing B V mechatronics De Corantyn 13 1889 AN ZAC The Netherlands RO box 225 1620 AE HOORN Telephone 31 07229 291129 Fax 31 01229 241534 E mail infcdpmechatranics nl Inbar rena rmachatrenics nl VAT number HL EWE Z2 979 BD Banker Rabobank Brout mimber 3715 25 926 Swolt addrese RABO NL U IRAN NL41 RABO OZ GA 28 E C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Herewith we declare that Is in conformity with the provisions of the following EEC directives 98 79 EC IVD devices 98 37 EC Machinery The following harmonized standards have been applied EN 12100 1 EN 12100 2 EN 349 EN 61010 1 Zwaag The Netherlands June 2006 R Metselaar R Eijling Managing director Conditions By the ORGALIME GENERAL CONDITIONS 592 of August 2000 Page 30 Any other conditions are herewith epicii rejected by us TJ a pw pui cuu 174 i ooo W oo I Cw ek Le pl a a i ZE el FT declaration of conformity according to Annex Ill declaration of conformity according to Annex V we ECMA CERTIFICATE REEMAEZERHTIFIZATE Te Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S
147. illing over the instrument If rinse solution spills over the top of the pipettes the following items must be checked 1 Is the vacuum pump working e Check the vacuum pressure by using the option CHECK FLOW SENSOR 2 When rinsing the rinse actuator must be energized e The rinse actuator can be found under top cover at the top of pipette being rinsed 3 Wash station must engage with pipette e The Wash station is the white Rinse nozzle that engages the bottom of the pipettes Auto Compact User Manual Page 153 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting 4 Check the piercing pin in the wash station it must be straight e The piercing pin is to pierce the bottom meniscus when a filled pipette is at the wash station 5 Wash station or tubing from wash station may be blocked e Activate the PRIME DISINFECTANT function The disinfectant must flow through the system 13 1 3 Rinse pump defective 1 Liquid flows back into the container e Replace the rinse pump tube 2 Atthe start of the rinse sequence the first pipette is not washed e Replace the rinse pump tube WI 162 rinse tube replacement on page 284 Page 154 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 1 4 Liquid level sensor not sensing 1 Liquid in the container is not detected This occurs sometimes with the De ionized water bottle 2 Add one or two drops of Saline to the De ionized water to increase the
148. ily base at the selected time Auto Compact User Manual Page 77 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN m TVs mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 General settings Jr Sample jj History Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service General settings CG zen method OFF QOO Temp correction ON CG Display dilution OFF C Fast filing OFF QE oam ON Virtual keyboard ON ccs SD worse In SD zeen Geh samo probe ON 3 CheckfordupkateID s OFF J 122 Temperature C H Pipette wash time sec Den ESR sedimentation time min Uz Pipette dry time sec e Sample probe depth mm da Mixing interval 30 90 sec This screen has four sub screens 1 General settings on page 78 2 Carousel control on page 82 3 Dilutor settings on page 92 4 Limit settings on page 94 Page 78 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program Selections are made by an ON OFF switch in the screen and by numerical inputs If virtual keyboard is switched ON a virtual keyboard is pop up for input the data When Virtual keyboard is switched OFF the arrow keys must be used for input of data When ready with any selecting press SAVE SETTINGS before you continue The selection box for the language is marked with a symbol depicting a globe Select the language for the software and the Instructions For Use by clicking on the appropriate language name Note To switch to th
149. in expectation continue to the following steps Set Auto dilution adjust ON Run a few more samples to inspect the dilution rate again Auto Compact User Manual Page 93 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 5 4 Diluent flow check e Diluent flow check The Diluent flow sensor check is default switched ON When the check Diluent flow sensor is still giving error s after trouble shooting and there are no detectable faults in the liquid flow use the switch OFF function The check is now switched OFF and call for service Return to Diluter settings on page 92 screen 5 5 6 Limit settings C m Sample H History Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service Co Send results time exceeded Co send results dilution errors 8 f 25 S diluter setting This screen has four sub screens 1 General settings on page 78 2 Carousel control on page 82 3 Dilutor settings on page 92 4 Limit settings on page 94 Page 94 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN P mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 6 1 Results at limit error e SEND RESULTS TIME EXCEEDED is set to YES always transmit results to the output SEND RESULTS TIME EXCEEDED is set to NO transmit no results to the output when the ESR time is outside the selected range e SEND RESULTS DILUTION ERRORS is set to YES always transmit results to the output SEND RESULTS DILUTION ERRORS is set
150. ing normal operation the outside of the stainless steel tube inside the fill nozzle will be contaminated The fill nozzle will be flushed automatically after sampling with water 5 Prime Disinfectant Activates the disinfectant valve Action Disinfectant must flow through the small tube connected to the pipette wash station Auto Compact User Manual Page 123 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Quick start up mE e During a pipette rinse cycle a small amount 0 5ml of disinfectant is flushed in to the waste system 6 PRIME ALL UNITS This function activates all the different priming functions once When the Compact has been idle for some hours use the Prime all units key The Compact prime diluent automatically after eight hours idle Page 124 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics u Quick start up 7 2 Fill procedure Fill the sample rack with the sample tubes Observe that the barcodes are visible through the opening in the rack Place the rack in a rack adapter Set the Rack adapter in the rack loader with the barcodes facing the rack grabber Select the tab SAMPLE and press the button Sample mode The Rack is transported to the rack grabber the rack grabber picks up the Rack adapter and moves to the barcode reader position to scan the first barcode label The rack is then mixed and after that moved to the needle position to be aspirated If the barcode labels fail to read check if
151. ion E4 E4 is the error code and the text in the status line Needle not in top position Piercing needle not back at the home position after sampling a tube e Check the home sensor e Needle motor faulty e Needle driver on needle board faulty e Fatal error call distributor E14 E14 is the error code and the text in the status line Tube motor position error Outer needle did not reached the home sensor within a certain time limit e Check home top sensor e Outer needle tube motor is faulty e Outer needle driver on needle board is faulty e Motor is blocked e Fatal error call distributor Page 164 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 7 2 Sample probe fails to go down Under normal circumstances the sample probe goes down If sample probe fails to go down check the following Sample probe depth wrong Check the correct sample SETTINGS GENERAL SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH if the sample probe has being set too deep it will touch the bottom of the sample tube The sample probe then pushes the sample tube slightly downwards and the aspiration cycle will be aborted A broken outer needle may cause a similar fault Check for mechanical obstructions Electronic failure e Fatal error call distributor Mechanical failure e Fatal error call distributor Auto Compact User Manual Page 165 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 8 Air bubbles
152. ion StaRRsed Auto Compact Fill and clean Pipette data will be lost as Use Fill amp Clean adapter OM Start fill and clean procedure Put the adapter in the Input pool and select MAINTENANCE tab and PRIME CLEAN the FILL AND CLEAN key The adapter will be transported to the needle piercing position by the gripper The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started 1 When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to the home position and the adapter is moved to the release position and will be released to the End pool Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 1 2 hours to complete Auto Compact User Manual Page 317 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 193 Page 1 of 12 Purpose Maintenance level 4 Instrument Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassemble the fill nozzle 202 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle 202 The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Usea tissue to dry the fill nozzle Page 318 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R _ mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto C
153. ion is used This is the 60 minutes value corrected to 18 C Date and time of the measurement of the result Actual duration of the ESR The calculated dilution rate after aspiration of the sample Room temperature at the time of the measurement of the sample Pipette in which the sample was measured Shows any ESR error codes e g Too many borders found Page 45 mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 2 3 Display rack history a EE Le 1 FIC Page 46 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Auto Compact program After completion of the rack the status of the rack is displayed here The last 10 racks are stored and can be selected The selected rack is displayed left above the selection window The previous 4 racks are also displayed and can be checked simultaneously The combinations of the pictograms have the following meaning WI ill Barcode could not be read read failure inm o C oo00000941 III ex c ESR is required and waiting to be done pooo000s40 WI ol DOO00000536 MELIA orbe ESR was measured but with fill errors Barcode was read correctly but ESR is not required for this sample ESR was measured successfully The Clear rack history button will clear the contents of the rack history file and restart to build up a new rack history file Auto Compact User Manual Page 47 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN ho WV mechetron
154. iquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Page 332 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact 6 Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the inner and or the outer needles 7 Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles 9 If trapped air bubbles are found Go to tab MAINTENANCE click button PRIME ON PAGE 63 CLEAN and perform the Prime Diluent function po Air filter replacement ESRI 179 1 Pull both tube connectors out of the blue filter 2 Replace with new blue filter 3 Reconnect the tube connectors on the filter Auto Compact User Manual Page 333 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 198 Page 1 of 18 Purpose Maintenance level 2 Instrument Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassemble the fill nozzle 202 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle 202 The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Usea tissue to dry the fill nozzle Page 334 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R _ mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Disa
155. is washed automatically after each aspiration Note Add one or two drops of saline to the de ionised water to avoid bottle empty alarm 6 3 5 Disinfectant QRR 010932 The disinfectant is used to disinfect the waste system approximately 0 5 ml disinfectant is used after each pipette rinse The disinfectant bottle is a 5 liter container QRRO10932 Pre flush the disinfectant bottle using disinfectant from the disinfectant container Fill disinfectant bottle from the 5 litre container 6 3 6 Cleaning solution The cleaning agent needs to be prepared for a cleaning procedure which is used in level 4 maintenance 1 Fill a container with hot 80 C de ionised water 2 Add cleaning agent QRR 010905 to the container 3 Stir well Do not shake 6 3 7 Waste disposal The waste container has a level sensor and as soon as the level sensor generates a waste error the waste container must be emptied The waste must be treated as potentially infectious biohazardous material and disposed of according to local regulations Preferably discard the complete waste container and replace it with a cleaned one Disclaimer Check your local environment rules about discharging the waste Auto Compact User Manual Page 121 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Quick start up 7 QUICK START UP This section describes a quick start up procedure and a general description of what to do before starting a large batch of samples to run through t
156. issue to dry the fill nozzle Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Putthe fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Auto Compact User Manual Page 303 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 203 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Replace the fill nozzle O ring Instrument Compact Revision Draft February 2005 Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Clean fill nozzle 202 The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Use a tissue to dry the fill nozzle Page 304 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R _ mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Disassemble fill nozzle holder 203 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The holder can now be removed Replace O ring 203 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Auto Compact User Manual Page 305 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Assembly holder 203 Push the head down 1 Turn the head anti clockwise till clicking sound 2 Turn the head clockwise for 1 5 turns Assemble
157. ith air bubbles 972005007 24 60 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 84 75 200 972005001 25 60 23 L err 84 EDTA 75 200 Auto Compact User Manual Page 193 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Patient number Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes 9 Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode gt a ot Ee This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined ME Sample is clear Sample is Hazy 10 Sample is Hazy 25 Sample is Hazy gt 25 Analyzers ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined SE No cells plasma found ESR Probably 140 mm 7 Limit error Error Page 194 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix 30 minutes reporting REPORT EXAMPLE 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed
158. ke a selection for all of today s results or only today s results between start time and end time Page 56 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics 5 2 12 Set start date Search options 5 5 lz 13 19 z e ny D OK Input the Start date and time Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN 14 el x Y gt 2 LT mee SST m ITT CC LI E Auto Compact program Page 57 Page 58 Auto Compact program 5 2 13 pet end date A Search options D 5 8 L 13 15 19 20 LET 27 Ai GES Input the End date and time Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 3 Reagents screen I pii H mmi RK Feb Auto Compact User Manual Page 59 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab REAGENTS The alarm status of the bottles and separator are shown in this screen An empty bottle is marked by a flashing red to yellow mark When the bottle status screen is active the bottle audio alarm is switched off Reagent information is shown in the little text boxes To input new reagent information when reagent is replaced click on the appropriate text box When the expire date is exceeded the text box will flash red The software checks the bottle status before starting a new rack If a level a
159. keep to the maintenance schedules 13 4 1 Diluter errors Display shows diluter failure May be caused by 1 Mechanical obstruction e Clear obstruction A defective diluter motor Diluter power cable loose Top or bottom position sensor failure Broken flexible print cable or connector Motor tacho failure Qi Jr en Qu Ze These faults are fatal errors technical assistance is needed Dilution errors If the display shows dilution errors it indicates that the current sample has not been diluted correctly e g 21 Diluent added to the sample After the sample measurement the dilution rate will be printed as EDTA 079 Dilution errors may cause by 1 Irregular filling speed due to poor vacuum e Check the vacuum See Section vacuum 2 Blocked sample probe e Remove the blockage 3 Blocked T piece 4 Sample tube Pinch valve 5 Sample tube not correct in the sample pinch valve 6 Insufficient sample volume 7 Diluter problem Auto Compact User Manual Page 159 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 5 Vacuum The Compact uses vacuum for both aspirating and the wash rinse system If trouble occurs it is most likely because of poor or no vacuum Check the airflow by going to MAINTENANCE tab CHECK SENSORS and select the CHECK FLOW SENSOR The following values are shown on the screen Compact version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 Offset 0045 0050 0055 If
160. l E z Greco zane ee iopnises 1356112 Aspect By selecting one of the three Hazy aspect codes all the samples with this aspect code are displayed in the table In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Page 52 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics 5 2 8 JOY analyse error Error m al Lisa sul Ae 7777 707773 E NN E RN NE HERR Tess 0802008161119 s7 25 EDTA Too many borders found ene aem s L nsen Eois iosa zz Let 163 Too man bordes found ECC NENNT 1 E TTL SLED Neon asf posse 03 09 2008 15 48 08 21 IS zuoja oeaan 27 23 EDTA Proo many be bade fend 30mm ssn aa a 1 84 omerbedesfud mae aeae 22 Ets Toomenybordersfoud EE EE la 2 RUE um ompa le 2 0 ti ic JCRAT ACHT ES KS EE UE Auto Compact program By selecting one of the error codes all the samples with this error code are displayed in the table In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 53 Auto Compact program 5 2 9 analyse Warming Ar aly nri exulls M Ta a Gp mmia am Ten Aspect nP N Eror
161. l position 181 13 18 3 Fill nozzle not at home position 181 NE EE ad 107118 e RE Rn 182 19 20 New PACK e Ee 182 Woe Ne RACK IG ERU m 183 jm MEE use Modul mmm 184 13212 cies T UT 185 19 219 CREC TD ear in iUm UND DN UDD IF UN n Mimi xinidui in UMEN 185 13 22 CGommunicatons cece cece ence cece eeeeeeeeeeeee cece eeeeeesaeeeeeeneesueeeeeseeenaeesseeaneeaaes 186 19 29 Notreading th Dar COO E 186 13 24 Tube sensor does not detect fetube ccc ecc ccc ecceeeeeeteeeeeeseeeeeeeeeneeees 186 19 29 Tube notin 1 position EE 187 14 APPENDIX FOR STARRSED AUTO COMPATT cernere nennen nnn nn nnns 189 15 WORK INSTRUCTION STARRSED AUTO COMPATCT eene 283 15 1 WI 207 Sample probe Auto Compact 343 16 GLOSSARY OF EE 345 T INDEX 347 Page 12 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION The StaRRsed Blood Sedimentation Rate Instrument hereafter called StaRRsed Auto Compact is an in vitro diagnostic medical device that automatically carries out the erythrocyte sedimentation rate analysis according to the Westergren method using closed sample tubes filled with citrate or EDTA blood The StaRRsed Auto Compact is an advanced ESR system that offers many unique features and benefits over the traditional ESR procedures Automatin
162. lack C clip indicates pipette top Compress the valve body into the pipette clamp and insert the pipette into pipette clamp The black C clip must be as close to the pipette clamp as possible A The flat surface of the C clip must be next to the pipette clamp Remove the valve body and check the silicon tube position it must be exactly centred Fit the bottom tube clamp and V seal ring Check the position of the valve If incorrect disassemble pipette valve and tube and re assemble again Pipette installation 172 5 6 Hook pipette assembly on to the pipette belts aaa pu Make sure that pipette assemblies are correctly fitted on to the pipette belts Visually check height of all pipette valves they X must all be at the same height m Visually check the bottom of the pipette V shape HI ring Incorrect fitted pipettes may cause mechanical damage to the instrument Check for leakage after the first FILL amp CLEAN Replace the top cover 172 jJ Put the cover carefully over the instrument Page 292 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed Auto Compact User Manual Page 293 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 178 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Cleaning the diluent system Instr
163. larm is ON it will not process the new rack If an alarm comes ON during a rack it will finish to aspirate that rack 10 samples max Washing dirty pipettes always continues as to avoid that the samples are left in the pipettes Reagents alarm is also set when the expire date of the reagent is exceeded Processing of new samples is stopped A log is available for all reagents and can be accessed by clicking on DISPLAY REAGENT HISTORY on page 60 5 3 1 Display reagent history g Display Reagent Log ES Xx Lok pumba erg date Placed m STARTED SEIN O10 28 pner 200653 mim SOLUTION 123456789 01 2010 24 06 20 toen I mes anim Sebel 1020 12 2008 19 11 2008 Belli aeng Solon oe ran Z da Liser schen de Erasmo Sepa pdeg randa Rz anes Rinse solution Select reagent M Froe solution Saline C Diuent 7 Deionized water L Disinfectant ec qo 59 4 This screen shows the history of the used reagents Select the reagent type on the right side For external use of the information all the logged reagent data can by exported to EXCEL CSV format by clicking Export to Excel CSV Page 60 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 3 2 New reagent input New Reagent Information xj poe STARNSED Basen TEE e Enter new reagent information Spoehioestol Sp ll sumg EH Delete current reagent information
164. le f j History Ir Reagents a Maintenance Settings m Service a Daily Weekly Work instruction Maintenance Work instruction Meintenance Level 4 Level 3 Maintenance hist 3500 samples monthly 10000 samples 3 monthly TT 3 H Carried out on Counter Carried oui on Counter 08 56 11 0 08 56 11 10 24 06 2009 24 06 2009 Work instruction Maintenance Work instruction Maintenance When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE This screen is divided in 6 maintenance level sections For maintenance levels 1 to 4 the status is monitored and flagged if it is over due Press the button Info to open the work instruction for a specific maintenance level When this maintenance is done press the button Done to log the completed work in the maintenance log file Page 74 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 5 1 Maintenance info overview When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE This screen is divided in 6 maintenance level sections For maintenance levels 1 to 4 the status is monitored and flagged if it is over due Press the button Info to open the work instruction for a specific maintenance level When this maintenance is done press the button Done to log the completed work in the maintenance log file 5 4 6 Close Start shutdown procedure
165. leaning solutions leak from a pipette perform the following procedures and check the performance of the system after each step to see if the problem has been solved On the completion of the following steps does not result in a correction of the problem contact technical support 1 Check for specks of dirt or hairs in the pipette valves A scratched valve tube A scratched valve body Valve on top of the pipette is dirty or damaged Check pipette bottom glass may be chipped P2 M ce e e Check the pipette valve for contamination or wear Auto Compact User Manual Page 171 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RQ mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 10 Rinse nozzle wash station alignment If there is a mechanical obstruction the rinse nozzle may not align correctly with the pipette Check that the two pieces of plastic tubing connected to the rinse nozzle have enough slack to allow for movement of the nozzle Technical support is needed if the rinse nozzle does not line up with the pipette tl i i t Wm Page 172 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 11 Hazy reports Hazy reports are usually caused by build up of proteins on the inner wall of the pipettes Another cause is growth of micro organisms in the diluter system It is extremely important that the system is kept sterile First run an extra Fill amp Clean sequence then check after a day s run if haziness i
166. lls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 163 1 Du Drum ESO IS Open left Cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Page 328 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RW mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit oa r3 E Cleaning agent preparation Auto Compact Fill and clean 192 1 1 Fill the clean adapter up with hot de ionised water till the first mark in the adapter 180 ml 2 Add the cleaning agen
167. lunger with a sharp knife Be careful not to damage the metal plunger 4 Replace the O ring and then the tip 5 Replace the old tip for the new tip assembly From repair set QWLV030902 6 Moisten the tip with water to ease the tip back into the glass syringe barrel 1 Install the syringe back on to the attachment 1 Prime diluent MAINTENANCE PRIME DILUENT 2 Repeatthis step until there are no air bubbles in the total diluent system Check your dilution settings 1 Select display dilution on SETTINGS gt GENERAL SETTINGS gt DISPLAY DILUTION gt ON 2 Run 10 samples through the instrument and make a note of the dilution rate 3 Calculate the mean value of the 10 samples 4 Make adjustment if necessary in SETTINGS gt DILUTER SETTINGS gt DILUTION ADJUSTMENT Page 308 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 187 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Daily maintenance Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood 1 Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes Go to tab MAINTENANCE and perform the End of day wash procedure function when Fill amp Clean is used End
168. lution should be discarded if it becomes turbid or infected When using the small onboard containers clean the Diluent container thoroughly with 10 Na hypochlorite Make sure that the container has been thoroughly rinsed after cleaning 13 17 Reagents alarm The software checks the bottle status before starting a new rack If a level alarm is ON it will not process the new rack If an alarm comes ON during a rack it will finish to aspirate that rack 10 samples max Washing dirty pipettes always continues as to avoid that the samples are left in the pipettes Reagents alarm is also set when the expire date of the reagent is exceeded Processing of new samples is stopped Auto Compact User Manual Page 179 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 18 Fill nozzle Normally the fill sequence takes about 15 seconds however if the fill sequence exceeds 20 seconds a fill time out will be generated The Compact aborts the fill sequence and the error message will be shown on the display and reported to the printer Check for mechanical obstructions and remove them If the error returns call for service 13 18 1 Fill nozzle does not engage with pipette 1 Motor time out generated fill nozzle stops half way up 2 Check for mechanical obstruction 3 Motor failure Fatal error 13 18 2 Fill nozzle not at fill position E8 is the error code and in the status line the text Fill nozzle not in the fill position Pos
169. matically make a correction to the dilution rate if set to ON This mode checks the dilution rate if the dilution rate tends to get to low or to high it automatically makes a correction to the manual dilution adjust setting In this way long term instability or long term changes will be corrected The system looks to the mean average of the 32 last dilutions to estimate the corrections on the syringe speed calculations If Auto dilution adjust is set to OFF the system works with the number which is set in Dilution adjustment 60 till 140 If Auto dilution adjust is set to ON the software automatically make a correction to the Dilution adjustment 60 till 14096 Instructions to set up the Auto dilution adjust Set the Auto dilution adjust OFF Set in Settings General settings Display dilution ON Run a few representative fresh blood samples of the day and note the dilution rate which are displayed at the status line Add the found dilution rate and take the average By entering the percentage deviation a correction value can be made Example If the average dilution rate is 92 enter 108 in order to correct to a 100 dilution rate If no input is given a warning Out of range is displayed Note Do not use samples which are from yesterday the software will settle in on a different range Set the average dilution rate in Dilution adjust 60 140 Run more samples to inspect the dilution rate again If the dilution rates are
170. me acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 4 Assemble the separator and replace Hepa filter Replace the liquid separator 169 3 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 and Level 5 replace Hepa filter QWLV040002 3 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector 4 Lift the left cover Page 320 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Replace the liquid separator sliding it over the support Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container and close the left cover New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 162 1 EE D Open left cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit
171. ment Sound level Environment temperature Relative humidity StaRRsed Compact Mains voltage Fuse 20 x 5 mm Power consumption Heat output Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN 100 240V Slow blow 220V Slow blow 110V Standby Maximum Standby Full operation Less than 65 dBA 18 28 C 10 90 90 60HZ 2 5 Amp 5 0 Amp 60 VA 500 VA 70 Watt 360 Waitt Page 21 Instrument description Rack unit mechetronics 12 Volt DC from the StaRRsed Auto Mains voltage Compact 50 VA Power consumption 21 5 Kg Weight StaRRsed Auto Compact overall dimensions Width 1 100 mm Dimensions Height 660 mm Depth 800 mm Weight 70 kg StaRRsed Auto Compact table size Width Exclusive space for PC 1 100 mm Min table size Width Including space for PC 1 700 mm Depth 600 mm 2 3 Accessory kit The StaRRsed Auto Compact comes with an accessories kit For a complete list of the the contents of accessories kit see Appendix Article reference code on page 190 Page 22 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics mM Installation 3 INSTALLATION The instrument must be unpacked installed and checked by a trained engineer prior to first operation Detailed installation instructions are given in the StaRRsed Auto Compact Installation manual Auto Compact User Manual Page 23 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 STANDAR
172. ment Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassemble the fill nozzle 202 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle 202 The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Usea tissue to dry the fill nozzle Auto Compact User Manual Page 325 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Disassemble fill nozzle holder 203 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 he holder can now be removed Replace O ring 203 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Page 326 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Assemble fill nozzle holder 203 Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Solid surface Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Cleaning the liquid separator 169 1 1 To remove the liquid separator from the Compact Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible
173. n in the tab MAINTENANCE All functions to check the status of the sensors are grouped under button CHECK SENSORS on page 67 Page 70 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 2 3 Fill stop sensor e Check Fill stop sensor Values must be within the following limits FS 90 140 165 NOTE Clean sensors first before executing this function 5 4 2 4 Temperature sensor e Check temperature sensor Value must be equal to the actual room temperature near the pipette belt The value can be set in tab SETTINGS 5 4 2 5 Diluter start e Check Diluter start sensor This sensor is only used in EDTA mode If the diluter does not start during the aspiration the status of this sensor must be checked The value should be Diluter start sensor400 700 5 4 2 6 Diluent flow sensor e Check Diluent flow sensor This sensor is only used in EDTA mode When activated the LED Down is green and the LED Up is red When the button Test is clicked the LED Up must become green After finishing the test both LED s must be green 5 4 2 7 Separator sensor e Check Separator sensor The value must be in range of 200 600 700 5 4 2 8 Flow sensor e Check Flow sensor The vacuum unit switches on and the values must be in this range Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 Note If for example the yellow orifice is blocked the flow will be Offset 0045 0050 0055 5 4 2 9 Measure sensor e
174. name is free to choice e Key Save settings is used for storing the software settings after settings are changed or altered 5 6 4 1 Vacuum pump VACUUM PUMP ON the main vacuum pump is switched on OFF the main vacuum pump is switched off Page 110 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 4 2 Waste pump WASTE PUMP ON the waste pump is switched on OFF the waste pump is switched off Waste pump is used for emptying the liquid separator Do not leave this function on as it may cause waste pump damage 5 6 4 3 Saline pump SALINE PUMP ON the saline peristaltic pump is switched on OFF the saline peristaltic pump is switched off Note If vacuum pump is off rinse solution will spill over the Auto rack unit 5 6 4 4 Rinse pump RINSE PUMP ON the pipette wash peristaltic pump is switched on OFF the pipette wash peristaltic pump is switched off Note If vacuum pump is off rinse solution will spill over the Auto rack unit 5 6 4 5 All pumps OFF ALL PUMPS OFF All active pumps will be switched OFF The waste pump is switched ON for a minute Auto Compact User Manual Page 111 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 4 6 Needle Control i Sample T History Ir Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service 5 6 4 7 Outer needle up OUTER NEEDLE UP The Outer needle is send to the up home position 5 6
175. nance on page 318 11 4 1 Rinse pump tube replacement Replace the pump tube ESRI 090902 If the tube is not fitted correctly or is worn the following symptoms can occur e Liquid flowing back into the container e First glass tube on the pipette belt is not washed sufficiently Note The wider bore tube is for the rinse pump 11 4 2 Saline pump tube replacement Replace the pump tube ESRI 090903 If the tube is not fitted correctly or is worn the following symptoms can occur e Liquid flowing back into the container e Sample needle is not washed sufficiently Note The narrower bore tube is for the saline pump Auto Compact User Manual Page 145 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RW mechetronics Maintenance 11 4 3 Replace bacterial filters Remove the liquid separator from the Compact and replace old filter with a new Hepa filter QWLV040002 If applicable replace the bacterial filter on the waste container QWLV040001 11 4 4 Fill nozzle O ring replacement As the fill nozzle O ring QWLV050004 ages it looses its flexibility and air bubbles may occur in the Westergren pipettes the washer needs to be replaced Symptoms for a bad fill nozzle O ring After the aspiration the Westergren pipette has a zebra pattern air blood air blood nicely divided in the column Vacuum stabilisation errors may occur 11 4 5 Fill and clean procedure Cleaning agent preparation Auto Compact Fill and clean 192 1 1
176. nance is to keep the instrument clean and contamination as low as possible Clean all parts that are exposed to blood wipe the outer surface and the stainless steel plate below the pipette belt See WI 187 Daily maintenance on page 309 Auto Compact User Manual Page 143 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Maintenance 11 3 Weekly The purpose of the weekly maintenance is to carry out the daily maintenance and additionally check the optical sensor of the measure head and the vacuum pressure Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction number WI 191 Weekly maintenance on page 310 11 3 1 Check the sensors in service mode Vacuum pressure check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FLOW SENSOR box Compact InteRRliner version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 If the flow is not in range there might be a blockage in the vacuum flow line to the flow sensor Fill Stop sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FILL SENSOR box Filling stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Diluter Start sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select DILUTOR START SENSOR box Diluter start sensor 400 700 Measure sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK MEASURE SENSOR box Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Temperature sensor e Goto tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK TEMPERATURE SENSOR box Temperature s
177. nd the meniscus If there ins no haze the absorption drops quickly to a value below the 75 level If the distance between the 87 5 and the 75 level is less then 3mm the report will state CLEAR If the distance between 87 5 and 75 level is more than 3mm then the report will state HAZY Depending on the length of the hazy area three classes of hazyness are reported Length of Reported See GR E Hazy area area 25mm mm Hazy 25mm 225 mm Hazy area gt 3 mm lt 10 mm Hazy 10 mm Hazy area lt 3 mm CLEAR 3 mm Hazy reports are shown when the change from the hazy level to the cell plasma separation level occurs not within a given distance The following bands are reported in the aspect column of number 5 9 2 4 1 Analyser HAZY code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined Sample is clear Sample is Hazy lt 10 Sample is Hazy lt 25 Sample is Hazy gt 25 9 2 5 Analyser ERROR Error messages can be found on the printout in column 10 If errors are found during the measurement the Compact will give an audible alarm The Error message is displayed on the main screen Auto Compact User Manual Page 139 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Reporting EE 9 2 5 1 Explanation of the error messages No cells plasma found Error No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably 140 mm Error Extremely high
178. ndix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Check is the rinse position Is right Set correct rinse position and do a Learn carousel positions Check mechanical connection potentiometers Tube 1 not aligned well Check piercing error detect Sensor Check and or clean the Fill Sensor Check and or clean the Diluter Start sensor Check and or clean the Measure sensor Check and or clean the EDTA Flow sensor Check and or clean the Temperature sensor Page 209 Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact E30 No ACK NACK received No response from Host within from host after sending a certain time limit after inquiry sending an inquiry 3 times E31 NACK received from Did not receive ACK from host after sending inquiry Host after sending inquiry 3 E34 No response from host No response from Host within after sending Sample data a certain time limit after 3 record attempts E35 No response from host No response from Host within after sending Sample flag a certain time limit after 3 record attempts E36 No ACK NACK received No response from Host within after sending Sample result a certain time limit after 3 string attempts E37 NACK received from Did not receive ACK from host after sending Sample Host after sending Sample result string result string 3 times E40 Position settings error Position settings in Eeprom do Settings loaded from Eeprom not match settings saved to Check settings b
179. nics 2 1 Technical specifications Technical specifications for the StaRRsed Auto Compact ESR method ESR method Temperature compensation method 30 minute method Allowed blood specimen types Automatic dilution Reported result Reagents Reagents used Blood volume Aspirated blood volume per sample Rack and tube types Rack types Page 20 Westergren method R W Manley J clin Path 1957 10 354 R Rogers Medical Laboratory World 1994 e For EDTA mode Whole blood with 1 EDTA anticoagulant e For Citrate mode Whole blood 4 vols with sodium citrate anticoagulant diluent 1 vol 4 vols blood 1 vol sodium citrate diluent 3 2 NaCl accuracy 2 mm hr QRR 010931 Diluent QRR 010932 Disinfectant QRR 010933 Saline QRR 010934 Rinse solution De ionized water 1 4 ml in EDTA mode 1 6 ml in Citrate mode Abbott CD3500 3700 Abbott CD4000 Sapphire ABX Pentra 80 ABX Pentra 120 Bayer Advia Coulter LH750 Coulter HmX oysmex sample rack low profile Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Sample tube types Barcode reader Barcode reader type Reading capabilities Instrument description Most commonly used brands types Closed tubes with concentrical cap only CCD Most common barcode labels Code39 ITF Industrial 2 or 5 CodaBar EAN UPC and CODE128 2 2 Technical specifications contd StaRRsed Compact environ
180. nics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Text left aligned followed by spaces Le NEN number digits 0 9 with leading spaces Non specified positions are filled with spaces Auto Compact User Manual Page 241 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Sample type Transmitted code Patient sample mechetronics Note Transmission of QC codes 1 and 2 is part of an internal QC procedure which is still under development Until this procedure is introduced all samples are treated as Patient sample code 0 code No cells plasma found Error no result transmitted ESR Probably 140 mm Error no result transmitted ss a eg Page 242 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Limit error Error see Limit error message Note See analyser manual for more information about limit error settings Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact When a limit error occurs the fields for ESR 30 min ESR 60 min temperature corrected ESR and ESR 120 min are filled with spaces and thus results are not send to LIMS Together with the other data fields e g the sedimentation time the operator can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the limit error message Description of the limit error message L err hhh www ttt ccc ddd Example of a limit error message without 30 minute ESR and 120 minute ESR L err means limit error hhh is the
181. o the output when the ESR time is outside the selected range e SEND RESULTS DILUTION ERRORS is set to YES always transmit results to the output SEND RESULTS DILUTION ERRORS is set to NO transmit no results to the output when the dilution rate is outside the selected range e SEND RESULTS COLUMN HEIGHT ERRORS is set to YES always transmit results to the output SEND RESULTS COLUMN HEIGHT ERRORS is set to NO transmit no results to the output when the column height is outside the selected range 6 2 Liquid levels Liquid containers and levels must be checked frequently If the small onboard bottles are used wash and keep the bottles clean to avoid bacterial growth The StaRRsed Auto Compact has liquid level sensors replace reagent as soon as possible when the level sensor alarm appears Auto Compact User Manual Page 119 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Getting started TO 6 3 Reagents preparation 1 Reagents preparation e Use only the reagent containers which are supplied with the StaRRsed Auto Compact e To open the bulk reagent packages remove the perforated flap from the cardboard box pull the opening out of the box and fit the taps 2 Fill up the containers with the reagents 3 Connect the containers to the pump units and containers input tubing 6 3 1 Rinse solution QRR 010934 Rinse solution is used for rinsing the Westergren pipettes approximately 8 ml is used for each sample The Rinse container is a 2
182. oOINOaH LvHOJM H9 FLLOZO0IHS3 lm 060 0 H83 Eppes St esmuez Sitz M t AURA ORY BOO VeL A EIER OO DA TAD BAL rf RS GRAAT KEE 8L60 01H83 POPOLOINSS L060 0 v H3A 0060720l dS3 Li aa EI GH d KHAI an pp ad ere dona ma LL pL GA py EN 6L60Z0IlHS3 dieu mnia ups Baty a OPO 2060201993 0B5060Ids3 S0650 0lMS3 c0BOGOIHdS3 9020401453 20LOZ0 HS3 SL60 01HS3 8050 0lHS3 O0F0Z0lds3 OrLoz0lds3 980L0Z0ldSs3 S0c0Z014S3 OPZO LOINS3 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 192 mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix 60 minutes reporting REPORT EXAMPLE 4 4 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 22S 4 5 6 T 8 9 10 11 Sample ID ESR Tc Aspect Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 84 75 CLEAR 17 60 23 EDTA 972005002 14 13 Hazy lt 10m 18 60 23 EDTA m 972005003 22 21 Hazy lt 25m 19 60 23 EDTA m 972005004 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 60 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 60 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 21 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 5 5 CLEAR 22 60 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled w
183. ome error QUE SAL ux D Ee m The explanation of all these messages can be found in Appendix System messages Compact 3 Page 142 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Maintenance 11 MAINTENANCE The StaRRsed Auto Compact is an analyser that operates with considerable amounts of whole blood virtually undiluted and stores it in a pipette for one hour For this reason instrument maintenance is of the utmost importance To maintain the maximum reliability of the instrument the maintenance procedures must be strictly followed All procedures are based on a number of samples Maintenance levels WI Work instruction Daily on page 143 WI 187 Daily maintenance on page 309 Weekly on page 144 WI 191 Weekly maintenance on page 310 Level 4 maintenance WI 193 level 4 maintenance on page 318 Every 3500 samples on page 145 Level 3 maintenance WI 194 Level 3 maintenance on page on page 147 325 Every 10000 samples Level 2 maintenance WI 198 Level 2 maintenance on page 334 on page 148 Level 1 maintenance WI 199 Level 1 maintenance notification on page 148 on page 301 WARNING Always be aware of the danger of infection especially during maintenance Take appropriate precautions There is blood involved and therefore a BIO HAZARD 11 1 Maintenance Schedule example oee the Appendix Maintenance Schedule example 11 2 Daily The purpose of the daily mainte
184. ompact Disassemble fill nozzle holder 203 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The holder can now be removed Replace O ring 203 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Auto Compact User Manual Page 319 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Assemble fill nozzle holder 203 Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Solid surface Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Cleaning the liquid separator 169 1 1 To remove the liquid separator from the Compact Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Remove the liquid separator Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom tube connection Remove the bacterial filter Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Clean the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant ud ua d da Cleaning liquid separator 196 1 1 Remove Hepa filter and disassemble the separator 2 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 3 Use so
185. on Test is clicked the LED Up must become green After finishing the test both LED s must be green Check Separator sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range Check Flow sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range Check Measure sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range Press the button Measure The pipette currently at the measure position will be measured The results are displayed in graphical and numerical form The first peak must be found at 760 or above NOTE Clean sensors first before executing this function NOTE When a test pipette is installed at the measuring position the result of the test pipette is displayed in the field ESR mm Note When the sensor is out of range and the light is red the sensor values on page 70 can be checked by turning on the service mode Page 68 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 2 1 Check sensors screen short e Check Fill stop sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range e Check temperature sensor Value must be equal to the actual room temperature near the pipette belt The value can be set in tab SETTINGS e Check Diluter start sensor This sensor is only used in EDTA mode If the diluter does not start during the aspiration the s
186. on no Tube position in rack 5 ID information Barcode from barcode label Sample ID number me JL Patient number Compact HAZY code messages The code appears in the sample data record at variable RBC This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined e Sample is clear Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Page 275 Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact 2 Sample is Hazy 25 Sample is Hazy 25 Compact ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at variable HGB Sample is Hazy lt 25 The following 7 codes are defined ro flows OTS 4 Column height lt nnn gt Warning 5 Measure error Measure error Warning Bubbles on top Warning 7 Limit error Error Page 276 mechetronics Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix TDLIMS protocol Tdlims sample data record format 234 bytes This is a modified data record coming from a SE9000 with instrument ID Sample data record format 234 bytes Parameter Text distinction code Text distinction code II GR 23 Day 23 S 1234 Rack number 1234 S Auto Compact User Manual Page 277 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Sample distinction code O C lt Month Rack no Tube position no Sequence no ID information Sample ID number Analysis
187. on position MIX MIX position Starting point FILL position E94 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position MIX MIX position after reading the barcode Starting point FILL position E95 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position FILL FILL position after mixing the rack Starting point MIX position Auto Compact User Manual Page 215 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN e Check End pool full sensor mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact E96 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E30 on position FILL FILL position Starting point last sampled tube E97 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the IN See E61 on position IN catch position Starting point MIX position E98 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the IN See E61 on position IN catch position after gripper error Starting point MIX position E99 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position MIX MIX position Starting point FILL position E100 Position motor error Gripper did not reached the See E61 Not on position MIX MIX position Starting point IN position E104 Needle unit not in up Could not start the position Check outer needle home position gripper motor because the sensor outer needle or sample probe is not its home position top Check sample probe home sensor
188. or close program Shutdown procedure CANCEL Close program Make the selection End of day wash procedure or Close program End of day wash procedure will start to wash all pipettes needle fill nozzle and rinse nozzle wash station The function can be set up for automatic execution in the following screen Close program will only close down the program Auto Compact User Manual Page 75 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 4 7 End of day wash schedule settings End of day wash procedure All pipettes will be washed once needle fill nozzle and rinse nozzle wash station are primed Shutdown settings Select the time of the day in hours and minutes for automatic start of this function Page 76 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 4 8 End of day wash options End of day wash procedure All pipettes will be washed once needle fill nozzle and rinse nozzle wash station are primed i Shutdown settings ff Ma Shutdown Immediately Single The following settings can be selected for the function e No End of day wash The function is not active e Immediately The function runs immediately after pressing the button OK e Only once The function runs only once at the selected time e Weekdays The function runs only on working days monday till friday at the selected time e Daily The function runs on a da
189. or outer needle replacement Instrument Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2008 Sample probe or outer needle replacement 1 Toreplace the sample probe and or outer needle for the Auto Compact remove the top cover Needle exchange 1 Unscrew sample probe manually 2 Pull the sample probe complete with outer needle towards the front edge of the Compact The outer needle must be supported to protect it from falling 3 Slide the new sample probe into the new outer needle 4 Install new sample probe ESRIO50909 and make sure the Sample probe has a new O ring QWLVO05003 together with the new outer needle ESRIO50901 5 Tighten the sample probe Do not over tighten the sample probe in the T piece Y piece or it will crack or strip the threading inside the block 6 Replace the correct tubes on the outer needle Replace top cover on to the Auto Compact Auto Compact User Manual Page 343 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics 16 GLOSSARY OF TERMS B 16 1 1 1 1 Bidirectional communication means that there is two way communication from the StaRRsed Auto Compact to the HOST sample requests and results and from the HOST to the StaRRsed Auto Compact confirmation or denial of sample requests C 16 1 1 1 2 Citrate mode is used for pre diluted samples collected in tubes with sodium citrate anticoagulant diluent The samples are not diluted on the StaRRsed Auto Compact during aspiration The concentra
190. or that indicates which reagent bottle s is are empty e Prepare new reagent as described in section Quick start up Waste bottle full message or No waste bottle message e The waste container also has a level detector If a waste error is shown on the display the StaRRsed Auto Compact will stop filling and cleaning pipettes until a new or empty container has been installed Empty the waste container and press ESC to clear the error Fatal separator error Auto Compact User Manual Page 141 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Compact system messages 10 2 Test messages During the start up sequence all the positing sensors are tested if incorrect the instrument will generate a Test message Switch printer on Test fill nozzle unit Test rinse unit Test measure unit Test needle unit Test drive unit ZEE e eS a 10 3 System time out lt xxxx gt If during normal operation the following system time out errors occur call distributor or local supplier of this instrument These errors are usually fatal and need engineer s assistance Drive unit Measure unit Rinse unit Fill nozzle unit Needle adapter Sample probe DEOR E E am 10 4 Error messages The following error messages may occur during normal operation Vacuum error Vacuum stabilisation error Fill time out error Diluter errors Position error Up sensor or down sensor error Rinse head up error 8 Measure head not h
191. ousel the pipette number at rinse position on the page carousel control e f not correct select the key Set rinse position carousel and type the correct number of the pipette number at the rinse station 6 Up or Down sensor error e Compact was not able to detect the position of the fill nozzle on the sensors e Up sensor failure the fill nozzle is not at the fill position e Down sensor failure the fill nozzle is not at the home position e Check for mechanical obstruction around the fill nozzle e Fatal error call distributor 7 Rinse head up error e The Rinse head down sensor was not triggered during the movement time of the carousel e Check the gap between the top of the rinse nozzle and the bottom of the pipette Should be 1 5 to 2 mm e Check the sensor is correct or re adjust the sensor e Fatal error call distributor 8 Measure head Not home error e Measure head is not at the Home position e Check the home sensor e Measure motor is faulty Auto Compact User Manual Page 203 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Configuration barcode readers The Barcode interface can handle two types of barcode readers e The Opticon 6 mil resolution e The Keyence 4 mil resolution If you are using labels with a higher density contact your local distributor or agent The Barcode reader may be set to accept check digits however this needs to be programmed by the
192. p mm m ues m obe mem i QRR010932 DISINFECTANT DE IONIZED WATER 5L 5L Aqua dest 1234567890 i 2003 12 das Pe jnre rues tuac e has rs Boc pem oe fe Os Carat 11 idbh AM Fn Qm ura IN t m Ap Pepe iiid m natronks MERANA R MK AAH i TEXT A re is gu mechatronks is anne PA ind j om mega Page 32 GA onks Re mechatronics STARRSED QRR010933 SALINE 5L Salneoplossing Falnes Solution saline Soluci n saling 1234567890 2003 12 Tie a g rcg meme fe Di Can T G AR iain R KA Fe apice 28159 Pm CO Ow HH LI zac Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 AUTO COMPACT PROGRAM The StaRRsed Auto Compact is controlled via an external computer on which runs the StaRRsed Auto Compact software The software functions are grouped on six tabbed screens The software is controlled by mouse pointer or directly via the touch screen A virtual keyboard is automatically displayed on screen when numerical or alphanumerical input is required Normal operational screens are the SAMPLE and the HISTORY screen The REAGENTS screen is used to check the reagent levels and log reagent replacement To activate priming sequences and cleaning operations the screen MAINTENANCE is used The SETTINGS and SERVICE screens are protected by a password to prevent accidental change of settings The SERVICE menu is used for service and control purposes SAMPLE screen on page 34
193. pill Food No food or beverages will be brought into or consumed inside a blood laboratory at any time Accident reporting All accidents and injuries must be reported within 24 hours to the technician in Charge to the Departmental Joint Health and Safety Committee and to the Department of Environmental Health and Safety using an Incident Report from the main office or the Technician in Charge Laboratory access Access to the haematology laboratory is limited to persons who are directly involved with the testing equipment Children are not permitted in the laboratory Personal protective equipment Laboratory and maintenance personnel are expected to use a laboratory coat while working in the blood laboratory We advice the use of non canvas closed toe shoes wherever there is a potential for foot injury from hazardous materials or from small physical objects Personal outer clothing should not be stored in the blood laboratory Lab coats worn in the blood laboratory should not be worn outside of the blood laboratory and should not be stored with personal outer clothing to avoid transfer of contaminants Gloves are considered contaminated after ones wearing Avoid contamination of work surfaces with gloves Dispose of gloves into a biohazard container The use of eye protection is advised while processing samples Remove and properly dispose of gloves and wash hands before leaving the laboratory Auto Compact User Manual Page 2
194. ple control solenoid fill sequence energized The function of this solenoid is to build up a vacuum in the Westergren pipette before the aspiration starts V VALVE WASH SECTION Pipette wash vacuum control valve controls the main vacuum line between the wash station and separator V VALVE FILL SECTION Vacuum control fill nozzle sample probe controls the main vacuum line between the fill nozzle cap and separator Page 114 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics 5 6 4 17 Actuator Actuator control Auto Compact program 1 RINSE ACTUATOR Rinse solenoid active rinse valve block down 2 FILLACTUATOR Fill solenoid active fill valve block down 5 6 5 Display maintenance history Service C m Sample jt History Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN m Service Maintenance Settings 06 12 2006 11 42 33 E104 Needle urik not in up position 06 12 2008 11 42 33 TIC Retry 2 Board Needle 53 Command 2B TWSA 08 12 2008 11 42 33 IIC Retry 2 Board Nozze 60 Command 2B TWSR OB 12 2008 11 42 33 IC Retry 2 08 12 2008 11 42 33 DC Retry 1 Board Needle 58 Crimean 2B TWSR GB 12 2008 11 42 33 TIC Retry 1 Board Nozzle 60 Command 26 TWSR B 12 2008 11 42 33 HTC Retry 1 Board Rack e OB 12 2008 11 41 09 IIC Retry t Board Rack 58 1 OB 12 2008 11 41 09 IIC Retry 1 Board Nozzle 52 Command 28 TWSR 0 E 3 DB
195. pp co Enor messag Tev EEECECEEEEEEEECECEEEEE a trans re ummm CS 1 byte checksum 256 modulo 256 ASCII string sum ASCII string sum the ASCII sum of all preceding characters incl stx cr If and ext modulo 256 ASCII string sum the remainder of the ASCII string sum when divided by 256 Auto Compact User Manual Page 221 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact RENI Page 222 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact ESR string format for StaRRsed 30 minutes format stx PPPPPPPPPP hhh www WWW AAAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 30 min stx 80 data characters cr If etx CS eot Checksum ON 30 min Postion Jee fm 20 22 E S R in mm 60 min corrected for temp XXX WWW 2 3 XXX XXX XX 9 Pipette number CSC ppp 71 80 EDTA message MMMMMMMMMM SIX ETX ASCII 03 03 Auto Compact User Manual Page 223 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact RENI Cell l1 Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx Number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 Page 224 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRse
196. r bubble about 5 mm under meniscus examples 5 amp 10 The filling aspiration speed is not critical but should be within certain limits 1 If just one air bubble is found about 5mm below the meniscus the filling speed may be too high 2 he blood column should not exceed the filling height sensor by more than 10mm 3 Low filling speed may cause incorrect sample diluent mixing or an abnormal number of hazy reports 13 8 4 One air bubble rising in pipette examples 5 amp 8 1 Usually this is caused by a wet or dirty fill nozzle e The blood column should not reach right to the base of the pipette There must be a clear air gap of 4 5mm at the bottom of each pipette 2 Insufficient sample volume e Need more blood in the sample tube 13 8 5 Small air bubbles rising in pipette Usually this is caused by a dirty or damaged fill nozzle e Observe the maintenance schedules e Clean the fill nozzle Page 168 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics u Trouble shooting e Check the fill nozzle for damage If necessary replace the fill nozzle Sample tube is leaking on the fill nozzle side replace the silicon sample tube 13 8 6 Random air bubbles in pipette 1 Check Diluent flow by priming the diluter system 2 Insufficient sample volume Auto Compact User Manual Page 169 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 9 Leaking pipettes If blood or c
197. r within a certain time limit Outer needle tube motor is faulty Outer needle motor driver on needle board is faulty Outer needle is blocked Page 208 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics E18 Carousel position error Check Rinse position E20 Outer needle motor position error piercing error E23 Fill sensor out of range Check clean this sensor E24 Diluter Start sensor out of range Check clean this sensor E25 Measure sensor out of range Check clean this sensor E26 Diluent Flow sensor out of range Check clean this sensor E27 Temperature sensor out of range Check clean this sensor Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Value of potentiometer does not match the value stored in memory of the current rinse position Outer needle could not go down all the way Piercing error sensor was triggered Check tube 1 position setting The Fill sensor has reached a critical level Continuing could result in filling errors The Diluter Start sensor has reached a critical level Continuing could result in filling errors The Measure sensor has reached a critical level Continuing could result in wrong ESR results The EDTA Flow sensor has reached a critical level Continuing could result in filling errors The Temperature sensor has reached a critical level Continuing could result in wrong ESR results Appe
198. ration are logged automatically This list can be used by field engineers to check check the status of the instrument and locate possible problems This log can be saved e g to a memory stick by clicking button Save As Page 72 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 4 Display maintenance history j Sample 41 History lr Reagents a Maintenance Settings m Service Ed 24 06 2009 08 56 19 Dak maintenance carried cut 24 06 2009 06 56 11 Level 1 maintenance carried out Display Error history Ga 16 8j 12 2008 11 54 28 Level 1 maintenance carried out O8 12 2008 11 54 27 Level 2 maintenance carried out 06 12 2008 11 54 17 Level 3 maintenance carried out 08 12 2008 11 54 06 Level 4 maintenance carried out 08 12 2008 11 40 26 Fil sensor checked Maintenance OB 12 2008 11 40 25 D tes sensor checked inn OS 12 2008 11 40 24 Measure sensor checked O81 12 2008 11 40 23 Flow sensor checked 05 05 2008 08 45 11 Measure sensor checked When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is shown in the tab MAINTENANCE All performed maintenance functions are logged automatically This log can be saved e g to a memory stick by clicking button Save As Auto Compact User Manual Page 73 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN TER P mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 5 Maintenance info C _ Samp
199. rds and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 163 1 DU PST S IS Inv E SOLU ow ALINE wMoeistct meoplossing i age rekt vn Open left Cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder 2 Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Auto Compact User Manual Page 337 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit er B 2 Cleaning agent preparation Auto Compact Fill and clean 192 1 1 Fill the clean adapter up with hot de ionised water till the first mark in the adapter 180 ml 2 Add the cleaning agent QRRO010905 to the adapter till the second marker in the adapter 18 ml 3 Place the two caps on the adapter and mix well 4 Insert the adapter onto the in pool selection Page 338 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Fill and clean eas Use Fill amp Clean adapter OM
200. rocedure is carried out by dealers service engineers The following items need to be replaced annually Replace all the tubing Replace the waste pump motor ESRI090920 Replace Waste pump cassette ESRI0O90921 Replace blue Vacuum filter disc Part no QWLV040003 Replace Fill block washer Part no ESRIO30906 Check the outer needle and sample probe and replace if necessary Replace waste container filter disc QWLV040001 Replace Pinch valve tubing Part no ESRI 010246 9 Replace the Teflon tip of syringe on the Diluter assembly 10 Check Waste pump motor assembly and replace if necessary ESRI0090920 Se UI Mm oe NIS Check the pipette valves bodies and replace if necessary 84 pieces QTST040001 Auto Compact User Manual Page 301 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact RR mechatronics Work instruction Number 201 Note For the O ring replacing only take of the top part of the fill nozzle Page 302 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RW mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact RR mechatronics Work instruction Number 202 Disassemble the fill nozzle 202 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle 202 The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Usea t
201. ronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Sysmex R 3500 Protocol R 3500 sample data record format 202 bytes This is a modified data record coming from a R 3500 Sample data record format 202 bytes E SE EE m Memicmah o leen O OOOO O 05 Tube position in rack 5 Parameter Text distinction code II Tube position no Sequence no ID information Barcode from barcode label Sample ID number aB ooo Patient number Instrument ID number ID number from compact n a 3 8 RET 12300 Esr value 123 01200 Hazy code 12 00200 Error code 2 9 1 Eroro oooO Sedimentation tme in minutes 12min 0 RET 01200 Sedimentation time in minutes 12 min 10100 Dilution rate 101 12300 30 minute ESR value 123 n a not applicable Auto Compact User Manual Page 261 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Page 262 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact R3500 Sample data flag record format 131 bytes Parameter ANM Comment Text distinction code Di ow ow 1234 Rack number 1234 s eegne Flags 97 0 n a Rack no Tube position no ID information 1 ve 2 ove OOo 4 1 R3500 Inquiry data record format 21 bytes Parameter ANM Comment Text distinction code 1 R Sample no 13 Patent
202. rsion 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Sample type Transmitted code Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Patient sample Note Transmission of QC codes 1 and 2 is part of an internal QC procedure which is still under development Until this procedure is introduced all samples are treated as Patient sample code 0 code No cells plasma found Error no result transmitted ESR Probably 140 mm Error no result transmitted ss a eg Auto Compact User Manual Page 247 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Limit error Error see Limit error message Note See analyser manual for more information about limit error settings mechetronics When a limit error occurs the fields for ESR 30 min ESR 60 min temperature corrected ESR and ESR 120 min are filled with spaces and thus results are not send to LIMS Together with the other data fields e g the sedimentation time the operator can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the limit error message Description of the limit error message L err hhh www ttt ccc ddd L err means limit error hhh is the 30 minutes ESR WWW is the 60 minute ESR ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute ESR ccc is the column height ddd is the 120 minute ESR if applicable Example of a limit error message without 30 minute ESR and 120 minute ESR L err 123 89 200 CS Checksum XOR sum off all th
203. s eseseeseesee n 146 11 4 4 FilnozzeOnmngrepnlacement 146 11 4 5 Fill ANG clean prOCeQU 6e ces EE 146 11 5 Level 3 maintenance nene nnn nene nenne nn nenne snae 147 11 6 Bun Men E e EE 148 11 7 BZ eg Me El e EE 148 12 DATA SAFETY MANAGEMENT rennen nennen nnn nnn nnn KREE ENNER RENE 149 12 1 mI EE 149 12 2 K EN Ee e m EE 149 12 3 Specifications for ehHG232oort o cnsssiiansiiisinernesini enana iE Era 149 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING E 151 13 1 FS STIG DUTIDS E 153 13 1 1 Rinse solution not primed through the system annannannannennnnnennnnnnnnne 153 13 1 2 Rinse solution spilling over the instrument n nnannannnnnnnnnnnnnennnnnennennne 153 13 1 3 RINSE pump defective cessas eina E 154 13 1 4 Liquid level sensor NOt SENSING ccccccececeeceeeeeeecaeeceeeseeeseeeseeeseeeseeeaees 155 13 1 5 Sample probe is not washed after aspiration 155 13 1 6 Saline dripping in the sample tube adapter 155 13 1 7 Saline pump detechve nennen 156 13 1 8 Pipettes not dry after washing and drying s nnenennsenennsnnonnsnnenrsrrereerrene 156 13 2 Liquid level sensor not sensing sannnnnnnnnnsnnennnrnnrnrnnrnrsrrnrnnrrrenrnrrnrerrnrnrrne 157 13 3 COMP Le EE 157 13 4 BT u 159 13 4 1 BIEN 159 10 9 Aem
204. s decreased When there are still many reports it is recommended to fill the diluter system with a 5 chlorine solution See WI 178 Hazy problem on page 294 and WI 195 Cleaning the diluent system on page 298 j A picture example of haziness Auto Compact User Manual Page 173 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 12 Contaminated instrument The instrument has bacterial and micro organism s growth Clean the instrument with a strong cleaning agent MAINTENANCE PRIME CLEAN FILL amp CLEAN See work instructions 192 and 195 for details Put the adapter in the Input pool and select MAINTENANCE tab and PRIME CLEAN the FILL AND CLEAN key The adapter will be transported to the needle piercing position by the gripper The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started 13 13 Fill time out Normally the fill sequence takes about 15 seconds However if the fill sequence exceeds 20 seconds a fill time out will be generated The Compact aborts the fill sequence and the error message will be shown on the display and reported to the printer Fill time out error may be caused by 1 Blood clots or rubber debris from the tube cap in the sample e Check the mixing time of the tube e Check the condition of the outer needle 2 Filling procedure stopped by operator 3 Insufficient sample volume e Should be at least 1 4 ml 4 Faulty filling nozzle or filling nozzle washer O rin
205. s pance ee ee renee RM Sarica Convewer motor Position motor Conveyer motor settings Coveyer belt speed j 100 WK Test conveyer motor This screen gives excess to 1 Mixer motor on page 97 settings 2 Conveyer motor on page 99 settings 3 Position motor on page 100 4 Timing settings on page 103 Auto Compact User Manual Page 99 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 6 1 2 1 Explain conveyer Conveyer motor settings Set the Conveyer belt speed at 100 Test conveyer motor MOVE RACK moves a rack in the Input pool to the catch pins CATCH RACK moves a rack to the gripper when the gripper is in the IN position RELEASE RACK moves a rack from the grabber release position into the END pool Switch Conveyer motor is switched OFF or ON for testing the conveyer motor Return to Conveyer motor on page 99 screen 5 6 1 3 Position motor ig Reagents Maintenance Settings m Service Piser motor l Conveyer motor Position motor Tring settings Set tube 1 position Abbot x1 Actualpostion 22 00 mm Sek as tube 1 postion Test position motor Test barcode reader ene RN Pre Check tube detection sensce Save S as wt a This screen gives excess to 1 Mixer motor on page 97 settings 2 Conveyer motor on page 99 settings 3 Position motor on page 100 4 Timing settings on page
206. sending the request string the StaRRsed Auto Compact expects a ACK NACK seeCompact bi directional protocol definition from the Host computer e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives an ACK it will wait for the conformation string and respond with a ACK NACK according to the protocol definition e When the conformation string is received it will Respond with an ACK if the conformation string is OK and goes to the next sample sr Page 252 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact e When the string is not OK it is responding with an NACK and the Host computer must send the conformation string again After 3 attempts the Host computer must stop sending the conformation string and the StaRRsed Auto Compact won t do an ESR on this sample and goes to the next sample The Host computer needs to be ready for the request string of the next sample e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact does not receive the conformation string within 10 seconds it will send the request string again After 3 attempts it won t do an ESR on this sample and goes to the next sample e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a NACK it will send the request string again After 3 attempts it will stop communication and generate an error e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact does not get any response timeout 10 sec it will send the request string again After 3 attempts it will stop communication and generate an error Request s
207. sible reason e The fill nozzle did not reached the fill position in a certain time limit e Fill motor is faulty e Fatal error call distributor 13 18 3 Fill nozzle not at home position E13 is the error code and in the status line the text Fill nozzle did not reached the Home position within a certain time limit e Fill nozzle motor faulty e Fill nozzle motor driver on board faulty e Fatal error call distributor Auto Compact User Manual Page 181 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 19 Piercing error E7 is the error code and on the status line the text Piercing error The following reasons can cause this problem e Tube motor position error e Outer needle did not go down within a certain time limit e Outer needle motor is faulty e Tube motor driver on the needle board is faulty E20 is the error code and in the status line the text Tube motor position error Outer needle could not go down all the way e Piercing error sensor was not triggered e Check the tube 1 position setting and save the setting e Tube 1 not aligned proper e Check the piercing error detection sensor For error numbers and details See the Appendix Error list Auto Compact on page 206 13 20 New rack adapter Go to SERVICE SCREEN and select POSITION MOTOR SELECT RACK and select the required rack type Go to TEST POSITION motor and Go TO TUBE position and set in Tube number 1 The Gripper motor will move the r
208. ssemble fill nozzle holder 203 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The holder can now be removed Replace O ring 203 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Auto Compact User Manual Page 335 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Assemble fill nozzle holder 203 Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Solid surface Assemble fill nozzle 202 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Cleaning the liquid separator 169 1 1 To remove the liquid separator from the Compact Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Remove the liquid separator Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom tube connection Remove the bacterial filter Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Clean the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant ud ua c a Cleaning liquid separator 196 1 1 Remove Hepa filter and disassemble the separator 2 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 3 Use some acid free v
209. ssure If the vacuum pressure drops below a pre set level a vacuum un stabilisation error message will be indicated on the Main screen Vacuum error may cause by 1 Blocked vacuum line Replace the bacterial filter e WI 179 Replace blue air on page 295 2 Blocked bacterial filter Replace the bacterial filter e WI 179 Replace blue air filter on page 295 Auto Compact User Manual Page 161 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Trouble shooting Liquid separator wrongly assembled e WI 196 Cleaning liquid separator on page 299 2 Main vacuum pump defective e Fatal error 3 Bad vacuum Need adjustment on the vacuum e Fatal error technical assistance is needed p Blockage in the 3 way vacuum manifold e Fatal error technical assistance is needed Page 162 mechetronics Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 6 Flushing liquids After each sample aspiration the entire system is washed automatically If there is no liquid flow e Check that the peristaltic pumps are running If the pump tubes are worn or leaking replace the tubes e Check that the pump tubes are installed correctly e Check the tubes between the containers and pumps valves e Unscrew the cap from the container Check the pick up tubes in the container and that there is enough liquid in the container e Check the tubes for blockages or kinks 13 6 1 De ionised water Select from MAINT
210. staltic pumps e 153 Piercing error 182 Pipette information 38 Pipette looks like zebra crossing example 2 e 168 Pipette 36 Pipettes not dry after washing and drying 156 Position error 175 Position motor e 96 97 99 100 101 102 103 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Index Power failure e 149 Prime Clean 62 63 309 310 324 333 342 Prime all units 64 Prime de ionized water 64 Prime Diluent e 64 Prime Disinfectant 64 Prime Rinse solution 63 Prime Saline 63 Printer port 108 Protocols e 106 129 Q QUICK START UP e 123 R Rack unit errors 183 Rack unit setting 96 Rack 36 Random air bubbles in pipette 169 Reagents 179 Reagents alarm 179 Reagents preparation 120 Reagents screen 33 34 59 Replace bacterial filters e 146 Report 30 Minute mode 135 Report 60 Minute mode 131 REPORTING 129 Reporting range 137 Result Printout 129 Results at limit error e 95 Results at limit errors 133 137 Rinse nozzle wash station alignment 172 Rinse nozzle down 113 Rinse nozzle up 113 Rinse pump 111 Rinse pump defective 154 Rinse solution not primed through the system e 153 Rinse solution QRR 010934 120 Rinse solution spilling over the instrument 153 Rinse pump tube replacement 145 RS232 serial output e 149 S S O P for working with bio hazardous materials 26 Safety warning 28 Saline
211. sults of the sample are shown in this window This window is refreshed after every new result of a sample 5 1 11 Status Status Information about the current status of the instrument is shown here such as the selected mode EDTA or Citrate selected method 60 or 30 minute and symbols that draw attention to certain maintenance conditions 5 1 12 Sample screen with keyboard To view the status of a specific pipette click directly on the pipette itself or click the open space in the center of the belt representation A virtual number pad is shown a r Settings m Service 4 Sample f ti History E Reagents a Maintenance l 10 9 1 8 x 7 miro mee i 6 5 J EDTA 4 Sample ID T C ESR 60 min Ld 30min method ID C ESR oon 5 2 1 Error code STAR SED Compr Auto Compact 2 27 2 5 2010 8 54 07 es A M EI KS Type the number of the requested pipette and press the OK button The following screen is shown Auto Compact User Manual Page 37 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Auto Compact program 5 1 13 Pipette information Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 38 mechatronics Auto Compact program The following information is shown e Sample ID The sample identification barcode of the sample tube e Dilution The dilution rate of this sample as calculated during the aspiration process e Time filled The d
212. t QRRO010905 to the adapter till the second marker in the adapter 18 ml 3 Place the two caps on the adapter and mix well 4 Insert the adapter onto the in pool selection Auto Compact User Manual Page 329 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Fill and clean eas Use Fill amp Clean adapter OM Start fill and clean procedure Put the adapter in the Input pool and select MAINTENANCE tab and PRIME CLEAN the FILL AND CLEAN key The adapter will be transported to the needle piercing position by the gripper The needle goes down and the fill and clean process is started 1 When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to the home position and the adapter is moved to the release position and will be released to the End pool Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 75 hours to complete Vacuum pressure check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FLOW SENSOR box Compact InteRRliner version Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0340 0360 0380 If the flow is not in range there might be a blockage in the vacuum flow line to the flow sensor Fill Stop sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK FILL SENSOR box Filling stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Diluter Start sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SEN
213. t DILUTOR START SENSOR box Diluter start sensor 400 700 Measure sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK MEASURE SENSOR box Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Temperature sensor e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK TEMPERATURE SENSOR box Temperature sensor TS Room temperature Diluent flow sensor check e Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK DILUENT FLOW SENSOR box Press test When test is finished signal Down and signal Up must be green Separator check Go to tab MAINTENANCE gt CHECK SENSOR Select CHECK SEPARATOR SENSOR box Separator sensor 200 600 700 Auto Compact User Manual Page 313 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact RR mechatronics Work instruction Number 189 Rm mechatronics Page 1 of 1 Purpose Sample probe or outer needle replacement Instrument Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2008 Remove the top cover from the Rack unit T 1 Unfasten the screw which prevent the outer needle to drop out of the assembly 2 Undo the sample probe 3 Pull the outer needle complete with sample probe together out the needle assembly 4 Mark each tube for easier reconnecting to the correct nipple 5 Disconnect the tubes from the outer needle 6 outer needle Page 314 LI Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact
214. tatistical graph is produced over a selected period Make a selection of the following graphs e Daily mean mm Use this to check variations in the daily mean ESR e Hazy 9o Increasing hazy reports are an indication for contamination of the instrument e Dilution 96 Increasing dilution errors indicate the need for maintenance of the diluter system e Bubbles on top 96 Increasing samples with bubbles indicate the need for maintenance of the aspiration system e ESR errors 96 Increasing ESR errors may indicate the need for maintenance e Number of samples This can be used to document variations in work load Auto Compact User Manual Page 49 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN R mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 2 5 History analyse Analyse results E 8 x G iee em liz OHmy si0 a CO ErNocelsiplssmafoud 3 Wi Column height CHEM Citin e Heres ui CO ER ESR Probably iren C Wa Measure error o CO nay gt zs kr LL E3 Too many borders found hs C wsBublesontepESR ug Ru C Ez Unt error n Liege 14 03 42 55 J E0TA 078 No cells plasma found eee zone 12 08 36 43 25 ItETADRT 26 08 2008 12 10 34 d IS EDTA 087 26 08 2008 12 12 12 42 EDTA 087 25 08 2068 16 43 37 14 08 2008 15 36 43 11 08 2068 14 08 24 Dilution error The dilution error detection is a user set
215. tatus of this sensor must be checked Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range e Check Diluent flow sensor This sensor is only used in EDTA mode When activated the LED Down is green and the LED Up is red When the button Test is clicked the LED Up must become green After finishing the test both LED s must be green e Check Separator sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range e Check Flow sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range e Check Measure sensor Click the Check button The green light is shown if the sensor value is in range Press the button Measure The pipette currently at the measure position will be measured The results are displayed in graphical and numerical form The first peak must be found at 760 or above NOTE Clean sensors first before executing this function NOTE When a test pipette is installed at the measuring position the result of the test pipette is displayed in the field ESR mm Note When the sensor is out of range and the light is red the sensor values on page 70 can be checked by turning on the service mode Auto Compact User Manual Page 69 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 4 2 2 Check sensors in service mode q Sample itu History E Reagents When there is a sensor alarm an alarm indicator is show
216. ter within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 6 Sample probe e Compact was not able to position the sample probe within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions The following error messages may occur during normal operation 1 Vacuum error e Check if vacuum is available e Check in screen Service Sensor the value of flow sensor e Fatal error call distributor 2 Vacuum stabilisation error e Compact was not able to get a stable reading during the vacuum test before aspiration the sample e Check for leakage on the pipette or fill nozzle e Fatal error call distributor 3 Fill time error e The fill sensor was not triggered in time e Not enough liquid was sucked up in the pipette e Insufficient sample e No vacuum or a blocked needle or fill block 4 Diluter error e Diluter not started Can be seen in the run mode display as EDTA 001 e Check in screen Service Sensor the value of the diluter sensor e Check in screen Service Sensor if vacuum is available e Check in screen Service Sensor the value of flow sensor e Fatal error call distributor 5 Position error Page 202 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact e Compact was not able to position the carousel There was a difference found in the position table and the actual measured position of the position sensor e Check in screen Settings Car
217. tes not dry after washing and drying If pipettes are not dried after the wash cycle the following items need to be checked 1 Does the vacuum pump work e Check the vacuum pressure by using the option CHECK FLOW SENSOR 2 Rinse vacuum control valve not working technical assistance is needed Waste separator leaking remove separator and reassemble 4 Rinse nozzle not aligning e Re alignment for the rinse nozzle technical assistance is needed Ge Page 156 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics BO Trouble shooting 13 2 Liquid level sensor not sensing 1 Liquid in the container is not detected This occurs sometimes with the De ionized water bottle 2 Add one or two drops of Saline to the De ionized water to increase the conductivity 13 3 Compact stalls When the Compact is not working again check the main fuse The main fuse can be found at the main input socket from the Compact Auto Compact User Manual Page 157 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 4 Diluter Occasionally small faults may cause major problems this chapter may help to solve the most common faults and explain why a specific problem occurs A lot of the problems or errors are due to lack of maintenance Remember this instrument operates with a large amount of whole blood virtually undiluted and stores it in a pipette for one hour and then clean pipettes for re use Therefore it is important to
218. the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit Page 284 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Re mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 163 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Change pump tube saline Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 163 1 IN SOLU OW ALINE s sMoeisto mwopissing i c een DS vz Open left Cover New tube replacement 162 2 1 Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the StaRRsed unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pulls pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed unit ar et ae M Auto Compact User Manual Page 285 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact IN mechatronics Work instruction Number 166 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Peristaltic waste pump cassette replacement Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2008 Waste Cassette 166 1 1 Open the left cover and remo
219. the position motor Rack not on mix position motor because the position gripper motor is not on the MIX position E77 Can t start mixing short Could not start the mixer Check the position motor Rack not on mix position motor because the position gripper motor is not on the MIX position E78 Mixer motor timeout It is possible that the mixer did e Check rack timing setting Mixer motor current level did not came back to its home T1 not reach the stop level during vertical position after mixing i hh a ae e Mixer motor is faulty homing action within a certain time limit e Mixer motor driver on rack board is faulty e Check mixer motor belt E80 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the IN See E61 on position IN catch position Starting point MIX position E81 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position MIX MIX position Starting point IN position E82 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position FILL FILL position Starting point MIX position E83 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position MIX MIX position Starting point FILL position E84 Position motor error Not Gripper did not reached the See E61 on position FILL FILL position Starting point Page 214 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics A Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact E
220. ting and can be changed in SETTINGS dilution error detection to 0 25 9e In this example the dilution error detection is set to 10 By selecting Dilution gt 110 all the samples with a dilution rate gt 110 are displayed in the table By selecting Dilution lt 90 all the samples with a dilution rate lt 90 are displayed in the table In the header of the table the names of the columns are shown Double click the header of any column to sort the table by this column in ascending order Page 50 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics 5 2 6 History analyse results high ji Analyse results Auto Compact program ES bition 12 CO Hazy lt 10 Eb Nocelsiplssms found 3 CO Wi Column height 5 8 Dlution gt 110 64 C hays fu TJ E2 ESR Probably gt 140mm 4 Iw Measure error fo re Hary gt 25 5 C E3 Teo many borders found rm C Wa Bubbles ontop ESR 118 Der L Umi error fo 26 08 2008 13 43 06 T8 EECHER IRC Lime 11 56 18 In EDTA 110 EDTA 110 Epi 7 EDTA ug EDTA un 18 08 2008 14 25 40 29 15 08 2008 09 04 44 65 ismaj 13 33 00 amp 6 28 EDTA LO 28018502 28 08 2068 10 32 50 34 24 EDTA 111 27008602 pevoejzooa 09 5048 bh le3 ema 26303102 26 08 2008 11 19 48 66 24 EDTA 111 253089800 Leet A I
221. tion Number 188 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Replace diluter tip Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 1 Take the syringe from the diluter assembly 2 Pull the plunger out of the syringe 3 Cutthe Teflon tip of the plunger with a sharp knife Be careful not to damage the metal plunger 4 Replace the O ring and then the tip 5 Replace the old tip for the new tip assembly From repair set QWLV030902 6 Moisten the tip with water to ease the tip back into the glass syringe barrel 1 PRIME DILUENT 2 Repeat above step until there are no air bubbles in the whole diluent system Check your dilution settings 188 Go to tab SETTINGS DILUTER SETTINGS and select DISPLAY DILUTION OFF Run 10 samples through the instrument and make a note of the dilution rate Calculate the mean of the 10 samples Make adjustment if necessary in SETTINGS DILUTEr and adjust the Dilution adjustment Go to tab SETTINGS DILUTER SETTINGS and select Display dilution ON a E e a Auto Compact User Manual Page 297 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 195 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Cleaning diluent system Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2008 Prepare disinfectant 195 Take 5 chlorine solution oo Nc ple Dru pu I Remove the suction tube from the diluent bottle Place the suction tube in chlorine solution Use the Prime diluent function
222. tion of sodium citrate within the diluent solution in the tube should be 3 2 This is not to be confused with the required dilution rate of blood and diluent For example in a citrate tube with a total draw volume of 1 6 ml 5 volumes the amount of pre filled diluent must be 0 32 ml 7 1 volume If this information is not provided by the tube manufacturer it should be checked by the customer E 16 1 1 1 3 EDTA mode EDTA mode is used for undiluted samples collected in tubes with EDTA anticoagulant The samples are automatically diluted on the StaRRsed Auto Compact during aspiration The usual amount of EDTA in sample tubes is 1 8 mg per 1 ml blood 1 ml of blood weighs ca 1060 mg and the concentration of EDTA is therefore 0 1796 and well within the requirements for the EDTA mode on this instrument Bidirectional Citrate mode Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Glossary of Terms 16 1 1 1 4 ESR ESR is short for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate It is the amount of sedimentation setting of erythrocytes red blood cells in a blood column during a specified time H 16 1 1 1 5 Hazy A sedimentation is reported to be hazy when the boundary between blood plasma and erythrocytes can not be defined clearly 16 1 1 1 6 Host In this manual the term HOST is used to indicate the computer system and associated software LIMS that provides the sample management for the laboratory 16 1 1 1
223. tory Service cccccecccsecceeecceseeseeeceeeeeueeseuesseeesueeseeeseues 116 36 7 Lope ME 117 ETI 3p i apo e E A EE 119 X EMESS g Let 119 OP MEER 119 6 3 Reagents DIS DAN ALON wis cxx to vixi tarii En ix Ord bb ERR A EE T FUNK T HE YA GS va Rub U E Cep rdi tina xd PRO SE 120 6 3 1 Rinse solution QRR 010994 EE 120 6 92 Salle QRR 0 T1099 E 120 6 3 3 Diluent QRR 010931 ou ccccccceeeceeeeeeeeceeeseeeseeesseeeseesegesseeeseeeeaeess 120 6 3 4 De ionised water 121 6 3 9 Disintectant QRR OTOIZ csococmesqiesat siue um bcsim i One PRI EROR EUIS 121 6 26 CICAIING Ee Eden ME 121 56 97 Waste e Ee E UE 121 EE 10 G4 E y s up u c er 123 MEE CIT di ce 123 rv Fill ROG SCC NRNRRNRRNERTEE m 125 D TORN Maar cae 127 8 1 End of day wash procedure sa nsensennnnnnurnrninnnrnnrnnnnerrnnrnnrenrnnrrnnrrnrrnnennrrenrnnne 127 9 is 8 40 Le T 129 SM EE de ee ERE 129 D FRSC TOU Rm 129 9 2 1 Report 60 Minute mode cece cc cece secs eeceece eee eceeeseeseeeseeceeteeaeeeeeeneesaees 131 9 2 1 1 Analyzers Error codemessades 132 9 2 1 2 Results at limit emors ccc cecc cece eeeeeeeee cece eeseeeseeeseeeseeeaeeeeeeseeeees 133 9 2 2 Report 30 Minute mode E 135 9 2 2 1 Analyzers Error code
224. tring example Sample ID 123456789 Request string ESRSR 123456789 R 31 bytes Sample result e Checksum ON OFF user defined e 30 minute output ON OFF user defined The sample result will be output according to the standard Compact StaRRsed ESR string See String format for StaRRsed If the host computer receives the result string it should reply by sending an ACK or a NACK e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives an ACK it will start sending the next result e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact receives a NACK it will send the result string again After 3 attempts it will start sending the next result e Ifthe StaRRsed Auto Compact does not get any response from the host timeout 10 sec it will send the result string again After 3 attempts it will stop communication and generate an error Auto Compact User Manual Page 253 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact RENI Page 254 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Protocol Opus bi directional Bidirectional protocol definition of the sample request string from the StaRRsed Auto Compact to the Host computer Positions in the string 1 2 jsj4 s e v 89 t0 t1 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 ESR Sample request string definition from StaRRsed Auto Compact to host computer stm sp E s R s R sP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
225. tte valves they must all be at the same height m iy 4 Visually check the bottom of the pipette V shape LU ring 5 Incorrect fitted pipettes may cause mechanical damage to the instrument 6 Check for leakage after the first FILL amp CLEAN Replace the top cover 172 1 Putthe cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed Switch ON the Compact Page 290 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 175 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Pipette handling valve tube Instrument Compact Revision Version 1 October 2007 Removals of the top cover 172 1 Switch StaRRsed Auto Compact OFF 2 Remove the two rear screws of the top cover if present Auto Compact User Manual Page 291 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument Pipette removal 172 ils N p pe Push and pull vertically the pipette from the holding position of the belts The pipette will disengage from the pipette belt Take pipette off the belt Store the pipette on a safe place Re assemble pipette 175 1 oN KO Qo Re assemble valve body ESRI 030522 and silicon valve tube ESRI 030516 Insert the re assembly in top pipette clamp Wet the top of the pipette with water b
226. ttom tube connection Remove the bacterial filter Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Clean the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant PER S e e Cleaning liquid separator 196 1 1 Remove Hepa filter and disassemble the separator 2 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 3 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 4 Assemble the separator and replace Hepa filter Auto Compact User Manual Page 299 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Replace the liquid separator 169 3 1 DS So E E Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 and Level 5 replace Hepa filter QWLV040002 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector Lift the left cover Replace the liquid separator sliding it over the support Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container and close the left cover Page 300 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 199 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Maintenance level 1 Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 We recommend that this p
227. ument StaRRsed Auto Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared 180 Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood eS peo aS pde SY 2 ee Z Remove the suction tube from the diluent bottle Place the suction tube in chlorine solution Use the PRIME DILUENT function This fills the dispenser system with the chlorine solution After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the Chlorine solution Leave the chlorine solution in the system for 15 minutes Take the diluent suction tube out of the chlorine solution Wipe the tube clean and dry with a tissue Take hot de ionised water 80 C Use the PRIME DILUENT function After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the hot water Clean the diluent bottle s with the chlorine solution Rinse the diluent bottle with hot de ionised water 80 C Rinse the diluent bottle with diluent solution Refill the diluent bottle with fresh diluent solution Use the PRIME DILUENT function After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the fresh diluent solution Prepare a hot Fill and Clean and run the fill and clean squeeze Page 294 Auto Compact User
228. us line Click this button to open the StaRRsed Auto Compact User manual When the Compact is running in the Service mode all kinds of settings can be changed and the instrument will run with the changed settings For instance when ESR time is set to 12 minutes the Carousel will move according this time setting to be in time at the measure position When the Compact is running in the NORMAL MODE the instrument uses the standard saved settings For instance the ESR time is set back to 60 minutes or 30 minutes according the used method 5 1 1 Carousel Carousel This is a graphical representation of the Compact carousel When an ESR is required the carousel is moving to the Measure position On the display the belt is also moving accordingly The decimal numbers next to the pipettes are the numbers on the pipette belt When a pipette is filled successfully a red dot marks the filled pipette In case of a failure the pipette is marked with a flashing red dot All the sample information can be found in tab HISTORY 5 1 2 Measure station Measure station This is the position of the measure station where the ESR of the sample is measured 5 1 3 Wash station Wash station Also named Rinse station This is the position where the sample is washed out of the pipette The pipette is clean and dry after this process 5 1 4 Fill station Fill station This is the position where the pipette is filled with a blood sample Auto
229. utes reporting 195 Appendix 60 minutes reporting 193 Appendix Article reference list Auto Compact e 22 190 Appendix Cable connection diagram 191 Appendix Compact system messages 200 Appendix Configuration barcode readers 204 Appendix Default settings Auto Compact 197 Appendix Error list Auto Compact 182 184 185 206 Appendix Maintenance schedule 217 Appendix PC connections for Auto Compact e 205 Appendix Protocol Compact bi directional 129 251 Appendix Protocol MECHATRONICS 01 bidirectional e 129 237 Appendix Protocol MECHATRONICS 02 unidirectional 129 245 Appendix Protocol Opus bi directional 129 255 Appendix Protocol Sysmex SE 9000 unidireectional e 129 273 Appendix Sedmatic 100 string format 129 229 Appendix Sedmatic 15 string format 129 233 Appendix String format for StaRRsed 129 221 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Index Appendix String format for StaRRsed V14 e 129 225 Appendix String format Vesmatic e 129 235 Appendix Sysmex R 3500 Protocol 129 261 Appendix Sysmex R 3500 unidirectional protocol e 129 265 Appendix Sysmex SE9000 protocol e 129 269 Appendix TDLIMS protocol 277 Appendix Tube connection Auto Compact 192 APPENDIX FOR STARRSED AUTO COMPACT 189 Aspect Hazy e 138 AUTO COMPACT PROGRAM 33 Auto Compact settings 107 108 109 Auto dilution adjust 93 B
230. uto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Auto Compact program 5 5 4 1 Control Carousel CAROUSEL POSITION This display presents the position of the carousel for the Rinse station position Measure station position and the Fill station position FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOVEMENT OF THE CAROUSEL With this function the carrousel can be moved one position backwards and forwards Warning Only for trained personal When this function is used the built in safety functions are not active be careful GO TO RINSE POSITION Enter a pipette number the carousel will then turn to the stop position which is always the Rinse station SET RINSE POSITION The Compact has a self encoding pipette position system If an intermittent position error is displayed the position must be entered manually PIPETTE FLOW TEST Warning Pipettes must be empty before starting this function Before the confirmation of the function the warning Pipette data will be lost is displayed This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are sent to the printer DELETE PIPETTE DATA This function will erase all pipette data Make sure that there are no samples on the pipette belt Return to Carousel control on page 82 screen Auto Compact User Manual Page 83 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics
231. ve the waste container The liquid separator is now visible 2 Liftthe stainless steel vacuum tube 3 Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact 4 Remove the bacterial filter 5 Fill waste separator with 100ml disinfectant or 100 ml water with 296 bleach 6 Replace the bacterial filter 7 Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf 8 Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up and push the liquid separator towards the rear 9 Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 10 Lift the left cover and replace the waste container Prime Saline 166 1 Select PRIME SALINE Repeat the prime saline until the liquid separator is empty Page 286 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Rm mechatronics Waste Cassette 166 2 1 2 Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact Disconnect the two tubes from the waste pump cassette Press levers at three o clock and nine o clock positions and pull at the same time Clean peristaltic pump motor shaft using a tissue soaked in alcohol B T RINVESOLU s j Remove the old blotting washer 7 ESRI090026 Place the new blotting washer ESRI090026 Insert new waste pump cassette ESRI090921 until it clicks into place Connect the two tubes to new waste pump cassette Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN Page 287 mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Auto Compact mechatronics Work instruction Numb
232. ware checks whether there are any ESR s still outstanding If so these will be carried out first 12 1 Power failure If a power failure occurs it is recommended that the StaRRsed Auto Compact is switched OFF by the power switch When the power returns the Instrument can be switched ON After the standard start up process the StaRRsed Auto Compact will continue to process the remaining samples If a power failure occurs the sedimentation time 60 or 30 min may be exceeded However the actual sedimentation time is reported to the printer and RS232 and therefore can be checked 12 2 RS232 serial output The StaRRsed Auto Compact PC is equipped with a serial port which can be connected to any laboratory host computer system or PC The data sent by the Auto Compact PC can also be sent to a host computer or PC for further processing 12 3 Specifications for the RS232 port The Serial RS232 settings need to be set in SERVICE SERIAL OUTPUT SETTINGS Baud rate can be set from 1200 to 19200 baud default setting is 2400 baud Transmission protocol is default setting 8 bit data 1 stop bit and no parity To change the baud rate go to SERIAL OUTPUT SETTINGS For more detail information on the Serial connection see the Appendix RS 232 hardware connections Compact Auto Compact User Manual Page 149 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING Occasionally small faults may cause major problems
233. x for StaRRsed Auto Compact RENI Cell l1 Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx Number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 Page 228 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact Appendix Sedmatic 100 string format Normal result string pp JPPPPPPPPPP JWWWNWT JE JE JE JEJE IIL Hellt 26 data characters Total length 28 characters Or Result string with Aspect ppl JPPPPPPPPPP JWWWNWT H JE JE IE IL IE AAAAAAAAAAA cr If Or Result string with Error pp JPPPPPPPPPPT JE JEJEJEIEJEIEJEILIEIL E JEEEEEEEEEEETCr TIT 3 data characters Total length 39 characters Data consists Auto Compact User Manual Page 229 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact MEM Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx Number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 Aspect messages AAAAAAAAAAA Hazy lt 10 Hazy lt 10 Hazy lt 25 Hazy 125 Hazy 25 Hazy gt D Error messages 1 No cells plasma found Error 1 2 ESR Probably gt 140 mm Error 2 3 Too many borders found Error 3 Emory Page 230 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN
234. y aspect e 52 History sample analyse option e 55 History sample analyse option day 56 History screen 33 34 40 Host 345 INSTALLATION 23 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 17 INTRODUCTION 13 IVD e 345 L Labels and stickers on containers 31 Language selection 81 Leaking pipettes 171 Level 1 maintenance 143 148 Level 2 maintenance 143 148 Level 3 maintenance 143 147 Level 4 maintenance 143 145 Limit settings 8 82 92 94 119 Auto Compact User Manual Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Liquid level sensor not sensing 155 157 Liquid levels 119 MAINTENANCE 143 Maintenance info 62 74 Maintenance info overview e 75 Maintenance Schedule example 143 Maintenance screen 33 34 62 Manual control e 96 110 Manual input sample ID 36 Measure sensor 71 Measure station e 35 Medical requirements 26 Mixer module 183 185 Mixer motor e 96 97 98 99 100 103 MRN 345 N Needle Control 112 Needle not in top position 164 Needle system 164 New rack adapter 182 New reagent input 61 New reagent input cont 61 Not reading the barcode 186 Numerical input 81 O ON and OFF selection 80 One air bubble about 5 mm under meniscus examples 5 amp 10 168 One air bubble rising in pipette examples 5 amp 8 168 Outer needle depth 109 Outer needle down 112 Outer needle up 112 P PC Operation and User Interface 14 Peri
235. y the system 4 Test Needle unit e Checks position of the needle unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 5 Test Diluter unit e Check the position of the syringe if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 6 Test drive e Checks position of the drive unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 7 Test Rack unit e Check the position of the Mixing motor if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system e Check the rack if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system During normal operation the following system time out errors may occur These are usually fatal errors Call distributor or your local supplier of the Compact 1 Drive unit e Compact was not able to position the pipette belt within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 2 Measure unit e Compact was not able to position the measure unit within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 3 Rinse unit e Compact was not able to position the rinse unit within a certain time limit Auto Compact User Manual Page 201 Version 6 62 MRN 071 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Auto Compact e Check for mechanical obstructions 4 Fill nozzle unit e Compact was not able to position the fill nozzle unit within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 5 Needle adapter e Compact was not able to position the needle adap

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