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1. 7334076B Slide SEN24 pusher Input cassette SEN26 transfer mechanism SEN28 7334067B 2 6 2 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Figure 2 6 3 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Front View Slide Ejector Interface card Slide Ejector module SEN17 SEN25 HT Cassette lifter xb Cassette Cassette 4 Input Queue module lockdown arm 8 D QD 8 0155 La SOLAR 50148 50149 73341966 Figure 2 6 4 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Rear View SEN23 Slide SEN24 p usher cassette SEN26 transfer mechanism 7334197C PN 4276985 2 6 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 4 When the cassette present sensor SEN26 senses a slide cassette is present at the slide ejection station 1 SOL50 is de energized and CL6 retracts returning input cassette transfer mechanism to its home position The input cassette retracted sensor SEN27 senses when the input cassette transfer mechanism is at home CL6 is fully retracted SOL55 is energized retracting the cassette lifter cylinder CL14 which lowers the slide cassette
2. SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 22 CASS UNLOCKED Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J4 J9 8 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked cassette unlocked Figure 2 6 4 23 SLIDE PUSHER RETR Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J5 J9 9 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector retracted Figure 2 6 4 24 SLIDE PUSHER EXTD Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J6 J9 10 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector extended Figure 2 6 4 slide has been ejected 25 SLIDE REGISTERED Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J7 49 11 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked left side of slide Figure 2 6 3 registered correctly 26 CASS PRESENT Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J8 J9 12 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection slide cassette Figure 2 6 4 present in ejection position 27 INPUT CASS RETR Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J10 J9 13 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection input cassette Figure 2 6 4 transfer mechanism in home position 28 CASS EMPTY Reflective infrared mounted on Slide Ejector Interface J11 J9 14 See Figure 2 6 2 or PCB Figure 2 6 4 Reflection slide cassette present and empty 29 CASS LIFTED reserved N A Slide Ejector Interface J12 J9 15 30 CASS TRANSIT Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J23 J6 6 See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked upper cassette Interface transfer mecha
3. SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action WARNING SLIDE FELL FROM DRYER Yes SlideMaker Log Yellow light Warning only The SlideMaker The operator manually removed a slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No This Is A Waning Only A continues operating normally from the dryer 1 Ifan operator manually removed a slide from the Dryer module ignore this EV_SM_SLIDE_MISPLACED_ A Slide Entered The The slide pusher bars did not transfer warning SERVO_TRUCK_AREA_ERROR Dryer Area And Has the slide from the shuttle to the dryer 2 If no one manually removed a slide from the Dryer module 84 Not Made It Out Of belts a Open the cover The Dryer The dryer motor is not operating correctly WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can The dryer exit sensor SEN49 failed contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with One or both of the dryer conveyer belts and avoid skin contact broke and the slides fell somewhere within the Dryer module or between the b Ensure the dryer belts are moving shuttle and the Dryer module c Check inside the dryer for fallen slides Retrieve and inspect any fallen slides for possible heat damage d Check the entrance to the Dryer mo
4. 2 3 8 PN 4276985C SYSTEM CONTROL Summary INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL Control of the SlideMaker is accomplished through two components e System Control card runs the SlideMaker software controls the mechanical components and quantifies the monitored pneumatic readings and voltages for display The Keypad and Display module displays the status of the SlideMaker and provides user interface with the SlideMaker Figure 2 4 1 provides an overview of system control This section describes the System Control Card and the Keypad and Display Module This section also describes the SlideMaker reset sequence System Reset Figure 2 4 1 System Control Block Diagram Fluid Graphic display Keypad detectors Y ra 8each T Voltage Analog gt monitors L_ PWR FAIL Ext reset Alarm Pressure enable Reg power gt input System Control Card Function Vacuum enable System Control card Q lO Brushless DC motor gt Stepper motors 6 each Quadrature encoder o 96 Solenoids 9 64 each E Digital sensor 9o inputs 60 each Serial interface pco Host data in Host parallel interface Heat source assembly 7334042A T
5. 5 SM Integrated SlideMaker Interconnect Diagram 6321624 Electronic pdf files of these schematics are available on a separate CD ROM in the Service Resource Kit SRK and in a Lotus Notes database The schematics in the SRK are the latest revisions available at the time the SRK is released For copies of schematics released between revisions of the SRK check the Lotus Notes database It will always have the most current revisions Note Depending on the configurations of this instrument in the field more than one revision of a schematic can be valid If you want to include schematics in the printed version of this manual make printouts of the electronic files and insert them at the end of this chapter PN 4276985C 6 1 1 SCHEMATICS SCHEMATICS REQUIRED 6 1 2 PN 4276985C 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 1 CONTENTS 7 1 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 1 1 About the Tables in Heading 7 2 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages 7 1 1 Icons and Traffic Lights Displayed on the Workstation with System Messages 7 1 2 7 2 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages 7 2 1 7 3 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Blood Smear Quality Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Smear Module Alignment Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting the Servo System 7 3 1 7 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS 7 4 1 TABLES 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages 7 2 1 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages 7 2 5 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages 7 2 9 7 2 4
6. Locking Setscrew screw Height adjustment screw N Lower 4 Raise Y position adjustment Screw 6985018A 4 If you adjusted the height adjustment screw select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 5 Do 12 dry cycles and ensure the label position on the slide is correct See Figures 4 5 3 and 4 5 4 Note Following a printer adjustment it normally takes four or five cycles for the changes to take affect Figure 4 5 3 Checking the Label Position in the X Dimension Figure 4 5 4 Checking the Label Position in the Y Dimension PN 4276985CB 6 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS If the clearance between the label roll and the slide is correct but the labels are not located in the correct position on the slides If the label is mislocated in the X dimension adjust the printer offset Go to Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 and begin at step 4 If the label is mislocated in the Y dimension adjust the Y adjustment screw Go to Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment and begin at step 3 Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment ATTENTION The height of the Label Printer module affects the position of the labels on the slide and should be checked before adjusting the Y adjustment screw 1 4276985CB Ensure height of the Label Printer module is correct See Printer Height above Slide Adjustment On
7. Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J6 Provides power 1 N A SENSE_V2 supply s control 424 V sense and reference 2 N A SENSE V2 24 V sense return 3 5 V sense remote sense for 5 V supply SENSE Vi analog input 4 5 V sense return SENSE V1 5 Dc outputs disable logic LOW disables dc INHIBIT_PWR outputs digital input Output disable return INHIB RET Ac line fail logic LOW power failed POWER FAIL digital output 8 Line fail return POWER FAIL R ET J7 Provides the 1 Vacuum solenoid power PWR enable il z Vacuum enable driver VAC_EN the pneumatic supplies forthe 3 6 9 NOT USED SlideMaker 4 Pressure 1 solenoid power P1_PWR 5 Pressure enable driver P_EN 7 Pressure 2 solenoid power P2 PWR 8 Pressure enable driver P EN J8 Receives power 1 5 24 V 24VIN from the power 26 5 V SVIN supply for distribution to the 3 15 V 15AVIN SlideMaker 4 15 V 15BVIN 7 Ground 15AVIN 8 Ground 15BVIN 9 10 Ground 24VIN 11 12 Ground 5VIN_ J9 NOT USED An option to mount the alarm at a remote location if the sound level is not adequate when the covers are in place J10 Identical to J1 PN 4276985C A 2 9 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS LEDs Table A 2 9 Power Supply Monitor Card LEDs LED Dc Supply ON Indicates LED Dc Supply ON Indicates GR7
8. 6985028B Figure References A B C D m Figure 8 2 3 Slide Ejector module Figure 8 2 12 Smear module Figure 8 2 5 Dispense module Figure 8 2 11 Slide Elevator module Figure 8 2 6 Dryer module Figure 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue module Figure 8 2 2 Basket Queue module Figure 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue module Figure 8 2 7 Main Fluidics module Figure 8 2 12 Slide Transport module Figure 8 2 16 Label Printer module Table 8 2 1 SlideMaker Modules and Components Illustrated but Not Referenced in Figure 8 2 1 Figure Title Figure Number Rear Compartment Components Rear Door Components Sample Access and Reservoirs Module Components Covers and Doors on the GENeS SM SlideMaker Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker Chokes and Fittings Common Valves Figure 8 2 8 Figure 8 2 9 Figure 8 2 10 Figure 8 2 17 Figure 8 2 18 Figure 8 2 19 Figure 8 2 20 PN 4276985C 8 2 1 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 2 Basket Queue Module See Table 8 2 2 JD 6985033B 82 2 4276985 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 2 Basket Queue Module See Figure 8 2 2 Item Part Number Description 1 6232695 Fitting choke pneumatic black 0 010 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 2 6232889 Cylinder air 1 63 stroke 5 8 bore 3 3505056 Motor stepper 9 6 Vdc 0 1 degree step 111 oz in 4 6706669 PCB Basket Index 5 2527696 Belt
9. Glass slide p 7334050A 5 Check the wick position Insert a filled slide cassette into the Cassette Input Queue module Select START WICK SEQUENCE A slide is ejected picked up by the smear truck and moved over the slide on the shuttle Select DEFINE WICK OFFSET to save the wick offset value The slide pusher bars push the slide from the shuttle to the dryer and the smear truck places the glass slide on the shuttle Verify that the right edge of the slide is centered on the shuttle support wall as shown in Figure 4 4 2 If the slide is positioned correctly no adjustment is needed Go to Verification If the slide is not positioned correctly adjust the smear truck Go to step 6 Figure 4 4 2 Defining the Wick Position Lem Right edge Right edge Right edge of slide of slide of slide 7334172A 6 Reset the wick position a Select START WICK SEQUENCE Using the MOVE RIGHT option and the appropriate MOVE SPEED SLOW MEDIUM or FAST move the smear truck in the correct direction to center the right edge of the slide on the shuttle support wall Select DEFINE WICK OFFSET and check the position of the slide on the shuttle support wall PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 d Repeat steps a through c until the right edge of the slide is centered on the shuttle
10. Connect cable SlideMaker Interface or LH Diluter 3 card 3 Connect Stat on cable to J19 r ar of panel 6985079C 8 If still connected remove the tubing from the top of MF13 9 Connect the tubing with the green striped tubing from MF6 port 1 in the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the top of MF13 See Figure 3 3 4 Figure 3 3 4 Connecting MF6 in the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to MF13 Sample Access and Reservoir IJ d ASF 2 Attach to Remove from MF13 6985077 10 Modify the aspiration path for the Sample Access and Reservoir module For GEN S Systems go to Modifying the Aspiration Path GEN S Systems e For LH 750 Systems go to Modifying the Aspiration Path LH 750 Systems PN 4276985C 3 3 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION Modifying the Aspiration Path GENeS Systems l Install VL25 on the interface bracket PN 4276985C a If the interface bracket in the Integration kit is preassembled with two fluid detectors BD3 and FD1 remove the fluid detectors from their mounts and set them aside for later in the procedure See Figure 3 3 5 If the Analytical Station has VL116 and its associated bracket installed remove and discard them Note In the original GEN S Systems VL116 was not installed or used until the Analytical Station was modified for the SlideMaker Now VL116 is mounted on a bracket and installed in t
11. 25 1 66 cm 38 1 cm 26 in 7334030A 15 in PN 42769856 3 1 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST Figure 3 1 2 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the LH SlideMaker 25 4 cm 10 1 38 cm 15 in 44 5 cm x 33 13 17 5 in 88 9 cm 35 in 25 cm 10 in 43 1 cm Ee em 17 in _ ss A 6 in g W 66cm 38 1 cm 26 in 55 9 15 in 22 in Electrical Requirements v outlet is within 1 2 m 4 ft of the area designated for the SlideMaker System Requirements GENeS System v The following components are installed in the GENeS System e Diluter Processor card PN 6705943 rev B e Diluter 2 card PN 6706632 rev A e Diluter SlideMaker Interface card PN 6706591 rev A e Diluter lower front cover with a cutout on the left for connecting the SlideMaker e GEN S System Analytical Station software rev 2 1 or higher GEN S System Workstation software rev 2C1 or higher Y One of the following universal pickup tubes is installed in the cleaning agent container Cleaning agent pickup tube PN 6706295 Cleaning agent pickup tube PN 6706296 Y Ifthe Analytical Station uses the diluent reservoir the following universal pickup tube is installed in the diluent container e Diluent pickup tube PN 6706295 LH 750 System All LH 750 Systems are LH SlideMaker compatible 31 2 4
12. 4 Carefully pull the printhead assembly toward you until the printhead cable connector is accessible Refer to Figure 4 12 1 Disconnect the printhead cable and remove the printhead assembly from the instrument Remove any stuck labels from the printer drive roller Figure 4 12 1 Clean the printer drive roller and the printhead Figure 4 12 2 with a cotton swab moistened with isopropyl alcohol or an alcohol pad ensuring all residual adhesive is removed Figure 4 12 2 Printhead and Printhead Flag Location Printhead flag Printhead 7334144B 8 Reinstall the printhead ensuring the printhead flag Figure 4 12 2 is positioned above the printhead microswitch arm Figure 4 12 3 and the ribbon is positioned correctly Figure 4 12 3 Printhead Microswitch Arm Location a o e e e mes e e 9 e T e o o o 5 Q e e o 73341454 Printhead microswitch arm PN 42769856 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 9 Reinstall the elbow fitting on CL4 10 Plug in the main power cable and turn on the SlideMaker 11 Go to Verification Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the Label Printer module is working correctly and the print quality of the labels is acceptable PN 4276
13. SOL_OE Stepper Prn AE 12 CWAND PRN Interface L Servo MHz ENG SEL Enc Interface 80C 196KC Inter Processor Processor SO ATA g Communication ln Step Drivers S 4 5 IORST 6 ERE 5 5 00 V Ref STATA 0 2 2 Stat 5 FARDAL re B8 SEN 13 14 8 s 5 Sle F SYSCLK_A SYSCLKA gt 4 gt 25 23 l s 5 SM INT Z e CURS D A 0 7 mo 2 E 5 lt HOVReE 418 135 Cntlr g 2 s e 3 5 RESET Elz le Digital 5 aa Interface E 8 15 t D A 0 7 5 Reset lt x gt B Reset S PGA s SM MA3 85 CS_PGA Decoder 5 SEN 56 57 E 6S lt a SE gt fann s8 2 gt ES 5 d Enc 58 60 2 72 RAM A AA 124 14 128K 8 12 CSRAM_A EN NN deum ow S A22 A23 A A B 11 E gt amen Flash 5 A24 Su S A25 gt lt AP t vrp D dr e eg VPA A23W D S DUART SOL OR m us E D_INT2 Emp 5 8 RESET Workstation e e Ld S_A2A 3 6864 MHZ gt CSRTC o Bed DUART 2 2 RESET
14. 6985053C 3 4 4 PN 42769850 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 5 Connect the shield grounds for the dc power cable and IBUS cable to the screw on the cover plate at the rear of the Diluter and secure the cover plate to the rear corner of the Diluter as shown in Figure 3 4 6 GEN S System or Figure 3 4 7 LH 750 System Figure 3 4 6 Reinstalling the Shield Ground Wires and the Cover Plate on the GENeS System Diluter Cover plate SCrew Shield ground System interconnect 7334026A Figure 3 4 7 Reinstalling the Shield Ground Wires and the Cover Plate LH 750 System Diluter Cover plate screw Shield ground System interconnect 6985054B 3 4 5 PN 4276985 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Securing the SlideMaker to the Diluter GENeS System Only 1 Align the threaded standoffs on the SlideMakers guide interface bracket with the slots in the Diluter s housing interface bracket and move the SlideMaker until the standoffs slip through the slots and the two brackets are flush 2 Install the clamp interface bracket to secure the housing interface bracket to the guide interface bracket Removing the Quick Disconnect Shipping Bracket LH 750 System Only Note In the LH 750 System the SlideMaker is not physically connected to the Diluter and the quick disconnect QD8 is allowed to float freely The bracket for QD8 is
15. If you are referenced to another procedure for verification review that procedure also 5 When reinstalling modules mount the modules accurately to ensure the modules align with each other correctly 6 When you have finished servicing the SlideMaker always verify instrument performance by doing the System Verification Procedure as directed under Heading 5 1 Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker Front compartment See the procedures for Opening the Main Cover and Closing the Main Cover below Rear compartment and the rear door Unfasten the four captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Side compartments Open the main cover then firmly grasp the side door at the top and pull the door down PN 4276985 4 1 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Opening the Main Cover Figure 4 1 1 Opening GENeS SM SlideMaker Cover Opening the GENeS SM SlideMaker Cover 1 the cover has cover support latches as shown in Figure 4 1 1A a Using both hands raise the cover to release the lower latches WARNING Risk of personal injury Injury can result if the cover support latch is not engaged securely and the cover falls Ensure the support latch is engaged securely before releasing the cover b Pushthe cover all the way back and then pull it forward slightly until the cover support latch engages
16. SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 1 Summary 2 10 1 Description 2 10 1 Sensor Summary 2 10 3 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 1 Summary 2 11 1 Description 2 11 1 Basket Transport Interface Card 2 11 3 Function 2 11 3 Connectors and Test Points 2 11 3 Sensor Summary 2 11 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 1 1 3 1 3 2 3 4 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility 3 1 1 Electrical Requirements 3 1 2 System Requirements 3 1 2 GENeS System 3 1 2 LH 750 System 3 1 2 UPGRADING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 2 1 GEN S System 3 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 2 1 Procedure 3 2 1 LH 750 System 3 2 1 MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 3 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 3 1 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 1 Modifying the Aspiration Path GENeS Systems 3 3 5 Modifying the Aspiration Path LH 750 Systems 3 3 10 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 4 1 Unpacking and Positioning the SlideMaker 3 4 2 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C 2 CONTENTS Connecting the System Interconnect Cable 3 4 4 Securing the SlideMaker to the Diluter GEN S System Only 3 4 6 Removing the Quick Disconnect Shipping Bracket LH 750 System Only 3 4 6 Leveling the SlideMaker 3 4 6 Removing the Deactivator Clips 3 4 6 Removing Shipping Brackets from the Dispense Main Fluidics and Slide Ejector Modules 3 4 7 Installi
17. 2 If the cover has gas springs as shown in Figure 4 1 1B a Using both hands pull the bottom of the cover forward slighty to release the latches b Raise the cover completely The gas springs hold it in place Note To view the Keypad and Display module while the cover is open pull on the latching pins securing the bottom of NL the Keypad and Display module to the B Gas springs 69850468 cover and let the module swing down Figure 4 1 2 Opening LH SlideMaker Cover Opening the LH SlideMaker Cover 1 Using both hands pull the bottom of the cover forward slighty to release the latches See Figure 4 1 2 2 Raise the cover completely The gas springs hold it in place Note To view the Keypad and Display module while the cover is open pull on the latching pins securing the bottom of the Keypad and Display module to the cover and let the module swing down 6985067B 4 1 2 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C Closing the Main Cover Figure 4 1 3 Closing GENeS SM SlideMaker Cover with Cover Support Latches 6985044A Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Closing the GENeS SM SlideMaker Cover with Cover Support Latches 1 Move the cover back slightly See Figure 4 1 3 WARNING Risk of personal injury Injury can result if the cover falls while you are disengaging the cover support latch Be sure to steady the cover with
18. 5 Ensure no tubing is trapped under or around the Sample Access and Reservoir module then fasten the captive screws on the module 6 Fasten the captive screws on MF4 and MF13 ATTENTION Later in this procedure you will install a splash shield over the Sample Access and Reservoir module For that shield to fit correctly you must route the cables as described in step 7 below 7 Connect the Sample and Access and Reservoir module to SlideMaker Interface card cable a Connect the 10 pin ribbon cable the Sample Access and Reservoir module to SlideMaker Interface card cable connector P6 to JI MF6 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 3 3 3 b Route the ribbon cable to the left around MF4 between QD4 and the left body of the Diluter and through the slot at the left bottom of the Diluter c Connect the other end of the ribbon cable connector P17 to J17 on the SlideMaker Interface card See Figure 3 3 3 d Route the cable from SOL120 Figure 3 3 3 to the left around MF4 between QD4 and the left body of the Diluter and through the slot at the left bottom of the Diluter e Connect the cable from SOL120 to J19 on the SlideMaker Interface or LH Diluter 3 card See Figure 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION Figure 3 3 3 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to SlideMaker Interface Card Cables 2 Connect cable to J17 Sample Access and Reservoir module
19. 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 37 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7
20. J6 Main Distribution card J6 J23 Cassette transit sensor SEN30 J7 Shuttle vacuum solenoid 60144 J24 Upper cassette transfer solenoid SOL45 J8 Printhead release solenoid SOL46 J25 near needle in GEN S System Diluter J9 Encoder A sensor SEN58 Encoder B sensor SEN59 Encoder sensor SEN60 J26 FD2 in Sample Access and Reservoir module J10 Servo reverse limit sensor SEN1 J27 FD3 in Dispense module J11 Servo forward limit sensor SEN2 J28 FD4 in Sample Access and Reservoir module J12 Truck vacuum sensor SEN3 J13 Shuttle vacuum sensor SENA J30 FD6 in Dispense module J14 Print position sensor SENS J29 FD5 in Dispense module J31 FD7 in Sample Access and Reservoir module J15 Smear position sensor SEN6 J32 FD8 in Dispense module J16 Dispense position sensor SEN7 J33 Truck lift solenoid SOL56 J17 Cassette transfer home sensor SEN8 J34 Spare solenoid SOL57 PN 4276985C A 2 13 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Test Points Table A 2 14 Smear Transport Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name AGND Analog ground 5V Power supply voltage 15V Power supply voltage DGND _ Digital ground A 2 14 PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS System Control Card
21. Position the Label Printer module so that it is close enough for you to reconnect its power cable to the SlideMaker Figure 4 21 1 but it will not damage any SlideMaker components or fall over Unclamp the cable clamp holding the printer power cable to the frame of the SlideMaker WARNING Risk of personal injury Contacting exposed electronic components while the Label Printer module is uncovered and attached to power can cause electric shock Avoid handling the components inside the uncovered Label Printer module when the module is attached to power 6 10 Reconnect the printer power cable to the Label Printer module and power up the SlideMaker Manually advance the label roll until a label is blocking the top of form sensor Measure the voltage at T2 on the Printer Controller card See Figure 4 21 3 Connect the ground probe to TGND Verify the voltage at T2 is within the acceptable limits specified for T2 in Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings If it is not adjust R10 as necessary to obtain this value Measure the voltage at T1 on the Printer Controller card and verify the voltage is within the acceptable limit specified for T1 with a label blocking the sensor in Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings If it is not adjust R1 as necessary to obtain this value PN 4276985C PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 21 3 Label Printer Mod
22. g Connect the tubing extending from FD1 to the open vent port of the needle using 8 3 cm 3 25 in of yellow striped tubing as a protective sleeve to secure the tubing See Figure 3 3 18 Ensure that both the tubing and its sleeve are pushed onto the needle vent port Note The tubing sleeve ensures the correct distance is maintained between FD1 and the needle vent port and prevents the aspirator tubing from kinking on the needle vent port 2 Secure the cables of the fluid detectors to the interface bracket as shown in Figure 3 3 18 3 Route the cable for to the Diluter 2 card and connect the cable to JO Locate the end of the green black striped tubing from VL116 that you cut when removing SOL116 to make room for the Sample Access and Reservoir module 5 Attach the tubing from VL116 to the white female Luer fitting in the Integration Kit and connect the fitting to the male Luer fitting in the tubing from the Sample Access and Reservoir module MF6 SOL116 port 6 See Figure 3 3 19 Figure 3 3 18 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting A Route tubing amp from VL111 8 rot Sleeve Route tubing from BD3 through From a VL114 Needle vent fitting Attach 2 from FD1 6985043C PN 42769850 Figure 3 3 19 Connecting SOL116 to VL116 zx Interface bracket Da A lt BSV module Attach Luer f
23. 1 32 in Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 Note One millimeter is about the thickness of a glass slide If the distance between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is not correct adjust the position of the tilt lever driving nut a Loosen the setscrew for the tilt lever driving nut Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 b the nut until you achieve the correct distance c Tighten the setscrew Check the position of the smear truck and verify that it is fully horizontal If the smear truck is not fully horizontal adjust the tilt up and lift up setscrews Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 a Manually hold the smear truck in contact with the tilt up setscrew and adjust the tilt up setscrew until the smear truck is fully horizontal b Release the smear truck c instruments with the old smear truck configuration loosen the locking nut securing the lift up setscrew ATTENTION Over adjusting the lift up setscrew will lower the height of the smear truck d Adjust the lift up setscrew until the smear truck is fully horizontal and at its maximum height e Tighten the locking nut old smear truck configuration only f Check the position of the tilt lever within the tilt lever driving mechanism and verify the gap between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is about 1 mm 1 32 in Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 g Ifthe distance between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is not
24. 7 2 24 electronic hazards safety precautions 1 2 1 electronic power supply See power supply electronic power system component locations 2 2 3 function 2 1 1 2 2 1 hazard reduction 2 2 1 Main Distribution card 2 2 5 overview 2 2 1 power distribution block diagram 2 2 2 power failure condition 2 2 6 power input 2 2 2 power supply 2 2 3 power supply block diagram 2 2 1 INDEX 4 Power Supply Monitor card 2 2 4 system interconnection references 2 2 6 voltage tolerances A 1 2 encoder sensors configuration at shipment illustration 4 24 1 function A 4 6 locked and unlocked positions illustration 4 24 2 replacing 4 24 1 error messages icons when displayed 7 1 2 purpose 7 1 1 SlideMaker tables of 7 2 1 Workstation tables of 7 2 1 See also individual messages ERROR XY BAD CRC 7 4 1 F fan main location 2 2 3 FD1 function 2 5 14 location 3 3 9 3 3 11 See also fluid detectors FD2 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD3 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD4 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD5 function 2 5 14 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD6 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors FD7 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors PN 42769850 FD8 function 2 5 15 location 2 5 2 See also fluid detectors fluid detectors ca
25. 7 2 44 SlideMaker Truck Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Sensor 3 7 2 49 SlideMaker Vacuum Accumulator Full Of Liquid 7 2 33 ideMaker No Empty Basket Available 7 2 5 ideMaker No Slide Detected on Platen 7 2 18 ideMaker Slide Not Placed in Basket 7 2 8 ideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts Not Possible 7 2 5 SlideStainer service manual part number 1 1 1 Smear module alignment considerations 2 7 7 components illustration 2 7 2 function 2 1 2 2 7 4 smear position definition 2 7 1 nominal setting A 1 2 setting 4 3 1 smear processing system function 2 1 1 See also Basket Queue module Cassette Transport module Dryer module Label Printer module Slide and Smear module and Slide Elevator module Sl Sl Sl Sl Sl Sl Sl Sl Sl Sl INDEX 14 smear quality affected by volume of blood drop 4 7 1 conditions affecting 7 3 1 smear truck adjustments illustration new configuration 4 18 2 4 18 5 adjustments illustration old configuration 4 18 2 4 18 5 alignment check and adjustments procedure 4 18 1 cleaning the guide rods 4 19 1 components new configuration illustration 2 7 6 components old configuration illustration 2 7 5 defining the pick position illustration 4 4 2 defining the wick position illustration 4 4 2 function 2 7 4 location general 2 7 2 moving manually procedure 4 18 1 positions 2 7 6 replacing the O ring 4 20 1 service testing and adjusting options 4 2 5 setting t
26. A 5 2 A 5 2 PN 4276985C VENT LINE SENSING VLS 1 5 FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Function On GEN S or LH 750 Systems with a SlideMaker needle vent line for the Analytical Station is also the aspiration line for the SlideMaker The vent line sensing VLS function is used when the Analytical Station is operating in the Automatic mode to confirm the needle vent aspiration line is rinsed and dried correctly at the end of each cycle Note The VLS function is only available on GEN S and LH 750 Systems with a SlideMaker attached It is enabled by setting the DILUTER PROCESSOR card or DILUTER CPU card switch SW1 position 7 to ON Once it is enabled it is used whether the SlideMaker is on or off It is used for all Test modes CBC DIFF RETIC CBC DIFE CBC ONLY CBC RETIC and RETIC ONLY but only in the Automatic aspiration mode Blood detector BD3 is the detector used for the VLS function BD3 is located on the interface bracket installed on the BSV module For location refer to Figure 3 3 8 VLS Diluent Error During the vent line backwashing process controlled by SL1 in the Analytical Station BD3 is used to detect the presence of diluent If diluent is not detected a VLS Diluent error is generated and the Automatic mode is disabled because insufficient rinsing of the vent line can lead to carryover problems A VLS Diluent error indicates a problem in the vent line backwashing process that requires furth
27. After the slide cassette is lowered SOL 47 is energized to extend CL5 CL5 operates two lockdown arms that lock the front of the slide cassette in position for slide ejection The cassette locked sensor SEN21 senses when the slide cassette is locked down Slide Ejector Module The Slide Ejector module removes the slides from the slide cassette for processing Refer to Figures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 old configuration or Figures 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 new configuration to locate the components in the Slide Ejector module When the slide cassette is locked into position for ejecting a slide if the slide pickup bridge is empty 1 The slide pusher stepper motor M6 retracts slide pusher As the slide pusher retracts from under the slide cassette the bottom slide in the cassette drops into position for ejection When the slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 senses the slide pusher is fully retracted the slide pusher mechanism stops SOL49 is energized extending the register X cylinder CL11 CL11 pushes the register X arm down to make room for the next slide The register X cleared sensor SEN17 senses when the register X arm is down out of the way M6 extends the slide pusher pushing the bottom slide in the slide cassette forward onto the slide pickup bridge When the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 senses the slide pusher is fully extended the slide pusher mechanism stops Note A slide on the slide pickup bridge deactivates th
28. Basket Queue module checks and adjustments 4 25 1 components illustration 2 11 2 description 2 11 1 function 2 1 2 2 11 1 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 3 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 2 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 3 securing screws location 4 1 4 sensor summary 2 11 3 Basket Transport Interface card component locations illustration A 2 1 connectors table of A 2 1 function 2 11 3 location 2 11 2 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 1 BD3 error conditions 2 5 15 function 2 5 15 location 3 3 9 3 3 11 Belt Profile Sensor card replacement 4 8 1 biological hazards safety precautions 1 2 1 block diagrams electronic power distribution 2 2 2 electronic power supply overview 2 2 1 processor A 2 4 3 processor B 2 4 4 system control 2 4 1 blood detectors BD3 See BD3 See also fluid detectors BUSY 7 2 2 C calibration procedures See procedures CASSETTE CYLINDER SENSORS 7 2 9 CASSETTE EXTEND TIMEOUT 7 2 9 CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR 7 2 9 CASSETTE LOCKED SENSOR 21 7 2 9 CASSETTE NO CASSETTE 7 2 10 CASSETTE NOT LOCKED SENSOR 22 7 2 10 CASSETTE OUTPUT QUEUE FULL 7 2 10 CASSETTE RETRACT TIMEOUT 7 2 11 CASSETTE TRANSFER TIMEOUT 7 2 11 Cassette Empty Sensor card function A 4 3 INDEX 1 INDEX replacement 4 8 1 Cassette Input Queue module components illustration of left rear view 2 6 2 2 6 3 components illustration of right front v
29. Figure A 2 7 System Control Card Components TP45 CR10 e CR13 CR14 CR15 RESET S1 J4 43 _ Processor B Processor B TP65 J2 J1 7334084A Connectors Table A 2 15 System Control Card Connectors J No Connects to J Connects to J1 Main Distribution card P1 J5 Smear Transport Interface card J5 fluid detector signals J2 Main Distribution card P2 J6 Servo motor M7 J3 LCD J7 Not connected Used with jumpers for normal operation J4 Keypad Jumpers On J7 jumper 2 4 and 7 8 for normal operation On El through jumper E3 E5 and 4 for normal operation EI E3 and E2 E4 to download software using the laptop computer PN 4276985C A 2 15 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS LEDs Table A 2 16 System Control Card LEDs LED No LED Name In the Boot mode all LEDs are lit and then In the Normal mode Processor A Checks CR10 STATA2 Goes out when the DUART port check passes Not lit CR11 STATA1 Goes out when the RAM test passes Not lit or lit T CR12 STATAO Goes out when the CPU A register test passes Blinks indicating Processor is being checked for pneumatic and power supply readings Processor B Checks CR13 STATB2 Not used Goes out after the RAM and CPU B Not lit register tests pass CR14 STATB1 Goes out when the RAM test passes Bl
30. No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the clearance position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck Not EN is OFF is ON red 2 Any sample in a reservoir is smear truck ended ata position greater than 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_SERVO_CLEARANCE_POSITION_ At Clearance Position yellow light light discarded 0 050 in of the desired position 2 Open the cover NOT_FOUND_ERROR 3 Completed smears are dried and The first time this occurs the smear truck 51 deposited in a slide basket tries again If it fails on the second attempt WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops all this error is generated contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with mechanical activity Cause unknown care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulte
31. Normally OPEN contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground Pulsed Infrared Reflective Sensors Pulsed infrared reflective sensors are used to detect glass surfaces where high sensitivity and or immunity to ambient light is required The voltage and current requirements for the Coulter assembled pulsed infrared reflective sensors are LED supplied by 5 V cathode to sensor IC Sensor IC supplied by 5 V output supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V IC common to ground Reflective Infrared Sensors Reflective infrared sensors are used to detect a reflective surface on objects moved within the SlideMaker The voltage and current requirements for the reflective infrared sensors are CC standard arrowhead 0 38 cm 0 15 in target reflective sensors LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 39 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 45 V CC standard sidelooker 0 38 cm 0 15 in target reflective sensors gt LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 39 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 5 V Temperature Sensor A temperature sensor is used to measure the air temperature in the slide path in the Dryer module The voltage and current requirements for the temperature sensor are The Temperature Sensor Integra
32. PRINTER TEMPERATURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Elevated printhead temperature Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Label EN light 2 lfasample s label is not printed the Service Only Continuous operation may 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM PRINTHEAD TEMP EXGEEDED Printer Temperature If AutoStop is ON red light sample is not used elevate the printhead temperature 2 Turn the SlideMaker off wait approximately 30 minutes then turn the SlideMaker 35 Exceeded 3 Completed smears are dried and on deposited in a slide basket 3 If the message persists 4 The SlideMaker stops all a Turn off the SlideMaker HUSET SOLER b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PRINTER TOP OF FORM GENeS SM Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated 1 Top of form is not within allowable Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker only Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM PRINTER TOP OF FORM ERROR 36 SlideMaker Label Printer Top Of Form Not Detected If AutoStop is OFF yellow A ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not processed
33. REG_CV PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL LEDs The LEDs for the System Control card are shown in Figure A 2 7 and described in Table A 2 16 Jumpers The control for processor B whose flash chip only contains screen information comes from the flash chip for processor A Two jumpers on the System Control card enable this communication from processor A to processor B The jumper locations are shown in Figure A 2 7 For normal operation set the jumpers as described for System Control card Jumpers under Heading A 2 Connectors All power and most signals to the System Control card are transferred to and from the System Control card from the Main Distribution card through the two board to board connectors P1 J1 and P2 J2 The exceptions to this are the servo motor and the fluid detector signals The servo motor is connected directly to the System Control card to avoid the generation of additional system noise from the high switched currents required by the motor The signals from the eight fluid detectors pass through the Smear Transport Interface card without modification and are routed to the System Control card on a dedicated cable Separating the fluid data signals from all other signals enables high quality signal transfer with minimum noise pickup A ground strap from the Display module is attached to the conductive inner surface of the main SlideMaker cover to provide EMI and RFI sh
34. S A 6806156 8 2 11 11 Power supply 4004091 8 2 9 18 Printer assembly 7000707 8 2 16 1 Printhead thermal transfer 2016912 82 16 Z Probe dispense 1022962 8 2 14 14 Pulley wheel right CP 1023941 8 2 6 10 Pump pinch S A 6805571 8 2 5 7 8 1 10 PN 4276985C Table 8 1 8 Master Parts List R and S PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Description Part Number Figure Item Regulator and flow meter pressure 1 10 psi miniature 6232847 8 2 8 22 Regulator and flow meter vacuum 7 in Hg 6232628 8 2 7 13 Regulator vacuum 0 25 in Hg S A 6232840 8 2 7 12 Reservoir rod S A 6806096 8 2 10 15 Rinse block dispense self aligning S A 6805063 8 2 14 13 Screw machine metric M3 x 5 mm hsc head hex 2852361 8 2 3 25 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 50 self locking 2852343 8 2 11 10 Screw setscrew 6 32 x 0 125 2807004 8 2 12 113 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 38 self locking lift up setscrew 2852395 8 2 15 16 Screw shoulder 4 40 x 0 28 0 125 2851227 8 2 11 8 Screw shoulder 4 40 0 125 diameter tilt lever screw 1024366 8 2 15 18 Screw thumbscrew 6 32 knurled shoulder for securing splash shields 2815022 Sensor encoder optical three channel 4837095 8 2 14 2 Shuttle S A 1024338 8 2 12 23 Software Printer EPROM version 2 8 2016819 Spring compression 0 300 o d x 2 50 x 0 22 w for smear truck 2527784 8 2 15 2 Spring compression LH SlideMaker main cover 2515038 Spring extension 2527787 8 2 11 9 Sprin
35. S2 on the front of the SlideMaker to turn the power off and on Leaving the power on off switch 52 on and using the main power switch 51 on the rear of the SlideMaker to turn the power off and on e Pressing the RESET button on the System Control card Pressing the reset button on the front of the SlideMaker either clears pending errors following operator intervention or initiates a complete reset depending on the state of the SlideMaker when the button is pressed Boot Mode Resetting the SlideMaker initializes the hardware setting it to a default state checks the memory paths and allows processor A and processor B to execute the program from the boot block of memory about 8 KB of noneraseable flash memory in the flash memory chips EPROMs U45 and U72 The primary purpose of this condition known as the Boot mode is to allow processor A and processor B to transfer the boot handler software from flash memory to RAM memory After transferring the boot handler software the SlideMaker returns to the Normal mode Normal Mode In the Normal mode the SlideMaker uses the boot handler software to 1 Transfer part of the remaining 128 of code operating software from processor A s flash memory chip through processor A and processor B to the RAM memory chip for processor B Note The operating software for processor B is stored on the flash memory chip for processor A The flash me
36. Tools Supplies Needed 4 11 1 Procedure 4 11 1 Verification 4 11 2 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 1 Purpose 4 12 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 12 1 Procedure 4 12 1 Verification 4 12 3 EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 1 Purpose 4 13 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 13 1 Procedure 4 13 1 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 4 4 14 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT 4 14 1 Purpose 4 14 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 14 1 Procedure 4 14 1 Verification 4 14 2 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 4 15 1 Purpose 4 15 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 15 2 Slide Pusher Adjustment 4 15 2 Slide Ejector Alignment 4 15 3 Verification 4 15 6 4 16 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 1 Purpose 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars Adjustment 4 16 1 Shuttle Brush Adjustment 4 16 2 Verification 4 16 3 4 17 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 17 1 Purpose 4 17 1 Procedure 4 17 1 Verification 4 17 2 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 1 Purpose 4 18 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 18 1 Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments 4 18 2 Verification 4 18 5 Smear Edge Adjustment 4 18 6 4 19 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 1 Purpose 4 19 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 19 1 Procedure 4 19 1 4 20 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT 4 20 1 Purpose 4 20 1 Smear Truck O Ring Installation 4 20 1 Shuttle O Ring Installation 4 20 2 Verification 4 20 2 4 21 TOP OF FORM
37. Underwriters Laboratory V V volts Vac volts alternating current vac vacuum VC vacuum chamber VCC logic voltage Vdc volts direct current ABBREVIATIONS 3 ABBREVIATIONS VL valve VPP programming voltage W W watt wide w with X xfer transfer crossover 4 ABBREVIATIONS PN 4276985C Numerics 5 psi manifold MF8 function 2 3 3 location 2 3 1 5 psi regulator REGI function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 function 2 3 4 location 2 3 3 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI function 2 3 4 location 2 3 3 30 psi enable valve SOL65 function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 30 psi manifold MF7 function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 30 psi supply checking 4 27 1 A abbreviations used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 acronyms used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 adjustment procedures See procedures alignment procedures See procedures AMC card switch position for SlideMaker 3 5 1 Analytical Station modifying for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 5 1 Analytical Stations service manual part number 1 1 1 attention definition 1 1 3 AUTO SLIDE 7 2 2 BASKET ALL BASKETS FULL 7 2 5 BASKET CORNERS FULL 7 2 5 7 2 6 BASKET MOVE POSITION 7 2 7 BASKET MOVE TIMEOUT 7 2 6 BASKET SLIDE NOT PLACED IN BASKET 7 2 8 Basket Corner Sensor card replacement 4 8 1 Basket Index card See SEN37 basket index sensor See SEN37 PN 4276985C INDEX m
38. 1 numbering format 1 1 3 organization 1 1 2 scope 1 1 1 special headings 1 1 3 manually activated switch sensors function A 4 8 PN 4276985C voltage and current requirements A 4 8 manuals customer part numbers 1 1 1 manuals service Analytical Stations part number 1 1 1 electronic version part number 1 1 1 Slide Staining Modules part number 1 1 1 Workstation Configuration part number 1 1 1 messages error See error messages MF7 See 30 psi manifold MF7 MF8 See 5 psi manifold MF8 microscopic slide See slide modes Boot function 2 4 6 Normal function during reset 2 4 6 modules Basket Queue See Basket Queue module Cassette Input Queue See Cassette Input Queue module Cassette Output Queue See Cassette Output Queue module Cassette Transport See Cassette Transport module Cassette Input Queue module Cassette Output Queue module and Slide Ejector module Dispense See Dispense module Dryer See Dryer module Keypad and Display See Keypad and Display module Label Printer See Label Printer module Main Fluidics See Main Fluidics module Sample Access and Reservoir See Sample Access and Reservoir module Slide and Smear See Slide and Smear module Slide Transport module and Smear module Slide Ejector See Slide Ejector module Slide Elevator See Slide Elevator module Slide Transport See Slide Transport module Smear See Smear module NOT READY 7 2 3 note definition 1 1 3 0 Operator Performe
39. 1 1 About the Tables in Heading 7 2 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages 7 1 1 Icons and Traffic Lights Displayed on the Workstation with System Messages 7 1 2 7 2 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages 7 2 1 73 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Blood Smear Quality Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting Smear Module Alignment Problems 7 3 1 Troubleshooting the Servo System 7 3 1 74 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS 7 4 1 PARTS LISTS 8 1 1 8 1 MASTER PARTS LIST 8 1 1 8 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 8 2 1 xiii CONTENTS A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A 1 1 A l 2 xiv TOLERANCES AND LIMITS A 1 1 Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications A 1 1 Label Printer Module Adjustments A 1 1 Printer Height above the Slide Specification A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances 1 1 Shuttle Position Settings A 1 1 Dispense Position Specifications A 1 1 Shuttle Offset Settings A 1 2 Smear Module Input Tolerances A 1 2 Voltage Inputs A 1 2 Unregulated Vacuum Input A 1 2 Tubing Length Specifications A 1 2 Voltage Tolerances A 1 2 Ac Input Line Voltages A 1 2 Power Supply A 1 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card A 2 1 Connectors A 2 1 Test Points A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card A 2 2 Connectors A 2 2 Test Points A 2 2 Main Distribution Card A 2 3 Connectors A 2 3 Test Points A 2 4
40. 2 48 Register Z Rel Solenoid See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL3 See Figure 2 6 2 Aligns the ejected slide along the Z axis the axis from the front to the back of the SlideMaker 49 Register X Rel Solenoid See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL11 See Figure 2 6 2 Aligns the ejected slide along the X axis the axis from the left to the right of the SlideMaker 50 Input Cassette Transfer See Figure 2 6 1 or CL6 See Figure 2 6 2 Advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette Input Queue module to the slide ejector station Figure 2 6 3 51 N A spare Unassigned N A 52 See SOL119 See SOL119 See SOL119 53 Output Cassette Transfer CL7 Advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette See Figure 2 6 6 See Figure 2 6 6 Output Queue module to the operator retrieval position 54 spare Unassigned N A 55 Cass Lift Solenoid See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 CL14 See Figure 2 6 1 Lifts the slide cassette from the ejection position for transfer to the Cassette Output Queue 56 Truck Lift Release See Figure 2 7 1 CL12 See Figure 2 7 6 When de energized holds the smear truck in the raised horizontal position when energized releases the truck lift tilting the smear truck Note Works in conjunction with SOL61 A 3 4 PN 4276985C Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name Components Activated QUICK REFERENC
41. 2 7 1 Interface 59 Encoder B Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 20 See Figure 2 7 1 Interface 60 Encoder Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 21 See Figure 2 7 1 Interface PN 4276985C 2 1 9 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 10 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Label Printer module The Label Printer module is a dedicated label printer that prints labels and applies the labels to the slides For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Label Printer module is mounted by screws to the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Label Printer module is supplied by an outside manufacturer as a complete assembly See Figure 2 8 1 The Power Supply Monitor card supplies power directly to the Label Printer module A ground strap connecting the Label Printer module chassis and a nearby chassis ground stud provide EMI and RFI shielding as
42. 24 3 Locked and Unlocked Positions of the Encoder Locked Unlocked 6985007A 4 Insert the Allen wrench into encoders access hole for the collar setscrew and loosen the setscrew CAUTION The encoder base is a factory set component and cannot be replaced in the field When replacing the encoder only remove and replace the encoder body DO NOT under any circumstances remove the encoder base from the frame of the Slide and Smear module 5 Carefully pry the encoder body from the encoder base 6 Disconnect the cable from the rear of the encoder PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT Installation 1 O NOM If an encoder base was shipped with the new encoder remove the base from the body and discard the base If you removed the Allen wrench from the new encoder reinstall it Insert the Allen wrench through the new encoders access hole for the collar setscrew and ensure it engages with the setscrew Holding the Allen wrench in place carefully install the encoder body onto the encoder base Ensure the mark on the lead screw is still aligned with the etched line on the lead screw mounting frame Tighten the collar setscrew securing the encoder to the lead screw Remove the Allen wrench from the encoder Turn the encoder to the locked position Refer to Figure 4 24 3 Connect the cable to the rear of the encoder Reinstall the Slide Ejector module and the Label Printer modul
43. 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity distance Most likely caused by labels jammed in the top of form sensor Three consecutive labels not found during initialization of the Printer 3 Printer motor failure ro 1 2 3 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Open the cover Check the top of form sensor and remove any labels stuck on the sensor Close the cover acknowledge the error at the Workstation to initialize the printer and continue operation of the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 39 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 12 Reagent Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action REAGENT REAGENT TANK NOT FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow If this error appears when the reagent After trying to fill the reagent tank for 15 Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Reagent E light tank is pulling diluent
44. 3 Completed smears are dried and c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 5 No if SlideMaker Log For the first two failures The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD5 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Warning sjidemaker Fluid E during blood flow yellow if three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_FLUID_DETECTORS_FAULT_ERRO Yes if Detector 5 Failure light during aspiration or if this failure Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 91 error aa d row occurs during backwash 2 If the message persists Niere or tne 1 No new samples are aspirated a Turn off the SlideMaker backwash red light ae NOME ay made On OG aries b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation samples in a reservoir Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 3 Completed smears are dried and c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 6 No if SlideMaker Log For the first two failures The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD6 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description
45. 3 2 in the Main Fluidics module High vacuum pulls diluent into the reagent tank for the Startup cycle and normal operations and pulls cleaning agent into the reagent tank for the Shutdown cycle During the SlideMaker cycles 30 psi dispenses reagent from the reagent tank to backwash the aspiration lines and the inside of the dispense probe and to rinse the outside of the dispense probe The reagent tank contains a float sensor for monitoring the level of reagent When the diluent level in the reagent tank is low SOL28 is energized activating VL28A to supply vacuum for refilling the tank and VL28B to route diluent to the reagent tank If the reagent full sensor SEN47 continues to indicate the reagent tank is not full for a given length of time the System Control card generates an error message For the Shutdown cycle SOL29 is energized activating VL29 to switch the reagent source for the reagent tank from diluent to cleaning agent and SOL28 is energized to supply vacuum for filling the reagent tank If the reagent full sensor SEN47 indicates the reagent tank is not full of cleaning agent for a given length of time the System Control card generates an error message To decontaminate the SlideMaker a bleach solution is connected to the disinfect port at the rear of the SlideMaker In the Decontamination cycle SOL30 is energized activating VL30 to switch the reagent source for the reagent tank from cleaning agent to bleach solution and
46. 30PSI represents 35 psi analog in out 5 Scaled 15 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 15VSCALED 15 0 Vdc analog output 6 Unregulated vacuum proportional voltage HIGH_VAC 5 0 Vdc represents 32 0 Hg analog in out 7 Scaled 15 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 15VSCALED 15 0 Vdc analog output 8 6 5 in vacuum proportional voltage 5 LOW_VAC1 represents 8 0 Hg analog in out 9 Buffered 2 5 V reference 2 5VSCALED 10 17 5 vacuum proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc LOW_VAC2 represents 20 0 Hg analog in out 11 Ac line fail logic LOW power failed POWER_FAIL digital output 12 Reset due to 5 V fail RESET_IN 13 Printer clock PRN_CLK 14 Label direction PRN_CW 15 Control to disable 24 V supply 24VSW_DIS 16 Alarm control ALARM 17 Control for future EVR REG_CV 18 Control to enable pneumatic pressure PRES_EN 19 Analog channel input 18 SPARE 2 20 Control to enable vacuum supply VAC_EN 21 15 V supply monitor 15V OK 22 Dc outputs disable logic LOW disables dc INHIBIT_PWR outputs digital input 23 15 V supply monitor 15V OK 24 NOT USED Analog channel input 16 ACH_B16 25 24 V supply monitor 24V 26 Analog channel input 17 SPARE 1 A 2 8 PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors Continued CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS
47. 4 2 1 CAUTION Risk of damage to driver circuitry Connecting or disconnecting a solenoid while the power is ON can damage the driver circuitry Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting a solenoid If you need to disconnect the solenoid to check it further or to replace it always power down the SlideMaker first Note Early SlideMakers have black bodied solenoids which WILL damage the solenoid drivers on the System Control card if they are disconnected with the SlideMaker power on Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference Components Function Res1 1st Tee Isol See Figure 2 5 2 VL1 See Figure 2 5 1 Closes line on first T fitting in RES1 FT4 port 1 2 Res2 1st Tee 1501 VL2 Closes line on first T fitting in RES2 FT3 port 1 See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 3 Resi 1501 VL3A Closes blood transport line to isolate sample in See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 REST VL3B See Figure 2 5 2 4 Res2 1501 VL4A Closes blood transport line to isolate sample in See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 RES2 VL4B See Figure 2 5 2 5 Bwsh 1 VL5 Provides pressurized 30 psi diluent to rinse the See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 1 aspiration and reservoir lines 6 Res1 2nd Tee Isol VL6 Closes line on second T fitting in RES1 FT8 See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 port 1 7 Res2 2nd Tee Isol VL7 Closes line on second
48. 4 22 2 SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 23 1 Purpose 4 23 1 SEN46 Alignment 4 23 1 Procedure 4 23 1 Verification 4 23 2 SEN46 Flag Replacement 4 23 2 Tools Supplies Needed 4 23 2 Removal 4 23 2 Installation 4 23 3 Verification 4 23 3 ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 1 Purpose 4 24 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 24 1 Preliminary Checks 4 24 1 Removal 4 24 1 Installation 4 24 3 Verification 4 24 3 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 1 Purpose 4 25 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 25 1 Preliminary Checks 4 25 1 Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures 4 25 2 Preliminary 4 25 2 Rear Belt 4 25 2 Front Belt 4 25 4 Belt Tension 4 25 5 Verification 4 25 5 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C CONTENTS 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 26 1 Purpose 4 26 1 Removal 4 26 1 Installation 4 26 1 Verification 4 26 2 4 27 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT 4 27 1 Purpose 4 27 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 27 1 Procedure 4 27 1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 1 1 5 1 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 5 1 1 Purpose 5 1 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 1 1 Procedure 5 1 1 5 2 SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 5 2 1 Purpose 5 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 2 1 Preliminary Checks 5 2 1 Dry Cycle Checks 5 2 3 Blood Cycle Checks 5 2 4 SCHEMATICS 6 1 1 6 1 SCHEMATICS REQUIRED 6 1 1 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 1 7 1 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7
49. 71 deposited in a slide basket sensor is blocked sfide Maker ee b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation The most likely condition is that when the Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List is printer position or Call your Beckman Coulter Representative dispense position the shuttle belt swings through the smear position sensor SHUTTLE VACUUM SENSOR 4 Yes 1 No new samples are aspirated Failure to detect vacuum when passing aslide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_SHUTTLE_BED_VACUUM_ FAILURE_ SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow SlideMaker Shuttle EN light Bed Vacuum Failure If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not processed from the smear truck to the shuttle could indicate 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover ERROR Sensor 4 3 Completed smears are dried and An improperly placed slide or debris on 72 deposited in a slide basket the shuttle prevents the necessary seal WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops The shuttle vacuum sensor SEM is contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with defective care and avoid skin conta
50. 8 2 17 Covers and Doors on the GENeS SM SlideMaker Table 8 2 17 6985061B Table 8 2 17 Covers and Doors on the GENeS SM SlideMaker See Figure 8 2 17 Item Part Number Description 1 6805795 Cover top rear panel electronics S A GEN S SM SlideMaker 2 6806071 Cover unicover molded S A GENeS SM SlideMaker 3 6806043 Cover basket S A for a GEN S SM SlideMaker without a SlideStainer 6806847 Cover basket S A for a GEN S SM SlideMaker with a SlideStainer 4 6805776 Cover SlideStainer interface GEN S SM SlideMaker 5 6805796 Door left side panel S A GENeS SM SlideMaker 6 6805797 Door right side panel S A GEN S SM SlideMaker 8 2 28 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 18 Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker See Table 8 2 18 6985062B Table 8 2 18 Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker See Figure 8 2 18 Item Part Number Description 1 6807063 Cover top panel LH SlideMaker 2 6807061 Cover cassette access door LH SlideMaker 3 6807058 Cover main LH SlideMaker 4 6807062 Cover basket queue door LH SlideMaker 5 6807267 Cover SlideStainer interface LH SlideMaker 6 6807059 Door left side cover LH SlideMaker 7 6807060 Door right side rear cover LH SlideMaker 8 6807272 Cover right side service access LH SlideMaker PN 4276985 8 2 29 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 19 Chokes and Fittings See Table 8 2 19 1
51. Analytical Station is idle To prevent pneumatic power surges to the Analytical Station you should only power down the SlideMaker when the Analytical Station is idle The Power Supply Monitor card contains the drivers for the pneumatic enable valves To energize the pneumatic enable valves the System Control card places the PRES_EN and VAC_EN signals to the Power Supply Monitor card to a logic LOW level Initially full power is applied to the pneumatic enable valves then about 100 milliseconds later the power is reduced to a nominal 70 Note The driver numbers for SOL65 and SOL66 are 79 and 80 respectively If a pneumatic leak develops in the SlideMaker you can use the Solenoid Test screen MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS SOLENOID TEST to remove power from the pneumatic enable valves allowing the Analytical Station to continue processing Pressure Regulation and Distribution The SlideMaker uses two pressures in its system 30 psi and 5 psi An adjustable regulator REGI Figure 2 3 1 regulates the 30 psi to 5 psi Two pressure distribution manifolds MF7 and MF8 Figure 2 3 1 route the 30 psi and 5 psi via fluidic quick disconnects to the SlideMaker modules 30 Psi The 30 psi is routed from the 30 psi enable valve SOL65 to e Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card for monitoring e 30 psi distribution manifold for distribution to the gt 5 psi regulator REGI gt Fluidics module Cassette Inpu
52. CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure the smear truck picks up the slide 4 22 2 PN 4276985C 4 23 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT Purpose This section contains two procedures Use the SEN46 Alignment procedure whenever you have gt Replaced SEN46 or its flag gt Adjusted the Slide Elevator module Use the SEN46 Flag Replacement procedure to replace a broken flag SEN46 Alignment Procedure 1 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL60 to close the gripper on the platen Select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt SENSOR STATUS Verify SEN46 is inactive If the sensor is active the flag is out of the sensor and the sensor needs to be adjusted Go to step 9 Carefully place a glass slide on the platen ensuring the gripper secures the slide Verify SEN46 is active If the sensor is inactive the flag is still in the sensor and the sensor needs to be adjusted Go to step 9 7 Select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST and energize SOL60 to open the gripper 8 Select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt SENSOR STATUS and verify SEN46 is still active If it is SEN46 does not require adjustment 9 To adjust SEN46 a Rem
53. Dispense Probe and Priming the Dispense Line 2 5 6 Dispensing a Drop of Blood Sample onto the Slide 2 5 7 Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines 2 5 8 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 2 5 11 Dispense Module 2 5 11 Dispense Pump 2 5 12 Dispense Probe Mechanism 2 5 12 Rinse Block 2 5 13 Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards 2 5 13 Fluid Detectors 2 5 13 Function Summary 2 5 14 Error Conditions 2 5 15 Sensor Summary 2 5 16 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 1 Summary 2 6 1 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 2 Description 2 6 1 Preparing the Slide Cassettes for Processing 2 6 1 Cassette Input Queue Module 2 6 1 Slide Ejector Module 2 6 4 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 2 6 5 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 6 6 Slide Ejector Interface Card 2 6 7 Function 2 6 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 6 7 Sensors Summary 2 6 7 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 7 1 Summary 2 7 1 Description 2 7 1 Slide Transport Module 2 7 1 Function 2 7 1 Smear Module 2 7 4 Alignment 2 7 7 Voltage and High Vacuum Inputs 2 7 7 Smear Transport Interface Card 2 7 7 Function 2 7 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 7 8 Calibration of the Slide Positions in the Slide and Smear Module 2 7 8 Calibrating the Shuttle Positions 2 7 8 Calibrating the Smear Truck Positions 2 7 8 Sensor Summary 2 7 8 2 8 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 1 Summary 2 8 1 Descrip
54. Down Bracket and Card Guides 4 8 3 Aligning the Vertical Slide Sensor SEN41 4 11 1 Removing the Printhead Assembly 4 12 1 Printhead and Printhead Flag Location 4 12 2 Printhead Microswitch Arm Location 4 12 2 Removing the Dispense Probe 4 14 1 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the Y Dimension 4 15 1 Acceptable Blood Drop and Smear Placement 4 15 1 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module Old Configuration 4 15 2 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module New Configuration 4 15 2 Loosening the Slide Ejector Module 4 15 4 Slide Centered on Shuttle Correctly 4 15 6 Slide Pusher Bars and Shuttle Brush Adjustments 4 16 1 Slide Stripper Plate and Screws 4 17 2 Gear for Manually Moving the Smear Truck 4 18 1 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments Old Configuration 4 18 2 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C 4 18 3 4 18 4 4 18 5 4 18 6 4 20 1 4 21 1 4 21 2 4 21 3 4 22 1 4 23 1 4 24 1 4 24 2 4 24 3 4 25 1 4 25 2 4 25 3 4 26 1 4 27 1 5 1 1 5 1 2 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 8 2 10 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 8 2 14 8 2 15 8 2 16 8 2 17 8 2 18 8 2 19 8 2 20 A 2 1 A 2 2 A 2 3 A 2 4 A 2 5 A 2 6 A 2 7 A 5 1 CONTENTS Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments New Configuration 4 18 2 Truck Lift Sensor Locking Screws 4 18 5 Checking the Smears 4 18 6 Checking the Smear Edge Setscrew Setting 4 18 6 Tilt Loc
55. E light 2 Ifthe smear truck cannot pick mechanism that advances the empty cassette Remove all cassettes SM TIMEOUT CASSETTE TRANSFER Transfer To Output If AutoStop is ON red light slide to make a smear the sample is Loud opp cea Min the 2 Place a full cassette in input queue Es Queue Timeout ain d extend within the allowable time or the 3 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker and continue ote Unused samples are HR 60 discarded sensor did not detect its extension because 4 lfthe message persists 3 Completed smears are dried and The upper cassette transfer mechanism a Turn off the SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket is jammed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation 4 The SlideMaker stops The cylinder CL9 failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List e The cassette transit sensor SEN30 is c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative blocked or failed CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The cassette locked sensor SEN21 and Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Cassette E light 2 If the smear truck cannot pick up a Cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 indicate 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR
56. ERROR Lock Sensor Failure If AutoStop is ON red light slide to make a smear the sample is that the cassette is both locked and unlocked Turn off the SlideMaker 54 not used at the same time because f m TES SEN21 or SEN22 failed 3 Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Note Unused samples arg 4 Turn on the SlideMaker discarded following reset e SEN21 or SEN22 is blocked not a likely 5 the message persists 3 Completed smears are dried and cause ideMak deposited in a slide basket a Turn off the SlideMaker 4 The SlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative CASSETTE LOCKED SENSOR 21 Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated A timeout occurred in attempting to unlock Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_CASSETTE_LOCKED_ ERROR 56 SlideMaker Cassette Locked Sensor 21 If AutoStop is OFF yellow E ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Ifthe smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops the slide cassette at the slide ejection stati
57. FD ms jw Path Path closed 21 closed FG i i Loi 7334081A VL16 and VL17 route the atmospheric pressure and 6 5 in Hg respectively to the right side of the sample VL15 and VL14 route the atmospheric pressure and 6 5 in Hg respectively to the left side of the sample The duration of the mixing cycle depends on the duration of the Analytical Station s count cycle but at a minimum it is 2 2 seconds and at a maximum it is 15 0 seconds Note Only samples analyzed in the CBC ONLY or CBC DIFF test modes are held and mixed in the reservoir Samples analyzed in the CBC RETIC or CBC DIFF RETIC test modes are simply pulled through the reservoir and processed After completion of the mixing cycle the reservoir lines are left pinched to hold the blood sample in the reservoir while the other reservoir is rinsed and dried For details see Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines The blood sample is held in the reservoir for a minimum of 17 seconds and a maximum of 21 0 seconds depending on conditions in the Analytical Station The duration of this cycle could be extended if the Analytical Station performs two bar code reads Transferring the Blood Sample to the Dispense Probe and Priming the Dispense Line Before transferring the blood sample to the dispense probe the SlideMaker ensures the dispense probe is down in the rinse block and then uses 30 psi to dry the dispense line and probe The probe d
58. Heading 4 1 b Loosen the pusher bar height adjustment screws Refer to Figure 4 16 1 c Adjust the height of the pusher bar mechanism until the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle and the slide does not contact the conveyer belts d Tighten the screws e Reinstall the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules Re adjust the height of the shuttle brush Go to Shuttle Brush Adjustment and begin at step 5 Shuttle Brush Adjustment 1 4 16 2 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the smear truck See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Remove the slide from the shuttle Energize and de energize SOL41 to exercise the shuttle brush As the brush moves over the shuttle ensure the brush just touches the surface of the shuttle Ifthe shuttle brush is at the correct height no adjustment is needed Go to Verification Ifthe shuttle brush is not at the correct height adjust the height Go to step 6 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 CAUTION Removing the shuttle brush adjustment screws will release the two compression springs under the shuttle brush that maintain the adjustment setting If you remove the adjustment screws be careful not to l
59. Interaction 2 10 2 Basket Queue Module Components 2 11 2 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the GEN S SM SlideMaker 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the LH SlideMaker 3 1 2 Making Space for the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 2 Inserting and Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 3 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to SlideMaker Interface Card Cables 3 3 4 Connecting MF6 in the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to MF13 3 3 4 Interface Bracket with Fluid Detectors Removed 3 3 5 Locating VL25 3 3 5 Connecting Actuator Tubing to VL116 3 3 6 Installing the Interface Bracket 3 3 6 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting 3 3 7 Removing Tubing from Needle Vent to VC19 3 3 7 Connecting Pinch Tubing from VL25 to Y Fitting 3 3 8 Attaching Pinch Tubing to Y Fitting 3 3 8 Routing Pinch Tubing through VL116 to VC19 3 3 9 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting 3 3 9 Installing the Housing Interface Bracket 3 3 9 Removing Tubing from Y Fitting 3 3 10 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting 3 3 10 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting 3 3 11 Connecting SOL116 to VL116 3 3 11 Installing the Guide Interface Bracket on the GEN S SM SlideMaker 3 4 2 GENeS System Main Components Layout 3 4 3 LH 750 System Main Components Layout 3 4 3 Connecting the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface Card to GEN S SM SlideMaker Service Port 3 4 4 C
60. Label Printer A light 2 Ifasample s label is not printed the or handshake signals are absent for too long 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on EV_SM_NO_PRINTER_COMMUNICATION Communication If AutoStop is ON red light sample is not used 3 Ifthe message persists 08 Timeout 3 Completed smears are dried and a Turn off the SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PRINTER OUT OF LABELS Yes SlideMaker Log Red light 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected two successive Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Label A 2 Any sample in a reservoir is missing labels 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_PRINTER_OUT_OF_LABELS_ERROR Printer Out Of Labels processed to a smear e The label roll is empty 2 Open the cover and check the label roll 33 Note The Label Printer module has Labels are missing from the label roll If the label roll is missing a few labels move the label dispenser until more labels up to two labels available when it are available SUES ihe roll i GCG ebal If the label roll is empty replace the roll Refer to the Replacing the SlideMaker a Completed smears are dried and Label Roll proc
61. OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical When initializing the truck three successive Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM SERVO RESET ERROR 48 SlideMaker Truck Initialization Failure light AutoStop is ON red light activity attempts were made to perform a hardware and software initialization of the truck controller chip and all three attempts failed This could indicate the System Control card failed 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 2 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 43 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK INVALID COMMAND Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_SERVO_COMMAND_ERROR 46 TRUCK LIMIT SENSOR Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_SERVO_LIMIT_SENSOR_ ERROR 42 Yes SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Truck Received An Invalid Command Yes SlideMaker Log
62. OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 2 25 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS DETECTOR 4 No if SlideMaker Log For the first two failures The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FDA is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Warning SiideMaker Fluid E during blood flow yellow it three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_FLUID_DETECTOR4_FAULT_ERROR Yes if Detector 4 Failure light during aspiration or if this failure Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 90 error For the third failure in a row occurs during backwash 2 If the message persists flow or the 11 No new samples are aspirated a Turn off the SlideMaker irst failure during 2 A b d fth backwash red light Fu b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation samples in a reservoir Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List
63. On the SlideMaker screen select HOME OFFSET MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS HOME OFFSET 2 Ensure the home offset is within the tolerance of the nominal setting specified in Table A 1 3 and the left and right sides of the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle as the bars pass through the shuttle See Figure 4 3 1 Note The home offset setting determines the horizontal left to right position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle the slide pusher bars adjustment Heading 4 16 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS determines the vertical up and down position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle Figure 4 3 1 Verifying the Home Position Slide Slide pusher bar pusher bar 7334046A 3 Ifthe home position is not correct use the STEP LEFT and STEP RIGHT options to change the home position 4 Ensure the home offset is within the tolerance of the nominal setting specified in Table A 1 3 PN 4276985C 4 3 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 2 ATTENTION The home position smear position is the reference position for making the smear If you adjust the home position you must verify the pick and wick positions are still correct 5 Ifyou changed the home offset check the pick and wick positions Go to Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENT
64. PROCEDURE 5 1 4 PN 4276985C 9 2 PN 4276985C MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST Purpose Use this procedure to check all the functions of the SlideMaker You will do e Preliminary Checks to eliminate any known problems before cycling the SlideMaker Dry Cycle Checks to observe the mechanical movements of the SlideMaker e Blood Cycle Checks to observe aspiration smear making and smear quality Tools Supplies Needed Twelve whole blood specimens Preliminary Checks 1 At the Workstation look at the SlideMaker error log and note any persistent or recurring SlideMaker errors If you know the cause of an error correct it before proceeding Ifyou do not know the cause of an error use the following checks as a troubleshooting aid for locating the problem 2 Obtain previously made smears from the customer and check the quality of the smears Ifthe smear quality is not acceptable and you know why correct the problem before proceeding Ifthe smear quality is not acceptable and you do not know why use the following checks as a troubleshooting aid for locating the problem 3 Atthe Analytical Station open the lower front cover of the Diluter and ensure a The SlideMaker aspiration tubing attached to the needle vent port of the needle has a yellow striped tubing sleeve installed If it does not install one as directed in step 5 i under Headin
65. Rear Belt l Turn the Basket Queue module over 2 Loosen the setscrew on the motor pulley for the rear belt See Figure 4 25 2 4 25 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 25 2 Basket Queue Module Bottom View Pulley Motor and Coupling Adjustments Front belt tension adjustment Front belt Front belt idl ll Rear belt Front belt idler pulley idler pulley motor pulley Motor shaft setscrews Side view Rear belt Setscrew Rear belt motor pulley Rear belt tension adjustment Pulley shaft setscrews M4 Rear stepper motor M3 Front stepper motor 6985012A Side view 3 Manually move the rear belt by gripping a profile and adjust the position of the motor pulley until the belt is centered on the pulley as shown in Figure 4 25 3 Figure 4 25 3 Centering the Belt on the Motor Pulley NS Motor Pulley 6985013A PN 4276985C 4 25 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 Apply LOCTITE thread lock to the setscrew on the motor pulley and tighten the setscrew ensuring the setscrew is engaged on the flat edge of the motor shaft 5 Turn the Basket Queue module right side up and adjust the rear belt position sensor SEN31 a Manually move the rear belt by gripping a profile until
66. SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 21 1 Purpose 4 21 1 Procedure 4 21 1 Verification 4 21 4 4 22 Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 4 22 1 Purpose 4 22 1 Procedure 4 22 1 Verification 4 22 2 PN 4276985C 4 CONTENTS 4 iv 4 23 4 24 4 25 4 26 427 SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 23 1 Purpose 4 23 1 SEN46 Alignment 4 23 1 Procedure 4 23 1 Verification 4 23 2 SEN46 Flag Replacement 4 23 2 Tools Supplies Needed 4 23 2 Removal 4 23 2 Installation 4 23 3 Verification 4 23 3 ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 1 Purpose 4 24 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 24 1 Preliminary Checks 4 24 1 Removal 4 24 1 Installation 4 24 3 Verification 4 24 3 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 1 Purpose 4 25 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 25 1 Preliminary Checks 4 25 1 Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures 4 25 2 Preliminary 4 25 2 Rear Belt 4 25 2 Front Belt 4 25 4 Belt Tension 4 25 5 Verification 4 25 5 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 26 1 Purpose 4 26 1 Removal 4 26 1 Installation 4 26 1 Verification 4 26 2 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT 4 27 1 Purpose 4 27 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 27 1 Procedure 4 27 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 4 4 1 5 4 1 6 Opening GEN S SM SlideMaker Cover 4 1 2 Opening LH SlideMaker Cover 4 1 2 Closing GEN S SM SlideMaker Cove
67. SOL28 is energized to supply vacuum for filling the reagent tank Waste Collection The waste chamber in the Main Fluidics module uses high vacuum to collect waste from the rinse block RB1 the RVac chamber VC3 and the vent chamber VC4 and uses 5 psi to dispense the waste out the waste tubing at the rear of the SlideMaker into the Analytical Station s waste line to the waste container The waste tubing is attached to push to connect disconnect fittings on the rear of the SlideMaker If the waste chamber overflows the liquid is collected in the foam trap If the foam trap overflows the liquid is collected in the vacuum accumulator tank TK3 and then dispensed into the Analytical Station s waste line Refer to Vacuum Accumulator Tank in this section 23 6 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM Main Fluidics Module The Main Fluidics module is located on the left side of the SlideMaker in front of the Printer module and behind the Basket Queue module Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Main Fluidics module is a centralized source of pneumatic power reagents and waste collection for the Dispense module The functions of the Main Fluidics module components Figures 2 3 2 and 2 3 3 excluding the solenoids pinch valves and associated fittings and tubing are REGI Regulates high vacuum to 17 5 in Hg REG2 Regulates high vacuum to 6 5 in Hg RVac chamber VC3 Accumulates and stores the regulated vacuum during
68. See Figure 8 2 19 8 2 31 Common Valves See Figure 8 2 20 8 2 32 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS 8 1 MASTER PARTS LIST The components in the master parts list are listed alphabetically by common name or generic category Table 8 1 1 further defines the categories used and references the table in this section where those components appear Where applicable a component is cross referenced to its illustration in Heading 8 2 Table 8 1 1 Common Categories Used in Master Parts List Category Category Includes Table Cable All electrical wiring 8 1 3 Chamber All liquid vacuum and pressure chambers including tanks and foam traps 8 1 3 Chokes Any liquid or air flow restrictor except tubing restrictors categorized under tubing and 8 1 3 choke fittings categorized under fittings Consumable All customer billable parts such as adhesives alcohol slide cassettes grease and tape 8 1 3 Cover All non hinged panels circuit card covers and component covers 8 1 3 Custom Part Miscellaneous components not easily categorized by a common name On the SlideMaker 8 1 3 this includes the slide retaining arm on the platen and the finger hammer on the X register arm Cylinder All cylinders air or oil 8 1 3 Display Any display screen 8 1 4 Door All hinged panels 8 1 4 Fan Fan guards and fans 8 1 4 Filter Air fluid barrier air water separators and air filters 8 1 4 Fitting Includes chok
69. SlideMaker Truck Sensor Failure If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN light If AutoStop is ON red light If AutoStop is OFF yellow E ight If AutoStop is ON red light 1 No new samples are aspirated 2 The sample in the reservoir is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity An invalid command was sent by processor A to the truck controller This indicates an error in Processor A Outputs of processor A e truck controller When either the truck reverse or the truck forward limit sensor was reached the other sensor also indicated it was blocked probably indicating e Truck reverse limit sensor SENT failed e truck forward limit sensor failed 2 Turn off the SlideMaker Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 1 2 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and remo
70. Startup cycle and any 3 After the Diluter goes to an idle state wait until the SlideMaker empties the vacuum Liquid 3 Completed smears are dried and time the SlideMaker is turned off and on accumulator and the SlideMaker screen displays READY 78 deposited in a slide basket Oe 3 Press START CONT on theAnalytical Station to resume normal operation 4 The SlideMaker stops all 1 The Analyzer grants the SlideMaker 4 If the message persists mechanical activity and the Dryer permission to empty the vacuum module heater is turned off accumulator a Turn off the SlideMaker 2 The SlideMaker empties the vacuum b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation accumulator until the vacuum reservoir Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List sensor SEN51 indicates the reservoir is c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative not full or until 30 seconds has elapsed Note The vacuum accumulator is then completely emptied over a fixed time period If the 30 second timeout occurs it could indicate e The vacuum reservoir sensor SEN51 is defective e The vacuum accumulator drain solenoid SOL63 is defective PN 4276985C 7 2 33 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status
71. The alignment between the spreader slide and the smear slide Dispense module affects the positioning of the blood drop on the slide Dryer module affects the positioning of the smeared slide on the conveyer belt in the Dryer module Troubleshooting the Servo System Two test points are available on the System Control card to assist in troubleshooting the servo system Ground the test point TP64 to inhibit all servo motor operation WARNING Operator injury and or instrument damage may result from very high smear truck speeds and no braking input Remove the motor from the smear assembly before grounding TP65 and the limit sensors to troubleshoot the servo system Ground the test point TP65 to run the motor in an open loop mode to verify motor commutation and drive circuitry functions Note that you must also ground the limit sensor inputs to disable braking PN 4276985C 7 3 1 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 2 PN 4276985C 7 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS Table 7 4 1 lists the errors messages and recommended actions for problems encountered while installing SlideMaker software Table 7 4 1 Software Installation Errors TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS Error Message Description Corrective Action LANGUAGE SUPPORT TOOL VERSION IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH SYSTEM SOFTWARE Flash memory B data file version was incompatible with processor B softwa
72. To remove liquid from the vacuum accumulator tank the vacuum enable valve is de energized blocking the high vacuum input and routing 5 psi to the top of the vacuum accumulator tank At the same time SOL63 is energized opening the path from the vacuum accumulator tank to the Analytical Station s waste container To ensure the Analytical Station is not affected the vacuum accumulator tank is only emptied when the Analytical Station is idle Color Coding To make it easier to follow pneumatic lines when servicing the SlideMaker the pneumatic tubings and connectors are color coded Green 30 psi e Red 5 psi Yellow high vacuum e Blue 17 5 in Hg e Black 6 5 in Hg Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards The SlideMaker uses five Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards to monitor the pneumatic outputs one for each vacuum and pressure used in the system The Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards are located on the rear door of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 3 1 The Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards use a solid state differential pressure transducer U2 a diaphragm activated Wheatstone four arm bridge sensor connected to an instrumentation amplifier U1 with trimming circuits to adjust zero and span values The pressure differential unbalances the bridge causing a small output voltage differential proportional to the pressure differential A voltage reference circuit is employed to ensure that power supply variations do not affect the output levels A
73. Transfer Between If AutoStop is ON red light processed When you turned the SlideMaker on a 2 Remove any jammed slide baskets ee Belts 3 NER T is sd SOG Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker yer module PE Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the 4 The Dryer module continues to One of the sensors monitoring the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides operate until a slide is ready to exit extension and retraction of the cylinder Fhe mesa from the module that transfers the slide baskets from one persists The SlideNaker stops all track to the other is blocked a Turn off the STE o mechanical activity and the Dryer Extension is detected by the corner b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation module heater is turned off sensor opposite the slide basket The Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List ROME right SEN33 WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with and avoid skin contact gt Basket present front right SEN34 gt Basket present rear left SEN35 c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module gt Basket present front left SEN36 and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Retraction is detected by sensors on the Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides
74. Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper cassette transfer mechanism and move the mechanism to access the Slide Ejector module s adjustment screws Refer to step 4 of the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 c Loosen the setscrews securing the back of the Slide Ejector module Refer to Figure 4 15 5 d To move the Slide Ejector module straight forward or backward adjust both adjustment screws To move the Slide Ejector module toward the back of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws counterclockwise then push the module To move the Slide Ejector module toward the front of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws clockwise 415 4 PN 4276985 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT ATTENTION Rotate the Slide Ejector module if the spreader slide edge does not remain parallel to the smear slide edge the blood smears are skewed e To rotate the Slide Ejector module adjust only one of the adjustment screws If the near corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module clockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw clockwise or the left adjustment screw counterclockwise If the far corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module counterclockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw co
75. Verification 4 3 3 Setting the Dispense Offset 4 3 3 Purpose 4 3 3 Tools Supplies Needed 4 3 3 Procedure 4 3 3 Verification 4 3 5 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 1 Purpose 4 4 1 Procedure 4 4 1 Verification 4 4 3 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 1 Purpose 4 5 1 Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment 4 5 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 5 1 Procedure 4 5 1 Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment 4 5 3 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 1 Purpose 4 6 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 Slide Placement Adjustments 4 6 2 Verification 4 6 3 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT 4 7 1 Purpose 4 7 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 7 1 Procedure 4 7 1 Verification 4 7 2 CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 8 1 Purpose 4 8 1 Procedure 4 8 1 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 4 9 1 Purpose 4 9 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 9 1 Procedure 4 9 1 Verification 4 9 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 1 Purpose 4 10 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 10 1 Procedure 4 10 1 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C 4 12 3 13 4 14 4 15 4 16 FIT 4 18 CONTENTS SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 4 11 1 Purpose 4 11 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 11 1 Procedure 4 11 1 Verification 4 11 2 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 1 Purpose 4 12 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 12 1 Procedure 4 12 1 Verification 4 12 3 EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 1 Pu
76. WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 3 Completed smears are dried and contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with deposited in a slide basket care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station 4 Remove any glass slides or pieces of slides from slide ejector mechanism 5 Check the slide on the shuttle and discard that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 6 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 7 Check the smear truck for a slide a If the smear truck is holding a slide 1 Turn off the SlideMaker The smear truck drops the slide 2 Retrieve the fallen slide 3 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker b If the smear truck is empty close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 8 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 48 7 2 48 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK REVERSE SEN
77. Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 4 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET SLIDE NOT PLACED IN BASKET Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The gripper detected a slide when the slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Slide Not light 2 Any sample ina reservoir is exited the Dryer module but neither the EV_SM_SLIDE_MISPLACED_PLATEN_ Placed in Basket E If AutoStop is ON red light processed basket index sensor SEN37 nor the vertical WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous ERROR 3 Any completed smear remains on slide sensor SEN41 detected a slide in the material Handle with care and avoi
78. a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative ON ON ENG PN 42769850 7 2 45 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK NOT AT PLACEMENT POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the placement position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck Not EN light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is smear truck ended at a position greater than 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_PLACEMENT_POSITION_NOT_ At Placement Position If AutoStop is ON red light discarded 0 050 in of the desired position 2 Open the cover FOUND_ERROR 3 Completed smears are dried and The first time this occurs the smear truck 52 deposited in a slide basket moves to the clearance position and tries WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops all again If it fails on the second attempt this contain prepared s
79. air double acting 1 3 4 stroke 1 1 16 stroke 5 6028790 Cable assembly sensor 26 6 6706415 PCB Cassette Empty Sensor SEN28 7 7000680 Z axis register S A 8 1024095 Bridge slide pickup 9 1024574 Custom Part finger hammer slide accessible part of X register arm 2527850 Bushing two each 10 6706915 PCB Slide Accessible contains SEN17 and SEN25 6028747 Cable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 11 6232896 Cylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 1 2 bore 12 6232836 Manifold w four solenoid valves 13 6232697 Fitting choke pneumatic brown 0 006 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 14 6232698 Fitting choke pneumatic yellow 0 004 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 15 6232696 Fitting choke pneumatic red 0 008 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 16 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc SOL50 17 6806347 Motor ejector pusher 18 6706743 PCB Slide Ejector Interface 19 6806305 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown left 20 6028747 Cable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 21 6232937 Cylinder air single acting spring return 0 156 bore 0 25 stroke 22 6806358 Cylinder air X registration S A 23 7000658 Hardware plate pusher slide ejector 24 6806217 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown right 25 2852361 Screw machine metric M3 x 5 mm hsc head hex PN 4276985C 8 2 5 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 See
80. and Reservoir module and the Dispense module This section describes the components and functions of the sample acquisition system including the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Dispense Module Dispense Probe Mechanism Rinse Block Fluid Detectors and the Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards Function As you read this section refer to the Pneumatic Hydraulic Schematic DCN 6323138 in Chapter 6 to follow the fluidic flow and to Figures 2 5 1 and 2 5 2 to locate the discussed components in the Sample Access and Reservoir module and in the Dispense module respectively Aspirating a Blood Sample To generate a slide the SlideMaker needs the following information from the Analytical Station the decision to make a slide verification of the patient ID and the sample analysis results for determining the appropriate smear velocity and wicking time To accommodate the situation where the Analytical Station starts sampling a blood before the results of a previous blood are available the SlideMaker uses two reservoirs alternately to draw hold and mix the samples While the first sample is held and mixed in one reservoir until the SlideMaker receives the needed information from the Analytical Station the other reservoir is cleaned and dried in preparation for a blood sample from the specimen tube currently in the Sampling Station of the Diluter For the aspiration process to begin the Analytical Station l Confirms that as
81. and tolerances jumper and switch settings test point and connector locations function tables and software menu trees CHAPTER 10 ABBREVIATIONS contains a list of abbreviations used in this manual PN 4276985C PN 4276985C INTRODUCTION MANUAL DESCRIPTION Numbering Format Each chapter of this manual is further divided into topics that are numbered sequentially beginning at one The numbering format for the topic heading which is called the primary heading is chapter number decimal point topic number For example the primary heading number for the fifth topic covered in Chapter 2 is 2 5 The page figure and table numbers are tied directly to the primary heading number For example Heading 2 5 begins on page 2 5 1 the first figure under Heading 2 5 is Figure 2 5 1 and the first table under Heading 2 5 is Table 2 5 1 Note In the printed manual primary headings always begin on the top of a right hand page Special Headings Throughout this manual WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT ATTENTION and Note headings are used to indicate potentially hazardous situations and important or helpful information Warning A WARNING indicates a situation or procedure that if ignored can cause serious personal injury The word WARNING is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the electronic manual Caution A CAUTION indicates a situation or procedure that if ignored can cause damage to equipment The word CAUTION i
82. backwash the sample lines 28 Diluent Refill VL28A Refills reagent tank TK1 with diluent See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 e VL28A provides vacuum to the reagent tank to VL28B pull in the reagent See Figure 2 3 2 e VL28B routes diluent to the reagent tank 29 Cleaning Agent Input VL29 Switches input to reagent tank TK1 from diluent See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 to cleaning agent The diluent line is normally open Note SOL28 is energized with SOL29 to apply vacuum via VL28B to the reagent tank 30 Bleach Input VL30 Switches input to reagent tank TK1 from See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 cleaning agent to bleach Note SOL28 is energized with SOL30 to apply vacuum via VL28B to the reagent tank 31 Waste Chamber Vacuum VL31 Provides high vacuum to the waste chamber See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 32 RVAC Switch VL32 Switches regulated vacuum from 17 5 in Hg to See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 6 5 in Hg 33 Rinse Block Drain VL33 Opens pathway for draining the rinse block to the See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 main waste chamber 34 Low Vac Vent Chamber VL34A Drains low vacuum and vent chambers to the Drain See Figure 2 3 2 main waste chamber See Figure 2 3 3 VL34B Note The high vacuum input to REG1 is routed through VL34B See Figure 2 3 2 35 Dry Probe VL35 Opens pathway for vacuum from the waste See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 chamber to dry the dispense prob
83. bore nickel plated 6211015 8 2 5 5 8 2 7 3 8 2 10 7 8 2 12 25 8 2 20 6 Basket slide molded compatible with the SlideStainer 6806894 Bearing roller assembly 2523625 8 2 6 4 Belt conveyer CP 1023108 8 2 6 1 Belt drive inner basket transport 2527696 8 2 2 5 Belt outer drive basket transport 2527695 8 2 2 10 Belt timing 40 DP 97 828 cm 38 515 in L 2527726 8 2 12 19 Bridge slide pickup 1024095 8 2 3 8 Brush assembly 6806079 8 2 12 18 Bumper foot 3908015 Bushing two each 2527850 8 2 3 9 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS 8 MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 3 Master Parts List C Description Part Number Figure Cable assembly 6 position 51 cm 20 in L 6028862 8 2 8 3 Cable assembly basket cover interlock sensor SEN54 6028835 8 2 2 9 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN37 6028841 8 2 2 13 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN39 6028842 8 2 2 17 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN40 6028843 8 2 2 8 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensors 6028840 8 2 2 14 Cable assembly emergency stop switch SEN13 6028836 Cable assembly flat flexible 6028488 8 2 8 4 Cable assembly main cover open sensor SEN53 6028834 Cable assembly power on off switch 6028837 Cable assembly pressure and vacuum enable solenoids 6028913 8 2 9 29 Cable assembly PS Mon Distribution 6028765 8 2 9 25 Cable assembly PS Mon Printer power 6028755 8 2 9 27 Cable assembly ribbon flat Basket Tra
84. broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with mechanical activity care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve if possible 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 46 7 2 46 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK NOT CALIBRATED Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical The truck calibration values for the pick and Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck EN light activity except when in the Service wick locations are missing at initialization 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_CALIBRATE_SERVO_ERROR Calibration Required If AutoStop is ON red light Mode 2 If the mes
85. by the Basket Queue module are listed in Table 2 11 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Sensor SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 31 Rear belt position Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J1 J7 7 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked rear belt profile in center of sensor PN 4276985C 2 11 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE Table 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Sensor Continued SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 32 Front belt position Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J2 J7 8 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked front belt profile in center of sensor 33 Basket rear right Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J3 J7 9 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at right rear position 34 Basket front right Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J4 J7 10 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at right front position 35 Basket rear left Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J5 J7 11 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Block
86. card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum See Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum card Power Supply Monitor See Power Supply Monitor card replacement procedure 4 8 1 Slide Ejected Sensor See Slide Ejected Sensor card Slide Ejector Interface See Slide Ejector Interface card Smear Transport Interface See Smear Transport Interface card System Control See System Control card Temperature Sensor See Temperature Sensor card CLI function 2 11 2 location 2 11 2 CL2 function 2 11 1 location 2 11 2 CL3 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL4 function 2 8 2 location 2 8 1 CL5 function 2 6 5 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL6 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL7 function 2 6 6 location 2 6 6 PN 4276985C GLE location 2 7 2 CL9 function 2 6 6 location 2 6 5 2 7 2 CL10 function 2 5 7 location 2 5 12 2 7 2 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 CL12 function 2 7 5 location 2 7 5 2 7 6 CL14 function 2 6 4 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 cleaning agent connection to SlideMaker illustration 3 4 12 function 2 3 6 See also reagent handling system cleaning procedures See procedures clearance position definition 4 2 3
87. card Pulsed infrared reflective Dryer Interface J3 J8 11 See Figure 2 9 1 mounted on PCB Reflection slide at exit position Temperature Sensor card See Figure 2 9 1 Temperature mounted on PCB PN 4276985C 2 9 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 4 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Slide Elevator module The Slide Elevator module 1 Receives dried smear slides from the Dryer module 2 Inserts the slides into slide baskets in the Basket Queue module For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Slide Elevator module is mounted on the right side of the Dryer module See Figure 2 1 2 The Slide Elevator module consists of a guided slider driven by a stepper motor for moving the platen of the elevator up and down and a gear rack spring mechanism for rotating the platen See Figure 2 10 1 Figure 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Co
88. detectors Refer to Heading 4 9 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION PN 4276985C CONTENTS 1 0 ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS 1 PN 4276985C 10 i CONTENTS 10 ii PN 4276985C ABBREVIATIONS m The following list is a composite of the abbreviations acronyms and reference designators used in this manual When the same abbreviation or reference designator is used for more than one word or type of component all meanings relevant to this manual are included separated by a semicolon SYMBOLS degrees equals greater than 2 greater than or equal to less than micro amperes uL microliter minus number percent plus plus or minus registered NUMBERS 1st first 2nd second A A ampere ABS acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin ac alternating current acc accumulator accum accumulator ACK acknowledge adj adjustment adv advance analog ground assy assembly aux auxiliary BD blood detector BSV blood sampling valve buf buffer PN 4276985C C C Celsius cass cassette CD ROM compact disc read only memory cfm cubic feet per minute cham chamber CL cylinder cleard cleared clk clock cm centimeter cntl control cntlr controller comm communication CP custom part CPU central processing unit CR current regulator semi conductor device CRC cyclic redundancy check cts c
89. dispense line e Fluid detector FD8 Detects diluent and air during backwashing and drying of the dispense line and the reservoirs PN 4276985C 2 5 11 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Dispense pump DP1 Measures and dispenses the blood drop for the smear in the single slide mode Dispense pump DP2 Measures and dispenses the blood drop for the smear in the dual slide mode Not currently in operation e 50124 Controls routing of the sample from the correct reservoir to the dispense line For a list of the functions of the solenoids and associated pinch valves refer to Table A 3 1 Dispense Pump The SlideMaker uses a special pinch valve design called a dispense pump to control the volume of the drop of sample dispensed onto the slide The dispense pump designed for use with 0 023 in 0 002 in i d I beam tubing has a controlled pinching length that displaces a nominal 4 0 pL sample when the valve is activated pinching the tubing The target volume is 4 0 pL 0 5 pL To compensate for the tolerance extremes of the internal diameter of the tubing and still meet the dispensed volume requirement the dispense pump has four selectable pinching surfaces Refer to Heading 4 7 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT Dispense Probe Mechanism While the dispense probe mechanism is functionally part of the Dispense module it is physically part of the Slide and Smear module See Figure 2 5 15 Figure 2 5 15 Dispe
90. dispense probe down until it touches the slide c Using a felt tip marker mark the position of the dispense probe on the slide 4 Remove the marked slide from the shuttle a Latch the locking lever on the dispense probe Figure 4 3 4 then pull the dispense probe up until the locking lever drops into the groove on the probe b Select HOME OFFSET to return the shuttle to the home smear position c Select SHUTTLE VACUUM to disable the vacuum d Lift the marked slide off the shuttle Figure 4 3 4 Verifying the Dispense Position Latched Unlatched 7334047A 43 4 PN 42769856 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 Measure the distance from the right edge of the slide to the estimated middle of the dispense probe position on the slide Ifthe distance is 25 mm 1 in no adjustment is required Re enable the vacuum and go to Verification Ifthe distance is not 25 mm 1 in adjust the dispense position Go to step 6 6 Adjust the shuttle dispense position a Place a clean glass slide on the shuttle centering the right edge of the slide on the shuttle support as shown in Figure 4 3 5 Figure 4 3 5 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle Top view Side view Shuttle Center right Shuttle Center right support edge of slide support edge of slide wall on wall wall on wall FEM b Enab
91. emitting diode LST language support tool m meter M motor mA milli amperes max maximum mech mechanism MF manifold MHz mega Hertz mm millimeter mon monitor MUX multiplexer mV millivolts PN 4276985C N A not applicable NAK not acknowledged NC nc normally closed NO normally open 0 o d outer diameter OZ ounces P P plug connector PC personal computer GEN S Workstation PCB printed circuit board card PL plunger a type of cylinder PN part number pneu pneumatics pos position pres pressure prn printer PS power supply PS MON card Power Supply Monitor psi pounds per square inch PVC polyvinyl chloride PWR power Q QD quick disconnect R R resistor right RAM random access memory RAS remote access services RB rinse block ref reference REG regulator rel release RES reservoir RET return PN 4276985C ABBREVIATIONS Retic reticulocytes retr retracted rev revision RFI radio frequency interference ROM read only memory rst reset RVac regulated vacuum RXD received S S switch S A subassembly SEN sensor SOL solenoid SVP system verification procedure SW switch Sys system T temp temperature thd thread thk thick TK tank TM trademark TOF top of form TP test point TXD transmitted U U integrated circuit package UL
92. is OFF yellow No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_EJECTOR_SENSOR_ ERROR 118 EJECTOR SLIDE NOT EJECTED Yes Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_EJECTOR_RETRY_ ERROR 113 SlideMaker Reports Slide Ejector Sensor Failure SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Slide Not Ejected If AutoStop is ON red light If AutoStop is OFF yellow If AutoStop is ON red light The slide pusher is left in the last known good position If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Any further sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher is left retracted If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Any further sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops and the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 indicate that the slide pusher is both retracted and extended because The slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 or the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 is blocked SEN
93. light slide to make a smear the sample is Slide cannot be ejected from an unlocked Turn off the SlideMaker 55 22 not used slide cassette m 3 Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Note Unused samples are The locking mechanism did not lock the 4 Turn on the SlideMaker discarded following reset slide cassette in place 5 IF th iu 3 Completed smears dried and The cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 persis T deposited in a slide basket failed a Turn off the SlideMaker 4 The SlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative CASSETTE OUTPUT QUEUE FULL Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated The output cassette transfer mechanism the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_FULL_OUTPUT_ QUEUE_ERROR SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Full Red light 2 fthe smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is mechanism that advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output Queue module did not 1 Ifthe Cassette Output Queue module is full a Remove the empty slide cassettes advance to its retracted state or the sensor 4 d did not detect its advancement because b Ack
94. material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper rear wall of the Basket Queue module and remove the wall See Figure 4 1 4 Figure 4 1 4 Removing the Basket Queue Module 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Basket Queue module 5 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Basket Queue module 6 Remove the Basket Queue module from the SlideMaker Cassette Transport Module The Cassette Transport module comprises three modules the Cassette Input Queue module the Slide Ejector module and the Cassette Output Queue module While two of these three modules the Cassette Input Queue module and the Slide Ejector module are different functionally they make up one physical assembly Use this procedure to Remove the complete Cassette Transport module from the SlideMaker e Access components in the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules To remove only the Cassette Output Queue module see Cassette Output Queue Module PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the
95. may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 4 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 2 19 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN SENSORS Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_ELEVATOR_SENSORS_FAILURE_ ERROR 97 DRYER RETRACT SENSOR 9 Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_DRYER_TRANSFER_RETRACT_ FAILURE_ERROR 74 Yes Yes SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Elevator Sensors Failure SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Reports Slide Dryer Transfer Mechanism Shuttle to Dryer Did Not Retract Sensor 9 If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN light If A
96. module e Manually lift the smear truck and using the white gear wheel move the smear truck over the slide on the slide pickup bridge f Move the smear truck in or out to center it on the slide g Screw in the smear edge setscrew being careful not to change the smear truck s position on the slide Note The smear edge setscrew ensures the truck bracket remains parallel to the slide At the completion of the smear truck adjustments this setscrew setting is verified and adjusted if necessary using the Smear Edge Adjustment procedure h Using the white gear wheel manually move the smear truck off the slide pickup bridge i Manually rotate the smear truck and tighten the pickup position setscrew j Reinstall the tilt lever k Repeat step 8 If the spreader slide hits the slide on the shuttle too hard or if the spreader slide does not contact the surface of the smear slide adjust the tilt down setscrew Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 Adjust the tilt down setscrew clockwise to reduce the tilt Adjust the tilt down setscrew counterclockwise to increase the tilt Check the position of the truck lift sensors SEN18 and SEN19 the SlideMaker screen select SCAN SENSOR TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt RUN SERVICE gt gt SCAN SENSOR TEST b With the smear truck in the raised fully horizontal position verify SEN18 is activated and SEN19 is de activated ATTENTION Two glass slides must be on th
97. module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Dryer module is mounted to the Slide and Smear module between the Cassette Transport module and the Dispense module See Figure 2 1 2 The Dryer module has two chambers a lower chamber and an upper chamber See Figure 2 9 1 Figure 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components Stripper Upper chamber Temperture Sensor card 1 2 2 SEN49 lt gt Exit stepper SS wheels DI XS D motor M5 AY seas Dryer Interface card Conveyer belts Dryer chamber Heatsink assembly Fan 6985023A PN 42769850 2 9 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE A fan pulls air into the lower chamber through a filter which prevents dust particles from contacting the smear In the lower chamber the air passes through six choking holes to restrict the air flow and then through a heatsink assembly to heat the air From the heatsink assembly the warm air makes a U turn and flows vertically through twelve holes on the top surface of the lower chamber into the upper chamber The upper chamber of the Dryer module is permanently sealed across the top and along both long sides forming a slide drying chamber with a gentle hot air flow Two heat sensors in the Dryer module m
98. not be able to retrieve all the slides SEN36 failed indicating a corner has a slide basket when it does not d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative The track belts are misaligned a basket is not actually at the corner BASKET DID NOT FULLY ADVANCE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide basket exceeded the maximum time Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Basket Did A light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is allotted to finish its motion This could 1 Inspect both tracks in the Basket Queue module for obstructions EV SM BASKET MOVE TIMEOUT ERROR Not Fully Advance If AutoStop is ON red light processed indicate 102 3 The last completed smear is An obstruction in the Basket Queue WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can transferred to the Dryer module module contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with 4 The Dryer module continues to Stepper motor or MF4 failed care and avoid skin contact Sa d is ready to exit One of these basket or belt position 2 Open the basket cover and inspect the area under the basket for a broken or fallen eee sensors failed slide and retrieve if possible 5 The SlideMaker stops all gt Rear belt position SEN31 mechanical activity and the Dryer module
99. o d x 0 062 thk 6 6211015 Actuator 1 tubing pinch valve 7 6857096 Valve pinch 1 tube black 8 1024575 Tubing sleeve for mini pinch valve CP 9 6806850 Valve pinch single tube grey S A 10 6232382 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 8 2 32 PN 4276985C A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A 1 1 A A 3 PN 4276985C Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications A 1 1 Label Printer Module Adjustments A 1 1 Printer Height above the Slide Specification A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 Shuttle Position Settings A 1 1 Dispense Position Specifications A 1 1 Shuttle Offset Settings A 1 2 Smear Module Input Tolerances A 1 2 Voltage Inputs A 1 2 Unregulated Vacuum Input A 1 2 Tubing Length Specifications A 1 2 Voltage Tolerances A 1 2 Ac Input Line Voltages A 1 2 Power Supply A 1 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card A 2 1 Connectors A 2 1 Test Points A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card A 2 2 Connectors A 2 2 Test Points A 2 2 Main Distribution Card A 2 3 Connectors A 2 3 Test Points A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface Card A 2 5 Connectors A 2 5 Power Supply Monitor Card A 2 6 Connectors A 2 6 LEDs A 2 10 Test Points A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card A 2 11 Connectors A 2 11 Test Points A 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Card A 2 13 Connectors A 2 13 Test Points A 2 14
100. of slide Figure 2 6 3 registered correctly 26 Cassette present Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J8 J9 12 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection cassette present in Figure 2 6 4 ejection position 27 Input cassette retracted Reflective infrared Slide Ejector Interface J10 J9 13 See Figure 2 6 2 or Reflection input cassette Figure 2 6 4 transfer mechanism in home position 28 Cassette Empty Sensor card Reflective infrared mounted on Slide Ejector Interface J11 J9 14 See Figure 2 6 2 or PCB Figure 2 6 4 Reflection cassette present and empty 30 Cassette transit Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J23 J6 5 Interface See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked upper cassette mechanism in transit between home and fully extended 2 6 8 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 1 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Slide and Smear module The Slide and Smear module Transports and precisely positions the slide at the various locations in the SlideMaker for preparing the slide Makes a wedge blood smear on the slide This section also describes the Smear Transport Interface Card For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassett
101. of the manual Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION includes a brief description of this manual a list of supporting documents and essential safety information CHAPTER 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION includes the function and location of each major SlideMaker module and an explanation of the instruments operation by system CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES contains the procedures used to install the SlideMaker CHAPTER 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES contains the procedures used to service and repair the SlideMaker Each procedure includes a purpose statement and a list of any special tools or equipment needed in addition to the standard tool kit CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES contains the procedures used to maintain the SlideMaker and to verify the system is operating correctly CHAPTER 6 SCHEMATICS is provided for the insertion of SlideMaker schematics CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING contains problem descriptions including a complete list of error messages with troubleshooting actions and tips Use the information in this chapter in conjunction with the procedures in Chapter 4 to locate and correct instrument problems CHAPTER 8 PARTS LISTS includes a master list of the SlideMaker field replaceable components FRC and field replaceable units FRU and illustrations of these components CHAPTER 9 APPENDICES is provided for the addition of reference material Appendix A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION contains instrument specifications
102. on the Slide 4 5 1 4 5 2 Printer Module Adjustments 4 5 2 4 5 3 Checking the Label Position in the X Dimension 4 5 2 4 5 4 Checking the Label Position in the Y Dimension 4 5 2 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 4 6 2 Slide Elevator Platen Adjustments 4 6 3 4 7 1 Dispense Pump Adjustments 4 7 1 4 8 1 System Control Card Hold Down Bracket and Card Guides 4 8 3 4 11 1 Aligning the Vertical Slide Sensor SEN41 4 11 1 4 12 1 Removing the Printhead Assembly 4 12 1 4 12 2 Printhead and Printhead Flag Location 4 12 2 4 12 3 Printhead Microswitch Arm Location 4 12 2 4 14 1 Removing the Dispense Probe 4 14 1 4 15 1 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the Y Dimension 4 15 1 4 15 2 Acceptable Blood Drop and Smear Placement 4 15 1 4 15 3 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module Old Configuration 4 15 2 4 15 4 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module New Configuration 4 15 2 4 15 5 Loosening the Slide Ejector Module 4 15 4 4 15 6 Slide Centered on Shuttle Correctly 4 15 6 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars and Shuttle Brush Adjustments 4 16 1 4 17 1 Slide Stripper Plate and Screws 4 17 2 4 18 1 Gear for Manually Moving the Smear Truck 4 18 1 4 18 2 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments Old Configuration 4 18 2 4 18 3 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments New Configuration 4 18 2 4 18 4 Truck Lift Sensor Locking Screws 4 18 5 4 18 5 Checking th
103. on the exposed rails 7 the slide pusher is extended continue to hold the rule in place until the slide pusher reaches the rule and holds it against the cassette stop 8 While the motor is stalling and the slide pusher is holding the rule tighten the two mounting screws closest to the cassette stop 9 Repeat steps 5 through 7 While the motor is stalling and the slide pusher is holding the rule tighten the other two mounting screws for the slide pusher 10 Repeat steps 5 through 7 While the slide pusher is holding the rule verify the entire edge of the slide pusher is contacting the rule If the slide pusher is skewed leaving a gap between the slide pusher and the rule repeat from step 3 to readjust the slide pusher 1 Ensure the slide ejector is still aligned correctly Go to Slide Ejector Alignment Slide Ejector Alignment l Inthe Slide Ejector module verify the slide pusher is extended all the way to the slide pickup bridge Refer to Figure 4 15 3 or Figure 4 15 4 If there is a gap between the slide pusher and the bridge reposition the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 Go to step 2 If the slide pusher is in the correct position the slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 is adjusted correctly Go to step 3 2 Reposition SEN24 Loosen the securing screw for SEN24 Refer to Figure 4 15 3 or Figure 4 15 4 b Move SEN24 closer to the pickup station platform and tighten the screw c SlideMaker s
104. or the 1 No new samples are aspirated a Turn off the SlideMaker irst failure during 2 A b d fth backwash red light If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF resumeAnalytical Station operation samples in a reservoir Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 3 Completed smears are dried and c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 3 No if SlideMaker Log For the first two failures The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD3 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Warning SjideMaker Fluid E during blood flow yellow if three consecutive failures occur Afluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM FLUID DETECTOR3 FAULT ERROR Yes if Detector 3 Failure tight during aspiration or if this failure Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 89 error For the third failure in a row occurs during backwash during blood flow or the first failure during backwash red light 1 2 No new samples are aspirated A smear may be made on one of the samples in a reservoir Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops 2 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop
105. persists slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker 4 The SlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK VACUUM SENSOR 3 Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated e The truck is not properly located overa Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_SERVO_TRUCK_ VACUUM_ FAILURE_ERROR 49 SlideMaker Truck Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Sensor 3 If AutoStop is OFF yellow A ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is discarded 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket slide e Vacuum has not been applied e Vacuum is too low The truck vacuum sensor SEN3 failed Debris is impeding the establishment of vacuum 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station 4 Remove any glass slides or pieces of slides from slide ejector mechanism 5 Remove any slide on the shuttle and wipe the
106. pinch valves and associated fittings and tubing are Fluid detectors FD1 FD2 and FD4 Detect and identify the aspirated sample Fluid detector FD7 Detects diluent and air in the aspiration lines during backwashing e SOL118 Controls the routing of the aspirated sample to the correct reservoir e RESI and RES2 Hold and then transfer the blood sample to the SlideMaker For a list of the functions of the solenoids and associated pinch valves refer to Table A 3 1 Dispense Module The Dispense module is located on the right side of the SlideMaker Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Dispense module provides the hardware for measuring the drop of blood used for a smear and in conjunction with the Sample Access and Reservoir module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of the sample transport lines The functions of the Dispense module components Figure 2 5 2 excluding the pneumatic solenoids pinch valves and associated fittings and tubing are Fluid detectors FD3 and FD5 gt Control the position of the blood sample in RES1 or RES2 respectively gt Detect the presence of blood during mixing of the sample in RESI or RES2 respectively determining when to stop right to left movement Fluid detector FD6 gt Detects the trailing edge of the blood during the dispensing of the prime sample and stops the flow gt Confirms the presence of air during drying of the
107. place the Cassette Output Queue module in a stable location 8 Tocompletely remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the SlideMaker CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component a Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet b Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Cassette Output Queue module c Remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the SlideMaker Dispense Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section 4 1 8 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears
108. printed Auto Slide on the Analytical Station performed an Auto No action necessary Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker label and automatically created a slide Clear cycle EV_SM_AUTO_SLIDE Automatically Made A using default parameters Delay in the Workstation 127 Slide Using Default Parameters BUSY No N A No N A SlideMaker is running a sample SlideMaker is running a sample No action necessary Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker is in the Service mode SlideMaker is in the Service mode OOFF BUSY INCOMPLETE ASPIRATION No if SlideMaker Log For the first two incomplete The incomplete sample is discarded Blood is not sensed by the correct fluid Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Warning SlideMaker 2 aspirations row yellow If three consecutive incomplete detector during aspiration because 1 If this message only appears for one sample check the specimen condition and EV_SM_INCOMPLETE_ASPIRATION_ERROR Yes if error ncomplete Aspiration light aspirations occur The blood is too viscous and did not volume 82 For the third incomplete 1 new samples are aspirated reach the detector in time 2 If this message appears for three consecutive samples aspiration in a row red 2 Completed smears are dried and The specimen tube has insufficient a Ensure the last three specimen tubes had en
109. pusher bar Slide pusher bar Shuttle brush adjustment screws 73341748 42769850 4 16 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle check the slide transfer to the conveyer belts Go to step 6 Ifthe bottom surfaces of the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle but the left or right sides do check the home offset setting Go to Setting the Home Offset under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe bottom surfaces of the slide pusher bars touch the shuttle adjust the slide pusher bars Go to step 7 With the slide pusher bars extended manually place a glass slide on the bars and verify the slide does not touch the conveyer belts If the slide does do not touch the conveyer belts no adjustment is needed Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module and go to Verification If the slide is touching the conveyer belts adjust the slide pusher bars Go to step 7 CAUTION If the slide pusher bars are too high they can interfere with movement of the smear truck When adjusting the slide pusher bars ensure they are low enough for the smear truck to clear them 7 Adjust the slide pusher bars a Remove the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules to access the left height adjustment screw See the Cassette Transport Module removal procedure under
110. run on Analytical Station 7 2 12 7242 4276985C Table 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION PC CRC Yes N A No N A 1 The sample for which the Five consecutive messages from the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Workstation communication error occurred is Workstation to the SlideMaker failed the CRC 1 Check if the Workstation is working correctly If necessary shutdown and restart the SM ADMS COMM ERROR communications CRC discarded verification Workstation 03 error If necessary 2 No new samples are aspirated 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a reset the Workstation 3 Completed smears are dried and slide basket then acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION PC TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated 1 No respon
111. section 2 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the splash shield for the Dispense module and slide off the splash shield See Figure 4 1 8 3 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Dispense module but do not remove the module See Figure 4 1 9 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 4 1 10 Captive Screws Securing the 4 Unfasten the two captive screws Cassette Output Queue Module securing the Cassette Output Queue module See Figure 4 1 10 5 On the output queue support Figure 4 1 10 push back the clip securing the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module 6 Move the Dispense module until the cylinder on the right side of the Cassette Output Queue module can clear the pinch valve on the Dispense module then lift the Cassette Output Queue module up off the pins on the left side Refer to Figure 4 1 7 7334095B CAUTION Instrument damage If you operate or troubleshoot the SlideMaker with the Cassette Output Queue module removed from the Cassette Transport module but still connected to the SlideMaker and the Cassette Output Queue module falls the module and its associated wires and connectors can be damaged To prevent the Cassette Output Queue module from falling place the module in a stable location and use due care when working around it 7 To continue operating the SlideMaker with the Cassette Output Queue module removed from the Cassette Transport module
112. shuttle with a clean tissue to remove any debris 6 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 7 Place the slide cassette back in the Cassette Input Queue module 8 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 9 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 49 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages 7 2 50 7 2 50 PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 7 3 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS FOR THE SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Troubleshooting Blood Smear Quality Problems The quality of the blood smear is determined by e Surface conditions of the slide Performance of the Smear Sample Access and Reservoir and Dryer modules For the smear specifications refer to the Users manual or the Online Help System Troubleshooting Smear Module Alignment Problems The Smear module is integrated with the Slide Ejector module the Dryer module and the Dispense module into one slide transport frame Each module must be mounted accurately for the Smear module to perform correctly The mounting of the Slide Ejector module affects the position of the ejected slide which affects gt The ability of the smear truck to pick up the slide gt
113. side of the mounting bracket with their retaining holes in the Basket Queue module and insert the pins into the holes 4 Install the mounting bracket screw PN 4276985C 4 26 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 26 2 Adjust the position of the SEN37 circuit card as necessary a Loosen the circuit card adjustment screw Refer to Figure 4 26 1 b Move the card until the spacer is located centrally in the divider wall between the front and rear tracks and does not protrude from either side c Tighten the adjustment screw Reconnect cable P1 Plug in the main power cable and turn on the SlideMaker Verify the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Verify SEN41 is aligned with SEN37 See Heading 4 11 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure the platen releases the slide into the slide basket correctly PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT 4 27 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT PN 4276985C Purpose Use this procedure to check the 30 psi supply and to adjust the transducer on the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI card if necessary whenever The 30 psi reading on the SlideMaker is low The SlideMaker has unexplained lo
114. the slide could be stuck on the platen Basket Queue module for a fallen slide Retrieve and place the fallen slide in a slide basket for staining 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 18 7 2 18 PN 4276985C Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN DID NOT COMPLETE MOVE Yes SlideMaker Log No new samples are aspirated The elevator should take a fixed number of Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm In
115. the Basket Queue module are not occupied wait until the dryer 101 transferred to the Dryer module Queue module has a slide basket so a belts stop moving 4 The Dryer module continues to D P ae be transferred from Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker Operate until a slide is ready to exit ong mac iaie oner Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the from the module Only one track is moving and the end of dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 The SlideMaker stops all that track has a slide basket 4 If the message persists mechanical activity and the Dryer One of these basket or belt position c mmis koner module heater is turned off sensors is blocked 6 ree b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station gt Rear belt position SEN31 Pee operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List gt Front belt position SEN32 gt Basket present rear right SEN33 WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous gt Basket present front right SEN34 material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Basket present rear left SEN35 d nt front left SEN36 c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module SRL and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining SENSI 2 SEN33 SEN35 or Note You may
116. the Dryer module and the Dispense module into one slide transport frame Each module must be mounted accurately for the Smear module to perform correctly For additional troubleshooting information refer to Heading 7 3 Voltage and High Vacuum Inputs See Smear Module Input Tolerances under Heading A 1 for the acceptable ranges for the voltage and high vacuum inputs to the Smear module Smear Transport Interface Card PN 4276985C Function The Smear Transport Interface card is located on the top right side of the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 7 1 The Smear Transport Interface card is an interface between all of the electrical components in the Slide and Smear module except the servo motor and the Main Distribution card The Smear Transport Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card Data signals to the System Control card Note The servo motor which requires high switched currents is connected directly to the System Control card to avoid additional system noise In addition the Smear Transport Interface card routes signals from the eight fluid detectors without modification to the System Control card via a dedicated cable The fluid data signals are separated from all other signals to enable high quality signal transfer with minimum noise pickup 2 1 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYS
117. the Dryer module is deposited in a EV SM NO HOST COMM ERROR Analytical Station If AutoStop is ON red light was ready to be dispensed onto the slide basket then acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 06 Communication slide a smear is made for that 3 Ifthe message still persists Timeout sample a Turn off the SlideMaker 3 Any other sample in a reservoir is b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation discarded Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 4 Completed dried and c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket COMMUNICATION CANNOT PERFORM Yes SlideMaker Log Yellow light SlideMaker continues current operation The operator requested an operation Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm REQUEST AT THIS TIME SlideMaker Cannot E requiring the SlideMaker and Analytical 1 Wait until the Analyzer and SlideMaker screens display READY Internal Message Code Description and No Perform Request At Station to be in the READY state while one of 2 Repeat the request EV SM HOST NOT IDLE ERROR This Time them was not ready Requests such as 11 shutdown and startup COMMUNICATION FLASH MEMORY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops A fatal error Erase error write error or verify memory Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Descri
118. the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure the printer label is located correctly within the frosted area of the slide Refer to Figures 4 5 3 and 4 5 4 Ifthe label is mislocated in the X dimension go to Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 and begin at step 4 e If the label is mislocated in the Y dimension go to step 3 Adjust the Y adjustment screw Figure 4 5 2 then do 12 dry cycles to ensure correct label placement Note Following a printer adjustment it normally takes four or five cycles for the changes to take affect Repeat step 3 until the label is positioned correctly 4 5 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 4 4276985CB SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Adjust the slide elevator platen to ensure that when the platen reaches its vertical position and releases the slide the slide is aligned with the slot in the slide basket Tools Supplies Needed Glass slide Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 1 the SlideMaker screen select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt BASKET TEST Set POSITION to SINGLE Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator down While the slide elevator is moving down select STOP MOTION The slide elev
119. the laptop near the SlideMaker Turn off the SlideMaker Open the rear door of the SlideMaker and reconfigure the jumpers on the System Control card a Remove the jumpers from E3 E5 and E4 E6 the normal opto configuration b Install the jumpers on E1 E3 and 2 4 the RS232 configuration needed for the laptop At the rear of the SlideMaker disconnect the cable from the Analytical Station and replace it with the cable from the laptop Insert the software disk into your laptop computer type A INSTALL and press Enter When the Coulter Communications screen displays Select any hey to continue press any key When the Command Menu appears press shit 2 to select Download A and B While the Download A and option is highlighted turn on the SlideMaker The Download Simulator screen appears displaying the status of the software installation After the SlideMaker initializes indicating the download is finished press At HX to exit Turn off the SlideMaker At the rear of the SlideMaker disconnect the cable from the laptop and replace it with the cable from the Analytical Station Reconfigure the jumpers on the System Control card a Remove the jumpers from E1 E3 and E2 E4 b Install the jumpers on E3 E5 and E4 E6 the normal opto configuration Turn on the SlideMaker Verify the SlideMaker screen displays the correct versions of software a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS S
120. the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 47 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK NOT UP ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The truck position is checked after the slide is Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Reports EN light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is placed on the shuttle This erroris generated Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_TRUCK_NOT_UP_ERROR Slide Truck Up If AutoStop is ON red light discarded if the truck lift up sensor SEN18 does not the cover 119 Position Failure 3 Completed smears are dried and indicate the truck lift is up deposited in a slide basket e Truck lift cylinder failed WARNIN
121. this procedure as a guide for accessing and replacing the circuit cards in the SlideMaker Procedure CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Removing or replacing a circuit card while the power is ON can damage the circuit card Power down the SlideMaker before removing or replacing a circuit card 1 Turn off the main power switch on the back of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac wall outlet 2 Access the circuit card as described in Table 4 8 1 Table 4 8 1 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards Card Name Location Figure Special Instructions Basket Corner Sensor 4 Figure 2 11 1 Remove the cover for the appropriate Basket Corner Sensor card SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 and SEN33 and SEN34 are under the right corner cover SEN35 and SEN36 SEN36 are under the left Basket Transport Interface Figure 2 11 1 Remove the cover for the Basket Transport Interface card Basket Index SEN37 Figure 2 11 1 Refer to Heading 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLAGEMENT Belt Profile Sensor 2 SEN32 Figure 2 11 1 and SEN39 Gassette Empty Sensor Figure 2 6 2 SEN28 Dispense 1 Manifold Figure 2 5 2 Remove the Dispense module Refer to Dispense Module under Heading 4 1 Dispense 2 Manifold Figure 2 5 2 Remove the Dispense module Refer to Dispense Module under Heading 4 1 Dryer Exit Sensor SEN49 Figure 2 9 1 Remove the Dryer module Refer to Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules under Heading 4 1 Dryer Interface Figure 2 9 1 Re
122. three times in a row the SlideMaker generates an error message and stops If fluid detectors FD1 through FD8 sense a problem while rinsing or drying the lines the SlideMaker generates an error message and stops If blood detector BD3 senses a problem while rinsing or drying the needle vent line the GENS System or the LH 750 System generates a VLS error and disables the Automatic mode For more details about the VLS vent line sensing function see Heading B 1 VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING If an error message occurs for any of the fluid detectors FD1 through FD8 refer to Table 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages If a VLS error occurs refer to the error message tables in Chapter 7 of the Analytical Stations Service Manual 2 515 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Sensor Summary In addition to the eight fluid detectors and the blood detector discussed in this section Fluid Detectors the sample acquisition system uses the three sensors listed in Table 2 5 2 to monitor its activities For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 5 2 Sample Acquisition System Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 7 Dispense position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J16 J6 13 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked Shuttle at dispense _ Interface po
123. to retract the Z button removing the pressure applied by the Z button on the slide 10 The smear truck picks up the slide Removing the slide from the slide pickup bridge deactivates the slide registered sensor SEN25 1 0148 is de energized releasing pressure on CL3 Since the slide pickup bridge is empty CL3 extends the Z button all the way to the slide pickup bridge activating the register Z forward sensor SEN20 12 Deactivating SEN25 and activating SEN20 signals that the slide pickup bridge is empty The process begins again The Slide Ejector module continues to eject slides until the cassette empty sensor SEN28 senses the slide cassette is empty At that time two to four slides remain in the slide cassette allowing the SlideMaker to make smears from any samples already in progress Then SOL47 is de energized retracting CL5 which unlocks the slide cassette After the cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 senses the slide cassette is unlocked SOL55 is de energized extending CL14 CL14 lifts the empty slide cassette into position for transfer to the Cassette Output Queue module Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism The upper cassette transfer mechanism moves the empty slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module While the upper cassette transfer mechanism is functionally part of the Cassette Transport module it is physically part of the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 6 5 Fig
124. to step 4 Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen 5 Select PRINTER OFFSET MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS gt gt PRINTER OFFSET Note The shuttle moves a slide to the print position PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 6 Use the STEP LEFT and STEP RIGHT options to change the shuttle position at the printer Note The higher the printer offset number the closer the label will be to the end of the slide See Table A 1 3 for the nominal printer offset value 7 Verify the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen 2 Select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE Do 12 dry cycles and ensure the label position on the slide is correct Refer to Figure 4 3 2 Note Following a printer adjustment it normally takes four or five cycles for the changes to take affect Ww Setting the Dispense Offset PN 4276985C Purpose The dispense offset ensures the blood drop is positioned correctly in the X dimension 25 mm 1 in from the right edge of the slide See Figure 4 3 3 If the blood drop is placed too far to the left the smear extends over the left edge of the slide If the blood drop is placed too far to the right the blood is pulled onto the label Check t
125. top panel LH SlideMaker 6807063 8 2 18 1 Cover top rear panel electronics GENeS SM SlideMaker 6805795 8 2 17 1 Cover unicover molded latch sleeve CP 1023879 Cover unicover molded latch CP 1023878 Cover unicover molded S A GEN S SM SlideMaker main 6806071 8 2 17 2 Custom Part alignment pin front cover CP 1021433 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown left 6806305 8 2 3 19 Custom Part arm cassette lockdown right 6806217 8 2 3 24 Custom Part arm slide retaining gripper CP 1024016 8 2 11 1 PN 4276985C Table 8 1 3 Master Parts List C Continued MASTER PARTS LIST PARTS LISTS Description Part Number Figure Item Custom Part finger hammer slide accessible part of X register arm 1024574 8 2 3 9 Cylinder air 1 5 stroke 0 5 bore double acting aluminum 6232755 8 2 14 5 Cylinder air 1 63 stroke 5 8 bore 6232889 8 2 2 2 8 2 4 2 Cylinder air 2 00 stroke 0 50 bore double acting guided 6232833 8 2 12 6 Cylinder air 4 5 stroke 3 8 bore double acting 125 psi max 6232747 8 2 13 5 Cylinder air double acting 1 3 4 stroke 1 1 16 stroke 6232901 8 2 3 4 Cylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 1 2 bore 6232896 8 2 3 11 Cylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 5 8 bore 6232900 8 2 3 3 Cylinder air single acting spring return 0 156 bore 0 25 stroke 6232937 8 2 3 21 Cylinder air X registration S A 6806358 8 2 3 22 Cylinder lift truck CP 1024369 8 2 15 14 Cy
126. transferred to the byer module G m Turn off the SlideMaker 4 The Dryer module continues to M i b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation operate Until slide is ready to exit The basket index Sensor SENS IS not Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List from the module working correctly 5 The SlideMaker stops all WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can mechanical activity and the Dryer contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with module heater is turned off care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide and retrieve if possible e Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative BASKET CORNERS FULL GENeS SM Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated Note This condition can also generate a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker only Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM TRANSFER BETWEEN BELTS IMPOSSIBLE ERROR 99 SlideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts Not Possible If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is pro
127. under Heading 4 1 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Energize SOL41 The slide pusher bars extend pushing the slide from the shuttle to the dryer De energize SOL41 and verify that as the slide pusher bars retract the slide is stripped off the slide pusher bars and aligned correctly on the conveyer belts in the Dryer module If the slide is deposited in the Dryer module correctly no adjustment is needed Go to step 8 If the slide remains on the shuttle or is deposited on the conveyer belts at an angle adjust the slide stripper plate Go to step 6 Adjust the location front back of the slide stripper plate Manually place a slide on the shuttle Energize SOL41 to push the slide into the dryer Ensure the slide stripper plate is located behind the rear edge of the slide and is parallel to the slide Ifthe slide stripper plate is positioned correctly go to step 7 If the slide stripper plate is not positioned correctly go to d Loosen the stripper plate bracket screws See Figure 4 17 1 Move the stripper plate bracket to the correct position and tighten the bracket screws De energize SOL41 and verify that as the slide pusher bars retract the slide is stripped off the slide pusher bars Ifthe slide stripper plate is stripping the slide correctly no further adjustment is needed Go to
128. until the right edge of the slide is aligned with the center of the SEN37 housing See Figure 4 11 1a 4 Verify that the right edge of the slide is now aligned with the center of the three LEDs on SEN41 as shown in Figure 4 11 1b PN 4276985C 411 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 5 If the slide is not aligned correctly with SEN41 a Loosen the screws securing the vertical slide sensors bracket Refer to Figure 4 11 1b b Move the sensor horizontally until it is in the correct position Note Ensure that SEN41 remains vertical not skewed during this alignment c Tighten the screws and verify operation Go to Verification Verification 1 4 11 2 Place a glass slide in a slide basket and place the basket on the rear track of the Basket Queue module On the SlideMaker screen select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt BASKET TEST and advance the rear belt until the slide is in front of SEN37 Select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt SENSOR STATUS and verify that both SEN37 and SEN41 are active If either sensor is inactive readjust SEN41 until it is aligned with SEN37 Remove the slide from the basket and verify SEN37 and SEN41 are inactive Select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure the platen release
129. value exceeded by 10 line spikes or random power line interruptions These components are located on the rear access panel See Figure 2 2 3 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM The transient voltage suppressor eliminates high voltage spikes such as caused by lightning strikes avoiding damage to the power supply The two ac filters an ac receptacle and a line filter isolate noise and protect both the SlideMaker and the ac input line Fuses Both ac lines live and neutral are fused providing protection for applications where two live lines are used The fuses are located on the rear panel of the SlideMaker and can be replaced by the customer Power Supply Function The power supply is a self contained unit located on the rear door of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 2 3 Figure 2 2 3 Electronic Power System Components System Control Main card fan p Main 9 Distribution card Housing for transient gt voltage suppressor PR line filters and fuses I Rx X d Power Supply Monitor card on 6985056B The power supply senses and compensates automatically for the ac line voltage as specified for Voltage Tolerances Ac Input Line Voltages under Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS allowing the instrument to operate at different line voltages without the need for manual configuration PN 4276985C 2 2 3 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2
130. vent line Figure 2 5 3 Drying the Aspiration Line for RES1 30 psi reduced DP2 DP1 FD Path Path GENeS System closed closed i Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334116B To aspirate a sample SOL118 opens the pathway to the correct reservoir and VL14 routes 17 5 in Hg to the prepared reservoir to draw sample from the specimen tube through the needle out the vent tubing and into the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 2 5 4 During the SlideMakers aspiration the specimen tube is not vented Figure 2 5 4 Sample Aspiration to RES1 FD 17 5 in Hg vacuum DP2 DP1 FD FD RES2 GENeS System E needle Dispense bellows probe l Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334117A PN 4276985C 2 5 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 4 When the fluid detector FD1 and FD2 for RESI or FD4 for RES2 detect blood in the aspiration line they trigger activation of VL3A and VL3B for RESlor VL4A and VL4B for RES2 closing the aspiration pathway and stopping the flow of blood The volume of blood sample aspirated is about 250 pL Note During aspiration FD2 or FD4 detects the leading edge of the blood sample and FD1 confirms the minimum volume is aspirated During the aspiration time if the SlideMaker does not sense blood in the aspiration line it marks the sample as incomplete and does not make a smear Three successive incomp
131. well as antistatic protection The Main Distribution card is the interface between the Label Printer module and the System Control card routing the control and data signals to and from the Label Printer module via a serial data interface cable Figure 2 8 1 Label Printer Module Components Ribbon out sensor Height adjustment screw Y position adjustment screw 6985016A PN 42769850 2 8 1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE The Label Printer module Receives label data from the Workstation Uses the thermal transfer printing process to print the information onto a label received from a supply roll Peels the label from its backing and applies the label in proper orientation to the appropriate microscope slide To apply a label to the slide a The shuttle moves the slide to the printer position where the shuttle stops momentarily b The label dispenser advances pulling the label over a sharp edge which starts peeling the label off the backing c The peeling end of the label sticks onto the slide d The shuttle reverses directions and starts moving at the same speed as the label dispenser The label continues to unpeel sticking onto the slide During initialization of the SlideMaker 1 4 The Power Supply Monitor card applies power to the Label Printer module to turn the printer on and initialize the printers electronics The printhead cylinder CL4 Figure 2 8 1
132. with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 28 7 2 28 4276985 Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS 30 PSI SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log The SlideMaker stops all mechanical 1 30 psi out of range either loss of Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SM 30 PSI SUPPLY FAILURE 24 SlideMaker 30 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present If AutoStop is OFF yellow ight If AutoStop is O
133. 0 location 2 5 12 RVac chamber VC3 function 2 3 4 2 3 7 location 2 3 3 RVac chamber VC4 function 2 3 4 S safety precautions biological 1 2 1 electronic 1 2 1 troubleshooting 1 2 2 Sample Access and Reservoir module components illustration 2 5 2 function 2 1 2 2 5 11 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 12 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 18 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 19 securing captive screws location 4 1 13 sample acquisition system Dispense 1 Manifold card 2 5 13 Dispense 2 Manifold card 2 5 13 dispense probe mechanism 2 5 12 dispense pump 2 5 12 fluid detector functions table of 2 5 14 fluid detectors 2 5 13 function 2 1 1 2 5 1 rinse block 2 5 13 sensor summary 2 5 16 schematics engineering location of the latest version 6 1 1 recommended for troubleshooting 6 1 1 SELF TESTING 7 4 1 SEN24 slide pusher extended sensor adjusting 4 15 3 See also sensors SEN37 basket index sensor removing illustration 4 26 1 replacing 4 26 1 See also sensors SEN41 vertical slide sensor adjustment 4 11 1 aligning illustration 4 11 1 See also sensors SEN46 gripper overextended sensor aligning 4 23 1 correct adjustment of lever 2 10 2 replacing the flag 4 23 2 PN 4276985C sensor and flag detail illustration 4 23 2 See also sensors sensors active state defined A 4 1 encoder function A 4 6 functions table of A 4 1 infrared interrupting sensors function A
134. 1 VL17 Provides 6 5 in Hg 17 5 in Hg vacuum to first See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT4 and FT3 18 5 PSI Prime Pressure VL18 Provides 5 psi to push sample from reservoir to See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 dispense line 19 Backwash Probe VL19 Provides pressurized 30 psi diluent at the rinse See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 block to rinse the dispense probe 20 Backwash 2 VL20 Provides pressurized 30 psi diluent to rinse the See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 reservoirs and dispense lines 21 30PSI 1 None Solenoid provides 30 psi to first T fitting in See Figure 2 5 2 reservoirs FT4 and FT3 to dry aspiration and reservoir lines 22 30 psi 2 None Solenoid provides 30 psi to second T fitting in See Figure 2 5 2 reservoirs FT8 and FT9 to dry reservoir and dispense lines 23 Vacuum Accum Rinse VL23 Rinses vacuum accumulator tank TK3 See Figure 2 3 1 See Figure 2 3 2 24 Res SW2 RES1 normally None Solenoid switches sample dispense path from open RES1 to RES2 See Figure 2 5 2 25 N A spare Unassigned N A 26 N A spare Unassigned N A A 3 2 PN 4276985C Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name Components Activated QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS No Location Reference Location Reference Components Function 27 Backwash pressure VL27 Provides 30 psi to the reagent tank TK1 to See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2
135. 13 20 23 28 15 V 15V 6 7 14 15 21 22 30 15V 15V 8 9 16 17 24 25 27 29 Ground GROUND 10 6 5 vacuum proportional voltage 5 0 LOW VAC1 represents 8 0 Hg analog in out 11 30 psi proportional voltage 5 0 30PSI represents 35 0 psi analog in out 18 Unregulated vacuum proportional voltage HIGH 5 0 Vdc represents 32 Hg analog in out 19 Analog channel input 17 SPARE 1 26 Analog channel input 18 SPARE 2 J3 NOT USED An N A N A N A option to interface to an EVR The transducer output would replace the LOW_VAC1 signal from J2 J4 Provides the 1 3 4 8 9 11 12 16 Ground GROUND SlideMaker with 5 40 424 V switched 24VSW conditioned and control power 5 13 5 5 supplies 6 14 415 V 15V 7 15 15V 15V PN 4276985C A 2 7 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors Continued Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J5 Provides and 1 Scaled 5 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 5VSCALED receives signals 5 Vdc analog output Com T m 2 5 psi proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc 5PSI represents 8 0 psi analog in out 3 Scaled 24 V supply 4 0 Vdc represents 24VSCALED 24 0 Vdc analog output 4 30 psi proportional voltage 5 0
136. 15 13 2 V to 16 9 V present CR9 5V 4 4 V to 5 6 V present CR8 241 21 6 to 28 1 V present CR10 15V 16 8 V to 13 2 V present Test Points Table A 2 10 Power Supply Monitor Card Test Point Signals TP Signals TP Signals 45VDC TP21 24VDC TP4 PRN_CW Label Printer module s stepper motor TP22 BUFFERED 2 5 VOLTS REFERENCE direction control TP5 5VSCALED 4 0 represents 5 0 Vdc TP23 12 50 VDC COMPARATOR REFERENCE VOLTAGE TP6 15VSCALED 4 0 represents 15 0 TP24 5 0 VDC INTERNAL CONTROL VOLTAGE TP7 PRN_CLK Label Printer module s stepper motor TP25 INVERTED 15V supply clock TP8 POWER HIGH signal good logic LOW 26 When present System Control card may disable signal power failed 24 V supply to SlideMaker TP9 INHIBIT_PWR LOW signal power inhibit TP27 When present System Control card may disable 24 V supply to SlideMaker TP10 24VSCALED 4 0 Vdc represents 24 0 Vdc TP28 INVERTED 15 VDC 4 Vdc represents 15 Vdc TP11 5PSI pneumatic monitor 5 Vdc represents TP30 415VDC 35 0 psi 12 30PSI pneumatic monitor 5 Vdc represents TP31 15VDC 35 0 psi TP13 HIGH_VAC RAW_VAC pneumatic monitor TP32 24 0 through 1K resistor 5 0 Vdc represents 32 Hg TP14 LOW_VAC1 REG_VAC1 pneumatic monitor TP33 15VDC through 1K resistor 5 Vdc represents 20 Hg TP15 Spare 1 analog
137. 17 Sample Access and Reservoir module illustration 8 2 18 Sample Access and Reservoir module table of part numbers 8 2 19 Slide and Smear module illustration 8 2 22 INDEX 7 INDEX Slide and Smear module table of part numbers 8 2 23 Slide Ejector module illustration 8 2 4 Slide Ejector module table of part numbers 8 2 5 Slide Elevator module illustration 8 2 20 Slide Elevator module table of part numbers 8 2 21 smear truck assembly illustration 8 2 26 smear truck assembly table of part numbers 8 2 26 8 2 31 8 2 32 upper cassette transfer mechanism illustration 8 2 24 upper cassette transfer mechanism table of part numbers 8 2 24 pick position defined 2 7 6 4 4 1 setting 4 4 1 PLI function 2 10 2 location 2 10 2 platen elevator motor M2 location 2 10 1 PLEASE DOWNLOAD LST OUTPUT FILE S THERE IS NO SCREEN INFORMATION IN MEMORY 7 4 1 pneumatic enable valves See 30 psi enable valve SOL65 and high vacuum enable valve SOL66 pneumatic power system color coding used 2 3 5 component locations 2 3 1 components 2 3 3 function 2 3 1 pneumatic power acquisition 2 3 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards 2 3 5 pressure regulation and distribution 2 3 2 tolerances A 1 1 vacuum accumulator tank TK3 2 3 4 vacuum regulation and distribution 2 3 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 replacement 4 8 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg card replacement 4 8 1
138. 2 L3 WICK TIME MAN L4 SAVE VALUE SERVICE MENU R1 SPEED 14 FUNCTIONS R2 SPEED2 4 WICK TIME EXIT 13 DRYER TEMPERATURE L2 L DRYER TEMPERATURE 4 LSTATUS screen R4 EXIT TO SPECIAL py SPECIAL FUNCTIONS screen FUNCTIONS DISPLAY TEST L3 DISPLAY TEST SCREEN L1 DRYER MOTOR ON R4 EXIT TO SPECIAL L2 DRYER MOTOR OFF FUNCTIONS SCREEN R1 HEATER ON L4 L4 DRYER FUNCTION TEST R2 HEATER OFF R1 REBOOT PRINTER LL L2 Name of sensor R4 EXIT TO SPECIAL R2 7 SENSOR STATUS 1 selected is displayed FUNCTIONS SCREEN R3 KEYPAD TEST at bottom of screen EXIT RI ial R1 VIEW ERROR R2 RUN MODE _ R4 EXIT TO SPECIAL R2 EXIT FUNCTIONS SCREEN R4 EXIT TO RUN MODE SCREEN L1 PRINT LABEL Len L3 BLEACH SYSTEM EXIT R3 L Left side of screen R Right side of screen R4 PN 42769850 L1 MONITOR ADJUST L2 FLUID DETECTORS L3 L4 R1 R4 EXIT TO MAIN MENU SCREEN QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION MENU TREE L1 FRONT BELT ADVANCE CASSETTES L2 REAR BELT LOCK CASSETTE L3 FRONT REAR BELT UNLOCK CASSETTE Ri POSITION STEP BASKET TEST CONTINUOUS SINGLE HOME SHUTTLE R2 ELEVATOR L1 j HOME OFFSET EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH Ral STOP MOTION L2 DISPENSE OFFSET XX DEFINE SHUTTLE EXIT TO BASKET PRINTER OFFSET XX F CASSETTE SHUT
139. 2 11 Printer Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER CRC Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Three consecutive failures to communicate Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Label E light 2 Ifasample s label is not printed the With the Label Printer 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM PRINTER COMM ERROR Printer If AutoStop is ON red ligh t sample is not used 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on 07 Communication Lost 3 Completed smears are dried and 3 Ifthe message persists CRC Check deposited in a slide basket If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PRINTER FAILURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected a failure in Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Label E light 2 Ifasample s label is not printed the operation 1 Waituntil the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM P
140. 2 4 The power supply transforms the ac voltage to the dc voltages and currents needed by the SlideMaker independent from the GEN S System s or LH 750 System s power and maintains the output regulation even with a line input variation of 10 from nominal The absolute maximum continuous power required by the SlideMaker is 45V 4590 at 5 424V45 at8A 15 5 2 15V 45 at 2 A Input 90 264 Vac Outputs 5 Vdc 24 Vdc 15 and 15 Vdc to the Power Supply Monitor card Power Supply Monitor Card Function The Power Supply Monitor card is located on the rear access panel of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 2 3 The Power Supply Monitor card Monitors the dc voltages from the power supply and provides LEDs to indicate the voltage status e Provides test points for the dc voltages and all critical signals e Provides an audible alarm to indicate a SlideMaker error condition Routes scaled dc voltage signals to the System Control card via the Main Distribution card e Routes dc voltages to the Main Distribution card for distribution Buffers pneumatic enable signals PRES_EN and VAC_EN from the System Control card via the Main Distribution card e Provides the power drivers that control the two pneumatic enable valves SOL65 and SOL66 used to isolate the SlideMakers pneumatic system from the pneumatic system of GEN S System or the LH 750 System Routes pneumatic monitoring signal
141. 2 5 7 2 5 8 2 5 9 2 5 10 2 5 11 2 5 12 2 5 13 2 5 14 2 5 15 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 3 2 6 4 2 6 5 2 6 6 2 7 1 2 192 2 7 3 2 1 4 2 7 5 2 7 6 2 7 7 2 8 1 2 8 2 2 8 3 Warning Label 1 2 2 SlideMaker Modules Not Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 SlideMaker Modules Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 Electronic Power Supply Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power Distribution 2 2 2 Electronic Power System Components 2 2 3 Pneumatic Power System Components in the Rear and Right Side of the SlideMaker 2 3 1 Main Fluidics Module Front View 2 3 3 Main Fluidics Module Rear View 2 3 7 System Control Block Diagram 2 4 1 System Control Card Processor A Block Diagram 2 4 3 System Control Card Processor B Block Diagram 2 4 4 Sample Access and Reservoir Module Components 2 5 2 Dispense Module Components 2 5 2 Drying the Aspiration Line for RES1 2 5 3 Sample Aspiration to RES1 2 5 3 Introducing an Air Bubble into the Sample Line 2 5 4 Advancing the Sample Through RESI 2 5 5 Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 6 Priming the Dispense Line with Sample 2 5 7 Dispensing a Blood Drop onto the Slide 2 5 8 Analytical Station SlideMaker Synchronized Rinse 2 5 9 Drying the Lines to the Vent Chamber 2 5 9 Drying the Needle Vent Lines 2 5 9 Backwashing the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Line 2 5 10 Drying the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Lines 2 5 10 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block 2 5 12 Cas
142. 23 or SEN24 failed The slide pusher attempts to dispense a slide twice before generating this error the first attempt at high speed the second at low e The slide pusher is jammed Slides may be stuck together due to humidity or a broken slide may be preventing a slide from being dispensed e The slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 is blocked or failed 1 2 3 gs Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Open the cover At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to unlock the cassette Carefully try to remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Check for and remove any slides broken or stuck together Manually remove any slides or pieces of slides from the slide ejector mechanism Close the cover Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 2 3 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Open the cover At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to unlock the ca
143. 276985 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 UPGRADING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 2 UPGRADING THE ANALYTICAL STATION GENeS System Tools Supplies Needed Any components needed to meet the System Requirements listed in Heading 3 1 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST Procedure 1 Ifthe Diluter Processor card Diluter 2 card or Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface card in the GEN S System is not the correct version for using a SlideMaker install the correct versions of those cards e To replace the Diluter Processor card refer to Heading 4 6 Analyzer Card and Scope Module Replacement in the Analytical Stations service manual ATTENTION If you replace the Diluter 2 card adjust the bubble blood detectors in the Diluter now while you can still access the left side of the Diluter Refer to Heading 4 55 Bubble Blood Detector Replacement and Adjustment in the Analytical Stations Service Manual To replace the Diluter 2 card or the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface card refer to Heading 4 7 Diluter Card Replacement in the Analytical Stations Service Manual 2 Ifthe lower front cover of the Diluter does not have a cutout for the connection to a SlideMaker a Power down the GEN S System Refer to Heading 4 1 Power Up Power Down in the Analytical Stations Service Manual b Remove the current lower front cover of the Diluter retaining all the captive hardware c Install a new cover ensuring all the captive hardware is transferred to the new cov
144. 3 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options 4 2 1 SlideMaker CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Options 4 2 2 SlideMaker SERVO SYSTEM Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker BASKET TEST Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Options 4 2 5 SlideMaker DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Options 4 2 5 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards 4 8 1 Miscellaneous System Messages 7 2 1 Basket Error Messages 7 2 5 Cassette Error Messages 7 2 9 Communication Error Messages 7 2 12 Dispense Error Messages 7 2 15 Dryer Error Messages 7 2 17 Ejector Error Messages 7 2 22 Fluidics Error Messages 7 2 25 Pneumatics Error Messages 7 2 28 Power Error Messages 7 2 34 Printer Error Messages 7 2 38 Reagent Error Messages 7 2 40 Shuttle Error Messages 7 2 41 Truck Error Messages 7 2 43 Software Installation Errors 7 4 1 Common Categories Used in Master Parts List 8 1 1 Master Parts List A and B 8 1 2 Master Parts List C 8 1 3 Master Parts List D through F 8 1 6 Master Parts List G through L 8 1 8 Master Parts List M 8 1 9 Master Parts List N through 8 1 10 Master Parts List and 5 8 1 11 Master Parts List T and U 8 1 12 Master Parts List V through Z 8 1 14 SlideMaker Modules and Components Illustrated but Not Referenced in Figure 8 2 1 8 2 1 Basket Queue Module See Figure 8 2 2 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue M
145. 3 6706742 PCB Main Distribution 14 6707081 PCB SlideMaker Drivers 1 daughter card for System Control card replaces U25 U26 U35 and U36 15 6707082 PCB SlideMaker Drivers 2 daughter card for System Control card replaces U27 U28 U37 and U38 16 6028777 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dispense 1 Manifold card 16 position 76 cm 30 in L P11 17 6028856 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dispense 2 Manifold card 16 position 76 cm 30 in L P10 18 6854732 Chamber plastic 19 1007924 Manifold 5 psi CP 20 1006763 Manifold CP MF7 21 6232839 Valve solenoid waste 22 6232847 Regulator and flow meter pressure 1 10 psi miniature 23 6232825 Chamber vacuum waste S A PN 4276985C 8 2 15 8 Figure 8 2 9 Rear Door See Table 8 2 9 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS ANS Eg a 5 e TUS Jag gt p co N PN 42769856 8 2 16 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 9 Rear Door See Figure 8 2 9 Item Part Number Description 1 6706561 PCB Power Supply Monitor 2 6805671 Cable harness Pneumatic Monitor cards S A 3 6232660 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 4 6232664 Fitting Luer male lock ring green nylon 5 6706511 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 30 PSI 6 6232665 Fitting Luer male lock ring red nylon 7 6706512 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 PSI 8
146. 37 basket index sensor replacing 4 26 1 SEN41 vertical slide sensor adjusting 4 11 1 SEN46 gripper overextended sensor flag replacing 4 23 1 SEN46 gripper overextended sensor aligning 4 23 1 shuttle brush adjusting the height 4 16 2 shuttle O ring replacing 4 20 2 shuttle setting the dispense position 4 3 4 shuttle setting the home smear position 4 3 1 shuttle setting the printer position 4 3 2 Slide and Smear module removing 4 1 13 Slide Ejector module removing 4 1 4 slide ejector aligning 4 15 3 Slide Elevator module removing 4 1 9 slide elevator platen adjusting the position 4 6 1 slide pusher bars adjusting the vertical position 4 16 1 slide pusher adjusting 4 15 2 slide stripper plate adjusting the position 4 17 1 SlideMaker main compartments accessing 4 1 1 SlideMaker service functions accessing and using 4 2 1 SlideMaker service functions entering the service password 4 2 1 SlideMaker installing 3 1 1 SlideMaker leveling 3 4 6 SlideMaker powering down 4 1 1 SlideMaker securing to the Diluter 3 4 6 SlideMaker shutting down for more than 48 hours 4 13 1 SlideMaker shutting down for transport 4 13 1 smear truck and shuttle guide rods cleaning 4 19 1 smear truck O ring replacing 4 20 1 smear truck checking and adjusting alignment 4 18 2 smear truck setting the pick and wick positions 4 4 1 software installation using a laptop co
147. 4 e Workstation RESET Host A A2B 7334044A 42769850 2 4 3 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL Figure 2 4 3 System Control Card Processor B Block Diagram 0 2 4 PWREAIL J PWRFAL Status Alarm Inter Processor Indicators C icati Diagnos aa ommunication Enc 58 60 Processor B SED Analog ondit x KEY_INT E SEN 56 57 ga Z A ON e gt a 8 CPU AST 33 15 00 V Ref HH 5 o LL T gt 2 10 Ref lt B CONTROL HTR OM Reset 0 gt Heat m D B 0 7 Source Lo ox Cntl CS ACH i ACH 10 V Ref amp C PGB SM MB3 gt EE Decoder CLK_PGB gt gt R ge VCC e Reset a E VI g RAM B AB Reset 8 11 Switch a 128K a en J pu B B lt LE gt Reset Flash 5 ai 5 gt 128K CSROM_B VPP Reg B Control Volt bi S B24 5825 gg QD RD D WR D RES VI S_B21R DSPL amp S B22 SE ES KEYP BUFF 6823 Keypad gt Controller 3 7334043A SM_DSP1 KEY_INT 2 4 4 Analog Inputs Heat Source
148. 4 7 locations figure references A 4 1 logic function A 4 7 magnetic reed switch function A 4 7 manually activated switch function A 4 8 pulsed infrared reflective function A 4 8 reflective infrared function A 4 8 SEN24 slide pusher extended See SEN24 slide pusher extended SEN37 basket index See SEN37 basket index sensor SEN41 vertical slide See SEN41 vertical slide sensor SEN46 gripper overextended See gripper overextended sensor SEN46 temperature function A 4 8 types used on SlideMaker A 4 6 vacuum activated switch function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 7 service function options accessing and using 4 2 1 BASKET TEST options description 4 2 4 CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET options description 4 2 2 DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS options description 4 2 5 DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS options description 4 2 5 MONITOR ADJUST BLOOD DETECTORS options description 4 2 4 PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE options description 4 2 3 SERVO SYSTEM options description 4 2 3 SOLENOID TEST options description 4 2 2 servo motor M1 location 2 7 2 servo system troubleshooting 7 3 1 servo truck See smear truck shipping materials deactivator clip locations illustration 3 4 7 shipping brackets removing 3 4 7 shutdown procedure for extended or long term 4 13 1 PN 4276985C INDEX shuttle cleaning the guide rods 4 19 1 function 2 7 1 location general 2 7 2 position settings and tolerances
149. 5 Remove the Label Printer module from the SlideMaker Main Fluidics Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the electronic component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component l Turnoffthe main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the two screws securing the Main Fluidics module cover and remove the cover If shipping brackets are still installed on the Main Fluidics module remove the four screws two per shipping bracket securing the shipping brackets to the main frame 5 Unfasten the four captive screws securing the Main Fluidics module See Figure 4 1 14 41 11 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 4 1 14 Captive Screws Securing the Main Fluidics Module 7334099A Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Main Fluidics module Remove the Main Fluidics module from the SlideMaker If shipping brackets ar
150. 6 3 5 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 4 1 12 4 8 3 4 9 2 4 10 1 4 13 1 4 13 2 5 2 4 7 1 1 7 1 2 7 2 3 7 2 6 7 2 7 7 2 12 7 2 20 7 2 39 7 2 41 7 2 42 7 2 43 7 2 45 7 2 46 7 2 47 7 2 48 8 2 1 through 8 2 15 8 2 18 8 2 19 8 2 22 8 2 23 8 1 2 through 8 1 12 8 1 14 8 2 21 8 2 26 8 2 27 through 8 2 32 A 3 2 A 3 5 A 3 6 B 1 1 B 1 2 and ABBREVIATIONS 2 Revision C 3 02 Released by CN 036850 0458 GEN S System Software Version SlideMaker 4A2 Workstation 4A2 LH 750 System Software Version SlideMaker LH 1A Workstation 1A2 Revision C updates the installation procedures and associated information to address installation problems experienced during the controlled release of the LH 750 System In addition the engineering schematics have been removed from Chapter 6 and added to a CD ROM in the Service Resource Kit Changes were made on the following pages 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 7 3 3 8 3 3 9 3 3 10 3 3 11 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 4 3 4 6 through 3 4 8 3 4 9 through 3 4 11 3 4 12 through 3 4 13 and 6 1 1 Changes that are part of the most recent revision are indicated in the printed copy by a bar in the margin of the amended page This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions When a subsequent software version affects the information in this document the changes will be included on minor revision change pages or summarized on a Notice of Information Update form and will be releas
151. 6232662 Fitting Luer male lock ring yellow nylon 9 6706515 PCB Pneumatic Monitor Vacuum 10 6232663 Fitting Luer male lock ring blue nylon 11 6706514 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 17 5 in Hg 12 6232666 Fitting Luer male lock ring black nylon 13 6706513 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 5 in Hg 14 2852019 Hardware latch concealed 3 Ib pull up 1 9 x 1 3 in ABS black 15 6232844 Valve solenoid pressure enable 3 way NC 24 Vdc 16 6232644 Fitting quick disconnect internal connector panel 0 125 hose barb 17 6232845 Valve solenoid vacuum enable 3 way NC 24 Vdc 18 4004091 Power supply 19 2707014 Filter line 6 A 250 Vac 400 Hz 190 uA max 20 9921373 Fuse holder 21 2707013 Filter line 6 A 220 V 50 Hz 2 pA leakage 22 5120175 Fuse 6 0 A 250 V 0 25 x 1 25 glass sloblo 23 5105001 Switch rocker dpst 16 A at 250 Vac lighted green neon 24 6706401 Suppressor transient voltage assembly 2 25 6028765 Cable assembly PS Mon Distribution 26 6028775 Cable assembly ribbon flat PS Mon data 26 position 38 cm 15 in L 27 6028755 Cable assembly PS Mon Printer power 28 6028913 Cable assembly pressure and vacuum enable solenoids PN 4276985C 8 2 17 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 10 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Table 8 2 10 6985029B 8 2 18 4276985 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 10 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See F
152. 6805062 Hardware support dispense backwash trough S A 3 6805063 Rinse block dispense self aligning S A 4 1022962 Probe dispense 5 6232755 Cylinder air 1 5 stroke 0 5 bore double acting aluminum PN 4276985 89 95 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS 6985019A Figure 8 2 15 Smear Truck Assembly See Table 8 2 15 Front view Rear view Table 8 2 15 Smear Truck Assembly See Figure 8 2 15 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 7000712 Truck smear assembly 1 1024310 Tubing flex coiled truck CP 2 2527784 Spring compression 0 300 o d x 2 50 x 0 22 w for smear truck 3 6028907 Cable assembly smear truck sensors SEN18 and SEN19 4 1024369 Cylinder lift truck CP 5 1024058 Tubing ribbon double coiled CP 6 2852395 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 38 self locking lift up setscrew 7 6806635 Custom Part tilt lever 8 1024366 Screw shoulder 4 40 0 125 diameter tilt lever screw 9 1024596 Truck smear with ball bearings S A Components Not Illustrated 2512026 O ring smear truck 8 2 26 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 16 Label Printer Module See Table 8 2 16 6985060B Table 8 2 16 Label Printer Module See Figure 8 2 16 Item Part Number Description 1 7000707 Printer assembly 2 2016912 Printhead thermal transfer PN 4276985C 8 2 27 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure
153. 6985C 7 2 31 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action cus Vacuum leak Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker High ligh t activity 2 Loss of vacuum from the pneumatic 1 Check the high unregulated vacuum EV SM HIGH VACUUM SUPPLY FAILURE Vacuum Out Of If AutoStop is ON red light pump PM1 in the Analytical Station s a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt 27 Tolerance Or Not Power Supply PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES Present 3 b While monitoring the high vacuum reading on the screen check for a high vacuum leak 2 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover PNEUMATICS NO HIGH VACUUM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Pneumatic Supply Monitor Vacuum card failure 4 A D converter failure or error WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and tu
154. 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical At initialization time the table containing the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Fluid EN light activity except when in Service mode calibration value gain for the fluid detectors 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM CALIBRATE FLUID DETECTORS Detector Calibration Is If AutoStop is ON red light gomis vad valpe 2 If the message persists E Required a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 3 Service Only Recalibrate the fluid detectors as instructed under Heading 4 9 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 1 No if SlideMaker Log For the first two failures The sample is discarded Fluid detector FD1 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Warning Sjidemaker Fluid EN during blood flow yellow if three consecutive failures occur Afluidics p
155. 7 4 1 leakage current specifications SlideMaker 2 1 4 LEDs locations and functions See specific circuit card LH 750 System modifying for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 3 1 LH 750 System main component layout with SlideMaker installed 3 4 3 space and accessibility requirements with SlideMaker installed 3 1 2 LH SlideMaker closing the main cover 4 1 3 opening the main cover 4 1 2 See also SlideMaker logic sensors function A 4 7 1 location 2 7 2 INDEX 6 M2 location 2 10 1 M3 location 2 11 2 M4 location 2 11 2 M5 location 2 9 1 M6 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 M7 location 2 7 2 magnetic reed switch sensors function A 4 7 voltage and current requirements A 4 7 MAIN COVER OPEN SENSOR 53 7 2 3 Main Distribution card component locations illustration A 2 3 connectors table of A 2 3 function 2 2 5 location 2 2 3 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface card connectors table of A 2 5 function 2 3 8 location 2 3 7 replacement 4 8 1 Main Fluidics module components illustration front view 2 3 3 components illustration rear view 2 3 7 function 2 1 2 2 3 7 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 11 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 12 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 13 securing captive screws location 4 1 12 manifolds MF7 See 30 psi manifold MF7 See 5 psi manifold MF8 manual intended audience 1 1 1 list of abbreviations used ABBREVIATIONS
156. 8 8 2 19 10 Fitting Luer 0 094 i d male 6232435 8 212 14 Fitting Luer external to 0 094 i d hose barb plastic 6232436 8 2 12 13 Fitting Luer female 0 093 hose barb 6232852 8 2 12 15 Fitting Luer internal to 0 063 hose barb 6232827 8 2 12 16 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 6232382 8 2 5 14 8 2 10 5 8 2912 16 8 2 20 10 Fitting Luer male lock ring black nylon 6232666 8 2 9 12 Fitting Luer male lock ring blue nylon 6232663 8 2 9 10 Fitting Luer male lock ring green nylon 6232664 8 2 9 4 8 2 12 11 Fitting Luer male lock ring red nylon 6232665 8 2 9 6 8 1 6 U 42769850C Table 8 1 4 Master Parts List D through F Continued MASTER PARTS LIST PARTS LISTS Description Part Number Figure Item Fitting Luer male lock ring white nylon use with PN 6232436 and PN 6232435 6232434 8 2 12 13 Fitting Luer male lock ring yellow nylon 6232662 8 2 9 8 8 2912 17 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 6232660 8 2 9 3 8 2 12 11 17 Fitting quick disconnect body female 10 tube 6232855 Fitting quick disconnect body male 10 tube 6232853 Fitting quick disconnect elbow insert 1 4 hose barb 6232882 Fitting quick disconnect elbow insert 1 8 hose barb 6232883 Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joint socket 0 25 ball 2523743 8 2 5 12 8 210 1 Fitting quick disconnect internal connector panel 0 125 hose barb 6232644 8 2
157. 8 and SEN59 are activated and de activated very rapidly SEN60 on the other hand is only activated once throughout the entire length of travel and it is easy to miss it 4 Ifthe encoder appears to be defective or if you are unable to eliminate the encoder as the cause of the problem go to the Removal procedure below ATTENTION The new encoder is shipped with the Allen wrench Figure 4 24 1 Encoder already positioned in the setscrew that secures the collar to the Configuration at Shipment lead screw as shown in Figure 4 24 1 If you need to use the Allen wrench to remove the old encoder it is strongly recommended that you refit the Allen wrench into the setscrew of the new encoder before installing it 6985006A Removal 1 Power down the SlideMaker and remove the Label Printer and Slide Ejector modules to access the encoder See Label Printer Module and Cassette Transport Module removal procedures under Heading 4 1 PN 4276985C 4 24 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 2 2 Using the white gear wheel align the black mark on the lead screw with the etched line on the lead screw mounting frame as shown in Figure 4 24 2 Figure 4 24 2 Positioning the Lead Screw for Encoder Replacement White gear wheel Lead screw mounting frame Lead screw 76 6985008A 3 Using a flat blade screwdriver turn the encoder from locked to unlocked See Figure 4 24 3 Figure 4
158. 82 One Y fitting 0 062 i d PN 9909059 for retubing the vent chamber VC19 10 cm 4 in green striped silicone tubing PN 3203026 for retubing the vent chamber VC19 One union fitting 0 125 i d to 0 093 i d PN 6232352 reducer for connecting green striped tubing to vent chamber VC19 0 69 cm 0 27 in of yellow striped silicone tubing PN 3213176 sleeve for tubing on needle vent One housing interface bracket PN 6806035 for 5 SM SlideMaker only One white nylon female Luer fitting PN 6232382 for connecting SOL116 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module to VL116 on the interface bracket Bridge cover PN 1023565 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 1 2 PN 42769850 Remove the SlideMaker interface cover from the lower door of the Diluter Make space in the Diluter for installation of the Sample Access and Reservoir module a Unfasten the captive screws for MF4 and move MF4 as needed for easier access to the area See Figure 3 3 1 b If present remove the cable clamp and the mounting screw securing the grey Diluter 4 card to stain and diff heaters cable to the bottom of the Diluter and dress the cable out of the way 3 3 1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION Figure 3 3 1 Making Space for the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Remove 5006 Remove clamp and mounting Unfasten e captive Screws Unfasten captive screws M
159. 9 16 Fitting T 0 0114 i d white 6216354 Fitting T clear 6805067 8 2 19 13 Fitting T 0 094 i d tubing polypropylene 6232051 8 2 19 2 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 0 062 i d bulkhead 1005697 8 2 12 27 8 2 19 11 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 0 082 i d bulkhead 1018021 8 2 7 16 8 2 10 11 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 10 32 thd 6232038 8 2 7 1 Fitting union 0 093 i d to 0 093 i d bulkhead 1005699 8 2 7 14 8 210 9 Fitting union clear for 0 03 tubing 6805272 8 2 19 1 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d reducer 6232352 8 2 19 6 Fitting Y 0 085 i d 1018245 8 2 19 7 Fluid detector S A 6805569 8 2 5 13 8 2 10 3 Frame S A 6805728 Fuse holder 9921373 8 2 9 20 Fuse 6 0 A 250 V 0 25 x 1 25 glass sloblo 5120175 8 2 9 22 PN 4276985C 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 5 Master Parts List G through L Description Part Number Figure Item Gear spur 48 pitch 120 teeth 2527729 8 2 12 12 Hardware bracket door holder right door hinge CP 1023626 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 1021414 8 2 2 12 8 2 4 6 8 2 12 10 8 2 13 1 Hardware coupling flexible 0 197 i d x 0 500 o d aluminum 2527763 8 2 2 7 8 2 3 16 Hardware hinge display panel CP 6805857 Hardware hinge hidden zinc plate 2523647 Hardware latch concealed 3 Ib pull up 1 9 x 1 3 in ABS black 2852019 8 2 9 14 Hardware mount fluid detector CP 1023417 8 2 5 10 8 210 2 Har
160. 985C 4 12 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN Purpose If the SlideMaker is not operated for 48 hours or more the reagents can dry out and precipitate Use the following shutdown procedure to prevent this problem Tools Supplies Needed 1L deionized or distilled water in a container Empty container for long term shutdown only Red pinch valve deactivator clips for long term shutdown only Procedure 1 Clean the SlideMaker before shutting it down Ifthe SlideMaker will remain in the laboratory on the SlideMaker screen select RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN Let the cleaning reagent remain in the instrument for at least 30 minutes If the SlideMaker will be transported do the flush procedure Refer to the Flush procedure for the SlideMaker in the Online Help system ATTENTION Do not remove the waste pickup tube 2 Remove the diluent and cleaning reagent pickup tubes from their reagent containers and place the tubes in a container of deionized water Note The SlideMaker reagent lines are connected to the same pickup tubes as the Analytical Station reagent lines 3 Cycle deionized water through the reagent lines a Select RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt
161. A Two configurations of the smear truck assembly are currently in use Compare Figures 4 18 2 and 4 18 3 Tools Supplies Needed Five whole blood specimens PN 4276985C 4 18 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 18 2 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments Old Configuration Lift up setscrew Setscrew Tilt lever driving nut Tilt lever Tilt down truck Tilt up setscrew setscrew 7334176B Figure 4 18 3 Smear Truck Assembly Adjustments New Configuration Tilt lever securing eee Lift up setscrew Setscrew Tilt lever driving nut Tilt lever eae ESS G Smear edge setscrew Smear truck 7334189C Tiltup p setscrew 21000 Tilt down position setscrew screw Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the smear truck See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 4 18 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Ensure the SlideMaker is on holding the smear truck in the raised fully horizontal position Check the position of the tilt lever within the tilt lever driving mechanism and verify the gap between the top of the tilt lever and the cylinder body is about 1 mm
162. A 1 2 A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 1 A 2 2 Basket Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 1 A 2 3 Dryer Interface Card Connectors A 2 2 2 4 Dryer Interface Card Test Points A 2 2 A 2 5 Main Distribution Card Connectors A 2 3 A 2 6 Main Distribution Card Test Points A 2 4 A 2 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors A 2 5 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 9 A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors A 2 6 A 2 9 Power Supply Monitor Card LEDs A 2 10 A 2 10 Power Supply Monitor Card Test Point Signals A 2 10 A 2 11 Slide Ejector Interface Card Connectors A 2 11 A 2 12 Slide Ejector Interface Card Test Points A 2 12 A 2 13 Smear Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 13 A 2 14 Smear Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 14 A 2 15 System Control Card Connectors A 2 15 A 2 16 System Control Card LEDs A 2 16 A 2 17 System control Card Test Points A 2 16 A 3 1 Solenoid Functions A 3 1 A 4 1 Sensor Functions A 4 1 A 4 2 SEN8 CASSETTE XFER HOME and SEN30 CASS TRANSIT Functionality A 4 6 PN 4276985C 9 11 CONTENTS 9 iv PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications The fluid detector output voltage ranges for the various fluids are e lt 200 mV blood e 300 mV to 500 mV air 700 mV to 1000 mV diluent During calibration all of the fluid detectors must read gt 0 920 V but lt 0 980 V on diluent Label Print
163. A 1 2 Basket Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card Connectors A 2 2 Dryer Interface Card Test Points A 2 2 Main Distribution Card Connectors A 2 3 Main Distribution Card Test Points A 2 4 Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors A 2 5 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors A 2 6 Power Supply Monitor Card LEDs A 2 10 Power Supply Monitor Card Test Point Signals A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card Connectors A 2 11 Slide Ejector Interface Card Test Points A 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Card Connectors A 2 13 Smear Transport Interface Card Test Points A 2 14 System Control Card Connectors A 2 15 System Control Card LEDs A 2 16 System control Card Test Points A 2 16 Solenoid Functions A 3 1 Sensor Functions A 4 1 SEN8 CASSETTE XFER HOME and SEN30 CASS TRANSIT Functionality A 4 6 xxi CONTENTS xxii PN 4276985 PN 4276985C 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 1 2 MANUAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 Scope 1 1 1 Intended Audience 1 1 1 Organization 1 1 2 Numbering Format 1 1 3 Special Headings 1 1 3 Warning 1 1 3 Caution 1 1 3 Important 1 1 3 Attention 1 1 3 Note 1 1 3 Conventions 1 1 3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 1 Electronic 1 2 1 Biological 1 2 1 Troubleshooting 1 2 2 ILLUSTRATIONS 1 2 1 Warning Label 1 2 2 CONTENTS 1 4276985C INTRODUCTION 1 1 MANUAL DESCRIPTION Scope This manua
164. A 1 2 positions defined 2 7 1 replacing the O ring 4 20 2 service testing and adjusting options 4 2 5 setting the home printer and dispense positions 4 3 1 velocity profile 2 7 2 SHUTTLE CALIBRATE 7 2 41 SHUTTLE DISPENSE SENSOR 7 7 2 41 SHUTTLE PRINTER SENSOR 5 7 2 41 SHUTTLE SENSORS 7 2 42 SHUTTLE SMEAR SENSOR 6 7 2 42 SHUTTLE VACUUM SENSOR 4 7 2 42 shuttle motor M7 location 2 7 2 slide adjusting the label position in the X dimension 4 3 2 adjusting the label position in the Y dimension 4 5 3 label position affected by Label Printer module height 4 5 1 Slide and Smear module alignment considerations 7 3 1 calibration required 2 7 8 components illustration 2 7 2 description 2 7 1 function 2 1 2 2 7 1 input tolerances A 1 2 removing 4 1 13 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 22 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 23 securing captive screws location 4 1 14 sensor summary 2 7 8 shuttle brush adjustment 4 16 2 slide pusher bars adjustment 4 16 1 slide stripper plate adjustment 4 17 1 Slide Transport module 2 7 1 Smear module 2 7 4 smear truck alignment checks and adjustments 4 18 2 smear truck and shuttle guide rods cleaning 4 19 1 smear truck and shuttle O ring replacement 4 20 1 Smear Transport Interface card 2 7 7 INDEX 11 INDEX Slide Ejected Sensor card replacement 4 8 1 Slide Ejector Interface card component locations illustration A 2 11 connectors
165. ACUUM SENSOR 3 7 2 49 truck See smear truck U Unknown Error Code Received From SlideMaher Error Code 7 2 1 upper cassette transfer mechanism components illustration 2 6 5 function 2 6 5 location 2 6 5 removing 4 1 5 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 24 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 24 securing captive screws location 4 1 5 V vacuum tolerances A 1 1 INDEX 15 INDEX vacuum accumulator tank TK3 function 2 3 4 location 2 3 1 vacuum activated switch sensors function A 4 8 vacuum high function 2 3 4 vacuum reservoir See vacuum accumulator tank TK3 vacuum activated switch sensors voltage and current requirements A 4 8 valves pinch deactivator clip locations 3 4 7 pneumatic enable See 30 psi enable valve SOL65 high vacuum enable valve SOL66 See foam trap VC2 See waste chamber VC2 VC3 See RVac chamber VC3 VC4 See vent chamber VC4 vent chamber VC4 function 2 3 7 location 2 3 3 vent line sensing See VLS VLS calibration on the GEN S System B 1 1 calibration on the LH 750 System B 1 1 function on the GEN S System B 1 1 function on the LH 750 System B 1 1 troubleshooting on the GEN S System 1 2 troubleshooting on the LH 750 System B 1 2 W warning definition 1 1 3 WARNING SLIDE FELL FROM DRYER 7 2 4 waste chamber VC2 location 2 3 3 waste collection description 2 3 6 wick position defined 2 7 6 4 4 1 setting 4 4 1 Wor
166. ANALYTICAL STATION Modifying the Aspiration Path LH 750 Systems 1 Connect the tubing from the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the needle assembly area a Remove BD3 the vent line detector from the interface bracket See Figure 3 3 16 Remove and discard the tubing from the top fitting on the needle to the straight leg of the Y fitting FY71 See Figure 3 3 16 c Connect the 13 cm 5 in tubing from VL115 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the straight leg of the Y fitting using 0 64 cm 0 25 in of yellow striped tubing as a sleeve to secure the tubing See Figure 3 3 17 Figure 3 3 16 Removing Tubing from Y Fitting Figure 3 3 17 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting Sample Access and Reservoir module To To VL116 Up NC d Q Y Q 2 Y fitting Pen AG lt go 115 FANN OP 7 Wi I gt RK Hachto 69850680 tubing 6985069C d Remove the fluid detector from the Integration Kit e Route the 23 cm 9 in tubing from VL114 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module through BD3 and then FD1 leaving about 8 9 cm 3 5 in of tubing extending from FDI f Install the fluid detectors on their mounts on the interface bracket 3 3 10 PN 42769850 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION ATTENTION When you install a protective tubing sleeve on the needle vent port if you do not push the sleeve completely onto the fitting it can cause the tubing to kink
167. Adjust Fluid Detectors screen Exiting the screen unlocks the screen functions 7 On the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen select DRY SYSTEM to remove the diluent from the aspirate lines and both sample reservoirs 8 After drying the aspirate lines and sample reservoirs verify that the readings for all the fluid detectors are within the voltage tolerance listed for air in the Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications under Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS e If all of the fluid detectors are within tolerance exit this function and ensure the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification If any of the fluid detectors are outside the tolerance repeat this procedure Verification Cycle 12 whole blood specimens with SlideMaker smears requested on the GEN S System or the LH 750 System and ensure the SlideMaker does not display any fluid detector messages 4 9 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER Purpose Use this procedure to install new software on the SlideMaker using a laptop computer instead of the Workstation Tools Supplies Needed Laptop computer Computer disk with new software Cable for connecting laptop computer to SlideMaker Procedure 1 N Dy 10 11 12 13 14 PN 4276985C Connect the laptop to SlideMaker cable to the COMI port on your laptop computer and place
168. Basket Queue module Install the label roll in the Label Printer module Install the printer ribbon in the Label Printer module 3 4 13 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 14 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 TESTING THE SYSTEM PN 4276985C 1 10 Ensure the System is powered down as instructed under Heading 4 1 in the Analytical Stations Service Manual At the Analyzer a Remove the AMC and change switch SWI1 position 2 to ON the option to use when the SlideMaker is present b Reinstall the AMC card c Remove the DILUTER PROCESSOR card GEN S System or DILUTER CPU card LH 750 System and change switch SW1 positions 6 and 7 to ON the options to use when the SlideMaker is present d Reinstall the DILUTER PROCESSOR or the DILUTER CPU card Power up the System and let the System reset At the Workstation a Turnon the Workstation b Logon as Service user c Select lt gt gt Ea d Select the Instruments tab e Inthe Instrument Detail box select SlideMaker L Inthe System Revisions box enter the SlideMaker information and select g Select h Inthe Enable System Functions box check SlideMaker and select Turn on SlideMaker Calibrate BD3 using the F79 function on the Diluter numeric keypad Ensure the 30 psi readout on the PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES screen is correct a the SlideMaker scre
169. COMMUNICATION ANALYZER CRC 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER TIMEOUT 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION CANNOT PERFORM REQUEST AT THIS TIME 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION FLASH MEMORY 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION ID MISMATCH 7 2 12 COMMUNICATION PC CRC 7 2 13 COMMUNICATION PC TIMEOUT 7 2 13 COMMUNICATION PROC A B 7 2 13 COMMUNICATION RAM ERROR 7 2 14 connections electrical main power cable 3 4 13 electrical system interconnect cable 3 4 4 hydraulic 3 4 11 pneumatic 3 4 11 to circuit cards See specific circuit card cycles Dry description 4 2 3 sequence summary 4 2 6 D diluent connection to SlideMaker illustration 3 4 12 function 2 3 6 PN 4276985C INDEX See also reagent handling system Diluter installing the housing interface bracket illustration 3 3 9 DILUTER PROCESSOR card switch position for SlideMaker 3 5 1 DISPENSE PROBE NOT DOWN SEN 12 7 2 15 DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP SENSOR 11 7 2 15 DISPENSE SENSORS 7 2 16 Dispense 1 Manifold card function 2 5 13 location 2 5 2 replacement 4 8 1 Dispense 2 Manifold card function 2 5 13 location 2 5 2 replacement 4 8 1 Dispense module cleaning or replacing the dispense probe 4 14 1 components illustration 2 5 2 function 2 1 2 2 5 11 removing 4 1 8 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 8 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 9 securing captive screws location 4 1 7 splash shield thumbscrews location 4 1 7 dispense position definiti
170. COULTER Slide Making Modules __ Gm Service Manual PN 4276985C March 2002 Beckman Coulter Inc Miami Florida 33196 2500 USA LEGAL NOTICES Beckman Coulter Inc makes no representation that upon furnishing this service manual the holder of the manual will have the necessary technical capabilities and know how to properly troubleshoot and repair any of the equipment specified in the manual Beckman Coulter Inc assumes no liability whatsoever including consequential and incidental damages resulting from improper operation of Beckman Coulter instruments after maintenance of Beckman Coulter instruments has been performed by persons not employed by Beckman Coulter Inc Furthermore Beckman Coulter Inc assumes no liability whatsoever for any personal injury or property damage resulting from maintenance and or repair of Beckman Coulter instruments performed by persons not employed by Beckman Coulter Inc READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH BECKMAN COULTER TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS WARNINGS CAUTIONS and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows WARNING Can cause injury CAUTION Can cause damage to the instrument IMPORTANT Can cause misleading results Beckman Coulter Inc urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection This may include but it is not limit
171. Communication Error Messages 7 2 12 7 2 5 Dispense Error Messages 7 2 15 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages 7 2 17 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages 7 2 22 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages 7 2 25 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages 7 2 28 7 2 10 Power Error Messages 7 2 34 7 2 11 Printer Error Messages 7 2 38 7 2 12 Reagent Error Messages 7 2 40 7 2 13 Shuttle Error Messages 7 2 41 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages 7 2 43 7 4 1 Software Installation Errors 7 4 1 PN 4276985C 7 CONTENTS Tii PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES The SlideMaker automatically monitors many of its activities and conditions tries to recover when the system does not respond as expected and generates a message to alert the operator when it is unable to recover from the error condition For most error conditions a message is displayed on both the SlideMaker screen and at the Workstation Any messages that are logged at the Workstation appear in the following format date time instrument name operator name message The tables under Heading 7 2 describe the SlideMaker error messages The information in these tables was copied from revision R of the GEN S System Messages PN 0300120 and revision C of the LH 750 System Messages PN 0304633 About the Tables in Heading 7 2 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages The SlideMaker messages are divided into tables by category and within each table are arranged alphabetically by SlideMaker message Any
172. DP2 DP1 FD FD FD RESP GENeS System needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334124B PN 4276985C 2 5 9 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM After the drop of blood is dispensed the SlideMaker backwashes the reservoir and the dispense line Backwashing and drying the reservoir and dispense lines consists of five processes e Diluent rinsing of the appropriate sample reservoir and dispense lines See Figure 2 5 13 30 psi drying of the reservoir and dispense line through the dispense probe and rinse block to waste See Figure 2 5 14 e Refilling the reagent tank TK1 Draining the vent chamber VC4 and the RVac chamber into the waste chamber VC2 e Draining the waste chamber VC2 to the Analytical Station s waste container Figure 2 5 13 Backwashing the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Line v Backwash diluent VC19 DP2DP1 FDS FD 7 RES2 Path GENeS System Dispense closed closed needle probe bellows Rinse Lee block valve valve gt Tones 7334125A Figure 2 5 14 Drying the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Lines 30 psi gt VC19 DP2 DP1 FD OH RES 5 Path Path GENeS em ispense closed needle probe bellows Rinse sd block valve gt waste chamber 7334126A At the appr
173. Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM TIMEOUT BACK FROM OUTPUT Transfer Retract If AutoStop is ON red light slide to make a smear the sample is Ld the E sni the gt off the SlideMaker assette Output Queue module did no FAILURE Timeout not used tract withi llowable ti th 3 Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output 61 Note Unused samples are retract within the allowable time or the i sensor did not detect its retraction because Queue modules discarded following reset 4 Manually push the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted position 3 Completed smears are dried and The upper cassette transfer mechanism to the left deposited in a slide basket is jammed Th 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 4 The SlideMaker stops The cylinder CL9 failed The cassette transfer home sensor SEN8 9 11 on Me olide i sh is blocked or failed 7 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative CASSETTE TRANSFER TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated The cylinder in the output cassette transfer Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No
174. E CYLINDER SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The sensors for the output cassette transfer Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Cassette EN light 2 If the smear truck cannot pick up a Mechanism the mechanism that advances Remove empty cassettes EV_SM_OUTPUT_PUSHER_ Output Queue Is If AutoStop is ON red light slide to make a smear the sample is hee er ones ath 2 Place a full cassette in input queue AO Or Sensor d extended and retracted at the same time 3 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker and continue b ote Unused samples are EE because dec message persists 3 Completed smears are dried and The output cassette retracted sensor a Turn off the SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket SEN15 or the output cassette extended b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation 4 The SlideMaker stops sensor SEN16 is blocked Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List SEN15 or SEN16 failed c Gall your Beckman Coulter Representative CASSETTE EXTEND TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The upper cassette transfer mechanism the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Cassette
175. E INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS No Location Reference Location Reference Components Function 57 Right Xover Cylinder CL2 Moves the slide baskets from the input rear See Figure 2 11 1 See Figure 2 11 1 track to the output front track 58 Left Xover Cylinder CL1 Moves the slide baskets from the output front See Figure 2 11 1 See Figure 2 11 1 track to the input rear track 59 N A spare Unassigned N A 60 Gripper Rel Solenoid Gripper Activates gripper on platen to hold slide when See Figure 2 10 1 See Figure 2 10 2 transferring slide to basket 61 Truck Tilt DWN CL12 Lowers the smear truck to the shuttle position See Figure 2 7 1 See Figure 2 7 6 Note Works in conjunction with SOL56 62 N A spare Unassigned N A 63 Vac Accum Drain None Solenoid drains the vacuum accumulator TK3 to See Figure 2 3 1 the Analytical Station s waste container 64 See SOL118 See SOL118 See SOL118 65 30 psi enable None Controls the acquisition of 30 psi from the See Figure 2 3 1 Analytical Station 66 High vacuum enable None Controls the acquisition of high vacuum from the See Figure 2 3 1 Analytical Station 114 SlideMaker Ndl Ventside Isol VL114 Isolates Analytical Station s needle vent side See Figure 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5 1 Note To test SOL114 use the F05 function on the Diluter numeric keypad 115 SlideMaker Ndl Vent Cham VL115 Closes pathway to Analytical Stations s vent Isol 1
176. E RODS CLEANING 4 19 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT 4 20 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT Purpose Use these procedure to reinstall dislodged O rings or to replace damaged O rings in the smear truck or the shuttle Smear Truck O Ring Installation 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the smear truck See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 Unscrew the tilt lever securing screw and remove the tilt lever See Figure 4 20 1 Figure 4 20 1 Tilt Locking Lever Location and Locking Screw Assembly Tilt lever Tilt lever securing screw 7334191C Tilt the smear truck toward you If an O ring is in place but damaged remove the O ring Install the new or dislodged O ring Cav e Reinstall the tilt lever ensuring the tilt lever is located correctly in the tilt lever driving nut mechanism as shown in Figure 4 20 1 Note For ease of replacement on the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS SOLENOID TEST and energize 50161 releasing the pressure on the truck lift mechanism Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module Ensure the smear truck picks up and deposits the slides correctly Go to Verification PN 4276985C 4 20 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT Shuttle O Ring Ins
177. ED PARTS Table 8 2 12 Slide and Smear Module See Figure 8 2 12 Item Part Number Description 1 6232837 Valve solenoid three on a partitioned manifold S A 2 5115016 Switch vacuum pressure high vacuum 3 6232434 Fitting Luer male lock ring white nylon use with PN 6232436 and PN 6232435 6232436 Fitting Luer external to 0 094 i d hose barb plastic 4 6232435 Fitting Luer 0 094 i d male 5 6028747 Cable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 6 6232833 Cylinder air 2 00 stroke 0 50 bore double acting guided 7 1024058 Tubing ribbon double coiled CP See Figure 8 2 15 item 4 1024310 Tubing flex coiled truck CP See Figure 8 2 15 item 1 8 3505050 Motor dc brushless 24 Vdc 10 K rpm 3 86 oz in 9 6232958 Valve solenoid valve pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 10 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 11 6232660 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 6232664 Fitting Luer male lock ring green nylon 12 2527729 Gear spur 48 pitch 120 teeth 13 2807004 Screw setscrew 6 32 x 0 125 14 6028749 Cable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 15 6232852 Fitting Luer internal to 0 094 hose barb 16 6232827 Fitting Luer internal to 0 063 hose barb 6232382 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 17 6232660 Fitting Luer male to 0 094 i d hose barb polypropylene 6232662 Fitting Luer male lock ring yellow nylon 18 6806079 Brus
178. EDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Purpose This section contains two procedures one for adjusting the slide pusher and one for aligning the slide ejector Use the Slide Pusher Adjustment procedure to ensure the slide pusher ejects the slides smoothly and straight Do the slide pusher adjustment procedure whenever gt You remove and reinstall the slide pusher gt You have slide registration errors you are unable to resolve Use the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure on instruments with the old configuration of the smear truck see Figure 4 18 2 to ensure that when the smear truck picks up the slide the slide is centered on the truck Centering the slide on the smear truck ensures the slide is centered on the shuttle and ultimately that the smear is centered on the slide correctly in the Y dimension as shown in Figure 4 15 1 Figure 4 15 1 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the Y Dimension 7334186C Do the slide ejector alignment on instruments with this old configuration whenever gt smear is not centered on the slide in the Y dimension gt The slide is not centered on the smear truck creating a vacuum leak gt You have adjusted the slide pusher gt Blood smears are skewed Use the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure on instruments with the new configuration of the smear truck see Figure 4 18 3 to ensure that the slide is
179. ENTS 4 21 TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Use this procedure to check the top of form sensor and to adjust the sensor if necessary whenever the label printer cannot find the top of the label Possible symptoms include The printer prints too high or too low on the labels e After a label is printed the next label is protruding from the printhead The SlideMaker generates a printer error message after printing three or four consecutive labels Procedure 1 Using a flashlight check the top of form sensor and the printer drive roller Figure 4 21 1 for stuck labels If labels are stuck in the top of form sensor 1 Remove the labels 2 Verify the printer is working correctly Go to Verification b If labels are stuck on the printer drive roller clean the printer drive roller and the printhead Go to Heading 4 12 PRINTHEAD CLEANING Figure 4 21 1 Label Printer Module Front and Left Side Views Left Side TOP OF FORM SENSOR Printer drive 7 D roller 6985020A Remove the Label Printer module from the SlideMaker See the Label Printer Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 4 21 1 PN 42769850 4 TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 21 2 3 Remove the five screws securing the Label Printer module cover and remove the cover See Figure 4 21 2 Figure 4 21 2 Label Printer Module Securing Screws 73341838
180. ES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Install a T fitting in the waste collection line at the rear of the Diluter and connect the waste tubing from the SlideMaker to the T fitting as shown in Figure 3 4 16 Connect the 30 psi and vacuum tubing to the back of the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 15 Install T fittings in the 30 psi and high vacuum supply lines at the rear of the Diluter and attach the 30 psi and vacuum tubings from the SlideMaker to the T fittings as shown in Figure 3 4 16 Removing the Shipping Bracket from the System Control Card ATTENTION With the exception of the shipping bracket on the left side of the Slide Ejector module all shipping brackets that must be removed are colored red 1 3 Unfasten the four captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Remove the five screws securing the shipping bracket to the front of the System Control card and discard the shipping bracket Close the rear door and reinstall the top cover of the rear compartment Connecting the Main Power Cable Connect the main power cable to the remaining port on the bottom right rear of the SlideMaker and plug the other end of the main power cable into the ac wall outlet Preparing the SlideMaker for Operation 1 2 3 4 PN 4276985C Load slides into a slide cassette and place the cassette in the Cassette Input Queue Place empty slide baskets in the
181. EST screen which displays a list of the sensor numbers and the current state of each sensor Use the arrow prompts to select a sensor The name of the selected sensor is displayed on the bottom of the screen PN 4276985C 4 2 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 1 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options Continued Options Descriptions SOLENOID TEST Displays a list of the solenoid numbers and allows you to turn individual solenoids on and off 1 Use the arrow prompts to move the prompt to the desired solenoid The name of the selected solenoid is displayed on the bottom of the screen 2 Usethe ON and OFF prompts to turn the selected solenoid on or off When a solenoid is ON an asterisk is displayed next to the solenoid number MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Allows access to the FILL DILUENT CHANNEL SELECTION INCREASE VOLTAGE DECREASE VOLTAGE and DRY SYSTEM options See Table 4 2 5 Table 4 2 2 SlideMaker CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Options Options Descriptions ADVANCE CASSETTES Moves the slide cassette in each station to the next slide cassette station 1 Ifa slide cassette is in the slide ejection station this function overrides the locked cassette feature and moves the slide cassette from the slide ejection station to the Cassette Output Queue module 2 Moves a slide cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the slide ej
182. EV_SM_OUTPUT_PUSHER_TIMEOUT_ ERROR 58 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Cylinder Did Not Extend in Time If AutoStop is OFF yellow A ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 fthe smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops mechanism the mechanism that advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output Queue module did not extend in time or the sensor did not detect its extension because e The cylinder CL7 failed The output cassette extended sensor SEN16 failed 1 Remove all cassettes 2 Place a full cassette in input queue 3 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker and to continue 4 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 11 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION ANALYZER CRC Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No n
183. Ensure the customer knows the dispense probe and rinse cup should be cleaned whenever there is evidence of blood build up on the outside of the dispense probe or the inside of the rinse cup or at least once a week 8 At the Cassette Transport assembly observe the transfer of slide cassettes Insert two slide cassettes into the Cassette Input Queue module On the SlideMaker screen select ADVANCE CASSETTES MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt ADVANCE CASSETTES Do several Advance Cassettes cycles to verify smooth error free transfer of the slide cassettes Note As a slide cassette is transferred into the Cassette Output Queue module remove the slide cassette and reinsert it into the Cassette Input Queue module 9 At the Basket Queue module observe the operation of the crossover cylinders a 9 2 2 Gripping a profile basket pusher on the rear belt manually move the rear belt until a profile is located inside the rear belt position sensor SEN31 On the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST Energize and de energize SOL57 and verify The motion of the right crossover cylinder CL2 is smooth When the right crossover arm is retracted the arm is parallel with the frame of the Basket Queue module If you encounter problems ensure the following for the right crossover arm and CL2 screws on the crossove
184. F4 004 005 6985074 c Unfasten captive screws for MF13 If this is a GEN S System field retrofit lengthen the tubing from MF13 to QD5 if necessary 1 Disconnect QD5 See Figure 3 3 1 2 Remove MF13 and replace all of the green and black striped tubing with the same color tubing cut to 13 cm 5 in lengths Note Applying a small amount of cleaning agent on the fittings as a lubricant will aid tubing installation 3 Reconnect QD5 but leave MF13 loose IfSOLI16 is installed next to MF113 as shown in Figure 3 3 1 remove and discard SOL116 1 Remove the screw securing SOL116 2 Disconnect the cable to SOL116 from the Diluter 3 card 3 Remove the tubing from SOL116 to MF113 from both top fittings on MF113 4 Cut the tubing from SOL116 to VL116 about 5 cm 2 in from SOL116 Note This tubing will be connected later in this procedure 3 Remove the red pinch valve deactivator clip from the pinch valve in the Sample Access and Reservoir module 4 Insert the Sample Access and Reservoir module in the space provided in front of QD5 routing the QD8 connector between MF4 and QD4 for later connection to the SlideMaker See Figure 3 3 2 3 3 2 PN 42769850 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION Figure 3 3 2 Inserting and Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Sample Access and Reservoir 6985081C
185. FF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 20 7 2 20 PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The sensors indicate that the slide pusher Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Slide EN light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not bars are both retracted and extended at the Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM SLIDE TRANSFER SENSOR Transfer Sensors If AutoStop is ON red light processed same time because 2 Open the cover FAILURE ERROR Obstructed Or Failed 3 Completed smears within the Dryer The slide transfer retracted sensor SEN 76 module are dried and deposited in a or the slide transfer extended sensor WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can slide basket SEN10 is blocked contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with 4 The slide on the shuttle may not The slide transfer retracte
186. FICATION PROCEDURE Purpose Use this procedure at the end of each service call for the SlideMaker to ensure the SlideMaker is operating and aligned correctly Tools Supplies Needed Several whole blood specimens Smear Template PN 5450459 A copy of this template is provided at the end of this chapter for your use Procedure 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Doa minimum of 12 dry cycles and monitor movement of the slides through the SlideMaker At the slide ejector station ensure The slide is ejected from the slide cassette and is registered correctly The slide is picked up by the smear truck and the right hand edge of the smear truck is about flush with the slide s edge b Atthe home position of the shuttle ensure the smear truck places the slide correctly onto the shuttle c Atthe printer position of the shuttle ensure the label is positioned correctly on the slide d From the printer position ensure the shuttle moves correctly to the dispense position and then to the smear position e Atthe Dryer module ensure the slide is pushed onto the conveyer belt correctly f At the Basket Queue module ensure The slide is dropped from the Slide Elevator module into the slide basket correctly The slide baskets advance incrementally The slide baskets are transferred from the rear track to the front
187. G Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops e Truck lift up sensor SEN18 failed contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK POSITION ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The actual position of the truck differs from Note Press key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck At E light 2 The sample in the reservoir is not the desired position more than 0 25 in This Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM SERVO_EXCESSIVE_POSITION_ Improper Position If AutoStop is ON red light used can be caused by 2 Open the cover ERROR Sensors 58 59 60 Note Unused samples are Interference with truck motion 44 discarded following reset e Encoder failure
188. If No Cassette Is Present In The Input Queue Then Add Loaded Cassette 7 2 10 important definition 1 1 3 INCOMPLETE ASPIRATION 7 2 2 infrared interrupting sensors function A 4 7 voltage and current requirements A 4 7 installation instrument modifying the GEN S System 3 3 1 modifying the LH 750 System 3 3 1 preinstallation checklist 3 1 1 preparing the system for operation 3 4 13 testing the system 3 5 1 unpacking and connecting the SlideMaker 3 4 1 upgrading GEN S System for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 2 1 installation software error messages 7 4 1 using a laptop computer 4 10 1 instrument See SlideMaker J jumper settings See specific circuit card K Keypad and Display module function 2 1 2 2 4 5 INDEX 5 INDEX location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 10 unlatching for viewing on the GENS SM SlideMaker 4 1 2 unlatching for viewing on the LH SlideMaker 4 1 2 L Label Printer Communication Timeout 7 2 38 Label Printer module adjustment procedures 4 5 1 cleaning the printhead 4 12 1 components illustration 2 8 1 description 2 8 1 field adjustments 2 8 3 function 2 1 2 2 8 1 printhead cylinder location 2 8 2 removing 4 1 10 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 27 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 27 securing captive screws location 4 1 10 4 1 11 sensor summary 2 8 3 labeling position See print position LANGUAGE SUPPORT TOOL VERSION IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH SYSTEM SOFTWARE
189. If the smear truck cannot pick up a indicate 2 Open the cover RUN slide to make smear the sample is The slide pusher is jammed 3 At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to not used The motor is defective unlock the cassette Note Unused samples are e The slide pusher retracted sensor 4 Carefully try to remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Check discarded following SEN23 is blocked or failed for and remove any slides broken or stuck together 4 Any further sample in a reservoir is 5 Manually remove any slides or pieces of slides from the slide ejector mechanism not processed 5 Completed smears are dried and 07201088 cover deposited in a slide basket 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input an 6 The SlideMaker stops 8 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 9 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 22 7 2 22 PN 4276985C Table 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop
190. J2 J9 6 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism extended PN 4276985C 2 6 7 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Table 2 6 1 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors Continued SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 17 Register X cleared Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J20 J9 17 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register X arm fully Figure 2 6 3 cleared the truck path 20 Register Z forward Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J21 J9 4 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register Z arm is fully Figure 2 6 3 forward no slide is available for pickup 21 Cassette locked Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J3 J9 7 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked cassette locked Figure 2 6 4 22 Cassette unlocked Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J4 J9 8 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked cassette unlocked Figure 2 6 4 23 Slide pusher retracted Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J5 J9 9 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector retracted Figure 2 6 4 24 Slide pusher extended Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J6 J9 10 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked slide ejector extended Figure 2 6 4 25 Slide registered Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J7 J9 11 See Figure 2 6 2 or Blocked left side
191. JY p vl jer lt 6 4 8 2 30 6985065B PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 19 Chokes and Fittings See Figure 8 2 19 Item Part Number Description 1 6805272 Fitting union clear for 0 03 tubing 2 6232051 Fitting T 0 094 i d tubing polypropylene 3 6805067 Fitting T clear 4 6232697 Fitting choke pneumatic brown 0 006 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 5 6232158 Choke pneumatic orange 0 006 orifice 0 062 i d barbed ends 6 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d reducer 7 1018245 Fitting Y 0 093 i d to 0 125 to 0 125 i d tubing white 8 6232829 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 9 1005699 Fitting feed thru metal 0 093 i d tubing w 10 32 thd 10 1016486 Fitting feed thru isolator white 11 1005697 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 0 062 i d bulkhead PN 4276985C 8 2 31 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 20 Common Valves See Table 8 2 20 6985066B Table 8 2 20 Common Valves See Figure 8 2 20 Item Part Number Description 1 1008315 Valve pinch deactivator clip red holds pinch valve open 2 6855763 Valve pinch white standard 3 1017501 Valve pinch mount 4 2826030 Washer I tooth 47 0 47 i d x 0 60 o d x 0 020 thk 5 6216012 Washer cylinder 0 500 i d x 0 562
192. Main Distribution J14 N A Closed zinitiates software controlled reset closed momentarily open normally 14 Spare interlock N A Slide Ejector Interface J22 J9 1 15 OUTPUT CASS RETR Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J1 J9 5 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism retracted cassette in home or rest position 16 OUTPUT CASS EXTD Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J2 J9 6 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism extended cassette fully pushed to output position 17 REGISTER X cleard Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J20 J9 17 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register X arm fully Figure 2 6 3 cleared the truck path 18 TRUCK LIFT UP Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 3 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift up Interface Figure 2 7 7 19 TRUCK LIFT DOWN Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 5 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift down Interface Figure 2 7 7 20 REGISTER Z FORWARD Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J21 J9 4 See Figure 2 6 1 or Blocked register Z arm is fully Figure 2 6 3 forward no slide is available for pickup 21 CASS LOCKED Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J3 J9 7 See Figure 2 6 2 or Figure 2 6 4 Blocked cassette locked A 4 2 PN 4276985C Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES
193. Main Fluidics Interface Card A 2 5 Connectors A 2 5 Power Supply Monitor Card A 2 6 Connectors A 2 6 LEDs A 2 10 Test Points A 2 10 Slide Ejector Interface Card A 2 11 Connectors A 2 11 Test Points A 2 12 Smear Transport Interface Card A 2 13 Connectors A 2 13 Test Points A 2 14 System Control Card A 2 15 Connectors A 2 15 Jumpers A 2 15 LEDs A 2 16 Test Points A 2 16 SOLENOID FUNCTIONS A 3 1 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 4 SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A 4 1 Sensor Table A 4 1 Types and Requirements of Sensors Used A 4 6 Encoder Sensors A 4 6 Infrared Interrupting Sensors A 4 7 Logic Sensors A 4 7 Magnetic Reed Switch Sensors A 4 7 Manually Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 Pulsed Infrared Reflective Sensors A 4 8 Reflective Infrared Sensors A 4 8 Temperature Sensor A 4 8 Vacuum Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 A 5 MENU TREE A 5 1 B VENT LINE SENSING VLS B 1 1 BJ VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING B 1 1 Function B 1 1 VLS Diluent Error B 1 1 VLS Air Error B 1 1 Calibration B 1 1 Diluent Prime and Calibration B 1 1 Diluent and Air Checking B 1 2 Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry B 1 2 Troubleshooting and Servicing B 1 2 ABBREVIATIONS ABBREVIATIONS 1 INDEX INDEX 1 TRADEMARKS PN 4276985C XV CONTENTS xvi ILLUSTRATIONS 1 2 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2 1 2 2 4 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 5 3 2 5 4 2 5 5 2 5 6
194. N red light activity pressure or excessive pressure from the pneumatic pump in the Analytical Station s Power Supply Loss of pressure occurs if the 30 psi line to the SlideMaker is disconnected or if the pneumatic pump fails Excessive pressure occurs if the 30 psi regulator RG1 in the Power Supply is set too high or if the diaphragm in RG1 is ruptured Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card failure A D converter error or failure 1 Check the 30 psi a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 30 psi reading on the screen check for a 30 psi leak 2 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars a
195. NCTIONS AND TYPES The SlideMaker uses over 60 sensors to monitor its functions Table A 4 1 lists the number and electrical mnemonic of each sensor in numeric order the type of sensor used and its active state the interface card the sensor is connected to and the location of its output signal from that interface card For more information about the types of sensors used in the SlideMaker and their current and voltage requirements see Types and Requirements of Sensors Used at the end of this section The active state of a sensor is the state when the sensor is performing its intended function The active state is indicated by an asterisk on the Sensor Status screen MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt SENSOR STATUS or MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt RUN SERVICE gt gt SCAN SENSOR TEST Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 1 SERVO REVERSE LIMIT Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J10 J6 7 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at reverse limit Interface 2 SERVO FORWARD LIMIT Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J11 J6 8 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at forward limit Interface 3 TRUCK VACUUM Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J12 J6 9 See Figure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum present Interface 4 SHUTTLE VACUUM Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J13 J6 10 See Figure 2 7 1 Cl
196. Not Down If AutoStop is ON red light processed on the slide and to backwash 2 Open the cover 80 Sensor 12 3 Completed smears are dried and The dispense probe is not down at the correct deposited in a slide basket times in the cycle or the sensor does not WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops detect the probe is down because contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with The dispense probe is stuck care and avoid skin contact The mechanism that pushes the dispense SE probe down is not receiving sufficient If a slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide pressure Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if e Probe down sensor SEN12 failed possible 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP SENSOR 11 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The dispense probe must be up for the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM PROBE NOT UP ERROR 79 SlideMaker Dispe
197. O TIMEOUT ERROR Not Complete Move If AutoStop is ON red light used perform the operation If the operation is not the cover 47 Note Unused samples are completed within the allocated time a discarded following reset timeout error occurs WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 3 Completed smears are dried and This could indicate the truck motor contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with deposited in a slide basket Slipped care and avoid skin contact E Eme 3 Remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station Failed 4 Remove any glass slides or pieces of slides from slide ejector mechanism 5 Checkthe slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 6 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 7 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 8 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK FORWARD SENSOR 2 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical At truck initialization Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMake
198. OF LABELS 7 2 38 PRINTER OUT OF RIBBON 7 2 39 PRINTER TEMPERATURE 7 2 39 PRINTER TOP OF FORM 7 2 39 Printer module See Label Printer module printer position See print position procedures 30 psi checking supply and adjusting transducer 4 27 1 Basket Queue module checks and adjustments 4 25 1 Basket Queue module removing 4 1 3 Cassette Input Queue module removing 4 1 4 Cassette Output Queue module removing 4 1 7 Cassette Transport module removing 4 1 4 circuit cards replacing 4 8 1 Dispense module removing 4 1 8 dispense probe cleaning or replacing 4 14 1 dispense pump adjusting volume 4 7 1 Dryer module removing 4 1 9 encoder replacing 4 24 1 fluid detectors calibrating 4 9 1 general guidelines 4 1 1 Keypad and Display module removing 4 1 10 Keypad and Display module unlatching for viewing 4 1 2 label position on the slide adjusting in the X dimension 4 3 2 label position on the slide adjusting in the Y dimension 4 5 3 Label Printer module adjusting the height 4 5 1 Label Printer module removing 4 1 10 main cover closing GEN S SM SlideMaker 4 1 3 main cover closing LH SlideMaker 4 1 3 main cover opening 5 SM SlideMaker 4 1 2 main cover opening LH SlideMaker 4 1 2 Main Fluidics module removing 4 1 11 printhead cleaning 4 12 1 Sample Access and Reservoir module removing 4 1 12 SEN24 slide pusher extended sensor adjusting 4 15 3 PN 4276985C INDEX SEN
199. PN 4276985C PN 4276985C CONTENTS ra 8 PARTS LISTS 8 1 1 8 1 MASTER PARTS LIST 8 1 1 8 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS 8 2 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 8 2 1 Main SlideMaker Modules Illustrated 8 2 1 8 2 2 Basket Queue Module See Table 8 2 2 8 2 2 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Table 8 2 3 8 2 4 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 See Table 8 2 4 8 2 6 8 2 5 Dispense Module See Table 8 2 5 8 2 8 8 2 6 Dryer Module See Table 8 2 6 8 2 10 8 2 7 Main Fluidics See Table 8 2 7 8 2 12 8 2 8 Rear Compartment See Table 8 2 8 8 2 14 8 2 9 Rear Door See Table 8 2 9 8 2 16 8 2 10 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Table 8 2 10 8 2 18 8 2 11 Slide Elevator Module See Table 8 2 11 8 2 20 8 2 12 Slide and Smear Module See Table 8 2 12 8 2 22 8 2 13 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism and Encoder See Table 8 2 13 8 2 24 8 2 14 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Table 8 2 14 8 2 25 8 2 15 Smear Truck Assembly See Table 8 2 15 8 2 26 8 2 16 Label Printer Module See Table 8 2 16 8 2 27 8 2 17 Covers and Doors on the GEN S SM SlideMaker Table 8 2 17 8 2 28 8 2 18 Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker See Table 8 2 18 8 2 29 8 2 19 Chokes and Fittings See Table 8 2 19 8 2 30 8 2 20 Common Valves See Table 8 2 20 8 2 32 TABLES 8 1 1 Common Categories Used in Master Parts List 8 1 1 8 1 2 Master Parts List A and B 8 1 2 8 1 3 Master Parts List C 8 1 3 8 1 4 Master Parts Li
200. Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 2 5V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker 2 5V A light activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker EV SM 2 5V SUPPLY FAILURE Supply Out Of If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Open the cover 15 Tolerance Or Not Present WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative POWER 5V SUPPLY No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow e Ifthe 5 V supply is out of tolerance Power supply failure or short circuit 1 Turn off the SlideMaker Internal Message Code Description
201. RINTER FAILURE Printer Failure If AutoStop is ON red light sample is not used 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on 31 3 Completed smears are dried and 3 Ifthe message persists deposited in a slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker 4 The SlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PRINTER INITIALIZATION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Problem with the Label Printer module at Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Label E light activity initialization due to 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM PRINTER RESET ERROR Printer Initialization If AutoStop is ON red light Memory checksum failure 2 If the message persists 37 Failure gt RAM memory failure a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PRINTER NO COMMUNICATION No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated No response from the Label Printer module 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Internal Message Code Description and No
202. S Setting the Printer Offset Purpose The printer offset ensures the label is positioned correctly in the X dimension near the right edge of the slide but not over the end See Figure 4 3 2 Check the print position if a laboratory changes its source of glass slides as the length of the new slides may be different Figure 4 3 2 Checking the Label Positions in the X Dimension 7334089 ATTENTION The pick and wick adjustments affect the placement of the slide on the shuttle and therefore can affect the location of the slide in the print position 1 Before checking the print position verify the pick and wick positions are correct See Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS ATTENTION The height of the Label Printer module affects the position of the labels on the slide and should be checked before adjusting the printer offset 2 Ensure the height of the Label Printer module is correct See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment under Heading 4 5 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 3 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure the printer label is located on the slide as shown in Figure 4 3 2 e If the label is in the correct location you do not need to adjust the printer offset Go to Verification If the label extends into the smear area or over the end of the slide adjust the printer offset Go
203. SOR 1 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical At truck initialization Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck E light activity Truck is jammed or binding 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker SM REAR LIMIT NOT FOUND ERROR Reverse Motion If AutoStop is ON red light Encoder failed 2 Ifthe message persists 40 Sensor 1 Truck motor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker e Truck reverse limit sensor SENT failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK SENSOR ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The truck lift up sensor SEN18 and the truck Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Reports EN light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is lift down sensor SEN19 indicate the smear 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM TRUCK LIFT SENSOR ERROR Slide Truck Sensor If AutoStop is ON red light discarded truck is both up and down 2 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 121 Failure 3 Completed smears are dried and SEN18 or SEN19 failed 3 If the message
204. STEM Options Options Descriptions RESET SERVO SYSTEM Initializes the servo controller chip the truck proceeds to the servo reverse limit sensor the servo forward limit sensor and the index position DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Allows access to START PICK SEQUENCE DEFINE PICK OFFSET MOVE LEFT MOVE RIGHT START WICK SEQUENCE DEFINE WICK OFFSET and MOVE SPEED See Table 4 2 8 EXERCISE SERVO PATH Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module as follows to check the functioning of the servo path sensors to the clearance position then to the pick position then to the clearance position then to the wick position to do a slow default servo trajectory profile and finally to the clearance position PERFORM SERVO PROFILE Displays the SERVO PROFILE screen with the following options SERVO PROFILE Switches between the SLOW and FAST default servo trajectory acceleration and velocity profiles RUN PROFILE Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the wick position moves the spreader slide the fixed length determined by the SERVO PROFILE selection collects the position data during the trajectory movement and compares the data to expected position data ADV SERVO TO CLEARANCE POS Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the absolute clearance position a fixed default distance from the pick position Table 4 2 4 SlideMaker PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Options Options Desc
205. SV module to the interface bracket and connect the tubing to the bottom of VL116 See Figure 3 3 7 Figure 3 3 7 Connecting Actuator Tubing to VL116 tubing A from SOL116 2 bracket Sample Access and Reservoir module BSV module 6985038C 4 Install the interface bracket on the BSV module as shown in Figure 3 3 8 Figure 3 3 8 Installing the Interface Bracket Captive screws Wd Interface 798 bracket BSV module 73341098 PN 42769856 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 5 Connect the tubing from the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the needle assembly area a Connect the 13 cm 5 in tubing from VL115 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the support leg of a Y fitting using 0 64 cm 0 25 in of yellow striped tubing as a sleeve to secure the tubing See Figure 3 3 9 b Remove the tubing and Y fitting previously connecting the needle vent fitting to VC19 See Figure 3 3 10 Note This step leaves the green striped silicone tubing through VL25 unattached and a port on VC19 open Figure 3 3 9 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting Figure 3 3 10 Removing Tubing from Needle Vent to VC19 Sample Access and Reservoir module Attach Y fitting VL115 Needle vent fitting 6985082C Remove Remove tubing Y fitting From 6985039B PN 4276985C 3 3 7 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION c Connect the green striped t
206. Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker 10V light activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker EV SM 10V REFERENCE FAILURE Supply Out Of If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Open the cover 17 Tolerance Or Not Present WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact POWER 10V REFERENCE Yes SlideMaker Log E If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker 15V light activity A D converter error 1 Tur
207. See Figure 2 5 1 chamber VC19 and to diluent supply See Figure 2 5 1 Note To test SOL115 use the F05 function on the Diluter numeric keypad 116 SlideMaker Ndl Vent Cham VL116 Closes pathway to Analytical Station s vent Isol 2 See Figure 33 13 chamber VC19 See Figure 2 5 1 Note To test SOL116 use the F05 function on the Diluter numeric keypad 117 1st Aspiratation Line Isol VL117 Closes SlideMaker aspiration line See Figure 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5 1 Note To test SOL117 use the F05 function on the Diluter numeric keypad 118 Reservoir SW1 RES1 None Solenoid switches sample aspiration pathway normally open See Figure 2 5 1 from RES1 to RES2 Note To test SOL118 use the F05 function on the Diluter numeric keypad PN 4276985C A 3 5 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name Components Activated No Location Reference Location Reference Components Function 119 spare Unassigned N A 120 2nd Aspiration Line Isol VL120 Closes SlideMaker aspiration line VL120 is a See Figure 2 5 1 See Figure 2 5 1 fail safe for VL117 in case the driver for SOL117 fails VL120 is in line with VL117 and opens and closes at the same time as VL117 Note To test SOL120 use the F05 function on the Diluter numeric keypad A 3 6 PN 42769850 A 4 SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Sensor Table QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FU
208. SlideMaker an optional peripheral unit for the LH 750 System interface with the Power Supply the Analyzer the Diluter and the Workstation e Power Supply Provides the pneumatic power for the SlideMaker Analyzer Controls cycle timing and instrument status e Diluter Allows acquisition of whole blood samples for the SlideMaker via the needle e Workstation Allows customers to select which whole blood samples are processed for slides Systems The SlideMaker comprises several systems each performing a specific function This chapter includes a description of the following systems Electronic Power Develops monitors and distributes dc voltages See Heading 2 2 e Fluidic Acquires regulates monitors and distributes vacuums and pressures monitors and distributes diluent and cleaning agent and collects waste See Heading 2 3 System Control Controls the operation of the SlideMaker See Heading 2 4 Sample Acquisition Acquires and dispenses whole blood samples from the specimens being processed by the Analytical Station See Heading 2 5 Smear Processing Prepares stain ready whole blood smears See Headings 2 6 2 7 2 8 2 9 2 10 and 2 11 Modules Many of the components in the SlideMaker are grouped physically by function into modules that are easily removed for repair or replacement Table 2 1 1 lists these modules briefly describes their functions and references the appropriate heading
209. Smear Truck Assembly Old Configuration 2 7 5 2 7 7 Smear Truck Assembly New Configuration 2 7 6 2 8 1 Label Printer Module Components 2 8 1 2 8 2 Printhead Cylinder Solenoid 2 8 2 2 8 3 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 2 8 3 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components 2 9 1 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Components 2 10 1 2 10 2 Dryer Module and Slide Elevator Module Component Interaction 2 10 2 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Components 2 11 2 TABLES 2 1 1 SlideMaker Modules 2 1 2 2 3 1 Fluidic System Sensors 2 3 8 2 5 1 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors 2 5 14 2 5 2 Sample Acquisition System Sensors 2 5 16 2 6 1 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors 2 6 7 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Sensors 2 7 8 2 9 1 Dryer Module Sensors 2 9 3 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Sensors 2 10 3 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Sensor 2 11 3 PN 42769850 2 V CONTENTS 2 vi PN 4276985C 2 1 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION TO THE SLIDEMAKER Summary This section briefly describes the GEN S SM SlideMaker and the LH SlideMaker their functions systems and modules and references the appropriate customer documents and or headings within this document for details Function The SlideMaker creates a blood smear on a clean microscopic slide using a segment of a blood sample aspirated by the Analytical Station Description Overview The GEN S SM SlideMaker an optional peripheral unit for the GEN S System and the LH
210. System 3 2 1 3 3 MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 3 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 3 1 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 1 Modifying the Aspiration Path GENeS Systems 3 3 5 Modifying the Aspiration Path LH 750 Systems 3 3 10 34 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 4 1 Unpacking and Positioning the SlideMaker 3 4 2 Connecting the System Interconnect Cable 3 4 4 Securing the SlideMaker to the Diluter GEN S System Only 3 4 6 Removing the Quick Disconnect Shipping Bracket LH 750 System Only 3 4 6 Leveling the SlideMaker 3 4 6 Removing the Deactivator Clips 3 4 6 Removing Shipping Brackets from the Dispense Main Fluidics and Slide Ejector Modules 3 4 7 Installing the Main Fluidics Module Cover 3 4 8 Installing the Sample Reservoirs 3 4 8 Installing the Splash Shields 3 4 11 Connecting the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Lines 3 4 11 Removing the Shipping Bracket from the System Control Card 3 4 13 Connecting the Main Power Cable 3 4 13 Preparing the SlideMaker for Operation 3 4 13 35 TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 1 ILLUSTRATIONS 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the GEN S SM SlideMaker 3 1 1 3 1 2 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the LH SlideMaker 3 1 2 3 3 1 Making Space for the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 2 3 3 2 Inserting and Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 3 3 3 3 3 Installing the Sample Access and Reservoir Modul
211. System Control Card A 2 15 Connectors A 2 15 Jumpers A 2 15 LEDs A 2 16 Test Points A 2 16 SOLENOID FUNCTIONS A 3 1 CONTENTS 9 ii 4 SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A 4 1 Sensor Table A 4 1 Types and Requirements of Sensors Used A 4 6 Encoder Sensors A 4 6 Infrared Interrupting Sensors A 4 7 Logic Sensors A 4 7 Magnetic Reed Switch Sensors A 4 7 Manually Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 Pulsed Infrared Reflective Sensors A 4 8 Reflective Infrared Sensors A 4 8 Temperature Sensor A 4 8 Vacuum Activated Switch Sensors A 4 8 A 5 TREE A 5 1 VENT LINE SENSING VLS B 1 1 Function B 1 1 VLS Diluent Error B 1 1 VLS Air Error B 1 1 Calibration B 1 1 Diluent Prime and Calibration B 1 1 Diluent and Air Checking B 1 2 Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry B 1 2 Troubleshooting and Servicing B 1 2 ILLUSTRATIONS A 2 1 Basket Interface Card Components A 2 1 A 2 2 Dryer Interface Card Components A 2 2 2 3 Main Distribution Card Components A 2 3 A 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card Components A 2 6 A 2 5 Slide Ejector Interface Card Components A 2 11 2 6 Smear Transport Interface Card Components A 2 13 A 2 7 System Control Card Components A 2 15 5 1 SlideMaker Menu Summary A 5 1 TABLES A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 A l 2 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 A 1 3 Shuttle Position Nominal Settings A 1 2 A 1 4 Power Supply Voltage Tolerances
212. T INDEX Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J8 J7 13 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked blocked 2 1 V unblocked 3 4 V slide insertion space occupied Slide is in the basket at this position or the basket is not in position to receive a slide 38 Spare N A Smear Transport J35 J6 1 Interface Basket Transport J9 J7 14 Interface 39 LEFT XOVER HOME Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J10 J7 15 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked left crossover Interface cylinder at home position 40 RIGHT XOVER HOME Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J11 J7 16 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked right crossover Interface cylinder at home position 41 VERTICAL SLIDE Reflective infrared Dryer Interface J5 J8 5 See Figure 2 10 1 Reflection slide present in drop position of basket 42 Spare N A Dryer Interface J4 J8 6 43 Spare N A Dryer Interface J15 J8 7 A 4 4 PN 4276985C Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 44 PLATEN ELEV UP Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J11 J8 8 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is up platen is horizontal 45 PLATEN ELEV DOWN Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J10 J8 9 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is do
213. T fitting in RES2 FT9 See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 port 1 PN 4276985C A 3 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference Components Function 8 Primed Sample Isol VL8 Closes dispense line to isolate sample after See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 priming 9 Dispense pump 1 DP1 Dispenses a 4 0 uL blood drop for single slide See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 mode and first slide in dual slide mode 10 Dispense pump 2 See Figure 2 5 2 DP2 on original SlideMakers See Figure 2 5 2 Dispenses a 4 0 uL blood drop for second slide in dual slide mode VL10 on current SlideMakers See Figure 2 5 2 Closes pressure line from SOL22 Acts as a fail safe if SOL22 fails in the open position 11 N A spare Unassigned N A 12 spare Unassigned N A 13 N A spare Unassigned N A 14 RVAC 2 VL14 Provides 6 5 in Hg 17 5 in Hg vacuum to second See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT8 and FT9 15 Vent 2 VL15 Provides vent atmospheric pressure to second See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT8 and FT9 16 Vent 1 VL16 Provides vent atmospheric pressure to first See Figure 2 5 2 See Figure 2 5 2 T fitting in reservoirs FT4 and FT3 17 RVAC
214. TEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Smear Transport Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 6 and described in Tables A 2 13 and A 2 14 respectively Calibration of the Slide Positions in the Slide and Smear Module Calibrating the Shuttle Positions The home printer and dispense offsets are used to adjust the smear printer and dispense positions of the shuttle respectively To verify and adjust these shuttle positions see Heading 4 3 Calibrating the Smear Truck Positions The pick and wick offsets are used to adjust the pick and wick positions of the smear truck respectively To verify and adjust these smear truck positions see Heading 4 4 Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Slide and Smear module are listed in Table 2 7 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 1 Servo reverse limit Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J10 J6 7 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at reverse limit Interface 2 Servo forward limit Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J11 J6 8 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked truck at forward limit Interface 3 Truck vacuum Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J12 J6 9 See Fig
215. TLE BASKET REFERENCE POS TEST SCREEN SHUTTLE VACUUM EXIT TO SERVICE ENABLE DISABLE FUNCTIONS SCREEN START CYCLE STEP LEFT L2 STOP CYCLE STEP RIGHT CYCLE SINGLE CONTINUOUS RESET SHUTTLE OFFSET R4 L EXIT TO CASSETTE SHUTTLE EXIT TO CASSETTE BASKET SCREEN SHUTTLE BASKET SCREEN L1 j RESET SERVO SYSTEM 1 12 DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS servo ss E ci E wor son R1 START WICK SEQUENCE R2 ADV SERVO TO CLEARANCE POS Rif RUN PROFILE WISK OFSET R4 EXIT TO SERVICE EXIT TO SERVO SYSTEM MOVE SPEED FUNCTION SCREEN FUNCTION SCREEN SLOW MEDIUM FAST R4 l EXIT TO SERVO SYSTEM p SLIDE CYCLE FUNCTIONS SCREEN l PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE SINGLE CONTINUOUS L2 f SLIDE EJECT L3 f STOP CYCLE Rif DRY CYCLE EXIT TO SERVICE FUNCTIONS SCREEN VIEW PRINTER STATUS screen EXIT TO RUN SERVICE SCREEN VIEW PRINTER STATUS SCAN SENSOR TEST PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES INITIALIZE MECHANISM TS EXIT TO SERVICE Name ofisensor FUNCTION SCREEN M 1 selected is displayed at bottom of screen gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES screen L4 Name of solenoid R4 EXIT selected is displayed at bottom of screen EXIT TO RUN SERVICE SCREEN ON OFF EXIT TO SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen FILL DILUENT CHANNEL SELECTION XX INCREASE VOLTAGE DECREASE VOLTAGE DRY SYSTEM EXIT TO SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen 6985036A 5 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION MENU TREE
216. Table 8 2 4 6985059B 8 2 6 PN 42769850 PARTS LISTS 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module See Figure 8 2 4 Item Part Number Description 1 6028749 Cable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 2 6232889 Cylinder air 1 63 stroke 5 8 bore 3 6232697 Fitting choke pneumatic brown 0 006 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 4 2523062 O ring 0 187 i d x 0 050 w 5 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 6 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP PN 4276985C 8 2 7 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 5 Dispense Module See Table 8 2 5 6985031B 8 2 8 PN 4276985 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 5 Dispense Module See Figure 8 2 5 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assy 2 1017501 Hardware mount pinch valve CP 3 2826030 Washer I tooth 47 0 47 i d x 0 60 o d x 0 020 thk 4 6216012 Washer cylinder 0 500 i d x 0 562 o d x 0 062 thk 5 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 6 6232829 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 7 6805571 Pump pinch S A 8 6232447 Actuator valve pilot piston pneumatic 11 6 Ib brass 9 6806993 Fitting feed thru small i d tubing 10 1023417 Hardware mount fluid detector CP 11 6857096 Valve pinch valve
217. UIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS for the correct connector locations 9 Reinstall any covers removed or opened to access the card 10 Plug in the main power cable and turn on the SlideMaker PN 4276985C 4 8 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 8 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 4 9 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION Purpose Calibrate the fluid detectors whenever The SlideMaker displays an excessive number of fluid detector error messages You move or replace the tubing in any of the fluid detectors You replace a fluid detector Tools Supplies Needed 12 whole blood specimens Procedure PN 4276985C ile On the SlideMaker screen select MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Note You can calibrate all the fluid detectors at once or a single fluid detector The default setting for CHANNEL SELECTION is ALL To calibrate a single fluid detector increment the CHANNEL SELECTION setting until the number of the fluid detector you want to calibrate is displayed CAUTION Using the FILL DILUENT function overlong fills the vacuum overflow tank in the GEN S System Do the fluid detector calibration promptly If a delay is unavoidable select DRY SYSTEM to drain the lines 2 On Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen select FILL DILUENT to prime all aspirate lines and
218. UNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do 10 dry cycles and ensure The printing on the labels is in the correct position The SlideMaker does not generate any printer error messages 4 21 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 4 4 22 Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to replace any of the following components in the register Z assembly e Register Z forward sensor e Register Z forward sensor flag e Z button e Z button cylinder Procedure 1 Remove the Slide Ejector module Refer to Cassette Transport Module under Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker in Heading 4 1 2 Remove the register Z forward sensor flag to replace the flag or to access the Z button the register Z forward sensor or the Z button cylinder a Loosen the two setscrews securing the top and bottom of the collar and slide the collar off the Z button See Figure 4 22 1 b Loosen the setscrew in the bottom of the sensor flag and slide the flag off the Z button and the shaft of the Z button cylinder c Loosen the setscrew securing the collar guide and slide the collar guide off the Z button and the Z button cylinder d To replace the sensor flag only go to step 8 To replace the Z button go to step 3 To replace the register Z forward sensor or the Z button cylinder go to step 4 Figure 4 22 1 Register Z Assembly C
219. Vdc 1 20 I 3 maximum 5 Vdc 0 25 Unregulated Vacuum Input 15 in Hg to 29 in Hg Tubing Length Specifications The tubing from FUI to VL8 must measure 3 81 to 4 45 cm 1 50 to 1 75 in Voltage Tolerances Ac Input Line Voltages 90 264 V 48 62 Hz Power Supply Table A 1 4 Power Supply Voltage Tolerances Voltages Measured and Displayed Tolerance Range 5 V 4 75 to 5 25 V 24 V 22 80 to 25 20 V 15V 14 25 to 16 75 V 15V 15 75 to 14 75 V PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS A 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Basket Transport Interface Card Figure A 2 1 Basket Interface Card Components 24V HNGND J7 45V DGND J12 J10 J5 J6 J14 J15 J2 J9 J8 J3 J11 J13 J19 J18 J17 J16 7334049A Connectors Table A 2 1 Basket Transport Interface Card Connectors J No Connects to JNo Connects to J1 Rear belt position sensor SEN31 J11 Right crossover home sensor SEN40 J2 Front belt position sensor SEN32 J12 Front stepper motor M3 J3 Basket present rear right sensor SEN33 J13 Rear stepper motor M4 J4 Basket present front right sensor SEN34 J14 Basket cover interlock sensor SEN54 J5 Basket present rear left sensor SEN35 J15 Spare sensor SEN55 J6 Basket present front left sensor SEN36 J16 Right crossover cylinder solenoid SOL57 J7 Basket Transport Interfac
220. Verification If the slide stripper plate is not stripping the slide correctly adjust the height of the stripper plate Go to step 7 4 17 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT Figure 4 17 1 Slide Stripper Plate and Screws Slide stripper plate Stripper plate bracket screws Slide stripper plate screws Conveyer Stripper plate bracket 6985003A 7 Adjust the height of the slide stripper plate a Loosen the slide stripper plate screws Refer to Figure 4 17 1 b Adjust the slide stripper plate up or down as necessary c Tighten the screws just enough to hold the adjustment d Manually place a slide on the shuttle and energize and de energize SOL41 to check the operation of the slide stripper plate e Repeat from step a until the slide stripper plate is stripping slides correctly f Fully tighten the slide stripper plate screws Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module Ensure the slide stripper plate is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the slides are transferred from the shuttle to the dryer correctly 4 17 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Purpose The smear truck adjustments
221. YSTEM SETTINGS b Ensure the software versions displayed on the screen match the versions listed for the software you installed 4 10 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 4 11 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT Purpose Adjust the vertical slide sensor SEN41 to ensure it senses a slide in the basket correctly whenever The SlideMaker generates excessive basket sensor errors You replace the vertical slide sensor SEN 41 You replace the basket index sensor SEN37 Tools Supplies Needed Clean glass slides Procedure 1 Inthe Basket Queue module remove any slide basket in front of SEN41 2 Holding a glass slide with its long edge oriented vertically place the flat side of the slide against the rear wall of the Basket Queue module and the bottom edge on the base of the module as shown in Figure 4 11 1a Figure 4 11 1 Aligning the Vertical Slide Sensor SEN41 Slide y 4 Elevator v module _ if O c Pues c Gc 2 Loosen screws to adjust SEN41 2 SEN41 n 5 g module Glass SEN41 SEN37 slide 6985010A a Positioning slide b Checking alignment 3 Move the slide
222. a profile is positioned inside SEN31 b Loosen the sensor adjustment screw Refer to Figure 4 25 1 c Move the sensor until there is clearance between the sensor and the outer edges of the profile as shown in Figure 4 25 1 d Tighten the adjustment screw Front Belt l Turn the Basket Queue module over 2 Using a metric Allen wrench loosen the two pulley shaft setscrews Figure 4 25 2 securing the coupling to the motor pulley shaft for the front belt 3 Remove the two motor securing screws Figure 4 25 2 and remove the motor with the coupling attached to the shaft 4 Using a metric Allen wrench loosen the two motor shaft setscrews Figure 4 25 2 securing the coupling to the motor shaft 5 Ensure the coupling is pushed fully onto the motor shaft and retighten the motor shaft setscrews 6 Reposition the motor and coupling in the Basket Queue module and reinstall the motor securing screws 7 Center the front belt on the motor pulley and tighten the pulley shaft setscrews Manually move the front belt by gripping a profile and verify the belt is centered on the motor pulley 9 Ifthe front belt is not centered on the motor pulley loosen the coupling to pulley setscrews and repeat from step 7 10 Turn the Basket Queue module right side up and adjust the front belt position sensor 4 25 4 SEN31 a Manually move the front belt by gripping a profile until a profile is positioned inside SEN32 b Loosen the sensor
223. ad is closed again Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides when with the cover closed you d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative reset the SlideMaker 6 The SlideMaker stops NOT READY No N A N A N A SlideMaker is not enabled for SlideMaker is waiting to initialize 1 If the SlideMaker is waiting to initialize wait until initialization has completed Internal Message Code Description and No making slides SlideMaker is not enabled for making 2 Ifthe Slide Maker is not enabled for making slides enable the SlideMaker at the 0055 READY SlideMaker is waiting to initialize slides Workstation Refer to the Online Help procedure Ensuring the SlideMaker Is Enabled READY No N A No N A Ready N A No action necessary Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM READY RESET IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT No N A N A N A 1 The reset request is held pending Operator pressed reset button No action necessary Internal Message Code Description and No until the end of the current cycle or EV SM RESET BUTTON PRESSED until 120 seconds have elapsed 123 since the last aspiration During the pending state the reset request message is displayed and the reset light is lit 2 When the reset command is executed the message is removed and the reset light goes out PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Continued
224. adjustment screw Refer to Figure 4 25 1 c Move the sensor until there is clearance between the sensor and the outer edges of the profile as shown in Figure 4 25 1 d Tighten the adjustment screw PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Belt Tension 1 Loosen adjustment screw in the front belt idler pulley Refer to Figure 4 25 2 CAUTION Overtightening a belt can break the belt or overload the motor When adjusting the belt tension remove the slack in the belt but DO NOT overtighten the belt 2 Adjust the position of the pulley until the front belt is just taut Do not overtighten the belt 3 Tighten the adjustment screw 4 Repeat from step 1 for the rear belt Verification l Reinstall the Basket Queue module place a slide basket in the Basket Queue module and power up the SlideMaker Note If you turn on the SlideMaker without a slide basket in the Basket Queue module the SlideMaker generates slide basket errors 2 Repeat the Preliminary Checks to verify the front and rear belts and position sensors are adjusted correctly Repeat the adjustments if necessary 3 Install three empty slide baskets randomly on the front belt in the Basket Queue module and three on the rear belt 4 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 5 Do five dry cycles and ensure the slide baske
225. aker Interconnect Block Diagram in Chapter 6 For more detail refer to the SlideMaker Interconnect Diagram in Chapter 6 Power Failure In the case of a power failure the PWR FAIL signal from the Power Supply Monitor card warns the system at least 20 milliseconds before the power failure affects it A logic LOW indicates ac power to the system has failed This provides sufficient time for the system to save the information needed to recover from a power outage 2 2 6 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 FLUIDIC SYSTEM Summary The fluidic system consists of the pneumatic power system and the reagent handling system The pneumatic power system acquires 30 psi and high vacuum from the Analytical Station and regulates monitors and distributes the pneumatic power The reagent handling system acquires diluent and cleaning agent from the Analytical Station s supply distributes the reagents collects the waste liquids and dispenses the waste into the Analytical Station s waste lines This section describes the components and functions of the pneumatic power system and the reagent handling system including the Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards the Main Fluidics Module and the Main Fluidics Interface Card Pneumatic Power Acquisition The SlideMaker acquires its 30 psi and high unregulated vacuum from the Analytical Station the pneumatic access lines for the SlideMaker are attached to T fittings tapped into th
226. and No Warning sjidemaker Fluid EN during blood flow yellow if three consecutive failures occur A fluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_FLUID_DETECTOR6_FAULT_ERROR Yes if Detector 6 Failure light during aspiration or if this failure Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 92 error For the third failure in a row occurs during backwash 2 If the message persists during blood flow or the 1 No new samples are aspirated a Turn off the SlideMaker first failure during 2 A fth backwash red light A smear may be made on one of the b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation les reservoir TS DUM samp Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 3 Completed smears are dried and C Call your Beckman Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 7 Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated Fluid detector FD7 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN ight If AutoStop is ON red light Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Fluid 2 A smear may be made on one ofthe A fluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_FLUID_DETECTOR7_FAULT_ERROR Detector 7 Failure samples in a
227. and No SlideMaker 5V Supply E light but gt 4 5 V minimum reset A D converter failure 2 Open the cover EV SM 5V SUPPLY FAILURE Out Of Tolerance Or If AutoStop is ON red light threshold the SlideMaker stops all 16 Not Present mechanical activity and displays a WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can Note If event severe this message may not appear message If the 5 V supply is less than the minimum reset thresholds the SlideMaker presents no signs of operation to the operator contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a b Turn off the SlideMaker If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 34 7 2 34 PN 42769850 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error
228. and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the splash shield for the Dispense module and slide off the splash shield Refer to Figure 4 1 8 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Dispense module Refer to Figure 4 1 9 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Dispense module Remove the Dispense module from the SlideMaker Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module and set it aside it is not necessary to completely disconnect the Cassette Output Queue module Refer to the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure and do steps 1 through 7 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper rear wall o
229. ansport Interface card as follows Fluid detector cable for Connects to FDI J25 FD2 26 FD4 128 FD7 31 Note For the location and function of all the connectors on the Smear Transport Interface card see Figure A 2 6 and Table A 2 13 Figure 3 4 12 Routing the Fluid Detector Cables to the Smear Transport Interface Card Smear Transport Interface card 6985075B 3 4 10 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Installing the Splash Shields Slide the splash shield for the Dispense module onto the module See Figure 3 4 13 Reposition the shipping bracket on the Cassette Output Queue module until the hole in the bracket aligns with the hole in the upper left side of the splash shield Secure the splash shield with two thumbscrews See Figure 3 4 13 Position the splash shield for SOL120 over the solenoid See Figure 3 4 14 Position the splash shield for the Sample Access and Reservoir module over the module and secure it to the Diluter frame with two thumbscrews See Figure 3 4 14 Note The right thumbscrew for the Sample Access and Reservoir module s splash shield also secures the splash shield for SOL120 Figure 3 4 13 Installing a Splash Shield on Figure 3 4 14 Installing Splash Shields on SOL120 the Dispense Module and the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Splash shield i RS o NEN VEN Splash shield 6985022A 6985021A Connecting the Hydraulic and Pneum
230. ar length criterion is only applicable when the smear definition settings MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt DEFINE SMEAR SPEED are at their default settings of 5 2 Place the feathered edge of each smear against the curved line on the Smear Template and examine the three working areas Refer to Figure 5 1 1b Ensure that at least two adjoining working areas 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 have no vacuoles streaks gaps ridges or waves b Ifusing Coulter slides with cut corners ensure the smears are centered on the slide with margins on both sides For an example refer to Figure 5 1 2 6 the Workstation select gt gt SlideMaker tab and return the setting in the Patients 5 2 4 Samples box to the original setting PN 4276985C 3100 HOLVNIE Jie CAA Otddv JILL UD N N 10 6 SCHEMATICS 6 1 1 6 1 SCHEMATICS REQUIRED 6 1 1 PN 4276985C 6 i CONTENTS 6 ii PN 4276985C SCHEMATICS ES 6 1 SCHEMATICS REQUIRED The following is a list of the engineering schematics you need for troubleshooting the SlideMaker Name PN Pneumatic Hydraulic Schematic 6323138 5 SM Integrated SlideMaker Interconnect Block Diagram 6323239
231. are critical because they affect how the slide is picked up from the slide pickup bridge how the slide is deposited on the shuttle and how the smear is made Adjustments on the smear truck assembly allow you to Reposition the tilt lever driving nut Adjust the degree of tilt when the smear truck is in the fully raised position Note This adjustment affects the degree of rotation from the horizontal plane along the short edge of the slide Adjust the height of the smear truck in the fully raised position Adjust the degree of tilt when the smear truck tilts down Adjust the horizontal position of the truck new smear truck configuration only Note This adjustment affects the degree of rotation from the horizontal plane along the long edge of the slide Adjust the slide pickup position of the truck new smear truck configuration only Reposition the truck lift sensors SEN18 and SEN19 Use this procedure after you have disassembled the smear truck or its associated components to check the alignment of the smear truck assembly and to adjust the assembly if necessary TIP To more easily access Figure 4 18 1 Gear for Manually Moving the Smear Truck the smear truck adjustment screws turn the white gear wheel on the right end of the Slide and Smear module Figure 4 18 1 to manually move the smear truck to a more accessible location Clockwise rotation moves the smear truck toward the dispense probe 6985001
232. are located to the left and on top of the Dryer module Refer to Figure 2 1 2 Preparing the Slide Cassettes for Processing The operator Opens the slide cassette cover and inserts up to 100 microscopic slides into the slide cassette Slides the cover to the closed position Ensures the bottom slide is correctly located inside the slide cassette Places the slide cassettes up to a maximum of four in the Cassette Input Queue module Cassette Input Queue Module The Cassette Input Queue module automatically advances the filled slide cassettes to the slide ejection station as needed Refer to Figures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 or Figures 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 to locate the components in the Cassette Input Queue module Figures 2 6 1 and 2 6 2 show the old configuration of the Slide Ejector module Figures 2 6 3 and 2 6 4 show the new configuration The Cassette Input Queue module has not changed When a slide cassette is needed in the slide ejection station SOL50 is energized extending CL6 CL6 operates the input cassette transfer mechanism which pushes the slide cassettes to the slide ejection station PN 4276985C 2 6 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Figure 2 6 1 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Front View Slide Ejector Interface card e Cassette oe lockdown arm Input Queue module CL14 M6
233. assette Transport module from the SlideMaker To remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the Cassette Transport module the output queue support Figure 4 1 7 push back the clip securing the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module b Liftthe Cassette Output Queue module up off the pins on the right side of the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules See Figure 4 1 7 Figure 4 1 7 Removing the Cassette Output Queue Module from the Cassette Transport Module Output 7334094B 4 1 6 PN 4276985C Cassette Output Queue Module SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Use this procedure to remove the Cassette Output Queue module from the Cassette Transport module while the Cassette Transport module is still in the SlideMaker Note For troubleshooting purposes you can operate the SlideMaker with the Cassette Output Queue module removed from the Cassette Transport module but still connected to the SlideMaker WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Figure 4 1 8 Thumbscrews Securing the Dispense 1 Open the main cover For directions Module Splash Shield Splash shield 6985022A Figure 4 1 9 Captive Screws Securing the Dispense Module 7334096A PN 4276985C see Opening the Main Cover in this
234. atic Lines 1 4276985 Connect the shielded diluent cleaning agent and waste tubing to back of the SlideMaker and attach the ground wires to E11 as shown in Figure 3 4 15 Connect the other end of the cleaning agent line to the pickup tube in the cleaning agent container Connect the other end of the diluent line according to how the Analytical Station is configured Ifthe Analytical Station is configured to bypass the diluent reservoir install a T fitting in the diluent line to the Analytical Station and connect the diluent line from the SlideMaker to the T fitting You can insert the T fitting into the line above the diluent pickup tube as shown in Figure 3 4 16 or at the rear of the Diluter whichever works best with the laboratory location of the diluent container Ifthe Analytical Station is configured to use the diluent reservoir connect the other end of the diluent line to its pickup tube in the diluent container 3 4 11 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 15 Connecting Fluidic Lines to the Back of the SlideMaker 6985072B IE Vacuum Back of Diluter E 4 Vl Ww IRS 30 psi To SlideMaker To Power Supply 6985073C Note The T fitting in the diluent line can be inserted above the pickup tube shown or at the rear of the Diluter 3 4 12 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDUR
235. ation Checklist for the physical specifications needed to install the SlideMaker For any other physical specifications refer to the Reference section of the SlideMaker Operators Manual or the Online Help System PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION TO THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 2 1 1 SlideMaker Modules Not Under the SlideMaker Cover Keypad and Display module GEN S SM SlideMaker Sample Access and Reservoir module Keypad and Display module LH SlideMaker 6985048B Label Printer module Slide Transport module Main Fluidics ERD Slide module eg KS SR Ejector i module Smear module Cassette Input Queue module Basket Queue K NE DA module Cassette A 2 gt B ian Output Queue module module Dryer Slide Elevator module module 7334114A 42769850 2 1 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION TO THE SLIDEMAKER Performance Specifications and Characteristics See Appendix A Quick Reference Information for the performance specifications needed to service the SlideMaker For any other performance specifications or performance characteristics refer to the Reference section of the Operator s Manual or the Online Help System Leakage Current Specifications Beckman Coulter instruments are evaluated and approved to Underwriters Laboratories Standard 1262 Laboratory Equipment Testing was performed by Elec
236. ator stops when it reaches the bottom limit of its travel Note If you do not select STOP MOTION the slide elevator completes its downward travel and immediately begins its upward travel 5 Check the rack and gear assembly and ensure The top of the rack is aligned with the top alignment mark See Figure 4 6 1a e The setscrew securing the gear is horizontal and aligned with the bottom alignment mark Figure 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments Platen horizontal adjustment screw B Center alignment mark EC Platen vertical 229 adiustmant screw OD Top Rack alignment g mark _ 4 0 Bottom alignment mark Setscrew a Slide elevator down b Slide elevator up 73341808 PN 42769850 4 6 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 2 10 11 12 If the top of the rack is not aligned with the top alignment mark adjust the platen vertical adjustment screw to achieve alignment Refer to Figure 4 6 1a If the set
237. biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 14 7 2 14 PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages 7 Table 7 2 5 Dispense Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DISPENSE PROBE NOT DOWN SEN 12 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The dispense probe must be down to discard Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Dispense EN light 2 sample in a reservoir is the front part of the blood to deposita drop 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM PROBE NOT DOWN ERROR Probe
238. both sample reservoirs with diluent Note The fluid detectors are calibrated with diluent Select INCREASE VOLTAGE to enable calibration of the fluid detectors Verify that the readings for all the fluid detectors are within the voltage tolerance listed for diluent calibration in the Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications under Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS e Ifall of the fluid detectors are within tolerance go to step 6 If any of the fluid detectors are outside the tolerance or a message appears indicating the calibration failed go to step 5 If one or more fluid detectors failed calibration a Select EXIT to leave the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen then select MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS to re enter the screen Note Using the INCREASE VOLTAGE option locks up the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen Exiting the screen unlocks the screen functions b Ifexiting and entering the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen does not unlock the screen functions reset the SlideMaker and repeat from step 1 c Monitoring the voltage for the fluid detector that failed try to correct the problem d After correcting the problem repeat from step 3 4 9 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 6 Select EXIT to leave the Monitor Adjust Fluid Detectors screen then select MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS to re enter the screen Note Using the INCREASE VOLTAGE option locks up the Monitor
239. c level control for the output of the power supply gt Reset switch used to reset the instrument gt Main cover interlock switch Monitors the status of the float sensor in the vacuum accumulator tank TK3 and energizes SOL63 to drain the vacuum accumulator tank as needed Provides control signals and dc voltages to the Label Printer module Provides the only direct electrical interface between the SlideMaker and the GEN S System or the LH 750 System through connector J1 on the rear panel of the SlideMaker This interface routes all control and data signals to and from the GEN S System or the LH 750 System It supports both opto isolated GEN S System or LH 750 System bidirectional serial data and opto isolated Workstation bidirectional serial data interface signals Provides a serial data connection for the auxiliary service terminal through connector J2 on the rear panel of the SlideMaker This interface supports incoming RXD signals from the System Control card and outgoing TXD signals Note The Auxiliary Service Terminal is used for service and development activities and for communication with the optional SlideStainer Connectors and Test Points The connectors and test points for the Main Distribution card are shown in Figure A 2 3 and described in Tables A 2 5 and A 2 6 respectively Power System Interconnections For an overview of how the components within the electronic power system are interconnected refer to the SlideM
240. card J7 J21 Spare sensor SEN57 J8 Dryer Interface card J8 J22 Spare sensor SEN52 J9 Slide Ejector Interface card J9 J26 Spare solenoid SOL40 0140 is not physically used The SOL40 signal is used to control SOL117 in the Diluter J10 Dispense 2 Manifold card J1 J27 Spare solenoid SOL39 50139 is not physically used The SOL39 signal is used to control SOL116 in the Diluter J11 Dispense 1 Manifold card J1 J28 Power enable switch S2 PN 4276985C A 2 3 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Test Points Table A 2 6 Main Distribution Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name TP1 5VST TP13 5VD1 TP2 24VST TP14 24VJ12 TP3 24VJ10 TP15 5VDIST TP4 24VJ13 TP16 24 TP5 24VJ10 TP17 24VDRY1 TP6 24VJ11 TP18 24VD3 5VDIST TP19 15VDRY TP8 SM_PWR 24V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE TP9 HST_PWR HNGND HIGH NOISE GROUND TP10 5 5V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE TP11 5VBT DGND DIGITAL GROUND TP12 24VDRY2 AGND ANALOG GROUND A 2 4 PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors Table A 2 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card Connectors J No Connects to J1 Main Distribution card J12 J3 Diluent full sensor SEN47 J4 Cleaning agent full sensor SEN48 J5 Not used J6 Not us
241. centered on the shuttle Note The new configuration of the smear truck includes an adjustment for centering the slide on the smear truck at the slide pickup position Figure 4 15 2 Acceptable Blood In a perfectly aligned system the blood drop is placed Drop and Smear Placement on the imaginary center line of a slide and the smear is PN 4276985C centered between the long edges of the slide as shown in Figure 4 15 2 This alignment is achieved by a combination of slide 73341996 ejector and smear truck alignments Do the slide ejector alignment on instruments with this new configuration whenever gt You have adjusted the slide pusher gt Blood smears are skewed gt slide is not centered on the shuttle 4 15 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Tools Supplies Needed rule for the Slide Pusher Adjustment Five whole blood specimens Slide Pusher Adjustment 1 Remove all slide cassettes in the Cassette Input Queue 2 If there is a slide on the slide pickup bridge remove it 3 Loosen the four mounting screws for the slide pusher Figure 4 15 3 or Figure 4 15 4 about 1 8 turn Figure 4 15 3 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher Figure 4 15 4 Verifying the Position of the Slide Pusher in the Slide Ejector Module Old Configuration in the Slide Ejector Module New Configuration Check here for gap Slide pickup Slide pick
242. cess 4 2 6 Slide Ejection Process 4 2 7 Slide Placement Process 4 2 7 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 1 Purpose 4 3 1 Setting the Home Offset 4 3 1 Setting the Printer Offset 4 3 2 Purpose 4 3 2 Procedure 4 3 2 Verification 4 3 3 Setting the Dispense Offset 4 3 3 Purpose 4 3 3 Tools Supplies Needed 4 3 3 Procedure 4 3 3 Verification 4 3 5 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 1 Purpose 4 4 1 Procedure 4 4 1 Verification 4 4 3 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 1 Purpose 4 5 1 CONTENTS 4 1 4 0 4 8 49 4 10 3 12 4 13 Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment 4 5 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 5 1 Procedure 4 5 1 Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment 4 5 3 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 1 Purpose 4 6 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 6 1 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 Slide Placement Adjustments 4 6 2 Verification 4 6 3 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT 4 7 1 Purpose 4 7 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 7 1 Procedure 4 7 1 Verification 4 7 2 CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 8 1 Purpose 4 8 1 Procedure 4 8 1 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION 4 9 1 Purpose 4 9 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 9 1 Procedure 4 9 1 Verification 4 9 2 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION USING A LAPTOP COMPUTER 4 10 1 Purpose 4 10 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 10 1 Procedure 4 10 1 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 4 11 1 Purpose 4 11 1
243. cessed 3 Thelast completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 The Dryer module continues to operate until a slide is ready to exit from the module 5 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off SlideMaker Basket Track Full error at the Workstation Each of the four corners of the Basket Queue module has a slide basket so a slide basket cannot be transferred from one track to the other One of these basket or belt position sensors is blocked gt Rear belt position SEN31 gt Front belt position SEN32 gt Basket present rear right SEN33 gt Basket present front right SEN34 gt Basket present rear left SEN35 gt Basket present front left SEN36 SEN31 SEN32 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 or SEN36 failed indicating a corner has slide basket when it does not The track belts are misaligned a basket is not actually at the corner 1 Ifall four corners of the Basket Queue module are occupied remove the filled slide baskets 2 If the corners of the Basket Queue module are not occupied wait until the dryer belts stop moving 3 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 4 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station o
244. channel ACH 17 TP34 5VDC through 1K resistor TP17 LOW_VAC2 REG_VAC2 pneumatic monitor TP35 15 0 through 1K resistor 5 0 Vdc represents 8 0 Hg TP18 Spare 2 analog channel ACH_B18 TP36 GROUND 20 5VBAD LOW bad A 2 10 PN 4276985C Slide Ejector Interface Card QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Figure A 2 5 Slide Ejector Interface Card Components J4 J3 J13 J10 DGND J7 24 V C5 J11 HNGND J9 Connectors Table A 2 11 Slide Ejector Interface Card Connectors zn 2 J12 J21 M 120 J14 J15 MW ee 16 EB J19 B J17 7334055A JNo Connects to JNo Connects to J1 Output cassette retracted sensor SEN15 J12 Reserved for cassette lifted sensor SEN29 J2 Output cassette extended sensor SEN16 J13 Spare sensor SEN50 J3 Cassette locked sensor SEN21 J14 Cassette lock solenoid SOL47 J4 Cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 J15 Registered Z release solenoid S0L48 45 Slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 J16 Registered X release solenoid SOL49 J6 Slide pusher extended sensor SEN24 J17 Input cassette transfer solenoid SOL50 J7 Slide registered sensor SEN25 J18 Output cassette transfer solenoid SOL53 J8 Cassette present sensor SEN26 J19 Cassette lift solenoid SOL55 J9 Main Distribution card J9 J20 Regist
245. city can be adjusted to produce a thinner or PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE thicker smear depending on customer preference The adjustments are explained in the Online Help system topic Define Smear Speed The default settings are 5 5 and 5 Changes to these settings are made at the discretion of the customer and are entirely their responsibility After making the smear the Smear module transfers the labeled wet slide to the Dryer module for drying To move the slide from the shuttle to the Dryer module SOL44 is de energized to release the shuttle vacuum holding the slide on the shuttle and SOL41 is energized extending CL8 CL8 operates the slide pusher bars in the Smear module The slide pusher bars push the wet slide from the shuttle onto the conveyer belts of the Dryer module The slide transfer extended sensor SEN10 senses when the pusher bars are fully extended After the wet slide is transferred to the Dryer module SOL41 is de energized retracting CL8 and the slide pusher bars The slide transfer retracted sensor SEN9 senses when the slide pusher bars are retracted Then the smear truck deposits the spreader slide on the shuttle The truck lift lowers the smear truck and SOL43 is de energized releasing the smear truck vacuum This spreader slide becomes the smear slide for the next sample of blood Alignment The Smear module is integrated with the Slide Ejector module
246. ckups The SlideMaker generates 30 psi out of range error messages The 30 psi transducer is not calibrated correctly The Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card is replaced Tools Supplies Needed Digital pressure meter such as a Marsh meter PN 2906639 Procedure 1 10 11 12 On the rear of the Diluter disconnect the 30 psi supply line and connect it directly to the Marsh meter On the rear of the SlideMaker disconnect the 30 psi supply line and leave it disconnected On the GEN S System Power Supply adjust the 30 psi regulator until the readout on the Marsh meter is 30 0 psi Verify the readout on the Power Supply is 30 psi 0 1 If it is not it could indicate a problem in the Power Supply Correct the problem Disconnect the 30 psi line from the Marsh meter and reconnect it to the rear of the Diluter Connect the 30 psi supply line for the SlideMaker directly to the Marsh meter Verify the readout on the Marsh meter is 30 0 psi If it is not it could indicate a problem in the Diluter such as an internal leak Correct the problem Disconnect the 30 psi line from the Marsh meter and reconnect it to the rear of the SlideMaker Open the rear door of the SlideMaker to access the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card See Figure 4 27 1 Disconnect the pressure input line from the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card the silicone tubing on the transducer and connect the tubing to the Marsh meter Ve
247. cons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DISPENSE SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The probe up sensor SEN11 and the probe Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Dispense EN light 2 sample in a reservoir is not down sensor SEN12 indicate the dispense Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM PROBE SENSOR FAILURE ERROR Probe Sensor Failure If AutoStop is ON red light processed probe i baih up and down at the same time 2 off the SlideMaker and open the cover 81 3 Completed smears are dried and because deposited in a slide basket e SEN11 or SEN12 is blocked WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops e SEN11 or SEN12 failed contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact If a slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Repres
248. correct adjust the position of the tilt lever driving nut Go back to step 4 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE Do several dry cycles checking the smear truck and verify a Oninstruments with the new smear truck configuration when the smear truck picks up a slide the slide is centered on the smear truck If it is not go to step 9 b When the smear truck drops to the tilted position the spreader slide lightly touches the slide on the shuttle If it does not go to step 10 C As the smear truck moves the spreader slide to the wick position the spreader slide skims over the surface of the smear slide If it does not go to step 10 d Ifthe smear truck meets the critieria in steps a through c go to step 11 If the slide is not centered on the truck and the smear truck is the new configuration adjust the pickup position a Unscrew the tilt lever securing screw and remove the tilt lever Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 4 18 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 4 10 11 12 b Completely loosen but do not remove the smear edge setscrew Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 c Manually rotate the smear truck to access the pickup position screw and loosen the pickup position screw Refer to Figure 4 18 2 or 4 18 3 d Remove the slide cassette from the Slide Ejector
249. creen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and check the position of the slide pusher d Repeat steps a though c until the slide pusher is extended all the way to the pickup station platform e Ensure the slide ejector is aligned correctly Go to Verification 3 Remove the Cassette Transport modules securing screws and unfasten the captive screws on the right side See Figure 4 15 5 Note For better access to the Slide Ejector module lift out and set aside the Cassette Output Queue module 4 Determine the configuration of the Slide Ejector module See Figure 4 15 5 Note Two configurations of the Slide Ejector module are currently in the field Earlier models have setscrews securing the back of the Slide Ejector module In later models the setscrews are eliminated and the adjustment screws are relocated e If this model of the Slide Ejector module has setscrews securing the back go to step 5 e If this model of the Slide Ejector module does not have setscrews go to step 6 4 15 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Figure 4 15 5 Loosening the Slide Ejector Module Setscrews Adjustment screws Captive screws Module securing screws 7334195C 5 To reposition a Slide Ejector module with setscrews securing the back Ensure the module securing screws Figure 4 15 5 are removed b
250. cription and No Unknown Error Code continues operation code from the SlideMaker 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket XXX SM FAULT Received From 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on lt Error 3 If the message persists Mem a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume Analytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides If the dryer belts had stopped motion review the slides that were within the dryer area as they may have excessive heat damage d Call your Beckman Coulter Representative N A N A SlideMaker Log N A N A SlideMaker stops No action necessary Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM SHUTDOWN Operator Performed A Shutdown On The Slidemaker PN 4276985C 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action AUTO SLIDE No SlideMaker Log Yellow light SlideMaker
251. ct The shuttle vacuum supply solenoid is 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle remove the slide If the slide is a labeled smear set it add ide for stainin Failure to release the vacuum to transfer the d i slide jo the Dryer module could indicate the 4 Carefully wipe the shuttle with a lint free tissue shuttle vacuum supply solenoid is defective 5 Remove any fallen slides 6 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 7 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 42 7 2 42 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK DID NOT COMPLETE MOVE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Every truck operation has a 6 second timeout Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck Did EN light 2 The sample in the reservoir is not Value that is greater than the time required to 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM SERV
252. ct Failure make smed Ane sample 3 At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTION UNLOCK CASSETTE to 112 not used The register mechanism is jammed or Note Unused samples are bindi 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station discarded following ee 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism 4 Any further sample in a reservoir is Register X cleared sensor SEN17 i not processed failed 6 Close the cover 5 Any completed smear will be left on 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassa Input Queue the shuttle 8 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 The SlideMaker stops 9 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative EJECTOR RETRACT SENSOR 23 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher did not retract or the sensor Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Slide ay light 2 The slide pusher is left extended did not detect the retraction This could 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_SLIDE_EJECT_BACK_ ERROR Ejector Did Not If AutoStop is ON red light 3
253. ction such as appropriate safety glasses lab coat and gloves be worn throughout the performance of service maintenance and troubleshooting procedures to avoid contact with cleaners and residual fluids in the instrument Also make sure the GEN S SM SlideMaker customer is aware of the Warning label shown in Figure 1 2 1 Figure 1 2 1 Warning Label A WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas are movable and may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Wait for moving parts to stop BS teet Nee POTUM RRRA OJIZA Cd S CU Tf BRORNVGOST 2317 F FEBHdERS SOC ROME AIZEL 257 FYR TLES WARNUNG Verletzungs und Kontaminationsgefahr Einige Bau teile sind beweglich und k nnen Ausstriche und oder Glassplitter mit biologisch gef hrlichem Material enthalten Vorsichtig handhaben und Kontakt mit der Haut vermeiden Warten bis die beweglichen Teile zum Stillstand gekommen sind AVERTISSEMENT Risques de blessures et de contamination Quelques pieces pour la gestion des lames sont mobiles et peuvent comporter des frottis pr par s et ou des d bris de verre avec des mat riaux pr sentant un danger biologique Manipuler avec pr cautions et viter tout contact avec la peau Attendre que les pieces mobiles se soient immobilis es AVVERTENZA Pericolo di lesione personale e di contaminazione Alcun
254. ction of the SlideMaker Operators Guide or the Online Help System for the operating procedures 2 1 4 PN 4276985C 2 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM Summary PN 4276985C The electronic power system converts the ac input line voltage to the dc voltages needed in the SlideMaker monitors the power and distributes the power This section describes the components responsible for performing these functions including the Power Supply the Power Supply Monitor Card and the Main Distribution Card Electronic Power System Overview Refer to the block diagram of the electronic power supply Figure 2 2 1 as you read this section Figure 2 2 1 Electronic Power Supply Overview 5 5 o ll 324 Power 4 Main o ler 15 Suppl 15 Distribution Power 2 oupply L 19 _ 51 15 4 Monitor 15 card Transient card SWITCH BIAS RETURN voltage r DA ME TL ag 5 V SWITCH I suppressor E d BIAS T Le SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH BIAS BIAS RETURN BIAS 52 RETURN 5 V SWITCH BIAS 7334090A Pressing the main power switch S1 on the rear of the SlideMaker routes the ac input voltage through the line filter to the power supply The power supply generates a 5 V switch bias voltage and routes the voltage via the Power Supply Monitor card and Main Distribution card to the power on off switch S2 on the front panel When
255. cylinders d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative gt Left crossover home SEN39 gt Right crossover home SEN40 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 SEN36 SEN39 or SEN40 failed BASKET MOVE POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide basket did not reach the desired Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM BASKET MOVE POSITION ERROR 103 SlideMaker Basket Move Position Failure light If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is processed 3 Thelast completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 The Dryer module continues to operate until a slide is ready to exit from the module 5 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off position after the number of steps required This could indicate The slide basket is jammed The rear belt position SEN31 or the front belt position SEN32 failed 1 Remove the jammed slide basket WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 2 Open the basket cover and inspect the area under the basket for a broken or fallen slide and retrieve if possible 3 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the
256. d A Shutdown On The Slidemaker 7 2 1 PN 4276985C INDEX P part numbers Analytical Stations Service Manual 1 1 1 cables 8 1 3 8 2 15 circuit cards 8 1 10 customer documents 1 1 1 Service Resource Kit 1 1 1 Slide Staining Modules Service Manual 1 1 1 Workstation Configuration 1 1 1 parts common names and categories used in parts list table of 8 1 1 parts replacement Basket Queue module illustration 8 2 2 Basket Queue module table of part numbers 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue module illustration 8 2 4 Cassette Input Queue module table of part numbers 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue module illustration 8 2 6 Cassette Output Queue module table of part numbers 8 2 7 8 2 9 chokes and fittings illustration 8 2 30 8 2 32 chokes and fittings table of part numbers 8 2 31 8 2 32 Dispense module illustration 8 2 8 Dispense module table of part numbers 8 2 9 dispense probe mechanism and rinse block illustration 8 2 25 dispense probe mechanism and rinse block table of part numbers 8 2 25 Dryer module illustration 8 2 10 Dryer module table of part numbers 8 2 11 Label Printer module illustration 8 2 27 Label Printer module table of part numbers 8 2 27 Main Fluidics module illustration 8 2 12 Main Fluidics module table of part numbers 8 2 13 rear compartment illustration 8 2 14 rear compartment table of part numbers 8 2 15 rear door illustration 8 2 16 rear door table of part numbers 8 2
257. d sensor care and avoid skin contact DR 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 5 The SlideMaker stops 4 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 21 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR REGISTER X RETRACT ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The register X cylinder did not retract or did Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Slide A light 2 The slide pusher is retracted not retract far enough to engage the 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_EJECTOR_REGISTER_X_ RETRACT_ Ejector Register If AutoStop is ON red light 13 If the smear truck cannot pick register X cleared sensor SEN17 or SEN17 E d did not detect the retraction This could be ERROR Retra
258. d skin contact diie Shui ee 1 Open the basket cover and inspect the area under the basket for fallen or broken The slide fell from the Slide Elevator e at n IS ready To exit MIT ed 2 Retrieve the slides if possible and place in a slide basket for staining basket index sensor 3 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the 5 The SlideMaker stops all m SlideMaker mechanical activity and the Dryer The basket index sensor SEN37 and the module heater is turned off vertical slide sensor SEN41 are 4 If the message persists misaligned a Turn off the SlideMaker e Slide edge characteristics do not meet b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation specifications For specifications refer to Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Online Help System topic Physical c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module Specifications SlideMaker and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 8 7 2 8 PN 4276985C Table 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETT
259. d verify that when the slide drops into the slide basket both SEN37 and SEN41 are active If not do Heading 4 11 SEN41 VERTICAL SLIDE SENSOR ALIGNMENT 9 Atthe Basket Queue module verify the slide baskets are advancing correctly If not do Heading 4 25 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 5 2 3 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 10 Remove the dry cycle slides from the slide baskets and verify the labels are positioned correctly If not do the Setting the Printer Offset procedure under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 11 Stop the Dry cycles Blood Cycle Checks 1 Do Heading 4 9 FLUID DETECTOR CALIBRATION to ensure the fluid detectors are calibrated correctly At the Workstation a Select gt gt SlideMaker tab b Inthe Patients Samples box note the current setting then select All Samples Run 12 whole blood specimens on GEN S System or the LH 750 System Verify that blood is aspirated for the SlideMaker and is dispensed onto the slide correctly After the slides have exited the Dryer module verify the smear quality a Using the Smear Template analyze the macroscopic quality of the smears on the slides exiting the Dryer module 1 Compare the length of each smear to the measured lines on the Smear Template and ensure the end of the smear is between 1 50 in and 2 25 in Refer to Figure 5 1 1a Note This sme
260. detect three distinct fluids diluent air and blood The fluid detectors are calibrated with diluent The output voltage ranges for the various fluids and the calibration tolerances are listed in Heading A 1 TOLERANCES AND LIMITS under Fluid Detector Voltage Specifications To confirm the presence of a particular fluid blood air or diluent several readings are taken at defined intervals With the exception of BD3 the fluid detectors are connected to the Smear Transport Interface card which routes the signals from the fluid detectors without modification directly to the System Control card BD3 is connected to the Diluter 2 card in the Diluter Function Summary Table 2 5 1 summarizes the functions of the fluid detectors used by the SlideMaker and lists the module location and the connector on the interface card for each fluid detector Table 2 5 1 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors FD Functions Module Interface Card Connector FD1 Identifies blood in the aspiration line during aspiration to ensure the minimum volume is acquired Identifies diluent and air in the aspiration line during rinsing and drying of the aspiration lines Sample Access and Reservoir outside module near needle Smear Transport Interface J25 FD2 Identifies the leading edge of the aspirated sample for RES1 determining when to stop aspiration Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES1 determining when to stop the l
261. drive inner basket transport 6 6706563 PCB Basket Corner Sensor 7 2527763 Hardware coupling flexible 0 197 i d x 0 500 o d aluminum 8 6028843 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN40 9 6028835 Cable assembly basket cover interlock sensor SEN54 10 2527695 Belt outer drive basket transport 11 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 12 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 13 6028841 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN37 14 6028840 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensors 15 6706667 PCB Belt Profile Sensor 16 6706417 PCB Basket Transport Interface 17 6028842 Cable assembly Basket Queue module sensor SEN39 PN 4276985C 8 2 3 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Table 8 2 3 VA A 11 8 D lo do oo de o 0 0 di 6985032B 8 2 4 PN 4276985 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Figure 8 2 3 Item Part Number Description 7000713 Module Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector 1 6028749 Cable assembly sensor 38 cm 15 0 in 2 6028832 Cable assembly sensor 27 3 6232900 Cylinder air double acting 1 2 stroke 5 8 bore 4 6232901 Cylinder
262. ds with their functions and location figure references You can test the solenoids using the Solenoid Test screen MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt SOLENOID TEST For details about the Solenoid Test screen refer to Table 4 2 1 CAUTION Risk of damage to driver circuitry Connecting or disconnecting a solenoid while the power is ON can damage the driver circuitry Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting a solenoid The drivers for the solenoids can be damaged by power fluctuations If you need to disconnect a solenoid to check it further or to replace it always power down the SlideMaker first Sensor Summary The fluidic system uses five Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards to monitor the pneumatic power refer to Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards in this section and two float sensors to monitor the liquid levels The float sensors used by the fluidic system are listed in Table 2 3 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 3 1 Fluidic System Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 47 Reagent full Magnetic reed switch Main Fluidics A19J3 J12 13 See Figure 2 3 2 Open reservoir full of liquid Interface 51 Vacuum reservoir full Magnetic reed switch Main Distribution J18 N A See Figure 2 3 1 Open reservoir full of liquid
263. dule for fallen slides Retrieve and place any fallen slides in a slide basket for staining e Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 4 7 2 4 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET ALL BASKETS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated After a slide is deposited in a slide basket the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker No Empty A light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is slide baskets are advanced to prepare for the If all the slide baskets are full replace the full baskets with empty baskets EV_SM_NO_EMPTY_BASKET_ERROR Basket Available If AutoStop is ON red light processed bo Mee 2 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker after testing all the basket positions cou 104 3 The last completed smear is 0 3 If the message persists
264. dware mount pinch valve CP 1017501 8 2 5 2 8 2 7 6 8 2 20 3 Hardware plate catch mount 5 6805820 Hardware plate catch mount S A 6805821 Hardware plate nut side panel S A 6805768 Hardware plate pusher slide ejector 7000658 8 2 3 23 Hardware retaining ring 2837037 8 2 6 11 Hardware support dispense backwash trough S A 6805062 8 2 14 2 Heat source assembly 6706225 8 2 6 7 Housing S A 6805776 Leveling foot 3908015 Lever and spring assembly for SEN46 6807184 8 2 6 5 Lever tilt on smear truck 6806635 82 15 7 PN 4276985C Table 8 1 6 Master Parts List M MASTER PARTS LIST PARTS LISTS Description Part Number Figure Item Manifold 5 psi CP 1007924 8 2 8 19 Manifold CP MF7 1006763 8 2 8 20 Manifold solenoid valve 4 position 6232850 8 2 10 16 Manifold solenoid valves pneumatic 10 position 24 Vdc 6232748 8 2 5 17 8 2 7 15 Manifold w four solenoid valves 6232836 8 2 3 12 Module Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector 7000713 8 2 3 Module Keypad and Display 4837349 Module Slide Elevator 7000714 8 2 11 Module Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism S A 6806011 8 2 13 Motor ejector pusher 6806347 8 2 3 17 Motor dc brushless 24 Vdc 10 K rpm 3 86 oz in 3505050 8 2 12 8 Motor linear digital 12 Vdc 3533110 8 2 11 6 Motor stepper 1 8 degree 6 Vdc 3000 rpm 36 1 oz in 3505055 8 2 12 24 Motor stepper 9 6 Vdc 0 1 degree step 111 oz in 3505056 8 2 2 3 Motor stepper w of
265. e Verification 1 4276985 Power up the SlideMaker and verify the SlideMaker resets without generating any truck position errors On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure no truck position errors occur 4 24 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Use this procedure to ensure The front and rear belts in the Basket Queue module are operating correctly The front and rear belt motors and sensors are aligned correctly Tools Supplies Needed LOCTITE 222 thread lock PN 1601065 Aset of metric Allen wrenches Preliminary Checks 1 Remove all slide baskets from the front and rear tracks of the Basket Queue module 2 Manually move the front and rear belts by gripping a profile basket pusher and pulling the belt left and right to verify the resistance to movement is even Note Uneven resistance slack in the motion can be caused by loose screws on the drive pulleys or the pulley drive coupling 3 the SlideMaker screen select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt BASKET TEST Set POSITION to CONTINUOUS Select FRONT REAR BELT to move the the belts in t
266. e 36 Waste Chamber Drain VL36A Drains waste chamber to Analytical Station s See Figure 2 3 3 See Figure 2 3 2 Waste S all VL36B See Figure 2 3 2 37 See 501114 See 501114 See S0L114 38 See 501115 See SOL115 See SOL115 39 See 501116 See SOL116 See SOL116 40 See 501117 See SOL117 See SOL117 PN 4276985C A 3 3 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Table A 3 1 Solenoid Functions Continued SOL Solenoid Name No Location Reference Components Activated Location Reference Components Function 41 Slide Transfer See Figure 2 7 1 CL8 See Figure 2 7 1 Transfers the slide from the shuttle bed to the Dryer module 42 Probe Down See Figure 2 5 15 CL10 See Figure 2 5 15 Moves the dispense probe down into the rinse block 43 Truck Vacuum See Figure 2 7 1 VL43 See Figure 2 7 1 Routes high vacuum from VC6 to the smear truck to hold the slide 44 Shuttle Vacuum VL44 Routes high vacuum from VC5 to the shuttle bed See Figure 2 7 1 See Figure 2 7 1 to hold the slide 45 Upper Cassette Transfer CL9 Moves the slide cassette from slide ejector station See Figure 2 6 5 See Figure 2 6 5 to Cassette Output Queue module 46 Print Head Lock CL4 Locks the printhead to apply pressure to label See Figure 2 8 2 See Figure 2 8 1 dispenser roll 47 Cassette Lock CL5 Locks the slide cassette See Figure 2 6 1 or Figure 2 6 3 See Figure 2 6
267. e It comprises threaded hole into which the dispense probe engages Two side ports a diluent cleaning agent port for the backwashing and a vacuum port for the vacuum drying of the dispense probe One bottom port for the routing of waste from the dispense probe Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards The Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold cards are located in the Dispense module Refer to Figure 2 5 2 The Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold cards are an interface between the solenoids in the Dispense module and the Main Distribution card The Main Fluidics Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card e Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card The solenoids in the Dispense module are mounted directly on the Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold cards and are changed as an assembly Fluid Detectors The fluid detectors for the SlideMaker are located in the Sample Access and Reservoir module Figure 2 5 1 and the Dispense module Figure 2 5 2 The SlideMaker uses information from the fluid detectors in conjunction with regulated vacuum or pressure to determine the volume and positioning of the blood sample The SlideMaker also uses fluid detectors to detect and confirm rinsing and drying of the blood sample lines PN 4276985C 2 5 13 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM The fluid detectors are designed to
268. e The RVac chamber routes the 6 5 in Hg to the Dispense module The 6 5 in Hg vacuum is used To pull the leading edge of the blood sample toward the reservoir during generation of a bubble in the middle of the sample To advance the blood sample through the reservoir In tandem with atmospheric pressure to mix the blood sample in the reservoir Vacuum Accumulator Tank The vacuum accumulator tank TK3 Figure 2 3 1 accumulates high vacuum to reduce peak consumption load on the Analytical Station s Pneumatic Power Supply and traps any liquid pulled into the vacuum lines 2 3 4 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM The vacuum accumulator tank houses a float sensor the vacuum reservoir full sensor SEN51 which detects any liquid pulled into the vacuum accumulator tank as the result of a fault condition such as a e Plugged waste chamber e Defective reagent reservoir level sensor e Stuck refill solenoid Solenoid fails to close and remove vacuum when level sensor indicates a full reservoir If liquid enters the vacuum accumulator tank and the vacuum reservoir full sensor fails a mechanical float valve in the tank rises with the liquid and seals off the vacuum supply port preventing liquid from entering the vacuum isolation supply valve and ultimately the Analytical Station s Pneumatic Power Supply The pneumatic monitoring system of the SlideMaker detects the resultant loss of vacuum
269. e elbow feed thru muffler plug quick disconnect T union and Y fittings 8 1 4 Fuse Fuse holder and fuses 0 158 Hardware Miscellaneous hardware including brackets guides clips hinges knobs latches mounts 8 1 6 plates standoffs and studs Does not include fittings nuts screws and washers which are listed as separate categories Module Assemblies that contain all of the components for performing a specific instrument 8 1 6 function and that are designed to be removed as a unit for servicing PCB All printed circuit cards 8 1 7 Pump All liquid pumps and dispensers 8 1 7 Regulator All pressure and vacuum regulators 8 1 8 Screw All screws including thumbscrews and setscrews 8 1 8 Switch All types including button float magnetic micro and opto 8 1 8 Tie wrap Nylon loop and clamp tie wraps and tie wrap adhesives 8 1 9 Tool Tool box and all tools needed for servicing the SlideMaker 8 1 9 Tubing All tubing including standard custom I beam restrictor and shielded input lines and 8 1 9 tubing collars and sleeves Valve All valves including check pinch and solenoid and valve deactivator clips 8 1 10 Washer Washers and spacers 8 1 10 PN 4276985C 8 1 1 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 2 Master Parts List A and B Description Part Number Figure Actuator valve pilot piston pneumatic 11 6 Ib brass 6232447 6 2 5 8 Actuator valve pilot 7 16
270. e 30 psi and high vacuum supply lines from the Power Supply to the Diluter The other ends of the 30 psi and high vacuum access lines are attached to push to connect disconnect fittings on pneumatic enable valves at the rear of the SlideMaker See Figure 2 3 1 Figure 2 3 1 Pneumatic Power System Components in the Rear and Right Side of the SlideMaker 5 psi regulator Vacuum accumulator VC5 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card 30 psi manifold 5 psi Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum card manifold MF8 Pneumatic Supply 30 psi High if Monitor 17 5 in Hg card enable valve SOL65 enable valve Pneumatic Supply SOL66 Monitor 6 5 in Hg card 73340748 42769850 2 3 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 2 Pneumatic Enable Valves The pneumatic enable valves SOL65 and SOL66 are three way solenoid valves used to control the acquisition of 30 psi and high vacuum respectively from the Analytical Station In the de energized state the pneumatic enable valves block the pneumatic input from the Analytical Station and vent the distribution lines In the energized state the pneumatic enable valves route the 30 psi and high vacuum into the SlideMaker system To ensure the Analytical Station is not affected by the powerup of the SlideMaker the SlideMaker only energizes the pneumatic enable valves when the
271. e Cassette Transport module and fasten the captive screws on the right side Refer to Figure 4 15 5 Ensure the slide ejector is aligned correctly Go to Verification 4 15 5 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT Verification 1 Ensure the back of the slide cassette does not contact the arm of the upper cassette transfer mechanism 2 the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 3 Do five dry cycles and ensure the O ring in the shuttle makes a complete seal with the slide and the slide is centered on the shuttle as shown in Figure 4 15 6 Figure 4 15 6 Slide Centered on Shuttle Correctly 6985004 4 Do five whole blood cycles and ensure On instruments with the old configuration of the smear truck the smear is centered on the slide as shown in Figure 4 15 1 Oninstruments with the new configuration of the smear truck the blood drop and smear are centered on the slide as shown in Figure 4 15 2 5 Ifthe SlideMaker does not meet these criteria align the smear truck as directed under Heading 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 15 6 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS Purpose The slide pusher bars transfer the slides from the shuttle to the dryer The shu
272. e Smears 4 18 6 4 18 6 Checking the Smear Edge Setscrew Setting 4 18 6 PN 4276985C 4 y CONTENTS 4 vi 4 20 1 4 21 1 4 21 2 4 21 3 4 22 1 4 23 1 4 24 1 4 24 2 4 24 3 4 25 1 4 25 2 4 25 3 4 26 1 4 27 1 TABLES 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 T 4 2 8 4 8 1 Tilt Locking Lever Location and Locking Screw Assembly 4 20 1 Label Printer Module Front and Left Side Views 4 21 1 Label Printer Module Securing Screws 4 21 2 Label Printer Module Rear View with Cover Removed 4 21 3 Register Z Assembly Components 4 22 1 SEN46 with Bracket and Flag Detail 4 23 2 Encoder Configuration at Shipment 4 24 1 Positioning the Lead Screw for Encoder Replacement 4 24 2 Locked and Unlocked Positions of the Encoder 4 24 2 Movement of the Profiles Basket Pushers through the Belt Position Sensors 4 25 2 Basket Queue Module Bottom View Pulley Motor and Coupling Adjustments 4 25 3 Centering the Belt on the Motor Pulley 4 25 3 Removing SEN37 4 26 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI Card Transducer Adjustment 4 27 2 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options 4 2 1 SlideMaker CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Options 4 2 2 SlideMaker SERVO SYSTEM Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Options 4 2 3 SlideMaker MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker BASKET TEST Options 4 2 4 SlideMaker DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Options 4 2 5 SlideMaker DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Options 4 2 5 Accessi
273. e Transport module Heading 2 6 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Slide and Smear module comprises two modules Slide Transport module Smear module The Slide and Smear module spans the area from the Label Printer module to the Dispense module See Figure 2 1 2 Slide Transport Module Function The Slide Transport module uses a moving platform called a shuttle to transport a slide between three positions The smear home position for access by the Smear module and the Dryer module The print labeling position for access by the Label Printer module The dispense position for access by the Dispense module The shuttle stepper motor M1 and a pulley mechanism drive the shuttle along two guide bars See Figure 2 7 1 Vacuum via VL44 is applied to the bottom of the shuttle to hold the slide in place during transport The shuttle vacuum switch sensor SEN4 monitors the vacuum to ensure a slide is present no vacuum leak PN 4276985 27 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Smear Transport Interface card Servo motor M7 SOL42 Shuttle stepper motor M1 SEN5 Y SEN8 Shuttle SEN30 CL9 Smear truck CL10 RS SENT The SlideMaker software controls and varies speed of
274. e Y dimension See Figure 4 5 1 This is accomplished by adjusting the Y adjustment screw See Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment To move the location of the label on the slide in the X dimension as shown in Figure 4 5 1 see Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 Figure 4 5 1 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide Label e Xp in 0 030 0 06 in 0 030 7334070 Y Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment Tools Supplies Needed Glass slide Procedure l Place a glass slide on the shuttle and manually move the shuttle to the printer position 2 Verify the clearance between the printhead and the slide is I mm 0 04 in the thickness of a glass slide Note The correct clearance is the thickness of one glass slide between the printhead and a slide on the shuttle or two glass slides between the printhead and the shuttle itself 3 Ifthe clearance is not correct adjust the height position of the Printer module Loosen the locking screw See Figure 4 5 2 b Loosen the setscrew for the height adjustment screw See Figure 4 5 2 c Turn the height adjustment screw in the required direction as shown in Figure 4 5 2 4 5 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 2 d Tighten the setscrew for the height adjustment screw e Tighten the locking screw Figure 4 5 2 Printer Module Adjustments e e _ i
275. e aree di trattamento dei vetrini sono mobili e possono conte nere strisci preparati e o frammenti di vetro contaminati da materi ali biologicamente pericolosi Maneggiare con cura ed evitare il contatto con la pelle Attendere l arresto delle parti in movimento ADVERTENCIA Puede producir lesiones personales y contaminaci n Algunas reas para el procesamiento de los frotis son m viles y pueden contener frotis preparados y o cristales rotos con material biologica mente peligroso Manipulelo con cuidado y evite el contacto con la piel a amp B Espere hasta que los componentes en movimiento se hayan detenido PN 4237474A2 Cover open 7334173B 1 2 2 PN 42769850 PN 4276985C 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 1 1 21 2 3 INTRODUCTION TO THE SLIDEMAKER 2 1 1 Summary 2 1 1 Function 2 1 1 Description 2 1 1 Overview 2 1 1 Systems 2 1 1 Modules 2 1 1 Diagnostic Products 2 1 2 Physical Specifications 2 1 2 Performance Specifications and Characteristics 2 1 4 Leakage Current Specifications 2 1 4 Operation 2 1 4 Operating Procedures 2 1 4 ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 1 Summary 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Hazard Reduction 2 2 1 Power Input 2 2 2 Power Cable 2 2 2 Line Voltage Input Protection 2 2 2 Fuses 2 2 3 Power Supply 2 2 3 Function 2 2 3 Input 2 2 4 Outputs 2 2 4 P
276. e attached to the Main Fluidics module remove the shipping brackets before reinstalling the module Sample Access and Reservoir Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the Analytical Station before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Power down the Analytical Station Refer to Heading 4 1 Power Up Power Down in the Analytical Stations service manual Open the lower front cover of the Diluter Unfasten the captive screws for MF4 and MF13 and move MF4 and MF13 as needed to access the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 4 1 15 4 1 12 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 4 1 15 Captive Screws Securing MF4 and MF13 7334165B 4 Remove the two thumbscrews securing the splash shield for the Sample Access and Reservoir module and lift out the splash shield See Figure 4 1 16 5 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Sample Access and Reservoir module See Figure 4 1 17 Figure 4 1 16 Thumbscrews Securing the Sample Figure 4 1 17 Captive Screws Securing the Access and Reservoir Module Splash Shield Sample Access and Reservoir Module 6985021A 73341004 6 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Sample Acc
277. e card J7 J17 Left crossover cylinder solenoid SOL58 J8 Basket index sensor SEN37 J18 Not used Wired to receive signals for SOL61 but 50161 is now connected to the Smear Transport Interface card J9 Spare sensor SEN38 Do not plug a sensor into J19 Spare solenoid SOL62 this port J10 Left crossover home sensor SEN39 Test Points Table A 2 2 Basket Transport Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name HNGND HIGH NOISE GROUND 5 POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 24V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DGND DIGITAL GROUND PN 4276985C A 2 1 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Dryer Interface Card Figure A 2 2 Dryer Interface Card Components J1 J4 J5 J6 J7 p E 45V m 24 V J12 J9 J13 J14 J10 J15 J11 7334054A Connectors Table A 2 3 Dryer Interface Card Connectors J No Connects to J No Connects to J1 Heatsink assembly on Heat Source card J9 Gripper overextended sensor SEN46 J2 Temperature Sensor card J10 Platen elevator down SEN45 J3 Dryer Exit Sensor card SEN49 J11 Platen elevator up sensor SEN44 J4 Spare sensor SEN42 J12 Dryer stepper motor M5 J5 Vertical slide sensor SEN41 J13 Spare solenoid SOL59 J6 Platen elevator stepper motor M2 J14 Gripper release solenoid SOL60 J7 Dryer fan J15 Spare sensor SEN43 J8 Main Distribution card J8 Test Points Table A 2 4 Dryer Interface Card Te
278. e pickup bridge refer to the Slide Pickup Process above the shuttle moves to the dispense position and then back to the smear home position SOL61 is energized to tilt the smear truck Note Energizing SOL61 removes pressure from the bottom of CL12 Gravity tilts the smear truck down The smear truck with the spreader slide moves to the wick position and then accelerates forward as though making a smear SOL61 is de energized to retract CL12 which returns the smear truck to the horizontal position SOL44 is de energized to remove vacuum from the shuttle SOL41 is energized to transfer the smeared slide to the Dryer module While the smear is being made a new slide is ejected onto the slide pickup bridge PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Slide Ejection Process 1 SOL49 is energized extending the register X cylinder CL11 CL11 pushes down the register X arm clearing the path for the slide 2 The slide pusher is retracted until SEN23 is activated allowing the bottom slide in the slide cassette to drop down ready to be ejected 3 The slide pusher is extended until SEN24 is activated ejecting the bottom slide from the slide cassette onto the slide pickup bridge As the slide is ejected it pushes the Z button to move the flag out of SEN20 SOL48 is energized extending the Z button cylinder CL3 to separate retract the Z button from the slide 6 SOL49 i
279. e register Z forward sensor SEN20 If SEN20 is not deactivated the Slide Ejector module retries ejecting a slide SOL48 is energized extending the Z button cylinder CL3 CL3 retracts the Z button releasing the force applied by the button on the slide SOL49 is de energized releasing the pressure on CL11 The spring mechanism in the register X arm pushes the arm up onto the right edge of the slide and pushes the slide against the left wall of the slide pickup bridge registering the slide on the X axis The slide registered sensor SEN25 senses when the slide is registered against the left wall Note Proper registration of the slide is critical as the position of the slide affects the ability of the smear truck to pick up the slide and move it into position for making a smear SOLAS is de energized releasing pressure on CL3 The spring in CL3 retracts the cylinder rod extending the Z button The Z button pushes the slide firmly against the front edge of the slide pusher registering the slide on the Z axis SOL49 is energized extending CL11 CL11 pushes the register X arm down making room for the smear truck to pick up the slide The register X cleared sensor SEN17 senses when the register X arm is down out of the smear truck s path PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE The smear truck moves to the slide pickup bridge and applies vacuum to the slide SOL48 is energized
280. e shuttle when checking SEN18 and SEN19 with the smear truck in the down fully horizontal position c Ensure two glass slides are on the shuttle d Manually push the smear truck assembly down all the way to the glass slides on the shuttle and verify SEN18 is de activated and SENIO is activated If SEN18 or SEN19 is not activated and de activated correctly adjust the position of the sensor a Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper cassette transfer mechanism and set the mechanism aside Refer to step 4 of the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 b Loosen the locking screw for the appropriate sensor See Figure 4 18 4 c Adjust the sensor as necessary and tighten the locking screw d Repeat steps b and c until the sensor is activated and de activated correctly PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 18 4 Truck Lift Sensor Locking Screws 73341906 Front view Rear view 13 Reinstall the upper cassette transport mechanism and the Cassette Output Queue module 14 Verify the smear truck is operating correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Ensure the back of the slide cassette does not contact the arm of the upper cassette transfer mechanism 2 SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 3 Do five dry cycles and ensu
281. e smear truck s movement with quick response to changing conditions Two configurations of the smear truck assembly are currently in use See Figures 2 7 6 and 2 7 7 Refer to these illustrations as you read the following description of operation PN 4276985C PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE The truck lift which comprises a cylinder CL12 a spring and associated hardware moves the smear truck vertically When the smear truck is idle or is picking up a slide from the Slide Ejector module the smear truck is raised and fully horizontal In this state SOL61 is de energized routing pressure to the bottom of the truck lift cylinder CL12 To pickup a slide SOL61 is energized to release the pressure on the bottom of CL12 and SOL56 is energized to route pressure to the top of CL12 This action pushes the smear truck down and compresses the truck lift spring When the smear truck contacts the slide it pivots the smear truck into the fully horizontal position To make a smear the smear truck tilts down into the smearing position To accomplish this position SOL61 is energized removing pressure from the bottom of CL12 Gravity tilts the smear truck down After the smear is made SOL61 is de energized routing pressure to the bottom of CL12 which pushes the smear truck back to the horizontal position To lower the spreader slide onto the shuttle SOL61 is energized to release the pres
282. e to SlideMaker Interface Card Cables 3 3 4 3 3 4 Connecting MF6 in the Sample Access and Reservoir Module to MF13 3 3 4 3 3 5 Interface Bracket with Fluid Detectors Removed 3 3 5 3 3 6 Locating VL25 3 3 5 PN 4276985C 3 i CONTENTS 3 3 7 3 3 8 3 3 9 3 3 10 3 3 11 3 3 12 3 3 13 3 3 14 3 3 15 3 3 16 3 3 17 3 3 18 3 3 19 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 34 5 3 4 6 3 4 7 3 4 8 3 4 9 3 4 10 3 4 11 3 4 12 3 4 13 3 4 14 3 4 15 3 4 16 4 1 1 3 ii Connecting Actuator Tubing to VL116 3 3 6 Installing the Interface Bracket 3 3 6 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting 3 3 7 Removing Tubing from Needle Vent to VC19 3 3 7 Connecting Pinch Tubing from VL25 to Y Fitting 3 3 8 Attaching Pinch Tubing to Y Fitting 3 3 8 Routing Pinch Tubing through VL116 to VC19 3 3 9 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting 3 3 9 Installing the Housing Interface Bracket 3 3 9 Removing Tubing from Y Fitting 3 3 10 Connecting Tubing from VL115 to Y Fitting 3 3 10 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent Fitting 3 3 11 Connecting SOL116 to VL116 3 3 11 Installing the Guide Interface Bracket on the GEN S SM SlideMaker 3 4 2 GENeS System Main Components Layout 3 4 3 LH 750 System Main Components Layout 3 4 3 Connecting the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface Card to GEN S SM SlideMaker Service Port 3 4 4 Connecting the LH Diluter 3 Card to LH SlideMaker Service Port 3 4 4 Reinstalling the Sh
283. eMaker accessing the main compartments 4 1 1 description 2 1 1 fluidic supply line connections 3 4 12 function 2 1 1 installation procedures 3 2 1 installing software using a laptop computer 4 10 1 installing the guide interface bracket 3 4 2 leakage current specifications 2 1 4 leveling 3 4 6 modules locations 2 1 3 modules table of functions 2 1 2 power down 4 1 1 preinstallation requirements 3 1 1 preparing for transport 4 13 1 removing the modules 4 1 3 reset function 2 4 6 securing to the Diluter 3 4 6 service function options 4 2 1 software menu tree A 5 1 software program location 2 4 2 systems list of 2 1 1 See also modules systems and specific modules or systems SlideMaher 2 5V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 34 SlideMaher 5 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 2 28 SlideMaher 5V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 34 SlideMaher 10V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 35 SlideMaher 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 35 SlideMaher 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 36 SlideMaher 24V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 36 SlideMaher 30 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 2 29 SlideMaher Automatically Made A Slide Using Default Parameters 7 2 2 SlideMaher Bashet Did Not Transfer Between Belts 7 2 7 PN 4276985C SlideMaker Basket Move Position Failure 7 2 7 SlideMaker Basket Move Timeout 7 2 6 SlideMaker Basket Track Full 7 2 6 Sl
284. echanism and Encoder See Table 8 2 13 8 2 24 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Table 8 2 14 8 2 25 Smear Truck Assembly See Table 8 2 15 8 2 26 Label Printer Module See Table 8 2 16 8 2 27 Covers and Doors on the GEN S SM SlideMaker Table 8 2 17 8 2 28 Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker See Table 8 2 18 8 2 29 Chokes and Fittings See Table 8 2 19 8 2 30 Common Valves See Table 8 2 20 8 2 32 Basket Interface Card Components A 2 1 Dryer Interface Card Components A 2 2 Main Distribution Card Components A 2 3 Power Supply Monitor Card Components A 2 6 Slide Ejector Interface Card Components A 2 11 Smear Transport Interface Card Components A 2 13 System Control Card Components A 2 15 SlideMaker Menu Summary A 5 1 xix CONTENTS XX TABLES 2 1 1 2 3 1 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 6 1 2 7 1 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 11 1 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 4 2 6 4 2 T 4 2 8 4 8 1 7 2 1 7 2 2 7 2 3 7 2 4 7 2 5 7 2 6 7 2 7 7 2 8 7 2 9 7 2 10 7 2 11 7 2 12 7 2 13 7 2 14 7 4 1 8 1 1 8 1 2 8 1 3 8 1 4 8 1 5 8 1 6 8 1 7 8 1 8 8 1 9 8 1 10 8 2 1 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 4 SlideMaker Modules 2 1 2 Fluidic System Sensors 2 3 8 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors 2 5 14 Sample Acquisition System Sensors 2 5 16 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors 2 6 7 Slide and Smear Module Sensors 2 7 8 Dryer Module Sensors 2 9 3 Slide Elevator Module Sensors 2 10 3 Basket Queue Module Sensor 2 11
285. ecked for diluent The check is considered successful if the diluent value is between 70 and 100 of the calibration value or 0 7 to 1 0 V Immediately after the diluent check SL33 is energized to vacuum dry the vent line for 9 5 seconds during which BD3 is checked for air The check is considered successful if the air value is between 30 and 50 of the calibration value or 0 3 to 0 5 V Calibration and Diluent and Air Checking Retry If the diluent or air checking routine fails the System performs the calibration routine a second time If the system fails to recover the correct diluent or air value a second time a VLS Diluent or VLS Air error is generated and the Automatic mode for the System is disabled Troubleshooting and Servicing ATTENTION You must reset the GEN S System or the LH 750 System to return it to the Automatic mode after a VLS error However F79 can be done continually Most VLS errors occur at installation and are usually caused by tubing kinks at the feed thru or Y fittings in the needle vent aspiration line Under normal conditions the diluent rinse flows very rapidly through the vent line followed by a very rapid air dry After servicing the needle vent line Always do the F79 function to recalibrate prior to running cycles This is necessary because any movement of the tubing within BD3 can affect the calibration value Ifyou moved or replaced the tubing in FD1 recalibrate all the SlideMaker fluid
286. ection station LOCK CASSETTE Locks the slide cassette in place UNLOCK CASSETTE Unlocks the slide cassette BASKET TEST Allows access to the FRONT BELT REAR BELT FRONT REAR BELT POSITION ELEVATOR and STOP MOTION options to test the slide basket movements along the entire slide basket path See Table 4 2 6 HOME SHUTTLE Moves the shuttle to the blood dispense position the location of the dispense position sensor back to the home position the location of the smear position sensor and then an additional number of steps past home position to ensure the entire sensing zone is blocked by the shuttle flag EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH Displays the EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH screen with the following options START CYCLE Moves the shuttle to the home position then to the printer position then to the blood dispense position and finally back to the home position verifying all the motions and sensors STOP CYCLE Stops the function at the end of the current cycle e CYCLE Switches between SINGLE and CONTINUOUS DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Allows access to the HOME OFFSET DISPENSE OFFSET PRINTER OFFSET SHUTTLE VACUUM STEP LEFT STEP RIGHT and RESET SHUTTLE OFFSET options to ensure correct alignment of the shuttle with the printer the dispense probe and the Dryer module See Table 4 2 7 4 2 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 3 SlideMaker SERVO SY
287. ed PN 4276985C A 2 5 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Power Supply Monitor Card Figure A 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card Components TP28 TP30 TP31 TP26 27 TP20 J7 7 CRY CR10 TP36 J2 TP24 S 4 TP17 TP23 po TP14 i gt TP13 TP25 TP21 OO A Jo Je p 5 n mm J8 J10 TP22 TP4 11 TP10 J3 TP12 TP5 J4 TP6 TP8 7884071 Connectors Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J1 Provides power 1 5V 5V and signals to ROUND Printer Label module 3 Label direction PRN_CW 4 24 V switched 24VSW 5 Ground GROUND 6 Printer clock PRN_CLK A 2 6 PN 42769856 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION Table A 2 8 Power Supply Monitor Card Connectors Continued Signals by Pin J No Function Pin No Signal Type Direction Reference J2 Provides power to 1 24 V switched 24VSW and analog signals 17 5 vacuum proportional voltage 5 0 LOW VAC2 from Pneumatic 5 represents 20 00 Hg analog in out Power Supply Monitor cards 3 5 psi proportional voltage 5 0 Vdc 5PSI represents 8 0 psi analog in out 4 5 12
288. ed basket present at left rear position 36 Basket front left Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J6 J7 12 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked basket present at left front position 37 Basket index Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J8 J7 13 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked slide insertion space occupied slide is in the basket at this position or the basket is not in position to receive a slide Blocked 2 1 V unblocked 3 4 V 39 Left crossover home Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J10 J7 15 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked left crossover Interface cylinder at home position 40 Right crossover home Infrared interrupting Basket Transport J11 J7 16 See Figure 2 11 1 Not blocked right crossover Interface cylinder at home position 41 Vertical slide Reflective infrared Dryer Interface J5 J8 5 See Figure 2 10 1 Reflection slide present in drop position of basket 54 Basket cover interlock Magnetic reed switch Basket Transport J14 J7 5 Interface Open basket cover open 2 11 4 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 3 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 1 1 3 1 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility 3 1 1 Electrical Requirements 3 1 2 System Requirements 3 1 2 GEN S System 3 1 2 LH 750 System 3 1 2 3 2 UPGRADING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 2 1 GEN S System 3 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 3 2 1 Procedure 3 2 1 LH 750
289. ed by service memo PN 4276985C iii REVISION STATUS iv PN 4276985 LEGAL NOTICES REVISION STATUS iii 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 1 1 MANUAL DESCRIPTION 1 1 1 Scope 1 1 1 Intended Audience 1 1 1 Organization 1 1 2 Numbering Format 1 1 3 Special Headings 1 1 3 Warning 1 1 3 Caution 1 1 3 Important 1 1 3 Attention 1 1 3 Note 1 1 3 Conventions 1 1 3 12 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 1 Electronic 1 2 1 Biological 1 2 1 Troubleshooting 1 2 2 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 1 1 21 INTRODUCTION TO THE SLIDEMAKER 2 1 1 Summary 2 1 1 Function 2 1 1 Description 2 1 1 Overview 2 1 1 Systems 2 1 1 Modules 2 1 1 Diagnostic Products 2 1 2 Physical Specifications 2 1 2 Performance Specifications and Characteristics 2 1 4 Leakage Current Specifications 2 1 4 Operation 2 1 4 Operating Procedures 2 1 4 22 ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 1 Summary 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power System Hazard Reduction 2 2 1 Power Input 2 2 2 Power Cable 2 2 2 Line Voltage Input Protection 2 2 2 Fuses 2 2 3 Power Supply 2 2 3 Function 2 2 3 Input 2 2 4 Outputs 2 2 4 PN 4276985C V CONTENTS vi 2 3 2 4 Power Supply Monitor Card 2 2 4 Function 2 2 4 LEDs 2 2 4 Test Points 2 2 5 Connectors 2 2 5 Main Distribution Card 2 2 5 Function 2 2 5 Connectors and Test Points 2 2 6 Power System Interconnections 2 2 6 Power Failure 2 2 6 FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 1 Summa
290. ed to protective eyewear gloves and suitable laboratory attire when Operating or maintaining this or any other automated laboratory analyzer This Service Manual contains confidential information of Beckman Coulter Inc and its receipt or possession does not convey any rights to reproduce disclose its contents or to manufacture use or sell anything it may describe Reproduction disclosure or use without specific written authorization of Beckman Coulter Inc is strictly forbidden Copyright Beckman Coulter Inc 2000 2002 All rights reserved REVISION STATUS m Initial Issue 8 00 Released by CN 030150 0685 Software Version SlideMaker 16 5 Workstation 3A Revision B 7 01 Released by CN 036830 0198 GENS System Software Version SlideMaker 4A2 Workstation 4A2 LH 750 System Software Version SlideMaker LH 1A Workstation 1A Revision B incorporates information from service memos 1939 and 1963 and for the LH SlideMaker As part of adding the LH 750 System information the red and yellow traffic light icons were replaced with text in the error message tables This replacement is not marked with change bars as that would mask true technical changes Technical changes were made on the following pages 1 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 4 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 1 3 2 1 4 2 2 3 2 2 4 2 2 6 2 3 6 2 4 2 2 4 6 2 5 2 2 5 3 2 5 9 2 5 15 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 2 1 3 3 2 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 7 3 3 8 3 3 0 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4
291. ed traffic light icon is included GENeS System GENeS System GN CN LH 750 System LH 750 System The SlideMaker icon is displayed on the Command Center when the SlideMaker is stopped A red traffic light is displayed on the Command Center when immediate action is required Double clicking on the red traffic light displays the error message and a button for clearing the error Double clicking on the error message displays the Help topic for that message A yellow traffic light is displayed on the Command Center when caution is required However a red light supersedes a yellow light For example if another condition occurs that triggers a red light the red light is displayed until that condition is resolved then the yellow light appears Double clicking on the yellow traffic light displays the warning message Double clicking on the warning message displays the Help topic for that message PN 4276985C 1 2 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action N A No Event Log Red light N A The SlideMaker is off 1 Verify the SlideMaker is connected and on Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Did Not B The SlideMaker is disconnected 2 Ac
292. edure in the Online Help system pe 3 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to initialize the printer 4 The SlideMaker stops all and continue operation of the SlideMaker mechanical activity 7 2 38 7 2 38 PN 4276985 Table 7 2 11 Printer Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER OUT OF RIBBON Yes SlideMaker Log Red light 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected that ribbon is Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Label 2 sample a reservoir is not out 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM PRINTER RIBBON OUT ERROR Printer Out Of Ribbon processed 2 Open the cover and replace the printer ribbon Refer to the Replacing the 34 Note The Label Printer module still SlideMaker Printer Ribbon procedure in the Online Help system has printing capacity for up to two 3 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to initialize the printer ee when it senses the ribbon is and continue operation of the SlideMaker out 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity
293. eft to right movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES1 and the aspiration lines Sample Access and Reservoir Smear Transport Interface J26 FD3 Controls the positioning of blood in RES1 Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES1 determining when to stop the right to left movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES1 and the aspiration lines Dispense Smear Transport Interface J27 FD4 Identifies the leading edge of the aspirated sample for RES2 determining when to stop aspiration Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES2 determining when to stop the left to right movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES2 and the aspiration lines Sample Access and Reservoir Smear Transport Interface J28 FD5 Controls the positioning of blood in RES2 Detects the presence of blood during mixing in RES2 determining when to stop the right to left movement Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of RES2 and the aspiration lines Dispense Smear Transport Interface J29 2 5 14 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Table 2 5 1 SlideMaker Fluid Detectors Continued FD Functions Module Interface Card Connector FD6 Detects the trailing edge of
294. en select PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b Verify the 30 psi reads 30 psix0 5 c does not do Heading 4 27 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT Do the System Verification Procedure as instructed under Heading 5 1 in the Analytical Stations Service Manual Do the SlideMaker System Verification Procedure as instructed under Heading 5 1 Complete the installation reports as directed in Report Completion under Heading 3 8 in the Analytical Stations Service Manual 3 5 1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 2 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C CONTENTS 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 1 1 41 4 2 4 3 4 4 4 5 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 1 General 4 1 1 Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker 4 1 1 Opening the Main Cover 4 1 2 Closing the Main Cover 4 1 3 Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules 4 1 3 Basket Queue Module 4 1 3 Cassette Transport Module 4 1 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 7 Dispense Module 4 1 8 Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules 4 1 9 Keypad and Display Module 4 1 10 Label Printer Module 4 1 10 Main Fluidics Module 4 1 11 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 12 Slide and Smear Module 4 1 13 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 1 Purpose 4 2 1 Procedure 4 2 1 Dry Cycle Sequence Summary 4 2 6 Slide Pickup Process 4 2 6 Smear Making Pro
295. encoder disk rotates one of the two quadrature signals leads the other The direction of rotation clockwise or counterclockwise is determined from which of the signals is leading The rotational position is determined by counting the number of steps from the last known zero index position The zero index position sensor is only observed once during initialization of the smear truck transport Thereafter the quadrature signals are counted to determine the position of the smear truck relative to the saved zero index position PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Infrared Interrupting Sensors Infrared interrupting sensors are used to detect the presence of a flag which determines the position of a movable mechanism The voltage and current requirements for the infrared interrupting sensors are e standard 0 200 in gap interrupting sensors LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 45 V e Coulter assembled 2 piece large gap interrupting sensors LED anode supplied by 150 ohm 5 1 4 W resistor to 5 V cathode to ground gt Phototransistor emitter supplied by 39 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collector to 45 V e Coulter assembled 4 piece large gap interrupting sensors LED anodes 47 ohms in series with each anode supplied by 47 ohm 5 1 4 W resist
296. entative eo go 7 2 16 7 2 16 PN 4276985C Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER EXTEND SENSOR 10 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide pusher bars the mechanism that Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Reports E light 2 Any sample in reservoir is not transfers the slide from the shuttle to the 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_DRYER_TRANSFER_EXTEND_ Slide Dryer Transfer If AutoStop is ON red light processed Dryer module did not extend to transfer the 2 the cover AE ER UE Mechanism Shuttle to 3 Any completed smear will be left on Slide or the sensor did not detect the 75 Dryer Did Not Extend the shuttle extension This could indicate WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can Sensor 10 4 The SlideMaker stops The slide pusher bars mechanism is contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with jammed care and avoid skin contact The shuttle and the slide pusher bars are misaligned 3 Ifa slide is on the s
297. epper w offset 300 1 10 1023941 Pulley wheel right CP 11 2837037 Hardware retaining ring PN 4276985C 8 2 11 8 Figure 8 2 7 Main Fluidics See Table 8 2 7 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS 6985064B Q A a US e yx JA y PN 42769856 8 2 12 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 7 Main Fluidics Module See Figure 8 2 7 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 6232038 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 10 32 thd 2 2523062 O ring 0 187 i d x 0 050 w 3 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 4 6216012 Washer cylinder 0 500 i d x 0 562 o d x 0 062 thk 5 2826030 Washer I tooth 47 0 47 i d x 0 60 o d x 0 020 thk 6 1017501 Hardware mount pinch valve CP 7 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assy 8 6805574 Chamber sheath tank S A 9 6854848 Chamber rinse housing vacuum S A 10 6858601 Chamber isolator S A 11 6859138 Chamber foam trap S A 12 6232840 Regulator vacuum 0 25 in Hg S A 13 6232628 Regulator and flow meter vacuum 7 in Hg 14 1005699 Fitting union 0 093 i d to 0 093 i d bulkhead 15 6232748 Manifold solenoid valve pneumatic 10 position 24 Vdc 16 1018021 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 0 082 i d bulkhead Note All fittings in this row are this part number except the eighth fitting from the left the one identified as PN 1005699 17 1016486 Fitting isolator 10 32 CP Components Not Illus
298. er 3 Ifthe diluent and cleaning agent pickup tubes for the GEN S System do not have ports for the SlideMaker reagent lines replace the pickup tubes LH 750 System All LH 750 Systems are LH SlideMaker compatible PN 42769850 3 2 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UPGRADING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 39 9 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 3 MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION Tools Supplies Needed Unpack the Integration Kit PN 6605418 GEN S System or PN 6605747 LH 750 System and verify the contents against the packing list For this section you need the following items from the kit m 1 2 m 4 ft of green black striped polyurethane tubing PN 3202217 for lengthening tubing from MF13 to QD5 and for connecting 501116 to VL116 8 cm 3 in of brown striped silicone tubing PN 3213163 for lengthening tubing from CV45 to FT13D Sample Access and Reservoir module without the reservoir rod PN 6805565 One Sample Access and Reservoir module to SlideMaker Interface card cable PN 6028773 One SOL120 to SlideMaker Interface cable PN 6806194 One interface bracket PN 6806095 assembled with One black mini pinch valve PN 6857096 VL116 for retubing the vent chamber 19 Two fluid detector mounts PN 1023417 Two fluid detectors PN 6805569 and FDI for aspirate line at needle vent One cable clamp PN 6028733 One pinch valve locking ring PN 62323
299. er Module Adjustments Printer Height above the Slide Specification At the printer position the clearance between the slide on the shuttle and the label and printer rolls should be 1 mm 0 04 in the thickness of a glass slide Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings Test Point Ground Testing Conditions Adjustment Acceptable Votage T2 TGND Label blocking top of form sensor R10 2 5 Vdc 0 1 1 TGND Label blocking top of form sensor R1 gt 3 25 Vdc 1 TGND Label liner blocking top of form sensor R1 1 9 Vdc Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances Table A 1 2 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances Pneumatics Measured and Displayed Tolerance Range 5 psi 4 80 to 5 20 psi 30 psi 27 00 to 33 00 psi Raw unregulated high vacuum 17 00 to 32 00 in Hg Regulated low vacuum 1 17 00 to 18 00 in Hg Regulated low vacuum 2 6 30 to 6 70 in Hg Shuttle Position Settings Dispense Position Specifications The dispense position of the shuttle should be set so that the blood drop is dispensed 25 mm 1 in from the right edge of the slide PN 4276985C A 1 1 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION TOLERANCES AND LIMITS Shuttle Offset Settings Table A 1 3 Shuttle Position Nominal Settings Shuttle Position Nominal Setting Tolerance Dispense 09 N A Home smear 09 1 Print 29 N A Smear Module Input Tolerances Voltage Inputs 24
300. er X cleared sensor SEN17 J10 Input cassette retracted sensor SEN27 J21 Register Z forward sensor SEN20 J11 Cassette Empty Sensor card SEN28 J22 Spare sensor SEN14 PN 4276985C A 2 11 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Test Points Table A 2 12 Slide Ejector Interface Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name HGND High noise ground 5V Power supply voltage 24V Power supply voltage DGND Digital ground A 2 12 PN 4276985C Smear Transport Interface Card QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Figure A 2 6 Smear Transport Interface Card Components J8 42 45 J3 AGND 15 V J24 433 J6J34 J17 J23 J25 J26 J28 eT J12 49 J13 J14 J15 Connectors J16 J1 J19 DGND J20 427 421 429 J10 430 435 432 7334056A J18 J11 Table A 2 13 Smear Transport Interface Card Connectors JNo Connects to J No Connects to J1 Shuttle stepper motor M1 J18 Slide transfer retracted sensor SEN9 J2 Probe down solenoid SOL42 J19 Slide transfer extended sensor SEN10 J3 Slide transfer solenoid 50141 J20 Probe up sensor SEN11 J4 Truck vacuum solenoid SOL43 J21 Probe down sensor SEN12 J5 System Control card J5 fluid detector signals J22 Truck lift up sensor SEN18 Truck lift down sensor SEN19
301. er troubleshooting See Troubleshooting and Servicing below VLS Air Error During the vent line drying process controlled by SL33 in the Analytical Station BD3 is used to detect the presence of air If air is not detected a VLS Air error is generated and the Automatic mode is disabled because inadequate drying of the vent line can lead to dilution of the specimen in the tube A VLS Air error indicates a problem in the vent line vacuum drying process that requires further troubleshooting See Troubleshooting and Servicing below Calibration is calibrated automatically whenever the GEN S System or the LH 750 System is powered up or reset You can also initiate a calibration of BD3 by using the F79 function on the Diluter numeric keypad The software routine for the automatic calibration and for calibration using F79 is the same so you can use F79 as a troubleshooting function in the event of a VLS failure Diluent Prime and Calibration Diluent is dispensed from the backwash tank via SL1 to prime the needle vent line for 3 seconds At the completion of the priming process BD3 is automatically calibrated on the diluent That is the gain for BD3 is adjusted to a reference voltage of about 1 V PN 4276985C B 1 1 VENT LINE SENSING VLS VLS FUNCTION CALIBRATION AND TROUBLESHOOTING Diluent and Air Checking After the calibration routine the vent line is primed with diluent for an additional 2 5 seconds during which BD3 is ch
302. ers or on the edges b Using the Smear Template analyze the macroscopic quality of the smears on the slides exiting the Dryer module 1 Compare the length of each smear to the measured lines on the Smear Template and ensure the end of the smear is between 1 50 in and 2 25 in See Figure 5 1 1a Note This smear length criterion is only applicable when the smear definition settings MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt DEFINE SMEAR SPEED are at their default settings of 5 2 Place the feathered edge of each smear against the curved line on the Smear Template and examine the three working areas See Figure 5 1 1b Ensure that at least two adjoining working areas 1 and 2 or 2 and 3 have no vacuoles streaks gaps ridges or waves Figure 5 1 1 Using the Smear Template 8 b Acceptable 1 80 lengths _ 1 95 210 Working 2 25 areas q N 7334181B 5 1 2 PN 4276985C MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE c If using Coulter slides with cut corners ensure the smears are centered on the slide with margins on both sides as shown in Figure 5 1 2 Figure 5 1 2 Checking the Smear Location on the Slide 7334186B 8 Ifthe SlideMaker meets the conditions in step 7 have a laboratory technician or an Applications Specialist verify the microscopic quality of the smears PN 4276985C 5 1 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SYSTEM VERIFICATION
303. escription and No SlideMaker sjgejaker Main A light continues operating normally unit was in operation 1 If the cover appears closed open the cover and close it again EV_SM_UNIT_DOOR_OPEN Yes Cover Open Sensor If AutoStop is ON red light If in the Normal mode 2 Main cover interlock SENS3 is 2 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 01 LH 53 1 Any truck operation in progress obstructed or defective 3 If the message persists REL continues a Ensure SEN53 is unobstructed 2 The Label Printer continues if b Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the operating SlideMaker 3 Any sample already aspirated is 4 If the message still persists processed until its smear is dried Ae maai se and deposited in a slide basket Two gt slides be completed before the b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation SlideMaker stops Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 4 No new samples are aspirated WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous 5 If the Printer is out of labels or material Handle with care and avoid skin contact ribbon CL4 is retracted releasing the printhead so you can insert the c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module new label or ribbon roll and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note The printhe
304. ess and Reservoir module 7 Remove the Sample Access and Reservoir module from the Diluter Slide and Smear Module The Slide and Smear module comprises two modules the Slide Transport module and the Smear module While the Slide Transport module and the Smear module are different modules functionally physically they make up one assembly 4 1 13 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section Remove the following modules to access the Slide and Smear Module a Dispense module Do the Dispense Module removal procedure beginning at step 4 Cassette Transport module Do the Cassette Transport Module removal procedure steps 3 through 8 c Dryer module Do the Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules removal procedure steps 5 through 9 d Main Fluidics module Do the Main Fluidics Module removal procedure steps 5 through 7 WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can conta
305. et Service Only Since error messages commands are not transferred from processor to processor is unable to verify voltages pressures and temperatures 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 3 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 13 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 4 Communication Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION RAM ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Failure in reading or writing the parameters to Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker BATTERY EN light activity the battery backed RAM 1 Turn off the SlideMaker EV_SM_BATTERY_BACKED_RAM_ERROR BACKED RAM Failure If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Open the cover 14 WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with
306. et when servicing the SlideMaker Figure 2 2 2 Electronic Power Distribution Power on Basket Label switch Interface LEDS Printer Reset card 415V 424 V 51 15 V module switch Dryer Interface Power card Supply Distribution Monitor 15 V Syst elite card 9 system cd fasv I isy 45V Control Interface m 15V card si ervo High Smear vacuum Display Transport 5 Psi K d Interface Pneumatic Pneumatic card Supply High enable valves Monitor Vacuum cards 15V Main 17 5 in Hg Vacuum Dispense 2 Dispense 1 accumulator Manifold Manifold Interface 6 5 in Hg tank card card aid 7334082A Power Input Power Cable The power cable connects the SlideMaker to a standard ac wall outlet Two power cables are available in the Service Installation kit The American style power connector conforms to the Underwriters Laboratory UL specifications The European style power connector conforms to most agencies governing in Europe Line Voltage Input Protection Primary ac input to the SlideMaker is protected by a transient voltage suppressor and two ac filters to prevent damage and performance degradation from line voltage variations nominal
307. evator up until the elevator reaches the platen elevator up sensor SEN44 The upward movement stretches the spring in the gear rack spring mechanism rotating the platen back to the horizontal position The platen elevator stepper motor should move the slide elevator from the low point to the high point or from the high point to the low point in a fixed number of steps If the motor takes more than that fixed number of steps by a certain margin the SlideMaker generates an error Adjustments on the Slide Elevator module allow you to move the platen until the released slides are perpendicular to the basket slots and are centered in the basket slot See Figure 2 10 1 For the adjustment procedure see Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Slide Elevator module are listed in Table 2 10 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 37 Basket index Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J8 J7 13 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked blocked 2 1 V unblocked 3 4 V slide insertion space occupied Slide is in the basket at this position or the basket is not in position to receive a slide 41 Vertical slide Reflective i
308. ew samples are aspirated Five consecutive messages from the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMakerTo light 2 If this error occurred after a sample SlideMaker to the Analytical Station were not 4 Check if the Analytical Station is working correctly If necessary reset the Analyzer EV_SM_HOST_COMM_ERROR Analytical Station A If AutoStop is ON red light was ready to be dispensed onto the acknowledged 2 If the message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a 05 Communication Lost slide a smear is made for that slide basket then acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker CRC Check Failed sample T 3 Ifthe message still persists 3 Turn off the SlideMaker 4 Completed smears are dried and b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation V Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List deposited in a slide basket c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ANALYZER TIMEOUT No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated No response from the Analytical Station 1 Check if the Analytical Station is working correctly If necessary reset the Analyzer Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker To light 2 If this error occurred after a sample 2 fthe message persists wait until the last slide in
309. f its travel and the gripper opens Remove the slide from the platen Verify SEN46 is aligned correctly See Removal under Heading 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT Verify slides are deposited correctly in the slide baskets Go to Verification Figure 4 6 2 Slide Elevator Platen Adjustments 7334159B Verification 1 2 4276985 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE Do five dry cycles and ensure the slides are positioned correctly in the slide basket 4 6 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS 4 6 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT 4 7 DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT Purpose The volume of blood dispensed by the dispense pumps affects the quality of the blood smears If a dispense pump dispenses too little blood the smears are too short if a dispense pump dispenses too much blood the smears are too long The position of the barrel in the dispense pump determines the volume dispensed Use this procedure to adjust the dispense pumps as necessary to improve smear quality Tools Supplies Needed Five whole blood specimens Procedure 1 Disconnect the I beam tubing from the top of the dispense probe 2 Slide the cap off of the dispense pump needing adjustment See Figure 4 7 1 Note DP1 dispenses the blood in the single slide mode and
310. f not do the Slide Pusher Adjustment under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 3 Verify the slide is centered on the smear truck If not and the smear truck is the OLD configuration do the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT If not and the smear truck is the NEW configuration do Heading 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 Verify that when the smear truck places a slide on the shuttle the slide is centered from front to back on the shuttle so that the O ring provides a good seal If not do the Slide Ejector Alignment procedure under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 5 Verify the pick and the wick positions of the shuttle are set correctly If not do Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 6 At the Dryer module verify the slide is transferred from the shuttle to the module correctly and that the slide is straight not angled on the conveyor belts If not do Heading 4 17 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 7 At the Slide Elevator module verify the slide is dropped into the slide basket correctly If not ensure The platen is adjusted correctly Do Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS e SEN46 is aligned correctly Do Heading 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 8 the SlideMaker screen select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt SENSOR STATUS an
311. f quadrature encoder PN 4276985C A 4 5 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 61 Printer direction Logic Not used 62 Serial 1 cts Logic N A 63 Serial 2 cts Logic N A Temperature Sensor card See Figure 2 9 1 Temperature mounted on PCB A 4 6 Table A 4 2 SEN8 CASSETTE XFER HOME and SEN30 CASS TRANSIT Functionality Functional Meaning 0 0 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is fully extended 0 1 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is in transit 1 0 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is in home position 1 1 Upper cassette transfer mechanism is in transit Types and Requirements of Sensors Used This section gives the general functions and where applicable the voltage and current requirements of the types of sensors used in the SlideMaker Encoder Sensors The encoder sensors are part of a rotary quadrature encoder used to monitor the revolutions of the servo motor allowing the SlideMaker to calculate precise information on the position of the smear truck Two of the encoder sensors SEN58 and SEN59 are used to count the slots on the encoder disk The third encoder sensor SEN60 indicates the zero index position of the disk As the
312. f the Basket Queue module and remove the wall as shown in Figure 4 1 4 5 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the Dryer module See Figure 4 1 11 Figure 4 1 11 Captive Screws Securing the Dryer Module 7334097B 6 Liftthe Dryer module up off the alignment pins mounted on the Basket Queue module Refer to Figure 4 1 11 7 Pullthe Dryer module forward disengaging the hooks at the back of the Dryer module from their alignment grooves 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 10 10 Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Dryer and the Slide Elevator modules Remove the Dryer module from the SlideMaker To remove the Slide Elevator module from the Dryer module unfasten the captive screws securing the Slide Elevator module to the right side of the Dryer module See Figure 4 1 12 Figure 4 1 12 Captive Screws Securing the Slide Elevator Module to the Dryer Module Keypad and Display Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on rear of the SlideMaker and unplug main power cable from the ac outlet Open the main cover For directions see Opening
313. flag assembly mounted on the Dryer module but activated by movement of the gripper on the Slide Elevator module Figure 2 10 2 e When the gripper is fully closed that is SOL60 is de energized but no slide is on the platen the lever just touches the back of the gripper and SEN46 is blocked Note SEN46 is adjusted so that the lever just touches the back of the gripper in this position e When the gripper is either fully open waiting for a slide or partially closed holding a slide the gripper moves the lever of SEN46 unblocking the sensor The gripper is activated up to three times to grip a slide If after the third try SEN46 is still blocked indicating no slide is on the platen an error message is generated When a slide is on the platen the platen elevator stepper motor M2 moves the elevator down to the slide releasing position As the elevator moves the spring in the gear rack spring mechanism releases rotating the platen 90 degrees PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE When the elevator reaches the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 indicating the elevator is down SOL60 is energized releasing the gripper and the slide falls into the basket slot After either the vertical slide sensor SEN41 on the Slide Elevator module or the basket index sensor SEN37 in the Basket Transport module confirm a slide is in the basket slot the platen elevator stepper motor drives the el
314. for the extent determined by the POSITION selected STOP MOTION Stops any continuous movement of the belts or elevator testing 4 2 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 7 SlideMaker DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS Options Options Descriptions HOME OFFSET XX Moves the shuttle in the Smear Transport module to the home position a predefined number of steps inside the smear position sensor and displays the number of steps inside the sensor See for the nominal setting DISPENSE OFFSET XX Moves the shuttle in the Smear Transport module to the dispense position a predefined number of steps inside the dispense position sensor and displays the number of steps inside the sensor See Table A 1 3 for the nominal setting PRINTER OFFSET XX Moves the shuttle in the Smear Transport module to the printer position a predefined number of steps inside the print position sensor and displays the number of steps inside the sensor See Table A 1 3 for the nominal setting SHUTTLE VACUUM Opens ENABLE or closes DISABLE the vacuum supply line to the shuttle in the Smear Transport module STEP LEFT When HOME OFFSET DISPENSE OFFSET or PRINTER OFFSET are selected moves the shuttle a step to the left Exiting this screen saves the new offset value STEP RIGHT When HOME OFFSET DISPENSE OFFSET or PRINTER OFFSET are selected moves the shut
315. for the first slide in the dual slide mode DP2 dispenses the blood for the second slide in the dual slide mode 3 Note the number written on the side of the dispense pump barrel facing away from the I beam tubing See Figure 4 7 1 Figure 4 7 1 Dispense Pump Adjustments Remove cap I Record number on this side of barrel 321 Insert I beam tubing here 7334091B PN 4276985 4 7 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES DISPENSE PUMP ADJUSTMENT Slide the barrel out of the dispense pump and off the I beam tubing 5 Turn the barrel of the dispense pump to change the volume dispensed To increase the volume dispensed go up a number to decrease the volume dispensed go downa number 6 Thread the I beam tubing back through the barrel of the pump and reinstall the barrel in the pump body ensuring the I beam tubing remains in both channels as shown in Figure 4 7 1 7 Reinstall the cap on the dispense pump and reconnect the I beam tubing on the dispense probe 8 Ensure the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification Cycle five whole blood specimens with the SlideMaker in the appropriate blood mode for the dispense pump adjusted single slide or dual slide and ensure the SlideMaker is making good quality blood smears 4 7 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 8 CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT Purpose Use
316. fset 300 1 3505053 8 2 6 9 PN 4276985C 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 7 Master Parts List N through P Description Part Number Figure Item Needle low pierce cartridge 6806229 O ring 0 187 i d x 0 050 w 2523062 8 2 4 4 8 2 7 2 O ring shuttle 2527822 8 2 12 22 O ring smear truck 2512026 PCB Basket Corner Sensor 6706563 8 2 2 6 PCB Basket Index 6706669 8 2 2 4 PCB Basket Transport Interface 6706417 8 2 2 16 PCB Belt Profile Sensor 6706667 B 2 2 15 PCB Cassette Empty Sensor SEN28 6706415 8 2 3 6 PCB Dryer Interface 6706403 8 2 6 8 PCB Main Distribution 6706742 8 2 8 13 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 17 5 in Hg 6706514 8 2 9 11 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 30 PSI 6706511 8 2 9 5 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 PSI 6706512 8 2 9 7 PCB Pneumatic Monitor 6 5 in Hg 6706513 8 2 9 13 PCB Pneumatic Monitor Vacuum 6706515 8 2 9 9 PCB Power Supply Monitor 6706561 8 2 9 1 PCB Slide Accessible contains SEN17 and SEN25 6706915 8 2 3 10 PCB Slide Detector Dryer Exit Sensor card 6706665 8 2 6 3 PCB Slide Ejector Interface 6706743 8 2 3 18 PCB SlideMaker Drivers 1 daughter card for System Control card replaces U25 6707081 8 2 8 14 U26 U35 and U36 PCB SlideMaker Drivers 2 daughter card for System Control card replaces U27 6707082 8 2 8 15 U28 U37 and U38 PCB Smear Transport Interface 6706744 8 2 13 14 PCB System Control 6706687 8 2 8 5 PCB Temperature Sensor 6706083 8 2 6 2 Platen
317. fset value if necessary whenever you replace gt A servo sensor gt The servo motor gt encoder The wick position is the location where the spreader slide sits in the drop of blood on the smear slide until the blood is wicked across the smear slide Check the wick position and reset the offset value if necessary whenever you replace gt A shuttle belt gt A servo sensor gt The servo motor gt encoder Procedure ATTENTION The shuttle must be in the home position when setting the pick position Reset the SlideMaker to ensure the shuttle is in the home position 2 the SlideMaker screen select SERVO SYSTEM MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SERVO SYSTEM 3 On the Servo System Functions screen a Select RESET SERVO SYSTEM b Select DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS 4 Set the pick position Select START PICK SEQUENCE b For better viewing remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station c Using the MOVE LEFT option and the appropriate MOVE SPEED SLOW MEDIUM or FAST move the smear truck until the right hand edge of the truck is flush with the right end of the glass slide as shown in Figure 4 4 1 d Select DEFINE PICK OFFSET to save the pick offset value PN 4276985 4 4 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 2 Figure 4 4 1 Defining the Pick Position 0 gt SS NE nb 7 eo Truck gt S
318. function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 INDEX 8 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card replacement 4 8 1 function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 replacement 4 8 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum card function 2 3 5 location 2 3 1 replacement 4 8 1 PNEUMATICS 5 PSI SUPPLY 7 2 28 PNEUMATICS 30 PSI SUPPLY 7 2 29 PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 1 7 2 30 PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 2 7 2 31 PNEUMATICS NO HIGH VACUUM 7 2 32 PNEUMATICS VACUUM ACCUMULATOR FULL OF LIQUID 7 2 33 POWER 2 5V SUPPLY 7 2 34 POWER 5V SUPPLY 7 2 34 POWER 005V SUPPLY POWER 5V SUPPLY 7 2 34 POWER 10V REFERENCE 7 2 35 POWER 15V SUPPLY 7 2 35 POWER 24V SUPPLY 7 2 36 POWER PROCESSOR A 7 2 37 POWER PROCESSOR B 7 2 37 power supply function 2 2 3 location 2 2 3 outputs 2 2 4 overview block diagram 2 2 1 voltage tolerances A 1 2 Power Supply Monitor card component locations illustration A 2 6 connectors table of A 2 6 function 2 2 4 LEDs general function 2 2 4 LEDs table of A 2 10 location 2 2 3 replacement 4 8 1 test points 2 2 5 test points table of A 2 10 precautions safety See safety precautions pressure tolerances A 1 1 print position definition 2 7 1 PN 4276985C nominal setting A 1 2 setting 4 3 2 PRINTER CRC 7 2 38 PRINTER FAILURE 7 2 38 PRINTER INITIALIZATION 7 2 38 PRINTER NO COMMUNICATION 7 2 38 PRINTER OUT
319. g gas LH SlideMaker main cover 2527894 Spring torsion spring slide CP 1024308 8 2 11 2 Suppressor transient voltage assembly 2 6706401 8 2 9 24 Switch and lever assembly 6805693 8 2 6 5 Switch accessories magnet actuator use with PN 5116004 5111192 Switch light modulation CP 1024087 8 2 11 7 Switch push button 0 5 at 250 Vac green LED 1 A at 30 Vdc 5120239 Switch push button 0 5 A at 250 Vac red LED 1 A at 30 Vdc 5104100 Switch rocker dpst 16 A at 250 Vac lighted green neon 5105001 8 2 9 23 Switch vacuum pressure high vacuum 5115016 8 2 12 2 PN 4276985C 8 1 11 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 9 Master Parts List T and U Description Part Number Figure Item Tray vacuum formed left CP 1023608 Tray vacuum formed right CP 1023609 Trim decorative PVC black 3202044 Truck smear assembly 7000712 8 2 15 Truck smear with ball bearings S A 1024596 8 2 15 9 Tubing collar silicone 1023662 Tubing flex coiled truck CP 1024310 8 2 12 7 8 2 15 1 Tubing polyurethane 0 062 i d 3213063 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d 3202037 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d blue stripe 3202209 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d clear 3202036 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d green stripe 3202208 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d green black stripe 3202217 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d grey stripe 3202211 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d grey black str
320. g 3 3 MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION b The SlideMaker aspiration tubing is routed so that during piercing the needle cartridge bracket does not pinch the tubing Open the SlideMaker cover 5 At the Cassette Transport assembly ensure the Cassette Output Queue tubing is routed under the Slide Ejector module to prevent the input cassette transfer mechanism from pinching it 6 Atthe Label Printer module a Verify the ribbon and label rolls are routed correctly If not correct the routing and show the customer how to do it correctly b Using the shuttle drive belt manually move the shuttle under the printhead and verify the clearance is the thickness of one glass slide between the printhead and a slide on the shuttle or two glass slides between the printhead and the shuttle itself If not do the Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment procedure under Heading 4 5 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 5 2 1 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST Examine the top of form sensor printhead and printer drive roller for stuck labels or evidence of glue If labels or glue are present clean the area as directed in Heading 4 12 PRINTHEAD CLEANING 7 At Dispense module verify the dispense probe and the rinse cup are clean If not clean the dispense probe and rinse cup with a cotton swab dipped in 4 bleach and rinse with water as directed in the online help topic Cleaning the Dispense Probe and Rinse Cup
321. g as a protective sleeve to secure the tubing See Figure 3 3 14 Ensure that both the tubing and its sleeve are pushed onto the needle vent port Note The tubing sleeve ensures the correct distance is maintained between FD1 and the needle vent port and prevents the aspirator tubing from kinking on the needle vent port 3 3 8 PN 4276985 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION Figure 3 3 13 Routing Pinch Tubing through VL116 to Figure 3 3 14 Connecting Tubing from VL114 to Needle Vent VC19 Fitting Y Ce ge 925 Route tubing gt EG VL116 Route tubing from VL114 lt 2 gt through 22 pom tubing From 2 Diromvite Vg vent SE Route tubing vacuum NU from BD3 Ny NW through line of n K 1 FI 2 Needle vent fitting tubing om FD1 6985043B 6985042B 6 Secure the cables of the fluid detectors to the interface bracket as shown in Figure 3 3 14 Route the cable for BD3 to the Diluter 2 card and connect the cable to J9 Using the hardware provided install the housing interface bracket on the left side of the Diluter See Figure 3 3 15 9 Install the bridge cover on lower front cover of the Diluter Figure 3 3 15 Installing the Housing Interface Bracket Housing interface lt bracket 6985083C PN 4276985C 3 3 9 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE
322. g the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 Removing the Cassette Output Queue Module from the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 Thumbscrews Securing the Dispense Module Splash Shield 4 1 7 Captive Screws Securing the Dispense Module 4 1 7 Captive Screws Securing the Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 8 Captive Screws Securing the Dryer Module 4 1 9 Captive Screws Securing the Slide Elevator Module to the Dryer Module 4 1 10 Screws Securing the Label Printer Module 4 1 11 Captive Screws Securing the Main Fluidics Module 4 1 12 Captive Screws Securing MF4 and MF13 4 1 13 Thumbscrews Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Splash Shield 4 1 13 Captive Screws Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 13 Captive Screws Securing the Slide and Smear Module 4 1 14 Verifying the Home Position 4 3 1 Checking the Label Positions in the X Dimension 4 3 2 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the X Dimension 4 3 3 Verifying the Dispense Position 4 3 4 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 4 3 5 Defining the Pick Position 4 4 2 Defining the Wick Position 4 4 2 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 4 5 1 Printer Module Adjustments 4 5 2 Checking the Label Position in the X Dimension 4 5 2 Checking the Label Position in the Y Dimension 4 5 2 Preliminary Platen Checks and Adjustments 4 6 1 Slide Elevator Platen Adjustments 4 6 3 Dispense Pump Adjustments 4 7 1 System Control Card Hold
323. ge and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER NO SLIDE DETECTED ON PLATEN Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The slide was lost sometime between when Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker No Slide EN light 2 Any sample ina reservoir is not the dryer exit sensor SEN49 detected its 1 Open the cover EV SM NO SLIDE AT PLATEN ERROR Detected on Platen If AutoStop is ON red light processed trailing edge and when the gripper 98 3 The last completed smear is overextended sensor SEN46 detected it was WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous transferred to the Dryer module not present on the platen material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 4 The SlideMaker stops all The slide did not fall on the platen mechanical activity and the Dryer e The gripper overextended sensor SEN46 2 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining module heater is turned off is blocked Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides The gripper overextended sensor SEN46 failed 3 Check the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 for blockage Note If SEN46 is blocked or defective the 4 fthe platen is empty check the area below the platen and in the rear track of
324. gt RUN SHUT DOWN four times b Select RUN START UP MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN START UP four times 4 Ifthe SlideMaker will be shut down for less than seven days it is acceptable to leave the deionized water in the SlideMaker Go to step 7 5 If the SlideMaker will be shut down for seven days or longer remove the deionized water Go to step 6 6 Cycle air through the reagent lines a Remove the reagent pickup tubes from the container of deionized water and place them in an empty container b Disconnect the cable for SEN47 the level sensor for the reagent tank from the Main Fluidics Interface card c Select RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN four times d Select RUN START UP MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN START UP four times 7 Power down the SlideMaker PN 4276985C 4 13 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES EXTENDED AND LONG TERM SHUTDOWN 4 13 2 If the SlideMaker will be transported a b C d Remove the label roll and ribbon from the Label Printer module Remove the slide cassettes and any slides in the slide ejector shuttle dryer or slide elevator areas Remove any slide baskets from the Basket Queue module Disconnect and disassemble the SlideMaker as necessary If the SlideMaker will be shut down for seven days or
325. h assembly 19 2527726 Belt timing 40 DP 97 828 cm 38 515 in L 20 6232865 Filter air 21 1024338 Shuttle S A 22 2527822 O ring shuttle 23 1023707 Tubing special coiled 0 38 i d x 1 25 cm 0 49 in L CP 24 3505055 Motor stepper 1 8 degree 6 Vdc 3000 rpm 36 1 oz in 25 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 26 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assembly 27 1005697 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 0 062 i d bulkhead 28 1016486 Fitting isolator 10 32 CP PN 4276985C 8 2 23 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 13 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism and Encoder See Table 8 2 13 Table 8 2 13 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism See Figure 8 2 13 6985030A Item Part Number Description 1 1021414 Hardware clip 5 way solenoid valve CP 2 4837095 Sensor encoder optical three channel 3 6232958 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 4 6706744 PCB Smear Transport Interface 5 6232747 Cylinder air 4 5 stroke 3 8 bore double acting 125 psi max 6 6028748 Cable assembly sensor 25 4 cm 10 0 in 8 2 24 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 14 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Table 8 2 14 6985015A Table 8 2 14 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Figure 8 2 14 Item Part Number Description 1 6028748 Cable assembly sensor 25 4 cm 10 0 in 2
326. he Analytical Station at the factory and is used with or without the SlideMaker When modifying these Analytical Stations for the SlideMaker VL116 and its bracket are removed and replaced with the interface bracket from the Integration kit Locate VL25 the unsecured black mini pinch valve near the needle vent chamber VC19 See Figure 3 3 6 Disconnect the green striped tubing from the bottom of VL25 If this is a field retrofit replace the brown striped tubing between CV45 and the T fitting FT13D with a longer piece about 8 cm 3 in of the same type tubing For location of the tubing see Figure 3 3 6 Figure 3 3 5 Interface Bracket with Figure 3 3 6 Locating VL25 Fluid Detectors Removed Captive Screws 7334108A 6985037B Install VL25 in the open position on the interface bracket Figure 3 3 5 using the locking ring provided Replace the green striped tubing originally connected to the bottom of VL25 with a longer piece 19 cm 7 5 in of the same type tubing and connect the tubing to the bottom of VL25 2 Attach 19 05 cm 7 5 in of green black striped tubing to the white female Luer fitting in the Integration Kit and connect the fitting to the male Luer fitting in the tubing from the Sample Access and Reservoir module MF6 501116 port 6 3 3 5 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 3 6 3 Feed the tubing from SOL116 port 6 through one of the openings in the B
327. he Basket Queue module As the belts advance visually monitor the travel of the profiles through the belt position sensors SEN31 and SEN32 See Figure 4 25 1 7T Verify the profiles clear the sensors without interference and that the profiles are straight not slanted For examples see Figure 4 25 1 Note Insufficient clearance between the profiles and the belt position sensors or slanted profiles can be caused by a misadjusted belt and or belt position sensor Select STOP MOTION to stop the belt movment 9 If both belts passed the criteria in step 2 and step 7 no further adjustment is needed 10 Ifeither belt failed the criteria in step 2 or in step 7 do all of the Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures below PN 4276985C 4 25 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Figure 4 25 1 Movement of the Profiles Basket Pushers through the Belt Position Sensors i Adjustment screw No clearance Slanted 6985011A Pulley Motor Coupling Position Sensor Adjustment Procedures ATTENTION For greater clarity these adjustments have been divided into several smaller procedures Do them in the order presented and do not skip any Preliminary Power off the SlideMaker and remove the Basket Queue module to access the pulley and coupling adjustments See the Basket Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1
328. he Dispense module but do not remove the bracket Note This shipping bracket will be repositioned and used to secure the splash shield for the Dispense module 2 At the Main Fluidics module a PN 4276985C Remove the four screws securing the left shipping bracket two on the bottom and two on the upper left side and discard the shipping bracket Remove the four screws securing the right shipping bracket two on the bottom and two on the upper right side and remove the right shipping bracket and the Main Fluidics module cover support bracket secured by the shipping bracket screws Discard the right shipping bracket and reinstall the cover support bracket 3 4 7 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 At the Slide Ejector module remove the two screws securing the shipping brackets to the left side of the module and remove the brackets Note These shipping brackets cover the slot provided in the left wall of the Slide Ejector module for the input cassette transfer mechanism Installing the Main Fluidics Module Cover Position the plastic cover on the Main Fluidics module and secure the upper left side and the right top of the cover with screws Installing the Sample Reservoirs 1 Wrap the reservoir tubing around the reservoir support rod if necessary a b Mark both ends of the tubing before wrapping the tubing to ensure the ends will be attached to the correct fittings L
329. he System Control card is located in the rear compartment of the SlideMaker and plugs directly into two board to board connectors on the Main Distribution card Refer to Figure 2 2 3 2 4 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 2 The System Control card e Executes the software program residing in the SlideMaker e Provides serial and parallel communications with the GENeS System or the LH 750 System Controls and interrogates the mechanical components within the SlideMaker such as the sensors solenoids motors fluid detectors and label printer Measures the ambient temperature and controls the heat generated by the heatsink assembly to dry the smeared slides e Quantifies scaled system voltages and pressures monitored within the SlideMaker Maintains non volatile time date and calibration parameters within the SlideMaker Generates error messages Processor A and Processor B The System Control card uses two micro control subsystems processor A and processor B to control various functions of the SlideMaker Each processor includes program and data memory plus functionally specific hardware Communications between the two subsystems is implemented via a bidirectional serial interface The functions of the System Control card can be grouped into three categories functions performed by processor A Figure 2 4 2 functions performed by processor B Figure 2 4 3 and functions perfor
330. he dispense position if a laboratory changes its source of glass slides as the length of the new slides may be different Figure 4 3 3 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the X Dimension 25 1 in 7334167B Tools Supplies Needed Felt tip marker with medium or fine point Ruler Procedure ATTENTION The pick and wick adjustments affect the placement of the slide on the shuttle and therefore can affect the location of the slide in the dispense position 1 Before checking the dispense position verify the pick and wick positions are correct See Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 2 From the home position exercise the shuttle all the way left and then all the way right the SlideMaker screen select HOME OFFSET MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS HOME OFFSET The shuttle moves to the home position b Select PRINTER OFFSET The shuttle moves to the left to the print position c Select DISPENSE OFFSET The shuttle moves to the right to the dispense position 3 Determine the current location of the shuttle in the dispense position Unlatch the locking lever on the dispense probe pull the lever out and turn the lever up or down as shown in Figure 4 3 4 b Manually move the
331. he pick and wick positions 4 4 1 See also smear truck assembly smear truck assembly replaceable parts illustration 8 2 26 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 26 8 2 31 8 2 32 Smear Transport Interface card component locations illustration A 2 13 connectors table of A 2 13 function 2 7 7 location 2 7 2 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 14 software installation using a laptop computer 4 10 1 menu options summary 5 1 solenoids function general 2 3 8 location references A 3 1 service testing option 4 2 2 specific functions table of A 3 1 special headings attention 1 1 3 caution 1 1 3 important 1 1 3 note 1 1 3 PN 4276985C SVP 5 1 1 symbols used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 System Control card component locations illustration A 2 15 connectors 2 4 5 connectors table of A 2 15 function 2 4 1 hold down bracket and card guide locations 4 8 3 jumper settings A 2 15 jumpers general function 2 4 5 LEDs table of A 2 16 location 2 2 3 processor A block diagram 2 4 3 processor B block diagram 2 4 4 replacement 4 8 1 reset function 2 4 6 test points general function 2 4 5 test points table of A 2 16 use of microprocessors processor A and processor B 2 4 2 system control system block diagram 2 4 1 function 2 1 1 2 4 1 Keypad and Display module 2 4 5 System Control card 2 4 1 system reset See reset system verification procedure 5 1 1 systems electr
332. he waste container and its associated tubing if not handled with care Wear protective gear Avoid skin contact Clean up spills immediately Dispose of the contents of the waste container in accordance with the local regulations and acceptable laboratory procedures WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas are movable and can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Wait for moving parts to stop PN 4276985C 1 2 1 INTRODUCTION SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use care when working with pathogenic materials Means must be available to decontaminate the instrument provide ventilation and to dispose of waste liquid Refer to the following publications for further guidance on decontamination Biohazards Safety Guide 1974 National Institute of Health e Classifications of Etiological Agents on the Basis of Hazards 3d ed June 1974 Center for Disease Control U S Public Health Service Troubleshooting Bring the following warning to the customer s attention before advising that customer to perform any service maintenance or troubleshooting procedures on the instrument WARNING Risk of personal injury or contamination If you do not properly shield yourself while performing service maintenance and troubleshooting procedures residual fluids in the instrument can injure or contaminate you Beckman Coulter recommends barrier prote
333. heater is turned off gt Front belt position SEN32 gt Basket present rear right SEN33 gt Basket present front right SEN34 gt Basket present rear left SEN35 gt Basket present front left SEN36 3 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 4 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 6 7 2 6 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET DID NOT TRANSFER BETWEEN Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated A prevented completion of the slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm BELTS SlideMaker Basket Did E light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is basket transfer 1 Wait until the dryer belts stop moving Internal Message Code Description and No Not
334. hes FD2 VL3A and VL3B are closed stopping movement to the right To move the blood sample from right to left in RES1 VL3A routes atmospheric pressure to the right side of RES1 and VL3B routes 6 5 in Hg to the left side to pull the blood sample to the left When the blood reaches FD3 VL3A and VL3B are closed stopping movement to the left See Figure 2 5 7 Similarly to move the blood sample from left to right in RES2 VL4B routes atmospheric pressure to the left side of RES2 and VL4A routes 6 5 in Hg to the right side to pull the blood sample to the right When the blood reaches FD4 VL4A and VL4B are closed stopping movement to the right To move the blood sample from right to left in RES2 VL4A routes atmospheric pressure to the right side of RES2 and VL4B routes 6 5 in Hg to the left side to pull the blood sample to the left When the blood reaches FD5 VL4A and VL4B are closed stopping movement to the left 2 5 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 6 Figure 2 5 7 Mixing the Blood Sample Path Path closed FD rp closed o I dr FD i Vent I 6 5 Hg vacuum FD imm E Path gt Path closed gt FD FD closed 10 T a FD FD amp Ja 4 FD
335. huttle or has fallen remove the slide The slide pusher bars mechanism is 4 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the defective SlideMaker The slide transfer extended sensor 5 fthe message persists SEN10 failed a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative DRYER HIGH TEMPERATURE Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated e Error in one of these three temperature Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM DRYER HEATER OVER TEMPERATURE FAILURE 126 SlideMaker Dryer Temperature Too High If AutoStop is OFF yellow A ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not processed 3 The dryer heater is turned off 4 Completed smears are deposited in a slide basket 5 The SlideMaker stops sensors and or the truck loop Ambient temperature thermistor on the System Control card gt Heatsink temperature sensor in the heatsink assembly in the Dryer module See Figure 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components Hot air path temperature sensor on the Temperature Sensor card in the Dryer module See Figure 2 9 1 Dryer Module Components Short circuit in dryer controller A D converter failure e Dryer module fan fa
336. ide elevator is moving down select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the bottom limit of its travel holding the platen in the veritcal position Note If you do not select STOP MOTION the slide elevator completes its downward travel and immediately begins its upward travel 2 Ifthe dryer exit sensor SEN49 is covering the flag for the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 slide SEN49 back out of the way PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 3 Before removing the flag note the placement of its torsion spring The torsion spring leg is positioned in a retaining groove on sensor s body Refer to Figure 4 23 1 Manually move the flag toward the Dryer module and hold its position 5 At the location where the flag attaches to the sensor body press down on the top nipple of the flag with a pointed object to disengage the flag from the sensor body and remove the flag Installation 1 At the sensor body position the leg of the torsion spring in its retaining groove and the bottom nipple of the flag in its retaining hole and push in the flag until its top nipple engages with the sensor body 2 Manually move the flag toward the Dryer module and then release it to verify correct spring action 3 Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator up While the slide elevator is moving up select STOP MOTION The slide elevator sto
337. ideMaher BATTERY BACKED RAM Failure 7 2 14 SlideMaker Cannot Perform Request At This Time 7 2 12 ideMaker Cassette Lock Sensor Failure 7 2 9 ideMaker Cassette Locked Sensor 21 7 2 9 ideMaker Cassette Not Locked Sensor 22 7 2 10 ideMaker Cassette Output Queue Cylinder Did Not Retract On Time 7 2 11 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Full 7 2 10 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Is Obstructed Or Sensor Failed 7 2 9 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer Retract Timeout 7 2 11 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer To Output Queue Timeout 7 2 9 SlideMaher Communication Problem 7 2 1 SlideMaker Did Not Respond 7 2 1 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Not Down Sensor 12 7 2 15 SlideMaher Dispense Probe Not Up Sensor 11 7 2 15 ideMaker Dispense Probe Sensor Failure 7 2 16 ideMaher Download Successful 7 2 1 ideMaher Download Unsuccessful 7 2 1 ideMaher Dryer Temperature Too High 7 2 17 ideMaker Elevator Sensors Failure 7 2 20 ideMaher FLASH MEMORY Communication Failure 7 2 12 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 1 Failure 7 2 25 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 2 Failure 7 2 25 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 3 7 2 25 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 4 Failure 7 2 26 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 5 Failure 7 2 26 SI l Sl l Sl Sl c c S S S S o gt c S S 3 S 5 S ideMaker Fluid Detector 6 Failure 7 2 26 ideMaker Fluid Detector 7 Failure 7 2 26 ideMaker Fluid Detector 8 Failure 7 2 27 ideMaker Fluid Detector Calibration Is Requ
338. ides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative Note If the alarm sounds press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset it 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 36 7 2 36 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Ico
339. ield Ground Wires and the Cover Plate on the GEN S System Diluter 3 4 5 Reinstalling the Shield Ground Wires and the Cover Plate LH 750 System Diluter 3 4 5 Removing the Quick Disconnect Bracket 3 4 6 Pinch Valve Deactivator Clip Locations 3 4 7 Connecting the Reservoirs to the Diluter 3 4 9 Connecting the Reservoirs to the SlideMaker 3 4 9 Routing the Fluid Detector Cables to the Smear Transport Interface Card 3 4 10 Installing a Splash Shield on the Dispense Module 3 4 11 Installing Splash Shields on SOL120 and the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 4 11 Connecting Fluidic Lines to the Back of the SlideMaker 3 4 12 Connecting the SlideMaker Fluidic Lines to the Analytical Station Fluidic Lines 3 4 12 Opening GEN S SM SlideMaker Cover 4 1 2 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 1 PREINSTALLATION CHECKLIST Before you install the instrument verify the following conditions are met Report any discrepancies on the Installation Report Space and Accessibility v The space is sufficient for the SlideMaker The dimensions and requirements for accessibility are shown in Figure 3 1 1 GEN S System and Figure 3 1 2 LH 750 System Figure 3 1 1 Space and Accessibility Requirements for the GENeS SM SlideMaker 38 cm 15 in 38 cm 15 in 15 6 in 63 5 cm 25 in ET 43 cm 17 in 60 96 cm 61 cm 24 in 24 in 25 cm 10 in 63 5
340. ielding as well as antistatic protection to the System Control card The connectors for the System Control card are shown in Figure A 2 7 and described in Table A 2 15 Test Points The test points used for troubleshooting the System Control card are shown in Figure A 2 7 and described in Table A 2 17 Keypad and Display Module PN 4276985C The Keypad and Display module is mounted on the front cover of the SlideMaker Figure 2 1 1 The bottom of this module is secured to the front cover with latching pins so you can unlatch the module and swing it down for viewing when the cover is open The Keypad and Display module is the interface between the SlideMaker and the operator It houses a 240 x 128 dot graphic backlighted panel with eight pressure sensitive switches that Displays messages and information about the SlideMaker Allows the operator to gt Respond to instrument messages gt Request menu options For a summary of the menu options available refer to Figure A 5 1 For a description of the service options refer to Heading 4 2 The Keypad and Display module is connected to the System Control card Figure 2 2 3 2 4 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 6 System Reset Initiating a Reset Note The SlideMaker can only do a complete reset when the GEN S System or the LH 750 System is in the READY state You can initiate a complete reset of the SlideMaker by Using the power on off switch
341. iew 2 6 2 2 6 3 function 2 1 2 2 6 1 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 4 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 4 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue module components illustration 2 6 6 function 2 1 2 2 6 6 location 2 1 3 removing 4 1 7 removing from the Cassette Transport module illustration 4 1 6 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 6 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 7 8 2 9 securing captive screws location 4 1 8 Cassette Transport module Cassette Input Queue module 2 6 1 Cassette Output Queue module 2 6 6 description 2 6 1 function 2 1 2 2 6 1 removing 4 1 4 sensor summary 2 6 7 Slide Ejector Interface card 2 6 7 Slide Ejector module 2 6 4 upper cassette transfer mechanism 2 6 5 caution definition 1 1 3 circuit cards Basket Corner Sensor See Basket Corner Sensor card Basket Index See Basket Index card Basket Transport Interface See Basket Transport Interface card Belt Profile Sensor See Belt Profile Sensor card Cassette Empty Sensor See Cassette Empty Sensor card Dispense 1 Manifold See Dispense 1 Manifold card Dispense 2 Manifold See Dispense 2 Manifold card Dryer Exit Sensor See Dryer Exit Sensor card Dryer Interface See Dryer Interface card INDEX 2 Main Distribution See Main Distribution card Main Fluidics Interface See Main Fluidics Interface card part numbers 8 1 10 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi See Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi
342. igure 8 2 10 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 1 2508013 Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joint socket 0 25 ball 2 1023417 Hardware mount fluid detector CP 3 6805569 Fluid detector S A 4 6857096 Valve pinch single tube black S A 5 6232382 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 6 6232850 Manifold solenoid valve 4 position 7 6211015 Actuator valve pilot 7 16 bore nickel plated 8 6232829 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 9 6806194 Cable SOL120 to SlideMaker Interface card 10 6214112 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NC 0 50 psi 11 1018021 Fitting union 0 062 i d to 0 082 i d bulkhead 12 6806993 Fitting feed thru small i d tubing 13 6232856 Valve solenoid hydraulic 3 way NC ppt 30 psi 14 6806850 Valve pinch valve single tube grey S A 15 6806096 Reservoir rod S A Components Not Illustrated N A 1023662 Tubing collar silicone N A 1024575 Tubing sleeve for mini pinch valve N A 3230059 Tubing special 50 durometer hardness N A 3230068 Tubing special 8 ribbon N A 6805067 Fitting T yellow N A 6855763 Valve pinch standard pull apart assembly PN 4276985C 8 2 19 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 11 Slide Elevator Module See Table 8 2 11 7334007A 7 6 82 20 4276985 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 11 Slide Eleva
343. ilure 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Review the slides that were within the dryer area as they may have excessive heat damage 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 217 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Messa
344. in prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the Slide and Smear module See Figure 4 1 18 Note The Label Printer module is mounted on the Slide and Smear module You can remove it if necessary either before or after you remove the Slide and Smear module from the SlideMaker Refer to the Label Printer Module procedure steps 3 through 5 Figure 4 1 18 Captive Screws Securing the Slide and Smear Module Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Slide and Smear module Remove the Slide and Smear module from the SlideMaker 41 14 PN 42769856 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Purpose Use this procedure to perform any of the service routines available from the SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS menu These routines are described in the tables in this section Refer to Figure A 5 1 for the menu tree of all the SlideMaker options both customer and service Procedure 1 Login as service At the MAIN MENU of the SlideMaker select SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt KEYPAD TEST b Enter the current service code Use the buttons on the left as numbers 1 through 4 top to bottom and the buttons on the right as numbers 5 through 8 top to bottom Note Exiting the service screens automatically logs you out of the service functions 2 Atthe MAIN MENU se
345. ining Modules Service Manual PN 4237601 Intended Audience To use this manual effectively you need the following operators knowledge of the GEN S System and the LH 750 System including the SlideMaker option Service training on the GEN S SM SlideMaker and the LH SlideMaker Athorough understanding of gt Basic electronic and pneumatic principles and devices gt Hematology terms and concepts gt Troubleshooting techniques The ability to Read pneumatic hydraulic schematics and understand related terminology PN 4276985C 1 1 1 INTRODUCTION MANUAL DESCRIPTION gt Read electronic schematics and understand related terminology gt Use a digital multimeter and an oscilloscope gt Use basic mechanical tools and understand related terminology Organization The information in this manual is organized into 10 chapters To make it easier to access the information Inthe electronic manual each page or screen has A Contents button linked to a master table of contents gt Illustrations button linked to a master list of illustrations gt A Tables button linked to a master list of tables gt Index button linked to an alphabetic index Inthe printed manual there is a master table of contents including master lists of the illustrations and the tables at the beginning of the manual a chapter specific table of contents at the beginning of each chapter and an alphabetic index at the end
346. inks indicating Processor B is being checked for pneumatic and power supply readings CR15 STATBO Goes out when the CPU B register test passes Not lit If any test for this processor fails all three of its LEDs are relit T This LED is used during testing Its state is not significant during normal day to day operations Test Points Table A 2 17 System control Card Test Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name 10 24 49 15 TP27 5 6 V reference stepper motor driver reference TP50 Analog ground TP42 5 TP51 15V TP45 Digital ground A 2 16 PN 4276985C QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION A SOLENOID FUNCTIONS A 3 SOLENOID FUNCTIONS Solenoids in the SlideMaker and the Sample Access and Reservoir module in the Diluter are energized or de energized to perform a SlideMaker function or to activate other components to perform the function Table A 3 1 lists each of these solenoids in numerical order and includes the name of the solenoid the components the solenoid activates and the functions of the components Notice that valves are always assigned the same number as the solenoid used to activate them Use the figures referenced in Table A 3 1 to locate the solenoids and the components activated by the solenoids To test a solenoid use the Solenoid Test screen MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST For details about the Solenoid Test screen refer to Table
347. inted with a plus sign between the keys When the Command Menu appears press shit 2 to select Download A and B The software path to a specific function or screen appears with the double solid right triangle gt gt symbol between succeeding screen options From the MAIN MENU select SERVICE FUNCTIONS SERVO SYSTEM gt RESET SERVO SYSTEM When the word select is used in conjunction with the screen and its associated keys you are to press the key or keys necessary to display the desired screen or to initiate the desired function At the MAIN MENU of the SlideMaker select SERVICE FUNCTIONS In this case you press one button the button next to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS prompt to display the screen From the MAIN MENU select SERVICE FUNCTIONS SERVO SYSTEM gt gt RESET SERVO SYSTEM In this case you press three buttons in succession to display the RESET SERVO SYSTEM screen When reference is made to a key or button located on the Diluter keypad in the GEN S System and on the numeric keypad in the LH 750 System the location is referred to as the Diluter numeric keypad Calibrate BD3 using the F79 function on the Diluter numeric keypad In the electronic version of the manual a Links to additional information are in blue and are underlined Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the shuttle See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 To access the linked infor
348. ion ALL is reached at which time it restarts at 1 Note ALL is the default setting INCREASE VOLTAGE Increments the voltage for the fluid detector selected by CHANNEL SELECTION Exiting this screen saves the new voltage setting DECREASE VOLTAGE Decrements the voltage for the fluid detector selected by CHANNEL SELECTION Exiting this screen saves the new voltage setting DRY SYSTEM Drains the local waste chamber drains prepares the fluid detectors to sense air delivers air to the SlideMaker blood lines and displays the voltage for the fluid detector in real time Table 4 2 6 SlideMaker BASKET TEST Options Options Descriptions FRONT BELT Exercises the front belt in the Basket Queue module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected REAR BELT Exercises the rear belt in the Basket Queue module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected FRONT REAR BELT Simultaneously exercises the front and rear belts in the Basket Queue module for the extent determined by the POSITION selected POSITION Used in conjunction with FRONT BELT REAR BELT FRONT REAR BELT and ELEVATOR to determine the extent of movement Switches between three options STEP Moves one software step CONTINUOUS Moves continuously until operator selects STOP MOTION SINGLE Moves a single basket s activity ELEVATOR Exercises the elevator mechanism in the Slide Elevator module
349. ipe 3202244 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d purple stripe 3202210 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d red stripe 3202205 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d red black stripe 3202214 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d yellow stripe 3202207 Tubing polyurethane 0 082 i d yellow black stripe 3202216 Tubing polyurethane 0 113 i d 3202038 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 15 6807015 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 4 6806997 Tubing ribbon double coiled CP 1024058 82 12 7 8 2 15 5 Tubing ribbon six tubed 0 113 i d 0 237 o d striped polyurethane 1023716 Tubing shielded cleaning agent 6806197 Tubing shielded diluent 6806195 Tubing shielded waste 6806193 Tubing silicone 0 062 black stripe pull apart 3213136 Tubing silicone brown stripe 3213163 Tubing silicone red stripe pull apart 3213139 Tubing silicone yellow stripe 3213176 Tubing sleeve for mini pinch valve 1024575 8 2 5 16 8 2 20 8 8 1 12 4276985 Table 8 1 9 Master Parts List T and U Continued PARTS LISTS 8 MASTER PARTS LIST Description Part Number Figure Item Tubing special 50 durometer hardness 3230059 Tubing special 8 ribbon 3230068 Tubing special coiled 0 38 i d x 1 25 cm 0 49 in L CP 1023707 8 2 12 23 8 1 13 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 10 Master Parts List V through Z Description Part Number Figure Item Valve check 6232080 Valve
350. ired 7 2 25 SlideMaker High Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 2 32 SlideMaker Incomplete Aspiration 7 2 2 SlideMaker Inter Processor Communication Failure 7 2 13 SlideMaker Label Printer Communication Lost CRC Check 7 2 38 SlideMaker Label Printer Failure 7 2 38 SlideMaker Label Printer Initialization Failure 7 2 38 PN 4276985C INDEX SlideMaker Label Printer Out Of Labels 7 2 38 SlideMaker Label Printer Out Of Ribbon 7 2 39 SlideMaker Label Printer Temperature Exceeded 7 2 39 SlideMaker Label Printer Top Of Form Not Detected 7 2 39 SlideMaker Low Vacuum Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 2 30 7 2 31 SlideMaker Main Cover Open Sensor 53 7 2 3 SlideMaker messages tables of 7 2 1 See also individual messages SlideMaker Needs To Download The New Software 7 2 1 SlideMaker Platen Did Not Complete Move 7 2 19 SlideMaker Reagent Tank Not Full 7 2 40 SlideMaker Reports Processor A VPP Failure 7 2 37 SlideMaker Reports Processor B VPP Failure 7 2 37 SlideMaker Reports Slide Dryer Transfer Mechanism Shuttle to Dryer Did Not Extend Sensor 10 7 2 17 SlideMaker Reports Slide Dryer Transfer Mechanism Shuttle to Dryer Did Not Retract Sensor 9 7 2 20 SlideMaker Reports Slide Ejector Sensor Failure 7 2 23 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Down Position Error 7 2 47 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Sensor Failure 7 2 49 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Up Position Failure 7 2 48 SlideMaker Sample ID Mis
351. is extended closing the printhead onto the label roll SOL46 which is mounted on the Slide and Smear module Figure 2 8 2 operates CL4 The label roll advances and the top of form sensor Figure 2 8 1 checks for labels The label roll advances past three labels The first is blank and the second and third are printed dummy labels The label roll stops with a label in position for printing Figure 2 8 2 Printhead Cylinder Solenoid 2 8 2 7334078B PN 42769856 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE Field Adjustments You can make four adjustments to the Label Printer module in the field Change the print intensity level This is done by the operator via software control MAIN MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS Increase or decrease the clearance between the slide and the label and ribbon rolls This is accomplished by adjusting the height adjustment screw to raise or lower the Label Printer module See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment under Heading 4 5 Move the location of the label on the slide in the Y dimension See Figure 2 8 3 This is accomplished by adjusting the Y adjustment screw to reposition the Label Printer module See Label Position in the Y Dimension Adjustment under Heading 4 5 Figure 2 8 3 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide Label iw in 0 030 0 06 in 0 030 15 7334070 Y Move the location of the label
352. itting 6985070B SOL116 2 Connect 3 3 11 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES MODIFYING THE ANALYTICAL STATION 3 3 12 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER 3 4 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Tools Supplies Needed From the Integration Kit PN 6605418 GEN S System or PN 6605747 LH 750 System you need these components for this section M PN 42769850 One guide interface bracket PN 6806036 GEN S System only One clamp interface bracket PN 6806037 GEN S System only One system interconnect cable PN 6028728 Level PN 2523155 Main Fluidics module cover PN 1023913 One reservoir rod assembly PN 6806096 Four plastic collars PN 1023662 Four small male plugs PN 6232883 for connecting diluent cleaning agent and pneumatic input lines One large male plug PN 6232882 for connecting for waste output line Shielded diluent line PN 6806193 Shielded cleaning agent line PN 6806195 Shielded waste line PN 6806197 One T fitting 0 156 i d x 0 156 i d x 0 156 i d PN 6232584 for interconnecting SlideMaker and Analytical Station waste line One T fitting 0 156 i d x 0 156 i d x 0 156 i d PN 6232584 for interconnecting SlideMaker and Analytical Station diluent lines on Analytical Stations that bypass the diluent reservoir 2 1 m 7 ft of polyurethane tubing 0 114 i d PN 3202039 pressure vacuum input lines t
353. iving a slide basket The front belt position sensor SEN32 identifies the home position of the front track determining if the front track is aligned for transferring a slide basket See Figure 2 11 1 The basket front left sensor SEN36 senses a slide basket is present in the left corner of the front track ready for transfer See Figure 2 11 1 The basket rear left sensor SEN35 senses when the left corner of the rear track is empty SOL58 is energized extending CL1 See Figure 2 11 1 CL1 operates the crossover arm pushing the slide basket from the left corner of the front track to the left corner of the rear track The basket rear left sensor SEN35 senses when the slide basket is in the left corner of the rear track SOL58 is de energized retracting CL1 The left crossover home sensor SEN39 senses when CL is fully retracted at home The rear track advances the slide baskets until the basket index sensor SEN37 senses that an empty slot is positioned under the point where the platen of the slide elevator is vertical The Slide Elevator module inserts the next slide into the empty slot PN 4276985C Bas INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE After either the basket index sensor SEN37 in the Basket Queue or the vertical slide sensor SEN41 in the Slide Elevator module confirm a slide is in the slot the rear track advances the slide baskets until the next empty slot is in position fo
354. king Lever Location and Locking Screw Assembly 4 20 1 Label Printer Module Front and Left Side Views 4 21 1 Label Printer Module Securing Screws 4 21 2 Label Printer Module Rear View with Cover Removed 4 21 3 Register Z Assembly Components 4 22 1 SEN46 with Bracket and Flag Detail 4 23 2 Encoder Configuration at Shipment 4 24 1 Positioning the Lead Screw for Encoder Replacement 4 24 2 Locked and Unlocked Positions of the Encoder 4 24 2 Movement of the Profiles Basket Pushers through the Belt Position Sensors 4 25 2 Basket Queue Module Bottom View Pulley Motor and Coupling Adjustments 4 25 3 Centering the Belt on the Motor Pulley 4 25 3 Removing SEN37 4 26 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI Card Transducer Adjustment 4 27 2 Using the Smear Template 5 1 2 Checking the Smear Location on the Slide 5 1 3 Main SlideMaker Modules Illustrated 8 2 1 Basket Queue Module See Table 8 2 2 8 2 2 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Table 8 2 3 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 See Table 8 2 4 8 2 6 Dispense Module See Table 8 2 5 8 2 8 Dryer Module See Table 8 2 6 8 2 10 Main Fluidics See Table 8 2 7 8 2 12 Rear Compartment See Table 8 2 8 8 2 14 Rear Door See Table 8 2 9 8 2 16 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Table 8 2 10 8 2 18 Slide Elevator Module See Table 8 2 11 8 2 20 Slide and Smear Module See Table 8 2 12 8 2 22 Upper Cassette Transfer M
355. knowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM RESPOND Respond 3 Ifthe message persists call your Beckman Coulter Representative N A No SlideMaker Log Ready N A N A Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Download EV SM DOWNLOAD Successful N A No Event Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow N A Download initiated by customer failed 1 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Download A light 2 Reinitiate the download EV_SM_DOWNLOAD FAILED Unsuccessful If AutoStop is ON red light 3 Ifthe message persists call your Beckman Coulter Representative N A No Event Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow Ready Revision level mismatch Initiate download Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Needs To light EV SM DOWNLOAD NEEDED Download The New If AutoStop is ON red light Software N A No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow Ready The SlideMaker is off 1 Verify the SlideMaker is connected and on Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker A light The SlideMaker is disconnected 2 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM COMM PROBLEM Communication If AutoStop is ON red light 3 If the message persists call your Beckman Coulter Representative Problem N A N A SlideMaker Log No No known problems identified so Workstation received an unknown error If the message persists Internal Message Code Des
356. kstation communications CRC error 7 2 13 Workstation Configuration document part number 1 1 1 Workstation messages tables of 7 2 1 See also individual messages INDEX 16 PN 4276985C TRADEMARKS m The BECKMAN COULTER logo GEN S GEN S SM GEN S ST and ISOTON are trademarks of Beckman Coulter Inc All other trademarks service marks products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders PN 4276985C
357. l provides the reference information and procedures needed for repairing and maintaining the COULTER GENeS SM SlideMaker and the COULTER LH SlideMaker It is available both electronically and in hard copy The electronic manual is released on the Service Resource Kit CD ROM PN 6417471 This manual does not cover information and procedures for the SlideMakers already covered in the System s Online Help System and or in the following customer documents COULTER GEN S System COULTER LH 750 System Getting Started PN 4237304 Getting Started PN 4277302 e SlideMaker Operators Guide PN e SlideMaker Operators Guide 4237212 English PN 4277299 French PN 4277280 German 4277287 Italian PN 4277283 Japanese PN 4277296 Spanish PN 4277291 e Master Index PN 4237224 e Master Index PN 4277301 Host Transmission Specification Host Transmission Specification PN 4237306 PN 4277303 To service the Analytical Station Power Supply Diluter and Analyzer of the COULTER GEN S System or the COULTER LH 750 System refer to the COULTER Analytical Stations Service Manual PN 4277219 To service the Workstation in the GENeS Cell refer to the COULTER GEN S Workstation Configuration PN 9023572 To service the Workstation in the LH750 Cell refer to the COULTER LH 700 Series Workstation Configuration PN 9023736 To service the COULTER 5 ST SlideStainer or the COULTER LH SlideStainer refer to the COULTER Slide Sta
358. le the shuttle vacuum c Exercise the shuttle all the way left and then all the way right 1 Select PRINTER OFFSET to move the shuttle to the left to the print position 2 Select DISPENSE OFFSET to move the shuttle to the right to the dispense position d Use the STEP LEFT and STEP RIGHT options to change the shuttle position at the dispense probe Note See Table A 1 3 for the nominal dispense offset value 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 until the distance from the right edge of the slide to the estimated middle of the dispense probe position on the slide is 25 mm 1 in 8 Goto Verification Verification 1 Return to the MAIN MENU screen 2 Run blood cycles and verify the blood drop for the smear is in the correct position on each slide Refer to Figure 4 3 3 PN 4276985C 4 3 5 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 43 6 PN 42769850 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Purpose Use this procedure to set the pick and wick positions of the slide any time you change the home offset Also use this procedure to check the pick and wick positions if a laboratory changes its source of glass slides as the length of the new slides may be different The pick position is the location where the smear truck picks up the slide from the Slide Ejector module Check the pick position and reset the of
359. lear to send CV check valve CW clockwise D D A digital to analog converter dc direct current DCN document control number det detector DGND digital ground dly delay DP diametrical pitch dispense pump dpst double pole single throw DUART dual universal asynchronous receiver transmitter DWN down ABBREVIATIONS 1 ABBREVIATIONS E ea each ed edition elev elevator EMC electromagnetic capability EMI electromagnetic shield en enable enc encoder ESD electrostatic discharge ETL Electrical Testing Laboratories EVR electronic vacuum regulator ext external extd extended F F Fahrenheit FCC Federal Communication Commission FD fluid detector FF feed thru fitting filt filter FR reducer fitting FRC field replaceable component FRU field replaceable unit ft feet FT T fitting FU union fitting FY Y fitting G GND ground H Hg mercury Hi high HNGND high noise ground hsc hd screw hex socket head Hz Hertz 2 ABBREVIATIONS IBUS instrument bus IC integrated circuit i d internal diameter ID identification IEC International Electrical Commission in inches inhib inhibit INST instruction int interior I O input output isol isolation isolator J J receptacle connector K K thousand L L left long Ib pound LCD liquid crystal display LED light
360. lect SERVICE FUNCTIONS See Table 4 2 1 for a description of the options on the SERVICE FUNCTIONS menu 3 Press the keys next to the relevant prompts until the required service routine appears To exit a service function select EXIT as often as necessary to return to the desired screen Table 4 2 1 SlideMaker SERVICE FUNCTIONS Options Options Descriptions CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET Allows access to the ADVANCE CASSETTES LOCK CASSETTE UNLOCK CASSETTE BASKET TEST HOME SHUTTLE EXERCISE SHUTTLE PATH and DEFINE SHUTTLE REFERENCE POS options to test the movements of the slide cassettes the slide baskets and the shuttle See Table 4 2 2 SERVO SYSTEM Allows access to the RESET SERVO SYSTEM DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS EXERCISE SERVO PATH PERFORM SERVO PROFILE and ADV SERVO TO CLEARANCE POS options See Table 4 2 3 PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE Allows access to SLIDE CYCLE SLIDE EJECT STOP CYCLE and DRY CYCLE options See Table 4 2 4 RUN SERVICE Allows access to the VIEW PRINTER STATUS screen which displays the current Printer status for printer hardware and software revisions label missing label position label limit total label count print head status temperature and temperature exceeded motor status and speed ribbon stock TOF cold reset and printer intensity PNEUMATICS POWER SUPPLIES screen which displays the current readings for the pneumatic and electronic supplies and the acceptable tolerances SCAN SENSOR T
361. lete samples generate an error message and stop the SlideMaker Transferring the Blood Sample to a Reservoir Before transferring the blood sample to the reservoir the SlideMaker introduces an air bubble into the middle of the blood sample effectively dividing it into two samples one for priming the lines and one for making the smear The length of the air bubble varies depending on the viscosity of the blood specimen To introduce the air bubble VL32 is activated switching the 17 5 in Hg at the reservoir to 6 5 in Hg 2 VL3A and VL3B for RESI or VL4A and VL4B for RES2 is reopened putting 6 5 in Hg at the front of the blood sample 3 VL115 is opened releasing atmospheric pressure into the sample at FT2 The atmospheric pressure displaces the sample forward at FT2 toward the reservoir producing the air bubble See Figure 2 5 5 Figure 2 5 5 Introducing an Air Bubble into the Sample Line FD 6 5 in Hg 4 ED Path vacuum closed N VC19 RES1 DP2 DP1 FD FD z RES2 Bubble GEN S System needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334118A After the bubble is produced high vacuum from VL33 via the Analytical Station s vent chamber VC19 is used to remove any residual atmospheric pressure in the line between VL115 and FT2 Removing the residual pressure prevents it from generating small bubbles in the trailing seg
362. librating 4 9 1 calibration tolerances A 1 1 error conditions 2 5 15 functions general 2 5 13 locations 2 5 2 table of specific functions and connectors 2 5 14 fluidic system component locations 2 3 1 2 3 3 function 2 1 1 2 3 1 sensor summary 2 3 8 solenoids 2 3 8 See also pneumatic power system and reagent handling system FLUIDICS CALIBRATE 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 1 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 2 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 3 7 2 25 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 4 7 2 26 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 5 7 2 26 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 6 7 2 26 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 7 7 2 26 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 8 7 2 27 foam trap VCI location 2 3 3 front motor M3 location 2 11 2 G gear wheel for manually moving the smear truck location 4 18 1 tip on using 4 18 1 GEN S SM SlideMaker closing the main cover 4 1 3 opening the main cover 4 1 2 See also SlideMaker GENeS System main component layout with SlideMaker installed 3 4 3 modifying for compatibility with SlideMaker 3 3 1 space and accessibility requirements with SlideMaker installed 3 1 1 glass slide See slide PN 4276985C INDEX gripper overextended sensor See SEN46 gripper overextended sensor guidelines for servicing the SlideMaker 4 1 1 H hazards biological 1 2 1 electronic 1 2 1 electronic power system 2 2 1 high vacuum function 2 3 4 high vacuum enable valve SOL66 function 2 3 2 location 2 3 1 home position See smear position
363. lide Ejector Interface card is located on the front of the Cassette Input Queue module Refer to Figure 2 6 2 The Slide Ejector Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Cassette Transport module and the Main Distribution card The Slide Ejector Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card Data signals to the System Control card Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Slide Ejector Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 4 and described in Tables A 2 11 and A 2 12 respectively Sensors Summary The sensors used by the Cassette Transport module are listed in Table 2 6 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 6 1 Cassette Transport Assembly Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 8 Cassette transfer home Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J17 J6 14 See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked Upper cassette Interface mechanism at home position 15 Output cassette retracted Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface J1 J9 5 See Figure 2 6 6 Blocked output cassette transfer mechanism retracted in home or rest position 16 Output cassette extended Infrared interrupting Slide Ejector Interface
364. linder slide retaining CP 1023783 8 2 11 3 PN 4276985C 8 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 4 Master Parts List D through F Description Part Number Figure Item Door left side cover LH SlideMaker 6807059 8 2 18 6 Door left side panel S A GEN S SM SlideMaker 6805796 8 217 5 Door right side rear cover LH SlideMaker 6807060 8 2 18 7 Door right side panel mount S A GEN S SM SlideMaker 6805804 Door right side panel S A GENeS SM SlideMaker 6805797 8 2 17 6 Fan 24 S A 6805679 8 2 8 6 Fan blower cfm 24 Vdc 6028741 8 2 6 6 Filter air 6232865 8 2 12 20 Filter fan air 2603047 Filter line 6 A 220 V 50 Hz 2 pA leakage 2707013 8 2 9 21 Filter line 6 A 250 Vac 400 Hz 190 uA max 2707014 8 2 9 19 Fitting choke pneumatic black 0 010 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232695 8 2 2 1 Fitting choke pneumatic brown 0 006 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232697 8 2 3 13 8 2 4 3 8 2 19 4 Fitting choke pneumatic red 0 008 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232696 8 2 3 15 Fitting choke pneumatic yellow 0 004 orifice 0 063 i d barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232698 8 2 3 14 Fitting elbow miniature adjustable 2 mm 5 64 i d hose barb to 10 32 thd brass 6232829 B 2 5 6 8 2 10 8 8 2 19 8 Fitting feed thru small i d tubing 6806993 8 2 5 9 8 210 12 Fitting internal to 0 094 hose 6232503 Fitting isolator 10 32 CP 1016486 8 2 7 17 8 2 12 2
365. longer install red pinch valve deactivator clips on the pinch valves Refer to Figure 3 4 9 for pinch valve locations PN 4276985C DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT 4 14 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to clean or replace the dispense probe Tools Supplies Needed A hypochlorite solution with 5 available chlorine for cleaning the dispense probe Procedure 1 Unlatch the locking lever on the dispense probe pull the lever out and turn the lever up or down as shown in Figure 4 14 1 Figure 4 14 1 Removing the Dispense Probe Latched Unlatched 7334168A 2 Lift the dispense probe up out of the dispense probe mechanism and disconnect the tubing from the probe 3 Clean the dispense probe with the hypochlorite solution and rinse it with water or replace the dispense probe as necessary 4 Connect the tubing to the cleaned or new dispense probe and push the probe through the clearance hole in the dispense probe mechanism Latch the locking lever on the dispense probe Figure 4 14 1 Manually slide the dispense probe up and down until the locking lever drops into the groove on the probe 7T Verify the dispense probe mechanism is working correctly Go to Verification PN 4276985C 4 1 4 1 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT Verification Do five whole blood cycles and ensure the dispense probe mechanism is working correctly 4 14 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROC
366. match 7 2 12 SlideMaker Shuttle Bed Vacuum Failure Sensor 4 7 2 42 SlideMaker Shuttle Calibration Required 7 2 41 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Dispense Position Sensor 7 7 2 41 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Label Printer Position Sensor 5 7 2 41 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Smear Position Sensor 6 7 2 42 SlideMaker Shuttle Position Sensors Failure 7 2 42 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Register Extend Failure 7 2 24 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Register Retract Failure 7 2 22 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Did Not Retract Sensor 23 7 2 22 SlideMaker Slide Not Ejected 7 2 23 INDEX 13 INDEX SlideMaker Slide Transfer Sensors Obstructed Or Failed 7 2 21 SlideMaker To Analytical Station Communication Lost CRC Check Failed 7 2 12 SlideMaker To Analytical Station Communication Timeout 7 2 12 SlideMaker To Workstation Communication Timeout 7 2 13 SlideMaker Truck At Improper Position Sensors 58 59 60 7 2 48 ideMaker Truck Calibration Required 7 2 47 ideMaker Truck Did Not Complete Move 7 2 43 ideMaker Truck Forward Motion Sensor 2 7 2 43 ideMaker Truck Index Position Not Found 7 2 43 ideMaker Truck Initialization Failure 7 2 43 ideMaker Truck Not At Clearance Position Timeout 7 2 45 SlideMaker Truck Not At Pick Position 7 2 45 SlideMaker Truck Not At Placement Position Timeout 7 2 46 SlideMaker Truck Received An Invalid Command 7 2 44 SlideMaker Truck Reverse Motion Sensor 1 7 2 49 SlideMaker Truck Sensor Failure
367. mation select the blue underlined text b The material is divided into many small sections electronic files Every primary heading is a separate file and whenever possible the amount of material contained within one primary heading is limited to four to ten pages e Ifa primary heading must be large such as the illustrated parts list invisible breaks are added to the electronic file to further divide it To move from one section electronic file to the next in an HTML version of the manual use the right and left arrows on the navigation bar PN 4276985C INTRODUCTION 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This section covers safety precautions that you must take whenever you are working on the SlideMaker In addition when following a procedure in this manual always follow any safety precautions included in that procedure Electronic WARNING Risk of personal injury Rings or jewelry can contact exposed electronic components causing personal injury from electric shock Remove rings and other metallic jewelry before performing maintenance or service on the electronic components of the instrument WARNING Risk of personal injury Contacting exposed electronic components while the instrument is attached to power can cause personal injury from electric shock Power down completely before removing covers to access electronic components CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or discon
368. mears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative SHUTTLE NOT AT PRINTER SENSOR 5 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow No new samples are aspirated Ajam in the shuttle prevents the shuttle Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_PRINTER_POSITION_ NOT_FOUND_ ERROR 68 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Label Printer Position Sensor 5 light If AutoStop is ON red light Any sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops from reaching the printer position The printer position sensor SENS failed 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous mate
369. mears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with mechanical activity error is generated care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK NOT AT WICK POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the wick position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck Not E light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is smear truck ended ata position greater than waituntil the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM SERVO WICK POSITION At Wick Position If AutoStop is ON red light discarded 30 050 in of the desired position 2 Open the cover FOUND ERROR 3 Completed smears are dried and Cause unknown 53 deposited in a slide basket WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops all contain prepared smears and or
370. med independently of the processors e Processor A functions gt Provides serial and parallel communications with the GENeS System or the LH 750 System gt Controls and interrogates the mechanical components within the SlideMaker such as the sensors solenoids motors fluid detectors and label printer gt Maintains non volatile time date and calibration parameters within the SlideMaker gt Generates error messages e Processor functions gt Provides all screen displays gt Quantifies scaled system voltages pressures and temperatures monitored within the SlideMaker gt Generates error messages e Processor independent functions gt Measures the ambient temperature and controls the heat generated by the heatsink assembly to dry the smeared slides gt Generates reference voltages gt Controls system reset SlideMaker Software The software program for the SlideMaker is contained as reprogrammable flash memory on two EPROMs on the System Control card U45 and U72 The software program is transferred to processor A and processor during system reset PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 SYSTEM CONTROL Figure 2 4 2 System Control Card Processor A Block Diagram w 33 P A 0 7 Analog Beis 224 Condit 225
371. ment of the aspirated sample as the sample is advanced into the reservoir PN 4276985C PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Following the formation of the bubble the 6 5 in Hg continues to pull the divided blood sample into and through the reservoir until FD3 for RES1 or FD5 for RES2 detects the leading edge of the sample and triggers the closing of VL3A and VL3B or VL4A and VL4B respectively stopping the flow of blood sample See Figure 2 5 6 The time needed to move the sample through the reservoir varies depending on the viscosity of the specimen Figure 2 5 6 Advancing the Sample Through RES1 FD FD 6 5 in Hg a 4 vacuum FO VC19 DP2 DP1 FD FD RES2 GENeS System needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334119A Holding and Mixing the Blood Sample The capacity of the reservoir is larger than the volume of blood drawn into it To mix the blood the SlideMaker uses a pressure differential of atmospheric pressure and 6 5 in Hg to move the blood back and forth in the reservoir and fluid detectors one on each end of the reservoir to detect the leading or trailing edge of the blood to control sample position To move the blood sample from left to right in RES1 VL3B routes atmospheric pressure to the left side of RES1 and VL3A routes 6 5 in Hg to the right side to pull the blood sample to the right When the blood reac
372. message that does not fall into one of the following thirteen categories is in Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Categories Tables Basket Error Messages Table 7 2 2 Cassette Error Messages Table 7 2 3 Communication Error Messages Table 7 2 4 Dispense Error Messages Table 7 2 5 Dryer Error Messages Table 7 2 6 Ejector Error Messages Table 7 2 7 Fluidics Error Messages Table 7 2 8 Pneumatics Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Power Error Messages Table 7 2 10 Printer Error Messages Table 7 2 11 Reagent Error Messages Table 7 2 12 Shuttle Error Messages Table 7 2 13 Truck Error Messages Table 7 2 14 For each message these tables list the SlideMaker status the probable causes and corrective actions and the messages displayed in the Workstation log with the applicable icons Note These error message tables contain the same information given to the SlideMaker operators plus more Leaving the statement call your Beckman Couter Representative in the corrective action lets you know how much a customer is expected to do before calling For ease of access to the troubleshooting information all the error messages are also listed in the index PN 42769850 7 1 1 SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING Icons and Traffic Lights Displayed on the Workstation with System Messages Icons are used to flag certain instrument conditions In the error message tables either the relevant icon or a text description such as red light for the r
373. mory chip for processor B contains screen information only 2 Transfer part of the remaining 128 K of code operating software from processor A s flash memory chip through processor A to the RAM memory chip for processor A In the Normal mode processor A has direct access to 56 K of RAM together with an additional 48 K of overlay and data only RAM and processor B has direct access to 56 K of RAM plus indirect access to an additional 72 K of RAM System Initialization After transferring the operating software from flash memory to RAM memory the SlideMaker uses the operating software to reset the instrument functions as defined in the software program PN 4276985C 2 9 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Summary The sample acquisition system 1 Aspirates a blood from the specimen tube through the vent side of the needle in the Analytical Station Transfers the sample to one of two reservoirs Holds and mixes the sample Transfers the sample from the reservoir to the dispense probe priming the dispense line with a portion of the sample 5 Dispenses a measured drop of the blood sample onto a slide for processing The sample acquisition system also rinses and dries the aspiration and dispense lines between samples to limit dilution and carryover Two modules working in tandem perform the functions of the sample acquisition system the Sample Access
374. move the Dryer module Refer to Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules under Heading 4 1 Main Distribution Figure 2 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door 2 Remove the System Control card a Disconnect the four connectors on the System Control card b Unfasten the thumbscrew on the hold down bracket for the System Control card and pull the System Control card up out of the card guides Main Fluidics Interface Figure 2 3 3 Remove the Main Fluidics module Refer to Main Fluidics Module under Heading 4 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear 5 Psi compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door PN 42769850 4 8 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT Table 4 8 1 Accessing the SlideMaker Circuit Cards Continued Card Name Location Figure Special Instructions Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws sec
375. mponents Platen Platen adjustments SEN44 Gear rack spring SOL60 mechanism SEN45 Elevator Platen elevator 7334062B stepper motor M2 PN 4276985C 2 10 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 2 A gripper slide retaining arm secures the slide to the platen See Figure 2 10 2 Figure 2 10 2 Dryer Module and Slide Elevator Module Component Interaction Lever Gripper Dryer module Gripper cylinder Platen Slide Elevator PL1 module 6985024A Force from the moving conveyer belts in the Dryer module and friction between the slide and the slide exit wheels move the slide from the belts onto the slide exit wheels which in turn drop the slide onto the platen of the Slide Elevator module The platen is in the horizontal position with the gripper open ready to receive a slide SOL60 Figure 2 10 1 which is normally energized extends PL1 Figure 2 10 2 to hold the gripper open When enough time has elapsed since SEN49 sensed a slide exiting the Dryer module for the slide to be on the platen SOL60 is de energized PL1 retracts and the spring in the gripper assembly closes the gripper on the slide For details about the function of SEN49 see Description under Heading 2 9 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE The gripper overextended sensor SEN46 monitors the position of the gripper to ensure a slide is on the platen SEN46 is an infrared sensor and lever
376. mputer 4 10 1 system performance verifying 5 1 1 upper cassette transfer mechanism removing 4 1 5 Z axis register subassembly replacing components 4 22 1 INDEX 9 INDEX pulsed infrared reflective sensors function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 pumps dispense See dispense pump DP1 dispense pump DP2 R RBI See rinse block RB1 Ready 7 2 3 REAGENT REAGENT TANK NOT FULL 7 2 40 REAGENT WASTE FULL 7 2 40 reagent handling system function 2 3 1 reagent acquisition 2 3 6 reagent distribution 2 3 6 vacuum accumulator tank TK3 2 3 4 waste collection 2 3 6 reagent tank TK1 function 2 3 6 location 2 3 3 rear motor M4 location 2 11 2 reference designators used in manual ABBREVIATIONS 1 reflective infrared sensors function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 REGI See 5 psi regulator REGI or 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI REG2 See 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 regulators REGI See 5 psi regulator REGI or 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI REG2 See 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 removal procedures See procedures replacement procedures See procedures RESI location 2 5 2 RES2 location 2 5 2 reset Boot mode function 2 4 6 initiating 2 4 6 Label Printer module initialization 2 8 2 Normal mode function during reset 2 4 6 system SlideMaker initialization 2 4 6 RESET IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT 7 2 3 rinse block RB1 function 2 5 13 INDEX 1
377. n Hg vacuum 42 m D VL36B regulator REG2 A Foam chamber 17 5 in Hg vacuum trap VC2 regulator REG1 VC1l 7334058C PN 4276985C 2 3 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM High Vacuum The high vacuum is routed from the high vacuum enable valve SOL66 to Pneumatic Supply Monitor Vacuum card for monitoring e Vacuum accumulator tank TK3 for vacuum accumulation and distribution via VC5 VC6 and fluidic quick disconnects to the gt Main Fluidics module gt Slide and Smear module High vacuum is used to Fill the reagent tanks e Collect waste liquids Dry the dispense probe e Pick up the slide from the Slide Ejector module Hold the slides in place during travel in the SlideMaker 17 5 In Hg Vacuum The 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REGI regulates the high vacuum to 17 5 in and routes the 17 5 in Hg vacuum to the e Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg card for monitoring e RVac chamber VC3 for accumulating the vacuum and maintaining its stability during use The RVac chamber routes the 17 5 in Hg to the Dispense module The 17 5 in Hg vacuum is used to aspirate blood samples from the specimen tubes 6 5 In Hg Vacuum The 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 regulates the high vacuum to 6 5 in and routes the 6 5 in Hg vacuum to the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg card for monitoring e RVac chamber for accumulating the vacuum and maintaining its stability during us
378. n cylinder See Figure 4 22 1 b With a needle nose pliers unscrew the cylinder and remove it Screw in the new cylinder and connect the pressure line d Ifyou are also replacing the register Z forward sensor go to step 6 If not go to step 7 6 Disconnect the register Z forward sensor from the Slide Ejector Interface card Figure 4 22 1 and remove the sensor 7 Install the register Z forward sensor being careful not to pinch any wires If this is a new sensor connect the sensor to the Slide Ejector Interface card 8 Install the register Z forward sensor flag a Slide the collar guide onto the Z button and its cylinder and push the collar guide as far toward the slide pickup bridge as possible DO NOT tighten the setscrew b Slide the sensor flag onto the Z button and its cylinder shaft and push the flag as far toward the slide pickup bridge as possible c Tighten the setscrew on the bottom of the sensor flag d Manually hold the Z button against the slide pickup bridge and slide the collar guide until it just touches the sensor flag e Tighten the setscrew for the collar guide Slide the collar onto the Z button until it just touches the sensor flag g Tighten the two setscrews for the collar 9 Reinstall the Slide Ejector module 10 Ensure the register Z assembly is working correctly Go to Verification Verification On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE
379. n off the SlideMaker EV SM MINUS 1 5V SUPPLY FAILURE Supply Out Of If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Open the cover 20 Tolerance Or Not Present WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact POWER 15V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log E If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 10 Power Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Ac
380. nd the SlideMaker See Figures 3 4 10 and 3 4 11 3 4 8 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 10 Connecting the Reservoirs to the Diluter Connect 2 Connect reservoir 2 1 Connect reservoir 1 0 vinna nmi 3 Connect reservoir 2 Connect reservoir 1 Support rod 4 Connect QD8 6985025A Note On the LH SlideMaker 008 is free floating 42769850 3 4 9 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Adjust the ball fitting on the SlideMaker for the correct length if necessary 5 Connect the two reservoirs to the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 11 a Route the SlideMaker end of the reservoir 1 tubing through FD3 and VL3B and connect the tubing to FT8 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FI8 is connected to VL3B VL6 and the normally open line of SOL24 b Route the SlideMaker end of the reservoir 2 tubing through FD5 and VL4B and connect the tubing to FT9 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FI9 is connected to VL4B VL7 and the normally closed line of SOL24 6 Connect the Diluter side of QD8 connector to the SlideMaker See Figure 3 4 11 Note Remember that on the LH 750 System QD8 is allowed to float freely 7 Using Figure 3 4 12 as a guide route the fluid detector cables from the Sample Access and Reservoir module to the Smear Tr
381. necting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component CAUTION Risk of damage to driver circuitry Connecting or disconnecting a solenoid while the power is ON can damage the driver circuitry Turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting a solenoid CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage disk drives add in circuit cards and other electronic components Perform any procedures where there is a possibility of ESD damage at an ESD workstation or wear an antistatic wrist strap attached to a metallic part of the chassis connected to an earth ground CAUTION Risk of fire hazard Replacing a fuse or fuse holder with the incorrect type or rating can overheat the wiring causing a fire Always replace a fuse or fuse holder with the type and rating specified for that circuit Biological WARNING Risk of personal injury or contamination If you do not properly shield yourself before servicing the SlideMaker with the door open you can be injured or contaminated To prevent possible injury or contamination always wear gloves a lab coat and eye protection when servicing the instrument with the doors open WARNING Risk of contamination Biohazardous contamination can occur from contact with t
382. nfrared Dryer Interface J5 J8 5 See Figure 2 10 1 Reflection slide present in drop position of basket 44 Platen elevator up Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J11 J8 8 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is up platen is horizontal 45 Platen elevator down Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J10 J8 9 See Figure 2 10 1 Blocked elevator is down platen is vertical PN 4276985C 2 10 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE Table 2 10 1 Slide Elevator Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output NO Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 46 Gripper overextended Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J9 J8 10 See Figure 2 10 2 Blocked gripper fully closed indicating either no slide at platen or slide improperly placed at platen 49 Dryer Exit Sensor card Pulsed infrared reflective Dryer Interface J3 J8 11 See Figure 2 9 1 mounted on PCB Reflection slide at exit position 2 10 4 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE PN 4276985C Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Basket Queue module The Basket Queue module l Moves empty slide basket
383. ng the Main Fluidics Module Cover 3 4 8 Installing the Sample Reservoirs 3 4 8 Installing the Splash Shields 3 4 11 Connecting the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Lines 3 4 11 Removing the Shipping Bracket from the System Control Card 3 4 13 Connecting the Main Power Cable 3 4 13 Preparing the SlideMaker for Operation 3 4 13 TESTING THE SYSTEM 3 5 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 1 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 4 1 1 General 4 1 1 Accessing the Main Compartments in the SlideMaker 4 1 1 Opening the Main Cover 4 1 2 Closing the Main Cover 4 1 3 Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules 4 1 3 Basket Queue Module 4 1 3 Cassette Transport Module 4 1 4 Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 7 Dispense Module 4 1 8 Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules 4 1 9 Keypad and Display Module 4 1 10 Label Printer Module 4 1 10 Main Fluidics Module 4 1 11 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 12 Slide and Smear Module 4 1 13 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 1 Purpose 4 2 1 Procedure 4 2 1 Dry Cycle Sequence Summary 4 2 6 Slide Pickup Process 4 2 6 Smear Making Process 4 2 6 Slide Fjection Process 4 2 7 Slide Placement Process 4 2 7 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 1 Purpose 4 3 1 Setting the Home Offset 4 3 1 CONTENTS 44 4 5 4 6 3 7 4 8 4 9 4 10 Setting the Printer Offset 4 3 2 Purpose 4 3 2 Procedure 4 3 2
384. ng the SlideMaker Circuit Cards 4 8 1 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 1 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER General l Review and heed the general safety warnings and cautions listed under Heading 1 2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2 Ensure there is adequate space to work and to access the instrument components safely Remember that most of the modules can be removed from the SlideMaker to more easily access the components Refer to Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules in this section 3 Before disconnecting or reconnecting the cables on any electronic components including solenoid valves power down that is turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet Note Early SlideMakers have black bodied solenoids which WILL damage the solenoid drivers on the System Control card if disconnected with the SlideMaker power on 4 If using a specific procedure in this chapter review the procedure Determine if you need any special tools equipment or supplies You can do most of the procedures in this chapter using the tools in a standard Service Tool Kit a digital voltmeter and an oscilloscope Any special tools or equipment and any supplies needed are listed under Tools Supplies Needed at the beginning of the procedure Determine if any special safety warnings or cautions apply to the procedure e Check any steps listed under Verification
385. nism in transit between home and fully extended For details see Table A 4 2 31 REAR BELT POS Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J1 J7 7 See Figure 2 11 1 mounted on PCB Interface Blocked rear belt profile in center of sensor 32 FRONT BELT POS Infrared interrupting 4 piece Basket Transport J2 J7 8 mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked front belt profile in center of sensor PN 4276985C A 4 3 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 33 BASKET PRESENT REAR Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J3 J7 9 RIGHT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at right rear position 34 BASKET PRESENT FRONT Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J4 J7 10 RIGHT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at right front position 35 BASKET PRESENT REAR Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J5 J7 11 LEFT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at left rear position 36 BASKET PRESENT FRONT Infrared interrupting 2 piece Basket Transport J6 J7 12 LEFT mounted on PCB Interface See Figure 2 11 1 Blocked basket present at left front position 37 BASKE
386. nowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker ote Unused samples are j 5 discarded following reset The Cassette Output Queue module is Output Queue motul ie noi NE 3 Completed smears are dried and full a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket deposited slide basket The cylinder CL7 failed b Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 4 The SlideMaker stops e The output cassette retracted sensor 3 Ifthe message persists SEN15 failed a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 10 7 2 10 PN 4276985C Table 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE RETRACT TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The upper cassette transfer mechanism the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Cassette light 2 If the smear truck cannot pick mechanism that advances the empty cassette 1 Wait until the last slide in the
387. ns on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER PROCESSOR A Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_PROC_A_VPP_FAILURE 21 POWER PROCESSOR B Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM PROC B VPP FAILURE 22 Yes Yes SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Reports Processor A VPP Failure SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Reports Processor B VPP Failure If AutoStop is OFF yellow ay ight If AutoStop is ON red light If AutoStop is OFF yellow E ight If AutoStop is ON red light The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity Service Only Processor writes to the flash memory when a new version is being downloaded or when calibration parameters are to be stored The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity Service Only Processor writes to the flash memory when a new version is being downloaded Power supply failure or short circuit Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Turn off the SlideMaker WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 2 Open the cover 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker
388. nse Probe Not Up Sensor 11 light If AutoStop is ON red light Any sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops shuttle to bring a slide to the dispense position The dispense probe is not up at the correct time in the cycle or the sensor did not detect the probe is up because The dispense probe is stuck The mechanism that lifts the dispense probe is not receiving sufficient pressure e The probe up sensor SEN11 failed 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact If a slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 2 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 5 Dispense Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and I
389. nse Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block SEN11 Dispense probe sensors flag Dispense probe lever Rinse block RB1 7334077B The dispense probe mechanism consists of the dispense probe and its holder the cylinder for operating the dispense probe CL10 two sensors for sensing the position of the dispense probe the probe up sensor SEN11 and the probe down sensor SEN12 and the dispense probe sensor flag 25 12 PN 42769850 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM The two sensors in conjunction with the dispense probe sensors flag determine the position of the dispense probe in each of its three positions Retracted SOL42 is de energized retracting CL10 which retracts the dispense probe Extended into the rinse block SOL42 is energized extending CL10 Extended to the dispense position above the slide on the shuttle SOL42 is energized extending CL10 It works in conjunction with the dispense position sensor SENT Rinse Block While the rinse block RB1 is functionally part of the Dispense module it is physically part of the Slide and Smear module Refer to Figure 2 5 15 During the SlideMaker cycle the rinse cup e Collects the prime sample and backwash diluent from the dispense probe and routes it to the waste chamber VC2 e Provides vacuum for drying the outside of the dispense probe The rinse block is a floating design to allow for slight misalignment with the dispense prob
390. nsport Interface card 34 position 68 6 cm 6028779 8 2 8 8 27 in L Cable assembly ribbon flat Dispense 1 Manifold card 16 position 76 30 in L 6028777 8 2 8 16 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dispense 2 Manifold card 16 position 76 cm 30 in L 6028856 8 2 8 17 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dryer Interface card 40 position 76 cm 30 in L 6028776 8 2 8 7 Cable assembly ribbon flat fluid detector data 20 position 17 8 cm 7 in L 6028778 8 2 8 2 Cable assembly ribbon flat Main Fluidics Interface card 16 position 64 8 cm 6028772 8 2 8 10 25 5 in L Cable assembly ribbon flat printer data 9 position 61 cm 24 in L 6028771 8 2 8 11 Cable assembly ribbon flat PS Mon data 26 position 38 cm 15 in L 6028775 8 228 12 8 2 9 26 Cable assembly ribbon flat Slide Ejector Interface card 26 position 94 cm 37 in L 6028774 8 2 8 9 Cable assembly ribbon flat Smear Transport Interface card 34 position 63 5 cm 6028770 8 2 8 1 25 in L Cable assembly sensor 26 6028790 8 2 3 5 Cable assembly sensor 27 6028832 8 2 3 2 Cable assembly sensor 25 4 cm 10 0 in 6028748 8 2 13 6 8 2 14 1 Cable assembly sensor 38 15 0 in 6028749 8 2 3 1 8 2 4 1 8 2 11 4 8 2 12 14 Cable assembly sensor 53 cm 21 0 in 6028747 8 2 3 10 20 8 2 12 9 Cable assembly smear truck sensors SEN18 and SEN19 6028907 8 2 15 3 PN 4276985C 8 1 3 PARTS LISTS MASTER PARTS LIST Table 8 1 3 Ma
391. nto the Slide After the dispense line is primed CL10 moves the dispense probe up until the probe up sensor SEN11 senses that the dispense probe is up out of the rinse block SOL42 operates CL10 to move the dispense probe up and down After the dispense probe is up the SlideMaker moves the shuttle with a labeled slide from the Label Printer module to the dispense position When the dispense position sensor SENT senses the presence of the shuttle CL10 moves the dispense probe down until the dispense probe is about 0 040 in above the slide Then 5019 is energized activating the dispense pump 1 which displaces a nominal 4 0 pL blood drop onto the slide See Figure 2 5 9 2 5 7 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Figure 2 5 9 Dispensing a Blood Drop onto the Slide FD FD Pump activated DP2 DP1 y FD FD Dispense probe Lee Shuttle valve RES1 RES2 FD FD VC19 FD GENeS System needle bellows Lee valve 7334121A After the drop is dispensed CL10 moves the dispense probe back to its up position When the probe up sensor SEN11 senses the dispense probe in the up position the shuttle moves the labeled slide with the blood drop to the smear position for smearing In overlap cycle single slide mode the dispensing of the drop of blood occurs simultaneously with the backwashing and drying of the aspiration lines of the subsequent sam
392. o SlideMaker Two T fittings 0 125 i d white PN 6216354 for interconnecting SlideMaker and Analytical Station pneumatic lines One main power cable PN 6011023 One Sample Access Module Splash Shield Kit PN 6807024 One Dispense Module Splash Shield Kit PN 6807025 3 4 1 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Unpacking and Positioning the SlideMaker 1 Unpack the SlideMaker making sure it is intact with no visible defective parts 2 Ifyou are installing a SlideMaker on the GEN S System install the guide interface bracket on GENeS SM SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 1 Figure 3 4 1 Installing the Guide Interface Bracket on the GENeS SM SlideMaker SlideMaker b Guide interface bracket 7334111B 3 Position the SlideMaker on the left side of the Analytical Station as shown in Figure 3 4 2 GEN S System or Figure 3 4 3 LH 750 System leaving enough space between the SlideMaker and the Diluter to connect a cable from the SlideMaker to the SlideMaker Interface card 4 Ifyou are installing an LH SlideMaker remove the tie wraps that secured the SlideMaker doors during shipment Remove the tie wrap securing the cassette access door to the basket queue door b Open the SlideMaker cover c Ontheunderside of the cover remove the tie wraps securing the left and right sides of the basket queue door to the SlideMaker cover d Close the SlideMaker cover and ensure both
393. odule and Slide Ejector Module See Figure 8 2 3 8 2 5 Cassette Output Queue Module See Figure 8 2 4 8 2 7 PN 4276985C 8 2 5 8 2 6 8 2 7 8 2 8 8 2 9 8 2 10 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 8 2 14 8 2 15 8 2 16 8 2 17 8 2 18 8 2 19 8 2 20 1 1 1 2 A 1 3 A 1 4 A 2 1 A 2 2 2 3 A 2 4 A 2 5 A 2 6 A 2 T A 2 8 2 9 2 10 A 2 11 A 2 12 A 2 13 2 14 2 15 2 16 2 17 A 3 1 A 4 1 A 4 2 PN 42769850 CONTENTS Dispense Module See Figure 8 2 5 8 2 9 Dryer Module See Figure 8 2 6 8 2 11 Main Fluidics Module See Figure 8 2 7 8 2 13 Rear Compartment See Figure 8 2 8 8 2 15 Rear Door See Figure 8 2 9 8 2 17 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Figure 8 2 10 8 2 19 Slide Elevator Module See Figure 8 2 11 8 2 21 Slide and Smear Module See Figure 8 2 12 8 2 23 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism See Figure 8 2 13 8 2 24 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Figure 8 2 14 8 2 25 Smear Truck Assembly See Figure 8 2 15 8 2 26 Label Printer Module See Figure 8 2 16 8 2 27 Covers and Doors on the GEN S SM SlideMaker See Figure 8 2 17 8 2 28 Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker See Figure 8 2 18 8 2 29 Chokes and Fittings See Figure 8 2 19 8 2 31 Common Valves See Figure 8 2 20 8 2 32 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings A 1 1 Pressure and Vacuum Tolerances A 1 1 Shuttle Position Nominal Settings A 1 2 Power Supply Voltage Tolerances
394. omponents Slide pickup bridge Top View X Top collar Y eh setscrew Pressure Collar line guide setscrew d Slide pickup bridge securing screws Z button Collar o OPER cylinder guide pusher SEN24 1 Bottom oo collar E setscrew Sensor fla Z button Registor setscrew Fea Slide Z forward pl ocior sensor Sensor 5 Interface sel Vi flag card Side View 6985027A PN 42769850 4 22 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 3 Replace the Z button a Remove the two screws securing the slide pickup bridge See Figure 4 22 1 b Remove the bridge c Push out the Z button d Install the new Z button e Reinstall the slide pickup bridge If you are also replacing the register Z forward sensor or Z button cylinder go to step 4 If not go to step 8 4 Remove the register Z forward sensor to replace the sensor or to access the Z button cylinder a Remove the screw securing the register Z forward sensor See Figure 4 22 1 b Ifyou are replacing the Z button cylinder set the sensor aside and go to step 5 c Ifyou are only replacing the register Z forward sensor go to step 6 5 Replace the Z button cylinder a Disconnect the pressure line from the Z butto
395. on A locked empty slide cassette cannot be transferred to the Cassette Output Queue module The locking mechanism did not unlock the slide cassette e The cassette locked sensor SEN21 failed Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative LB GLID I PN 42769850 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE NO CASSETTE Yes SlideMaker Log Red light 1 No new samples are aspirated No slide cassette is available at the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No If No Cassette Is EN 2 If the smear truck cannot pick up a Cassette Input Queue module 1 Ifthe Cassette Input Queue module is empty EV SM TIMEOUT OUT OF Present In The Input slide to make a smear the sample is The cassette present sensor SEN26 a Place a full slide cas
396. on 2 7 1 nominal setting A 1 2 setting 4 3 3 specifications A 1 1 dispense probe mechanism components illustration 2 5 12 function 2 5 12 location 2 5 12 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 25 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 25 dispense pump DPI adjustment 4 7 1 function 2 5 12 location 2 5 2 dispense pump DP2 adjustment 4 7 1 function 2 5 12 location 2 5 2 DPI See dispense pump 1 DP2 See dispense pump DP2 Dry cycles See cycles Dry DRYER EXTEND SENSOR 10 7 2 17 DRYER HIGH TEMPERATURE 7 2 17 INDEX 3 INDEX DRYER NO SLIDE DETECTED ON PLATEN 7 2 18 DRYER PLATEN DID NOT COMPLETE MOVE 7 2 19 DRYER PLATEN SENSORS 7 2 20 DRYER RETRACT SENSOR 9 7 2 20 DRYER SENSORS 7 2 21 Dryer Exit Sensor card function A 4 5 replacement 4 8 1 Dryer Interface card component locations illustration A 2 2 connectors table of A 2 2 function 2 9 2 location 2 9 1 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 2 Dryer module components illustration 2 9 1 description 2 9 1 function 2 1 2 2 9 1 removing 4 1 9 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 10 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 11 securing captive screws location 4 1 9 sensor summary 2 9 3 dryer motor M5 location 2 9 1 E EJECTOR REGISTER RETRACT X ERROR 7 2 22 EJECTOR RETRACT SENSOR 23 7 2 22 EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR 7 2 23 EJECTOR SLIDE NOT EJECTED 7 2 23 EJECTOR SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED
397. on the slide in the X dimension See Figure 2 8 3 This is accomplished by adjusting the printer offset See Setting the Printer Offset under Heading 4 3 Sensor Summary Three sensors affect the operation of the Label Printer module PN 4276985C Two sensors on the Label Printer module the top of form sensor and the ribbon out sensor monitor the label and ribbon supplies respectively A sensor on the Slide and Smear module the print position sensor SEN5 affects where the shuttle stops at the Label Printer module and therefore the placement of the label on the slide The print position sensor is discussed in more detail under Heading 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE and is listed in Table A 4 1 2 8 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 4 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Dryer module The Dryer module l Receives a labeled wet smear slide from the Slide and Smear module 2 Dries the smear 3 Moves the smear to the Slide Elevator module This section also describes the Dryer Interface card For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport
398. one hand while disengaging the support latch with the other 2 While holding the cover with one hand disengage the cover support latch 3 Close the cover and ensure the lower latches are engaged Closing the GENeS SM SlideMaker Cover with Gas Springs and the LH SlideMaker Cover Grasp the cover and pull it down until it latches on the bottom This section contains procedures for removing the Basket Queue Module e Cassette Transport Module e Cassette Output Queue Module e Dispense Module Dryer and Slide Elevator Modules Keypad and Display Module Label Printer Module Main Fluidics Module Sample Access and Reservoir Module Slide and Smear Module Basket Queue Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous
399. onents 2 5 2 Dispense Module Components 2 5 2 Drying the Aspiration Line for RES1 2 5 3 Sample Aspiration to RES1 2 5 3 Introducing an Air Bubble into the Sample Line 2 5 4 Advancing the Sample Through RESI 2 5 5 Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 6 Priming the Dispense Line with Sample 2 5 7 Dispensing a Blood Drop onto the Slide 2 5 8 Analytical Station SlideMaker Synchronized Rinse 2 5 9 Drying the Lines to the Vent Chamber 2 5 9 Drying the Needle Vent Lines 2 5 9 Backwashing the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Line 2 5 10 Drying the Sample Reservoir and Dispense Lines 2 5 10 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block 2 5 12 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Front View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Rear View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Front View 2 6 3 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Rear View 2 6 3 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 2 2 6 5 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism Components 2 6 5 2 6 6 Cassette Output Queue Module Components 2 6 6 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Components 2 7 2 2 7 2 Shuttle Velocity Profile 2 7 2 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 2 7 3 2 7 4 Correct Position of the Label from the End of the Slide 2 7 3 2 7 5 Correct Position of the Blood Drop on the Slide 2 7 4 2 7 6
400. onic power See electronic power system fluidic See fluidic system pneumatic power system and reagent handling system sample acquisition See sample acquisition system smear processing See smear processing system system control See system control system T tanks reagent See reagent tank TK1 vacuum accumulator See vacuum accumulator tank TK3 Temperature Sensor card function 2 9 2 location 2 9 1 replacement 4 8 1 temperature sensors function A 4 8 voltage and current requirements A 4 8 PN 4276985C INDEX test points locations and functions See specific circuit card This Is A Waning Only A Slide Entered The Dryer Area And Has Not Made It Out Of The Dryer 7 2 4 See reagent tank TK1 TK3 See vacuum accumulator tank TK3 troubleshooting servo system 7 3 1 Slide and Smear module alignment problems 7 3 1 smear quality 7 3 1 using the error message table 7 1 1 TRUCK DID NOT COMPLETE MOVE 7 2 43 TRUCK FORWARD SENSOR 2 7 2 43 TRUCK INDEX NOT FOUND 7 2 43 TRUCK INITIALIZATION 7 2 43 TRUCK INVALID COMMAND 7 2 44 TRUCK LIMIT SENSOR 7 2 44 TRUCK NOT AT CLEARANCE POSITION 7 2 45 TRUCK NOT AT PICK POSITION 7 2 45 TRUCK NOT AT PLACEMENT POSITION 7 2 46 TRUCK NOT AT WICK POSITION 7 2 46 TRUCK NOT CALIBRATED 7 2 47 TRUCK NOT DOWN ERROR 7 2 47 TRUCK NOT UP ERROR 7 2 48 TRUCK POSITION ERROR 7 2 48 TRUCK REVERSE SENSOR 1 7 2 49 TRUCK SENSOR ERROR 7 2 49 TRUCK V
401. onitor the temperature One heat sensor senses the temperature in the heatsink and is an integral part of the heatsink assembly Refer to Figure 2 9 1 The other heat sensor senses the temperature in the upper chamber and is mounted the Temperature Sensor card Refer to Figure 2 9 1 The ambient temperature thermistor and the circuitry for controlling the Dryer module temperature are on the System Control card At powerup sufficient current is supplied to the heatsink assembly to raise the heatsink temperature to about 20 C above the ambient temperature in a maximum of 3 minutes During operation the System Control card regulates the current to the heatsink assembly to maintain the drying temperature in the upper chamber at about 10 C above ambient temperature Slide pusher bars in the Smear module push the wet smeared slide off the shuttle onto conveyor belts in the upper chamber of the Dryer module The conveyor belts belt pulley mechanisms driven by the dryer stepper motor M5 move the slide through the upper chamber at a constant slow speed while maintaining the correct orientation of the slide The warm air from the lower chamber contacts the underside of the slide drying the smear as the slide moves through the upper chamber As the dried slide nears the exit of the Dryer module the Dryer Exit Sensor card SEN49 Figure 2 9 1 senses the exiting slide From this information the SlideMaker calculates when the slide will dro
402. onnecting the LH Diluter 3 Card to LH SlideMaker Service Port 3 4 4 Reinstalling the Shield Ground Wires and the Cover Plate on the GEN S System Diluter 3 4 5 Reinstalling the Shield Ground Wires and the Cover Plate LH 750 System Diluter 3 4 5 Removing the Quick Disconnect Bracket 3 4 6 Pinch Valve Deactivator Clip Locations 3 4 7 Connecting the Reservoirs to the Diluter 3 4 9 Connecting the Reservoirs to the SlideMaker 3 4 9 Routing the Fluid Detector Cables to the Smear Transport Interface Card 3 4 10 Installing a Splash Shield on the Dispense Module 3 4 11 Installing Splash Shields on SOL120 and the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 3 4 11 Connecting Fluidic Lines to the Back of the SlideMaker 3 4 12 Connecting the SlideMaker Fluidic Lines to the Analytical Station Fluidic Lines 3 4 12 Opening GEN S SM SlideMaker Cover 4 1 2 Opening LH SlideMaker Cover 4 1 2 Closing GEN S SM SlideMaker Cover with Cover Support Latches 4 1 3 xvii CONTENTS xviii 4 1 4 4 1 5 4 1 6 4 1 7 4 1 8 4 1 9 4 1 10 4 1 11 4 1 12 4 1 13 4 1 14 4 1 15 4 1 16 4 1 17 4 1 18 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 4 3 5 4 4 1 4 4 2 4 5 1 4 5 2 4 5 3 4 5 4 4 6 1 4 6 2 4 7 1 4 8 1 4 11 1 4 12 1 4 12 2 4 12 3 4 14 1 4 15 1 4 15 2 4 15 3 4 15 4 4 15 5 4 15 6 4 16 1 4 17 1 4 18 1 4 18 2 Removing the Basket Queue Module 4 1 4 Captive Screws Securing the Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 4 1 5 Screws Securin
403. onnections in the power cable from the power supply to the card The mountings provide RF shielding to external cable shields The System Control card plugs directly into the Main Distribution card all other physical assemblies or modules are connected to the Main Distribution card by cable Modules that require numerous signals and power use a single ribbon cable for the primary connection Refer to the GEN S SM SlideMaker Interconnect Block Diagram DCN 6323239 in Chapter 6 for an overview of the interconnection between the Main Distribution card and the rest of the electrical system For details refer to the GEN S SM SlideMaker Interconnect Diagram DCN 6321624 in Chapter 6 The Main Distribution card e Provides the control and data connection to the power supply via the Power Supply Monitor card Routes PRES ENV and VAC_EN signals from the System Control card to the Power Supply Monitor card for control of the pneumatic enable valves Routes power to and receives signals from the Power Supply Monitor card gt System Control card gt Smear Iransport Interface card gt Dryer Interface card gt Slide Ejector Interface card gt Basket Transport Interface card 2 2 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM Routes power to the gt Main fan gt Main Fluidics Interface card gt Dispense 1 Manifold card Dispense 2 Manifold card Receives signals from the gt Power on off switch a logi
404. ook at the progressive pitch design of the reservoir support rod to determine which end has the tighter pitch The end with the tighter pitch belongs on the Diluter IMPORTANT Aspiration problems Crossing the tubings on the reservoir support rod creates pressure on the tubings which can affect aspiration Be careful to wrap the two tubings around the reservoir support rod without crossing one tubing over the other C Wrap the tubings parallel to each other around the reservoir support rod leaving sufficient tubing extending on the Diluter end of the reservoir support rod about 10 cm 4 in for routing the tubing through a fluid detector and a pinch valve Wrap tape around the end of the reservoir support rod to secure the tubings on the rod 2 Designating the right hand tubing as reservoir 1 connect the two reservoirs to the Diluter as shown in Figure 3 4 10 a Route the Diluter end of the reservoir 41 tubing through FD2 and VL3A and connect the tubing to FT4 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FT4 is connected to VL3A 1 and the normally open line of 501118 Route the Diluter end of the reservoir 2 tubing through FD4 and VL4A and connect the tubing to FT3 using a plastic collar to secure and protect the tubing Note FT3 is connected to VL4A VL2 and the normally closed line of SOL118 3 Connect the ball ends of the reservoir support rod to the rod support clamps on the Diluter a
405. operator The Cassette Output Queue holds up to four slide cassettes Refer to Figure 2 6 6 to locate the components in the Cassette Output Queue module Before the upper cassette transfer mechanism moves a slide cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module SOL53 is energized extending CL7 CL7 operates the output cassette transfer mechanism When CL 7 is extended it moves the output cassette transfer mechanism to the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module in preparation for receipt of a slide cassette The output cassette extended sensor SEN16 senses when the output cassette transfer mechanism is at the rear of the module Figure 2 6 6 Cassette Output Queue Module Components Output cassette transfer mechanism 7334060A 2 6 6 PN 42769850 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE SOL53 remains energized until the cassette transfer assembly moves the slide cassette into the Cassette Output Queue module see Cassette Output Queue Module After the slide cassette reaches the Cassette Output Queue module SOL53 is de energized retracting CL7 As CL7 retracts it moves the output cassette transfer mechanism arm pulling the slide cassette toward the front of the Cassette Output Queue module The output cassette retracted sensor SEN15 senses when the output cassette transfer mechanism is back in its home position Slide Ejector Interface Card Function The S
406. opriate times during the rinsing and the drying of the reservoir and dispense lines the fluid detectors FD2 FD3 FD6 FD7 and FD8 detect and confirm the presence of diluent and air 25 10 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM At the appropriate times during the rinsing and the drying of the aspiration paths the fluid detectors FD7 FD1 and BD3 detect and confirm the presence of diluent and air Sample Access and Reservoir Module The Sample Access and Reservoir module is located in the lower compartment of the Diluter Refer to Figure 2 1 1 The Sample Access and Reservoir module provides the pathway for sample aspiration from the Analytical Station to the SlideMaker and in conjunction with the Dispense module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of the sample transport lines The Sample Access and Reservoir module also provides the interfaces with the Analytical Station needed for the Analytical Station to backwash the SlideMakers aspiration line when the SlideMaker is powered down or inoperable These interfaces consist of the T fitting tapped into the vent line of the needle and the electrical connection to the four station pneumatic manifold MF6 The Diluter 3 card in the Analytical Station powers and drives the solenoids on MF6 The functions of the Sample Access and Reservoir module components Figure 2 5 1 excluding the pneumatic solenoids
407. or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 30 7 2 30 PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 2 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical 1 6 5 Hg vacuum misadjusted Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker LOW light activity 2 Vacuum leak 1 Check the 6 5 in Hg vac
408. or to 45 V cathodes to ground gt Phototransistor emitters supplied by one 47 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground collectors to 5 V Logic Sensors The logic sensors are software monitors not physical sensors The serial 1 cts clear to send and serial 2 cts sensors monitor handshake signal from the Workstation and the service port Magnetic Reed Switch Sensors Magnetic reed switch sensors are used With magnetic floats in the reagent reservoirs to sense reagent levels sense the position of the smear truck lift Tosense the interlock conditions of the outer SlideMaker covers These switches have minimum current requirements to guarantee contact cleaning The voltage and current requirements for the float sensors are Switch armature connected with current limit to 45 V Normally CLOSED when not full contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground The voltage and current requirements for the interlock switches are Switch armature connected with current limit to 45 V Normally CLOSED when door closed contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground PN 4276985C A 4 7 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES A 4 8 Manually Activated Switch Sensors A manually activated switch sensor is used to stop the SlideMaker The voltage and current requirements for the manually activated switch sensor are Switch armature connected with current limit to 45 V
409. ort lines Dryer Receives a labeled wet smear slide from the Slide and Smear Heading 2 9 module dries the smear and moves the smear to the Slide Elevator module Keypad and Display Displays the SlideMaker status and error messages and provides Heading 2 4 buttons and screens for operator interface with the SlideMaker Label Printer A dedicated label printer that prints labels and applies the labels to the Heading 2 8 slides Main Fluidics A centralized source of pneumatic power reagents and waste Heading 2 3 collection for the Dispense module Sample Access and Reservoir Provides the pathway for sample aspiration from the Analytical Station Heading 2 5 to the SlideMaker and in conjunction with the Dispense module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of the sample transport lines Slide and Smear consists of Transports and precisely positions the slide at the various locations in Heading 2 7 two modules the SlideMaker for preparing the slide and makes a wedge blood Slide Transport smear on the slide Smear Slide Elevator Receives dried smear slides from the Dryer module and inserts the Heading 2 10 Slides into slide baskets in the Basket Queue module Diagnostic Products Refer to the Reference section of the User s Manual or the Online Help System for the diagnostic products used on the SlideMaker Physical Specifications See Heading 3 1 Preinstall
410. ose the springs 6 With SOL41 energized adjust the shuttle brush adjustment screws Figure 4 16 1 e Clockwise to lower the shuttle brush e Counterclockwise to raise the shuttle brush 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 until the shuttle brush is at the correct height 8 Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module 9 Verify the shuttle brush is operating correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the slide pusher bars and shuttle brush are working correctly PN 4276985C 4 16 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 17 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT PN 4276985C Purpose The slide stripper plate strips the slide off the slide pusher bars Use the slide stripper plate adjustment to ensure that when the slide pusher bars transfer a slide from the shuttle to the dryer the slide Procedure 1 2 3 5 b C d e f Is removed from the pusher bars by the stripper plate Is deposited on the conveyer belts straight not at an angle Remains on the conveyer belts It is not pulled back onto the shuttle Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the slide stripper plate See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure
411. osed vacuum present Interface 5 PRINT POSITION Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J14 J6 11 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at printer Interface position 6 SMEAR POSITION Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J15 J6 12 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at smear Interface position 7 DISPENSE POSITION Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J16 J6 13 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at dispense Interface position 8 CASSETTE XFER HOME Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J17 J6 14 See Figure 2 6 5 Blocked Upper cassette Interface transfer mechanism at home position For details see Table A 4 2 9 SLIDE XFER RETR Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J18 J6 15 Interface See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer mechanism retracted PN 4276985C A 4 1 A QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION SENSOR FUNCTIONS AND TYPES Table A 4 1 Sensor Functions Continued SEN Electrical Mnemonic Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 10 SLIDE XFER EXTD Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J19 J6 16 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer Interface mechanism extended 11 PROBE UP Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J20 J6 17 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe up Interface 12 PROBE DOWN Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J21 J6 18 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe down Interface 13 RESET Manually activated switch
412. ough blood The SlideMaker needs light deposited in a slide basket blood sample 250 ul 3 The SlideMaker stops and an error The vacuum for advancing the blood is b If there is sufficient blood in the specimen tubes clean the aspiration lines is sent to the Workstation 1 From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt ROUTINE A solenoid failed FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN to flush the lines with cleaning agent 2 From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt RUN START UP to rinse the lines with diluent 3 Resume normal operation If the message persists a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket b Turn off the SlideMaker c If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List d Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 2 7 2 2 PN 42769850 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action MAIN COVER OPEN SENSOR 53 GENeS SM SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow If in the Service mode the SlideMaker 1 Operator opened the main cover while Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code D
413. ove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 b Slide back the dryer exit sensor SEN49 to access the bracket for SEN46 See Figure 4 25 1 c Loosen the two cross head screws securing the SEN46 bracket to the Dryer module See Figure 4 25 1 d Move the SEN46 bracket until the sensor s flag just contacts the gripper e Tighten the brackets securing screws f Repeat from step 1 above until SEN46 is adjusted correctly g Reinstall SEN49 h Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module 4 23 1 4 SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 23 2 Figure 4 23 1 SEN46 with Bracket and Flag Detail MP S module Flag Retaining groove 6985002A Torsion spring Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Dofive dry cycles and ensure the platen operates correctly SEN46 Flag Replacement Tools Supplies Needed A pointed object such as a ball point pen Removal 1 Move the slide elevator platen to access the flag for SEN46 a Select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET gt gt BASKET TEST b Set POSITION to SINGLE c Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator down d While the sl
414. ower Supply Monitor Card 2 2 4 Function 2 2 4 LEDs 2 2 4 Test Points 2 2 5 Connectors 2 2 5 Main Distribution Card 2 2 5 Function 2 2 5 Connectors and Test Points 2 2 6 Power System Interconnections 2 2 6 Power Failure 2 2 6 FLUIDIC SYSTEM 2 3 1 Summary 2 3 1 Pneumatic Power Acquisition 2 3 1 Pneumatic Enable Valves 2 3 2 Pressure Regulation and Distribution 2 3 2 30 Psi 2 3 2 5 Psi 2 3 3 Vacuum Regulation and Distribution 2 3 3 High Vacuum 2 3 4 17 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 6 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 Vacuum Accumulator Tank 2 3 4 CONTENTS 2 1 PE 2 6 Color Coding 2 3 5 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards 2 3 5 Reagent Acquisition 2 3 6 Reagent Distribution 2 3 6 Waste Collection 2 3 6 Main Fluidics Module 2 3 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card 2 3 8 Solenoids 2 3 8 Sensor Summary 2 3 8 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 1 Summary 2 4 1 System Control Card 2 4 1 Function 2 4 1 Processor A and Processor B 2 4 2 SlideMaker Software 2 4 2 LEDs 2 4 5 Jumpers 2 4 5 Connectors 2 4 5 Test Points 2 4 5 Keypad and Display Module 2 4 5 System Reset 2 4 6 Initiating a Reset 2 4 6 Boot Mode 2 4 6 Normal Mode 2 4 6 System Initialization 2 4 6 SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 1 Summary 2 5 1 Function 2 5 1 Aspirating a Blood Sample 2 5 1 Transferring the Blood Sample to a Reservoir 2 5 4 Holding and Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 5 Transferring the Blood Sample to the
415. own sensor SEN12 detects when the dispense probe is down The fluid detectors FD6 and FD8 confirm the presence of air during the drying of the dispense lines PN 4276985C PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM To prime the dispense line SOL24 opens the pathway for the correct reservoir VL8 is activated opening the line to the dispense probe and the valves on either end of the reservoir VL3A and VL3B for RESI or VL4A and VL4B for RES2 are deactivated opening the reservoir Then 5 psi from VL18 is routed through VL3A for RESI or VL4A for RES2 pushing the blood sample from the reservoir through the dispense line and then through the dispense probe until the leading edge air bubble and front section of the trailing segment are pushed out the dispense probe and into the rinse block See Figure 2 5 8 Figure 2 5 8 Priming the Dispense Line with Sample VC19 FD GENeS System Dispense needle probe bellows Rinse Lee block valve valve 7334120A Fluid detector FD6 is used to detect the trailing edge a not blood condition at the end of the blood sample Upon detection of the trailing edge of the sample VL8 closes to stop the flow of the sample At the end of the process the dispense line is fully primed with sample In an overlap cycle mode this process is synchronized to occur when the subsequent sample is advancing to the reservoir Dispensing a Drop of Blood Sample o
416. p onto the platen determining when to close the gripper In addition the SlideMaker counts the number of steps that the dryer stepper motor takes for each slide If the motor takes too many steps before the SlideMaker senses an exiting slide the SlideMaker considers the slide lost or fallen in the Dryer module and generates an error Dryer Interface Card Function The Dryer Interface card is located on the left side of the Dryer module Refer to Figure 2 9 1 2 9 2 PN 42769850 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE The Dryer Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Dryer and the Slide Elevator modules and the Main Distribution card The Dryer Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card Data signals to the System Control card Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Dryer Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 2 and described in Tables A 2 3 and A 2 4 respectively Sensor Summary The sensors used by the Dryer module are listed in Table 2 9 1 For a complete list of sensors used in the SlideMaker and a description of the types of sensors used see Heading A 4 Table 2 9 1 Dryer Module Sensors SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 49 Dryer Exit Sensor
417. pense Probe Mechanism 2 5 12 Rinse Block 2 5 13 Dispense 1 Manifold and Dispense 2 Manifold Cards 2 5 13 Fluid Detectors 2 5 13 Function Summary 2 5 14 Error Conditions 2 5 15 Sensor Summary 2 5 16 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 1 Summary 2 6 1 Description 2 6 1 Preparing the Slide Cassettes for Processing 2 6 1 Cassette Input Queue Module 2 6 1 Slide Ejector Module 2 6 4 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 2 6 5 Cassette Output Queue Module 2 6 6 Slide Ejector Interface Card 2 6 7 Function 2 6 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 6 7 Sensors Summary 2 6 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 7 1 Summary 2 7 1 Description 2 7 1 Slide Transport Module 2 7 1 Function 2 7 1 Smear Module 2 7 4 Alignment 2 7 7 Voltage and High Vacuum Inputs 2 7 7 Smear Transport Interface Card 2 7 7 Function 2 7 7 Connectors and Test Points 2 7 8 Calibration of the Slide Positions in the Slide and Smear Module 2 7 8 Calibrating the Shuttle Positions 2 7 8 Calibrating the Smear Truck Positions 2 7 8 Sensor Summary 2 7 8 vii CONTENTS viii 28 2 9 2 10 2 11 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM LABEL PRINTER MODULE 2 8 1 Summary 2 8 1 Description 2 8 1 Field Adjustments 2 8 3 Sensor Summary 2 8 3 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 1 Summary 2 9 1 Description 2 9 1 Dryer Interface Card 2 9 2 Function 2 9 2 Connectors and Test Points 2 9 3 Sensor Summary 2 9 3
418. peration Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 2 Basket Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET CORNERS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Note This condition can also generate a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Basket EN light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is SlideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts 1 i all four corners are occupied or if the slide basket position at the end of a track is EV_SM_BASKET_MOVE_IMPOSSIBLE_ Track Full If AutoStop is ON red light processed Not Possible error at the Workstation occupied remove the filled slide baskets ERROR 3 last completed smear is Each of the four corners of the Basket 2 If the corners of
419. pinch deactivator clip red holds pinch valve open 1008315 8 2 20 1 Valve pinch valve single tube black S A 6857096 8 2 5 11 8 2 10 4 8 2 20 7 Valve pinch valve single tube grey S A 6806850 8 2 5 15 8 210 14 8 2 20 9 Valve pinch standard pull apart assembly 6855763 8 2 5 1 8 2 7 7 8 2 12 26 8 2 20 2 Valve solenoid hydraulic 3 way NC ppt 30 psi 6232856 8 2 5 18 8 210 13 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NC 0 50 psi 6214112 8 2 10 110 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NC 0 57 psi 6214109 8 2 11 5 Valve solenoid pneumatic 5 way NO spool 100 psi 10 cfm 24 Vdc 6232958 8 2 2 11 8 2 3 16 8 2 4 5 8 2312 9 8 2 13 3 Valve solenoid pressure enable 3 way NC 24 Vdc 6232844 8 2 9 15 Valve solenoid three on a partitioned manifold S A 6232837 8 2 12 1 Valve solenoid vacuum enable 3 way NC 24 Vdc 6232845 8 2 9 17 Valve solenoid waste 6232839 8 2 8 21 Washer cylinder 0 500 i d x 0 562 o d x 0 062 thk 6216012 8 2 5 4 8 2 7 4 8 2 20 5 Washer I tooth 47 0 47 i d x 0 60 o d x 0 020 thk 2826030 8 2 5 S 8 2 7 5 8 2 20 4 Z axis register S A 7000680 B 2 3 7 8 1 14 PN 4276985C 8 2 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS On the illustrations in this section a number is used to identify the part in the associated parts list a letter to indicate detailed illustrations are available for the component or assembly Figure 8 2 1 Main SlideMaker Modules Illustrated
420. piration from the specimen tube into the Diluter was acceptable 2 Sends a command to the SlideMaker to aspirate a sample Note The Analytical Station does not send a command to the SlideMaker to aspirate when it is processing calibrator or control material 2 5 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 2 Figure 2 5 1 Sample Access and Reservoir Module Components RES2 SOL118 FD7 Figure 2 5 2 Dispense Module Components Dispense 2 Manifold Dispense 1 Manifold card SOL14 SOL15 SOL16 SOL17 SOL18 SOL19 SOL20 FD6 VL8 FD8 DP1 SOL114 SOL115 SOL116 SOL117 S0L120 7334059B 4 DP2 VL7 VL6 6985076B PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM Once the SlideMaker receives the command to aspirate SOL22 routes 30 psi reduced through the sample reservoir and the aspiration line to the Analytical Station s vent chamber VC19 to remove any diluent that could contribute to sample dilution See Figure 2 5 3 During this drying process fluid detectors FD8 plus FD2 and FD3 for RES1 or FD4 and FD5 for RES2 are used to confirm the presence of air Note On current SlideMakers and SlideMakers modified to include the pinch valve VL10 the pressure line from SOL22 is routed through VL10 VL10 is a fail safe If SOL22 fails in the open postion VL10 will prevent the 30 psi from reaching the needle
421. ple Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines While the sample is in the reservoir the sample aspiration lines are rinsed in preparation for aspirating the next sample The backwashing and drying of the aspiration lines consists of three processes The SlideMaker and the Analytical Station s synchronized rinsing of the SlideMakers aspiration line to the needle vent chamber VC19 and the needle bellows See Figure 2 5 10 SlideMakers pressurized air drying of its aspirate line to the vent chamber VC19 See Figure 2 5 11 The Analytical Station s vacuum drying of the needle vent line to VC19 See Figure 2 5 12 Fluid detectors FD6 and FD8 are used to detect and confirm the presence of air in the dispense lines prior to aspiration of the next sample Blood detector BD3 is used to confirm the correct rinsing and drying of the needle vent line 2 5 B PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 2 SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM FD Backwash diluent FD RES1 DP2 DP1 FD FD ome RES2 GENeS System closed needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee Rinse valve valve block 7334122B Figure 2 5 11 Drying the Lines to the Vent Chamber FD FD RES1 DP2 DP1 FD FD RES GENeS System E needle Dispense bellows probe Lee Lee iiy valve valve 7334123B Figure 2 5 12 Drying the Needle Vent Lines FD FD High vacuum gt FD FD RES1
422. ps when it reaches the top limit of its travel If you removed SEN49 reinstall it Verify the platen is working correctly Go to Verification below Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt DRY CYCLE 2 Do five dry cycles and ensure the platen functions correctly PN 4276985C 4 23 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED SENSOR ALIGNMENT AND FLAG REPLACEMENT 4 23 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES ENCODER REPLACEMENT 4 24 ENCODER REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to replace the encoder when the SlideMaker is generating excessive Truck position errors related to the left right movement of the truck Excessive SEN58 SEN59 or SEN60 errors Tools Supplies Needed 0 035 in Allen wrench PN 5402022 Note An Allen wrench is shipped with each encoder Preliminary Checks Before replacing the encoder do these checks to help ascertain the encoder is the problem l Using the white gear wheel on the right end of the Slide and Smear module move the truck through its entire length of travel verifying the movement is smooth and unobstructed 2 the SlideMaker screen select SENSOR STATUS MAIN MENU gt gt SPECIAL FUNCTIONS gt gt SENSOR STATUS 3 Using the white gear wheel move the truck very slowly while monitoring SEN58 SEN59 and SEN6O Note When operating correctly SEN5
423. ption and No SlideMaker FLASH A light occurred during error when placing parameters in the flash 1 Turn off the SlideMaker EV_SM_FLASH_WRITE_ERROR MEMORY If AutoStop is ON red light Download from the Workstation memory 2 If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation 13 Communication The flash memory has unknown or Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Failure FATAL ERROR unreliable information Service mode changes to the flash WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous memory contents material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 4 Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ID MISMATCH No SlideMaker Log 1 The sample which could not be Sample ID from Analyzer does not match 1 Check the identification of the sample If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN light If AutoStop is ON red light Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Sample ID matched with the correct ID is sample ID from Workstation 2 Rerun the specimen or prepare a slide manually EV_SM_SAMPLE_ID_MISMATCH Mismatch Sample discarded 122 Discarded lt Sample 2 The SlideMaker continues operating ID gt Prepare slide normally manually or re
424. r Representative TRUCK NOT AT PICK POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated When traveling to the pick position the smear Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_PICK_POSITION_NOT_ FOUND_ ERROR 50 SlideMaker Truck Not At Pick Position light If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is discarded 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity truck ended at a position greater than 0 050 in of the desired position The first time this occurs the smear truck moves to the clearance position and tries again If it fails on the second attempt this error is generated Cause unknown 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station Remove any glass slides or pieces of slides from slide ejector mechanism Check the slide on the shuttle Discard that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 7 fthe message persists
425. r Truck A light activity e Truck is jammed or binding 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_FORWARD_LIMIT_NOT_FOUND_ Forward Motion If AutoStop is ON red light Encoder failed 2 If the message persists ut Sensor 2 Truck motor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker e Truck forward limit sensor SEN2 failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK INDEX NOT FOUND Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical At initialization both polarities of the encoder Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Truck light activity are tried an effort to find the index position 4 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM INDEX POSITION NOT FOUND Index Position Not If AutoStop is ON red light This error is generated if trying both polarities ff the message persists 43 Found of the encoder does not find the index position possibly indicating a Turn off the STG NE edel b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear ihe Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative TRUCK INITIALIZATION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is
426. r arm are tight The cables and tubing do not interfering with the crossover arm flag e A choke fitting is installed on the crossover cylinder The special nut on the cylinder shaft is tight and has a flat washer and a lock washer The bracket for the cylinder is not bending and the cylinder nuts are tight Ifthe motion is jerky ensure the guiding slot is free of burrs from molding Energize and de energize SOL58 and verify The motion of the left crossover cylinder 1 is smooth e When the left crossover arm is retracted the arm is parallel with the frame of the Basket Queue module If you encounter problems repeat step d above for the left crossover arm and PN 4276985C PN 4276985C MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST Dry Cycle Checks Note For a review of the Dry cycle sequence see Dry Cycle Sequence Summary under Heading 4 2 USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 1 Set up the SlideMaker for continuous Dry cycles a Ensure the Cassette Input Queue module has a fully loaded slide cassette and the Basket Queue module has empty slide baskets b On the SlideMaker screen select PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE c Set SLIDE CYCLE to CONTINUOUS d Select DRY CYCLE to start the function 2 At the Slide Ejector module verify the slide is ejected correctly and is registered correctly on the slide pickup bridge I
427. r receiving a slide During initialization the rear track also advances the slide baskets until the basket index sensor finds the next empty slot The operator can insert or remove slide baskets from any position on the tracks except immediately under the Slide Elevator module When the operator opens the basket cover the basket cover interlock SEN54 is activated and movement of the tracks is decelerated Service can readjust the basket cover interlock switch as necessary by loosening the hardware and moving the switch to the required position ket Transport Interface Card Function The Basket Transport Interface card is located on the front of the Basket Queue module Refer to Figure 2 11 1 The Basket Transport Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Basket Queue module and the Main Distribution card The Basket Transport Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card e Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from and data signals to the System Control card e Data signals to the System Control card In addition a comparator circuit on the Basket Transport Interface card precisely locates the threshold for the basket slide index sensor SEN37 Connectors and Test Points The locations of the connectors and test points on the Basket Transport Interface card are shown in Figure A 2 1 and described in Tables A 2 1 and A 2 2 respectively Sensor Summary The sensors used
428. r with Cover Support Latches 4 1 3 Removing the Basket Queue Module 4 1 4 Captive Screws Securing the Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 4 1 5 Screws Securing the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 PN 4276985C CONTENTS 4 4 1 7 Removing the Cassette Output Queue Module from the Cassette Transport Module 4 1 6 4 1 8 Thumbscrews Securing the Dispense Module Splash Shield 4 1 7 4 1 9 Captive Screws Securing the Dispense Module 4 1 7 4 1 10 Captive Screws Securing the Cassette Output Queue Module 4 1 8 4 1 11 Captive Screws Securing the Dryer Module 4 1 9 4 1 12 Captive Screws Securing the Slide Elevator Module to the Dryer Module 4 1 10 4 1 13 Screws Securing the Label Printer Module 4 1 11 4 1 14 Captive Screws Securing the Main Fluidics Module 4 1 12 4 1 15 Captive Screws Securing MF4 and MF13 4 1 13 4 1 16 Thumbscrews Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module Splash Shield 4 1 13 4 1 17 Captive Screws Securing the Sample Access and Reservoir Module 4 1 13 4 1 18 Captive Screws Securing the Slide and Smear Module 4 1 14 4 3 1 Verifying the Home Position 4 3 1 4 3 2 Checking the Label Positions in the X Dimension 4 3 2 4 3 3 Checking the Smear Position on the Slide in the X Dimension 4 3 3 4 3 4 Verifying the Dispense Position 4 3 4 4 3 5 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 4 3 5 4 4 1 Defining the Pick Position 4 4 2 4 4 2 Defining the Wick Position 4 4 2 4 5 1 Correct Position of the Label
429. re Download the SlideMaker software from the Workstation Flash memory B screen and message data compressed format was not recognized by the decode task ERROR XY BAD CRC Flash memory CRC check error non zero X indicates flash memory A has an error condition Bit 0 1 and 2 indicate table A code A and code B CRC check sum results 12 fail non zero Y indicates flash memory B has an error condition Bit 0 and 1 indicate B screen data and B message Download the SlideMaker software from the Workstation If error recurs replace the System card and the flash memory device data CRC check sum results 12 fail PLEASE DOWNLOAD LST B flash memory is blank or loaded data Download the SlideMaker software OUTPUT FILE S THERE IS was not screen information flash memory screens data and flash NO SCREEN INFORMATION memory messages data from the IN MEMORY Workstation SELF TESTING Normally displayed for about 3 seconds Check the LEDs on the System card If the during the self test then the SlideMaker initializes itself and begins running If this message remains on the screen indefinitely it indicates a problem left three are blinking at the same time ensure the jumpers on J7 System card are set correctly See System Control Card Jumpers under Heading A 2 PN 4276985C 7 4 1 7 TROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ERRORS 7 4 2
430. re The smear truck gt Picks up the slide at the Slide Ejector module correctly gt Places the slide on the shuttle correctly e No truck vacuum errors occur If truck vacuum errors occur repeat steps 5 and 6 the horizontal position checks under Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments 4 five whole blood cycles and ensure the blood smears are acceptable See Figure 4 18 5 If the edges of the smear are not centered between the long edges of the slide as shown in Figure 4 18 5 a and b the slide is not centered on the shuttle To center the slide on the smear truck so that the slide will be centered on the shuttle Forthe old configuration of the smear truck go to Slide Ejector Alignment under Heading 4 15 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT gt For the new configuration of the smear truck go back to step 9 under Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments PN 4276985C 4 18 5 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe blood is not wicked completely across the slide as shown in Figure 4 18 5 c and d the slide is rotated from the horizontal plane along the long edge of the slide To rotate the slide to the horizontal position go to Smear Edge Adjustment below Figure 4 18 5 Checking the Smears 73341936 Smear Edge Adjustment 1 If the blood is not fully wicked across the slide as shown in Fig
431. rea Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 2 29 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 1 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical 1 17 5 Hg vacuum misadjusted Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Low EN light activity 2 Vacuum leak 1 Check the 17 5 in Hg vacuum EV_SM_LOW_PRESSURE_ SUPPLY_FAILURE Vacuum Out Of Range If AutoStop is ON red light 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in Hg a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt 25 Or Not Present card failure PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 17 5 in Hg vacuum reading on the screen adjust the 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG1 c If the message persists check for a vacuum leak 2 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover 4 A D converter failure or error WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and
432. rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper rear wall of the Basket Queue module and remove the wall as shown in Figure 4 1 4 4 Unfasten the captive screws securing the upper cassette transfer mechanism and set the mechanism aside See Figure 4 1 5 Note After you reinstall the upper cassette transfer mechanism ensure the back of the slide cassette does not contact the arm of the upper cassette transfer mechanism Figure 4 1 5 Captive Screws Securing the Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism 7334103B PN 4276985C 4 1 5 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER 5 Depending on the configuration of the Slide Ejector module loosen the setscrews or unfasten the captive screws securing the Slide Ejector module See Figure 4 1 6 6 Remove the screws securing the front of the Cassette Input Queue module and unfasten the captive screws securing the Cassette Output Queue module See Figure 4 1 6 Figure 4 1 6 Screws Securing the Cassette Transport Module Disconnect the cables and tubings attached to the Cassette Transport module Remove the C
433. reservoir Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 93 3 Completed smears are dried and 2 If the message persists deposited in a slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker 4 TheSlideMaker stops b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 26 7 2 26 PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 8 Fluidics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS DETECTOR 8 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Fluid detector FD8 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Fluid E light 2 Asmearmay be made on one ofthe A fluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM FLUID DETECTOR8 FAULT ERROR Detector 8 Failure If AutoStop is ON red light samples in a reservoir Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 94 3 Completed smears are dried and 2 If the message persists d a Turn off the SlideMaker ee sipe b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Sta
434. rial Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 41 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 13 Shuttle Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SHUTTLE NOT AT SMEAR SENSOR 6 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated Ajam inthe shuttle prevents the shuttle Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Shuttle E light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not from reaching the home smear 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM SHUTTLE POSITION NOT FOUND Not At Smear Position If AutoStop is ON red light processed position 2 Open the cover ERROR Sensor 6 3 Any completed smear remains on The
435. rify the readout on the Marsh meter is 30 0 psi If it is not it could indicate a problem between the rear of the SlideMaker and the Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card such as a leaky quick disconnect fitting Correct the problem Disconnect the 30 psi line from the Marsh meter and reconnect it to the transducer 4 21 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 30 PSI SUPPLY CHECKS AND TRANSDUCER ADJUSTMENT Figure 4 27 1 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI Card Transducer Adjustment Transducer Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 PSI card 6985009A 13 Adjust the 30 psi transducer a the SlideMaker screen select PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b Onthe Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi card Figure 4 27 1 adjust R3 until the readout on the PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES screen is 30 0 psi 14 Close the rear door of the SlideMaker 4 27 2 PN 4276985C 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 5 1 1 5 1 SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 5 1 1 Purpose 5 1 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 1 1 Procedure 5 1 1 5 2 SLIDEMAKER FUNCTIONALITY CHECKLIST 5 2 1 Purpose 5 2 1 Tools Supplies Needed 5 2 1 Preliminary Checks 5 2 1 Dry Cycle Checks 5 2 3 Blood Cycle Checks 5 2 4 ILLUSTRATIONS 5 1 1 Using the Smear Template 5 1 2 5 1 2 Checking the Smear Location on the Slide 5 1 3 PN 4276985C 5 i CONTENTS 5 ii PN 4276985C MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 9 1 SYSTEM VERI
436. rint position sensor SEN5 senses the presence of the shuttle The shuttle travels the additional steps set for the printer offset and stops Then the shuttle reverses direction and starts moving at the same speed as the label dispenser in the Label Printer module which applies a label to the slide using the peel technique The printer offset is calibrated to ensure the label is positioned near the end of the slide but not over the edge of the slide as shown in Figure 2 7 4 Figure 2 7 4 Correct Position of the Label from the End of the Slide Label ao gt E 0 069 in 0 030 7334069A From the print position the shuttle carries the slide to the dispense position When the shuttle reaches the dispense position the dispense position sensor SEN7 senses the presence of the shuttle The shuttle travels the additional steps set for the dispense offset and stops The Dispense module dispenses 4 pL drop of blood onto the slide The dispense offset is calibrated to ensure the drop of blood is positioned in from the right edge of the slide as shown in Figure 2 7 5 7 3 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE 2 1 4 Figure 2 7 5 Correct Position of the Blood Drop on the Slide 25 mm 1 in Dispense probe C e Slide m 59 Blood me Shuttle drop FOM 1 in 7334068A From the dispense position the shu
437. riptions SLIDE CYCLE Switches between SINGLE and CONTINUOUS slide cycle SLIDE EJECT Ejects the slide STOP CYCLE Stops the selected slide cycle at the end of its sequence DRY CYCLE Performs a complete slide preparation sequence without putting a drop of blood on the slide The Dry cycle can be divided into four processes 1 Slide pickup 2 Smear making 3 Slide ejection 4 Slide placement For a Summary of these processes refer to the Dry Cycle Sequence Summary at the end of this section For more details refer to Slide Ejector Module under Heading 2 6 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE and to Slide Transport Module and Smear Module under Heading 2 7 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE PN 4276985C 4 2 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS Table 4 2 5 SlideMaker MONITOR ADJUST FLUID DETECTORS Options Options Descriptions FILL DILUENT CAUTION Using the FILL DILUENT function overlong fills the vacuum overflow tank in the GEN S System Perform the fluid detector calibration promptly If a delay is unavoidable select DRY SYSTEM to drain the lines Drains the local waste chamber drains prepares the fluid detectors to sense diluent delivers diluent to the SlideMaker blood lines and displays the voltage for the fluid detector in real time CHANNEL SELECTION Increments the fluid detector numbers by one until the opt
438. rn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 32 7 2 32 PN 4276985C TROUBLESHOOTING 7 Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS VACUUM ACCUMULATOR FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated This error should not occur during normal Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm OF LIQUID SlideMaker Vacuum EN light 2 Any sample in reservoir is operation because the vacuum accumulator 1 AutoStop is OFF press STOP on the Diluter keypad to stop theAnalytical Station Internal Message Code Description and No Accumulator Full Of If AutoStop is ON red light discarded 5 emptied during the
439. roblem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV_SM_FLUID_DETECTOR1_FAULT_ERROR Yes if Detector 1 Failure light during aspiration or if this failure Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 87 error DI i row occurs during backwash 2 If the message persists or the 1 No new samples are aspirated a Turn off the SlideMaker backwash red light 2 may be made on one of the b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation les in reservoir RES p samp Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 3 Completed smears are dried and c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 2 No if SlideMaker Log For the first two failures The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FD2 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No Warning SjideMaker Fluid during blood flow yellow three consecutive failures occur e A fluidics problem 1 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM FLUID DETECTOR2 FAULT ERROR Yes if Detector 2 Failure light during aspiration or if this failure Service Note The instrument automatically recalibrates FL1 through FL8 88 error For the third failure in a row occurs during backwash 2 If the message persists m flow
440. rpose 4 13 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 13 1 Procedure 4 13 1 DISPENSE PROBE CLEANING REPLACEMENT 4 14 1 Purpose 4 14 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 14 1 Procedure 4 14 1 Verification 4 14 2 SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT 4 15 1 Purpose 4 15 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 15 2 Slide Pusher Adjustment 4 15 2 Slide Ejector Alignment 4 15 3 Verification 4 15 6 SLIDE PUSHER BARS AND SHUTTLE BRUSH ADJUSTMENTS 4 16 1 Purpose 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars Adjustment 4 16 1 Shuttle Brush Adjustment 4 16 2 Verification 4 16 3 SLIDE STRIPPER PLATE ADJUSTMENT 4 17 1 Purpose 4 17 1 Procedure 4 17 1 Verification 4 17 2 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 18 1 Purpose 4 18 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 18 1 Smear Truck Pickup Tilt and Sensor Position Adjustments 4 18 2 Verification 4 18 5 Smear Edge Adjustment 4 18 6 xi CONTENTS xii 4 19 4 20 4 21 3 22 4 23 4 24 4 25 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 1 Purpose 4 19 1 Tools Supplies Needed 4 19 1 Procedure 4 19 1 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE O RING REPLACEMENT 4 20 1 Purpose 4 20 1 Smear Truck O Ring Installation 4 20 1 Shuttle O Ring Installation 4 20 2 Verification 4 20 2 TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 21 1 Purpose 4 21 1 Procedure 4 21 1 Verification 4 21 4 Z AXIS REGISTER SUBASSEMBLY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT 4 22 1 Purpose 4 22 1 Procedure 4 22 1 Verification
441. ry 2 3 1 Pneumatic Power Acquisition 2 3 1 Pneumatic Enable Valves 2 3 2 Pressure Regulation and Distribution 2 3 2 30 Psi 2 3 2 5 Psi 2 3 3 Vacuum Regulation and Distribution 2 3 3 High Vacuum 2 3 4 17 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 6 5 In Hg Vacuum 2 3 4 Vacuum Accumulator Tank 2 3 4 Color Coding 2 3 5 Pneumatic Supply Monitor Cards 2 3 5 Reagent Acquisition 2 3 6 Reagent Distribution 2 3 6 Waste Collection 2 3 6 Main Fluidics Module 2 3 7 Main Fluidics Interface Card 2 3 8 Solenoids 2 3 8 Sensor Summary 2 3 8 SYSTEM CONTROL 2 4 1 Summary 2 4 1 System Control Card 2 4 1 Function 2 4 1 Processor A and Processor 2 4 2 SlideMaker Software 2 4 2 LEDs 2 4 5 Jumpers 2 4 5 Connectors 2 4 5 Test Points 2 4 5 Keypad and Display Module 2 4 5 System Reset 2 4 6 Initiating a Reset 2 4 6 Boot Mode 2 4 6 Normal Mode 2 4 6 System Initialization 2 4 6 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C 2 6 CONTENTS SAMPLE ACQUISITION SYSTEM 2 5 1 Summary 2 5 1 Function 2 5 1 Aspirating a Blood Sample 2 5 1 Transferring the Blood Sample to a Reservoir 2 5 4 Holding and Mixing the Blood Sample 2 5 5 Transferring the Blood Sample to the Dispense Probe and Priming the Dispense Line 2 5 6 Dispensing a Drop of Blood Sample onto the Slide 2 5 7 Rinsing and Drying the Aspiration and Dispense Lines 2 5 8 Sample Access and Reservoir Module 2 5 11 Dispense Module 2 5 11 Dispense Pump 2 5 12 Dis
442. s de energized retracting the register X cylinder CL11 which pulls up the register X arm The register X arm pushes the ejected slide against the left wall of the slide pickup bridge 7 50148 is de energized and the Z button cylinder CL3 retracts extending Z button The Z button holds the slide firmly in place Slide Placement Process 1 The smear truck with the slide moves to the smear position 2 50161 is energized and then SOL56 is energized to extend CL12 which lowers the smear truck onto the shuttle 3 50144 is energized to apply vacuum to the shuttle SOL43 is de energized to remove vacuum from the smear truck releasing the slide from the smear truck 5 50156 and 50161 are de energized to retract CL12 which raises the smear truck to its normal horizontal position 6 Ifyou are doing continuous Dry cycles the process begins again PN 42769850 4 2 7 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 8 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Purpose The home smear dispense and printer offsets are preset at the factory and should only need adjustment after component replacement Use this procedure to verify the home dispense and print shuttle positions are set correctly and to adjust these positions if necessary Setting the Home Offset 1
443. s from the Pneumatic Supply Monitor cards to the System Control card via the Main Distribution card without processing the signals LEDs The Power Supply Monitor card has four LEDs one for each dc voltage supply These LEDs are lit when the dc voltage is within acceptable limits indicating the power supply has no gross defect or failure See Figure A 2 4 for the location of the LEDs See Table A 2 9 for the acceptable voltage limits PN 4276985C PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM Test Points The Power Supply Monitor card provides test points for the dc voltages and all critical signals See Figure A 2 4 for the location of the test points See Table A 2 10 for the test point signals Connectors See Figure A 2 4 for the location of the connectors on the Power Supply Monitor card See Table A 2 8 for the connector signals by pin Main Distribution Card Function The Main Distribution card is located in the rear compartment of the SlideMaker Refer to Figure 2 2 3 The Main Distribution card acts much like a backplane for the SlideMaker modules distributing the majority of the electronic signals and power Refer to Figure 2 2 2 for an overview of the power distribution The Main Distribution card incorporates an analog and digital ground plane layer and a power plane layer to reduce voltage drops and noise Grounding for the Main Distribution card is provided by conductive mountings and by two wired c
444. s in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the electronic manual Important An IMPORTANT indicates a situation or procedure that if ignored can result in erroneous test results The word IMPORTANT is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the electronic manual Attention An ATTENTION contains information that is critical for the successful completion of a procedure and or operation of the instrument The word ATTENTION is in bold faced text in the printed manual and is red in the electronic manual Note A Note contains information that is important to remember or helpful in performing a procedure The word Note is in bold faced text Conventions This manual uses the following conventions to make the material clearer and more concise or to enhance access speed in the electronic version An example is given below each explanation 1 Messages that appear on a screen are in italics 1 INTRODUCTION MANUAL DESCRIPTION When the Coulter Communications screen displays Select any key to continue press any key Selections that appear on a screen are boldfaced From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS SYSTEM SETTINGS Information that is to be typed is in Courier font Insert the software disk into your laptop computer type A INSTALL and press Enter Keys on the Workstation or on a laptop computer are boxed Press AtJ X to exit Keys that are to be pressed simultaneously are pr
445. s the slide into the slide basket correctly If the platen is not releasing slides into the slide basket correctly check the platen adjustments See Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTHEAD CLEANING 4 12 PRINTHEAD CLEANING Purpose Use this procedure to clean the printhead whenever The Label Printer module fails to advance the label roll correctly The print quality of the labels is poor The Label Printer module fails to print a label e label is stuck on the printer drive roller Tools Supplies Needed Isopropyl alcohol and a cotton swab or An alcohol pad Procedure 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Unscrew and remove the knurled thumbscrew securing the printhead assembly to the front panel of the Label Printer module See Figure 4 12 1 Set the thumbscrew and its associated washer aside Figure 4 12 1 Removing the Printhead Assembly Remove thumbscrew and washer CL4 2 Disconnect Printhead cable Printer Remove BITE cable connector drive elbow roller fitting PN 4276985C 4 12 1 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTHEAD CLEANING 412 2 3 Unscrew and set aside the elbow fitting 4 Refer to Figure 4 12 1 It is not necessary to disconnect the tubing from the fitting
446. s to the Slide Elevator module to receive the dried slides up to 12 per basket 2 Moves the filled slide baskets or in the case of a stat the slide basket containing the stat slide away from the Slide Elevator module The Basket Queue module can hold up to 12 slide baskets at any one time This section also describes the Basket Transport Interface card For more information on the smear processing system see the Cassette Transport module Heading 2 6 the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 and the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 Description The Basket Queue module is located across the inside front of the SlideMaker Refer to Figure 2 1 2 The Basket Queue module uses two independent belt pulley tracks to move the slide baskets See Figure 2 11 1 The rear input track driven by the rear stepper motor M4 advances the slide baskets from left to right one basket slot at a time The front output track driven by the front stepper motor M3 advances the slide baskets from right to left a complete basket at a time Cylinder operated crossover arms mounted on each end of the tracks transfer the slide baskets from one track to the other so the baskets can continue to cycle within the module To move slide baskets from the rear input track to the front output track 1 The rear belt position sensor SEN31 identifies the home position of the rear
447. s within this chapter for detailed information With the exception of the Sample Access and Reservoir module these modules are located in the SlideMaker as shown in Figures 2 1 1 and 2 1 2 The Sample Access and Reservoir module is located in the Diluter of the GEN S System or the LH 750 System See Figure 2 1 1 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION INTRODUCTION TO THE SLIDEMAKER To remove the SlideMaker modules refer to Accessing and Removing the SlideMaker Modules under Heading 4 1 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER Table 2 1 1 SlideMaker Modules Module Name Function For Details See Basket Queue Moves empty slide baskets to the Slide Elevator module to receive the Heading 2 11 dried slides and then moves the filled slide baskets away from the Slide Elevator module for retrieval by the operator or the SlideStainer Cassette Transport consists Moves filled slide cassettes into position for retrieval of the slides Heading 2 6 of three modules retrieves the slides from the slide cassettes and then moves the e Cassette Input Queue empty slide cassettes into position for retrieval by the operator e Cassette Output Queue e Slide Ejector Dispense Provides the hardware for measuring the drop of blood used for a Heading 2 5 smear and in conjunction with the Sample Access and Reservoir module controls the volume separation and positioning of the blood sample and the rinsing and drying of the sample transp
448. sage persists 39 a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 3 Service Only Reset the pick and wick positions as instructed under Heading 4 4 TRUCK NOT DOWN ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated The truck position is checked when the slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM TRUCK DOWN ERROR 120 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Down Position Error If AutoStop is OFF yellow ight If AutoStop is ON red light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is discarded 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker stops is placed on the shuttle This error is generated if the truck lift down sensor SEN19 does not indicate the truck lift is up Truck lift cylinder failed Truck lift down sensor SEN19 failed 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Checkthe area below
449. screw securing the gear is not horizontal and aligned with the bottom alignment mark Remove the setscrew and the gear b Reinstall the gear in a position that aligns the hole for the setscrew with the bottom alignment mark c Reinstall the setscrew and ensure it is aligned with the bottom alignment mark Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator up While the slide elevator is moving up select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the top limit of its travel Check the rack and gear assembly and ensure the top of the rack is aligned with the center alignment mark Refer to Figure 4 6 1b If the top of the rack is not aligned with the center alignment mark adjust the platen horizontal adjustment screw to achieve alignment Refer to Figure 4 6 1b Note When the horizontal position of the platen is set correctly the right side is about 10 to 15 degrees lower than the left This tilt assures correct registration of the slide when it drops from the Dryer module onto the platen Verify the platen deposits slides in the slide baskets correctly Go to Slide Placement Adjustments Slide Placement Adjustments 1 2 Place a glass slide platen Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen and select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL60 to close the gripper on the slide In the Basket Queue module place a slide basket under the slide elevator Return to
450. se from the Workstation Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker To light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is 2 Handshake signals absent when 1 Checkifthe Workstation is working correctly If necessary shutdown and restart the EV SM NO ADMS COMMUNICATION Workstation If AutoStop is ON red light discarded information is required Workstation 04 Communication 3 Completed smears are dried and 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a Timeout deposited in a slide basket slide basket then acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION PROC A B Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated Unrecognizable or unexpected messages Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM INTER PROCESS COMM ERROR 10 SlideMaker Inter Processor Communication Failure If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN light If AutoStop is ON red light If a sample was in a reservoir before this error occurred a smear is made for that sample Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide bask
451. seconds the reagent full sensor SEN47 1 Ensure the reagent lines are connected to the reagent containers EV_SM_LOCAL_ISOTON_NOT_FULL_ERROR Tank Not Full If AutoStop is ON red light 1 No new samples are aspirated UE as es 2 Ifthe message occurs during a Startup or a normal operating cycle the diluent 77 2 Any sample in a reservoir is No reagent is being pulled into the tank supply is low processed Note Since the diluent and cleaning a Replace the diluent container Follow the Replacing Reagent Containers 3 Backwashing may fail depending agent share the same reservoir the procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the on amount of diluent in the tank reservoir sensor only reports on the level Analytical Station 4 Completed smears are dried and ee MUSE WE OLA b Do a SlideMaker Startup cycle to prime the diluent lines Select MAIN MENU gt deposited in a slide basket Hees IEEE ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN START UP 5 The SlideMaker stops all ies des 3 If the message occurs during Shutdown cycle the cleaning agent is low mechanical activity because the aa sensor failed a Replace the cleaning agent container Follow the Replacing Reagent Containers SlideMaker annoi mun wilow 0 d procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the diluent Analytical Station If this error appears when iie reagent b Do a SlideMaker Shu
452. sensor zero trimmer circuit allows calibration to remove initial offset This trimmer is powered by the voltage reference device to ensure that power supply variations do not affect the calibration The instrumentation amplifier amplifies the differential voltage and outputs a ground referenced voltage proportional to the voltage differential 2 3 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM The System Control card quantifies the scaled voltages and routes the information to the Display module for display on the Pneumatic Power Supplies screen If any of the vacuums or pressures fall outside an acceptable range the System Control card also generates an error message Reagent Acquisition The SlideMaker acquires its diluent and cleaning agent from the Analytical Station s supply The diluent access line for the SlideMaker is either attached to the pickup tube in the diluent container for the Analytical Station or to a T fitting in the diluent line from that pickup tube depending on the configuration of the Analytical Station The cleaning agent access line for the SlideMaker is attached to the pickup tube in the cleaning agent container for the Analytical Station The other ends of the diluent and cleaning reagent access lines are attached to push to connect disconnect fittings on the rear of the SlideMaker Reagent Distribution From the rear of the SlideMaker the diluent and cleaning agent are routed to the reagent tank TK1 Figure 2
453. sette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Front View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components Old Configuration Rear View 2 6 2 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Front View 2 6 3 Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector Modules Components New Configuration Rear View 2 6 3 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism Components 2 6 5 Cassette Output Queue Module Components 2 6 6 Slide and Smear Module Components 2 7 2 Shuttle Velocity Profile 2 7 2 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Label from the End of the Slide 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Blood Drop on the Slide 2 7 4 Smear Truck Assembly Old Configuration 2 7 5 Smear Truck Assembly New Configuration 2 7 6 Label Printer Module Components 2 8 1 Printhead Cylinder Solenoid 2 8 2 Correct Position of the Label on the Slide 2 8 3 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C 2 9 1 2 10 1 2 10 2 2 11 1 3 1 1 3 1 2 3 3 1 3 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 4 3 3 5 3 3 6 3 3 7 3 3 8 3 3 9 3 3 10 3 3 11 3 3 12 3 3 13 3 3 14 3 3 15 3 3 16 3 3 17 3 3 18 3 3 19 3 4 1 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 3 4 5 3 4 6 3 4 7 3 4 8 3 4 9 3 4 10 3 4 11 3 4 12 3 4 13 3 4 14 3 4 15 3 4 16 4 1 1 4 1 2 4 1 3 CONTENTS Dryer Module Components 2 9 1 Slide Elevator Module Components 2 10 1 Dryer Module and Slide Elevator Module Component
454. sette in the Cassette Input Queue module niu not used is present but b Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker Note Unused samples 2 Ifa full slide cassette is the Cassette Input Queue module discarded following reset EM E a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket b Atthe MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to 4 The SlideMaker stops uu ENE P ae Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station d Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative CASSETTE NOT LOCKED SENSOR 22 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated A timeout occurred in attempting to lock a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Cassette light 2 If the smear truck cannot pick Slide cassette in place for drawing slides 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM CASSETTE LOCKED ERROR Not Locked Sensor If AutoStop is ON red
455. simply used as a shipping insert on the LH SlideMaker 1 Remove the two captive screws securing the quick disconnect bracket to the right side of the SlideMaker See Figure 3 4 8 2 Remove the four screws on the front of the bracket and pull the quick disconnect free Figure 3 4 8 Removing the Quick Disconnect Bracket Remove screws Unfasten captive screws 6985078C Leveling the SlideMaker 1 Place the level on the shuttle 2 Adjust the four SlideMaker feet until the shuttle is level Removing the Deactivator Clips Open the front cover of the SlideMaker and remove the red deactivator clips from the pinch valves on the Main Fluidics module the Dispense module and the Slide and Smear module See Figure 3 4 9 for pinch valve locations 3 4 6 PN 42769850 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 9 Pinch Valve Deactivator Clip Locations 6985057B Removing Shipping Brackets from the Dispense Main Fluidics and Slide Ejector Modules ATTENTION With the exception of the shipping bracket on the Slide Ejector module all shipping brackets that must be removed are colored red 1 At the Dispense module a Remove and discard the upper shipping bracket protruding from the Dispense module into the Cassette Output Queue On the lower non red shipping bracket securing the Dispense module to the Cassette Output Queue module remove the screw securing the shipping bracket to t
456. single tube black S A 12 2523743 Fitting quick disconnect flex arms joints socket 13 6805569 Fluid detector S A 14 6232382 Fitting Luer locknut 1 4 28 bulkhead to Luer white nylon 15 6806850 Valve pinch single tube grey S A 16 1024575 Tubing sleeve for mini pinch valve CP 17 6232748 Manifold solenoid valves pneumatic 10 position 24 Vdc 18 6232856 Valve solenoid hydraulic 3 way NC ppt 30 psi Components Not Illustrated N A 1023662 Collar silicone tubing N A 3230059 Tubing special 50 durometer hardness N A 6232158 Choke pneumatic orange See Figure 8 2 19 item 5 N A 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d See Figure 8 2 19 item 6 N A 6805067 Fitting T yellow See Figure 8 2 19 item 3 N A 6805272 Fitting union for 0 03 yellow I beam tubing See Figure 8 2 19 item 1 PN 4276985C 8 2 9 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS Figure 8 2 6 Dryer Module See Table 8 2 6 S e 8 8 8 PN 4276985C 8 2 10 Table 8 2 6 Dryer Module See Figure 8 2 6 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Item Part Number Description 1 1023108 Belt conveyor CP 2 6706083 PCB Temperature Sensor 3 6706665 PCB Slide Detector Dryer Exit Sensor card 4 2523625 Bearing roller assembly 5 6805693 Switch and lever assembly 6807184 Lever and spring assembly 6 6028741 Fan blower cfm 24 Vdc 7 6706225 Heat source assembly 8 6706403 PCB Dryer Interface 9 3505053 Motor st
457. sition 11 Probe up Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J20 J6 17 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe up Interface 12 Probe down Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J21 J6 18 See Figure 2 5 15 Blocked probe down Interface 2 5 16 4276985 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE 2 6 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Summary The smear processing system comprises six modules that process the smear from retrieval of a clean microscopic slide to collection of a stain ready whole blood smear This section describes the Cassette Transport module The Cassette Transport module 1 Moves filled slide cassettes into position for retrieval of the slides 2 Retrieves the slides from the slide cassettes 3 Moves the empty slide cassettes into position for retrieval by the operator This section also describes the Slide Ejector Interface card For more information on the smear processing system see the Slide and Smear module Heading 2 7 the Label Printer module Heading 2 8 the Dryer module Heading 2 9 the Slide Elevator module Heading 2 10 and the Basket Queue module Heading 2 11 Description The Cassette Transport module comprises three modules and an assembly e Cassette Input Queue module Slide Ejector module e Upper cassette transfer mechanism e Cassette Output Queue module The components that comprise the Cassette Transport module
458. smear position sensor SENG failed 70 the shuttle WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can 4 The SlideMaker stops contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative SHUTTLE SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated More than one shuttle position sensor Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Shuttle E light 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not printer position sensor SENS dispense 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM POSITION SENSOR FAILURE Position Sensors If AutoStop is ON red light processed position sensor SEN7 or smear position gt Turn the SlideMaker off and then on ERROR Failure 3 Completed smears are dried and sensor SENE is active at a time because 3 ithe message persit
459. smear truck cannot pick 39780 SEN25 00 not sense the slide at the 2 Open the cover ERROR Extend Failure slide to make a smear the sample is left wall because a At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt UNLOCK CASSETTE to unlock 116 not used The X register mechanism is jammed the cassette Note Unused samples are e The slide is broken and is too shortto 4 Carefully try to remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Check discarded following reset push the flag into the slide registered for and remove any slides broken or stuck together 4 Any further sample in a reservoir is SEIS SI P 5 Manually remove any slides or pieces of slides from the slide ejector mechanism not processed The flag for SEN25 is stuck Clasethecover 5 Completed smears are dried and The Z register arm is not forceful enough _ 5 deposited ors ide basket to prevent the X register arm from 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 6 The SlideMaker stops pushing the slide past the sensor flag 8 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker spring for SEN25 9 fthe message persists e The slide registered sensor SEN25 a Turn off the SlideMaker failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 24 7 2 24 PN 42769850 Table
460. ssette Carefully try to remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Check for and remove any slides broken or stuck together Manually remove any slides or pieces of slides from the slide ejector mechanism Close the cover Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 23 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 7 Ejector Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 No new samples are aspirated The X register mechanism did not push the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Slide EN light 2 The slide pusher is left extended Slide to the left wall or the slide registered 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV SM SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED Ejector X Register If AutoStop is ON red light f 3 If the
461. st D through E 8 1 6 8 1 5 Master Parts List G through L 8 1 8 8 1 6 Master Parts List M 8 1 9 8 1 7 Master Parts List N through P 8 1 10 8 1 8 Master Parts List and 5 8 1 11 8 1 9 Master Parts List T and U 8 1 12 8 1 10 Master Parts List V through Z 8 1 14 8 2 1 SlideMaker Modules and Components Illustrated but Not Referenced in Figure 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 2 Basket Queue Module See Figure 8 2 2 8 2 3 8 2 3 Cassette Input Queue Module and Slide Ejector Module See Figure 8 2 3 8 2 5 8 2 4 Cassette Output Queue Module See Figure 8 2 4 8 2 7 8 2 5 Dispense Module See Figure 8 2 5 8 2 9 8 2 6 Dryer Module See Figure 8 2 6 8 2 11 8 2 7 Main Fluidics Module See Figure 8 2 7 8 2 13 8 2 8 Rear Compartment See Figure 8 2 8 8 2 15 8 2 9 Rear Door See Figure 8 2 9 8 2 17 8 2 10 Sample Access and Reservoir Module See Figure 8 2 10 8 2 19 CONTENTS 8 1 8 2 11 8 2 12 8 2 13 8 2 14 8 2 15 8 2 16 8 2 17 8 2 18 8 2 19 8 2 20 Slide Elevator Module See Figure 8 2 11 8 2 21 Slide and Smear Module See Figure 8 2 12 8 2 23 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism See Figure 8 2 13 8 2 24 Dispense Probe Mechanism and Rinse Block See Figure 8 2 14 8 2 25 Smear Truck Assembly See Figure 8 2 15 8 2 26 Label Printer Module See Figure 8 2 16 8 2 27 Covers and Doors on the GEN S SM SlideMaker See Figure 8 2 17 8 2 28 Covers and Doors on the LH SlideMaker See Figure 8 2 18 8 2 29 Chokes and Fittings
462. st Points TP Signal Name TP Signal Name HNGND HIGH NOISE GROUND 5V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE 24V POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE DGND DIGITAL GROUND A2 2 PN 42769850 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS Main Distribution Card Figure A 2 3 Main Distribution Card Components 6 427 J22 TP7 421 P2 QUICK REFERENCE INFORMATION 45 TP11 TP13 TP10 TP19 an ARR r J10 J13 TP4 J28 14 J20 Connectors Table A 2 5 Main Distribution Card Connectors mman 24V HGND J4 5V Aw J2 TP8 Ji TP9 43 TP14 A TP18 Tp17 A7 JAN TP16 se TP15 j vie J12 C INN 7334083A J No Connects to J No Connects to P1 System Control card J1 J12 Main Fluidics Interface card J1 P2 System Control card J2 J13 Spare manifold interface SOL37 SOL40 SOL51 SOL64 J1 System Diluter 3 card J2 J14 Reset switch sensor SEN13 513 J2 Auxiliary connector for auxiliary service terminal J16 Main cover interlock switch SEN53 S53 J3 Label Printer module data J17 Ejector stepper motor M6 J4 Power Supply Monitor card power J4 J18 Vacuum reservoir full sensor SEN51 and vacuum drain solenoid SOL63 J5 Power Supply Monitor card data J5 J19 Main fan J6 Smear Transport Interface card J6 J20 Spare sensor SEN56 J7 Basket Transport Interface
463. ster Parts List C Continued Description Part Number Figure Item Cable assembly vacuum drain SOL63 6028763 Cable assembly vacuum waste 6028753 Cable harness Pneumatic Monitor cards S A 6805671 8 2 9 2 Cable main power 6011023 Cable SOL120 to SlideMaker Interface card 6806194 8 2 10 9 Cassette slide molded 6806470 Chamber foam trap S A 6859138 8 2 7 11 Chamber isolator S A 6858601 8 2 7 10 Ghamber plastic 6854732 8 2 8 18 Chamber rinse housing vacuum S A 6854848 8 2 7 9 Chamber sheath tank S A 6805574 8 2 7 8 Chamber vacuum waste S A 6232825 8 2 8 23 Choke pneumatic orange 0 006 orifice 0 062 i d barbed ends 6232158 8 2 19 5 Consumable LOCTITE adhesive sealant 1601065 Cover basket queue door LH SlideMaker 6807062 8 2 18 4 Cover basket S A for a GEN S SM SlideMaker with a SlideStainer 6806847 8 2 17 3 Cover basket S A for a GEN S SM SlideMaker without a SlideStainer 6806043 8 2 17 3 Cover cassette access door LH SlideMaker 6807061 8 2 18 2 Cover Main Fluidics module 1023913 Cover main LH SlideMaker 6807058 82 18 3 Cover right side service access LH SlideMaker 6807272 8 2 18 8 Cover SlideStainer interface GENeS SM SlideMaker 6805776 8 2 17 4 Cover SlideStainer interface LH SlideMaker 6807267 8 2 18 5 Cover splash shield Dispense module 6806855 Cover splash shield Sample Access and Reservoir module 6806874 Cover splash shield solenoid 120 CP 1025048 Cover
464. stments on the smear truck assembly allow you to adjust the positions of the smear truck See Figures 2 7 6 and 2 7 7 For the procedure see Heading 4 18 SMEAR TRUCK ALIGNMENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS To remove the smear truck assembly a hole in the frame above the smear truck path provides screwdriver access to the three screws securing the assembly to the lead nut support housing The smear truck uses unregulated vacuum via VL43 to pick up and securely hold the slides The truck vacuum switch sensor SEN3 monitors the smear truck vacuum When a slide with a drop of blood is in the smear position the smear truck moves to the Slide Ejector module and picks up a slide The pick offset is calibrated to ensure the smear truck goes to the correct location to pick up the slide Holding the slide in position for making a wedge smear the smear truck places the left edge of this spreader slide on the smear slide moves the spreader slide through the drop of blood and stops allowing the blood to wick along the edge of the spreader slide The wick offset is calibrated to ensure the smear truck stops at the correct location on the slide Then the smear truck pushes the spreader slide across the long direction of the smear slide producing a wedge blood smear The SlideMaker software varies the wicking time and the acceleration and velocity of the spreader slide depending on the viscosity of the specimen The wicking time the acceleration and the velo
465. support wall as shown in Figure 4 4 2 7 Verify the SlideMaker is working correctly Go to Verification Verification 1 Return to the SERVICE FUNCTIONS menu 2 Select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt DRY CYCLE and ensure the slide is picked up from the slide ejector correctly and is moved to the correct wicking position to the left of the label position ATTENTION The pick and wick adjustments affect the placement of the slide on the shuttle and therefore can affect the location of the slide in the print and dispense positions 3 Ifyou reset the pick and wick positions check the print and dispense shuttle positions Go to Setting the Printer Offset and Setting the Dispense Offset under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS PN 4276985 4 4 3 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS 4 4 4 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS 4 5 PRINTER ADJUSTMENTS Purpose PN 4276985C Use these procedures to Increase or decrease the clearance between the slide and the label and ribbon rolls This is accomplished by adjusting the height adjustment screw to raise or lower the Label Printer module See Printer Height above the Slide Adjustment Note The height of the Label Printer module can affect the position of the labels on the slide Move the location of the label on the slide in th
466. sure on the bottom of CL12 then SOL56 is energized routing pressure to the top of CL12 This action pushes the smear truck down and compresses the truck lift spring When the slide contacts the shuttle it pivots the smear truck up into the fully horizontal position To raise the smear truck back to the raised fully horizontal position SOL56 is de energized removing pressure from the top of CL12 The truck lift spring expands lifting the smear truck to the tilted down position Then SOL61 is de energized routing pressure to the bottom of CL12 As CL12 retracts it moves a lever that pivots the smear truck up Figure 2 7 6 Smear Truck Assembly Old Configuration Tilt lever driving nut Truck lift spring CES S s Tilt lever I Smear truck Tilt up setscrew setscrew Front view Rear view EN 2 1 5 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE CL12 4 _ Truck lift Smear edge setscrew Tilt lever driving nut Smear truck setscrew Pick up 2 1 6 Figure 2 7 7 Smear Truck Assembly New Configuration Front view Rear view Truck lift spring position Tilt down Screw setscrew 7334187C Two sensors the truck lift down sensor SEN19 and the truck lift up sensor SEN18 monitor the position of the truck lift and generate error messages when the truck lift is not in the correct position Adju
467. t Queue module Slide Ejector module Cassette Output Queue module Slide and Smear module Dispense module and Basket Queue module Note The Sample Access and Reservoir module acquires its 30 psi from the Diluter 30 psi is used to Move mechanical components such as cylinders and pinch valves Dispense diluent and cleaning agent from the reagent tank Dry the aspiration and reservoir lines PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM 5 Psi The 5 psi regulator REGI regulates 30 psi to 5 psi and routes the 5 psi to the 5 psi distribution manifold MF8 for distribution to the e Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card for monitoring High vacuum enable valve SOL66 Main Fluidics module and Dispense module 5 psi is used to e Push waste from the SlideMaker to the Analytical Station s waste container Push blood samples from the reservoirs to the dispense line Vacuum Regulation and Distribution The SlideMaker uses three vacuums in its system high unregulated 17 5 in Hg and 6 5 in Hg Two adjustable regulators in the Main Fluidics module REG1 and REG2 Figure 2 3 2 regulate the high vacuum to 17 5 in Hg and 6 5 in Hg respectively Figure 2 3 2 Main Fluidics Module Front View VL28A VL27 VL28B VL29 VL30 Vent chamber VL23 VC4 VL31 VL34B E N qu y f T SENT 36 WEK en IG 3 Ss N Q tank TK1 4 Ne S VC3 6 5 i
468. t of the SlideMaker 1 Position the replacement card in the card guides and push the card down into the connectors on the Main Distribution card 2 Fasten the thumbscrew on the top of the hold down bracket to seat the System Control card and lock it in place Temperature Sensor Figure 2 9 1 Lift the plastic cover on the Dryer module and pull up the Temperature Sensor card 4 8 2 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES CIRCUIT CARD REPLACEMENT 4 Figure 4 8 1 System Control Card Hold Down Bracket and Card Guides Card uide Card uide System Control card 3 hold down bracket g System Control card hold down bracket SM SlideMaker LH SlideMaker 6985058B 3 Disconnect all cables connected to the card Remove the hardware securing the card retaining the hardware and remove the card For the System Control card see Table 4 8 1 for special removal instructions Ensure the revision level of the replacement card is correct Ensure any jumpers or switches on the replacement card are set correctly See the appropriate circuit card under Heading A 2 CIRCUIT CARD LAYOUTS WITH KEY COMPONENT DESCRIPTIONS 7 Install the replacement card securing the card with the retained hardware For the System Control card see Table 4 8 1 for special installation instructions 8 Connect the disconnected cables to the replacement card Refer to the appropriate circuit card under Heading A 2 CIRC
469. t under the Slide Elevator module advances correctly 6 the SlideMaker screen select ADVANCE BASKET MAIN MENU gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt PN 4276985C PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE and ensure slide basket under the Slide Elevator module transfers smoothly to the front belt The slide basket in the left corner of the front belt transfers smoothly from the front belt to the rear belt 4 25 5 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES BASKET QUEUE MODULE CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS 4 25 6 PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT 4 4 26 SEN37 BASKET INDEX SENSOR REPLACEMENT Purpose Use this procedure to replace a defective basket index sensor SEN37 Removal 1 Turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet 2 Disconnect cable P1 from SEN37 3 Remove the mounting bracket securing screw See Figure 4 26 1 Figure 4 26 1 Removing SEN37 Adjustment Spacer Screw Mounting screw P1 6985014A 4 Lower and carefully pull the SEN37 assembly out of the Basket Queue module Installation l Carefully insert the new SEN37 assembly into its slot in the Basket Queue module until the spacer on the assembly clears the center hole between the front and rear tracks Evenly lift the sensor assembly to the top of the slot While supporting the sensor assembly align the pins on the left
470. table of A 2 11 function 2 6 7 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 replacement 4 8 1 test points table of A 2 12 Slide Ejector module adjusting SEN24 slide pusher extended sensor 4 15 3 adjusting the slide pusher 4 15 2 aligning the slide ejector 4 15 3 components new configuration illustration of left rear view 2 6 3 components new configuration illustration right front view 2 6 3 components old configuration illustration of left rear view 2 6 2 components old configuration illustration right front view 2 6 2 function 2 1 2 2 6 4 removing 4 1 4 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 4 replaceable parts table of part numbers 8 2 5 replacing the components in the Z axis register subassembly 4 22 1 Slide Elevator module components illustration 2 10 1 description 2 10 1 function 2 1 2 2 10 1 platen adjustments 4 6 1 removing 4 1 9 replaceable parts illustration 8 2 20 replacement parts table of part numbers 8 2 21 securing captive screws location 4 1 10 sensor summary 2 10 3 slide pusher motor M6 location 2 6 2 2 6 3 slide requirements correct positioning of blood drop illustration 2 7 3 correct positioning of label illustration 2 8 3 correct positioning on the shuttle illustration 2 7 3 4 3 5 specification reference 7 3 1 Slide Transport module components illustration 2 7 2 INDEX 12 function 2 1 2 2 7 1 location 2 1 3 shuttle velocity profile 2 7 2 slide truck See smear truck Slid
471. tallation 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the shuttle See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Remove the slide from the shuttle If an O ring vacuum chuck is in place but damaged remove the O ring Install the new or dislodged O ring Run a flat blade screwdriver around entire perimeter of the O ring to ensure a good vacuum seal eo Reinstall the Cassette Output Queue module Ensure the O ring vacuum chuck makes a good seal between the slide and the shuttle Go to Verification Verification 1 On the SlideSmaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE DRY CYCLE 2 Ifyou installed an O ring in the smear truck do five dry cycles and ensure The smear truck gt Picks up the slide from the Slide Ejector module correctly gt Places the slide on the shuttle correctly No truck vacuum errors occur If truck vacuum errors occur repeat Smear Truck O Ring Installation 3 Ifyou installed an O ring in the shuttle do five dry cycles and ensure no shuttle vacuum errors occur If shuttle vacuum errors occur repeat Shuttle O Ring Installation 4 20 2 PN 42769850 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTM
472. tdown cycle to prime the cleaning agent lines Select MAIN tanik is pulling clearing egani MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN SHUT All operations except shutdown DOWN SIE 4 message persists call your Beckman Coulter Representative Shutdown cannot be done until the reagent tank can fill with cleaning agent REAGENT WASTE FULL No SlideMaker Log N A Red light 1 No new samples are aspirated Analytical Station detected full waste Replace the waste container at the Analytical Station Follow the Replacing Waste Internal Message Code Description and No EV SM HOST WASTE FULL ERROR Analytical Station Waste Full 2 Any sample in a reservoir is processed to a smear container Container procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the Analytical Station 30 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 The SlideMaker is ready 7 2 40 7 2 40 PN 4276985C Table 7 2 13 Shuttle Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SHUTTLE CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical At initialization either the shuttle has never Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm In
473. ted circuit power input is through a I Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor on the Temperature Sensor card from 15 V with a common lead to analog ground The output is 10 mV C Vacuum Activated Switch Sensors Vacuum activated switch sensors are used to detect vacuum in the pneumatic lines to the truck and shuttle The voltage and current requirements for the vacuum activated switch sensors are Switch armature connected with current limit to 5 V Normally OPEN contact supplied by 10 Kohm 5 1 4 W resistor to ground with capacitor to increase closing current PN 4276985C MENU TREE Figure A 5 1 SlideMaker Menu Summary PNEUMATIC POWER L1 PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES SUPPLIES screen L2 ADVANCE BASKET R4 amp EXIT L1 SAVE PRINTER LABEL ROUTINE L1 FUNCTIONS 7 INTENSITY XX UN OOK CASSETTE L2 INCREMENT INTENSITY L3 DECREMENT INTENSITY R1L PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS a SETTINGS RA exit R2 SYSTEM SETTING R4 EXIT L1 PRIME REAGENT 11 R3 ROUTINE FLUIDICS __ RESERVOIRS L2 DRAIN L3 RUN START UP R4L EXIT R1 BACKWASH TUBING R2 DRAIN VACUUM ACCUMULATOR Service functions are only available when c RUN SHUTDOWN RAL EXIT SERVICE logged in at the SlideMaker as service L2 I FUNCTIONS L1 SPEED 1 L1 DEFINE SMEAR SPEED 71 speep L
474. ternal Message Code Description and No EV SM TIMEOUT PLATEN ELEVATOR ERROR 96 SlideMaker Platen Did Not Complete Move If AutoStop is OFF yellow 1 light 2 Any sample ina reservoir is If AutoStop is ON red light processed 3 The last completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off steps go from the low point to the high point or from the high point to the low point Exceeding this number of steps by a certain margin could indicate e Interference in the elevator s path e The platen elevator up sensor SEN44 the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 is blocked SEN44 or SEN45 failed WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 1 Open the cover and check the Slide Elevator module a Check the platen and the elevator for jammed slides or any other interference in the elevator s path b Check the platen elevator up sensor SEN44 and the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 for blockage 2 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket to dry for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 3 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there
475. ternal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Shuttle EN light activity except for Service mode been calibrated new flash memory chip or 4 Acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker EV SM CALIBRATE SHUTTLE ERROR Calibration Required If AutoStop is ON red light the values are lost 2 If the message persists 67 a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative 3 Service Only Set the home printer and dispense offset values as instructed under Heading 4 3 SHUTTLE NOT AT DISPENSE SENSOR 7 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow No new samples are aspirated Ajam the shuttle prevents the shuttle Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker Shuttle A light Any sample in a reservoir is not from reaching the dispense position 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket EV_SM_BLOOD_DEPOSITION_SENSOR_ Not At Dispense AutoStop is ON red light processed The dispense position sensor SENT 2 Open the cover NOT FOUND Position Sensor 7 Completed smears are dried and failed 69 deposited in a slide basket WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can The SlideMaker stops contain prepared s
476. the Main Cover in this section Pull on the latching pins securing the bottom of the Keypad and Display module to the cover Remove the Phillips head screws securing the Keypad and Display module bracket to the cover Disconnect the cables attached to the Keypad and Display module and remove the Keypad and Display module from the SlideMaker Label Printer Module CAUTION Risk of damage to electronic components Connecting or disconnecting a circuit card solenoid or any other electronic component while the power is ON can damage the component or the circuitry for the component Power down the SlideMaker before connecting or disconnecting an electronic component 1 2 Turn off the main power switch on rear of the SlideMaker and unplug main power cable from the ac outlet Open the main cover For directions see Opening the Main Cover in this section PN 4276985C PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 GUIDELINES FOR SERVICING THE SLIDEMAKER WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination Some slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the screws securing the Label Printer module to the Slide and Smear module See Figure 4 1 13 Figure 4 1 13 Screws Securing the Label Printer Module 6985017A 4 Disconnect the cables ground strap and tubing attached to the Label Printer module
477. the SERVICE FUNCTIONS screen and select BASKET TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt CASSETTE SHUTTLE BASKET BASKET TEST Set POSITION to SINGLE Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator down While the slide elevator is moving down select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the bottom limit of its travel Note If you do not select STOP MOTION the slide elevator completes its downward travel and immediately begins its upward travel When the slide elevator stops check the position of the slide in the slide basket and ensure the slide is a Perpendicular to the bottom of the slide basket If it is not adjust the setscrew shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 1 b Centered from side to side within the basket slot If it is not loosen the screw shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 2 and move the plate PN 4276985C 10 11 12 13 14 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS C Centered from front to back within the basket slot If it is not loosen the screw shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 3 and move the bracket Note Adjusting this bracket could affect the alignment of SEN46 d Parallel to the long sides of the basket slot If it is not loosen the screw shown in Figure 4 6 2 item 4 and adjust the platen Select ELEVATOR to move the slide elevator up While the slide elevator is moving up select STOP MOTION The slide elevator stops when it reaches the top limit o
478. the blood during the Dispense Smear Transport J30 dispensing of the prime sample determining when to Interface stop dispensing sample Confirms the presence of diluent and air during the rinsing and drying of the dispense line FD7 Detects diluent and air during the backwashing and Sample Access and Smear Transport J31 drying of the aspiration lines Reservoir Interface FD8 Detects diluent and air during the rinsing and drying Dispense Smear Transport J32 of the reservoirs and the dispense line Interface Confirms the presence of air during the drying of the aspiration lines Identifies diluent and air in the aspiration line during Sample Access and Diluter 2 J9 the rinsing and drying of the aspiration lines Note is installed in Systems and LH 750 Systems with a SlideMaker While FD1 only checks the aspiration line for diluent and air if the SlideMaker is on BD3 checks this line whether the SlideMaker is on or off Since the aspiration line for the SlideMaker is also the needle vent line for the Analytical Station it is important to verify that this line is cleaned and dried during GEN S System or LH 750 System operation Reservoir outside module near needle PN 4276985C Error Conditions If fluid detectors FD1 through FD6 sense a problem while aspirating or dispensing the blood sample the SlideMaker discards the sample and warns the operator If the same problem occurs
479. the cassette access door and the basket queue door open freely 3 4 2 PN 4276985C INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 3 UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Figure 3 4 2 GENeS System Main Components Layout Analytical Station Analyzer SlideMaker Diluter Power Supply 6985071B Figure 3 4 3 LH 750 System Main Components Layout Analytical Station Analyzer SlideMaker Workstation Power Supply POWER SUPPLY 6985052B PN 4276985C 3 4 3 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES UNPACKING AND CONNECTING THE SLIDEMAKER Connecting the System Interconnect Cable 1 Connect the system interconnect cable to the service port on the bottom right rear of the SlideMaker as shown in Figure 3 4 4 GEN S System or Figure 3 4 5 LH 750 System Note Install the connector so that the cable points toward the Analytical Station Ensure the entire System is powered down Remove the cover plate on the rear corner of the Diluter Feed the other end of the system interconnect cable through the opening as shown in Figure 3 4 4 GEN S System or Figure 3 4 5 LH 750 System and connect the cable to J2 on the Diluter 3 card Figure 3 4 4 Connecting the Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface Card to GENeS SM SlideMaker Service Port Diluter 3 SlideMaker Interface card SlideMaker 7334025B Figure 3 4 5 Connecting the LH Diluter 3 Card to LH SlideMaker Service Port LH Diluter 3 card SlideMaker
480. the power on off switch is in its off state the 5 V switch bias voltage is routed back to the power supply Pressing the power on off switch 2 opens the switch circuit The power supply detects the drop in return voltage and enables the main power voltages 24 V 5 V 15 V and 15 V The power supply routes the main power voltages to the Power Supply Monitor card for monitoring and for distribution The Power Supply Monitor card distributes the voltages as shown in Figure 2 2 2 Electronic Power System Hazard Reduction To minimize the risk to anyone servicing the SlideMaker The ac power is confined to the rear panel concentrating and reducing the number of energized components in an enclosed area Protective sleeving and covers are provided to those components that remain live when power is turned off the ac receptacle transient suppressor fuses and power switch 2 2 1 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION ELECTRONIC POWER SYSTEM 2 2 2 WARNING Risk of personal injury Contacting exposed electronic components while the instrument is attached to power can cause personal injury from electric shock Power down completely that is turn off the main power switch on the rear of the SlideMaker and unplug the main power cable from the ac outlet before removing covers to access electronic components In spite of the fail safes implemented it is highly recommended that you always disconnect the power cable from the wall outl
481. the shuttle as needed to perform necessary functions See Figure 2 7 2 In general however As the shuttle moves toward a destination position it accelerates until it reaches a constant velocity e Before the shuttle reaches its destination it decelerates until it stops Figure 2 7 2 Shuttle Velocity Profile Label applied Velocity Print Dispense Home position position position Travel 7334052A 97 2 PN 42769850 PN 4276985C INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE At the beginning of the cycle the shuttle is in the smear home position Before moving the shuttle the SlideMaker checks the shuttle for the presence of a slide Normally the spreader slide used to make the previous smear is on the shuttle If no slide is present the smear truck in the Smear module moves to the Slide Ejector module picks up a slide and deposits the slide on the shuttle The smear truck is adjusted so that when it places the slide on the shuttle the right side of the slide is centered on the shuttle support wall as shown in Figure 2 7 3 Figure 2 7 3 Correct Position of the Slide on the Shuttle Top view Side view Shuttle Center right Shuttle Center right support edge of slide support edge of slide wall on wall N wall on wall N 7334166 The shuttle moves the slide from the smear position to the print position at the Label Printer module At the print position the p
482. tion POWER 15V SUPPLY Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_15V_SUPPLY_FAILURE 18 POWER 24V SUPPLY Internal Message Code Description and No EV_SM_24V_SUPPLY_FAILURE 19 Yes Yes SlideMaker Log SlideMaker 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present SlideMaker Log SlideMaker 24V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present If AutoStop is OFF yellow EN light If AutoStop is ON red light If AutoStop is OFF yellow E ight If AutoStop is ON red light The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity Service Only Since 24 V supply powers all of the solenoids all of the solenoids are turned off Power supply failure or short circuit A D converter error Power supply failure or short circuit A D converter error Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require sl
483. tion 2 8 1 Field Adjustments 2 8 3 Sensor Summary 2 8 3 2 9 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM DRYER MODULE 2 9 1 Summary 2 9 1 Description 2 9 1 Dryer Interface Card 2 9 2 Function 2 9 2 Connectors and Test Points 2 9 3 Sensor Summary 2 9 3 2 10 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE ELEVATOR MODULE 2 10 1 Summary 2 10 1 Description 2 10 1 Sensor Summary 2 10 3 PN 42769850 2 iii CONTENTS 2 iv 2 11 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 1 Summary 2 11 1 Description 2 11 1 Basket Transport Interface Card 2 11 3 Function 2 11 3 Connectors and Test Points 2 11 3 Sensor Summary 2 11 3 ILLUSTRATIONS 2 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 3 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 2 4 1 2 4 2 2 4 3 2 5 1 2 5 2 2 5 3 2 5 4 255 2 5 6 2 5 7 2 5 8 2 5 9 2 5 10 2 5 11 2 5 12 2 5 13 2 5 14 25 15 2 6 1 2 6 2 2 6 3 2 6 4 SlideMaker Modules Not Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 SlideMaker Modules Under the SlideMaker Cover 2 1 3 Electronic Power Supply Overview 2 2 1 Electronic Power Distribution 2 2 2 Electronic Power System Components 2 2 3 Pneumatic Power System Components in the Rear and Right Side of the SlideMaker 2 3 1 Main Fluidics Module Front View 2 3 3 Main Fluidics Module Rear View 2 3 7 System Control Block Diagram 2 4 1 System Control Card Processor A Block Diagram 2 4 3 System Control Card Processor B Block Diagram 2 4 4 Sample Access and Reservoir Module Comp
484. tion operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 4276985C 7 2 27 TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages Table 7 2 9 Pneumatics Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS 5 PSI SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop is OFF yellow The SlideMaker stops all mechanical 1 5 psi regulator is misadjusted If it was Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Internal Message Code Description and No SlideMaker 5 PSI Out E light activity set too high it could have ruptured the 1 Checkthe 5 psi EV SM 5 PSI SUPPLY FAILURE Of Range Or Not If AutoStop is ON red light diaphragm a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt 23 Present 2 Pressure leak most likely from a PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 5 psi reading on the screen adjust the 5 psi regulator REG1 c If the message persists check for a 5 psi leak 2 fthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover disconnected line 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card failure 4 A D converter error or failure WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle
485. tle a step to the right Exiting this screen saves the new offset value RESET SHUTTLE OFFSET Returns the home dispense and print offset values to their default values Table 4 2 8 SlideMaker DEFINE SERVO OFFSETS Options Options Descriptions START PICK SEQUENCE Moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the pick position and displays the current pick offset value Allows you to move the truck to a new pick position using the MOVE LEFT and MOVE RIGHT options DEFINE PICK OFFSET Stores the new pick offset value in memory MOVE LEFT When the START PICK SEQUENCE or START WICK SEQUENCE are selected moves the truck to the left MOVE RIGHT When the START PICK SEQUENCE or START WICK SEQUENCE are selected moves the truck to the right START WICK SEQUENCE Ejects a slide moves the truck in the Smear Transport module to the pick position to retrieve the slide and then moves the slide to the wick position and displays the current wick offset value Allows you to move the truck to a new wick position using the MOVE LEFT and MOVE RIGHT options DEFINE WICK OFFSET Stores the new wick offset value in memory MOVE SPEED Determines the speed the distance covered by the truck each time MOVE LEFT or MOVE RIGHT is selected The options are SLOW MEDIUM and FAST PN 4276985C 4 2 5 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES USING THE SLIDEMAKER SERVICE FUNCTIONS 4 2 6 Dry Cycle Seq
486. tor Module See Figure 8 2 11 Item Part Number Description Components Illustrated 7000714 Module Slide Elevator 1 1024016 Custom Part arm slide retaining gripper CP 2 1024308 Spring torsion slide CP 3 1023783 Cylinder slide retaining CP 4 6028749 Cable assembly 38 cm 15 0 in 5 6214109 Valve solenoid pneumatic 3 way NC 0 57 psi 24 Vdc 6 3533110 Motor linear digital 12 Vdc 7 1024087 Switch light modulation CP 8 2851227 Screw shoulder 4 40 x 0 28 0 125 I 9 2527787 Spring extension 10 2852343 Screw setscrew 4 40 x 0 50 self locking 11 6806156 Plaren S A Components Not Illustrated N A 6214112 Valve solenoid valve pneumatic 3 way NC 0 50 psi 24 Vdc N A 6232159 Choke pneumatic 0 004 yellow N A 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d See Figure 8 2 19 item 4 N A 6232381 Fitting elbow hose barb N A 6805693 Switch and lever extension assembly See Figure 8 2 6 item 5 PN 4276985C 8 2 21 8 ILLUSTRATED PARTS PARTS LISTS 8 e T 2 2 5 o lt Figure 8 2 12 Slide and Smear Module See Table 8 2 12 Upper cassette transfer E so C B 065 LO T gt lt x 1 O E So og 83 05 og 22 Eo 6985035 A 7 09 PN 4276985C 8 2 22 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRAT
487. track determining if the rear track is aligned for transferring a slide basket See Figure 2 11 1 2 The front belt position sensor SEN32 identifies the home position of the front track determining if the front track is aligned for receiving a slide basket 3 basket rear right sensor SEN33 senses a slide basket is present in the right corner of the rear track ready for transfer See Figure 2 11 1 4 The basket front right sensor SEN34 senses when the right corner of the front track is empty SOL57 is energized extending CL2 See Figure 2 11 1 CL2 operates the crossover arm pushing the slide basket from the right corner of the rear track to the right corner of the front track 7 The basket front right sensor SEN34 senses when the slide basket is in the right corner of the front track 2 4141 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM BASKET QUEUE MODULE 2 11 2 8 9 Figure 2 11 1 Basket Queue Module Components SOL57 is de energized retracting CL2 The right crossover home sensor SEN40 senses when CL2 is fully retracted at home Front stepper Basket Transport Interface card Rear stepper motor M4 SOL57 Front track track 6985026A To move slide baskets from the front output track to the rear input track 1 The rear belt position sensor SEN31 identifies the home position of the rear track determining if the rear track is aligned for rece
488. track and from the front track to the rear track correctly 3 Correct any problems detected in step 2 Ifthe problems pertain to the movement or positioning of the shuttle adjust the shuttle positions as instructed under Heading 4 3 HOME PRINTER AND DISPENSE OFFSET SHUTTLE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe problems pertain to the movement or positioning of the smear truck adjust the smear truck positions as instructed under Heading 4 4 PICK AND WICK SLIDE POSITION ADJUSTMENTS Ifthe problems pertain to the alignment of the slide with the slide basket adjust the platen as instructed under Heading 4 6 SLIDE ELEVATOR PLATEN ADJUSTMENTS PN 42769850 5 1 1 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SYSTEM VERIFICATION PROCEDURE 4 Do a Shutdown cycle MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN SHUT DOWN to prime the cleaning agent line 5 Startup cycle MAIN MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN START UP to replace the cleaning agent in the SlideMaker with diluent Calibrate the fluid detectors as instructed under Heading 4 9 Cycle whole blood specimens with SlideMaker smears requested through the 5 System using any test mode a As the blood samples are processed ensure 1 The Sample Access and Reservoir module aspirates transfers mixes and dispenses the blood samples from both reservoirs correctly 2 The slides exiting the Dryer module are not chipped at the corn
489. trated N A 1023913 Cover Main Fluidics module N A 6232352 Fitting union plastic 0 062 i d See Figure 8 2 19 item 4 N A 6807015 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 15 N A 6806997 Tubing restrictor line vacuum 4 PN 4276985C 8 2 13 8 PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Figure 8 2 8 Rear Compartment See Table 8 2 8 19 6985063B 8 2 14 PN 4276985C PARTS LISTS ILLUSTRATED PARTS Table 8 2 8 Rear Compartment See Figure 8 2 8 Part Number Description 1 6028770 Cable assembly ribbon flat Smear Transport Interface card 34 position 63 5 cm 25 in L P6 2 6028778 Cable assembly ribbon flat fluid detector data 20 position 17 8 cm 7 in L P5 3 6028862 Cable assembly 6 position 51 cm 20 in L 4 6028488 Cable assembly flat flexible 5 6706687 PCB System Control 6 6805679 Fan 24 Vdc S A 7 6028776 Cable assembly ribbon flat Dryer Interface card 40 position 76 cm 30 in L P8 8 6028779 Cable assembly ribbon flat Basket Transport Interface card 34 position 68 6 cm 27 in L P7 9 6028774 Cable assembly ribbon flat Slide Ejector Interface card 26 position 94 cm 37 in L P9 10 6028772 Cable assembly ribbon flat Main Fluidics Interface card 16 position 64 8 cm 25 5 in L P1 to P12 11 6028771 Cable assembly ribbon flat printer data 9 position 61 cm 24 in L P3 12 6028775 Cable assembly ribbon flat PS Mon data 26 position 38 cm 15 in L P5 1
490. trical Testing Laboratories ETL Leakage current is tested per Section 6 7 EXCEPTION Equipment required to have primary circuit filtering to meet Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC regulations may have a Leakage Current at accessible parts of more than 500 pA but must not exceed 5 0 mA Beckman Coulter instruments such as the GEN S System and the LH 750 System and their peripherals incorporate primary circuit filtering to meet EMC requirements therefore the exception in UL Standard 1262 Section 6 7 is applicable and allows a leakage current as high as 5 0 mA Computer systems such as the GEN S Workstation and the LH 750 Workstation and their peripherals are evaluated and approved to Underwriters Laboratories Standard 478 Information Processing and Business Equipment prior to being approved for use with Coulter instruments Leakage current is tested per Section 28 A paragraph 28 EXCEPTION A unit that requires electromagnetic interference filters or filtering capacitors or both for functional performance or to meet EMC regulations for example FCC regulations may have Leakage Current in excess of 500 but must not exceed 3 5 mA Computers and their peripherals used with the GENeS System and the LH 750 System employ EMC filtering devices as described in UL 478 Section 28 A paragraph 28 A 3 EXCEPTION therefore the maximum allowable leakage current is 3 5 mA Operation Operating Procedures Refer to the Operating se
491. trieve all the slides 4 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 4 Close the cover and acknowledge the error at the Workstation to reset the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop O
492. ttle brush is attached to the slide pusher bar mechanism and is used to brush debris off the shuttle Use the slide pusher bars adjustment to ensure the bottom surfaces of the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle when transferring a slide to the dryer and that the slide does not contact the conveyer belts during the transfer Use the shuttle brush adjustment to ensure the shuttle brush is at the correct height above the shuttle whenever gt You adjust the slide pusher bars gt Debris remains on the shuttle causing shuttle vacuum errors Slide Pusher Bars Adjustment 1 Remove the Cassette Output Queue module to access the slide pusher bar mechanism See the Cassette Output Queue Module removal procedure under Heading 4 1 2 the SlideMaker screen select SOLENOID TEST MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS gt gt SOLENOID TEST 3 De energize SOL44 to disable the shuttle vacuum Remove the slide from the shuttle 5 Energize and de energize SOL41 to exercise the slide pusher bars and ensure the slide pusher bars do not touch the shuttle See Figure 4 16 1 Note The slide pusher bars adjustment determines the vertical up and down position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle the home offset setting determines the horizontal left to right position of the slide pusher bars within the shuttle Figure 4 16 1 Slide Pusher Bars and Shuttle Brush Adjustments Pusher bar height adjustment screws Slide
493. ttle moves the slide back to the smear position for preparation of the smear by the Smear module The smear position sensor SEN6 senses the presence of the shuttle in the smear position The shuttle travels the additional steps set for the home offset and stops The home offset is calibrated to ensure that when the shuttle is in the smear position it is aligned with the Smear module and the Dryer module Smear Module Function The Smear module uses a precisely controlled slide carrier called a smear truck to make the wedge blood smear and to place the spreader slide on the shuttle in preparation for the next smear The smear truck is part of the servo system which includes The smear truck assembly The servo motor M7 and gear train assembly leadscrew guide assembly A quadrature encoder See Figure 2 7 1 The servo motor drives the leadscrew guide assembly which converts rotation into the guided linear motion of the smear truck The leadscrew drives the encoder which provides positional feedback from the encoder sensors SEN58 SEN59 and SEN60 to the motor controller Two limit sensors the servo forward sensor SEN2 and the servo reverse limit sensor SEN1 sense when the smear truck reaches a travel limit and brake the servo motor The SlideMaker software controls the direction position velocity and acceleration of the smear truck The design features of the servo system allow very precise accurate control of th
494. ubing from VL25 to the second leg of the Y fitting as shown in Figure 3 3 11 ensuring the red critical length tubing marker is positioned between the Y fitting and VL25 d Connect a 10 cm 4 in length of green striped silicone tubing to the third leg of the Y fitting See Figure 3 3 12 Figure 3 3 11 Connecting Pinch Tubing from VL25 to Figure 3 3 12 Attaching Pinch Tubing to Y Fitting Y Fitting marker Connect tubing from VL25 VN Y fitting 69850408 Y fitting 6985041B e Route the other end of the 10 cm 4 in green striped silicone tubing through the new pinch valve VL116 to the open port on VC19 via a reducer union fitting and 25 mm 1 in of green black striped polyurethane tubing as shown in Figure 3 3 13 f Locate the two fluid detectors needed in step g If you removed two fluid detectors from the integration bracket earlier in this procedure use those Route the 23 cm 9 in tubing from VL114 on the Sample Access and Reservoir module through and then FD1 leaving about 8 9 cm 3 5 in of tubing extending from FD1 h Install the two fluid detectors into their mounts on the interface bracket ATTENTION When you install a protective tubing sleeve on the needle vent port if you do not push the sleeve completely onto the fitting it can cause the tubing to kink i Connect the tubing extending from FD1 to the open vent port of the needle using 8 3 cm 3 25 in of yellow striped tubin
495. uence Summary A Dry cycle is the same as a slide preparation cycle except a drop of blood is not placed on the slide At the beginning of a dry cycle the software checks 1 SEN20 and SEN25 to determine if a slide is on slide pickup bridge If not the Slide Ejector module ejects a slide SENA to determine if a slide is on the shuttle If not the smear truck picks up a slide from the slide pickup bridge and places it on the shuttle Assuming both the slide pickup bridge and the shuttle have a slide the Dry cycle sequence is as follows Slide Pickup Process 1 SOL49 is energized extending register X cylinder CL11 CL11 pushes down register X arm clearing the path for the smear truck The smear truck moves to the pick position SOL61 and SOL56 are energized to extend CL12 which lowers the smear truck onto the slide SOL43 is energized to apply vacuum to the truck SOL48 is energized extending the Z button cylinder CL3 to separate retract the Z button from the slide SOL56 is de energized and then SOL61 is de energized to raise the smear truck and the slide from the slide pickup bridge The smear truck with the slide moves to the clearance position A new slide is ejected Refer to the Slide Ejection Process below Smear Making Process 1 2 The shuttle moves to the print position where a label is applied to smear slide While the smear truck picks up a spreader slide from the slid
496. ule Rear View with Cover Removed 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 TGND g R1 R10 Es vi T2 m Printer Controller card BERBERE q L1 O e o 7334185B Manually advance the label roll until only the label liner is blocking the top of form sensor Measure the voltage at T1 and verify the voltage is within the acceptable limit specified for T1 with the label liner blocking the sensor in Table A 1 1 Top of Form Sensor Voltage Settings If it is not adjust R1 as necessary to obtain this value Manually advance the label roll until a label is blocking the top of form sensor again Repeat from step 10 adjusting R1 as necessary until the value is within acceptable limits both when the label is blocking the sensor and when the liner is blocking the sensor Power down the SlideMaker Disconnect the printer power cable from the Label Printer module and reinstall the cable in the cable clamp on the SlideMaker frame Reinstall the Label Printer module s cover Reinstall the Label Printer module in the SlideMaker connecting its cables ground wire and tubing Power up the SlideMaker Ensure the printer is printing labels correctly Go to Verification 4 21 3 4 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES TOP OF FORM SENSOR CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS Verification 1 On the SlideMaker screen select DRY CYCLE MAIN MENU gt SERVICE F
497. unterclockwise or the left adjustment screw clockwise f Tighten the setscrews g Reinstall the upper cassette transfer mechanism h Go to step 7 To reposition a Slide Ejector module without setscrews Ensure the module securing screws Figure 4 15 5 are removed b Loosen the two locking screws Refer to Figure 4 15 5 c To move the Slide Ejector module straight forward or backward adjust both adjustment screws To move the Slide Ejector module toward the back of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws clockwise To move the Slide Ejector module toward the front of the SlideMaker turn the adjustment screws counterclockwise ATTENTION Rotate the Slide Ejector module if the spreader slide edge does not remain parallel to the smear slide edge the blood smears are skewed d To rotate the Slide Ejector module adjust only one of the adjustment screws If the near corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module clockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw counterclockwise or the left adjustment screw clockwise If the far corner of the spreader slide is not making contact with the smear slide rotate the Slide Ejector module counterclockwise as viewed from above by turning the right adjustment screw clockwise or the left adjustment screw counterclockwise e Tighten the two locking screws Reinstall the screws in the front of th
498. up bridge Cassette stop Slide ili pushes lo o pusher SEN24 Slide pusher FR sides nting screw i mounting screws mounting screws noii 7334194C 4 Place a 6 in metal rule in the slide ejection station a Ifthe slide pusher is extended place the metal rule on the slide pusher butting the rule against the cassette stop b If the slide pusher is retracted place the metal rule on the exposed rails between the slide pusher and the cassette stop butting the rule against the cassette stop 5 the SlideMaker screen select SLIDE EJECT MAIN MENU gt gt SERVICE FUNCTIONS PERFORM SLIDE CYCLE gt gt SLIDE EJECT The slide pusher is retracted and then extended to eject a slide 415 2 PN 4276985C PN 4276985C SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SLIDE EJECTOR ADJUSTMENTS ALIGNMENT WARNING Personal injury The motor for the slide pusher is very strong and will pinch your fingers if they are Caught between the slide pusher and the rule While holding the rule be careful not to place your fingers in the path of the slide pusher 6 Hold the metal rule in place If the rule is on top of the slide pusher as the slide pusher is retracted hold the rule against the cassette stop and allow it to seat
499. ure 2 6 5 Upper Cassette Transfer Mechanism Components cassette transfer SEN30 mechanism 7334075B PN 4276985C 2 6 5 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM CASSETTE TRANSPORT MODULE Before the upper cassette transfer assembly moves a slide cassette the output cassette transfer mechanism is moved to the rear of the Cassette Output Queue module positioning the output transfer cassette mechanism behind the incoming slide cassette see Cassette Output Queue Module After the Cassette Output Queue module is prepared to accept the slide cassette SOL45 is energized extending CL9 CL9 operates the upper cassette transfer mechanism which pushes the slide cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module The cassette transit sensor SEN30 senses when the slide cassette reaches the Cassette Output Queue module CL9 is fully extended Once the slide cassette is at the Cassette Output Queue module SOL45 is de energized retracting CL9 Retracting CL9 moves the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to its home position at the slide ejection station The cassette transfer home sensor SENS senses when the upper cassette transfer mechanism is at the home position CL9 is fully retracted Cassette Output Queue Module The Cassette Output Queue module advances the emptied or rejected slide cassettes to the front of the Cassette Output Queue module for storage until retrieved by the
500. ure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum Interface 4 Shuttle vacuum Vacuum activated switch Smear Transport J13 J6 10 See Figure 2 7 1 Closed vacuum Interface 5 Print position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J14 J6 11 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at print Interface position 6 Smear position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J15 J6 12 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at smear Interface position 7 Dispense position Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J16 J6 13 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked shuttle at dispense Interface position 9 Slide transfer retracted Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J18 J6 15 Interface See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer mechanism retracted 2 7 8 PN 42769850 SMEAR PROCESSING SYSTEM SLIDE AND SMEAR MODULE Table 2 7 1 Slide and Smear Module Sensors Continued INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION SEN Name Type Input Output No Location Reference Active State Interface Card Connector Plug Pin 10 Slide transfer extended Infrared interrupting Smear Transport J19 J6 16 See Figure 2 7 1 Blocked slide transfer Interface mechanism extended 18 Truck lift up Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 23 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift up Interface Figure 2 7 7 19 Truck lift down Magnetic switch Smear Transport J22 J6 5 See Figure 2 7 6 or Closed truck lift down Interface Figure 2 7 7 58 Encoder A Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 19 See Figure
501. ure 4 18 5 c and d adjust the smear edge setscrew If the smear looks like Figure 4 18 5 c tighten the smear edge setscrew b Ifthe smear looks like Figure 4 18 5 d 1 Loosen the smear edge setscrew 2 Push on the tilt lever securing screw to close the resulting gap Note Refer to Figure 4 18 6 for the correct setting of the smear edge setscrew Figure 4 18 6 Checking the Smear Edge Setscrew Setting VES gt lt Smear edge setscrew QJ amp 6985005A 2 Run five whole blood cycles and check the blood smears Refer to Figure 4 18 5 3 Repeats steps 1 and 2 until the blood smears are acceptable 4 18 6 PN 4276985 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 4 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING 4 19 SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUIDE RODS CLEANING Purpose Use this procedure periodically to remove dirt buildup on the two smear truck and shuttle guide rods Tools Supplies Needed Clean cloth Procedure 1 Wipe the smear truck and shuttle guide rods with a clean cloth CAUTION Damage to bearings Do not wipe the smear truck and shuttle guide rods with Teflon or silicone sprays lubricants such as WD 40 lubricant Use water to remove stubborn dirt buildup 2 Ifthe guide rods are still dirty dampen the cloth with water and wipe the guide rods with the damp cloth PN 4276985C 4 19 1 SERVICE AND REPAIR PROCEDURES SMEAR TRUCK AND SHUTTLE GUID
502. uring the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Pneumatic Supply Monitor High Vacuum Figure 2 3 1 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Power Supply Monitor Figure 2 2 3 Unfasten the two captive screws securing the top cover of the rear compartment lift off the cover and pull down the rear door Slide Ejected Sensor SEN25 Figure 2 6 1 Remove the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules Refer to Cassette Transport Module under Heading 4 1 Slide Ejector Interface Figure 2 6 2 Remove the Cassette Input Queue and Slide Ejector modules Refer to Cassette Transport Module under Heading 4 1 Smear Transport Interface Figure 2 7 1 Remove the plate in front of the Smear Transport Interface card System Control Figure 2 2 3 To remove the card from the front of the SlideMaker 1 Unfasten the captive screws securing the top cover for the rear compartment and lift off the cover 2 Disconnect the four cables from the System Control card 3 Unfasten the thumbscrew on the System Control card hold down bracket See Figure 4 8 1 Note Unfastening this thumbscrew disengages the two System Control card to Main Distribution card connectors P1 J1 and P2 J2 4 Pull the System Control card up out of the card guides To install the card from the fron
503. use Reagent tank TK1 Stores and dispenses diluent during normal operation and cleaning agent during the shutdown cycle Waste chamber VC2 Collects and dispenses waste Foam trap VCI Collects overflow from waste chamber Vent chamber VC4 Provides an enclosed source of atmospheric pressure For a list of the functions of the solenoids and associated pinch valves refer to Table A 3 1 Figure 2 3 3 Main Fluidics Module Rear View PN 4276985C Interface 50127 SOL28 SOL29 SOL30 SOL31 SOL32 SOL33 SOL34 SOL35 SOL36 Main Fludics 2 3 7 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION FLUIDIC SYSTEM Main Fluidics Interface Card The Main Fluidics Interface card is located on the Main Fluidics module Refer to Figure 2 3 3 The Main Fluidics Interface card is an interface between the electrical components in the Main Fluidics module and the Main Distribution card The Main Fluidics Interface card routes via the Main Distribution card e Power from the Power Supply Monitor card Control signals from the System Control card e Data signals to the System Control card The solenoids in the Main Fluidics module are mounted directly on the Main Fluidics Interface card and are changed as an assembly Solenoids Solenoid valves are used throughout the SlideMaker to activate mechanical components such as pinch valves and cylinders and to route liquids vacuums and pressures See Table A 3 1 for a list of the solenoi
504. utoStop is ON red light If AutoStop is OFF yellow light If AutoStop is ON red light No new samples are aspirated Any sample in a reservoir is processed The last completed smear remains on the shuttle The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off No new samples are aspirated Any sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops The platen elevator up sensor SEN44 or the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 indicate that the elevator is both at its high point and at its low point at the same time because SEN44 or SEN45 is blocked SEN44 or SEN45 failed The slide pusher bars the mechanism that transfers the slide from the shuttle to the Dryer module did not retract after transferring the slide or the sensor did not detect the retraction This could indicate The slide pusher bars mechanism is defective The slide transfer retracted sensor SEN failed Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Open the cover WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears can contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 2 Check SEN44 and SEN45 for blockage 3 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining Note You may not be able to re
505. uum EV SM LOW VACUUM SUPPLY FAILURE Vacuum Out Of Range If AutoStop is ON red light 3 Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt 28 Or Not Present card failure PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES 4 A D converter failure or error b While monitoring the 6 5 in Hg vacuum reading on the screen adjust the 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 If the message persists check for a vacuum leak 2 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative PN 427
506. ve the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative Turn off the SlideMaker Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas can contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resumeAnalytical Station operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Beckman Coulter Representative 7 2 44 7 2 44 PN 42769850 Table 7 2 14 Truck Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING Tables of SlideMaker Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK NOT AT CLEARANCE POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1
507. wn platen is vertical 46 GRIPPER OVEREXTENDED Infrared interrupting Dryer Interface J9 J8 10 See Figure 2 10 2 Blocked gripper fully closed indicating either no slide at platen or slide improperly placed at platen 47 REAGENT FULL Magnetic reed switch Main Fluidics J3 J12 13 See Figure 2 3 2 Open reagent tank full Interface 48 Spare N A Main Fluidics J4 J12 14 Interface 49 DRYER EXIT Pulsed infrared reflective Dryer Interface J3 J8 11 See Figure 2 9 1 mounted on PCB Reflection slide present at exit position of Dryer module 50 Spare N A Slide Ejector Interface J13 J9 16 51 VACUUM RESERVOIR FULL Magnetic reed switch Main Distribution J18 N A See Figure 2 3 1 Closed vacuum chamber full of liquid 52 Spare N A Main Distribution J22 J6 6 53 MAIN COVER INTERLOCK Magnetic reed switch Main Distribution J16 N A Open main cover open 54 BASKET COVER INTERLOCK Magnetic reed switch Basket Transport J14 J7 5 Open basket cover open Interface 55 Spare N A Basket Transport J15 J7 6 Interface 56 Spare N A Main Distribution J20 N A 57 Spare N A Main Distribution J21 N A 58 ENCODER A 58 Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 19 See Figure 2 7 1 Phase A of quadrature encoder Interface 59 ENCODER B ENCIN59 Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 20 See Figure 2 7 1 Phase B of quadrature encoder Interface 60 ENCODER I ENCIN60 Encoder Smear Transport J9 J6 21 Interface See Figure 2 7 1 Index position o

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