BS-800 Operation Manual PDF

BS-800 Chemistry Analyzer
Operator’s Manual
Basic Volume
© 2010 Shenzhen Mindray Bio-medical Electronics Co., Ltd. All rights Reserved.
For this Operator’s Manual, the issued Date is 2010-08.
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Responsibility on the Manufacturer Party

Contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice.
All information contained in this manual is believed to be correct. Mindray shall not be liable
for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential damages in connection with the
furnishing, performance, or use of this manual.
Mindray is responsible for the effects on safety, reliability and performance of this product,
only if:
• all installation operations, expansions, changes, modifications and repairs of this product
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• the electrical installation of the relevant room complies with the applicable national and
local requirements; and
• the product is used in accordance with the instructions for use.
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WARNING
It is important for the hospital or organization that employs this equipment to carry out a
reasonable service/maintenance plan. Neglect of this may result in machine breakdown or
personal injury.
NOTE
This equipment must be operated by skilled/trained clinical professionals.
Warranty
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Exemptions
Mindray's obligation or liability under this warranty does not include any transportation or
other charges or liability for direct, indirect or consequential damages or delay resulting from
the improper use or application of the product or the use of parts or accessories not approved
by Mindray or repairs by people other than Mindray authorized personnel.
This warranty shall not extend to:
• Malfunction or damage caused by improper use or man-made failure.
• Malfunction or damage caused by unstable or out-of-range power input.
• Malfunction or damage caused by force majeure such as fire and earthquake.
• Malfunction or damage caused by improper operation or repair by unqualified or
• unauthorized service people.
• Malfunction of the instrument or part whose serial number is not legible enough.
• Others not caused by instrument or part itself.
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Return Policy
Return Procedure
In the event that it becomes necessary to return this product or part of this product to Mindray,
the following procedure should be followed:
• Return authorization: Contact the international Customer Service Department and obtain
a Return Materials Authorization number. This number must appear on the outside of the
shipping container. Returned shipments will not be accepted if the number is not clearly
visible. Please provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the
reason for return.
• Freight policy: The customer is responsible for freight charges when this product is
shipped to Mindray for service (this includes customs charges).
• Return address: Please send the part(s) or equipment to the address offered by the
international Customer Service Department
Company Contact
Manufacturer: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.
E-mail Address: service@mindray.com
Tel: +86 755 26582479 26582888
Fax: +86 755 26582934 26582500
EC-Representative: Shanghai International Holding Corp. GmbH(Europe)

Address: Eiffestraβe 80, Hamburg 20537, Germany
Tel: 0049-40-2513175
Fax: 0049-40-255726
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Preface
This manual contains the instructions necessary to operate the product safely and in
accordance with its function and intended use. It is based on the maximum configuration and
therefore some contents may not apply to your product. It you have any questions, please
contact us.
Observance of this manual is a prerequisite for proper performance and correct operation, and
it ensures patient and operator safety. All graphics including screens and printouts in this
manual are for illustration purpose only and must not be used for any other purposes. The
screens and printouts on the product should prevail.
The product can be operated via both mouse and touchscreen. This manual describes
operating instructions based on the use of mouse.
The following three parts are included in this manual:
I. Basic Volume:
• Copyright
• Preface
• Safety Information
• Chapter 1 System Description
• Chapter 2 General Operating Procedure
• Chapter 3 System Setup
• Chapter 4 Operation Theories
II. Advanced Volume:
• Chapter 5 Reagents
• Chapter 6 Calibration
• Chapter 7 Quality Control
• Chapter 8 Sample Programming and Processing
• Chapter 9 Result Printouts
• Chapter 10 Chemistries
• Chapter 11 System Commands and Setup Options
• Chapter 12 Use of ISE Module
• Chapter 13 Use of Bar Code
• Chapter 14 LIS and RMS
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III. Maintenance Volume:

• Chapter 15 Diagnostics
• Chapter 16 Maintenance
• Chapter 17 Alarms and Troubleshooting
• Vocabulary
• Index
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Safety Information
Safety Symbols
Safety symbols are used in this manual in order to remind you of the instructions necessary to
operate the product safely and in accordance with its function and intended use. A safety
symbol and text constitutes a notice as shown in the table below:
Symbol Text Description

WARNING Read the statement following the symbol. The
statement is alerting you to an operating hazard that
can cause personal injury.
BIOHAZARD Read the statement following the symbol. The
statement is alerting you to a potentially biohazardous
condition.
CAUTION Read the statement following the symbol. The
statement is alerting you to a possibility of system
damage or unreliable results.
NOTE Read the statement following the symbol. The
statement is alerting you to information that requires
your attention.
Safety Information-1
Safety Information
Summary of Hazards
Introduction
Observe the following safety precautions when using the product. Ignoring any of these safety
precautions may lead to personal injury or equipment damage.
WARNING
If the product is used in a manner not specified by our company, the protection provided by
the product may be impaired.
Electric Shock Hazards

Observe the following instructions to prevent electric shock.
WARNING
• When the MAIN POWER is turned on, users other than the servicing personnel authorized
by our company must not open the rear cover or side cover.
• Spillage of reagent or sample on the product may cause equipment failure and even
electric shock. Do not place sample and reagent on the product. In case of spillage, switch
off the power immediately, remove the spillage and contact our Customer Service
Department or your local distributor.
Moving Parts Hazards

Observe the following instructions to prevent personal injury caused by moving parts.
WARNING
• Do not touch such moving parts as sample probe, reagent probes, mixers and wash probe,
when the system is in operation.
• Do not put your finger or hand into any open part when the system is in operation.
Safety Information
Photometer Lamp Hazards

Observe the following instructions to prevent personal injury caused by photometer lamp.
WARNING
• Light sent by the photometer lamp may hurt your eyes. Do not stare into the lamp when
the system is in operation.
• If you want to replace the photometer lamp, first switch off the MAIN POWER and then
wait at least 15 minutes for the lamp to cool down before touching it. Do not touch the
lamp before it cools down, or you may get burned.
Sample, Calibrator and Control Hazards

Observe the following instructions to protect against the biohazardous infection by samples,
calibrators and control samples.
BIOHAZARD
• Inappropriately handling samples, controls and calibrators may lead to biohazardous
infection. Do not touch samples, mixtures or waste with your bare hands. Wear gloves and
lab coat and, if necessary, goggles.
• In case your skin contacts the sample, control or calibrator, follow the standard laboratory
safety procedure and consult a doctor.
Reagent and Wash Solution Hazards

Observe the following instructions to protect against the biohazardous infection by reagents
and wash solution.
WARNING
Reagents and concentrated wash solution are corrosive to human skins. Exercise caution when
using reagents and concentrated wash solution. In case your skin or clothes contact them,
wash them off with soap and clean water. If reagents or wash solution spills into your eyes,
rinse them with much water and consult an oculist.
Safety Information
Waste Hazards
Observe the following instructions to prevent environmental pollution and personal injury
caused by waste.
BIOHAZARD
• Some substances contained in reagent, control, concentrated wash solution and waste are
subject to regulations of contamination and disposal. Dispose of the waste in accordance
with your local or national rule for biohazard waste disposal and consult the manufacturer
or distributor of the reagents for details.
• Wear gloves and lab coat and, if necessary, goggles.
System Disposal Hazards

Observe the following instructions to dispose of the waste analyzer.
WARNING
Materials of the analyzer are subject to contamination regulations. Dispose of the waste
analyzer in accordance with your local or national rule for waste disposal.
Fire and Explosion Hazards

Observe the following instructions to prevent fire and explosion.
WARNING
Ethanol is flammable substance. Please exercise caution while using ethanol.
Safety Information
Precautions on Use
Introduction
To use the product safely and efficiently, pay attention to the following operating precautions.
Intended Use
WARNING
The instrument is an automated chemistry analyzer for in vitro diagnostic use in clinical
laboratories and designed for in vitro quantitative determination of clinical chemistries in
serum, plasma, urine and cerebrospinal fluid samples. Please consult us before you use the
instrument for other purposes.
When drawing a clinical conclusion, please also refer to patients’ clinical symptoms and other
test results.
Environment Precautions
CAUTION
Evaluate the electromagnetic environment prior to operating the system.
Please install and operate the system in an environment specified by this manual. Installing
and operating the system in other environment may lead to unreliable results and even
equipment damage.
To relocate the system, please contact our Customer Service Department or your local
distributor.
Installation Precautions
WARNING
The product is a permanently installed equipment that is switched on and off via a switch or
breaker. Before installing the system, ensure that the building in which the system will be
located has been equipped with a switch or breaker that complies with GB 4793.1-2007 and is
marked for special use of the system.
Safety Information
Electromagnetic Noise Precautions
CAUTION
Electromagnetic noise may interfere with operations of the system. Do not install devices
generating excessive electromagnetic noise around the system. Do not use such devices as
radio transmitters in the room housing the system. Do not use other CRT displays around the
system.
Do not use other medical instruments around the system that may generate electromagnetic
noise to interfere with their operations.
Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation (e.g.
mobile phones or radio transmitters), as these may interfere with the proper operation.
The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the device.
This device has been designed and tested to CISPR 11 Class A, and in a domestic
environment may cause radio interference, in which case, you may need to take measures to
mitigate the interference.
NOTE
It is the manufacturer's responsibility to provide equipment electromagnetic compatibility
information to the customer or user.
It is the user's responsibility to ensure that a compatible electromagnetic environment for the
equipment can be maintained in order that it will perform as intended.
Safety Information
Operating Precautions
CAUTION
• Take the clinical symptoms or other test results of the patient into considerations when
making a diagnosis based on the measuring results produced by the system.
• Operate the system strictly as instructed by this manual. Inappropriate use of the system
may lead to unreliable test results or even equipment damage or personal injury.
• When using the system for the first time, first run calibrations, and then QC tests to make
sure the system is in proper state.
• Be sure to run QC tests every time when you use the system, otherwise the result may be
unreliable.
• Do not uncover the reagent carousel when the system is in operation. Keep the reagent
carousel cover closed.
• The RS-232 port on the analyzing unit is used for connection with the operation unit only.
Do not use it for other connections. Use the cables provided by our company or your local
distributor for the connection.
• The operation unit is a personal computer with the operating software installed. Installing
other software or hardware on the computer may interfere with the system operation. Do
not run other software when the system is working.
• Computer virus may destroy the operating software or test data. Do not use the computer
for other purposes or connect it to the Internet. If the computer is infected by virus, please
install anti-virus software to check for and clear virus.
• Do not touch the display, mouse or keyboard with wet hands or hands with chemicals.
• Do not place the MAIN POWER to ON again within 10 seconds since placing it to OFF;
otherwise the system may enter the protection status. If it does so, place the MAIN
POWER to OFF and place it to ON again.
Safety Information
Maintenance and Servicing Precautions
CAUTION
• Maintain the system strictly as instructed by this manual. Inappropriate maintenance may
lead to unreliable results, equipment damage or personal injury.
• To wipe off dust from the system surface, use a soft, clean and wet (not too wet) cloth
soaked with soap water rather than organic solvents such as ethanol. After cleaning, wipe
the surface dry with dry cloth.
• Switch off all the powers and disconnect the power plug before cleaning. Take necessary
measures to prevent water ingression, otherwise equipment damage or personal injury may
be caused.
• Replacement of such major parts as photometer lamp, sample probe, reagent probes,
mixers and syringe plunger assembly must be followed by a calibration.
• Replacement of the photometer lamp should be done when the system power has been
switched off for at least 15 minutes.
• If the system is failed and needs servicing, contact our Customer Service Department or
your local distributor. The system may need to be stopped or transported during servicing,
which will probably cause biohazards, electric shock hazards and moving part hazards.
Exercise caution when prepare the system for servicing.
Chemistry Parameter Configuration Precautions
CAUTION
To define such parameters as sample volume, reagent volume and wavelength, follow the
instructions in this manual and the instructions of reagents.
ISE Module Precautions
CAUTION
If the system, when equipped with an ISE module, is going to be powered off for a long
period, the ISE electrodes may be damaged due to water scarcity. Execute the prime
instruction before shutting down the system.
Safety Information
Sample Precautions
CAUTION
• Use samples that are completely free of insoluble substances like fibrin or suspended
matter; otherwise the sample probe may be blocked.
• Medicines, anticoagulants or preservative in the samples may lead to unreliable results.
• Hemolysis, icterus or lipemia in the samples may lead to unreliable test results; running a
sample blank, therefore, is recommended.
• Store the samples properly. Improper storage may change the compositions of samples and
lead to unreliable results.
• Sample volatilization may lead to unreliable results. Do not leave the sample open for a
long period.
• The system has a specific requirement on the sample volume. Refer to this manual for
proper sample volume.
• Load samples to correct positions on the sample carousel before the analysis begins;
otherwise reliable results may not be obtained.
Reagent, Calibrator and Control Precautions
CAUTION
• Use proper reagents, calibrators and controls on the system.
• Select appropriate reagents according to the performance characteristics of the system.
Consult the reagent suppliers, our company or our authorized distributor for details, if you
are not sure about your reagent choice.
• Store and use the reagents, calibrators and controls strictly as instructed by the suppliers;
otherwise, reliable results or best performance of the system may not be obtained.
Improper storage of reagents, calibrators and controls may lead to unreliable results and
bad performance of the system even in validity period.
• Perform calibration after changing the reagents, otherwise reliable results may not be
obtained.
• Contamination caused by carryover among reagents may lead to unreliable test results.
Consult the reagent suppliers for details.
Safety Information
Data Archiving Precautions
NOTE
The system automatically stores the data to the built-in hard disk. Data loss, however, is still
possible due to mis-deletion or physical damage of the hard disk. You are recommended to
regularly archive the data to such medium as CDs.
External Equipment Precautions
WARNING
For operating instructions and precautions of the computer and printer, please refer to their
operation manuals.
External equipment connected to the analogue and digital interfaces must be complied with
relevant safety and EMC standards (e.g., IEC 60950 Safety of Information Technology
Equipment Standard and CISPR 22 EMC of Information Technology Equipment Standard
(CLASS B)). Any person, who connects additional equipment to the signal input or output
ports and configures an IVD system, is responsible for ensuring that the system works
normally and complies with the safety and EMC requirements. If you have any questions,
consult the technical services department of your local representative.
External Air Pump Precautions
WARNING
Make sure the air pump tubing is connected properly without any twists or sharp angles so
that it can work normally.
Tubing and cables connected to the air pump must be protected to prevent damage and breaks
due to human or other causes.
Set the air pump on a solid flat platform or ground.
Labels
Introduction
The following non-warning and warning labels are used on the product for system
identification and operating instruction.
Safety Information
Check the labels regularly for cleanliness and integrity. If any of the labels becomes vague or
peels off, contact our Customer Service Department or your local distributor for replacement.
Non-Warning Labels
Serial number
This symbol, contained in the product label which is attached to the rear cover of the system,
indicates the production serial number of the product.
Date of manufacture
indicates the manufacture date of the product.
In vitro diagnostic equipment

indicates that the product is in vitro diagnostic equipment.
European community representative

indicates the name and address of the authorized representative in the European Community.
Safety Information
WEEE label
The following definition of the WEEE label applies to EU member states only.
The use of this symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste.
By ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent bringing potential
negative consequences to the environment and human health. For more detailed information
with regard to returning and recycling this product, please consult the distributor from whom
you purchased the product.
Main power switch: ON

This symbol located on the main power switch indicates that the system power is on when the
switch is toggled upwards to expose this symbol and ON character and the green light is
lightened.
Main power switch: OFF

This symbol located on the main power switch indicates that the system power is off when the
switch is toggled downwards to expose this symbol and OFF character and the green light is
extinguished. All components including the reagent refrigeration system will be stopped.
Analyzer power switch

This symbol located on the analyzer power switch indicates that the analyzer power is on
when the switch is on the dotted-circle portion and off when it is on the blank-circle portion.
Safety Information
Network interface
This symbol located on the network interface indicates the connection between the analyzer
and the operation unit.
Electrical ground
This symbol located on the main power switch indicates an electrical ground.
Interfaces for fluid connection

This symbol located on the fluid connection interfaces indicates the connection of fluid
tubing.
The fluidic interfaces for standard configuration are shown as follows:
Safety Information
The fluidic interfaces for customized configuration are shown as follows:
Warning Labels
Biohazard warning
This label indicating the risk of biohazardous infection is located in the following positions:
• Sample probe wash well
• Shielding cover
• High-concentration waste outlet
• High concentration waste tank
Moving parts warning

This symbol and text indicating the hazardous moving parts is located in the following
positions:
• Between the sample mixer and the probe R2;
• Probe R1
• Reagent mixer
• Sample probe
Safety Information
Laser warning
This symbol and text located near the sample bar code reader and the reagent bar code reader
reminds you of not staring into the laser beam.
Photometer lamp warning

This symbol and text located on the lamp housing reminds you of not touching the lamp
before it gets cool.
Probe collision warning

This symbol and text located on the lower left corner of the sample carousel reminds you of
not opening the cover to prevent from damaging the sample probe.
Air pump connection warning

This symbol and text located near the external air pump and the built-in air pump reminds you
of connecting the inlet and outlet tubing correctly.
Safety Information
Water supply module warning

This symbol and text located on the water supply module reminds you of not pressing or
placing heavy goods on the module.
Shielding cover warning

This symbol and text located on the shielding cover reminds you of keeping the shielding
cover closed while the system is running tests to prevent injury caused by probes, mixers and
various liquids.
Contents
Intellectual Property Statement....................................................................................................................... i

Responsibility on the Manufacturer Party ...................................................................................................... i
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ ii
Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................ ii
Return Policy ................................................................................................................................................ iii
Return Procedure .............................................................................................................................. iii
Company Contact ............................................................................................................................. iii
Preface································································································· iv
Safety Information···················································································· 1
Safety Symbols ...............................................................................................................................................1
Summary of Hazards ......................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
Electric Shock Hazards.......................................................................................................................2
Moving Parts Hazards.........................................................................................................................2
Photometer Lamp Hazards..................................................................................................................3
Sample, Calibrator and Control Hazards ............................................................................................3
Reagent and Wash Solution Hazards ..................................................................................................3
Waste Hazards.....................................................................................................................................4
System Disposal Hazards....................................................................................................................4
Fire and Explosion Hazards................................................................................................................4
Precautions on Use .........................................................................................................................................5
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................5
Environment Precautions....................................................................................................................5
Installation Precautions.......................................................................................................................5
Electromagnetic Noise Precautions ....................................................................................................6
Operating Precautions.........................................................................................................................7
Maintenance and Servicing Precautions .............................................................................................8
Chemistry Parameter Configuration Precautions................................................................................8
ISE Module Precautions .....................................................................................................................8
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Contents - Basic Volume
Sample Precautions.............................................................................................................................9
Reagent, Calibrator and Control Precautions......................................................................................9
Data Archiving Precautions ..............................................................................................................10
External Equipment Precautions.......................................................................................................10
External Air Pump Precautions.........................................................................................................10
Labels............................................................................................................................................................10
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................10
Non-Warning Labels.........................................................................................................................11
Warning Labels .................................................................................................................................14
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1 System Description·············································································· 1-1
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Installation Requirements and Procedure ............................................................................................. 1-1
1.2.1 Installation Requirements ...................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2.2 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................ 1-5
1.3 Hardware Structure ............................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.1 System Overview................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.2 Sample Handling System....................................................................................................... 1-8
1.3.3 Reagent Handling System.................................................................................................... 1-13
1.3.4 Reaction System .................................................................................................................. 1-19
1.3.5 Cuvette Wash Station ........................................................................................................... 1-20
1.3.6 Photometric System ............................................................................................................. 1-21
1.3.7 Mixer Assembly................................................................................................................... 1-22
1.3.8 Operation Unit ..................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.3.9 Output Unit .......................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.3.10 Accessories and Consumables ........................................................................................... 1-25
1.3.11 Data Management Software............................................................................................... 1-25
1.4 Optional Modules ............................................................................................................................... 1-25
1.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1-25
1.4.2 ISE Module.......................................................................................................................... 1-26
1.4.3 Built-in Sample Bar Code Reader........................................................................................ 1-26
1.4.4 RMS..................................................................................................................................... 1-27
1.4.5 Water Supply Module .......................................................................................................... 1-27
1.4.6 External Air Pump ............................................................................................................... 1-29
1.4.7 Other Optional Modules ...................................................................................................... 1-30
1.5 Software Description .......................................................................................................................... 1-30
1.5.1 Main Screen ......................................................................................................................... 1-30
1.5.2 Function Buttons and Program Structure............................................................................. 1-33
1.5.3 Using a Mouse ..................................................................................................................... 1-39
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1.5.4 Using a Touchscreen ............................................................................................................ 1-40

1.5.5 Using Online Help ............................................................................................................... 1-41
1.6 System Specifications......................................................................................................................... 1-44
1.6.1 Technical Parameters ........................................................................................................... 1-44
1.6.2 Power supply ....................................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.3 Environmental Requirements .............................................................................................. 1-47
1.6.4 Dimensions and Weight ....................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.5 Input Device......................................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.6 Output Device...................................................................................................................... 1-48
1.6.7 Noise and Fuse..................................................................................................................... 1-48
1.6.8 Communication Interfaces................................................................................................... 1-48
1.6.9 Safety Classification ............................................................................................................ 1-48
1.6.10 EMC Requirements............................................................................................................ 1-49
2 General Operating Procedure································································· 2-1

2.1 General Operating Procedure................................................................................................................ 2-1
2.2 Check before Powering On................................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Checking Water Supply ......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.2 Checking Power Supply......................................................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Checking Printing Paper ........................................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Checking Waste Tanks and Tubing ........................................................................................ 2-3
2.2.5 Checking Probes and Mixers ................................................................................................. 2-4
2.2.6 Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash Solution.......................................................................... 2-4
2.3 Powering On ......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.3.1 Turning On Water Supply and Water Unit ............................................................................. 2-5
2.3.2 Powering On the System........................................................................................................ 2-5
2.3.3 Starting the Operating Software............................................................................................. 2-6
2.4 Checking System Status........................................................................................................................ 2-7
2.4.1 Checking System Status......................................................................................................... 2-7
2.4.2 Checking Alarm Status .......................................................................................................... 2-8
2.4.3 Checking Reagent/Calibration Status .................................................................................... 2-9
2.4.4 Checking Maintenance Status.............................................................................................. 2-11
2.4.5 Checking Subsystems .......................................................................................................... 2-11
2.5 Preparing Reagents ............................................................................................................................. 2-12
2.5.1 Printing Reagent Load List .................................................................................................. 2-13
2.5.2 Loading Biochemical Reagents ........................................................................................... 2-14
2.5.3 Loading Concentrated Wash Solution.................................................................................. 2-17
2.5.4 Loading Reagent Probe Wash Solution................................................................................ 2-18
2.5.5 Loading Sample Probe Wash Solution................................................................................. 2-20
2.5.6 Loading Physiological Saline .............................................................................................. 2-21
2.6 Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 2-23
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2.6.1 Requesting Calibrations....................................................................................................... 2-23

2.6.2 Loading Calibrators ............................................................................................................. 2-25
2.6.3 Running Calibrations ........................................................................................................... 2-26
2.7 Quality Control ................................................................................................................................... 2-27
2.7.1 Programming Control Samples............................................................................................ 2-27
2.7.2 Loading Control Samples .................................................................................................... 2-28
2.7.3 Running Control Samples.................................................................................................... 2-29
2.7.4 Auto quality control ............................................................................................................. 2-30
2.8 Programming Routine Samples .......................................................................................................... 2-30
2.8.1 Programming Routine Samples ........................................................................................... 2-30
2.8.2 Loading Routine Samples.................................................................................................... 2-39
2.8.3 Running Routine Samples ................................................................................................... 2-40
2.9 Programming STAT Samples.............................................................................................................. 2-40
2.9.1 Programming STAT Samples............................................................................................... 2-41
2.9.2 Starting Analysis .................................................................................................................. 2-46
2.10 Test Status and Emergency Stop ....................................................................................................... 2-46
2.10.1 Checking Reagent Status ................................................................................................... 2-47
2.10.2 Viewing Test Status............................................................................................................ 2-48
2.10.3 Emergency Stop ................................................................................................................. 2-50
2.11 Daily Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 2-50
2.12 Powering Off .................................................................................................................................... 2-51
2.13 Check after Powering Off ................................................................................................................. 2-51
3 System Setup ····················································································· 3-1
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 System Setup Options........................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.2 Sample Options and Reagent Alarm Limits........................................................................... 3-2
3.2.3 Instrument Setup Options ...................................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.4 Print Setup ............................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.2.5 Bar Code Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.6 Host Communication Setup ................................................................................................... 3-8
3.2.7 User Accounts and Permissions ............................................................................................. 3-8
3.3 Chemistries Setup ................................................................................................................................. 3-9
3.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.2 User-defined Chemistries Setup ............................................................................................ 3-9
3.3.3 Processing Parameters ......................................................................................................... 3-11
3.3.4 Error Detection Limits ......................................................................................................... 3-17
3.3.5 Dilution Factor Setup........................................................................................................... 3-20
3.3.6 Slope and Offset Adjustment ............................................................................................... 3-22
3.3.7 Reference/Critical Range Setup........................................................................................... 3-23
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3.4 Calibration Setup ................................................................................................................................ 3-26

3.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-26
3.4.2 Defining a Calibrator ........................................................................................................... 3-26
3.4.3 Editing a Calibrator.............................................................................................................. 3-28
3.4.4 Setting up Calibrator Concentrations................................................................................... 3-29
3.4.5 Setting up Calibration Rules ................................................................................................ 3-30
3.4.6 Calibrator Acceptance Limits .............................................................................................. 3-32
3.4.7 Deleting a Calibrator............................................................................................................ 3-33
3.5 QC Setup............................................................................................................................................. 3-34
3.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-34
3.5.2 Defining/Editing a Control .................................................................................................. 3-34
3.5.3 Selection of Chemistries ...................................................................................................... 3-36
3.5.4 Setting up Control Concentrations....................................................................................... 3-37
3.5.5 Setting up QC Rules ............................................................................................................ 3-38
3.5.6 Deleting a Control................................................................................................................ 3-39
4 Operation Theories ············································································· 4-1
4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2 Principles of Measurement ................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3 Endpoint Measurements ....................................................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.2 Calculation of Reaction Absorbance...................................................................................... 4-2
4.3.3 Calculation of Blank Absorbance .......................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.4 Calculation of K Factor.......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.3.5 Calculation of Response ........................................................................................................ 4-3
4.3.6 Sample Blanked Response..................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4 Fixed-time Measurements .................................................................................................................... 4-4
4.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.5 Kinetic Measurements .......................................................................................................................... 4-6
4.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.5.2 Data Calculation in Kinetic Measurements ........................................................................... 4-6
4.5.3 Determination of Linearity Range ......................................................................................... 4-6
4.5.5 Evaluation for Linearity......................................................................................................... 4-9
4.5.6 Enzyme Linearity Range Extension....................................................................................... 4-9
4.6 Calibration Math Model and Factors .................................................................................................. 4-10
4.6.1 Linear Calibrations .............................................................................................................. 4-10
4.6.2 Non-Linear Calibrations ...................................................................................................... 4-11
4.7 Prozone Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-13
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4.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-13

4.7.2 Antigen Addition Method .................................................................................................... 4-13
4.7.3 Reaction Rate Method ......................................................................................................... 4-14
Contents ·································································································I
5 Reagents··························································································· 5-1
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.1.2 Reagent/Calibration Screen Overview................................................................................... 5-1
5.2 Sort Reagents........................................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.2 Sort Reagents ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3 Reagent Inventory Alarm Limits Setup ................................................................................................ 5-4
5.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.3.2 Setting up Reagent Inventory Alarm Limits .......................................................................... 5-5
5.4 Reagent Inventory Check ..................................................................................................................... 5-6
5.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-6
5.4.2 Checking Reagent Inventory ................................................................................................. 5-6
5.5 Reagent Set ........................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-7
5.5.2 Define/Remove Reagent Set Window Overview................................................................... 5-7
5.5.3 Defining a Reagent Set .......................................................................................................... 5-8
5.5.4 Removing a Reagent Set........................................................................................................ 5-9
5.6 Bar-Coded Reagents Load .................................................................................................................... 5-9
5.6.1 Loading Bar-Coded Reagents ................................................................................................ 5-9
5.7 On-line Load of Reagents ................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.7.2 On-Line Load of Reagents................................................................................................... 5-10
5.8 Off-line Load of Reagents .................................................................................................................. 5-11
5.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.8.2 Off-line Load of Reagents ................................................................................................... 5-12
5.9 On-Line Replacement of Reagents ..................................................................................................... 5-13
5.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.9.2 On-Line Replacement of Reagents ...................................................................................... 5-13
5.10 Off-Line Replacement of Reagents .................................................................................................. 5-14
5.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5-14
5.10.2 Off-Line Replacement of Reagents.................................................................................... 5-14
5.11 Unloading Reagents.......................................................................................................................... 5-14
5.11.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5-14
5.11.2 Unloading Biochemical Reagents...................................................................................... 5-15
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5.11.3 Unloading Wash Solution and Physiological Saline .......................................................... 5-15

5.11.4 Unloading Sample Probe Wash Solution ........................................................................... 5-16
6 Calibration ························································································ 6-1
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Calibration Status and Alarm................................................................................................................ 6-1
6.3 Calibrator Dilution Setup...................................................................................................................... 6-3
6.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.3.2 Setting up Calibrator Dilution Factors................................................................................... 6-3
6.3.3 Editing Calibrator Dilution Factors ....................................................................................... 6-5
6.3.4 Deleting Calibrator Dilution Factors ..................................................................................... 6-6
6.4 Reagent Blank....................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-6
6.4.2 Mixed Blank Absorbance and Response................................................................................ 6-7
6.4.3 Reagent Blank Calibration Validity Period............................................................................ 6-7
6.4.4 Requesting a Reagent Blank .................................................................................................. 6-8
6.4.5 Recalling Reagent Blank Results........................................................................................... 6-8
6.5 Auto Calibration.................................................................................................................................. 6-12
6.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-12
6.5.2 Auto Calibration Setup......................................................................................................... 6-13
6.5.3 Auto Calibration Reminding ................................................................................................ 6-14
6.5.4 Removing Auto Calibration ................................................................................................. 6-14
6.6 Extending Calibration Time................................................................................................................ 6-14
6.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.6.2 Extending Calibration Time................................................................................................. 6-15
6.6.3 Removing an Extended Status ............................................................................................. 6-15
6.7 Calibration Override ........................................................................................................................... 6-15
6.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-15
6.7.2 Overriding a Calibration ...................................................................................................... 6-16
6.7.3 Removing Cal Overridden Status ........................................................................................ 6-16
6.8 Recalling Calibration Results ............................................................................................................. 6-16
6.8.1 Recalling Current Calibration Factors ................................................................................. 6-16
6.8.2 Recalling History Calibration Factors ................................................................................. 6-17
6.8.3 Calibration Curve................................................................................................................. 6-18
6.8.4 Calibration Reaction Curve ................................................................................................. 6-20
6.8.5 Editing Calibration Factors.................................................................................................. 6-22
6.8.6 Archiving Calibration Results.............................................................................................. 6-23
6.8.7 Calibration Trends................................................................................................................ 6-23
7 Quality Control··················································································· 7-1
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
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7.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.1.2 Quality Control Operating Procedure .................................................................................... 7-1
7.1.3 QC Alarms ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.4 QC Result Flags..................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.5 Control Status ........................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2 QC Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.2.2 Evaluation of Single Controls................................................................................................ 7-3
7.2.3 Two-Control Evaluation......................................................................................................... 7-4
7.3 Auto Quality Control ............................................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3.2 Auto QC Setup ....................................................................................................................... 7-6
7.3.3 Auto Quality Control ............................................................................................................. 7-7
7.3.4 Removing Auto QC Status..................................................................................................... 7-8
7.4 Recalling Control Results ..................................................................................................................... 7-8
7.4.1 Control Sample Results ......................................................................................................... 7-8
7.4.2 Recalling L-J Chart.............................................................................................................. 7-11
7.4.3 Recalling Twin-Plot Chart ................................................................................................... 7-12
7.4.4 Recalling QC Data ............................................................................................................... 7-13
7.4.5 Recalling QC Summary ....................................................................................................... 7-18
8 Sample Programming and Processing························································ 8-1
8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 Sample Programming and Processing .................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2.2 Adding Samples ..................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.2.3 Adding/Modifying Chemistries ............................................................................................. 8-3
8.2.4 Rerunning Samples ................................................................................................................ 8-3
8.2.5 Programming Samples with Increased or Decreased Volume.............................................. 8-11
8.2.6 Programming Diluted Samples ............................................................................................ 8-13
8.2.7 Sample Blank....................................................................................................................... 8-16
8.2.8 Sample Management............................................................................................................ 8-18
8.3 Serum Index........................................................................................................................................ 8-20
8.3.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-20
8.3.2 Theory of Serum Index ........................................................................................................ 8-21
8.3.3 Serum Index Setup............................................................................................................... 8-22
8.3.4 Auto Serum Index ................................................................................................................ 8-23
8.3.5 Running SI Chemistry ......................................................................................................... 8-24
8.4 Clear Samples ..................................................................................................................................... 8-24
8.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-24
8.4.2 Clearing Samples ................................................................................................................. 8-24
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8.5 Unpositioned Samples ........................................................................................................................ 8-25

8.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-25
8.5.2 Viewing Unpositioned Samples ........................................................................................... 8-25
8.5.3 Assigning Positions.............................................................................................................. 8-26
8.6 Release Sample Position..................................................................................................................... 8-28
8.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-28
8.6.2 Releasing Sample Positions ................................................................................................. 8-28
8.6.3 Auto Release of Samples ..................................................................................................... 8-29
8.7 Sample Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 8-29
8.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-29
8.7.2 Viewing Sample Logs .......................................................................................................... 8-29
8.8 Sample Comments .............................................................................................................................. 8-31
8.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-31
8.8.2 Defining/Editing a Sample Comment.................................................................................. 8-32
8.8.3 Deleting a Sample Comment ............................................................................................... 8-32
8.9 Sample and Chemistry Lists ............................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.2 Sample List .......................................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.3 Chemistry List ..................................................................................................................... 8-35
8.10 Results Recall ................................................................................................................................... 8-36
8.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 8-36
8.10.2 Displaying Current Results ................................................................................................ 8-36
8.10.3 Recalling Current Results .................................................................................................. 8-38
8.10.4 Viewing/Editing Patient Demographics............................................................................. 8-40
8.10.5 Reaction Curve .................................................................................................................. 8-41
8.10.6 Transmitting Results to LIS Host....................................................................................... 8-43
8.10.7 Printing Results.................................................................................................................. 8-44
8.10.8 Displaying History Results ................................................................................................ 8-45
8.10.9 Recalling History Results .................................................................................................. 8-47
8.10.10 Editing Results................................................................................................................. 8-49
8.10.11 Deleting Results ............................................................................................................... 8-51
9 Result Printouts·················································································· 9-1
9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 9-1
9.2 Data Import and Export ........................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2.2 Import/Export Chemistries .................................................................................................... 9-2
9.2.3 Data Archive .......................................................................................................................... 9-6
9.2.4 Sending sample results and QC results to LIS....................................................................... 9-6
9.3 Print Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 9-7
9.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-7
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9.3.2 General Print Setup Options .................................................................................................. 9-7

9.3.3 Defining Chemistry Print Order............................................................................................. 9-7
9.4 Sample Reports..................................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-9
9.4.2 Single Sample Report ............................................................................................................ 9-9
9.4.3 Multi-Sample Report ........................................................................................................... 9-10
9.4.4 Sample List Report .............................................................................................................. 9-11
9.4.5 Control List Report .............................................................................................................. 9-12
9.4.6 Chemistry List Report.......................................................................................................... 9-12
9.4.7 Sample Reaction Curve and Data ........................................................................................ 9-13
9.4.8 Sample Blank Reaction Curve and Data.............................................................................. 9-15
9.5 Reagent Reports.................................................................................................................................. 9-17
9.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-17
9.5.2 Biochemistry List Report..................................................................................................... 9-17
9.5.3 ISE Chemistry List Report................................................................................................... 9-18
9.6 Calibration Reports............................................................................................................................. 9-19
9.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-19
9.6.2 Calibrator List Report .......................................................................................................... 9-20
9.6.3 Calibrator Reaction Curve and Data .................................................................................... 9-21
9.6.4 Calibration Trends and Data ................................................................................................ 9-22
9.6.5 Biochemistry Calibration Curve .......................................................................................... 9-23
9.6.6 Biochemistry Calibration Results Report ............................................................................ 9-24
9.6.7 ISE Calibration Results Report............................................................................................ 9-25
9.6.8 ISE Calibration Data Report ................................................................................................ 9-26
9.7 QC Reports ......................................................................................................................................... 9-26
9.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-26
9.7.2 QC Results Report ............................................................................................................... 9-27
9.7.3 Levey-Jennings Chart .......................................................................................................... 9-27
9.7.4 Twin-Plot Chart.................................................................................................................... 9-28
9.7.5 QC Data Report ................................................................................................................... 9-29
9.7.6 QC Summary Report ........................................................................................................... 9-30
9.8 Chemistry Reports .............................................................................................................................. 9-31
9.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-31
9.8.2 Sample/Control Panels Report............................................................................................. 9-31
9.8.3 Calculations Report.............................................................................................................. 9-32
9.9 Instrument Status Reports................................................................................................................... 9-32
9.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-32
9.9.2 Status Summary Report ....................................................................................................... 9-32
9.9.3 Cycle Count Report ............................................................................................................. 9-33
9.9.4 Temperature Report ............................................................................................................. 9-34
9.9.5 Power Supply Report ........................................................................................................... 9-34
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9.9.6 Hydropneumatic Status Report ............................................................................................ 9-35

9.9.7 Smart Module Status Report................................................................................................ 9-36
9.9.8 Cuvette Status Report .......................................................................................................... 9-36
9.9.9 Lamp Status Report ............................................................................................................. 9-37
9.10 Log Reports ...................................................................................................................................... 9-38
9.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 9-38
9.10.2 Error Log Report................................................................................................................ 9-39
9.10.3 Edit Log Report ................................................................................................................. 9-39
10 Chemistries ····················································································10-1
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2 Special Calculations.......................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.2.2 Defining/Editing a Calculation .......................................................................................... 10-1
10.2.3 Enabling/Disabling Calculations ....................................................................................... 10-3
10.2.4 Deleting User-Defined Calculations .................................................................................. 10-4
10.2.5 Running Calculations......................................................................................................... 10-5
10.3 Panels................................................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.2 Defining/Editing a Panel.................................................................................................... 10-6
10.3.3 Deleting Panels .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.3.4 Running Panels .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.4 Serum Index...................................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.5 Chemistry Configuration .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-7
10.5.2 Enabling Chemistries......................................................................................................... 10-8
10.5.3 Disabling Chemistries........................................................................................................ 10-9
10.5.4 Customizing Chemistry Display Order............................................................................ 10-10
10.6 Carryover Setup .............................................................................................................................. 10-10
10.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-10
10.6.2 Defining/Editing Carryover Pair...................................................................................... 10-11
10.6.3 Removing a Carryover Pair ............................................................................................. 10-12
10.7 Default Panel .................................................................................................................................. 10-12
10.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-12
10.7.2 Defining the Default Panel .............................................................................................. 10-12
10.7.3 Running Default Panel for Routine Samples ................................................................... 10-13
10.7.4 Running Default Panel for Emergent Samples ................................................................ 10-14
10.8 Masking/Unmasking Chemistries................................................................................................... 10-14
10.8.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-14
10.8.2 Masking/Unmasking Chemistries.................................................................................... 10-15
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11 System Commands and Setup Options····················································11-1

11.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Home................................................................................................................................................. 11-1
11.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.2.2 Homing System.................................................................................................................. 11-2
11.3 Stop Print .......................................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.3.2 Stop Print ........................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.4 Wake Up............................................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.4.2 Waking up the System........................................................................................................ 11-2
11.5 User and Password Setup.................................................................................................................. 11-3
11.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-3
11.5.2 Defining a User .................................................................................................................. 11-4
11.5.3 Modifying a User ............................................................................................................... 11-4
11.5.4 Assigning/Modifying Permissions ..................................................................................... 11-5
11.5.5 Deleting a User .................................................................................................................. 11-6
11.6 Auto Awake and Startup Setup.......................................................................................................... 11-7
11.6.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-7
11.6.2 Auto Sleep Setup................................................................................................................ 11-7
11.6.3 Auto Awake Setup .............................................................................................................. 11-8
11.6.4 Auto Shutdown Setup ........................................................................................................ 11-9
11.7 Software Upgrade ........................................................................................................................... 11-10
11.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 11-10
11.7.2 Software Upgrade ............................................................................................................ 11-10
11.8 Software Version..............................................................................................................................11-11
11.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................11-11
11.8.2 Software Version ...............................................................................................................11-11
12 Use of ISE Module ·············································································12-1

12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2 Precautions on Use ........................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12-1
12.2.2 Precautions on Use............................................................................................................. 12-1
12.3 Principles of Measurement ............................................................................................................... 12-3
12.4 ISE Chemistry Parameters ................................................................................................................ 12-4
12.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12-4
12.4.2 Viewing ISE Chemistry Parameters................................................................................... 12-5
12.4.3 Defining Print Name.......................................................................................................... 12-6
12.4.4 Modifying/Configuring ISE Chemistry Parameters .......................................................... 12-6
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12.4.5 Summary of ISE Chemistry Parameters ............................................................................ 12-7

12.5 Preparing ISE Reagents for Measurement...................................................................................... 12-12
12.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-12
12.5.2 Loading Buffer Solution .................................................................................................. 12-12
12.5.3 Loading ISE Wash Solution............................................................................................. 12-14
12.5.4 Replacing Buffer Solution ............................................................................................... 12-14
12.5.5 Replacing ISE Wash Solution .......................................................................................... 12-16
12.6 Calibration and Results Recall........................................................................................................ 12-16
12.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-16
12.6.2 Calibration Setup ............................................................................................................. 12-17
12.6.3 Calibration Status and Alarm ........................................................................................... 12-18
12.6.4 Requesting a Calibration.................................................................................................. 12-19
12.6.5 Starting Analysis .............................................................................................................. 12-20
12.6.6 Results Recall .................................................................................................................. 12-21
12.6.7 Extending ISE Calibration Time...................................................................................... 12-27
12.7 Quality Control and Results Recall ................................................................................................ 12-28
12.7.1 Quality Control and Results Recall.................................................................................. 12-28
12.8 Sample Programming and Results Recall....................................................................................... 12-28
12.8.1 Sample Programming and Results Recall........................................................................ 12-28
12.8.2 Recalling Reaction Data .................................................................................................. 12-29
12.9 Reagent Inventory Alarm Limit ...................................................................................................... 12-30
12.9.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-30
12.9.2 Setting up Reagent Inventory Alarm Limit...................................................................... 12-31
12.10 Startup Prime ................................................................................................................................ 12-31
12.10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 12-31
12.10.2 Defining/Modifying ISE Startup Prime Times .............................................................. 12-32
12.11 Daily Maintenance ........................................................................................................................ 12-33
12.11.1 Daily Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 12-33
12.12 Troubleshooting ISE Module........................................................................................................ 12-33
12.12.1 Troubleshooting ISE Module......................................................................................... 12-33
13 Use of Bar Code ···············································································13-1

13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 13-1
13.2 Sample Bar Code Reader.................................................................................................................. 13-1
13.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 13-1
13.2.2 Sample Bar Code Setup ..................................................................................................... 13-2
13.2.3 Programming Bar-Coded Routine Samples ....................................................................... 13-3
13.2.4 Programming Bar-Coded STAT Samples .......................................................................... 13-6
13.2.5 Adding Bar-Coded Samples............................................................................................. 13-12
13.2.6 Rerunning Bar-Coded Samples........................................................................................ 13-13
13.2.7 Results Recall .................................................................................................................. 13-14
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13.2.8 Recalling Current Results ................................................................................................ 13-15

13.3 Reagent Bar Code Reader............................................................................................................... 13-16
13.3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13-16
13.3.2 Reagent Bar Code Setup .................................................................................................. 13-17
13.3.3 Loading Bar-Coded Reagents .......................................................................................... 13-18
13.4 Bar Code Reader Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 13-20
13.4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13-20
13.4.2 Cleaning Sample Bar Code Scanning Window................................................................ 13-20
13.4.3 Cleaning Reagent Bar Code Scanning Window .............................................................. 13-20
13.5 Troubleshooting Bar Code Reader.................................................................................................. 13-20
14 LIS and RMS ····················································································14-1
14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2 Host Communication ........................................................................................................................ 14-1
14.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-1
14.2.2 Connection between PC and LIS Host............................................................................... 14-2
14.2.3 Host Communication Parameters ...................................................................................... 14-2
14.2.4 Defining Chemistry Code .................................................................................................. 14-4
14.3 Programming Samples with LIS Host .............................................................................................. 14-5
14.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-5
14.3.2 Programming Functions..................................................................................................... 14-5
14.4 Result Transmission.......................................................................................................................... 14-9
14.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-9
14.4.2 Result Transmission Setup............................................................................................... 14-10
14.4.3 Manually Sending Results to LIS Host............................................................................ 14-11
14.5 Troubleshooting LIS ....................................................................................................................... 14-11
14.6 Use of RMS .................................................................................................................................... 14-12
14.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 14-12
14.6.2 Connection between PC and RMS................................................................................... 14-12
14.6.3 Troubleshooting RMS...................................................................................................... 14-13
Contents ·································································································I
15 Diagnostics ·····················································································15-1
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 15-1
15.2 Diagnostics of Sample System ......................................................................................................... 15-1
15.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 15-1
15.2.2 Sample Probe Level Sense Test ......................................................................................... 15-1
16 Maintenance ···················································································16-1
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-1
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16.1.2 Consumables...................................................................................................................... 16-2

16.1.3 Tools Required for Maintenance........................................................................................ 16-4
16.2 Biochemistry Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 16-5
16.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-5
16.2.2 Biochemistry Maintenance Screen Overview.................................................................... 16-6
16.3 ISE Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 16-7
16.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-7
16.3.2 ISE Maintenance Screen Overview ................................................................................... 16-7
16.4 Scheduled Maintenance Log............................................................................................................. 16-8
16.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-8
16.4.2 Maintenance Schedule ....................................................................................................... 16-9
16.4.3 Scheduled Maintenance Procedures .................................................................................. 16-9
16.4.4 Maintenance Log Sheet ................................................................................................... 16-11
16.4.5 Scheduled Maintenance Screen Overview....................................................................... 16-14
16.5 Daily Maintenance.......................................................................................................................... 16-17
16.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 16-17
16.5.2 Check Probes/Mixers....................................................................................................... 16-17
16.5.3 Check Wash Wells............................................................................................................ 16-19
16.5.4 Check Sample/Reagent Syringes ..................................................................................... 16-21
16.5.5 Check Deionized Water ................................................................................................... 16-22
16.5.6 Check Waste..................................................................................................................... 16-23
16.5.7 Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash Solution.................................................................... 16-24
16.5.8 Clean Electrodes .............................................................................................................. 16-25
16.6 Weekly Maintenance....................................................................................................................... 16-27
16.6.1 Clean Sample/Reagent Probes Exterior ........................................................................... 16-27
16.6.2 Clean Mixers.................................................................................................................... 16-28
16.6.3 Diluted Wash.................................................................................................................... 16-30
16.6.4 Cuvette Check.................................................................................................................. 16-32
16.6.5 Lamp Check..................................................................................................................... 16-36
16.7 Two-Week Maintenance ................................................................................................................. 16-39
16.7.1 Clean ISE Tubes............................................................................................................... 16-39
16.8 Monthly Maintenance..................................................................................................................... 16-41
16.8.1 Clean Wash Wells ............................................................................................................ 16-41
16.8.2 Clean Rotors .................................................................................................................... 16-42
16.8.3 Clean Wash Station .......................................................................................................... 16-44
16.8.4 Clean Filter Core.............................................................................................................. 16-45
16.8.5 Clean Dust Screens .......................................................................................................... 16-48
16.9 Three-Month Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 16-51
16.9.1 Replace Syringe Plunger Assembly ................................................................................. 16-51
16.9.2 Clean DI Water Tank........................................................................................................ 16-54
16.9.3 Replace Filter Core .......................................................................................................... 16-57
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16.10 Six-Month Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 16-58

16.10.1 Replace Lamp ................................................................................................................ 16-58
16.10.2 Replace Water Inlet Filter .............................................................................................. 16-61
16.11 As-Needed/As-Required Maintenance.......................................................................................... 16-62
16.11.1 Clean Analyzer Panels ................................................................................................... 16-62
16.11.2 Clean Sample Carousel .................................................................................................. 16-63
16.11.3 Clean Sample Probe Interior .......................................................................................... 16-64
16.11.4 Clean Probe R1/R2 Interior............................................................................................ 16-69
16.11.5 Replace Sample Probe ................................................................................................... 16-70
16.11.6 Replace Probe R1/R2 ..................................................................................................... 16-73
16.11.7 Replace Sample Mixers ................................................................................................. 16-75
16.11.8 Replace Reagent Mixers ................................................................................................ 16-76
16.11.9 Remove Air Bubbles in Syringes ................................................................................... 16-78
16.11.10 Clean Cuvettes ............................................................................................................. 16-80
16.11.11 Replace Cuvette ........................................................................................................... 16-83
16.11.12 Diluted Wash Probes/Mixers........................................................................................ 16-87
16.11.13 Clean SIC and Drain Outlet ......................................................................................... 16-88
16.11.14 Replace ISE Electrode ................................................................................................. 16-90
16.11.15 Water Prime.................................................................................................................. 16-93
16.11.16 Store Electrodes ........................................................................................................... 16-95
17 Alarms and Troubleshooting ································································17-1
17.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2 Classification of Logs ....................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 17-1
17.2.2 Error Logs.......................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2.3 Edit Logs............................................................................................................................ 17-5
17.3 Viewing and Handling Logs ............................................................................................................. 17-5
17.3.1 Description of Error Log Screen........................................................................................ 17-6
17.3.2 Description of Edit Log Screen.......................................................................................... 17-6
17.3.3 Recalling Logs ................................................................................................................... 17-7
17.3.4 Refreshing Logs................................................................................................................. 17-8
17.3.5 Clearing Logs..................................................................................................................... 17-8
17.3.6 Archiving Logs .................................................................................................................. 17-9
17.3.7 Printing Logs ................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.4 Error Troubleshooting..................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.4.2 Error Indications .............................................................................................................. 17-10
17.4.3 Identifying Errors............................................................................................................. 17-12
17.5 Data Alarm...................................................................................................................................... 17-12
17.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 17-12
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17.5.2 Result Flags ..................................................................................................................... 17-13

17.6 Error Messages and Corrective Actions.......................................................................................... 17-20
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1 System Description
1.1 Overview
This chapter describes the system in its hardware structure, software screen, installation
requirements and procedures, as well as technical specifications. After reading this chapter,
you will understand the structure, functions and characteristics of the system.
1.2 Installation Requirements and Procedure
1.2.1 Installation Requirements
CAUTION
Install the instrument in a place meeting the requirements presented in this section; otherwise,
it will not perform as promised.
Installation environment
• The system is for indoor use only.
• The bearing platform (or ground) should be level (with gradient less than 1/200).
• The bearing platform (or ground) should be able to support at least 450Kg weight.
• The installation site should be well ventilated.
• The installation site should be free of dust.
• The installation side should not be in direct sun.
• The installation site should be kept away from a heat or draft source.
• The installation site should be free of corrosive gas and flammable gas.
• The bearing platform (of ground) should be free of vibration.
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• The installation site should be kept away from large noise and power supply interference.
• Keep the system away from brush-type motors and electrical contact device that is
frequently switched on and off.
• Do not use such devices as mobile phones and radio transmitter near the system.
• The system should be installed in a place with altitude height less than 2000 meters.
Otherwise, an external air pump should be employed.
Power supply
• Connect the system to a power supply meeting the requirements specified in this manual.
For more information, refer to 1.6.2 Power supply (page 1-47).
• The system is provided with a three-wire power cord, which has good grounding
performance.
• The system should be connected to a properly-grounded power socket.
• Grounding voltage must be configured.
WARNING
Make sure the power socket is grounded correctly. Improper grounding may lead to electric
shock or equipment damage. Check if the power sockets outputs voltage meeting the specified
requirements and has a proper fuse installed.
Temperature and humidity

• Ambient temperature: 15°C-30°C
• Relative humidity: 35%-85%, without condensation.
CAUTION
Operating the system in an environment other than the specified may lead to unreliable
test results. If the temperature or relative humidity does not meet the above-mentioned
requirements, use air-conditioning equipment.
Water supply and drainage

• The supplied water must meet the requirements of CLSI type II.
CAUTION
The supplied water must meet the requirements of CLSI type II; otherwise insufficiently
purified water may result in misleading test results.
• Flow: no less than 35L/H for continuous flow, and 2L/M for transient peak flow.
• If you use water supply equipment, make sure that the water supply pressure is within
49kPa-392kPa and the length of the inlet tubing is no longer than 10m.
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Figure 1.1 Connecting instrument with water supply equipment
Chemistry analyzer
Maximum of 1200mm
High-conc waste sensor

High-conc waste
1 2
3 4
Low-conc waste DI water Inlet filter
5 6
7 8 9
High-concentration Water supply

waste tank equipment
Drain outlet
• Make sure that the outlet is no less than 50mm wide and no greater than 100mm high,
and the length of the waste tubing does not exceed 5 meters.
BIOHAZARD
Dispose of the waste liquid according to the local regulations.
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Space and accessibility requirements

Install the instrument according to the clearance requirements as shown in the figure below.
Figure 1.2 System clearances
Wall
At least 0.7m
Maximum of 3m
Operation
Unit
Analyzing
0.85m
Unit
1.58m
At least 0.5m
At least 0.5m At least 0.5m
Fluidic connection requirements

After installing the instrument, connect it with the fluidic components as instructed in the
figure below. If you use water-purifying equipment, make sure that the water supply pressure
is within 49kPa-392kPa and the length of the inlet tubing is no longer than 10m. Make sure
that the outlet is no less than 50mm wide and no greater than 100mm high, and the length of
the waste tubing does not exceed 5 meters.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
CAUTION
When connecting the tubes, exercise caution to avoid folding or pressing them.
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Figure 1.3 Fluidic connection diagram
High concentration waste

level sensor
High concentration waste Waste tank
Vacuum pump control
Chemistry analyzer Vacuum pump

Vacuum pump
FIL01 Drain
outlet
Low concentration waste
Water supply module
Water tank
OUT1 OUT2 IN
V01
Water inlet
FIL01
Water unit
1.2.2 Installation Procedure
WARNING
The system should be installed only by technicians of or authorized by our company.
The system should be installed by technicians of or authorized by our company. Before the
technicians arrive, prepare a proper site to install the system.
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Before installation
When you receive the package, check it carefully. If you find any signs of mishandling or
damage, file a claim immediately with our Customer Service Department or your local
distributor.
After opening the package, check the delivered goods against the packing list, and then
visually check the system appearance. If you find anything missing or damaged, alert our
Customer Service Department or your local distributor immediately.
System relocation
If you want to relocate your system, contact our Customer Service Department or your local
distributor.
1.3 Hardware Structure
1.3.1 System Overview

The chemistry analyzer consists of the analyzing unit (analyzer), operation unit (computer),
output unit (printer), accessories and consumables.
The analyzing unit, the analyzer, determines various clinical chemistries in samples and
displays the test results. It is composed of the following components:
• Sample handling system
• Reagent handling system
• Reaction system
• Cuvette wash station
• Photometric system
• Mixer assembly
The operation unit, a computer configured with the operating software, controls the
analyzing unit to finish tests and produce test results.
The output unit is a printer used to print out test results and other data.
Accessories and consumables are components that are required for sample processing and
should be replenished regularly.
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Figure 1.4 Front view 1
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（2）（13）
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（3）
（4）（5）（6）（7）（8）（9）（10）（11）

1. Probe R2 8. Sample probe
2. Probe R1 9. Sample carousel
3. Reagent carousel 10. Sample load button for sample carousel inner
circle
4. Reagent load button for reagent carousel inner 11. Sample load button for sample carousel outer
ring circle
5. Reagent load button for reagent carousel outer 12. Position for sample probe wash solution (D3)
ring
6. Reaction carousel 13. Reagent mixer assembly
7. ISE sample injection port
Figure 1.5 Front view 2
（6）
（1）
（2）
（3）（4）（5）

1. Reagent mixer assembly 4. Probe R2
2. Cuvette wash station 5. Reagent carousel
3. Sample mixer assembly 6. Shielding cover
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Figure 1.6 Rear view
（12）
（11）
（1）（10）
（9）
（8）
（2）（3）（4）（5）（6）（7）
1. Handle 7. Power jack

2. Radiating fan 8. Main power switch
3. Fluidic interfaces 9. Network port
4. Radiating fan 10. Serial port
5. Dust screen 11. Handle
6. Radiating fan 12. Handle
1.3.2 Sample Handling System

The sample handling system is used to hold samples and provides them for analysis. It
consists of the following assemblies:
• Sample carousel assembly
• Sample load button
• Sample bar code reader
• Sample dispenser assembly
• Sample containers
Sample carousel assembly

The sample carousel is a turntable located on right side of the analyzer panel. It holds sample
tubes and carries each of them to the sample aspirate position for aspirating.
The sample carousel is composed of the outer carousel and inner carousel, which are coaxial
but driven separately. Each carousel has two rings, and 140 positions in total are provided by
the four rings. The outer carousel contains 90 positions, 45 on each ring; the inner carousel
contains 50 positions, 25 on each ring. The third ring is numbered from 91 to 115, and the
fourth ring contains S1-S17 (No.116 to 132 for calibrators), C1-C6 (No.133-138 for controls),
D4 (No.139 for ISE wash solution) and W (No.140 for physiological saline). The four rings
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are numbered the first, the second, the third and the fourth from the outside inwards.
• The first three rings are equipped with a bar code reader and used to hold routine and
STAT samples. STAT samples are indicated with the letter “E”.
• The fourth ring is intended for calibrators and controls (respectively indicated by letters
“S” and “C”), and also holds routine and STAT samples. This ring provides a
refrigerating environment and does not support bar code scanning. Position D4 (No.139)
is intended for ISE wash solution and position W2 (No.140) for physiological saline used
for reagent blank measurement.
• Position D3, located on the upper-left corner of the sample carousel, is intended for
sample probe wash solution.
All positions on the sample carousel other than positions D4(No.139) and W2(No.140) can be
used to hold samples, calibrators and controls.
Figure 1.7 Sample carousel
（1）（2）（3）（4）
1. First ring 3. Third ring

2. Second ring 4. Fourth ring
The inner and outer carousels are covered with separate covers, and only the right-side one
will be removed to place samples. To place samples when the protective shield is lowered
down, remove the right-side sample carousel cover without raising up the protection shield.
When the systems is analyzing or in standby status, please keep the fourth ring closed for
better refrigeration effects.
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Figure 1.8 Sample carousel covers
（1）（2）（3）

1. Left cover (shared by the first, second and third 3. Right cover (shared by the first, second and third
rings) rings)
2. Middle cover (used for the fourth ring)
Sample load button

The sample load button located on the lower-right corner of the sample carousel indicates the
rotating status of the sample carousel and controls its rotating action. There are two sample
load buttons available, the left one for the inner carousel and the right one for the outer
carousel.
Figure 1.9 Sample load buttons
（1）（2）
1. Sample load button for inner carousel

2. Sample load button for outer carousel
When the sample load button is pressed in any of the following conditions, the corresponding
sample carousel will rotate counterclockwise for 1/4 circle. The two load buttons are disabled
in other circumstances.
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• The system status is Standby.

• The system status is Sample Stop.
• The system status is Running, but the sample carousel to be rotated have no tests that
need samples to be aspirated.
The sample load buttons are indicators and have the following states:
• Flash: indicates that the corresponding carousel is rotating or is going to rotate.
• ON: indicates that the corresponding carousel is stopped for sample aspirating.
• OFF: indicates that the corresponding carousel has no sample being aspirated and will
not rotate in the next two periods.
Sample bar code reader

The sample bar code reader is an optional module and used to obtain sample information
through reading a sample bar code. For more information, refer to 1.4.3 Built-in Sample Bar
Code Reader (page 1-26).
Sample dispenser assembly

The sample dispenser assembly located on the left side of the sample carousel is composed of
the sample probe, probe arm, probe rotor, syringe and related tubing. It aspirates the specified
amount of sample from a sample tube and then dispenses it into a cuvette for reaction and
analysis.
Figure 1.10 Sample dispenser assembly
（1）（2）（3）（4）
1. Sample probe 3. Sample probe arm

2. Sample probe wash well 4. Sample probe rotor
Sample probe
The system has one sample probe, which aspirates the specified amount of sample for
different type of chemistries:
• Biochemical chemistries: 1.5μl-35μL, with increment of 0.1μL.
• ISE chemistries: 22μL.
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The sample probe is capable not only of aspirating sample but also of the following functions:
• Clog detection: checks the sample probe for blockage. When detecting blockage, the
system produces a warning and prompts you with the next step.
• Horizontal obstruction detection: detects obstacles in the horizontal direction. When
the sample probe collides with an obstacle in the horizontal direction, the auto guard
system is started to prevent the sample probe from being damaged.
• Vertical obstruction detection: detects obstacles in the vertical direction. When the
sample probe collides with an obstacle in the vertical direction, the auto guard system is
started to prevent the sample probe from being damaged.
• Level detection and tracking: detects the sample level and determines the depth of
lowering down into the sample based on the specified aspirate volume.
WARNING
When the system is in operation, do not place any part of your body or any obstacle in the
route where the sample probe arm moves; otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage
may be caused.
Sample probe washing
The sample probe is cleaned in its wash well with preheated water spraying its interior and
exterior from two opposite directions.
Sample syringe
The sample syringe is located behind the right door of the analyzing unit. When you open the
right door, you will see three syringes. The syringe on the right is intended for sample
aspirating and dispensing.
Figure 1.11 Sample syringe
（1）
1. Sample syringe
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Sample containers
Sample containers are used to hold samples. The four rings of the sample carousel support
different types of sample container.
The first and the second rings are compatible with the following sample containers:
• Microtube: Mindray sample cup
• Primary tube or plastic tube: Φ12×68.5mm, Φ12×99mm, Φ12.7×75mm, Φ12.7×100mm,
Φ13×75mm, Φ13×95mm, and Φ13×100mm.
The third ring is compatible with the following sample containers:
• Primary tube or plastic tube: Φ12×68.5mm, Φ12×99mm, Φ12.7×75mm, Φ12.7×100mm,
Φ13×75mm, Φ13×95mm, Φ13×100mm, Φ16.5×92mm, Φ16×75mm and Φ16×100mm.
The fourth ring is compatible with the following sample containers:
Sample tubes varying in specification requires different minimum sample volumes. Each
sample tube must contain the minimum amount of sample; otherwise, correct aspirating
cannot be ensured. The minimum sample volume is the sum of the minimum sample volume
for analysis and the dead volume of the sample container.
The table below shows the dead volume of each type of sample container.
Sample Container Specification Dead Volume

Sample tube Φ14×25mm, 0.5ml 50μl
Φ14×25mm, 2ml 150μl
Φ12×37mm, 2ml 100μl
Primary tube or plastic Φ12×68.5 mm 8mm more over the unacceptable
tube Φ12×99 mm sample level height
Φ12.7×75 mm
Φ12.7×100 mm
Φ13×75 mm
Φ13×95 mm
Φ13×100 mm
Φ16.5×92mm
Φ16×75mm
Φ16×100mm
1.3.3 Reagent Handling System

The reagent handling system is used to hold reagents and provides them for reacting with
samples. It consists of the following assemblies:
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• Reagent carousel assembly

• Reagent load button
• Reagent bar code reader
• Reagent dispenser assembly
Reagent carousel assembly

The reagent carousel is a turntable located on left side of the analyzer panel. It holds reagent
bottles and carries each of them to the reagent aspirate position for aspirating.
The reagent carousel contains 120 positions in total, all of which support bar code scanning. It
is composed of the outer ring (R1 carousel) and the inner ring (R2 carousel), which are
coaxial but driven separately. The outer ring provides 70 positions for R1 and R3 reagents,
among which position W1 (No.69) are intended for physiological saline used to dilute sample
and position D1 (No.70) for probe R1 wash solution. The inner ring provides 50 positions for
R2 and R4 reagents, and position D2 (No.50) is used to hold probe R2 wash solution.
The reagent carousel provides a refrigerating environment which is constant within 2°C-8°C
for 24 hours a day. The reagents stored in such environment can be kept stable with little
volatilization.
Figure 1.12 Reagent carousel
（1）（2）
1. Reagent carousel cover
2. Reagent carousel
CAUTION
Ensure that the reagent carousel is closed while the system is analyzing. Opening the reagent
carousel cover during analyzing will abort the analysis and invalidate the tests that are
running.
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Reagent load button

The reagent load button located on the lower-right corner of the reagent carousel is used to
rotate the reagent carousel. There are two reagent load buttons available, the left one for the
inner ring and the right one for the outer ring. When the reagent load button is pressed, the
corresponding ring will rotate counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.
The button works only when the reagent carousel is opened.
Figure 1.13 Reagent load button
（1）（2）
1. Reagent load button for inner ring

2. Reagent load button for outer ring
Reagent bar code reader

The built-in reagent bar code reader located on the lower-left inside the reagent carousel
consists of the following components:
• Reagent bar code reader
• Bar code label
• Hardware and software to control bar code scanning
When the reagent carousel cover is closed after reagent bottles are loaded, the system scans
automatically all reagents positions to reader reagent information and then displays it on the
screen.
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Figure 1.14 Reagent bar code scanning window

（1）
1. Reagent bar code scanning window
WARNING
The light radiated from the reagent bar code reader may hurt your eyes. Do not stare into the
laser beam coming from the reagent bar code reader.
Reagent dispenser assembly

The sample dispenser assembly located on the right side of the reagent carousel consists of the
reagent probe, probe arm, probe rotor, syringes and related tubing. It aspirates the specified
amount of reagent from a reagent bottle and then dispenses it into a cuvette for reaction and
analysis.
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Figure 1.15 Reagent dispenser assembly
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（2）（8）
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（3）（4）（5）（6）
1. Probe R2 arm 5. Probe R1 wash well

2. Probe R2 rotor 6. Probe R1
3. Probe R2 7. Probe R1 rotor
4. Probe R2 wash well 8. Probe R1 arm
Reagent probe
The system has two reagent probes: probe R1 and probe R2. The former is used to
aspirate/dispense R1 and R3 reagents, and the latter to aspirate/dispense R2 and R4 reagents.
The two probes aspirate reagent within the following range:
• R1 and R3: 15μl-300μl, with increment of 0.5μl
• R2 and R4: 15μl-300μl, with increment of 0.5μl
The reagent probes are capable not only of aspirating reagent but also of the following
functions:
• Horizontal obstruction detection: detects obstacles in the horizontal direction. When
the reagent probe collides with an obstacle in the horizontal direction, the auto guard
system is started to prevent the reagent probe from being damaged.
• Vertical obstruction detection: detects obstacles in the vertical direction. When the
reagent probe collides with an obstacle in the vertical direction, the auto guard system is
started to prevent the reagent probe from being damaged.
• Level detection and tracking: detects the reagent level and determines the depth of
lowering down into the reagent based on the specified aspirate volume.
WARNING
When the system is in operation, do not place any part of your body or any obstacle in the
route where the reagent probe arm moves; otherwise, personal injury or equipment damage
may be caused.
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Reagent probe washing

The reagent probe is cleaned in its wash well with preheated water spraying its interior and
exterior from two opposite directions.
Reagent syringe
The reagent syringe is located behind the right door of the analyzing unit. When you open the
right door, you will see three syringes. The two syringes on the left are intended for reagent
aspirating and dispensing.
Figure 1.16 Reagent syringe
（1）（2）
1. R1 syringe
2. R2 syringe
R1 syringe is used to aspirate/dispense R1 and R3, and R2 syringe to aspirate/dispense R2 and
R4.
Reagent bottle
The reagent carousel is compatible with 20ml and 62ml reagent bottles. Only one reagent
bottle can be held in each reagent position.
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Figure 1.17 20ml reagent bottle
Figure 1.18 62ml reagent bottle
1.3.4 Reaction System

The reaction system is composed of the reaction carousel and cuvettes. It holds reaction
cuvettes and provides an appropriate and steady environment for reaction mixture, which is
transmitted to the photometric position for signal detecting and absorbance calculation.
Reaction carousel
The reaction carousel is a turntable located in the middle of the analyzer panel and provides
165 positions for cuvettes. It holds reaction cuvettes and transmits each of them to the
photometric position for signal detecting and absorbance calculation.
The reaction carousel is capable of temperature control and provides a constant environment
at 37±0.3°C with fluctuation of ±0.1°C.
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Figure 1.19 Reaction carousel
（1）（2）
1. Reaction carousel
2. Reaction cuvette
Reaction cuvette
The reaction cuvette is made from permanent glass and used to hold reaction mixture for
photometric measuring. The light pathlength of the cuvette is 5mm, and its inside dimension
is 5mm(length)*5mm(depth)*29mm(height). The total volume of reaction mixture should be
within 100μl-360μl.
When finishing a test, the system washes and dries the cuvette automatically for later use.
1.3.5 Cuvette Wash Station

The system provides an eight-phase auto wash function, through which the cuvettes are
washed via eight wash probes when a test is finished. The cuvette wash station consists of the
wash probes, elevating motor and related tubing. The wash probes driven by the elevating
motor to go up and down during each wash phase dispenses and aspirates wash solution in the
cuvette to finish washing.
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Figure 1.20 Cuvette wash station
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（1）（3）（4）

（2）（5）
（6）（7）
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1. Wash probe 1 7. Wipe block
2. Wash probe 2 8. Wipe block
3. Wash probe 3 9. Wash probe 7
4. Wash probe 4 10. Wash probe 8
5. Wash probe 5 11. Cuvette wash station
6. Wash probe 6
The cuvette wash station cleans the cuvettes with wash solution and Deionized water in eight
phases, which are divided as follows:
• Phase 1 and 2: the cuvette is washed with diluted wash solution
• Phase 3 to 6: the cuvette is rinsed with deionized water
• Phase 7 and 8: the cuvette is dried and wiped
The cuvette is washed and rinsed with preheated diluted wash solution and deionized water in
phase 1 to 6. After the washing, the waste fluid is discharged in two flows: high-concentration
waste and low-concentration waste. The system is capable of detecting the waste fluid level
and produces an alarm when detecting excessive waste.
1.3.6 Photometric System

The photometric system located inside of the analyzing unit measures the absorbance of the
reaction mixture in the cuvette. The photometric system, composed of the photometer
assembly and the signal detection assembly, measures the light transmitted through the
reaction mixture and then converts the light change signal into electrical signal, which reflects
the change of the light intensity.
The photometer assembly, which consists of the light source, colorimetric component and
optical component, provides sufficient monochromatic light and reliable colorimetric
structure.
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The signal detection assembly consists of the AD conversion component and the AD signal
collection component. It converts the monochromatic light transmitted through the reaction
mixture into an electrical signal, which is amplified and output as photometric data and then
sent to the corresponding control unit for absorbance calculating.
The table below shows the main technical parameters of the photometric system.
Table 1.1 Specifications of photometric system

Name Value
Light source Tungsten-halogen lamp, 12V/20W
Colorimetric Reaction cuvette
component
Light transmission Holographic concave flat-field gratings
component
Light transmission Reversed optics
mode
Signal detector Photodiode array
Measuring wavelength 12 wavelengths: 340nm, 380nm, 412nm,
450nm, 505nm, 546nm, 570nm, 605nm, 660nm,
700nm, 740nm and 800nm
Wavelength accuracy ±2nm
Measurement range 0-3.4A
Full width at half <10nm
maximum (FWHM)
1.3.7 Mixer Assembly

The mixer assembly, consisting of the sample mixer assembly and the reagent mixer assembly,
is used to stir the reaction mixture when sample/R3 and R2/R4 are dispensed into the cuvette.
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Sample mixer assembly

Figure 1.21 Sample mixer assembly
（1）（2）（3）（4）
1. Sample mixer 3. Sample mixer

2. Mixer rotor 4. Mixer arm
The sample mixer assembly located at the upper-left corner of the reaction disk stirs the
reaction mixture when sample and R3 are dispensed. There are three sample mixers in total,
which work in three phases:
• Phase 1 and 2: the mixers are washed with deionized water
• Phase 3: the mixers stir the reaction mixture
In every period only one mixer stirs while the other two are being washed.
Sample mixer washing:
There are two wash wells to clean sample mixers in two phases.
After stirring, the sample mixer moves to the two wash wells for cleaning.
Stirring sample:
The sample mixer stirs the reaction mixture in horizontal and vertical directions and is able to
detect the rotation speed while stirring.
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Reagent mixer assembly

Figure 1.22 Reagent mixer assembly
（1）（2）（3）（4）

1. Reagent mixer 3. Reagent mixer
2. Mixer rotor 4. Mixer arm
The reagent mixer assembly located at the upper-right corner of the reaction disk stirs the
reaction mixture when R2 and R4 are dispensed. There are three reagent mixers in total,
which work in three phases:
• Phase 1 and 2: the mixers are washed with deionized water
• Phase 3: the mixers stir the reaction mixture
In every period only one mixer stirs while the other two are being washed.
Reagent mixer washing:
There are two wash wells to clean reagent mixers in two phases.
After stirring, the reagent mixer moves to the two wash wells for cleaning.
Stirring reagent:
The reagent mixer stirs the reaction mixture in horizontal and vertical directions and is able to
detect the rotation speed while stirring.
1.3.8 Operation Unit

The operation unit is a computer configured with the operating software. It consists of the
touchscreen, computer, keyboard and mouse.
1.3.9 Output Unit

The output unit is a printer used to print out test results and other data. The system supports
three types of printer, which include inkjet printer, laser printer and stylus printer.
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1.3.10 Accessories and Consumables

Accessories and consumables are replenishable components required to run tests and should
be checked regularly for refilling and replacement.
Please use the accessories and consumables manufactured or recommended by our company
in order to achieve the promised system performance. If needed, contact our customer service
department or your local distributor.
For more information about accessories and consumables, refer to 16.1.2 Consumables (page
16-2).
1.3.11 Data Management Software

The Data Management Software is used to deal with test data of chemistry analyzers and can
meet the demands of data processing in clinical laboratories. The Data Management Software
is allowed to connect with multiple chemistry analyzers. As a data management center, it
possesses an independent database to provide data support for user ends, such as clinical
professionals, instruments, administrators, etc, and is capable of managing and printing test
results.
The data management software is provided together with the instrument. If you already have a
LIS system and do not need the data management software, contact our customer service
The “LIS” in this manual can indicate either the data management software developed by our
company or a Laboratory Information System (LIS) that you have possessed. All LIS
functions of the instrument are applicable for bother the data management software and LIS.
1.4 Optional Modules
1.4.1 Introduction
Optional modules are not provided as standard configuration accompanying the instrument
when it is delivered. They can be configured according to your requirements. The following
modules are supplied:
• ISE module
• Built-in sample bar code reader
• Remote maintenance system (RMS)
• Water supply module
• External air pump
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1.4.2 ISE Module

The Ion-Selective Electrode (ISE) module consists of the Na+ electrode, K+ electrode, Cl-
electrode, reference electrode, sampling and measuring channel, syringe, heat stabilizer,
degassing unit and waste discharger. The ISE module measures the concentration of Na, K
and Cl in serum, plasma and diluted urine. The sample volume for measuring is 22μl. The
theory of measurement is indirect ion-selective electrode method.
Figure 1.23 ISE Module
（5）
（1）（2）（3）（4）
1. Degassing unit 4. Diluent syringe

2. Heat stabilizer 5. Electrodes and measuring channel
3. Waste discharger
1.4.3 Built-in Sample Bar Code Reader

The built-in sample bar code reader is located on the left inside the sample carousel. The first
three rings other than the fourth ring of the sample carousel from outside in support bar code
scanning. The sample bar code reader assembly consists of the following components:
• Sample bar code reader
• Bar code label
• Hardware and software to control bar code scanning
When sample tubes are loaded to the sample carousel, the system scans automatically the bar
code label on the sample tubes to read the sample information and then display it on the
screen.
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Figure 1.24 Sample bar code scanning window

（1）
1. Sample bar code scanning window
WARNING
The light radiated from the sample bar code reader may hurt your eyes. Do not stare into the
laser beam coming from the sample bar code reader.
1.4.4 RMS
The remote maintenance system (RMS) is intended for remote maintenance and diagnosis of
the system and for upgrading the software and chemistry parameters. The RMS communicates
with the operating software through the TCP/IP port with static IP address.
For the operating instructions of the RMS, refer to 14.6 Use of RMS (page 14-12).
1.4.5 Water Supply Module

The water supply module provides deionized water for the chemistry analyzer. When water is
required during the measuring process, the water supply module turns on the internal inlet
valve and transmits water while driven by the pneumatic pump; when water is not needed, the
water supply module turns off the internal inlet valve and cuts off the power supply of the
pneumatic pressure pump to stop supplying water.
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Figure 1.25 Water supply module
（1）（5）
（2）（3）（4）
1. Inlet 4. Pressure gauge

2. Air vent 5. Outlet
3. Ball valve
Rotate the handle clockwise to the vertical position
to turn on the ball valve and release the residual
pressure inside the module; rotate the handle
counterclockwise to the horizontal position to turn
off the ball valve. Please make sure the ball valve is
turned off when the system is analyzing.
Figure 1.26 Connecting instrument with water supply module
Chemistry analyzer
DI water tank
Fixed by tube
clamps
1 2
Water supply
3 4 inlet filter
5 6 7: Water inlet
DI water inlet 7 8 9 8: Air vent

Inlet filter
9: Water outlet
Water supply module
Sufficient deionized water should be prepared in the water tank when using the water supply
module. Make sure the water supply module is powered on before running. The module
should be powered off if not used for a long time.
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1.4.6 External Air Pump

When operated in a place with the altitude above 2,000m, the system may be degraded in its
liquid aspirating performance due to the decreased atmospheric pressure. In this situation, an
external air pump is required to assist the system with liquid aspiration.
Figure 1.27 Front view of the air pump
（1）
（2）
1. Pressure gauge
2. Dust screen
Figure 1.28 Rear view of the air pump
（1）
（3）
（2）
（4）
（5）
1. Gas connector 4. Power switch

2. Control interface 5. Power jack
3. Cooling fans
Before using the air pump, connect the gas connector and control interface with the
counterpart connectors on the rear panel of the analyzer; connect the air pump to the power
supply with the three-wire power cord. The air pump will be controlled by the analyzer when
powered on and requires no manual operations. When finishing all tests everyday, you are
recommended to power off the air pump.
The pointer of the pressure gauge is deviated from the 0 point when the air pump works
normally. If the pointer stops at the 0 point while the air pump is running, there must be
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something wrong with the air pump. Consult our customer service department or your local
distributor.
The air pump should be installed and adjusted only by the technicians of or authorized by our
company.
1.4.7 Other Optional Modules

For more information about other optional modules, contact our customer service department
or your local distributor.
1.5 Software Description
1.5.1 Main Screen

Figure 1.29 Main screen
(5)
(1)
(2) (4)
(3)
1. Status display area 4. Function window

2. Function buttons area 5. Shortcut icons area
3. Prompt message area
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Status display area

The status display area shows the status of analyzing, LIS connection, printer and system
date/time.
Table 1.2 Status display area

Status Indicator Description
Biochemistry/ISE This indicator appears on the left of the status display area. If
Biochemistry/ISE appears intact, the biochemistry module
and ISE module are enabled.
The status of the biochemistry system includes: Initializing,
Incubation, Standby, Running, Sample Load, Reagent Load,
Inventory Check, Pause, Stop, Restoring, Sleep, Wake Up,
Alignment, Maintenance, Diagnostics, SPT (System
Performance Test) and Shutdown.
The status of the ISE module includes: Standby, Running,
Sample Load, Reagent Load, Pause, Maintenance, Stop,
Restoring, Sleep, Wake Up, Alignment, Diagnostics, Priming
and Shutdown.
Analyzing time left This indicator appears in the middle of the status display
area. The time indicates how many minutes left the analysis
will be finished.
Sample Stop/Reagent This indicator appears on the right of the status display area.
Stop The time indicates how many minutes left the dispensing of
sample or reagent will be stopped.
LIS status
This indicator appears on the left of the status display area.
The following information is indicated:
• If appears in blue, the LIS host is connected and

online.
• If appears in grey, the LIS host is offline.

Printer status
This indicator appears on the left of the status display area. It
indicates the three status of the printer: available, unavailable
and printing.
• If the icon appears in grey, the printer is available but
performing no print tasks.
• If the icon appears, the printer is unavailable.

• If the icon appears in blue, the printer is printing.
Operator This indicator appears in the middle of the status display
area. It indicates the user who logs in the system.
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Status Indicator Description

Date and time This indicator appears on the right of the status display area.
It indicates the system date and time.
Function buttons area

The function buttons area contains the following buttons used to access various function
windows of the system:
• : used to program patient samples and control samples, and view sample carousel
status.
• : used to recall test results of patient samples and controls.
• : used to load reagents, define/edit calibrators, request calibrations and recall

calibration results.
• : used to define/edit controls and rules, recall QC results and summary.
• : used to execute instrument commands, set up chemistry and system parameters,

perform system maintenance and diagnostics, and view component status.
• : used to recall and handle error logs, deleting/editing logs and operation logs.
• : used to exit the system by sleeping, logging off or shutting down.
Prompt message area

The prompt message area contains two lines, the upper line displaying operation prompts for
screen controls and the lower line displaying error messages.
Function window
The function window contains options, buttons and other controls used to perform various
functions of the system.
Shortcut icons area

The shortcut icons area contains the following icons used to quickly access certain function
window or perform an operation:
• : Start icon. Select it to display the Start Conditions window, on which you are
allowed to start new analysis or resume early testing.
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• : Sample Stop icon. Select it to stop sample dispensing. And then you are allowed to
load new samples or replenish samples.
• : Emergency stop icon. Select it to stop all tests. All tests that are running will be
invalidated.
• : STAT icon. Select it to display the STAT Sample Program window, on which you
are enabled to program emergency samples quickly.
• : Online help icon. Select it to display the online help of the current window, where
you will find description of parameters and operations.
1.5.2 Function Buttons and Program Structure

On the left and top of the main screen, several buttons are designed providing access to each
of the major functional areas of the system. The overall program structure is shown on the
following pages.
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Figure 1.30 Program structure (Samples and Results)

Prev F4
Sample Demog F1 Next F5
Options F2 Discard F6
Save F7
Exit F8
Batch F3 OK
Cancel
Select Options F2
Rerun F4
Batch Exit F7
Close Save F8
Clear F5 Current Sample
Sample(s) with Following IDs
Sample List Search F1
List F6 Unpositioned F2
Print F7
Exit F8
Chemistry
List Print F7
Exit F8
Download F7 All Programmed Samples
Save F8 All Latest Samples
Sample(s) with Following ID(s)
Sample with Following Bar Code
Quality Prev F4 OK
Control Next F5 Cancel
Discard F7
Save F8
Status Search F1
Log F2
Release F3 Following Position(s)
Result F4 All Positions
Current Search F1 Prev F4

Results Refresh F2 Next F5
Demog F3 Discard F6
Save F7 Sample Blank F2
Exit F8 Prev F4
Reaction Next F6
Reac Curve F4
Curve Print F7
Rerun F5
Reaction Data Close F8
Options F6 Delete Results
Print F7 Edit Results
Host F8 Recall Rerun Results
Print Multiple-Sample Report
Close
History Search F1 Prev F4
Results Refresh F2 Next F5
Demog F3 Discard F6
Save F7 Sample Blank F2
Exit F8 Prev F4
Reaction Next F6
Reac Curve F4 Print F7
Curve
Rerun F5 Close F8
Reaction Data
Options F6 Delete Results
Print F7 Edit Results
Host F8 Recall Rerun Results
Print Multiple-Sample Report
Close
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Figure 1.31 Program structure (Reagent)

Rotate F1
Reagent/ Load F1 Unload F2
Calibration Prev F4
No Load F2
(ISE) Cal F5 Next F5
No Cal F6 Discard F6 Discard F6
Print F7 Calibration Setup Save F7 Save F7
Cal Options F8 Extend Calibration Time Close F8 Close F8
Rotate F1
Reagent/
Load F1 Unload F2
Calibration
Prev F4
(Biochemistry) Next F5
Discard F6
Save F7
Close F8
No Load F2 Check
Rgt Options F3 Check Reagent Inventory
Add Close
Load List F4 Reagent Set
Cal F5 Remove
No Cal F6 Close
Print F7 Calibration Setup Discard F6
Cal Options F8 Save F7
Close F8
Calibrator Definition Define F1
Extend Calibration Time Edit F2 Save
Calibration Override Dilute F3 Edit
Import F4 Delete
Delete F5 Close
Discard F6
Biochemistry Reagent F1 Save F7
Search F1 Prev F4
Calibration Close F8
Cal Curve F2 Next F5
Recalculate F6 Reac Curve F1
Discard F6
Save F7
Print F7 Close F8
Close F8
Sample Blank
Reac Curve F3 Reaction Curve
Prev F4
Reaction Data
Next F5
Save Print F7
Edit F4
Discard Close F8
Archive F5
Close
Trend F6 Graphic Trend Search F1

Tabular Trend Prev F4
Next F5
Print F7 Print F7
Close F8
ISE
Search F1
Calibration
Set Defaults F2
Calibrator F1
Cal Data F3
Reagent F2
Archive F5
Print F7
Close F8
Trend F6 Graphic Trend Search F1

Tabular Trend Prev F4
Next F5
Print F7 Print F7
Close F8
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Figure 1.32 Program Structure (QC)
Levey-Jennings Search F1
Chems F2
Prev F4
Next F5
Delete F6
Print F7
Twin-Plot Search F1
Chems F2
Prev F4
Next F5
Print F7
Results Search F1
Chems F2
Sort F3
Reac Curve F4 Reaction Curve Sample Blank F2
Comment F5 Reaction Data Prev F5
Archive F6 Next F6
Print F7 Print F7
Close F8
Summary Search F1
Chems F2
Print F7
Define
Setup Define F1
OK
Chems F2
Cancel
Rules F3 OK
Exit
Delete F6 Cancel
Discard F7 Exit
Save F8
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Figure 1.33 Program structure (Utilities, 1/2)

Commands Home
Pause
Stop Print
Wake Up
Dilute F1
Chemistries Define F1 Prev F4
Delete F2 Next F5
Discard F6 Add
Save F7 Add All
Close F8 Remove
Remove All
Config F3 Home
Up
Set Defaults F1
Down
Delete F2
Ref Range F4 End
Del All F3
OK Import
Prev F4
Cancel Export
Next F5
Options Exit
Discard F6
Save F7
Exit F8
Restore Defaults
Slope/Offset F5 Save
Discard
Close
Define F1
Calculations F6 Delete F2
Print F7
Close F8
Panels F7 Define F1
Delete F2
Print F7
Close F8
Carryover F8 Delete F5
Discard F6
Save F7
Close F8
System
Instrument F1 1. Sleep Setup
Setup
2. Mask/Unmask Chem
3. Sample Comment
4. Com Setup
5. Language
6. Version Upgrade
7. Version Info
8. Date/Time
9. QC Evaluation
10. Auto Release Sample
Exit
Print F3 Print Order

OK
Cancel
Bar Code F4 Sample Bar Code
Reagent Bar Code
OK
Cancel
Restore Defaults
Host F5
Connect
User F6 New
Save
Discard F7 Modify
Close
Save F8 Delete
Permission
Exit
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Figure 1.34 Program structure (Utilities, 2/2)

Scheduled Daily Check Probes/Mixers
Maintenance Check Wash Wells
Maintenance Maintenance
Check Sample/Reagent Syringes
(Continued) Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash Solution
Clean ISE Electrodes
Clean Sample/Reagent Probes Exterior

Weekly Clean Mixers
Diluted Wash
Cuvette Check
Lamp Check
2-Week Clean ISE Tubes
Clean Wash Wells

Monthly Clean Rotors Select All
Clean Cuvette Wash Station OK
Clean Filter Core Log
Clean Dust Screens History
Customize
3-Month Replace Sample/Reagent Syringe Delete
Plunger Assemblies Close
Clean DI Water Tank
Replace Filter Core
6-Month Replace Lamp
Replace Water Inlet Filter
Clean Sample Probe Interior
Other Clean Probe R1/R2 Interior
Replace Sample Probe
Replace Probe R1/R2
Replace Sample Mixers
Replace Reagent Mixers
Replace Cuvettes
Diluted Wash Probes/Mixers
Remove Air Bubbles
Clean SIC and Drain Outlet
Replace ISE Electrode
Water Prime
Biochemistry Home
Maintenance Probe/Mixer/Wash Well
Clean Probe Interior
Diluted Wash
Diluted Wash Probe/Mixer
Clean/Replace Probe
Replace Syringe
Remove Air Bubble
Prime Probe/Mixer
Auto Clean and Prime
Filter/Water Tank
Cuvette Check
Lamp Check
Replace Lamp
Replace Cuvette Clean Electrode
Close Clean Tube
Clean SIC/Drain Outlet
ISE Water Prime
Maintenance Replace Electrode
Buffer Prime
Drain Waste
Home
Close
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Figure 1.35 Program structure (Alarms, Exit and STAT)

Error
Search F1
Log
Refresh F2
Delete F3
Archive F4
Print F7
Edit Log Search F1

Refresh F2
Delete F3
Archive F4
Print F7
Log Off
Sleep
Shut Down
OK
Cancel
Demog F1 Prev F4
Next F5
STAT Discard F6
Save F7
Exit F8
Options F2
Chems F3 Set Defaults F3
Save F7 Save F7
Close F8 Close F8
1.5.3 Using a Mouse

Move
The mouse is presented on the screen in the form of pointer. Place the mouse on a flat
platform, and then move it to the make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select
or edit.
Select
Move the mouse to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit, and
then press the left mouse button and release it quickly. Pressing the left mouse button is
functionally equivalent to touching the screen.
Double-click
Move the mouse to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit, and
then quickly press the left mouse button twice and release it. Pressing the left mouse button
twice is functionally equivalent to touching the screen twice.
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Drag
Dragging is used to move the slider on a screen in order to choose a scale. Move the mouse to
make it stop over the slider, press and hold the left mouse button, move the mouse left and
right to adjust the slider to the desired scale.
Using a mouse in conjunction with a keyboard

Some lists on the screen allow you to select more than one object at one time, and you can
achieve this by using a mouse in conjunction with a keyboard. When selected, the objects will
be highlighted for easy identification.
Perform the following operations to select more than one object:
• To select discontinuous objects, press the left mouse button to select the first object,
press and hold the Ctrl key, use the mouse to select other desired objects, and then
release the Ctrl key.
• To select continuous objects, press the left mouse button to select the first object, press
and hold the Shift key, use the mouse to select the last object, and then release the Shift
key.
1.5.4 Using a Touchscreen

The system supports a touchscreen, by using which you are allowed to perform various
operations of measurement. The touchscreen can be operated in the following ways:
Move
Put your finger above the mouse pointer, and then move your finger to make the pointer stop
at the object that you want to select or edit.
Select
Move your finger to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit, touch
the screen and then release it quickly. Touching the screen is functionally equivalent to
pressing the left mouse button.
Double-click
Move your finger to make the pointer lap over the object that you want to select or edit,
quickly touch the screen twice and then release it. Quickly touching the screen twice is
functionally equivalent to pressing the left mouse button twice.
Drag
Dragging is used to move the slider on a screen in order to choose a scale. Move the mouse
pointer to make it stop over the slider, press and hold the screen, and then move the pointer
left and right to adjust the slider to the desired scale.
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Using a touchscreen in conjunction with a keyboard

Some lists on the screen allow you to select more than one object at one time, and you can
achieve this by using a touchscreen in conjunction with a keyboard. When selected, the
objects will be highlighted for easy identification.
Perform the following operations to select more than one object:
• To select discontinuous objects, touch the screen to select the first object, press and hold
the Ctrl key, touch the screen again to select other desired objects, and then release the
Ctrl key.
• To select continuous objects, touch the screen to select the first object, press and hold the
Shift key, touch the screen again to select the last object you desire, and then release the
Shift key.
1.5.5 Using Online Help

The system provides you with help information about the screens. If you do not understand a
parameter or an operation on a screen, you can go to the online help for relevant information.
Accessing the online help

Access the online help from the following screens:
• Select the icon on the upper right corner to display the help topic related to the
current screen.
Figure 1.36 Accessing the online help from the main screen
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• Select the icon in front of each maintenance instruction or item to display the
relevant operating instructions.
Figure 1.37 Accessing the online help from the Maintenance window
• Select the icon in front of each error log to display the corresponding topic.
Figure 1.38 Accessing the online help from the Error Log screen
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• Select the icon on a warning message window to display the corresponding

descriptions and solutions.
Figure 1.39 Accessing the online help from a warning message window
• Select the icon on an error message window to display the corresponding

Figure 1.40 Accessing the online help from an error message window
• Press the shortcut combination key Alt+F1 to display the topics related to the current
screen or window.
Viewing screen information

The online help document contains descriptions of parameters, operations, maintenance and
troubleshooting of the operating software. To view the information related to the current
screen or window, perform the following steps.
1. Access the online help in the following ways:
• Select the button on the upper right corner of the main screen, or press the
shortcut combination key Alt+F1.
• To perform maintenance operations, select the icon in front of the desired

maintenance procedure.
• To view details of an error log, select the icon in front of the error log.
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• To view details of an alarm message, select the icon on a warning or error

message window.
2. Read the help topics. Move the scroll bar on the right side of the help window to view
more information.
3. Select to close the help window.
Viewing other information

To view other information in the online help,
1. Select the icon on the upper right corner of the main screen, or press the shortcut
combination key Alt+F1.
2. Select the following tabs to view relevant information:
• Contents: to navigate through all topics of the online help.

• Index: to view topics related to the input keywords.
• Search: to view topics containing the input keywords.
• Favorites: to view your favorite topics.
3. Read the help topics. Move the scroll bar on the right side of the help window to view
more information.
4. Select to close the help window.
1.6 System Specifications
1.6.1 Technical Parameters

Throughput and reaction type
Table 1.3 Throughput and reaction type

Parameter Description
Throughput for routine 800 tests/hour for single-/double-reagent chemistries,
chemistries and 400 tests/hour for triple-/quadruple-reagent
chemistries
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Throughput for ISE 200 samples/hour, and 600 tests/hour (including K, Na,
chemistries Cl)
Routine and ISE chemistries 1200 tests/hour
Principles of analysis Colorimetry, turbidity, and ISE method
Reaction types Endpoint, fixed-time, and Kinetic
Reagent mode Supporting single-/double-/triple-/quadruple-reagent
tests
Wavelength Supporting double-wavelength mode
Sample handling system
Table 1.4 Specifications of the sample handling system

Sample carousel Composed of outer carousel and inner carousel, each
including two rings. 140 positions in total are provided.
Sample volume for routine 1.5μl-35μl, with increment of 0.1μl
chemistry
Sample volume for ISE 22μl
chemistry
Sample probe One sample probe available, featuring level detection,
horizontal/vertical obstruction detection, clog detection
and level tracking.
Sample probe washing The sample probe is cleaned in its wash well with
preheated water spraying its interior and exterior from
two opposite directions.
Emergent samples Emergent samples can be analyzed at any time with
highest priority.
Rerunning mode Supporting auto dilution and rerunning of samples, and
manual rerun.
Reagent handling system
Table 1.5 Specifications of the reagent handling system

Reagent carousel Composed of inner ring and outer ring, which are coaxial
but driven separately. The inner ring provides 70
positions fro R1 and R3, and the inner ring provides 50
positions for R2 and R4.
Reagent volume R1 and R3: 15μl-300μl, with increment of 0.5μl
R2 and R4: 15μl-300μl, with increment of 0.5μl
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Reagent probe Two reagent probes available for R1/R3 and R2/R4,
featuring level detection, horizontal/vertical obstruction
detection, and level tracking.
Reagent probe washing The reagent probe is cleaned in its wash well with
preheated water spraying its interior and exterior from
two opposite directions.
Mixer assembly
Table 1.6 Specifications of the mixer assembly

Mixer assembly Composed of the sample mixer assembly and reagent
mixer assembly, each providing 3 mixers, which rotate
and stop synchronously.
Mixer 6 mixers available, capable of detecting the rotation
speed while stirring.
Reaction system
Table 1.7 Specifications of the reaction system

Reaction carousel 165 positions available
Reaction temperature 37℃
Reaction cuvette Made from permanent glass. 5mm×5mm×29mm (length
× depth × height), light pathlength of 5mm, and volume
of 725ìl.
Reaction mixture volume 100μl-360μl
Photometric system
Table 1.8 Specifications of the photometric system

Light transmission mode Holographic concave flat-field gratings
Light source 12V/20W tungsten-halogen lamp
Measuring wavelength 12 wavelengths: 340nm, 380nm, 412nm, 450nm, 505nm,
546nm, 570nm, 605nm, 660nm, 700nm, 740nm and
800nm
Measuring period 18 seconds
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Water consumption
Less than 35L/H
1.6.2 Power supply

Table 1.9 Power supply
Power supply 110V:
110V/115V~, 60Hz
220V:
220V-240V~, 50Hz
220V/230V~, 60Hz
Voltage fluctuation ±10%
Line frequency ±3Hz
Input power Less than 3000VA
1.6.3 Environmental Requirements

Operating environmental
• Temperature: 15°C-30°C
• Relative humidity: 35%-85%, without condensation
• Altitude height: -400m-2000m (An external air pump is required for areas with altitude
height above 2000m.)
Storage environmental
• Temperature: 0°C-40°C
• Relative humidity: 30%-85%, without condensation
1.6.4 Dimensions and Weight

• Dimension: 1600mm(length)×850mm(depth)×1200mm(height)
• Weight: ≤450Kg
1.6.5 Input Device

• Keyboard (prepared by user)
• Mouse (prepared by user)
• Display monitor (prepared by user)
• Bar code reader
• RMS (communicating through the TCP/IP interface of static IP address)
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• LIS: HL7 and ASTM1394 (communicating through the TCP/IP interface of static IP
address)
1.6.6 Output Device

• Printer (prepared by user)
• Display monitor (prepared by user)
• RMS (communicating through the TCP/IP interface of static IP address)
• LIS: HL7 and ASTM1394 (communicating through the TCP/IP interface of static IP
address)
1.6.7 Noise and Fuse

Table 1.10 Noise and fuse
Noise Less than 65dBA
Fuse For 110V: 250V 30A
For 220V: 250V 13A
1.6.8 Communication Interfaces

Table 1.11 Communication interfaces
Analyzer Communicating with the operation unit through the
serial port
Operation unit Communicating with the analyzing unit and network
through the serial port
LIS/data management HL7 and ASTM1394, communicating through the
software TCP/IP interface of static IP address or the serial port
Remote maintenance system Communicating through the TCP/IP interface of static IP
(RMS) address
1.6.9 Safety Classification

Table 1.12 Safety classification
Electric shock protection I type equipment powered by external power supply
Overvoltage type Class II
Pollution degree 2
Device type Fixed device
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Work type Continuous
Protection against poisonous Common device
liquid
Sterilization method Not applicable
recommended by the
manufacturer
Safety degree (classified Not applicable to use in places with combustible
according to the use in anesthetic gases
environment where
combustible anesthetic gases
are mixed with air, oxygen or
nitro-monoxide)
1.6.10 EMC Requirements

This equipment complies with the emission and immunity requirements described in EN
61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-6:2006.
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2 General Operating Procedure
2.1 General Operating Procedure

Table 2.1 General operating procedure
Procedures Description Page
1. Check before powering on Check if the following components are Page 2-2
ready for analysis: water supply, power
supply, printing paper,
low-/high-concentration waste connection,
probes/mixers, concentrated/diluted wash
solution inventory.
2. Powering on Turn on the water inlet valve, switch on the Page 2-5
water supply module and analyzing unit,
and open the operating software.
3. Checking system status Check the status of the system, alarms, Page 2-7
reagent/calibration, maintenance and
subsystems.
4. Preparing reagents Prepare the biochemical reagents, ISE Page 2-12
reagents and wash solutions.
5. Calibration Request calibrations, prepare calibrators and Page 2-23
run calibration tests.
6. Quality Control Program, prepare and run control samples. Page 2-27
7. Programming routine Program, prepare and run routine samples. Page 2-30
samples
8. Programming STAT Run emergent and STAT samples Page 2-40
samples
9. Test status and analysis View reagent status, as well as the running Page 2-46
control status of calibrators, control samples,
routine samples and STAT samples, pause
and stop the analysis.
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Procedures Description Page

10. Daily maintenance Clean the ISE electrodes, sample and Page 2-50
reagent compartments, analyzer panel, etc.
11. Powering off Switch off the water supply and power Page 2-51
supply
12. Check after powering off Restore the reagent carousel cover, take out Page 2-51
the calibrators, controls and samples from
the sample carousel and store them
properly, clean the analyzer panels, and
empty the waste tank.
2.2 Check before Powering On
2.2.1 Checking Water Supply
1. Check the deionized water tank or other water reservoirs, and make sure that water can
be supplied continuously.
2. Check if the connections between the water supply, water supply module, and analyzer
are correct and tight, and the length of the inlet tubing does not exceed 10m.
3. Check if the water tubes are free of twists and leaks.
2.2.2 Checking Power Supply
1. Check if the power supply is available and can provide correct voltage:
• Power supply: 220V~, with fluctuation of ±10%

• Frequency: 50Hz/60Hz, with fluctuation of ±1%
• Input power: less than 3000VA
2. Check the connections among the analyzing unit, operation unit and printer. Make sure
the connections are correct and secure. Check the power cords of the analyzing unit,
operation unit and printer and make sure they are well connected to the power sockets.
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2.2.3 Checking Printing Paper

Check if sufficient printing paper is prepared in the printer. If not, refill the printing paper.
2.2.4 Checking Waste Tanks and Tubing

The waste fluid of the system is discharged in two flows: high-concentration waste and
low-concentration waste. The former is drained through the waste tank and then disposed
according to relevant regulations, or drained to the sewer; the latter is directly drained to the
sewer.
BIOHAZARD
While checking the waste tanks and tubing, wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
1. Check if the high-concentration waste tank has been emptied. If not, empty it.
High-concentration waste output: 3.5L/H (including ISE waste), or 2.9L/H (exclusive of

ISE waste).
2. Check if the low-concentration waste tubing is not bent and the sewer opening is lower
than the waste outlet of the system.

Figure 2.1 Connecting instrument with waste drainage facilities
Chemistry analyzer
Maximum of 1200mm
High-conc waste sensor

High-conc waste Water-purifying
equipment
1 2
3 4
Low-conc waste DI water
5 6
Inlet filter
High-conc waste tank
Drain outlet
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2.2.5 Checking Probes and Mixers

The sample probe, reagent probes and mixers are easy to be polluted or damaged. Check them
carefully for dirt and bend before powering on the system.
1. Check the sample probe for dirt and bend.
• If it is polluted, clean it.

• If it is bent, replace it.
2. Check the reagent probes for dirt and bend.
• If they are polluted, clean them.

• If they are bent, replace them.
3. Check the sample mixers for dirt and bend.

4. Check the reagent mixers for dirt and bend.

2.2.6 Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash Solution

Insufficient concentrated wash solution may terminate the measurements. For every 4,000
tests, the wash solution required is: 4000*2.4/50=192ml. A tank of concentrated wash solution
is 2L and can be used for analysis for 10 days. Please check and refill the concentrated wash
solution according to the consumption and tank volume.
1. Check the diluted wash solution placed on the analyzer panel and in sample and reagent
carousels. If necessary, fill more or replace the wash solution.
2. Open the front door of the analyzer and check the concentration wash solution. If
necessary, fill more or replace the wash solution.
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2.3 Powering On
2.3.1 Turning On Water Supply and Water Unit

Turn on the water supply and power on the water supply module, and make sure the water
entering the system is within 49kPa-392kPa.
For instructions of operating and maintaining the water supply module, refer to its operation
manual.
2.3.2 Powering On the System

After connecting correctly the system to the power sockets, switch on the power in the
sequence presented below:
1. Turn on the main power switch (at lower right corner of the system) of the analyzer.
Figure 2.2 Main power switch of the analyzer
（1）
(1) Main power switch of the analyzer
− Place the switch to the position to turn it on.
− Place the switch to the position to turn it off.

2. Turn on the analyzing unit power switch (behind the front right door of the analyzer).
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Figure 2.3 Analyzing unit power switch
（1）
(1) Analyzing unit power switch
3. Turn on the printer.
4. Turn on the monitor of the operation unit.
5. Turn on the display monitor of the computer installed with the Data Management
Software.
6. Turn on the computer of operation unit.
7. Turn on the computer installed with the Data Management Software.
2.3.3 Starting the Operating Software
1. When the operation unit (computer) is turned on, the operating software will run
automatically.
If the system detects that the hardware and software environments of the computer do
not meet the requirements, a prompt message will appear to ask for your confirmation to
convert the screen resolution. If you cancel the conversion or the conversion is failed,
you are allowed to abort the startup or reboot the system.
2. Enter the username and password in the Login window, and then select OK.
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NOTE
The default username and password for administrator is Admin. Please note that the
password is case sensitive. You are recommended to change the password when logging
on the system for the first time in order to prevent others from abusing the privileges of
the administrator.
If an operator forgets his password, he may ask the administrator to log on the system
and delete the username and then redefine a username; or he may contact our customer
service department or your local distributor. If the administrator forgets his password,
contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
3. When the startup check is passed, the main screen shows, and a message box is
displayed indicating the startup initialization progress.
The system will display prompt message when detecting unsatisfied environment during
the startup process. Please take actions according to the instructions in the message box.
4. When the initialization is finished, the message box is closed. The startup procedure is
finished.
CAUTION
To ensure accurate test results, do not start measurement until the system status turns to
Standby and the system has been turned on for about 20 minutes, so that the light source
and reaction temperature gets steady.
2.4 Checking System Status

After the startup procedure is finished, check the system status, such as system status, alarm
status, reagent/calibration status, maintenance status and sub system status. If the status is not
satisfied for measurement, troubleshoot and maintain the system as instructed by 17 Alarms
and Troubleshooting (page 17-1) and 16 Maintenance (page 16-1).
2.4.1 Checking System Status

Printer status
Check the printer status indication in the system status area of the main screen:
• If the icon appears in blue, the printer is printing.
• If the icon appears in grey, the printer is not printing.
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ISE module status

Check the ISE module status indication in the system status area of the main screen:
• If Initializing is displayed, it indicates that the ISE module is performing the startup
procedure. Do no start measurements until the initialization is finished.
• If Standby is displayed, it indicates that an ISE module is steady and ready for
measurement.
• If Running is displayed, it indicates that the ISE module is performing measurements.
• If Stop is displayed, it indicates that the ISE module goes wrong or is stopped.
Troubleshoot the ISE module and take relevant corrective solutions.
LIS status
Check the LIS status indication in the system status area of the main screen:
• If appears in blue, the LIS host is connected and online.
• If appears in grey, the LIS host is offline.
2.4.2 Checking Alarm Status
1. Check the Alarm button on the left of the main screen.
• If it appears in yellow, it indicates that a warning occurs. Proceed to the next step.
• If it appears in red, it indicates that an error occurs, or both warning and error occur.
Proceed to the next step.
2. Select the Alarm button. The Error Log screen is displayed.
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Figure 2.4 Error Log screen
3. New alarm messages are indicated by corresponding colors. Select the help button in
front of a new alarm message to view relevant description and solutions.
4. Take actions according to the recommended solutions.
2.4.3 Checking Reagent/Calibration Status
1. Check the Reagent button on the left of the main screen.
• If it appears in yellow, it indicates that a warning occurs. Proceed to the next step.
• If it appears in red, it indicates that an error occurs, or both warning and error occur.
Proceed to the next step.
2. Select the Reagent button. The Reagent/Calibration screen is displayed.
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Figure 2.5 Reagent/Calibration screen
3. View the reagent status. When a reagent is insufficient or exhausted, the corresponding
chemistry name and chemistries left will be indicated as follows:
• Yellow: indicates that the reagent is insufficient or expired, and the analysis will
continue. Refill or replace the reagent.
• Red: indicates that the reagent is exhausted, and the analysis is stopped. Refill or
replace the reagent.
4. View the calibration status. When the calibration is succeeded or failed, the Cal Status
column of the chemistry shows the calibration status in corresponding color.
• Yellow: indicates that the calibration factors of the chemistry have been calculated,
or extended, edited or overridden.
• Red: indicates that the calibration of the chemistry is failed or expired.
5. Check the calibration time left.
The calibration time left is the minimum between the chemistry’s calibration time left
and the reagent blank time left. The chemistry’s calibration time left is “Calibration
validity period – (Current date – Calibration date)”; the reagent blank time left is
“Reagent blank validity period – (Current date – Reagent blank date)”.
6. Take actions according to the calibration status.
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For more information about calibration, refer to 2.6 Calibration (page 2-23).
2.4.4 Checking Maintenance Status

When the system is started up, it is necessary to check the maintenance status. If a
maintenance procedure is expired, perform it immediately to make sure that the system will
run normally. When a maintenance procedure is expired, the following buttons and options
will be indicated by corresponding color:
• Utility button on the left of the main screen
• Maintenance tab
• Maintenance button
• Scheduled Maintenance tab
• Maintenance frequency tab
• Maintenance procedure
1. Check the Utility button on the left of the main screen. If it appears in yellow, it
indicates that a maintenance procedure is expired.
2. Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance.
3. Check if the Scheduled Maintenance tab and maintenance frequency tabs appear in
yellow. If they do, it indicates that at least one maintenance procedure is expired.
4. Select the maintenance frequency tab appearing in yellow, find the expired maintenance
procedure, and then perform the maintenance.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the maintenance frequency tabs and maintenance procedures
are displayed in normal color.
2.4.5 Checking Subsystems

The subsystem status indicates the current working status of each subsystem and hardware
component, which includes the status summary, cycle count, temperature, Hydropneumatic
subsystem, and control modules. The status name and subsystem tab will appear in yellow
when a warning occurs or in red when a serious error occurs.
Checking subsystems
1. Select Utility-Status.
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2. Check the status options on the Status Summary tab and the subsystem tabs and see if
they are indicated by yellow or red.
3. If they are, select the highlighted subsystem tab.
4. Check the highlighted subsystem status.
Description of subsystem status

Status summary
The status summary provides a high-level summary of the status of the system temperatures,
power supply, Hydropneumatic, and control modules.
Cycle count
The cycle count provides an approximation of a component’s usage, which can be useful for
estimating the maintenance frequencies or anticipating component failure.
Temperatures
The actual temperature and valid range of the deionized water, reagent carousel, reaction
carousel, and wash station are displayed.
Power supply
Status for the power supply module shows:
• The actual voltage and valid range for the main board, carousel drive board, probe drive
board, and reagent refrigeration board.
• The actual voltage and valid range for the radiator.
• The working status of the fans and mixers.
Hydropneumatic subsystem
Status for the Hydropneumatic subsystem shows: working status of various tanks.
• The actual resistance and valid range for deionized water resistance equipment
• The actual air pressure and valid range for air pressure equipment
Smart modules
Smart module status monitors the working status of each smart module, which includes
probes, mixers, carousels, cuvette wash station, ISE unit, etc.
2.5 Preparing Reagents

After confirming the system status and performing the daily checks, prepare the reagents for
measurement. Chemistries without reagents loaded can be requested but will not be included
in measurements. Loading reagents is allowed when the system status is Standby, Running,
Incubation and Sleep. In the case of Sleep, reagents can be loaded, the reagent carousel cannot
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be rotated, and the system status remains Sleep after reagents are loaded. Before loading
reagents, print out the reagent list and then load reagents according to it. When all reagents
are loaded, the system will check the reagent inventory during measurement and then display
it on the Reagent/Calibration screen. You are recommended to perform inventory check
manually after loading reagents; otherwise, the tests left will not be displayed on the
Reagent/Calibration screen.
If the instrument has set open channels when leaving the factory, the open reagent channels
can only be used to hold reagents of Mindray or of other manufacturers, and the remaining
positions are closed channels and can only hold Mindray reagents. If you want to change the
number of open channels, contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
WARNING
The probe tip is sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise caution
when working around the probes.
BIOHAZARD
Do not touch the reagent directly with your body; otherwise, skin wound or inflammation
may be caused.
2.5.1 Printing Reagent Load List

Before loading reagents, you are recommended to print out the load list, which include the
detailed information of the reagents.
1. Select Reagent-Reagent/Calibration.
2. Select Print F7 to print the load list of ISE reagents, wash solutions and physiological
saline.
3. Select the down-arrow button on the right side of the screen to display the biochemical
reagents.
4. If you want to view reagents of the special feature, sort them by position, chemistry,
chemistries left and days left. Click the corresponding header of the reagent list to finish
sorting.
5. Select Print F7 to print out the biochemical reagent list.
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2.5.2 Loading Biochemical Reagents

The system supports manual and auto load of biochemical reagents. If your system is not
equipped with a reagent bar code reader, you need to enter the reagent information manually
when loading reagents; if a reagent bar code reader is configured, the system will scan all
reagents automatically and read reagent information from the bar code.
When one or more reagents of a multi-reagent chemistry are not loaded, the “!” sign will
appear near the chemistry’s reagent types that have been loaded.
Open reagents can be loaded manually or via bar code scanning, while closed reagents can
only be loaded via bar code scanning. For more information about loading bar-coded reagents,
refer to 13.3.3 Loading Bar-Coded Reagents (page 13-18).
Manual load
When loading reagents manually, you need to enter the reagent information, which is the only
information source of the loaded reagents. You are allowed to input reagent information
before, during or after loading reagents to the reagent carousel. If loaded reagents are
bar-coded, the reagent information cannot be edited; otherwise, all reagent information except
for position, chemistry and reagent type can be edited. Bar-coded reagents that are loaded
manually are deemed auto-loaded reagents. Manually loaded reagents have the letter
“M”(Manual) appearing near them.
Figure 2.6 Flag for manually loaded reagents
（1）
(1) Flag “M” for manually loaded reagents
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1. Check the system status and operate accordingly.
• Standby: Proceed to the next step.

• Running: Select Reagent-Reagent/Calibration. Select Load F1 to stop reagent
aspirating and dispensing. When the countdown for reagent stop becomes 0 and the
system status is Reagent Load, proceed to the next step.
• Incubation: Proceed to the next step.
• Sleep: Select Utility-Commands-Wake Up to awake the system, and then start
loading reagents.
reagents.
4. Choose a position to which you want to load a reagent.
5. Select Load F1. The Load Reagent window is displayed.
6. Enter the following reagent information:
• Bar code
• Chemistry name (required)
• Reagent type (required)
• Lot number
• Serial number
• Bottle type (required)
• Expiration date
7. Select Save F7 to save the input information.
8. Remove the reagent carousel cover.
CAUTION
If the system is running tests, after requesting reagent stop do not remove the reagent
carousel cover until the countdown for reagent stop is 0 and the system status is Reagent
Load; otherwise, the tests currently run will be invalidated.
9. Load reagents according to the reagent load list. Place R1 and R3 in positions 1-68 of the
outer ring, and then place R2 and R4 in positions 1-49 of the inner ring.
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NOTE
While loading reagents, select Rotate F1 to rotate the selected position to the front, or
press the load buttons near the reagent carousel to rotate the outer ring and inner ring for
convenient loading. When the reagent load button is pressed, the corresponding ring will
rotate counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.
10.Restore the reagent carousel cover.

11.Select Prev F4 and Next F5 to load reagents for other chemistries.
12.Select Close F8 to close the window.
Auto load
Auto load is to load bar-coded reagents to the reagent carousel, which are identified by bar
code scanning.
The closed reagents can only be loaded through bar code scanning.

loading reagents.
CAUTION
3. Place R1 and R3 in positions 1-68 of the outer ring, and then place R2 and R4 in
positions 1-49 of the inner ring.
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NOTE
4. Restore the reagent carousel cover.
The system scans all reagent positions automatically and read the following reagent
information from the bar code:
• Chemistry name
• Reagent type
• Days left
• Lot number
• Serial number
• Bottle type
2.5.3 Loading Concentrated Wash Solution

Concentrated wash solution is used to clean reaction cuvettes and can only be loaded
manually. The lot number, serial number, expiration date, volume and other information of the
loaded wash solution must be entered. Before loading concentrated wash solution, ensure that
the diluted wash solution is enough for the tests in progress.

• Running: Proceed to the next step.
loading reagents.
3. Select Conc Wash in the lower reagent list.
5. Open the front door of the analyzer.
6. Load the concentrated wash solution.
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Figure 2.7 Positions for concentrated wash solution
（1）
(1) Concentrated wash solution
7. Close the front door of the analyzer.
8. Enter the following information:
• Volume % (required)
• Serial number
• Expiration date
• Lot number
9. Select Load.
10.Select Exit to close the window.
2.5.4 Loading Reagent Probe Wash Solution

Reagent probe wash solution is used to clean the two reagent probes and can only be loaded
manually. The volume, lot number, serial number, expiration date, bottle type and other
information of the loaded wash solution must be entered. Wash 1 and 2, placed respectively
on outer ring and inner ring of the reagent carousel, are used to clean reagent probe 1 and 2.

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loading reagents.
3. Select Wash D1 or Wash D2 in the lower reagent list.
6. Place wash 1 in position D1 (No.70) of the outer ring and wash 2 in position D2 (No.50)
of the inner ring.

Figure 2.8 Positions for reagent probe wash solutions
（1）（2）
(1) Reagent probe wash 1 (2) Reagent probe wash 2
NOTE
• Volume (%)
• Serial number
• Expiration date
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• Lot number
• Bottle type (required)
9. Select Save F7.
2.5.5 Loading Sample Probe Wash Solution

Sample probe wash solution is used to clean the sample probe and can only be loaded
manually. The volume, lot number, serial number, expiration date and other information of the
loaded wash solution must be entered. When the sample probe wash solution is expired or
exhausted, the system will give an alarm, which will not influence the analysis. Fill more
sample probe wash solution.
• Running: Select the button on the upper-right corner of the main screen to
stop sample aspirating and dispensing. When the countdown for sample stop
becomes 0 and the system status is Sample Load, proceed to the next step.
loading reagents.
3. Select Wash D3 in the lower reagent list.
5. Place sample probe wash in position D3 on upper left corner of the sample carousel.
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Figure 2.9 Position for sample probe wash solution

（1）
(1) Sample probe wash (D3)

• Volume % (required)
• Serial number
• Expiration date
• Lot number
7. Select Load.
8. Select Exit to close the window.
2.5.6 Loading Physiological Saline

Physiological saline is used to run sample blanks and dilute samples, and can only be loaded
manually. The bottle type and volume of the loaded saline must be entered.

loading reagents.
3. Select Saline W1 in the lower reagent list.
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CAUTION
6. Place the physiological saline in position W1 (No.69) of the outer ring of the reagent
carousel.
Figure 2.10 Position for physiological saline
（1）
(1) Position for physiological saline
NOTE
• Volume %
• Bottle type
9. Select Save F7.
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2.6 Calibration
Running calibration is to calculate calibration factors for sample result calculation. Generally,
calibration is required when one of the following conditions occurs:
• A new chemistry is configured.
• QC alarms are given while the reagent, calibrator and control sample are within the
expiration date.
• Reagent lot or bottle is changed.
• The calibration factors of a chemistry are expired.
• The ISE electrodes are adjusted or the ISE module is maintained.
• The calibration rules are changed, such as calibration method, replicates, concentration
and calibrator.
• The chemistry parameters are changed, such as primary wavelength, secondary
wavelength, blank time, reaction time, reagent volume(R1/R2/R3/R4), sample volume,
sample dilution parameters, reaction type, reaction direction, sample blank and result
unit.
• The lamp, syringe or sample probe is replaced.
For more information about calibration setup, refer to 3.4 Calibration Setup (page 3-26).
2.6.1 Requesting Calibrations

General calibration request
When one of the above-mentioned conditions is happened, request a calibration according to
the steps stated below.
During calibration requesting, the reagents used for calibrating open-reagent chemistries are
determined by the system, and those for calibrating closed-reagent chemistries must be
configured manually and grouped into bottle sets. Before requesting a calibration, make sure
that the calibrator has been loaded to correct position.
reagents.
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3. Select chemistries you want to calibrate.
Select the up-/down-arrow buttons to select more chemistries.
4. Select Cal F5.
5. Select Calibration.
6. Select OK.
Requesting a calibration based on calibration status

When a chemistry has the calibration status of Cal Required, Cal Failed or Cal Time Out, the
system will give an alarm. Perform the following steps to request a calibration based on the
calibration status:
1. Check the Reagent button on the left of the main screen.
• Yellow: indicates that a warning occurs.

• Red: indicates that a serious error occurs.
2. If the Reagent button is highlighted, select Reagent-Reagent/Calibration.
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reagents.
4. Check the biochemical chemistries that are highlighted.
5. Select chemistries that you want to calibrate.
6. Select Cal F5.
7. Select Calibration.
8. Select OK.
Auto calibration
The system provides the auto calibration option. When the conditions are satisfied, the system
displays a message indicating calibration required and then stops running the corresponding
chemistry. The conditions for auto calibration include:
• Calibration factors are expired
• Reagent lot is changed
• Reagent bottle is changed
For more information about auto calibration, refer to 6.5 Auto Calibration (page 6-12).
2.6.2 Loading Calibrators
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of calibrators may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
calibrators directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the calibrators, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult a
doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired calibrators; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
reagents.
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3. Select Load List F4.
The calibrator list shows all requested chemistries as well as calibrators, positions,
concentration, lot number and expiration date.
4. Select Print F7.
5. Select Close F8.
6. Load calibrators to the sample carousel according to the calibrator list.
NOTE
Calibrators of a chemistry must be placed and analyzed on the same sample carousel.
2.6.3 Running Calibrations

After requesting calibrations and load calibrators to the sample carousel, you can start the
calibration test.
1. Select on upper right corner of the main screen. The Start Conditions window is
displayed.
Figure 2.12 Start Conditions window
2. Select a sample carousel to which the calibrators are loaded.
3. Select OK to start analysis.
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2.7 Quality Control

QC results are tools used to monitor the system performance. To check if the system is
running normally and steadily, you are recommended to run control samples everyday. The
system provides two modes to run control samples, auto and manual. New chemistries can be
added no matter in which status the control samples are. The control programs can be edited
when the control status is Programmed rather than In Progress.
2.7.1 Programming Control Samples

QC runs are requested by programming control samples. You are allowed to choose a control,
control position and sample cup type as well as chemistries and panels for measurement. At
least one chemistry must be selected for control programming. If a chemistry has no QC
parameters set up, such as mean concentration and standard deviation, the chemistry cannot
be used to programming controls.
1. Select Program-Quality Control.
Figure 2.13 Quality Control screen
2. Select a control from the Control pull-down list.
The chemistries assigned for the control are selected automatically.
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• If the control has never been programmed, all chemistries assigned for it will be
selected.
• If the control has been programmed, the chemistries in recent programming will be
selected automatically.
3. Select a position from the Pos pull-down list.
The options include all positions defined for the control. The default is the position on
the first defined sample carousel in ascending numerical order. For more information
about control position assignment, refer to 3.5.2 Defining/Editing a Control (page 3-34).
4. Choose a sample cup type to be used by the selected control.
The options include Standard and Microtube.
5. Choose desired chemistries and panels in the chemistry list.
If the chemistries included in a panel are set up for QC parameters, they will be selected
automatically; otherwise, the panel can be selected but will not be programmed for
quality control.
6. Select Save F8.
7. To program other controls, select Prev F4 or Next F5, and then repeat steps 3 and 5.
8. Select Save F8.
2.7.2 Loading Control Samples
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of control samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch
the control samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles.
In case your skin contacts the control samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure
and consult a doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired control samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
1. Select Program-Sample.
2. Select List F6.
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The sample list shows all programmed patient samples, control samples and chemistries,
including the following information:
• Program date and time
• Sample ID or control name
• Position
• Patient name (of patient samples)
• Chemistry
• Sample status
3. Select Print F7.
Samples and controls are printed out respectively.
4. Select Exit F8.
5. Load control samples to the sample carousel according to the printed list.
2.7.3 Running Control Samples

After programming and load the control samples, you can start the QC test.
displayed.
2. Select a sample carousel to which the control samples are loaded.
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2.7.4 Auto quality control

Controls can be run automatically based on specified samples and calibration. When auto QC
is enabled, the system will automatically run all chemistries of the selected controls once the
conditions are met.
1. Select Utility-System Setup, and then select Instrument F1.
2. Select 9 QC Evaluation.
3. Set up the conditions for auto quality control:
• Number of samples
• When calibrated
For more information about auto QC setup, refer to 7.3 Auto Quality Control (page 7-6).
4. When the specified number of samples containing the chemistry is finished or a reagent
is calibrated, the system will insert the control sample in the test queue.
2.8 Programming Routine Samples

After running quality controls, if the test results indicate that the system is in control, you can
start programming patient samples. This section describes how to program and run routine
samples. For information about bar-coded samples, refer to 13.2.3 Programming Bar-Coded
Routine Samples (page 13-3).
2.8.1 Programming Routine Samples

You are allowed to program samples one by one or in batch. Batch program is not allowed
when the sample status is In Progress, Incomplete, Rerun or Complete. If the sample status is
Programmed, the new program information will overwrite the previous program information.
Programming a sample
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Figure 2.15 Sample screen
2. Enter the sample ID in the Sample ID field.
Sample ID is composed of numbers, or letters and numbers. Up to 10 digits can be

entered. The default sample ID ranges from 1 to 9000. The first sample on each day is
numbered as 1. Duplicate sample IDs are not allowed before the next time the samples
are released.
3. Enter the sample position.
A sample position consists of Crsl and Pos. Routine samples can be programmed with
virtual sample carousel. Up to 10 virtual sample carousels are provided, and the
programming on each day starts from position No.1 of sample carousel 1. Occupied
positions must not be used for programming before being released.
4. Select a sample type from the Sample Type pull-down list.
The options include serum, plasma, urine, CSF and other.
5. Enter sample comment or select one in the Comment field.
Up to 30 characters can be entered. You are allowed to define sample comments on the
System Setup screen.
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6. Choose desired chemistries.
Chemistries in various statuses are indicated by symbols and color.
Table 2.2 Description of chemistry statuses

Symbol or Chemistry Description
Color
▲ Chemistry for The chemistry will be run with
increment test sample volume increased.
▼ Chemistry for The chemistry will be run with
decrement test sample volume decreased.
Masked chemistry The chemistry is masked. It can be
requested but cannot be run.
Chemistry name Available chemistry The chemistry can be requested for
in black analysis.
Chemistry name Unavailable chemistry The chemistry can be requested but
in red not allowed for analysis due to the
following reasons:
• The reagent is not loaded or
inventory is 0.
• The calibration status of the
chemistry is Cal Required, Cal
Failed or Cal Time Out.
Chemistry frame Available chemistry The chemistry can be requested for
active analysis.
Chemistry frame Unavailable chemistry The chemistry can not be requested
inactive and for analysis due to the following
appearing in grey reasons:
• Serum index is not applicable to
samples other than serum and
plasma.
• Requested chemistries cannot be
chosen again for samples that are
in progress, rerun, complete or
incomplete.
Chemistry frame Unselected chemistry The chemistry is not selected.
in normal color
Chemistry frame Selected chemistry The chemistry is selected.
in blue
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Symbol or Chemistry Description

Color
Chemistry frame Auto selected serum The serum index chemistry is
in dark blue index chemistry automatically selected for serum and
plasma samples. When deselected
and requested again, the chemistry
appears in a blue frame.
7. Choose desired panels. When selected, the panels will appear in a blue frame.
8. Select Options F2.
Figure 2.16 Options window
9. Choose a sample volume in the sample option area. The options include standard,
increased and decreased.
10.Choose a sample tube type. The options include micro and standard.
11.Enter the off-line dilution factor.
The input range is 2-9999, and the default is blank.
12.Enter the number of replicates.

The input range is 1-90, and the default is 1.
13.Enter the predilution factor.
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The input range is 4-201, and the default is blank. When dilution factors for both normal
run and rerun are defined, the product between the two factors and the auto dilution
factor must not be greater than 201.
14.If you want to run a chemistry with different sample volume, replicates and predilution
factor, enter the values in the chemistry option area:
• Sample Vol: sample volume required to run the chemistry. The sample volume is
the same as that defined for the chemistry. If increased and decreased volumes are
defined for the chemistry, Increased and Decreased are available here for selection.
• Replicates: number of times the chemistry is to be run.
• Predilution: ratio at which samples containing the chemistry will be prediluted
before being analyzed. When dilution factors for both normal run and rerun are
defined, the product between the two factors and the auto dilution factor must not be
greater than 201.
15.Select OK.
16.Select Save F8.
Batch programming
A maximum of 500 samples can be programmed for each batch. For batch-programmed
samples, all program information such as sample information, chemistries and patient
demographics other than position, ID and bar code are the same.
2. Enter the sample ID of the first sample.
3. Enter the start position to place the samples.
7. Choose desired panels.
8. Select Batch F3.
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Figure 2.17 Program Batch window
9. Enter the sample ID of the last sample.
10.Select OK.
11.Select Options F2.
12.Select sample volume in the sample option area. The options include standard, increased
and decreased.
13.Select a sample tube type. The options include micro and standard.
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greater than 201.
18.Select OK.
19.Select Save F8.
Editing patient information

Before or during sample analysis, you should enter the patient information so that a complete
patient report can be printed. When sample analysis is finished, you can view and edit the
sample information on the Current Results and History Results screens.
2. Enter the sample ID in the ID field.
3. Select Demog F1.
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Figure 2.19 Demographics window
4. To change the priority of the sample, select or deselect the STAT checkbox.
5. Enter the patient ID with up to 30 characters.
6. Enter the patient name with up to 40 characters.
The patient name is composed of:

• a-z
• A-Z
• Space
• , (comma)
• _ (underline)
• . (full stop)
7. Select the date of birth of the patient.
8. Select patient gender.
The options include Male, Female and Blank. The default is Blank.
9. Enter the patient age in the Age field and select age unit in the pull-down list.
The unit options include year, month, day and hour. The default is year.
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10.Enter comments for the patient in the Comment field.

11.Enter collection time of the sample. Enter the collection time in the Collection Time
field and choose AM or PM from the pull-down list.
The system supports both 12-hour and 24-hour modes.
12.Select the date the sample is collected.

13.Select the date the sample is ordered for analyzing.
14.Select the date the sample is analyzed.
15.Enter the department from which the sample is ordered for analysis.
16.Enter the doctor who orders the sample for analysis.
17.Enter clinical diagnosis for the patient.
18.Enter the reviewer who reviews and approves the test result.
19.Enter the tester who is responsible for having the sample analyzed.
20.Select Save F7 to save your input.
21.To edit demographics of other patients, select Prev F4 or Next F5.
22.Select Exit F8 to close the window.
Editing and confirming program information

If the programmed sample is not in progress, you are allowed to edit the program information
and add more chemistries. Samples that are being analyzed, rerun, incomplete or complete
must not be edited. New chemistries can be added to samples of any status. All program
information of samples in Programmed status can be edited.
The program information of the sample is displayed.
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3. Edit the following information:
• ID
• Position (carousel and position)
• STAT property
• Sample type
• Comment
• Chemistries
• Panels
• Patient demographics
• Sample options and chemistry options
4. Confirm the program information.
5. Select Save F8.
2.8.2 Loading Routine Samples
BIOHAZARD
Inappropriate handling of samples may lead to biohazardous infection. Do not touch the
samples directly with your hands. Wear gloves and lab coat, if necessary, goggles. In case
your skin contacts the samples, follow standard laboratory safety procedure and consult a
doctor.
CAUTION
Do not use expired samples; otherwise, unreliable test results may be caused.
2. Select List F6.
The sample list shows all programmed samples, controls and chemistries, including the
following information:
• Sample ID or control name
• Position
• Patient name of patient samples
• Chemistry
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• Sample status
3. Select Print F7.
Samples and controls are printed out respectively.
4. Select Exit F8.
5. Load samples to the sample carousel according to the printed list.
While loading samples, press the load buttons near the sample carousel to rotate the
inner and outer carousel for convenient loading.
2.8.3 Running Routine Samples

After programming and loading the samples, you can start the analysis. To view sample
results, refer to 8.10 Results Recall (8-36).
displayed.
2. Select a sample carousel to which the samples are loaded.
3. Select OK.
2.9 Programming STAT Samples

STAT sample program allows emergent samples to be programmed and analyzed with high
priority. The system provides common STAT and quick STAT program. Common STAT
program is of higher priority than routine samples. Quick STAT program is mainly used to
program emergent samples quickly with higher priority than routine and common STAT
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samples.
2.9.1 Programming STAT Samples

Programming single STAT Sample

entered. The first sample on each day is numbered as 9001. Duplicate sample IDs are not
allowed before the next time the samples are released.
4. Mark the STAT checkbox.
8. Choose desired panels. When selected, the panels will appear in a blue frame.
and decreased.

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greater than 201.
16.Select OK.
17.Select Save F8.
Batch programming STAT Samples

A maximum of 500 samples can be programmed for each batch. For batch-programmed
samples, all program information such as sample information, chemistries and patient
demographics other than position, ID and bar code are the same.
2. Enter the sample ID of the first sample.
3. Enter the start position to place the samples.
8. Choose desired panels.
9. Select Batch F3.
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Figure 2.21 Program Batch window
10.Enter the sample ID of the last sample.

11.Select OK.
and decreased.


• Sample Vol: sample volume required to run the chemistry. For batch-programmed
samples, all program information such as sample information, chemistries and
patient demographics other than position, ID and bar code are the same.
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greater than 201.
19.Select OK.
20.Select Save F8.
Quickly programming STAT Samples
1. Select on upper right corner of the main screen. The STAT Sample Program
window is displayed.
Figure 2.22 STAT Sample Program window
2. Enter the sample ID. The first emergent sample on each day is numbered as 9001.

entered. Duplicate sample IDs are not allowed before the next time the samples are
released.
5. Select a sample tube type. The options include micro and standard.
6. Confirm the default chemistries.
To choose more chemistries, select Chems F3.
7. To select more chemistries, perform the following steps:
• Select Chems F3.
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• Choose chemistries and panels to be run for emergent samples.

• Select Set Defaults F3.
• Select Save F7.
• Select Close F8.
8. Select Demog F1 to enter patient demographics.
and decreased.


greater than 201.
16.Select OK.
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2.9.2 Starting Analysis
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
1. Load emergent samples to the sample carousel.
2. Press the load buttons near the sample carousel to rotate the inner and outer carousel for
convenient loading.
displayed.
5. Select OK.
2.10 Test Status and Emergency Stop

During the analysis, you can check reagent inventory on the Reagent/Calibration screen,
and view test status of calibrators, controls, routine and emergent samples on the Status
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screen. To pause or stop analysis, select the and icons on upper right corner of the
main screen.
2.10.1 Checking Reagent Status
The screen displays the inventory and calibration status of ISE buffer solution, as well as
inventory and days left of wash solution. When the inventory is less than the alarm limit,
the system will give an alarm and mark the chemistry or wash solution name with
different colors.
• Yellow: Warning. The remaining reagent is insufficient.
• Red: Serious. The reagent is exhausted.
Figure 2.24 ISE reagent/calibration screen
The screen displays the inventory and calibration status of the reagents. When the
reagent inventory is less than the alarm limit, the system will give an alarm and mark the
chemistry name and chemistries left with different colors.
• Yellow: Warning. The number of chemistries left is lower than the alarm limit.
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• Red: Serious. The number of chemistries left is 0. The chemistry can still be
requested but will not be run. The ongoing tests containing the chemistry will be
invalidated.
2. Select the up-/down-arrow buttons to show the biochemistry screen.
Figure 2.25 Biochemistry reagent/calibration screen
When the reagent inventory is less than the alarm limit, the system will give an alarm
and mark the chemistry name with different colors.
• Yellow: Warning. The remaining reagent is insufficient.
• Red: Serious. The reagent is exhausted.
2.10.2 Viewing Test Status
1. Select Program-Status.
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Figure 2.26 Status screen
2. View the status of calibrators, controls and samples on the sample carousel graph.
• White: The position is not being used for analysis or has been released manually.
• Grey: The sample is programmed but not started for analysis.
• Dark green: The sample is dispensed into a reaction cuvette.
• Red: All chemistries of the sample are run, but one or more of them have no results.
• Green: All chemistries of the sample are run and have test results.
• Blue: The sample is being analyzed.
• : Indicate invalid sample.
− The sigh appears when sample bar code conflicts, or positions of controls and
calibrators are occupied by patient samples, or invalid bar code is detected.
− A bar code is deemed invalid if it contains invalid characters or exceeds the
length limit, or is detected in an idle position but has no corresponding sample
information or default panel for analysis.
− Select Log F2 to find the specific causes.
3. Choose a sample on the sample carousel graph.
The detailed information of the selected sample is displayed on the right side of the
screen:
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• Sample position
• Sample status
• Sample ID (patient sample)
• Bar code (patient sample)
• Calibrator name and lot number (calibrator)
• Name and lot number (control sample)
4. Choose the following buttons as needed:
• Search F1: used to search for desired calibrator, control or patient sample.
• Log F2: used to recall controls and patient samples which are not complete due to
some reasons within the recent 24 hours.
• Release F3: used to release the specified or all positions on the current sample
carousel.
• Result F4: used to display the Current Results screen, on which you can recall all
controls and patient samples that are programmed and analyzed since the system is
started up.
2.10.3 Emergency Stop

Emergency stop will terminate all measurements on the instrument, and all tests that are not
finished yet will be invalidated. Do not use emergent stop unless it is really needed, for
example, system failure. Emergency stop can be performed in any system status.
Select the icon on upper right corner of the screen, and then select OK. All unfinished
actions of the system are cancelled, all pumps and valves are turned off, and the system enters
the failure status.
To restore system failure, select Utility-Commands, and then select Home. To resume the
analysis, select the icon.
2.11 Daily Maintenance

After finishing all tests everyday, you are required to perform the daily maintenance
procedures and those maintenance procedures indicated in yellow.
• Daily maintenance procedures include:
• Check sample/reagent probes/mixers
• Check wash wells
• Check sample/reagent syringes
• Check concentrated/diluted wash solution
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• Clean ISE electrodes
2.12 Powering Off
1. Make sure that the system is in Standby status.
2. Select Exit-Shut Down on the left of the main screen. The Windows operating system
will quit and the analyzing unit power will be switched off automatically.
When the analyzing unit power is switched off, the refrigeration system is still running.
If you are going to store the system for over 7 days, switch off the main power.
3. Switch off the power in the following order:
• Printer
• Monitor display of the operation unit
• Monitor display of the computer installed with the Data Management Software
• Water supply module
2.13 Check after Powering Off
1. Remove the sample carousel cover, and then remove the calibrators, controls and patient
samples.
2. Check the analyzer panel for stains and wipe them off with clean gauze if any.
3. Check the high-concentration waste tank. Clear it if necessary.
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3.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the basic setup options of the system, which include system options,
chemistries, calibration and quality control.
3.2 System Setup Options
3.2.1 Introduction
This section summarizes the setup options on the System Setup screen as shown in the
figure below.
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Figure 3.1 System Setup screen
3.2.2 Sample Options and Reagent Alarm Limits

The sample options and reagent alarm limits allow you to:
• Set up default sample type, default sample tube and expiration date of samples
• Set up the interval of sample probe cleaning
• Enable/Disable auto serum index
• Enable/Disable reaction temperature monitoring before analysis
• Define result flags for reference range
• Set up inventory alarm limits for biochemical and ISE reagents and wash solutions
• Set up the alarm volume
• Set up ISE startup primes
Default sample type

The system supports a couple of sample types, which include serum, plasma, urine,
cerebrospinal fluid samples (CSF) and other. The default is serum. When the default sample
type is set up, it will be selected by default for programmed samples on the Sample screen.
Default sample cup type

The system supports the standard sample cup and Microtube. The default is the standard
sample cup. When the default sample cup type is set up, it will be selected by default for
programmed samples on the Sample screen.
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Valid period of samples

Valid period of samples refers to the time interval that a patient sample is first loaded to the
sample carousel and then expired. When the valid period of samples is set up, only samples
within this period are allowed for analysis. If the valid period is not set up, the samples are
valid all the time.
The valid period ranges from 1 to 99 in hour or day. The default is day.
Valid period is applicable to patient samples rather than calibrators and controls. Once the
collection time is entered, the system will calculate the valid period from the time when the
sample is collected; otherwise, the time when the sample is programmed will be used for
calculating the valid period.
Diluted wash sample probe

The sample probe diluted wash function is used to execute additional cleaning procedure for
the sample probe during measurement in order to avoid clogging. Enter the number of tests in
the Number of Tests field. The input range is 100-10,000, and the default is 4,000. When the
number of tests is finished, the system will clean the sample probe with diluted wash solution
in an additional cleaning procedure.
Auto serum index

When the auto serum index function is enabled, the SI chemistry on the Sample screen will
be selected by default for programmed serum or plasma samples, and the system will measure
the degree of Hemolysis, icterus and lipemia contained in these samples. If the Qualitative
Analysis checkbox on the Auto Serum Index window is marked, the system will display
qualitative flags of serum index on patient reports.
Serum index is only used to evaluate the integrity of samples rather than making a diagnosis
for patients.
Reaction temperature monitoring

The reaction temperature can be monitored before analysis begins.
• When the Start Analysis When Temperature is Steady checkbox is selected, the
system will check before analysis begins if the reaction temperature is normal and within
37±2.0°C. If the temperature is normal, you are allowed to select to start analysis;
otherwise, a message will appear indicating analysis is forbidden in current condition.
• When the Start Analysis When Temperature is Steady checkbox is not selected, the
system will still check before analysis begins if the reaction temperature is normal and
within 37±2.0°C. If the temperature is normal, you are allowed to select to start
analysis; otherwise, the system will remind you that the results may be influenced if you
continue to start analysis. You may continue or abort the analysis.
Result flag
Reference range is only applicable to open-reagent chemistries and should be set up when a
chemistry is defined. When flags are defined for the reference range, the system will display
flags in the Flag column of the Current Results and History Results screens and on
patient reports if the test result is less than or greater than the reference range. The flags can
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be composed of numbers, letters and symbols for no more than 10 digits.

The default flags for reference range are ↑ and ↓. If a result is greater than the high limit, ↑
will appear near the result; if a result is less than the low limit, ↓ will appear near the result.
Reagent inventory alarm limits

Inventory alarm limits are only applicable to biochemical reagents, ISE reagents, reagent
probe wash solution, physiological saline, and sample probe wash solution. If the inventory
alarm limit is set up, the system will give an alarm and mark the relevant reagent or wash
solution with colors when the reagent inventory is less than the alarm limit.
For more information about reagent inventory alarm limits, refer to 5.3 Reagent Inventory
Alarm Limits Setup (page 5-4).
Alarm volume
Alarm tone is the sound of a system alarm and can be adjusted manually according to the
practical conditions of the environment. Drag the slider in the Alarm Volume field
horizontally. The scale is ascending from left to right. When the slider is moved to the
leftmost position, the alarm buzzer is silenced.
ISE startup prime cycle

For details of ISE startup primes setup, refer to 12.10 Startup Prime (page 12-31).
3.2.3 Instrument Setup Options

In the Instrument Setup window, you are allowed to:
• Set up time for system auto sleep, auto startup and auto shutdown
• Mask/Unmask chemistries
• Define sample comments
• Set up system communication options
• Select language for the operating software
• Upgrade the operating software, control software and ISE module software
• View software versions
• System date and time
• Set up control run length and auto QC
• Set up auto release time of samples
Sleep setup
The Sleep Setup option is used to set up the auto sleep time interval, and the auto
awake/shutdown time of the system.
If the auto sleep time interval is set up, the counter will start counting down once the system
enters Standby status and begins to sleep when the countdown is finished.
The system allows you to choose a weekday and specific time that the system will be started
up or shut down automatically. When the awake time is reached, the system will be woken up
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automatically no matter if it is off or sleeping. When the shutdown time is reached, the system
will shut down automatically if it is running. For more information, refer to 11.6 Auto Awake
and Startup Setup (page 11-7).
Masking/Unmasking Chemistries
The Masking/Unmasking Chemistries option is used to disable chemistries, which will still be
displayed on the Sample, Quality Control and Reagent/Calibration screens. Masked
chemistries can be requested but will not be run for sample analysis.
For details of chemistry masking/unmasking, refer to 10.8 Masking/Unmasking Chemistries
(page 10-14).
Sample comments
It is necessary to add comments to samples during programming so that the samples can be
properly processed in the laboratory. You are allowed to enter sample comments manually on
the Sample screen, or define them on the System Setup screen and then choose one from
the Comment pull-down list on the Sample screen. For more information, refer to 8.8
Sample Comments (page 8-31).
System communication options

The Com Setup option is used to set up the IP address for connections between the operation
unit and the analyzing unit, LIS and RMS. The operation unit can be connected with more
than one analyzing units.
1. Select Utility-System Setup.
2. Select Instrument F1.
3. Select 4 Com Setup.
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Figure 3.2 System Communication window
4. Enter the IP address for connection between the operation unit and the analyzing unit in
the PC and Analyzer area.
5. Select OK.
Select language
The operating software is displayed by default in the same language as the current operating
software. You are allowed to change the language of the operating software.
Select System Setup-Instrument F1-5 Language, and then choose a language from the
following options: Chinese, English, Turkish, Russian, French, Portuguese, Italian, Spanish,
and Polish. Select OK to save the settings. The language you select will take effect only when
you reboot the operating software.
Software upgrading
By running the upgrade program, you are allowed to upgrade the operating software, control
software and ISE module software. For more information, refer to 11.7 Software Upgrade
(page 11-10).
Viewing software versions

The Version Info window shows the versions of the operating software, control software,
ISE software and database. For more information, refer to 11.8 Software Version (page
11-11).
Date and time

The Date and Time option allows you to set the current date and time, select the date/time
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formats to be displayed on software screens and printed reports, and restore default date and
time formats .
When set, the date and time will influence the time left of reagents and calibration, shelf life
of samples, and run length of two-control evaluation. The date and time cannot be edited
when the system status is Running. Modification of the date and time will not affect samples
on the Current Results screen or QC evaluation and Twin-Plot chart.
Follow this procedure to change system date and time:
1. Select Utility-System.
3. Select 8 Date/Time.
Figure 3.3 Date/Time window
4. Select date in the Date area.
5. Set the time in the Time area.
Manually enter the hour, minute and second, or move the cursor to hour, minute and
second, and then click the up/down arrows to adjust the time.
6. Choose a date format from the Order pull-down list.
• yyyy-mm-dd: e.g. 2010-07-28

• dd-mm-yyyy: e.g. 28-07-2010
• mm-dd-yyyy: e.g. 07-28-2010
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• Separator: -
7. Choose a time format from the Time Format pull-down list.
• 24-hour: e.g. 14:33:27

• 12-hour: e.g. 02:33:27
8. Select OK to save your input information.
9. To restore the date and time defaults, select Restore Defaults.
QC run length and auto QC

By choosing the QC Evaluation, you are allowed to set up the QC run length and auto QC
conditions.
For more information, refer to 7 Quality Control (page 7-1).
Auto release of samples

The system allows setting of daily release time of samples. When the set time is reached,
samples that are currently in Complete status will be released automatically.
For more information, refer to 8.6.3 Auto Release of Samples (page 8-29).
3.2.4 Print Setup

The Print Setup window allows you to set up the hospital name, paper size and default
printer. For more information, refer to 9.3 Print Setup (page 9-7).
3.2.5 Bar Code Setup

The Bar Code option is used to set up sample and reagent bar code options. You are allowed
to set up the bar code options only when you equip your system with the bar code module. For
more information, refer to 13 Use of Bar Code (page 13-1).
3.2.6 Host Communication Setup

The Host option allows you to set up the host communication options and the transmission
methods of test results. For more information, refer to 14.2 Host Communication (page 14-1).
3.2.7 User Accounts and Permissions

The User option allows you define and edit user accounts, passwords and permissions. For
more information, refer to 11.5 User and Password Setup (page 11-3).
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3.3 Chemistries Setup
3.3.1 Introduction
The system supports both closed-reagent and open-reagent chemistries, and up to 200
chemistries can be configured. Closed-reagent chemistries can only be run with the reagents
provided by our company, and must not be edited for parameters other than print name, result
unit, decimal places, error detection limits, auto rerun dilution factor and slope/offset. If you
are not going to use certain closed-reagent chemistries, you are allowed to mask them, and if
needed some day, unmask them. The Chemistries screen is as shown below:
Figure 3.4 Chemistries screen
Definition and setup of user-defined chemistries will be described in detail in the following
sections.
3.3.2 User-defined Chemistries Setup

Defining a chemistry
1. Select Utility-Chemistries.
2. Choose a blank frame in the chemistry list.
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3. Select Define F1.
4. Enter the processing parameters and error detection limits of the chemistry.
5. Select Dilute F1 to set up the dilution factors for normal and rerun tests.
6. Select Next F5 to save your input information and define more chemistries. Or
• Select Discard F6 to restore the default parameter settings.

• Select Save F7 to save your input information.
7. Select Close F8 to exit the window.
Editing user-defined chemistries

You are allowed to edit user-defined chemistries if:
• You have sufficient permissions, and
For user permission setup, refer to 11.5 User and Password Setup (page 11-3).
• The system is not running tests.
Editing user-defined chemistries is similar to defining a chemistry. Refer to other sections in
this chapter for details.
Viewing user-defined chemistries

You are allowed to view the following information in any system status:
• Processing parameters
• Error detection limits
• Dilution factors
• Slope and offset
• Reference/Critical range
Perform the following steps to view chemistries you have defined:
2. Choose a chemistry from the chemistry list.
3. Select Define F1 to view the processing parameters, error detection limits and dilution
factors.
4. Select Close F8 to close the Define/Edit Chemistries window.
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5. Select Ref Range F4 to view the reference range and critical range.
6. Select Slope/Offset F5 to view the slope and offset values.
Deleting a user-defined chemistry

Make sure that you have sufficient permission to delete a chemistry you have defined. For
user permission setup, refer to 11.5 User and Password Setup (page 11-3).
1. Remove the reagent from the reagent carousel.
3. Select the chemistry in the chemistry list.
4. Check if the following conditions are satisfied:
• The system is not running tests.

• The selected chemistry is not requested or run for samples, calibrators and controls.
• The selected chemistry is disabled.
• The selected chemistry is not defined by the manufacturer.
• The corresponding reagent is unloaded from the reagent carousel.
5. Select Delete F2.
All test results, data and parameters related to the chemistry are cleared.
3.3.3 Processing Parameters

This section introduces the processing parameters for user-defined chemistries.
The processing parameters setup window is as shown below:
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Figure 3.5 Processing parameters setup window
Chem
Chemistry name is the only identity of a chemistry and must not be duplicate. A chemistry
name can be composed of up to 10 characters, which include:
• Letters
• Numbers
• _ (underline)
• + (plus sign)
• - (minus sign)
• * (asterisk)
• / (backlash)
The input is not case sensitive.
No.
No. is a unique number for chemistry. It can be left blank but must not be duplicate.
Chemistry number is composed of numbers and ranges from 0-9999.
Sample type
Sample type refers to the samples to which the chemistry is applicable. The options include
serum, plasma, urine, CSF and other. The options available in the Sample Type pull-down
list are those supported by the chemistry, and the default is the default sample type.
Sample type setup is only applicable to closed chemistries. In case that you are defining an
open-reagent chemistry, the Sample Type icon will not appear, which indicates that the
chemistry supports all sample types.
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Chemistry
Chemistry is the complete form of chemistry name. It can be composed of up to 36 characters.
The input is not case sensitive. The Chemistry field can be left blank or duplicate.
A chemistry is only represented by its print name on patient reports and appears on other
reports in the form of short name.
Print Name
Print name is displayed on patient reports representing a chemistry. It can be composed of up
to 15 characters. The print name can be edited and duplicate. When this field is left blank, the
short form of the chemistry name will appear on patient reports. A chemistry is represented by
its print name on all reports other than patient reports.
Reaction Type
Reaction type is a measurement theory based on which chemistries are run for samples and
then calculated. The system supports three reaction types, which are Endpoint, Fixed-time and
Kinetic.
Table 3.1 Reaction types

Reaction Type Description
Endpoint Qualitative analysis is performed based on the absorption spectrum
and absorbed light intensity of the reactant when the reaction
becomes equilibrious.
Fixed-time For this reaction type, the reaction velocity is directly proportional to
the substrate concentration. As the substrate is consumed
continuously, the reaction velocity is decreasing gradually, and so is
the absorbance change rate. It will take a long time for such reaction
to become equilibrium, and the reaction can get steady only after a
delay.
Kinetic Kinetic, also called continuous monitoring method, is used to
continuously measure the multiple change points of a reactant or
substrate’s concentration which varies with the enzymatic reaction,
thus calculating the initial velocity of the enzymatic reaction and then
the enzyme activity. This reaction type is mainly used for
measurement of enzyme activity.
Reaction Direction
Reaction direction refers to the change trend of absorbance during the reaction process, and
includes two options:
• Positive: indicates increasing absorbance with time.
• Negative: indicates decreasing absorbance with time.
Primary Wavelength
The primary wavelength is chosen based on the light absorption features of the reactant and
used to measure the absorbed light intensity.
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Options for primary wavelength include: 340nm, 380nm, 412nm, 450nm, 505nm, 546nm,
570nm, 605nm, 660nm, 700nm, 740nm and 800nm
Secondary Wavelength
The secondary wavelength is used to correct the absorbance measured at the primary
wavelength and eliminate the influence of noise, such as light flash and drift, and scratches on
cuvettes, etc. The two wavelengths cannot be equal.
Options for secondary wavelength include: blank, 340nm, 380nm, 412nm, 450nm, 505nm,
546nm, 570nm, 605nm, 660nm, 700nm, 740nm and 800nm
Unit
Changing the result units of both closed-reagent and open-reagent chemistries are allowed.
• For closed-reagent chemistries, only the unit options provided by the manufacturer can
be selected. When the result unit is changed, the system will automatically refresh the
finished sample results, calibrator concentrations, control concentrations, reference
ranges and offsets in light of the conversion rate between units.
• For open-reagent chemistries, the result unit is blank by default. After changing the unit,
you are required to update calibrator concentrations, control concentrations and standard
deviations (SDs), reference ranges and offsets. Those test results calculated with the old
unit will remain unchanged.
The following table summaries the result units available for open-reagent chemistries.
Table 3.2 Result units

Unit Full name
1.mg/dl Milligrams per decilitre
2. mg/L Milligrams per litter
3. g/dl Grams per decilitre
4. g/L Grams per litre
5. mmol/L Micromole per litre
6. μmol/L Millimole per litre
7. IU/L International unit per litre
8. μg/ml Microgram per millilitre
9. μg/dl Microgram per decilitre
10. μg/L Microgram per litter
11. U/L Unit per litter
12. % Percent
13. IU/ml International unit per millilitre
14. U/ml Unit per millilitre
15. mg/ml Milligram per millilitre
16. %GHB Glycohemoglobin
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Unit Full name

17. %Alc Hemoglobin A1C
18. N/A /
Decimal
Decimal specifies the number of decimal places for test results. The decimal is allowed to be
edited for both open and closed reagent chemistries. The number of decimal places is 0 for
open chemistry and same as that defined in the database for closed chemistry.
Up to 3 decimal places can be set up and respectively correspond to 0, 0.1, 0.01 and 0.001.
Blank Time and Reaction Time

Blank time refers to the period between dispensing of the second reactant (reagent or sample)
in reversed order and of the last reactant (reagent or sample).
For endpoint analysis, the reaction time refers to the time span from the start point of the
reaction to the end point; for fixed-time and Kinetic analysis, it refers to the period from
reaction equilibrium to the end of monitoring.
The blank time and reaction time are counted in measuring points.
Suppose the blank time range is N-P and the reaction time range is L-M. The start point is the
first measuring point after dispensing of R1.
Table 3.3 Blank time and reaction time input ranges for endpoint analysis
Endpoint Blank Time Reaction Time
When the blank absorbance is read before the reaction begins,
Single-reagent 1≤N≤P≤4 5≤L≤M≤33
Double-reagent 5≤N≤P≤16 18≤L≤M≤33
Triple-reagent 18≤N≤P≤35 40≤L≤M≤68
Quadruple-reagent 40≤N≤P≤51 53≤L≤M≤68
When the blank absorbance is read after the reaction begins,
Single-reagent 5≤N≤P P<L≤M≤33
Double-reagent 18≤N≤P P<L≤M≤33
Triple-reagent 40≤N≤P P<L≤M≤68
Quadruple-reagent 53≤N≤P P<L≤M≤68
When the blank absorbance is not subtracted,
Single-reagent N=P=0 5≤L≤M≤33
Double-reagent N=P=0 18≤L≤M≤33
Triple-reagent N=P=0 40≤L≤M≤68
Quadruple-reagent N=P=0 53≤L≤M≤68
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Table 3.4 Blank time and reaction time input ranges for fixed-time and Kinetic
analysis
Fixed-time and Kinetic Blank Time Reaction Time
Single-reagent 1≤N<P≤4 5≤L<M≤33
Double-reagent 5≤N<P≤16 18≤L<M≤33
Triple-reagent 18≤N<P≤35 40≤L<M≤68
Quadruple-reagent 40≤N<P≤51 53≤L<M≤68
Single-reagent N=P=0 5≤L<M≤33
Double-reagent N=P=0 18≤L<M≤33
Triple-reagent N=P=0 40≤L<M≤68
Quadruple-reagent N=P=0 53≤L<M≤68
The blank time and reaction time are almost the same for both fixed-time and Kinetic analysis,
except that M-L≥2 is required for Kinetic analysis, that is, the reaction time should include at
least 3 measuring points.
Sample Volume, Increased and Decreased

Sample volume is the standard sample amount, which should be dispensed in a normal test. It
ranges from 1.5μl to 35μl with an increment of 0.1μl. The default is 1.5μl. A maximum of one
decimal is allowed.
Increased sample volume indicates the sample amount required for an increment test. It
ranges from 1.5μl to 35μl with an increment of 0.1μl. The default is blank. A maximum of one
decimal is allowed.
Decreased sample volume indicates the sample amount required for a decrement test. It
ranges from 1.5μl to 35μl with an increment of 0.1μl. The default is blank. A maximum of one
decimal is allowed.
Sample Blank
Sample blank is similar to sample analysis except for use of equivalent amount of
physiological saline. Sample blank is used for removal of non-chromogenesis reaction, such
as influence of sample interference (Hemolysis, icterus and lipemia) on absorbance readings.
The sample blank reaction curve is almost a straight line with slope of 0 during the reaction
period, and therefore means nothing for fixed-time and Kinetic analysis. For double, triple
and quadruple reagent endpoint analysis, the sample blank absorbance can be subtracted
through parameter settings. Therefore, sample blank is only effective for single-reagent
endpoint chemistries.
Mark the Sample Blank checkbox with a tick. The chemistry will be sample blanked before
the reaction begins.
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Reagent Volume
Reagent volume specifies the reagent amount, which should be dispensed for measurement.
The system allows the dispensing of four reagents:
• R1: 100μl-300μl, with an increment of 0.5μl. The default is 0.5μl.
• R2: 15μl-300μl, with an increment of 0.5μl. The default is 0.5μl. The default is blank.
The second, third and fourth reagents are allowed only when the reagent(s) prior to them are
configured. For example, R2 can be set up with the prerequisite of R1; R3 with R1and R2; R4
with R1, R2 and R3. If one of R2, R3 and R4 is removed, the remaining reagents behind it
will also be removed and appear in grey.
The combined volume of all reagents and sample must be within 100μl and 360μl. If your
input does not satisfy the requirements of reaction mixture volume, the system will display an
error message. Check the sample volume and reagent volumes you have entered, and change
them if necessary.
3.3.4 Error Detection Limits

This section introduces the error detection limits for user-defined chemistries. For more
information about error detection limits, refer to 4 Operation Theories (4-1).
The error detection limits setup window is as shown below:
Figure 3.6 Error detection limits setup window
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Linearity Range
The linearity range indicates the measurable range of the system, during which the test result
is linear to the response R. Determine the linearity range according to the reagent package
insert. Enter the linearity range within -34,000-34,000 and make sure that the low limit is
lower than the high limit.
The system compares the calculated sample concentration with the linearity range. When the
high limit is exceeded, the > sign will appear near the result; when the low limit is exceeded,
the < sign will appear. For more information of result flags, refer to 17.5 Data Alarm (page
17-12).
The default is blank, which means not performing this check.
Auto Rerun
The Auto Rerun option is used to rerun the chemistries that are beyond the preset linearity
range.
If you have specified the auto rerun dilution factor on the Sample Dilution Factor window,
the chemistry will be rerun with the sample diluted for the set ratio; otherwise, it will be run
with the standard sample volume.
Mark the Auto Rerun checkbox means enabling the auto rerun option.
For more information about auto rerun, refer to Auto rerun of diluted samples (page 8-9).
Linearity Limit
Linearity limit is only applicable to Kinetic analysis, in which the absorbance change is linear
to the reaction time. If the reagent undergoes substrate depletion, or the photometer fluctuates,
or the reaction mixture is not stirred evenly, the test results may be unreliable. Therefore, the
linearity of the measuring period is calculated and then compared with the set linearity limit.
If the reaction data within the linearity range does not satisfy the linearity limit, the system
will flag the test result with “LIN” on the patient report. For more information of result flags,
refer to 17.5 Data Alarm (page 17-12).
The linearity limit can be any number between 0 and 1 with a maximum of 2 decimals. The
default is blank, which means not performing this check.
Substrate Depletion
The Substrate Depletion option is only applicable to Kinetic and fixed-time analysis. It can be
obtained through the following formula:
Substrate depletion limit = Input substrate depletion limit + K(L1-Lb)
Where,
• L1: refers to the absorbance of primary wavelength measured at the first measuring point
when sample is dispensed and stirred in sample analysis.
• Lb: refers to the absorbance of primary wavelength measured at the first measuring point
when sample is dispensed and stirred in a reagent blank test or calibration with
0-concentration calibrator.
• K: correction factor of liquid volume
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Results will not be adjusted when L1-Lb≤0 or the measurement is not a reagent blank or
0-concentration calibration. Substrate depletion is not applicable for calibrations.
We deem that substrate depletion occurs if the primary wavelength absorbance of the first
measuring point is greater than the substrate depletion limit in ascending reactions or lower
than the substrate depletion limit in descending reactions. When substrate depletion occurs,
the system will flag the test result with “BOE” in the patient report. For more information of
result flags, refer to 17.5 Data Alarm (page 17-12).
The substrate depletion limit can be any number within -34,000-34,000. The default is blank,
which means not performing this check.
R1 Blank Absorbance Range

The R1 Blank Abs indicates the allowable range of the maximum absorbance in the previous
period prior to sample dispensing. The input range must be within -34,000-34,000, and the
low limit lower than the high limit.
If the maximum absorbance in the previous period prior to sample dispensing is beyond the
set range, the system will flag the test result with “RBK”.
Mixed Blank Absorbance Range

The Mixed Blank Abs indicates the allowable range of the absorbance measured at the end
point of a zero-concentration calibrator reaction or a reagent blank reaction. The input range
must be within -34,000-34,000, and the low limit lower than the high limit.
If the absorbance measured at the reaction end point is beyond the set range, the system will
flag the test result with “MBK”.
Blank Response
The Blank Response specifies the allowable range of the response in a zero-concentration
calibrator analysis or a reagent blank test. The input range can be any number within
-34,000-34,000, and the low limit lower than the high limit.
If the response is beyond the set range, the system will flag the test result with “BLK”.
Uncapping Time
The Uncapping Time refers to the number of days that the reagent can be kept valid since
uncapped at the first time.
The input range must be within 1-999 days. The default is blank, which means that the
reagent is valid at all times.
Prozone Check
In the reaction of antigen and antibody, the amount of generated insoluble compound is
closely related to the proportion of antigen and antibody. The maximum amount of compound
will be generated at a proper proportion of antigen and antibody, at this point least light is
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passed and the greatest absorbance is obtained. For other proportions, the amount of insoluble
compound will decrease with more light passed and lower absorbance calculated. Therefore,
samples with quite different concentrations may generate the equivalent amount of insoluble
antigen/antibody compound, and can have the same test results without a Prozone check.
The Prozone check can be performed in two ways: rate check and antigen addition.
• The rate check is based on the condition that the antibody excess reaction rather than the
antigen excess reaction can reach equilibrium within the same specified period. This
method is used for all chemistries.
• With the antigen addition method, more antigens are added to the finished reaction, and
if the reaction does not continue, it indicates antigen excess. This method is only
applicable to single and double reagent chemistries.
Rate check:
You are required to set up the following six parameters for the rate check method, which are
Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, PC and ABS. The unit is the same as the reaction time and blank time.
Enter the six parameters as follows:
• Single-reagent chemistries: 5≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤33. “5” is the first measuring point after
the sample is dispensed and stirred.
• Double-reagent chemistries: 18≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤33. “18” is the first measuring point after
R2 is dispensed and stirred.
• Triple-reagent chemistries: 40≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤68. “40” is the first measuring point after
• Quadruple-reagent chemistries: 53≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤68. “53” is the first measuring point
after R4 is dispensed and stirred.
• PC: a number between 0 and 10, with four decimals.
• ABS: any integer between 0 and 34,000.
Antigen addition:
For the antigen addition method, you need to enter the three parameters, which are Q1, Q2
and PC.
Enter the three parameters as follows:
• Q1: 68≥Q2≥40>Q1≥reaction end point.
• Q2: 68≥Q2≥40>Q1≥reaction end point.
• PC: -34,000-34,000.
3.3.5 Dilution Factor Setup

The Dilute option allows you to define the sample dilution factor for normal and rerun tests.
The system will automatically calculate the sample volume and reagent volume required for
calibrator, control or sample analysis according to the sample volume (1.5μl-35μl), reaction
mixture volume (100μl-360μl) and diluent volume (15μl-300μl).
For measurement of diluted calibrators, you are required to define diluted concentrations of
the calibrator on the Reagent/Calibration screen. The calibrations will be performed based
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on the defined concentrations and has nothing to do with the dilution factors of the
chemistries.
Dilution factor setup is not applicable to chemistries of antigen addition.
2. Choose a chemistry.
4. Select Dilute F1.
Figure 3.7 Sample Dilution Factor window
5. Enter the dilution factor for normal test in the For Normal Run field.
The input range is 4-201, and only integer is allowed. The dilution factor is used for
calibration, quality control and sample analysis of the chemistry.
6. Enter the dilution factor for auto rerun test in the For Auto Rerun field.
The input range is 4-201, and only integer is allowed. Make sure that the product
between the dilution factors for both normal run and rerun is within 4-201.
7. Select Save.
8. Select Close.
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3.3.6 Slope and Offset Adjustment

The slope and offset are calculation factors that are used to compensate the test results of a
chemistry when the QC result of the chemistry is slightly deviating.
When the measurement is finished, the system adjusts the test result with the following
equation:
y=kx+b
Where, x is the test result before adjustment, y is the result after adjustment, k is the slope,
and b is the offset.
Before setting up the calculating factors, make sure that you have sufficient permissions and
the system is not running tests.
2. Select Slope/Offset F5.
Figure 3.8 Slope/Offset Adjustment window
4. Double click the Slope field and then input the slope.
The slope must be above 0. The default is 1.000. The maximum input length is 8 digits.
5. Double click the Offset field and then input the offset.
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The default value for offset is 0.000. The maximum input length is 8 digits.
6. Repeat step 3 to 5 to set up the slope and offset for other chemistries.
7. Select Save to save your input information.
8. To restore the factory settings of slope and offset, select Restore Defaults.
9. Select Close the exit the window.
3.3.7 Reference/Critical Range Setup

The system allows the setup of reference/critical ranges for each chemistry.
• Reference range indicates the allowable concentration range of a normal sample. If the
test result is beyond the reference range, perhaps the patient is not healthy enough.
• Critical range is the allowable result range from the perspective of clinical diagnosis. If
the test result is beyond the critical range, the patient may need immediate treatment.
If a result is greater than the high limit of the reference range, ↑ will appear near the result; if
a result is less than the low limit of the reference range, ↓ will appear near the result. If a
result is greater than the high limit of the critical range, ↑! will appear near the result; if a
result is less than the low limit of the critical range, ↓! will appear near the result. You may
enable the auto rerun function for a chemistry, which will be rerun automatically once the test
result is beyond the critical range.
Prior to defining the reference/critical range, ensure that you have sufficient permissions and
the system status is not Running.
Defining/Editing reference/critical range

2. Select Ref Range F4.
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Figure 3.9 Reference/Critical Range Setup window
3. Choose a chemistry from the Chemistry pull-down list.
4. Choose a sample type for the reference and critical range.
5. Choose patient gender for the reference and critical range.
6. Enter the age range in the Age Range field.
• Enter the age low limit in the first edit box.

• Enter the age high limit in the second edit box.
• Choose an age unit from year, month, day and hour.
7. Enter the reference range.
• Enter the reference range low limit in the first edit box.
• Enter the reference range high limit in the second edit box.
• The maximum input length is 8 digits.
8. Enter the critical range.
• Enter the critical range low limit in the first edit box.
• Enter the critical range high limit in the second edit box.
• The maximum input length is 8 digits.
9. To rerun the chemistry when its test result is beyond the critical range, mark the Auto
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Rerun checkbox with a tick.
User-defined calculations cannot be rerun. The Auto Rerun checkbox will appear in
grey if the current chemistry is a calculation.
For more information about auto rerun, refer to Auto rerun based on critical range (page
8-8).
10.Select Save F7. The reference/critical range are displayed in the middle list.
• Select Discard F6 to abort the input information, or
• Select Set Defaults F1 to set the reference/critical range as the default for the
chemistry.
11.Select Prev F4 or Next F5 to set up reference/critical range for more chemistries.

12.Select Exit F8 to close the window.
Setting up default reference/critical range

You are allowed to select a default reference/critical range for a sample type and gender. The
default range appears in red. Only one default reference/critical range is allowed for the same
sample type and gender of each chemistry.
3. Choose the chemistry name, sample type, gender and age range.
4. Choose a reference/critical range in the middle list.
5. Select Set Defaults F1.
The selected reference/critical range is set as the default of the chemistry. The system
will check the test result, and if necessary, flag and rerun the chemistry. For details of
reference range flags, refer to Result flag (page 3-3).
6. Select Exit F8 to close the window.
Deleting a reference/critical range

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3. Choose the chemistry name, sample type, gender and age range.
4. Choose a reference/critical range you want to remove.
6. Select OK.
7. To clear all ranges of the chemistry, select Del All F3.
NOTE
The reference/critical range cannot be recovered once deleted. Think twice before the
deletion.
8. Select OK.
3.4 Calibration Setup
3.4.1 Introduction
Perform calibration settings in the following order:
• Define a calibrator
• Set up calibrator concentrations
• Set up calibration rules
• Set up calibrator acceptance limits
You are allowed to add, edit and delete calibrators only when the system status is not
Running.
3.4.2 Defining a Calibrator

The system allows the definition of up to 99 calibrators. You are required to input the name
and position for each defined calibrator.
1. Select Rgts/Cal-Reagent/Calibration.
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2. Select the down-arrow button to show the biochemical chemistry screen.
3. Select Cal Options F8.
4. Choose Calibrator Definition.
Figure 3.10 Calibrator Definition window
6. Enter the calibrator name with 1-10 characters.
7. Enter the expiration date of the calibrator. The default is the current day in the next year.
Calibrators beyond the expiration date cannot be used.
8. Enter the lot number.
The input range is 0-18 and accepts numbers and letters. Calibrators with the same name
must not have the same lot number.
9.Assign positions for the calibrator.

You are allowed to assign one position of each sample carousel for the calibrator. The
fourth ring (center) of the sample carousel is used to carry calibrators and controls. You
may also place the calibrator on other idle positions of the sample carousel.
10.Select Save to save your input information.
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11.To define more calibrators, repeat step 5 to 10.

12.Select Close to exit the window.
3.4.3 Editing a Calibrator

You are allowed to edit calibrators only when the system is not running any tests. The default
calibrator WATER (physiological saline) is placed in position No.140 of the sample carousel.
It is used for reagent blank measurement and cannot be edited or deleted.
5. Choose a calibrator to edit and select Edit F2.
Figure 3.11 Calibrator Definition window
6. Edit the following calibrator information:
• Calibrator name
• Expiration date
• Lot number
• Position
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8. Select Close to exit the window.
3.4.4 Setting up Calibrator Concentrations

You are required to set up calibrator concentrations for each chemistry after defining the
calibrator. Only the calibrator with positions assigned and concentrations determined can be
used for programming. You are allowed to change the calibrator concentrations when the
system is not running any tests.
The default calibrator WATER has concentration of 0 for all chemistries. It has no lot number
and expiration date and must not be edited or removed.
Figure 3.12 Calibrator concentration setup window
5. Choose a calibrator in the left list.
The chemistries configured for the calibrator are displayed in the right list.
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6. Choose chemistries to which the calibrator is applicable, and then select the
corresponding Conc column and type in the calibrator concentration for it.
The concentration must be above 0.
7. Select Save F7 to save your input information.
8. Select Close F8 to close the window.
3.4.5 Setting up Calibration Rules

You should set up the calibration rules after defining a calibrator and determining
concentrations for it. You are allowed to set up or edit the calibration rules, replicates, K
factor and auto calibration only when the system is not running any tests.
4. Choose Calibration Setup.
Figure 3.13 Calibration Setup window
5. Choose a chemistry from the Chem pull-down list.
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6. Choose a calibration method in the Math Model field.
The options include:

• K factor
• Two-point linear
• Multi-point linear
• Logit-Log 4P
• Logit-Log 5P
• Exponential 5P
• Polynomial 5P
• Parabola
• Spline
7. If you choose K Factor, type in the K factor in the Factor field.
This field is activated only when the one-point linear math model is chosen. When the K
factor is determined, the calibration results will be calculated with the equation Y=K*X.
Where, Y is the calibration result, K is the factor, and X is the response. The K factor can
be used to calculate sample results without running a calibration.
8. Choose the number of replicates.
9. If you want to run auto calibration, choose the conditions.
• When reagent bottle is changed;

• When reagent lot is change; or
• When the calibration time is exceeded.
For more information about auto calibration, refer to 6.5 Auto Calibration (page 6-12).
10.Choose calibrators in the right list for the chemistry.

Up to 10 calibrators, including WATER, are allowed for each chemistry. The
correspondence between the number of calibrators and calibration math model is shown
in the table below.
Table 3.5 Correspondence between number of calibrators and calibration math

model
Calibration Math Model Number of Calibrators
K Factor N=0 or 1
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Calibration Math Model Number of Calibrators

Two-point linear N=2
Multi-point linear 2< N≤10
Logit-Log 4P 4≤N≤10
Logit-Log 5P 5≤N≤10
Exponential 5P 5≤N≤10
Polynomial 5P 5≤N≤10
Parabola 3≤N≤10
Spline 3≤N≤10
11.Select Save F7 to save your input information.

3.4.6 Calibrator Acceptance Limits

The calibration results are compared with the determined acceptance limits. If the calibration
results exceed the acceptance limits, the system will give an alarm and flag the results on
calibration reports.
5. Enter the following acceptance limits in the Acceptance Limits area.
Table 3.6 Calibration acceptance limits

Acceptance Limits Description
Slope difference The slope difference is applicable to linear calibration
only. It is the K factor (slope) difference between two
adjacent calibrations. The system will give the flag
“FAC” and an alarm when the slope difference is
exceeded.
Type in the percentage within 0-100. The default is 20,
and blank means not performing this check.
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Acceptance Limits Description

Standard deviation (SD) The standard deviation is used for multi-point linear and
non-linear calibrations. The system will give the flag
“CSD” and an alarm when the SD value is exceeded.
The input range must be within 0-999. The default is
999, and blank means not performing this check.
Sensitivity The sensitivity is the absolute response difference
between two calibrators with the maximum and
minimum concentration. The system will give the flag
“SEN” and an alarm when the sensitivity is exceeded.
The input range must be within 0-34,000. The default is
34,000, and blank means not performing this check.
Curve fit The curve fit is only applicable to multi-point linear and
non-linear calibrations. It is the fit degree of a calibration
curve. The system will give the flag “DET” and an alarm
when the calibration fit degree is exceeded.
The input range must be within 0-1. The default is 1, and
blank means not performing this check.
Repeatability The repeatability is the difference of the maximum and
minimum response of each calibrator. If the calculated
calibrator response difference is lower than the set limit,
the system will give the flag “DUP” and an alarm.
The input range must be within 0-34,000. The default is
34,000 and blank means not performing this check.
Calibration time The validity period indicates the number of days that the
calibration factors can be used. If the validity period is
exceeded, the system will give an alarm.
The input range must be within 1-9999 hours. The
default is blank, which means the calibration factors of
the chemistry can be used all the time.
3.4.7 Deleting a Calibrator

You are allowed to remove the calibrators other than WATER. When a calibrator is deleted, all
calibration settings and its position are cleared, and it cannot be used for programming. The
stored test results of the calibrator can be recalled according to the chemistry name. only
calibrators that are not requested or run can be deleted.
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5. Choose a calibrator you want to remove.
3.5 QC Setup
3.5.1 Introduction
Perform QC settings in the following order:
• Define a control
• Select chemistries
• Set up control concentrations
• Set up QC rules
3.5.2 Defining/Editing a Control

The system allows the definition of up to 99 controls. You are required to enter the control
name and sample type. The combination of control name and lot number must not be
duplicate and should be unique. If a control has no lot number, you are not allowed to define
another control with the same name.
1. Select QC-Setup.
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Figure 3.14 Define/Edit Controls window
3. Type in the control name.
4. Enter the control number.
The input range is 1-99.
The lot number can be composed of characters or numbers. The combination of control
name and lot number must not be duplicate.
The options include serum, plasma, urine, CSF and other. The default is serum.
7. Select expiration date for the control.
When the expiration date is exceeded, the control can still be programmed and analyzed,
while the system flags the test result in the Flag column to remind you of replacing the
expired control.
8. Assign positions for the control.
You are allowed to assign one position of each sample carousel for the control. The
may also place the control on other idle positions of the sample carousel.
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10.To define more controls, select New and repeat step 2 to 9.

11.Select Exit to exit the window.
3.5.3 Selection of Chemistries

After defining a control, you need to select chemistries for which the control will be used.
When selecting chemistries, make sure that the system status is Incubation, Standby, Stop or
Sleep, and the control status is not Programmed or Incomplete.
1. Select QC-Setup.
2. Choose a control in the left list.
3. Select Chems F2.
Figure 3.15 QC Chemistries window
4. Choose chemistries for the control. Use the right-arrow button to display more
chemistries.
5. To choose all chemistries in the list, select Select All.
6. To deselect the chemistries, select Clear.
7. Select OK.
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3.5.4 Setting up Control Concentrations

You are required to set up the average concentrations and SDs of a control for each chemistry
after defining the control and choosing chemistries. Only the control with positions assigned
and concentrations determined can be used for programming.
1. Select QC-Setup.
Figure 3.16 Setup screen
The chemistries configured for the control are displayed in the right list.
3. Select the Mean column of a chemistry and type in the average concentration for it.
The concentration must be above 0 with no more than 8 digits.
4. Select the SD column of a chemistry and type in the standard deviation for it.
The SD must be above 0 with no more than 8 digits.
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3.5.5 Setting up QC Rules

You should set up the control rules after defining a control and determining concentrations for
it. The controls without QC rule can still be programmed and analyzed but will not be
monitored for error detection. You are allowed to change the QC rules when the system is not
running any tests.
1. Select QC-Setup.
2. Select Rules F3. The QC Rules Setup window is displayed.
Figure 3.17 QC Rules Setup window
3. Choose a chemistry from the Chem list.
4. Choose QC rules in the Westgard Rules area.
5. If you assign a couple of controls for the chemistry, you are allowed to enable the
Two-Control Evaluation option.
Those controls not contained in the two-control evaluation will be monitored according
the Westgard rules.
6. Select the first control in the Control(X) field.
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7. Enter the average concentration and standard deviation right below the Control(X) field.
8. Select the second control in the Control(Y) field.
9. Enter the average concentration and standard deviation right below the Control(Y) field.
10.Select OK to save your input information.

11.Repeat step 3 to 10 to set up quality control rules for other chemistries.
3.5.6 Deleting a Control

You are allowed to change the control concentrations when the system is not running any tests.
When a control is deleted, the control information, concentration parameters and QC results
as well as the control position are cleared. If the deleted control is included in the two-control
evaluation, the relevant two-control evaluation will be disabled. Those controls programmed
for analysis cannot be deleted.
1. Select QC-Setup.
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4 Operation Theories
4.1 Overview
The system is a fully automated computer-controlled clinical chemistry analyzer allowing the
random selection of chemistries. It is capable of running a variety of chemistries based on the
operation theories and measurement principles.
The system performs measurement and generates the test results in the following procedure:
Figure 4.1 Measurement workflow
AD value
Absorbance
Response
Calibration factors
Sample result QC result
QC conclusion
The system measures the light intensity through photoelectric conversion, linear amplification
and AD conversion, and then calculates the reaction mixture’s absorbance and the absorbance
change rate, that is, the response, based on which the calibration factors are obtained. The
system performance is evaluated according to the test results of the control samples. If the
system is working normally, you may start the analysis of patient samples and the system will
calculate the sample results with the calibration factors.
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4.2 Principles of Measurement
4.2.1 Introduction
The system performs measurement with the following principles:
• Endpoint
• Fixed-time
• Kinetic
In the description of the following sections, N and P indicate the blank read time range, L and
M indicate the reaction read time range. In double-wavelength measurements, absorbance A is
the absorbance difference between the primary and secondary wavelengths; in
single-wavelength measurements, absorbance A is the absorbance measured at the primary
wavelength.
4.3 Endpoint Measurements
4.3.1 Introduction
In endpoint measurements, the reaction reaches equilibrium after a period of time. Since the
equilibrium constant is quite high, it can be considered that all substrates (analytes) have
changed into products, and the absorbance of the reactant will not change any more. The
absorbance change is directly proportional to the analytes’ concentration. The endpoint
method, also called equilibrium method, is most ideal for measurements.
The endpoint reaction is insensitive to minor changes in such conditions as the enzyme
volume, pH value and temperature, provided the changes are not significant enough to affect
the reaction time.
4.3.2 Calculation of Reaction Absorbance

Set up the reaction time range by understanding the following instructions:
• If L=M, that is, [M] and [M] are entered for the reaction time range, one measuring point
will be used for absorbance calculation, and the reaction absorbance will be the
absorbance measured at point M, i.e. Ai=AM.
• If L=M-1, that is, [M-1] and [M] are entered for the reaction time range, two measuring
points will be used for absorbance calculation, and the reaction absorbance will be the
AM + AM −1
average of the absorbance measured at the two points, i.e. Ai= .
2
• If L=M-2, that is, [M-2] and [M] are entered for the reaction time range, three measuring
points will be used for absorbance calculation, and the reaction absorbance will be the
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mediate absorbance measured at the three points, while the maximum and minimum
absorbance is removed.
• If M>L+2, the reaction absorbance will be the average of the remaining absorbance
when the maximum and minimum absorbance is removed.
4.3.3 Calculation of Blank Absorbance

The blank absorbance Ab is calculated in the same way as the reaction absorbance Ai.
When N=P=0, the blank absorbance Ab will not be calculated.
4.3.4 Calculation of K Factor

The system provides four K factors for result calculation, which are expressed through the
following equations:
VR1
• k1 =
VR1 + VS
VR1 + VS
• k2 =
VR1 + VS + VR 2
VR1 + VS + VR 2
• k3 =
VR1 + VS + VR 2 + VR 3
VR1 + VS + VR 2 + VR 3
• k4 =
VR1 + VS + VR 2 + VR 3 + VR 4
Where, VR1, VR2, VR3 and VR4 are the volumes of R1, R2, R3 and R4; Vs is the actual volume
of sample dispensed for reaction.
4.3.5 Calculation of Response

The response in endpoint measurements is calculated as follows:
R = Ai − k ⋅ Ab
k is the calculation factor and varies with the chemistry parameters.
Table 4.1 Calculation of response for endpoint measurements

Endpoint Blank Time Reaction Time K Factor
Single-reagent 1≤N≤P≤4 5≤L≤M≤33 K1
Double-reagent 5≤N≤P≤16 18≤L≤M≤33 K2
Triple-reagent 18≤N≤P≤35 40≤L≤M≤68 K3
Quadruple-reagent 40≤N≤P≤51 53≤L≤M≤68 K4
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Endpoint Blank Time Reaction Time K Factor

When the blank absorbance is read after the reaction begins,
Single-reagent 5≤N≤P P<L≤M≤33 1
Double-reagent 18≤N≤P P<L≤M≤33 1
Triple-reagent 40≤N≤P P<L≤M≤68 1
Quadruple-reagent 53≤N≤P P<L≤M≤68 1
Single-reagent N=P=0 5≤L≤M≤33 0
Double-reagent N=P=0 18≤L≤M≤33 0
Triple-reagent N=P=0 40≤L≤M≤68 0
Quadruple-reagent N=P=0 53≤L≤M≤68 0
4.3.6 Sample Blanked Response

Sample blank is used for removal of non-chromogenesis reaction, such as influence of sample
interference (Hemolysis, icterus and lipemia) on absorbance readings. The sample blank
reaction curve is almost a straight line with slope of 0 during the reaction period, and
therefore means nothing for fixed-time and Kinetic analysis.
In single-reagent endpoint measurements, the response of the sample blank test is
Rsb = Ai − k ⋅ Ab , and the sample blanked response is R ' = R − RSb .
4.4 Fixed-time Measurements
4.4.1 Introduction
In fixed-time measurements, namely, rate measurements, the reaction velocity (v) is directly
proportional to the substrate concentration [S] within a specific period, that is, v=k[S]. As the
substrate is consumed continuously, the reaction velocity is decreasing gradually, and so is the
absorbance change rate. It takes a long time for the reaction to reach equilibrium.
Theoretically, the absorbance reading can be taken at any time. The reaction can, however,
become steady only after a lag because it is complicated at the beginning and there are
miscellaneous reactions due to complex serum compositions.
For any rate measurements, the substrate concentration [S] at a given point t since the reaction
begins is obtained through the following formula:
[S ] = [S 0 ]× e − kt
Where,
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• S0: the initial substrate concentration

• e: base of the natural log
• k: velocity constant
The change of substrate concentration Δ[S] over a fixed time interval, t1 to t 2 , is related to
[S0] by the following equation:
− Δ[ S ]
[ S 0] = − kt1 − kt 2
e −e
That is, the change in substrate concentration is directly proportional to its initial
concentration within a fixed time interval. This is the common feature of rate measurements.
Within this interval, the absorbance change is directly proportional to the analytes
concentration. The fixed-time reaction is also called, rate reaction, first-order Kinetic reaction
and two-point Kinetic reaction.
It is available in single-interval and double-interval according to the input mode of measuring
points. In the double-interval reaction, the sample blank, which is the absorbance change at
two points within the incubation time, is subtracted from the reaction absorbance.
The fixed-time measurements allow the check of substrate depletion at the two measuring
points. When detecting substrate depletion, the system will flag the test result with “BOE”
and give an alarm.

The response in fixed-time measurements is calculated as follows:
AM − AL A − AN
R = 60*( −k⋅ P )
tM − tL tP − t N
Table 4.2 Calculation of response for fixed-time measurements

Fixed-time Blank Time Reaction Time K
Single-reagent 1≤N<P≤4 5≤L<M≤33 K1
Double-reagent 5≤N<P≤16 18≤L<M≤33 K2
Triple-reagent 18≤N<P≤35 40≤L<M≤68 K3
Quadruple-reagent 40≤N<P≤51 53≤L<M≤68 K4
Single-reagent N=P=0 5≤L<M≤33 0
Double-reagent N=P=0 18≤L<M≤33 0
Triple-reagent N=P=0 40≤L<M≤68 0
Quadruple-reagent N=P=0 53≤L<M≤68 0
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4.5 Kinetic Measurements
4.5.1 Introduction
In Kinetic measurements, namely, zero-order Kinetic measurements or continuous-monitoring
measurements, the reaction velocity is not related to substrate concentration and remains
constant during the reaction process. As a result, the analytes absorbance changes evenly at a
given wavelength, and the change rate (ΔA/min) is directly proportional to the activity or
concentration of the analytes. The Kinetic method is usually used to measure enzyme activity.
In fact, it is impossible for the substrate concentration to be absolutely high, and the reaction
will be no longer a zero-order reaction when the substrate is consumed to certain degree.
Therefore, the reaction type only stands within certain reaction period. In addition, the
reaction can become steady only after a period of time, because the reaction is complicated at
the beginning and there are miscellaneous reactions due to complex serum compositions.
In Kinetic reaction, the concentration or activity is obtained according to the absorbance
change among specified measuring points.
4.5.2 Data Calculation in Kinetic Measurements

Figure 4.2 Data calculation flow of Kinetic measurements
Determination of linearity range
Calculate response with the least

square method
Evaluation for linearity
4.5.3 Determination of Linearity Range

The absorbance linearity range is determined based on the substrate depletion limit, and
checked within the reaction time rather than the blank time.
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Figure 4.3 Determination of linearity range for Kinetic measurements
Enter L and M
Enter substrate
depletion limit?
No
Yes
Yes
Substrate depleted Alarm of 揘 LN
at L+2
No
Find M? without substrate depletion

Yes
Substrate depleted at within M and the reaction start
M reading point
No
Linearity range is L-M Linearity range is L-M
The number (N) of measuring points within the substrate depletion limit is monitored for
different operations:
• If N≥3, the linearity range includes all measuring points from the reaction start point to
the substrate depletion limit; otherwise, the test result will be flagged with “NLN”.
• If N=0 or 1, the enzyme linear extension will be enabled.
• If N=2, the system will give an alarm while using two measuring points for calculating
the response.

Absorbance change rate ⊿ALM’ within the reaction time
The response ⊿ALM’ within L-M’ is calculated with the least square method.
M'
∑ (T − T ) ⋅ ( A − A)
i i
ΔA LM' = 60* i = L M
∑ (T − T )
i=L
i
2
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Where,
• L: start point of the linearity range
• M’: end point of the linearity range
• Ai: absorbance measured at measuring point i
• A : average absorbance within L-M’
• Ti: actual measuring time (second) at measuring point i
• T : average measuring time within L-M
If there are less than two measuring points without substrate depletion within the reaction
time, the system will calculate the absorbance change rate by extending the enzyme linearity
range.
Absorbance change rate ⊿ANP within the blank time

The absorbance change rate ⊿ANP within the blank time is calculated with the same equation
as ⊿ALM’.
If N=P=0, the absorbance change rate within the blank time is 0.
Calculation of Response
The response in Kinetic measurements is calculated as follows:
R = ΔA LM' − K ⋅ ΔA NP
Table 4.3 Calculation of response for Kinetic measurements

Kinetic Blank Time Reaction Time K
Single-reagent 1≤N<P≤4 5≤L<M≤33 K1
Double-reagent 5≤N<P≤16 18≤L<M≤33 K2
Triple-reagent 18≤N<P≤35 40≤L<M≤68 K3
Quadruple-reagent 40≤N<P≤51 53≤L<M≤68 K4
Single-reagent N=P=0 5≤L<M≤33 0
Double-reagent N=P=0 18≤L<M≤33 0
Triple-reagent N=P=0 40≤L<M≤68 0
Quadruple-reagent N=P=0 53≤L<M≤68 0
Note: M-L≥2 indicates that at least 3 measuring points should be included within the reaction time.
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4.5.5 Evaluation for Linearity
ΔA f − ΔAb
Linearity= × 100 < Linearity Limit
ΔAu ,v
Where, ΔA f , ΔAb and ΔAu ,v are the absorbance change rates in the front part, back part
and at all measuring points of the reaction. These three values are calculated based on the
number of measuring points within the linearity range.
• When N>8, ΔA f is the absorbance change rate of the first 6 measuring points, ΔAb
of the last 6 measuring points, and ΔAu ,v of all measuring points.
• When 4 ≤ N ≤ 8 , ΔA f is the absorbance change rate of the first 3 measuring points,

ΔAb of the last 3 measuring points, and ΔAu ,v of all measuring points.
• When N ≤ 3, the system will not check the test results for linearity.
ΔA − ΔA b ≤ ΔA u ,v ≤
• When f
60 or 60 (unit: A/10000/minute), the system will not
check the test results for linearity.
The system will compare the calculated linearity with that defined for the chemistry, and will
flag the test result with “LIN” and given an alarm if the configured linearity is exceeded.
4.5.6 Enzyme Linearity Range Extension

Figure 4.4 Reaction curve with extended enzyme linearity range
Lag time
Reaction Time
Absorbance
Substrate depletion mark
Substrate depleted
Absorbance read time
In high-activity enzyme measurements, the substrate may be depleted quickly and the reaction
curve will appear obviously nonlinear (as a smooth curve). If the measurement is performed
based on the general procedure, the system will flag the test result with “NLN” (no linearity
interval), reminding the user to rerun the test after diluting the sample. This will more or less
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bring troubles to the user.

Extending enzyme linearity range:
Suppose the reaction start time is t1 and the reaction time is tL-tM, then t1-tL is the lag time.
If the number (N) of valid measuring points within tL-tM is less than 2 and too few to
calculate the response, the sample response can be obtained by extending the enzyme linearity
range.
Calculation of ⊿Amax:
The linearity range t1-tL’ without substrate depletion is found within the lag time t1-tL.
If the number (N) of valid measuring points within tL-tM is less than 2, the system will not
calculate the response but flag the test result with “ENC” (no calculation interval) and give an
alarm;
or the system calculates the reaction rate ⊿A＝60*(Ai＋1-Ai)/（ti＋1－ti），i＝1，2…L’ with
the lag time t1-tL’. The maximum ⊿A is taken as the response of the sample. Therefore, the
enzyme linearity range is extended via the lag time. The results calculated by extending the
enzyme linearity range will be flagged with “EXP”.
4.6 Calibration Math Model and Factors

The system provides linear and non-linear math models. The former is used for Colorimetry
chemistries and the later for turbidity chemistries.
In this section,
• R: calibrator response
• C: calibrator concentration (or internal converting concentration in non-linear
calibrations)
• K, R0, a, b, c and d: calibration factors
4.6.1 Linear Calibrations

Single-point linear calibration
The single-point linear calibration is also called the K factor method. Calculation formula:
C = K × ( R − R0 )
Where, K is the user-defined K factor, R0 is the reagent blank response of the first calibrator.
If the chemistry is not reagent blanked, R0=0.
Please note that the R and R0 must be divided by 10,000.
Two-point linear calibration

Calculation formula: C = K × ( R − R 0 )
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C 2 − C1 C1
The formula contains two factors, K and R0, where K = , and R0 = R1 − .
R2 − R1 K
The calibration math model requires two calibrators. C1 and C2 are the concentrations of
calibrator 1 and 2; R1 and R2 are the responses of calibrator 1 and 2;
Multi-point linear calibration
Calculation formula:
C = K × (R −R 0 )
The formula contains two factors, K and R0. The calibration math model requires n(n≥3)
calibrators. Ci is the concentration of calibrator i. Ri is the response of calibrator i. K and R0
can be calculated with the least square method:
n n n
∑ CiRi − (∑ Ci)(∑ Ri) / n

K= i =1
n
i =1
n
i =1
∑ Ri
i =1
2
− (∑ Ri) 2 / n
i =1
n
(∑ Ci ) / n
R0 = (∑ Ri ) / n − i =1
i =1 K
4.6.2 Non-Linear Calibrations

Logit–Log 4P
1
Calculation formula: R = R0 + K
1 + exp[−(a + b ln C )]
The formula contains four factors, which are R0, K, a and b.
The calibration math model requires at least four calibrators. The four factors can be
calculated with the L-M method.
This calibration type is applied to the chemistries which have a calibration curve with the
response reversely proportional to the concentration.
Logit–Log 5P
1
R = R0 + K
Calculation formula: 1 + exp[−(a + b ln C + cC )]
The formula contains five factors, which are R0, K, a, b and c. The calibration math model
requires at least five calibrators, and calculates the five factors with the L-M method.
This math model has the same application with the Logit-Log 4P except for a higher fitting.
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Exponential 5P
R = R0 + K exp[a ln C + b(ln C ) 2 + c(ln C ) 3 ]
The formula contains five factors, which are R0, K, a, b and c. The calibration math model
requires at least five calibrators, and calculates the five factors with the L-M method.
This calibration type is applied to the chemistries which have a calibration curve with the
response directly proportional to the concentration.
Polynomial 5P
R − R0 R − R0 2 R − R0 3
ln C = a + b( ) + c( ) + d( )
Calculation formula: 100 100 100
The formula contains five factors, which are R0, a, b, c and d. The calibration math model
requires at least five calibrators. The response (R) of the first calibrator (with internal
converting concentration of 0) is R0, which is given.
R − R0
x=
Suppose, y = ln C and 100 .
Then, y = a + bx + cx + dx
2 3
can be calculated with the least square method for
polynomial expressions.
Parabola
R = aC 2 + bC + R0
The formula contains three factors, which are a, b and R0. The calibration math model
requires at least three calibrators. The three factors can be calculated with the least square
method.
Spline
R = R0i + ai (C − C i ) + bi (C − C i ) 2 + ci (C − C i ) 3
The calibration math model requires 2-9 calibrators. Suppose the number of calibrators is n,
R a b c
then the calculation formula contains 4(n-1) factors, which are 0i , i , i , and i . Due to
the subsection fitting, this math model has be best fit curves than other math models.
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4.7 Prozone Check
4.7.1 Introduction
Figure 4.5 Reaction curve of antigen and antibody
Prozone Equivalent Postzone
Response R
(antibody excess) zone (antigen excess)
Concentration C
In the reaction of antigen and antibody, the amount of generated insoluble compound is
closely related to the proportion of antigen and antibody. The maximum amount of compound
will be generated at a proper proportion of antigen and antibody, at this point least light is
passed and the greatest absorbance is obtained. For other proportions, the amount of insoluble
compound will decrease with more light passed and lower absorbance calculated. Therefore,
samples with quite different concentrations may generate the equivalent amount of insoluble
antigen/antibody compound, and can have the same test results without a Prozone check. The
Prozone check, therefore, is necessary for antigen-antibody reactions.
The Prozone limit is the allowable maximum or minimum PC when antigen excess does not
happen.
The Prozone check factors include:
• PCM (Prozone check limit), q1, q2, q3 and q4.
• Absorbance low limit: ABS
The Prozone check can be performed in two ways: rate check and antigen addition, which are
described in detail in the following sections.
4.7.2 Antigen Addition Method

Antigen excess can be detected by further addition of antigen. When enough antibodies are
provided, the antigen reacts with them in reaction medium and forms into stable compound
particles, thus producing dispersed light, which increases dynamically with compound amount
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increased and reaction time extended (antibody excess). If the antibody keeps excess in
specified period, it will continue to react with further added antigen, and the reaction will
increase accordingly. If the antigen is excessive before further addition, the reaction will
decrease. The antigen addition method is applicable to both single-/double-reagent
chemistries.
Enter the Prozone check factors as follows:
• PCM (Prozone check limit), q1 and q2.
• If the absorbance low limit ABS appears in grey, that is q3=q4=0, it cannot be set up.
• 68≥q2≥40>q1≥Reaction end point.
If one of PCM, q1 and q2 is not input, the system will not check the antigen.
• Sample PC=Aq2-k×Aq1.
− k is the calculation factor.
− For single-reagent chemistries: k=(VR1+VS)/(VR1+2VS).
− For double-reagent chemistries: k=(VR1+VS+VR2)/(VR1+2VS+VR2).
The system will flag the test result with “PRO” (Prozone check abnormal) and give an alarm
if PC<PCM in positive reactions or PC>PCM in negative reactions.
4.7.3 Reaction Rate Method

The rate check is based on the condition that the antibody excess reaction rather than the
antigen excess reaction can reach equilibrium within the same specified period. Enter the
Prozone check factors as follows:
• PCM (Prozone check limit), q1, q2, q3 and q4.
• Absorbance low limit: ABS
Aq 4 − Aq 3
q 4 − q3
• Sample PC: PC = . If PC>PCM, the system will flag the test result with
Aq 2 − Aq1
q 2 − q1
“PRO” and give an alarm.
Enter the measuring points as follows:
• Single-reagent chemistries: 5≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤33. “5” is the first measuring point after
the sample is dispensed and stirred.
• Double-reagent chemistries: 18≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤33. “18” is the first measuring point after
• Triple-reagent chemistries: 40≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤68. “40” is the first measuring point after
• Quadruple-reagent chemistries: 53≤q1<q2<q3<q4≤68. “53” is the first measuring point
after R4 is dispensed and stirred.
If one of PCM, q1, q2, q3 and q4 is not input, the system will not check the reaction rate.
Prozone check will be disabled if:
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• (Reaction end point absorbance – Reaction start point absorbance) < ABS
• The sample response is not within the calibrator response range for sample and control
analysis of non-linear chemistries.
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Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ ii
Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................ ii
Preface································································································· iv
Safety Symbols ...............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
Waste Hazards.....................................................................................................................................4
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................5
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Contents – Advanced Volume

Labels............................................................................................................................................................10
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................10
Warning Labels .................................................................................................................................14
Contents ·································································································I
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3.1 System Overview................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.4 Reaction System .................................................................................................................. 1-19
1.3.7 Mixer Assembly................................................................................................................... 1-22
1.3.8 Operation Unit ..................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.3.9 Output Unit .......................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1-25
1.4.2 ISE Module.......................................................................................................................... 1-26
1.4.4 RMS..................................................................................................................................... 1-27
1.5.1 Main Screen ......................................................................................................................... 1-30
II
1.5.3 Using a Mouse ..................................................................................................................... 1-39

1.6.2 Power supply ....................................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.5 Input Device......................................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.6 Output Device...................................................................................................................... 1-48
1.6.7 Noise and Fuse..................................................................................................................... 1-48
2.3 Powering On ......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
III
2.6 Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 2-23

2.7 Quality Control ................................................................................................................................... 2-27
2.10.3 Emergency Stop ................................................................................................................. 2-50
2.12 Powering Off .................................................................................................................................... 2-51
3 System Setup ····················································································· 3-1
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.4 Print Setup ............................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.2.5 Bar Code Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-9
IV

3.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-26
3.5 QC Setup............................................................................................................................................. 3-34
3.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-34
4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-6
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4.7 Prozone Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-13

4.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-13
Contents ·································································································I
5 Reagents··························································································· 5-1
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Sort Reagents........................................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.2 Sort Reagents ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-6
5.5 Reagent Set ........................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-7
5.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5-14
5.11.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5-14
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6 Calibration ························································································ 6-1
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 Reagent Blank....................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-6
6.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-12
6.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-15
7 Quality Control··················································································· 7-1
VII
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1

7.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.1.3 QC Alarms ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.4 QC Result Flags..................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.5 Control Status ........................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2 QC Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3.2 Auto QC Setup ....................................................................................................................... 7-6

8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2.2 Adding Samples ..................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.2.7 Sample Blank....................................................................................................................... 8-16
8.3 Serum Index........................................................................................................................................ 8-20
8.3.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-20
8.3.4 Auto Serum Index ................................................................................................................ 8-23
8.4 Clear Samples ..................................................................................................................................... 8-24
8.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-24
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8.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-25
8.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-28
8.7 Sample Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 8-29
8.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-29
8.8 Sample Comments .............................................................................................................................. 8-31
8.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-31
8.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.2 Sample List .......................................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.3 Chemistry List ..................................................................................................................... 8-35
8.10 Results Recall ................................................................................................................................... 8-36
8.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 8-36
8.10.5 Reaction Curve .................................................................................................................. 8-41
8.10.10 Editing Results................................................................................................................. 8-49
9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 9-1
9.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2.3 Data Archive .......................................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3 Print Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 9-7
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9.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-7

9.4 Sample Reports..................................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-9
9.5 Reagent Reports.................................................................................................................................. 9-17
9.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-17
9.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-19
9.7 QC Reports ......................................................................................................................................... 9-26
9.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-26
9.7.4 Twin-Plot Chart.................................................................................................................... 9-28
9.7.5 QC Data Report ................................................................................................................... 9-29
9.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-31
9.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-32
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9.10 Log Reports ...................................................................................................................................... 9-38
9.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 9-38
9.10.2 Error Log Report................................................................................................................ 9-39
9.10.3 Edit Log Report ................................................................................................................. 9-39
10 Chemistries ····················································································10-1
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.3 Panels................................................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.3 Deleting Panels .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.3.4 Running Panels .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.4 Serum Index...................................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-7
10.6 Carryover Setup .............................................................................................................................. 10-10
10.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-10
10.7 Default Panel .................................................................................................................................. 10-12
10.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-12
10.8.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-14
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11.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Home................................................................................................................................................. 11-1
11.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.2.2 Homing System.................................................................................................................. 11-2
11.3 Stop Print .......................................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.3.2 Stop Print ........................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.4 Wake Up............................................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-3
11.5.2 Defining a User .................................................................................................................. 11-4
11.5.3 Modifying a User ............................................................................................................... 11-4
11.5.5 Deleting a User .................................................................................................................. 11-6
11.6.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-7
11.6.2 Auto Sleep Setup................................................................................................................ 11-7
11.6.3 Auto Awake Setup .............................................................................................................. 11-8
11.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 11-10
11.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................11-11
12 Use of ISE Module ·············································································12-1

12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12-1
12.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12-4
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12.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-12
12.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-16
12.6.6 Results Recall .................................................................................................................. 12-21
12.9.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-30
12.10 Startup Prime ................................................................................................................................ 12-31
12.10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 12-31
13 Use of Bar Code ···············································································13-1

13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 13-1
13.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 13-1
13.2.7 Results Recall .................................................................................................................. 13-14
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13.3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13-16
13.4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13-20
14 LIS and RMS ····················································································14-1
14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-1
14.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-5
14.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-9
14.6 Use of RMS .................................................................................................................................... 14-12
14.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 14-12
Contents ·································································································I
15 Diagnostics ·····················································································15-1
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 15-1
15.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 15-1
16 Maintenance ···················································································16-1
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-1
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16.1.2 Consumables...................................................................................................................... 16-2

16.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-5
16.3 ISE Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 16-7
16.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-7
16.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-8
16.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 16-17
16.5.3 Check Wash Wells............................................................................................................ 16-19
16.5.6 Check Waste..................................................................................................................... 16-23
16.6.2 Clean Mixers.................................................................................................................... 16-28
16.6.3 Diluted Wash.................................................................................................................... 16-30
16.6.4 Cuvette Check.................................................................................................................. 16-32
16.6.5 Lamp Check..................................................................................................................... 16-36
16.7.1 Clean ISE Tubes............................................................................................................... 16-39
16.8.1 Clean Wash Wells ............................................................................................................ 16-41
16.8.2 Clean Rotors .................................................................................................................... 16-42
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16.10.1 Replace Lamp ................................................................................................................ 16-58
16.11.6 Replace Probe R1/R2 ..................................................................................................... 16-73
16.11.10 Clean Cuvettes ............................................................................................................. 16-80
16.11.11 Replace Cuvette ........................................................................................................... 16-83
16.11.15 Water Prime.................................................................................................................. 16-93
17.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 17-1
17.2.2 Error Logs.......................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2.3 Edit Logs............................................................................................................................ 17-5
17.3.3 Recalling Logs ................................................................................................................... 17-7
17.3.4 Refreshing Logs................................................................................................................. 17-8
17.3.5 Clearing Logs..................................................................................................................... 17-8
17.3.6 Archiving Logs .................................................................................................................. 17-9
17.3.7 Printing Logs ................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.5 Data Alarm...................................................................................................................................... 17-12
17.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 17-12
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17.5.2 Result Flags ..................................................................................................................... 17-13

Vocabulary······························································································ 1
Index····································································································· 1
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5 Reagents
5.1 Overview
5.1.1 Introduction
This chapter introduces the advanced application of the reagent module. Perform the
following operations according to the practical conditions in your laboratory:
• Setting up reagent inventory alarm limits
• Checking reagent inventory
• Defining and removing reagent bottle set
• Loading bar-coded reagents
• On-line load of reagents
• Off-line load of reagents
• On-line replacement of reagents
• Off-line replacement of reagents
• Unloading reagents
5.1.2 Reagent/Calibration Screen Overview

Select Reagent in the function button area of the main screen. The Reagent/Calibration
screen is displayed. The screen is composed of the biochemistry reagent/calibration page and
ISE reagent/calibration page. The latter is displayed by default.
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Figure 5.1 ISE reagent/calibration screen
The ISE reagent/calibration screen is divided into three areas. The upper list shows the ISE
chemistries, calibration status, calibration date and calibration time left; the lower list shows
the volume, load date, expiration date, lot number and serial number of all wash solutions and
physiological saline; the function buttons at the bottom are used to access relevant functions.
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Select the down-arrow button on the right side of the screen to display the biochemical
reagents.
Figure 5.2 Biochemistry reagent/calibration screen
The screen shows all configured biochemistry reagents, including the following information:
• Position: position of the reagent on the reagent carousel.
• Chemistry: name of the chemistry.
• Chemistries left: For open reagents, it refers to the minimum tests left of R1, R2, R3 and
R4; for closed reagents, it refers to the sum of tests left of all reagent bottle sets. The
number of chemistries left varies with the number of tests left. When the number of
chemistries left is 0, the chemistry is still allowed for programming and measurement.
• Reagent type: reagent type of a multi-reagent chemistry. It includes R1, R2, R3 and R4.
• Tests left: For open reagents, it refers to the remaining tests of each reagent bottle; for
closed reagents, it refers to the remaining tests of each reagent bottle in a reagent bottle
set.
• Days left: the difference of reagent expiration date and current date and the uncapping
time, whichever the less. When a negative value is displayed, it indicates that the reagent
is expired and should be replaced immediately.
• Lot number: lot number of the reagent. It can be input manually during reagent load.
• Calibration status: calibration status of the chemistry, including, Cal Required, Requested,
Calibrated, Cal Failed, Cal Time Out, Cal Time Extended, Calculated, Edited, Cal
Overridden, Lot Cal and N/A.
• Time left: the time left when the calibration factors are expired. It will be displayed only
when the calibration status is Calibrated, Cal Time Out or Cal Time Extended. When the
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time left is less than 30 minutes, the system displays a message indicating calibration
time out; when the calibration time is exceeded, the calibration factors can no longer be
used, and you are allowed to recalibrate the chemistry or extend the calibration time.
5.2 Sort Reagents
5.2.1 Introduction
Reagents on the biochemistry reagent/calibration screen can be sorted by name, position,
chemistries left, days left and calibration time left, and a V-type symbol appears to the right of
the sort criteria. Prior to loading reagents or running calibrations, sort the reagents to display
the desired ones in the front.
5.2.2 Sort Reagents
reagents.
3. Choose a sorting criteria, and then click on the corresponding list head to rearrange the
reagents.
To view or load reagents, choose the following standards:

• Reagent position
• Chemistry name
• Chemistries left
• Days left
To view calibration status or run calibrations, choose the following standard:
• Calibration time left
5.3 Reagent Inventory Alarm Limits Setup
5.3.1 Introduction
When the reagent inventory is lower than the alarm limits during or before the analysis, the
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system will give an alarm and display the reagent or wash solution name in yellow on the
Reagent/Calibration screen, and the volume of ISE buffer solution and wash solutions
become 0.
5.3.2 Setting up Reagent Inventory Alarm Limits
2. Type in the allowable number of tests for remaining reagent in the Bio Reagent field.
Enter an integer between 1 and 20. The default is 10.
3. Type in the inventory alarm limit of ISE reagent and wash solutions in the ISE
Rgt/Wash field.
The alarm limit is applicable to the ISE reagent, reagent probe wash solution,
physiological saline and sample probe wash solution. The input range is 5%-50%, and
the default is 15%.
4. Select Save F8.
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5.4 Reagent Inventory Check
5.4.1 Introduction
The system provides the manual and auto check of inventory of biochemical reagents, sample
probe wash solution and reagent probe wash solution. At the first aspiration during a test or
after the reagent is loaded, the system automatically checks the reagent inventory and displays
it on the Reagent/Calibration screen. Prior to the measurement, it is necessary to perform
the inventory check in order to ensure that sufficient reagents are available for analysis.
Reagent inventory check is allowed only when the system status is Incubation or Standby.
5.4.2 Checking Reagent Inventory
1. Select Reagent-Status.
2. Select Rgt Options F3.
3. Choose Check Reagent Inventory, and then select OK.
Figure 5.4 Check window
4. Choose reagent positions:
• Following position(s): check the reagents on specified positions. Enter reagent

positions and separate them with a comma. Enter single reagent positions like 1, 2, 3,
or position range like 2-15, 20-25.
• All positions: check all reagent positions on both inner(reagent carousel 1) and
outer(reagent carousel 2) rings of the reagent carousel.
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• All reagents of selected chemistry: check the inventory of all reagent types of the
selected chemistry.
5. Select Check.
• The reagent carousel graph refreshes the reagent status automatically.

• The Reagent/Calibration screen refreshes the Tests Left and wash solution
Volume.
5.5 Reagent Set
5.5.1 Introduction
The reagent set function allows you to manage all reagents of each closed-reagent chemistry
conveniently. The Reagent Set is a logic combination of all reagent types that are probably
used by a chemistry and contains one bottle for each reagent type.
Reagent set is only applied to closed-reagent chemistries with more than one reagent inject
rather than user-defined chemistries. When the reagents of a multi-reagent chemistry are
loaded, the system combines the reagents of each reagent type and of the same lot number
chronologically. The remaining reagents excluded from the set can be grouped again. Each
chemistry may have more than one reagent set.
5.5.2 Define/Remove Reagent Set Window Overview

Select Reagent-Reagent/Calibration, select Rgt Options F3, and then select Reagent
Set to display the Define/Remove Reagent Set window.
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Figure 5.5 Define/Remove Reagent Set window
The list at the top of the window displays all reagent sets of the selected chemistry, including
serial number and lot number. The reagents in each line constitute a set. If all reagent sets
cannot be displayed on the current page, move the scroll bar to view more bottle sets.
The list at the bottom of the window displays all single reagents not contained in any reagent
set. You are allowed to group them manually except for the reagents with inventory of 0.
Move the scroll bar on the right of the list to view more reagents.
5.5.3 Defining a Reagent Set

Those reagents that are not included in any reagent set or need to be regrouped can be
grouped manually. Make sure that all reagents (R1, R2, R3 and R4) in the reagent sets of a
multi-reagent chemistry are of the same lot number and have their bottles numbered.
1. Choose a chemistry on the Define/Remove Reagent Set window.
All single reagents of the chemistry are displayed in the lower list.
2. Choose reagents for the new reagent set.
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NOTE
When defining a reagent set, make sure that all reagent types are included with one bottle
for each reagent type, and all reagents in the reagent set are of the same lot.
3. Select Add.
The selected reagents constitute a new set, which is shown in the upper list. The reagent
list refreshes automatically with the reagents constituting the reagent set removed.
4. Select Close.
5.5.4 Removing a Reagent Set

The system will not automatically remove the reagent sets of a multi-reagent chemistry. To
redefine the reagent set, remove them by performing the steps below and then define again.
1. Choose a chemistry on the Define/Remove Reagent Set window.
2. Choose a reagent set in the list at the top of the window.
3. Select Remove.
The selected reagent set is cleared and the reagents contained in it are displayed in the
reagent list at the bottom of the window.
4. Select Close.
5.6 Bar-Coded Reagents Load
5.6.1 Loading Bar-Coded Reagents

If your system is equipped with a reagent bar code reader, you may put the bar-coded reagents
on the reagent carousel, and the system will scan all reagent positions automatically and
obtain reagent information from the bar code label.
The bar code scanning is only applied to biochemical reagents. The sample probe wash
solution, reagent probe wash solution, physiological saline, ISE buffer and ISE wash solution
can only be loaded manually rather than bar code scanning.
For details of loading bar-coded reagents, refer to 13.3.3 Loading Bar-Coded Reagents (page
13-18).
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WARNING
BIOHAZARD
Do not touch the reagent directly with your body; otherwise, skin wound or inflammation may
be caused.
5.7 On-line Load of Reagents
5.7.1 Introduction
The on-line load of reagents is performed while the system is running tests. Before starting an
on-line load, request for reagent stop, do not load reagents until all started tests are finished
for reagent dispensing. If the system is running calibrations, STAT samples or diluted samples,
you are not allowed to start loading reagents unless all tests finish reagents dispensing.
WARNING
BIOHAZARD
be caused.
5.7.2 On-Line Load of Reagents
2. Select Load F1 to request for reagent stop.
The system status area shows a countdown for reagent stop, and a message box will be
displayed when the countdown is finished.
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CAUTION
Do not open the reagent carousel cover before the countdown is finished; otherwise, the
tests currently run will be invalidated.
3. To load non-bar-coded reagents, select OK and then Load F1, and remove the reagent
carousel cover; to load bar-coded reagents, just remove the reagent carousel cover.
4. Place the reagents in correct positions:
• Place R1 and R3 in positions 1-68 of the outer ring, and then place R2 and R4 in
• Place reagent probe wash 1 in position D1 (No.70) of the outer ring and reagent
probe wash 2 in position D2 (No.50) of the inner ring.
• Place the physiological saline in position W1 (No.69) of the outer ring of the reagent
carousel.
• Place the ISE wash solution in position D4 (No.139) of the inner sample carousel.
NOTE
While loading reagents, press the load buttons near the reagent carousel to rotate the
outer ring and inner ring for convenient loading. When the reagent load button is pressed,
the corresponding ring will rotate counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.
To load concentrated wash solution, place it in the front cabinet of the analyzing unit
when the countdown for reagent stop becomes 0.
Sample probe wash solution cannot be loaded online.

• For load of non-bar-coded reagents, enter the reagent information on the Load
Reagent window.
• For load of bar-coded reagents, the system scans all reagent positions automatically
and read reagent information from the bar code.
5.8 Off-line Load of Reagents
5.8.1 Introduction
The off-line load of reagents is performed while the system is not running any tests. You are
allowed to directly place the reagents on the reagent carousel, sample carousel or other
positions.
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WARNING
BIOHAZARD
be caused.
5.8.2 Off-line Load of Reagents
2. Place the reagents in correct positions:
• Place R1 and R3 in positions 1-68 of the outer ring, and then place R2 and R4 in
• Place the sample probe wash in position D3 on upper left corner of the sample
carousel.
• Place reagent probe wash 1 in position D1 (No.70) of the outer ring and reagent
probe wash 2 in position D2 (No.50) of the inner ring.
• Place the physiological saline in position W1 (No.69) of the outer ring of the reagent
carousel.
• Place the ISE wash solution in position D4 (No.139) of the inner sample carousel.
NOTE
While loading reagents, press the load buttons near the reagent carousel to rotate the
outer ring and inner ring for convenient loading. When the reagent load button is pressed,
the corresponding ring will rotate counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.

Reagent window.
• For load of bar-coded reagents, when the measurement is started next time, the
system scans all reagent positions automatically and read reagent information from
the bar code.
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5.9 On-Line Replacement of Reagents
5.9.1 Introduction
When a reagent is insufficient or exhausted or going to be expired while the system is running
tests, you should request for reagent stop and replace the reagent immediately to ensure that
the following measurements will be done smoothly.
5.9.2 On-Line Replacement of Reagents
2. Confirm the reagent to be replaced and select the reagent position.
3. Select Load F1 to request for reagent stop.
The system status area shows a countdown for reagent stop, and a message box will be
displayed when the countdown is finished.
CAUTION
Do not open the reagent carousel cover before the countdown is finished; otherwise, the
tests currently run will be invalidated.
4. To load non-bar-coded reagents, select OK and then Load F1, and remove the reagent
carousel cover; to load bar-coded reagents, just remove the reagent carousel cover.
5. Remove the reagent.
6. Place the new reagent.
NOTE

Reagent window.
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• For load of bar-coded reagents, the system scans all reagent positions automatically
5.10 Off-Line Replacement of Reagents
5.10.1 Introduction
When a reagent is insufficient or exhausted or going to be expired while the system is not
running any tests, you should replace the reagent immediately to ensure that the following
measurements will be done smoothly.
5.10.2 Off-Line Replacement of Reagents
2. Remove the reagent.
3. Place the new reagent.
NOTE

Reagent window.
• For load of bar-coded reagents, when the measurement is started next time, the
system scans all reagent positions automatically and read reagent information from
the bar code.
5.11 Unloading Reagents
5.11.1 Introduction
If some chemistries will not be used, you are allowed to clear the chemistry parameters and
unload the relevant reagents. The Unload option is also used to remove reagents that are going
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to be exchanged. All reagents other than ISE buffer solution and concentrated wash solution
can be removed through the Unload function. When a chemistry is requested for quality
control, sample analysis or calibration, all reagents of the chemistry still can be unloaded.
When a reagent is unloaded, all relevant information and its position are cleared. The reagents
that are being used for analysis cannot be unloaded.
5.11.2 Unloading Biochemical Reagents
1. Make sure that the reagent to be unloaded is not being used for analysis.
3. Select the up and down arrow buttons to display the biochemical regent/calibration
screen.
4. Select the reagent position to unload reagent.
5. Select Load F1.
6. Select Unload F2.
8. Take out the reagent from the reagent carousel.
5.11.3 Unloading Wash Solution and Physiological Saline

Reagent probe wash solution and physiological saline can be removed through the Unload
option, while sample probe wash solution can be removed directly.
1. Make sure that the system status is not Running.
3. Select reagent probe wash solution and physiological saline you want to remove.
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4. Select Load F1.

5. Select Unload F2.
7. Take out the reagent probe wash solution or physiological saline from the reagent
carousel.
5.11.4 Unloading Sample Probe Wash Solution
1. Make sure that the system status is not Running.
2. Remove the sample probe wash solution from position D3 (upper left corner of the
sample carousel) on the analyzer panel.
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6.1 Overview
In a calibration, the system measures the response of the calibrator with given concentration,
and then calculates the factors in the concentration-response equation. In this way, a math
equation about concentration and response is determined. The concentration of a patient
sample can be calculated based on the math equation and the measured sample response.
When the calibration status is abnormal, the system will give an alarm and display the
calibration status with specific color. The system allows multiple concentrations of a
calibrator for multi-point calibration. The calibration factors can be adjusted through a reagent
blank test. When you set up the auto calibration conditions, the system will automatically
remind you of calibrating chemistries. Expired calibration factors can be used again by
extending the calibration time. You are allowed to override a failed calibration and obtain
results based on the failed calibration factors.
6.2 Calibration Status and Alarm

On the Reagent/Calibration screen, the chemistries are indicated with various texts and
colors for different calibration status. Chemistries in Cal Required, Cal Failed or Cal Time
Out status can be requested but will not be run.
Check the chemistries’ calibration status frequently and take relevant actions according to the
following table.
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Table 6.1 Calibration status

Calibration Description Severity Color
Status
Cal Required Indicates that the chemistry needs to be Serious Red
calibrated.
This status appears when the chemistry is
not calibrated or has no calibration factors
calculated due to un-monotonic or
in-convergent calibration curve.
Requested Indicates that the chemistry has been Normal No color
requested for calibration but the test has not indication
begun, or the test has not been finished yet.
Calibrated Indicates that the chemistry has been Normal No color
calibrated and has not exceeded the indication
calibration period.
Cal Failed Indicates that the test has finished but cannot Serious Red
calculate the final result, or the calculated
result exceeds the acceptance limits.
Cal Time Out Appears when the chemistry exceeds the Serious Red
calibration period or the reagent of different
serial number and lot number is used.
Cal Time Indicates that the calibration period has been Warning Yellow
Extended extended and the current calibration factors
can be used without time limit.
Calculated Indicates that the calibration factors of the Warning Yellow
chemistry have been calculated and can be
used without time limit.
Edited Indicates that the calibration factors of the Warning Yellow
chemistry have been edited and can be used
without time limit.
Cal Indicates that the test results of the chemistry Warning Yellow
Overridden are based on a failed calibration, and flagged
accordingly.
Lot Cal Indicates that this bottle set uses the Normal No color
calibration parameters of another bottle set indication
with the same lot number.
N/A Indicates the reagent has no calibration Normal No color
status, such as a single reagent not contained indication
in any bottle set.
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6.3 Calibrator Dilution Setup
6.3.1 Introduction
The system supports diluted calibrator(s) and allows one calibrator to have 9 concentrations
for the same chemistry. You are only required to enter the final concentration of the diluted
calibrator and the diluted calibrator volume aspirated by the sample probe during calibration.
The system will automatically calculate the diluent volume and the sample volume for
diluting. When you set up the dilution factors for a chemistry, its original calibrator
concentration will be removed.
Diluted calibrator is only applied to biochemical chemistries rather than ISE chemistries.
You are allowed to edit or delete the calibrator dilution factors when the system is not running
any tests.
6.3.2 Setting up Calibrator Dilution Factors
5. Choose a chemistry in the right list.
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Figure 6.1 Calibrator Dilution Setup window
7. Enter the final concentration of the diluted calibrator in the Conc field.
8. Enter the calibrator volume dispensed by the sample probe during calibration in the
Aspirated Vol field.
The input must be an integer multiple of 0.1 within 1.5μl-35μl. This field is required.
9. Enter the calibrator volume used for diluting in the Neat Vol field.
The input must be an integer multiple of 0.1 within 1.5μl-35μl. This field can be left
blank.
10.Enter the diluent volume used for diluting in the Diluent Vol field.
The input must be an integer multiple of 0.5 within 15μl-300μl. This field can be left
blank.
NOTE
If the neat sample volume and diluent volume are defined, ensure that the sum of the two
volumes is within 100μl-360μl.
The two volumes must be defined or left blank simultaneously.
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11.Select Save.
12.To define more concentrations for the calibrator, repeat step 7 to 11.
13.To set up dilution factors for other calibrators, repeat step 5 to 12.
6.3.3 Editing Calibrator Dilution Factors
5. Choose the chemistries.
7. Choose a concentration line to edit.
8. Select Edit.
The selected concentration line is editable.
9. Change the concentration, sample volume, neat sample volume and diluent volume.
NOTE
If the neat sample volume and diluent volume are defined, ensure that the sum of the two
volumes is within 100μl-360μl.
The two volumes must be defined or left blank simultaneously.
10.Select Save.
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6.3.4 Deleting Calibrator Dilution Factors
5. Choose a chemistry in the concentration list.
7. Choose a concentration line to delete.
8. Select Delete.
6.4 Reagent Blank
6.4.1 Introduction
In a reagent blank test, the reagents react with the physiological saline or a calibrator with
concentration of 0, and then the blank absorbance is calculated. When a reagent is uncapped
for a long period, the reagent absorbance may be changed. At this time, you are allowed to run
a reagent blank instead of calibration to calculate the reagent blank absorbance, which will be
used to adjust the calibration factors of the reagent in order to ensure reliable sample results.
The reagent blank is allowed only in the following calibration status:
• Calibrated
• Cal Time Out
If the reagent blank results, including the mixed blank absorbance and blank response, are
within the acceptance range, the system will update the calibration factors and the remaining
calibration time based on the results. If the results exceed the acceptant limits, the system will
give an alarm and remind you to rerun the reagent blank. The Biochemistry Calibration
screen shows the calculated reagent blank response, absorbance and run date.
Reagent blank is applied to biochemical chemistries only.
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6.4.2 Mixed Blank Absorbance and Response

When defining a chemistry, you need to set up the mixed blank absorbance and blank
response to check the reagent blank results.
The mixed blank absorbance indicates the allowable range of the absorbance measured at the
end point of a zero-concentration calibrator reaction or a reagent blank reaction. If the
absorbance measured at the reaction end point is beyond the set range, the system will flag the
test result.
The blank response specifies the allowable range of the response in a zero-concentration
calibrator analysis or a reagent blank test. If the response is beyond the set range, the system
will flag the test result.
2. Choose a biochemical chemistry, or enter the chemistry name in the Chemistry Name
field.
4. Select the down-arrow button to show the error detection parameters setup page.
5. Enter the mixed blank absorbance range in the Mixed Blank Abs field.
Both the low and high limits must be an integer within -34,000-34,000. The default is
blank, which means not performing this check.
6. Enter the blank response range in the Blank Response field.
Both the low and high limits must be an integer within -34,000-34,000. The default is
blank, which means not performing this check.
7. Select Save F7.
6.4.3 Reagent Blank Calibration Validity Period

If the reagent blank calibration factors exceed the validity period, which causes the calibration
status to become Cal Time Out or Cal Required, the chemistry’s test result will be flagged,
reminding you to rerun the reagent blank.
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4. Enter the calibration factor validity period in the Rgt Blank field.
The input range must be within 1-9999 hours. The default is blank, which means the
reagent blank calibration factors of the chemistry can be used without time limit.
5. Select Save F7.
6.4.4 Requesting a Reagent Blank

Please note that reagent blank can only be run in following conditions:
• Chemistries with all calibration math models rather than two-point linear and K factor
must have the 0-concentration calibrator set up.
• K factor chemistries must have calibrators set up.
• Chemistries of all calibration math models rather than K factor must have been
successfully calibrated.
2. Check if the desired chemistries’ calibration status is Calibrated, Cal Time Out or Cal
Required.
3. Choose the chemistries.
4. Select Cal F5.
5. Choose Rgt Blk.
6. Select OK.
7. Select the icon to start the analysis.
6.4.5 Recalling Reagent Blank Results

If the reagent blank results are within the acceptance limit range, they will be used to update
the current calibration parameters. You are allowed to recall the reagent blank response,
absorbance and run date on the Biochemistry Calibration screen. Calibration curve of
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reagent blank cannot be recalled.
Recalling reagent blank response

1. Select Reagent-Biochemistry Calibration.
2. Choose a chemistry in the Chem pull-down list.
3. Select Search F1.
The calibration results and reagent blank results of the chemistry are displayed in the
result list.
4. Choose a calibration result.
5. Select Reac Curve F3.
Figure 6.2 Reagent blank reaction curve
The response value current displayed is the updated reagent blank response.
6. Select the reaction data table to view the reagent blank reaction data.
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Figure 6.3 Reagent blank reaction data
• Prev F4: to view reaction curve and data of the previous calibrator of the chemistry.
• Next F5: to view reaction curve and data of the next calibrator of the chemistry.
• Print F7: to print the current reaction curve or data.
8. Select Close F8.
Recalling reagent blank trends

2. Choose a chemistry in the Chem pull-down list.
The calibration results and reagent blank results of the chemistry are displayed in the
result list.
4. Choose a calibration result.
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5. Select Trend F6.
Figure 6.4 Graphic Trend tab page
6. Choose a trend type you want to recall.

• R1 blank absorbance
• Mixed blank absorbance
• Calibrator response
• K factor (for linear calibrations only)
7. Select the calibration time range.
The graphical trend of the selected chemistry within the specific period is displayed.
9. Select the Tabular Trend tab to view the trend data.
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Figure 6.5 Tabular Trend tab page
10.Choose the following buttons as needed:

• Prev F4: to view the calibration trends and data of the previous chemistry.
• Next F5: to view the calibration trends and data of the next chemistry.
• Print F7: to print the current graphic trend or data.
6.5 Auto Calibration
6.5.1 Introduction
Based on the auto calibration conditions, the system can determine chemistries that need to be
calibrated and remind you through calibration status and color indication. Auto calibration
conditions include:
• Calibration factors’ validity period
• Reagent lot changed
• Reagent bottle changed
For closed chemistries, calibration will be run automatically when reagent lot number is
changed. If you desire to run calibration when reagent bottle is changed, each reagent set
needs to be calibrated to obtain calibration factors; if calibration based on reagent bottle
change is not enabled, a chemistry with reagent sets of the same lot number will be run and
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calculated with calibration factors of the previous reagent set instead of being calibrated.
Chemistries with results calculated based on calibration factors of another reagent set will
calibration status of Calibrated, which is marked with “run”. When the calibration time is
exceeded, the system will remind you of running calibrations.
6.5.2 Auto Calibration Setup

5. Choose auto calibration conditions:
• Bottle changed: The system will remind you to run a calibration when you use a
different bottle of reagents.
• Lot changed: The system will remind you to run a calibration when you use reagents
of a different lot. If the reagents have no lot number, they will be considered as the
same lot and different from other lots.
• Calibration time: The system will remind you in 30 minutes before the calibration is
timed out and display the chemistry’s calibration status with yellow.
6. Select Save F7.
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6.5.3 Auto Calibration Reminding

When the auto calibration conditions are satisfied, the system will remind you through the
calibration status, prompt message and color indication.
• If you choose the Bottle Changed option, the system will display the calibration status
as Cal Required and shows the “Reagent bottle is changed. Run a calibration.” Message
when you use a different bottle of reagents.
• If you choose the Lot Changed option, the system will display the calibration status as
Cal Required and shows the “Reagent lot is changed. Run a calibration.” Message when
you use reagents of a different lot.
• If you choose the Cal Time option, the system will remind you in 30 minutes before the
calibration is timed out and display the chemistry name and calibration status with
yellow.
6.5.4 Removing Auto Calibration

To disable the auto calibration, perform the following steps:
5. Deselect all auto calibration conditions.
6. Select Save F7.
6.6 Extending Calibration Time
6.6.1 Introduction
Calibration factors that exceed the calibration period cannot be used for result calculation.
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The calibration status becomes Cal Required and the chemistry can no longer be run. The
system will display a warning message in 30 minutes before the calibration is timed out, and
you are allowed to recalibrate the chemistry or extend its calibration time. If you are certain
that the calibration factors are correct and valid, you may prolong their validity period by
using the calibration time extension function. A calibration time can be extended only if the
current calibration of the chemistry is timed out. The results calculated based on extended
calibration factors will be flagged.
6.6.2 Extending Calibration Time
2. Select the up and down arrow buttons to display the biochemical reagent/calibration
screen.
3. Choose a chemistry you want to extend.
5. Select Extend Calibration Time from the Calibration Options window.
6. Select OK. The calibration factors of the selected chemistry can be used without time
limit.
6.6.3 Removing an Extended Status

Calibration extension is not absolutely definite. Recalibrate the chemistry to remove the
extended status.
6.7 Calibration Override
6.7.1 Introduction
The Calibration Override option allows the system to override a failed calibration and
calculate results based on the failed calibration factors. Calibration override is only applied to
failed calibrations. Results that are obtained based on failed calibration factors will be
flagged.
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CAUTION
Before overriding a calibration, make sure that the calibration factors are within the
acceptance limits of your laboratory. The magnitude of the error should be totally under the
control of your laboratory. Use of overridden calibration factors may lead to unreliable results
and influence the doctor’s diagnosis. Think twice before overriding a failed calibration.
6.7.2 Overriding a Calibration
2. Choose a chemistry you want to override.
3. Select Calibration Override from the Calibration Options window.
4. Select OK. The failed calibration factors of the selected chemistry can be used for result
calculation.
6.7.3 Removing Cal Overridden Status

Recalibrate the chemistry to remove its Cal Overridden status.
6.8 Recalling Calibration Results

On the Biochemistry Calibration screen you are enabled to recall the current and stored
calibration factors of a chemistry. The Current calibration factors are obtained in the recent
calibration and are being used for result calculation. The History page shows calibration
factors obtained in latest 50 calibrations of a chemistry. You are allowed to recall the
calibration curve, calibration reaction curve and calibration trends during the specified period,
and edit or recalculate the calibration factors.
For printing of calibration report, refer to 9.6 Calibration Reports (page 9-19).
6.8.1 Recalling Current Calibration Factors
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The screen shows all the calibrations requested on the day, including the following
information:
• Chemistry name
• Result flag
• Calibration status
• R0: reagent blank response
• K: K factor
• A, B, C and D: factors a, b and c in nonlinear calibration equations
• Run date and time
The current calibration factors of the chemistry are displayed in the result list.
4. To print the calibration report, select Print F7.
6.8.2 Recalling History Calibration Factors
2. Choose the History option button.
4. Select the date range in the Cal Date field.
The calibration factors used within the specified period are displayed on the screen.
• Cal Curve F2
• Reac Curve F3
• Edit F4
• Archive F5
• Trend F6
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• Print F7
6.8.3 Calibration Curve

A calibration curve reflects the mathematical relation between calibrator concentration and
response. It is drawn based on the obtained response and the multiple values between the
minimum and maximum concentrations of the calibrator. The calibration curve is a straight
line in linear calibrations and a curve in nonlinear calibrations.
1. Search for desired calibration results on the Biochemistry Calibration screen.
2. Choose a chemistry in the result list.
3. Select Cal Curve F2. The Calibration Curve window is displayed.
Figure 6.7 Calibration Curve window
• Prev F4: to view the calibration curve of the previous chemistry.

• Next F5: to view the calibration curve of the next chemistry.
• Recalculate F6: to recalculate the calibration factors based on the specified math
model.
• Print F7: to print the current calibration curve.
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Recalculating calibration factors

When a calibration is finished, the system allows recalculating of the calibration factors based
on the new math model. A flag indicating that the calibration result is recalculated will appear
on the Biochemistry Calibration screen.
Recalculating calibration factors is not applicable to K factor calibrations. Calibration factors
that have been recalculated cannot be calculated again.
2. Search for desired calibration results to recalculate.
4. Select Cal Curve F2.
5. Select Recalculate F6. The Recalculate window shows.
Figure 6.8 Recalculate window
6. Choose a math model from the Math Model pull-down list.
The corresponding calculation formula is displayed in the text box to the right of the
Math Model field.
7. Choose calibrators to recalculate in the left list. Move the scroll bar to view more
calibrators.
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Choose the correct number of calibrators corresponding to the math model. For more
information, refer to 3.4.5 Setting up Calibration Rules (page 3-30).
8. Select Save F7.
The system will recalculate the calibration factors with the selected math model and
calibrators.
• If the recalculation is succeeded, the new calibration factors will be displayed on the
Biochemistry Calibration screen with the calibration status shown as
Recalculated, and “CALR” will appear in the corresponding Flag column.
• If the recalculation is failed, the system will show a message box indicating the old
calibration factors will remain to be used.
9. To view the reaction curve of the selected calibrator, select Reac Curve F1.
6.8.4 Calibration Reaction Curve

A calibration reaction curve reflects the relationship of the absorbance measured at the
primary wavelength, secondary wavelength and primary-secondary wavelength. It is drawn
based on the absorbance of the calibrator-reagent mixture measured within the reaction
period.
3. Select Reac Curve F3. The Reaction Curve window is displayed.
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Figure 6.9 Reaction Curve window
4. Choose the Reaction Data tab to view the reaction data.
Figure 6.10 Reaction Data tab page
• Sample Blank F2: to view the sample blank reaction curve and reaction data of the
calibrator.
• Prev F4: to view reaction curve and data of the previous calibrator of the chemistry.
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• Next F5: to view reaction curve and data of the next calibrator of the chemistry.
6.8.5 Editing Calibration Factors

If the calibration factors of linear calibration are higher or lower than the expected values or
than those obtained on other instruments, you are allowed to edit them to keep them
consistent with the expected ones or those on other instruments. A flag will appear for results
calculated based on edited calibration factors, and the calibration curve and reaction curve of
edited calibration factors cannot be recalled.
Prior to editing calibration factors, ensure that you have sufficient permissions and the system
status is not Running.
2. Search for desired calibration results to edit.
3. Choose a desired chemistry.
4. Select Edit F4. The Edit window shows.
Figure 6.11 Edit window
5. Type in slope K and offset R0.
6. Select Save.
The system will refresh the calibration results and curves with the input slope and offset,
and take the edited calibration factors as the defaults.
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6.8.6 Archiving Calibration Results

The system allows you to archive all searched calibration results to a designated storage
device, such as U disk, floppy disk, etc. Archived calibration results are displayed in the same
format as on the software screen. The archived content includes: chemistry name, flag,
calibration status, R0, K factor, calibration coefficients A/B/C/D, and calibration time. The
archiving file is of .csv format and named by date and time.
2. Search for desired calibration results.
3. Select Archive F5.
4. Specify archiving path and file name.
5. Select Save.
6.8.7 Calibration Trends

Calibration graphical trends summarize a chemistry’s calibrations during a period of time and
reflect the trends of the calibrations. The calibration graphical trends show the chemistry’s R1
blank absorbance, mixed blank absorbance and calibrator response.
R1 blank absorbance and mixed blank absorbance are available only for chemistries with
0-concentration calibrators. The K factor trends can be recalled for non-linear chemistries.
The following results can be recalled in a trend:
• R1 blank absorbance: displays calculated and valid calibration results with the
calibration status of Calibrated, Cal Failed, Cal Time Out, Cal Time Extended and Cal
Overridden.
• Mixed blank absorbance: displays calculated and valid calibration results with the
calibration status of Calibrated, Cal Failed, Cal Time Out and Cal Time Extended.
• Calibrator response: displays calculated and valid calibration results with the calibration
status of Calibrated, Cal Failed, Cal Time Out and Cal Time Extended.
• K factor: displays calculated and valid calibration results with the calibration status of
Calibrated, Cal Failed, Cal Time Out and Cal Time Extended.
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3. Select Trend F6. The Calibration Trends window is displayed.
Figure 6.12 Calibration Trends window
4. Choose a trend type you want to recall.

• R1 blank absorbance
• Mixed blank absorbance
• Calibrator response
• K factor (for linear calibrations only)
5. Select the date range in the Cal Date field.
The trend within the specified period is displayed on the screen.
7. Choose the Tabular Trend tab to view the trend data.
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Figure 6.13 Tabular Trend window
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7.1 Overview
7.1.1 Introduction
A QC run may require more than one control samples. You are recommended to use two
control samples, one with normal values (within the reference range) and the other with
abnormal values (beyond the reference range).
To ensure the system performance, run control samples every time after you perform a
calibration, or change the reagent lot, or maintain and troubleshoot the instrument.
7.1.2 Quality Control Operating Procedure

After you define a control, chemistry and QC rules, there is no need to edit them frequently,
and you are only required to run control samples everyday to make sure that the system works
well. Run control samples according to the following procedure:
Figure 7.1 Quality control operating procedure
Define Set up two- Print monthly

Set up QC Choose QC Enable auto
Monthly control
parameters rules
control
QC QC plot and
operations samples evaluation QC summary
Program Running
Load control Recall QC Print real-time
control control
Daily operations samples results QC results
samples samples
7.1.3 QC Alarms
The system provides the real-time monitoring of quality controls, and check if the QC results
are under control when a QC run is finished. If the results exceed the reference range, the
system will give an audible alarm and shows an alarm message indicating the chemistry name,
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control name and control rules. For instance, “Chemistry ALT control C1 13s out of control!”.
In this situation, you should stop the analysis and find the causes of the failure, and resume
the analysis after solving the problem.
For QC alarms and corrective actions, refer to 17.6 Error Messages and Corrective Actions
(page 17-20).
7.1.4 QC Result Flags

When a QC result is failed, the system will give an audible alarm and show alarm message to
remind you of the failure. Moreover, the following flags will appear for failed results in the
Flag column of the QC reports.
• 13s
• 22s
• R4s
• 22s
• 41s
• 10x
The system checks the failed QC results for system error or random error and then flag them
accordingly. A “#” sign indicates a systematic error, and an asterisk “*” indicates a random
error. For more information about QC result flags, refer to 17.5 Data Alarm(page 17-12).
7.1.5 Control Status

When you choose a control on the Quality Control screen, the current status of the control is
displayed in the Sample Status field. It is necessary to understand the control statuses. The
table below shows the various statuses of control samples.
Table 7.1 Descriptions of control status

Control Status Description
N/A Indicates that the control is not programmed for analysis.
Requested Indicates that the control sample has been programmed but not
analyzed yet.
In Progress Indicates that the control sample is being analyzed.
Incomplete Indicates that all chemistries of the control sample have been finished
but one or more of them have no results.
Complete Indicates that all chemistries of the control sample have been finished
with results.
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7.2 QC Evaluation
7.2.1 Introduction
The system provides the Westgard rules for evaluating QC results of the chemistries, and give
alarms and flags when the obtained QC results are beyond the reference range. Since every
chemistry may have one or more control samples, the QC results can be evaluated with
different rules accordingly. Those controls that are not included in any lots will be evaluated
as single controls.
7.2.2 Evaluation of Single Controls

The Westgard rules for evaluation of single controls are listed in the table below:
Table 7.2 Westgard rules for single controls

Rules Description Flag Error Type
12s One result is between ±2 and ±3 N/A N/A
standard deviations from the assigned
mean concentration.
13s One result is greater than ±3 standard 13s *(1)
deviations from the assigned mean
concentration.
22s Two continuous results are greater 22s #(2)
than +2 or -2 standard deviations
from the assigned mean
concentration, e.g. (Xn, Xn-1)
41s Four continuous results are greater 41s #
than +1 or -1 standard deviation from
the assigned mean concentration, e.g.
(Xn, Xn-1, Xn-2, Xn-3)
10x Ten results being compared are on the 10x #
same side, e.g. (Xn, Xn-1, Xn-2,
Xn-3...Xn-9)
(1) An asterisk “*” indicates a random error, which requires no special action but must not be ignored.
(2) A “#” symbol indicates a systematic error, which requires special consideration.
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The evaluation procedure of single controls is shown in the figure below:

Figure 7.2 Evaluation procedure of single controls
Control data
No
>2S In-control
Yes No
Yes
12S Warning
No
No No No
13S 22S 41S 10X
Ye
Yes Yes Yes
s
Out of control
7.2.3 Two-Control Evaluation

What is a run
A QC run is based on two control samples: C1 and C2, and at most one QC run is performed
for each chemistry. The system allows the definition of QC run interval on the System Setup
screen. The maximum QC run interval is 24 hours.
3. Choose 9 QC Evaluation.
4. Type in the QC run length in the Run Length field.

5. Select OK.
Two-control evaluation rules
In every QC run, two results are obtained: Xn and Yn, which are used to define a point on the
Twin-plot chart. In this way, a complete twin-plot chart is drawn based on all the QC results
and used for detecting systematic errors and random errors.
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The Westgard rules for two-control evaluation are listed in the table below:
Table 7.3 Two-control evaluation rules

Rules Description Flag Error Type
12s One result is between ±2 and ±3 standard N/A N/A
concentration.
13s One result is greater than ±3 standard 13s *(1)
concentration.
22SA Two results (Xn, Yn) of a run are 22s #(2)
simultaneously greater than +2 or -2
mean.
R4s One result of a run is greater than +2 R4s *
mean and the other greater than -2SDs.
22SW Two continuous results of a control are 22s #
greater than +2 or -2 standard deviations
from the assigned mean concentration, e.g.
(Xn, Xn-1), (Yn, Yn-1).
41SA Results of two continuous runs are greater 41s #
than +1 or -1 standard deviation from the
assigned mean, e.g. (Xn, Yn, Xn-1, Yn-1).
41SW Four continuous results of a control are 41s #
greater than +1 or -1 standard deviations
from the assigned mean concentration, e.g.
(Xn, Xn-1, Xn-2, Xn-3), (Yn, Yn-1, Yn-2,
Yn-3).
10XA Results of five continuous runs (10 results) 10x #
compared are on the same side, e.g. (Xn,
Yn, Xn-1, Yn-1, Xn-2, Yn-2, Xn-3, Yn-3,
Xn-4, Yn-4).
10XW Ten continuous results (10 results) of a 10x #
control are on the same side, e.g. (Xn,
Xn-1, Xn-2, Xn-3...Xn-9), (Yn, Yn-1,
Yn-2, Yn-3...Yn-9).
(1) An asterisk “*” indicates a random error, which requires no special action but must not be ignored.
(2) A “#” symbol indicates a systematic error, which requires special consideration.
The random errors in two-control evaluation correspond to those in single-control evaluation
as follows:
• 22SA\22SW corresponding to 22s.
• 41SA\41SW corresponding to 41s.
• 10XA\10XW corresponding to 10x.
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The procedure of two-control evaluation is shown in the figure below:

Figure 7.3 Two-control evaluation workflow
Measured values of X
and Y controls
No
12S In control
Yes
No
No No No
22SA R4S 41SA 10XA
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Out of control (occurrence of alarm)
7.3 Auto Quality Control
7.3.1 Introduction
The system provides the auto quality control function. When the conditions for a QC run are
satisfied and the Auto QC checkbox on the Start Conditions window is selected, the system
will request and run the specified controls automatically. The control samples automatically
run can be selected on the QC Parameters window.
The conditions for auto quality control include:
• Number of samples: indicates the number of patient samples. After the given number of
samples is finished, the system will run the selected control(s) automatically.
• When calibrated: The system will automatically run the chemistry for the selected
control(s) every time when the chemistry is calibrated. Auto QC is not applicable to
non-measurement calibrations, such as recalculation, editing and lot calibration.
When the control samples automatically run are selected, all chemistries configured for the
control samples will be run.
7.3.2 Auto QC Setup

3. Choose 9 QC Evaluation.
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Figure 7.4 QC Parameters window
4. Choose controls to be run automatically.
One or more controls can be selected.
5. Set up the conditions for auto quality control:
• Number of Samples: enter the number of samples for auto QC run. The input
range is 10-500, 0 means auto QC is disabled.
• When Calibrated: select the checkbox to allow the system to run controls when a
chemistry is calibrated.
6. Select OK.
7.3.3 Auto Quality Control

After setting up auto QC conditions and selecting the Auto QC checkbox on the Start
Conditions window, the system will insert QC runs automatically once the conditions are
met.
1. After setting up auto QC, place controls on the sample carousel.
displayed.
3. The Auto QC checkbox is selected automatically.
4. Select OK. The system will insert a QC run in the current test queue.
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7.3.4 Removing Auto QC Status

To remove an auto QC status, deselect the Auto QC checkbox on the Start Conditions
window, or clear the auto QC settings on the QC Parameters window.
7.4 Recalling Control Results

The Recalling Control Results option allows you to view control sample results, L-J chart,
twin-plot chart, analysis data and data summary.
Patient demographics and rerunning are not applicable to controls.
7.4.1 Control Sample Results
1. Select Result-Current Results or History Results.
• The Current Results screen displays all incomplete patient samples and control
samples, as well as those programmed on the current day.
• The History Results screen displays all patient samples and control samples
programmed before the current day.
2. Choose a control in the sample list.
The result list shows all test results of the control.
• Search F1: to recall control results.

• Refresh F2: to refresh the result list display.
• Reac Curve F4: to view the reaction curve of the selected control.
• Options F6: to delete, edit, rerun or print control samples.
• Print F7: to print control results.
• Host F8: to transmit the selected control results to the LIS host.
Viewing control reaction curve

1. Search for desired control results on the Current Results or History Results screen.
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Figure 7.5 Reaction Curve screen
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Figure 7.6 Reaction Data screen
selected control.
• Prev F4: to view the reaction curve and data of the previous chemistry.
• Next F5: to view the reaction curve and data of the next chemistry.
Printing control results

You are allowed to print the selected or all control results on the Current Results or History
Results screen.
1. Search for desired control results on the Current Results or History Results screen.
2. To print the selected controls, select them in the sample list.
3. Select Print F7.
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4. Choose the print range:
• Selected Sample(s)
• All Sample(s)
5. If you print all samples, you are allowed to skip those that are already printed out. Mark
the Bypass Printed Sample(s) checkbox.
6. Select OK.
7.4.2 Recalling L-J Chart

A Levey-Jennings (L-J) chart, drawn based on the QC date (X) and test results (Y), shows the
QC result trend of a chemistry during the specified period. The graphical trends of up to 3
controls can be displayed on one L-J chart and distinguished with different colors. Each page
can display 31 QC points. The query date must not be longer than 1 year.
1. Select QC-Levey-Jennings.
2. Select Chems F2.
3. Choose a chemistry to recall, and then select OK.
4. Select the date range in the QC Date field.
5. Choose controls you desire to view. Up to 3 controls can be selected.
6. Select Search F1. The L-J chart area shows the QC result trends of the selected
chemistry during the specified period.
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Figure 7.7 Levey-Jennings screen
• Prev F4: to view the L-J chart of the previous chemistry.

• Prev F5: to view the L-J chart of the next chemistry.
• Delete F6: to delete the selected point on the L-J chart. If you want to display the
removed points on the L-J chart, mark the Show Deleted Points checkbox.
• Print F7: to print the current L-J chart.
7.4.3 Recalling Twin-Plot Chart

A twin-plot chart, drawn based on the results of control X and control Y in the same run, is
used to detect systematic errors and random errors. It shows the recent 10 QC results of a
chemistry and excludes those that have been deleted.
1. Select QC-Twin-Plot.
2. Select Chems F2.
4. Select Search F1. The twin-plot chart area displays the recent 10 results of control X
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and control Y for the chemistry.

Figure 7.8 Twin-Plot screen
• Prev F4: to view the twin-plot chart of the previous chemistry.

• Prev F5: to view the twin-plot chart of the next chemistry.
• Print F7: to print the current twin-plot chart.
7.4.4 Recalling QC Data

QC data includes QC results, and the set mean and standard deviation, and can be recalled
based on control name, chemistry name and run date.
1. Select QC-Results.
2. Select Chems F2.
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5. Choose a control in the Control pull-down list.
The result list shows all results of the control for the chemistry during the specified
period, as well as the set means and standard deviations.
Figure 7.9 Results screen
• Sort F3: to sequence the QC results by control or chemistry.

• Reac Curve F4: to view the reaction curve and data of the selected QC result.
• Comment F5: to add comments to the selected QC result.
• Archive F6: to archive the currently displayed QC results to an external storage
device.
• Print F7: to print the QC results currently displayed in the result list.
Sort QC results
The searched QC results can be rearranged by control or chemistry.
1. Search for desired QC results on the Results screen.
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2. Select Sort F3.
Figure 7.10 Sort window
3. Select a sorting criterion.
• Control: control number + chemistry + run date/time

• Chemistry: chemistry order + control + run date/time
4. Select OK.
The QC results on the Results screen are rearranged ascending based on the selected
criterion.
Viewing control reaction curve

2. Choose a QC result to recall.
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Figure 7.11 Control reaction curve
4. Select the Reaction Data tab to view the reaction data.
Figure 7.12 Control reaction data
selected control.
• Prev F5: to view the reaction curve and data of the previous control.
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• Next F6: to view the reaction curve and data of the next control.
Add QC comments
Comments can be added to specific QC result for special notice.
2. Choose a QC result in the result list.
3. Select Comment F5.
Figure 7.13 Comment window
4. Type in comments for the selected QC result.
Up to 100 characters can be entered.
5. Select OK.
Archive QC data
The system allows archiving of QC results to a storage device. The file format is CSV and the
default file name is QCData.csv. which cannot be edited. QC results must not be archived to
the hard disk.
The archived QC results and data include the following information:
Table 7.4 Archived QC data types

ID Control Result Information
1 Chemistry type
2 Chemistry number
3 Chemistry name
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ID Control Result Information

4 Control number
5 Control name
6 Lot number
7 Control concentration
8 Standard deviation
9 Measured results
10 Flag
11 Run date
Perform the following steps to archive QC results and data:
Figure 7.14 Archive window
3. Type in the path and filename for archiving.
4. Select OK.
7.4.5 Recalling QC Summary

The QC summary reports the measurements of a control for the selected chemistry during the
specified period. It presents you the means, standard deviations and coefficients of variation
in this period, and compares them with the set mean and SD, enabling you to check if the
system is working normally.
1. Select QC-Summary.
2. Select Chems F2.
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5. Choose a control in the Control pull-down list.
The result summary of the control for the chemistry is displayed on the screen.
Figure 7.15 Summary screen
7. To print the QC summary report, select Print F7.
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8 Sample Programming and Processing
8.1 Overview
Sample programming can be performed in manual and auto modes, in batch or by single, by
rerunning or adding chemistry and samples, in common or quick STAT mode, and via virtual
sample carousels. Chemistries selected for samples include biochemical chemistries, ISE
chemistries, serum index, calculations, and panels. If a chemistry will not be used in your
laboratory, you are allowed to mask it and remove it from the chemistry list. Samples can be
programmed and analyzed based on the running options. Patient demographics should be
entered before or during the measurements. You may view the sample analyzing status
through the Status screen. The system allows the deletion of programmed and complete
samples.
These functions and operations will be described in detail in the following sections.
8.2 Sample Programming and Processing
8.2.1 Introduction
Except for analysis of routine samples, you often need to add samples or chemistries to the
programming or rerun an abnormal sample. Samples can be diluted manually or prediluted
automatically before being analyzed.
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8.2.2 Adding Samples
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
1. Add samples to the existing programming according to 2.8.1 Programming Routine
Samples (page 2-30).
2. Confirm the program information.
3. Select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen to request for sample
stop.
4. Check the sample stop countdown in the system status area and wait until it comes to 0.
5. Check the sample carousel indicators, and proceed to the next step when the indicators
are extinguished.
• Flash: indicates that the corresponding carousel is rotating or is going to rotate.

• OFF: indicates that the corresponding carousel has no sample being aspirated and
will not rotate in the next two periods.
6. Place the added samples on the assigned positions of the sample carousel.
• If the system is running tests, it will analyze the added samples automatically.
• If the system is not running any tests,
− Select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen.

− Select a sample carousel to which the samples are loaded.
− Select OK.
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8.2.3 Adding/Modifying Chemistries

No matter in which status a sample is, new chemistries can be added, and dilution factors and
replicates can be defined for them. For samples that are programmed but not analyzed yet,
editing the sample information (except for STAT feature and sample comment), patient
demographics and chemistries is allowed; for samples in the status of In Progress, Rerun,
Incomplete or Complete, the sample information and chemistries must not be edited, while
patient demographics can be edited and new chemistries can be added.
2. Type in the sample ID.
The programming information of the sample is displayed on the screen.
3. Deselect chemistries you won’t run, and then select chemistries you desire to run.
4. Deselect panels you won’t run, and then select panels you desire to run.
5. Choose chemistries and panels to add to the sample.
6. Select Save F8.
• If the system is running tests, it will analyze the added chemistries and panels
automatically.
• If the system is in Standby status, select the icon on the upper-right corner of
the main screen.
8.2.4 Rerunning Samples

Finished samples can be rerun in manual or auto mode. Only chemistries that have been
finished can be rerun. If a chemistry is run for more than one replicate, it cannot be rerun only
when all replicates are finished. Manual rerun is performed on the Sample screen, Current
Results screen and History Results screen; auto rerun is performed when a result is beyond
the set critical range or linearity range. Samples in all status are allowed for rerunning.
Manual rerun on Sample screen

The Rerun window of the Sample screen allows you to manually rerun single or multiple
samples that are in Complete, Incomplete, Rerun or In Progress status. When rerunning
samples, you are allowed to edit the sample cup type, sample position, STAT feature and
chemistries. If a chemistry is finished, it can be rerun with edited sample volume, replicates
and predilution factor. Sample ID, bar code, sample type and collection time of rerunning
samples must not be edited. If certain chemistries of a sample are not finished yet before the
sample is rerun, the chemistries for rerunning cannot be modified.
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Rerunning single sample:

A single sample can be rerun by specifying the bar code or sample ID.
2. Select Rerun F4.
Figure 8.1 Rerun window
3. Type in the ID or bar code of the sample you desire to rerun.
4. To edit sample information, select Select.
Figure 8.2 Rerun Samples window
• Position: change the carousel number and position of the sample.
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• STAT: select or deselect the STAT checkbox.

• Comment: choose or enter a sample comment.
• Chemistry and panel: change chemistries and panels.
• Options: edit the number of replicates and predilution factors for the sample or for a
chemistry, and then modify the sample cup type.
6. Select Save F8.
7. Select Exit F7.
8. After confirming all rerun information, select to start the analysis.
Rerunning batch samples:

Batch samples can be rerun by specifying the sample ID range and with same chemistries.
2. Select Rerun F4.
3. Type in the sample ID or range you desire to rerun.
Separate single samples with comma, e.g. 5, 7, 9; and connect multiple continuous
samples with a dash, e.g. 1-3.
4. To edit sample information, select Select.
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Figure 8.4 Rerun Samples window
• Position: change the carousel number and position of the sample.

• STAT: select or deselect the STAT checkbox.
• Comment: choose or enter a sample comment.
• Options: edit the number of replicates and predilution factors for the sample or for a
chemistry, and then modify the sample cup type.
7. Select Save F8.
8. Select Exit F7.
9. Select Batch.
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Figure 8.5 Rerun Batch window
10.Choose chemistries for rerunning the samples.

The list includes all chemistries that have been enabled and configured. The selected
chemistries will be requested for rerunning the samples.
11.Select OK.
12.After confirming all rerun information, select to start the analysis.
Manual rerun on Current Results or History Results screen

2. Search for desired sample results.
3. Check the Flag column for flags indicating abnormities.
4. Choose results you desire to rerun.
5. Select Rerun F5.
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6. Change the carousel number and position of the sample.
7. Select a sample volume type to rerun the sample.
The sample volume is the same as that defined for the chemistry. If increased and
decreased volumes are defined for the chemistry, Increased and Decreased are available
here for selection.
8. Type in the predilution factor for the sample.
The input range must be within 4-201. The default is blank, which indicates that the
sample needs not to be prediluted before being analyzed.
9. Select OK.
10.Select to start the analysis.
Auto rerun based on critical range

The auto rerun function can be enabled on the Reference/Critical Range window. Once the
auto rerun is enabled, the system will check if the result is beyond the critical range, and if it
is, will rerun the sample. Auto rerun cannot be set for special calculations.
3. Choose a chemistry from the Chemistry pull-down list.
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4. Set up the reference range and critical range.
5. Mark the Auto Rerun checkbox with a tick.
The system will rerun the sample if the chemistry result is beyond the critical range.
6. Select Save F7 to save the settings.
Rerun based on linearity range

The auto rerun function can be also enabled on the Define/Edit Chemistries window. Once the
auto rerun is enabled, the system will check if the result is beyond the linearity range, and if it
is, will rerun the sample.
4. Select the down-arrow button to show the error detection parameters setup page.
5. Enter the linearity range in the Linearity Range field.
The linearity range indicates the measurable range of the system, during which the test
result is linear to the response R. The system compares the calculated sample
concentration with the linearity range. When the high limit is exceeded, the > sign will
appear near the result; when the low limit is exceeded, the < sign will appear.
6. Mark the Auto Rerun checkbox with a tick.
The system will rerun the sample if the chemistry result is beyond the linearity range.
7. Select Save F7 to save the settings.
Auto rerun of diluted samples

The predilution factor for auto rerunning a sample can be defined on the Sample Dilution
Factor window. When a result is beyond the critical range or linearity range, the system will
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rerun the sample after diluting it with the defined factor.
Figure 8.7 Sample Dilution window
5. Enter the dilution factor for auto rerun test in the For Auto Rerun field.
The input range can be any integer within 4-201. When the dilution factors for both
normal run and rerun are defined, the product between the two factors and the
predilution factor must not be greater than 201.
6. Select Save.
The system will dilute the sample with the factor and rerun it if the chemistry result is
beyond the critical or linearity range.
7. Select Close.
Recalling rerun results

The rerun results of a sample are presented on the Recall Rerun Results window, through
which you are allowed to recall all rerun results and reaction curves of the sample and set a
rerun result as the default. Users with sufficient permissions are allowed to delete the rerun
results of a sample.
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3. Choose a sample and then a chemistry you desire to recall.
5. Select Recall Rerun Results. The Recall Rerun Results window is displayed.
The screen shows the sample information and all reruns results of the chemistry.
Figure 8.8 Recall Rerun Results window
6. The latest rerun result is the default one. To change the default result, choose a result,
and then select Set Defaults.
The Default column of the result shows Y, which stands for Yes.
7. Select Exit to exit the window.
8.2.5 Programming Samples with Increased or Decreased Volume

In common tests, chemistries are run with standard sample volume. Owing to the specificity
of certain sample, the result may be high or low. To ensure accurate results, the system allows
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the processing of samples with increased or decreased volume. When a sample is analyzed
with standard volume and a result is beyond the reference range or deemed abnormal, you are
allowed to rerun the corresponding chemistry manually with the increase or decreased sample
volume.
Figure 8.9 Define/Edit Chemistries window
4. Type in the standard sample volume in the Sample Vol field.
It ranges from 1.5μl to 35μl with an increment of 0.1μl. The default is 1.5μl. A maximum
of one decimal is allowed.
5. Type in the increased sample volume in the Increased field.
It ranges from 1.5μl to 35μl with an increment of 0.1μl. The default is blank. A
maximum of one decimal is allowed.
6. Type in the decreased sample volume in the Decreased field.
It ranges from 1.5μl to 35μl with an increment of 0.1μl. The default is blank. A
maximum of one decimal is allowed.
7. Select Save F7.
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8. Select Close F8.
10.Enter the following information:

• ID
• Sample position
• STAT status
• Sample type
• Comment
• Chemistries and panels
11.Set the chemistry options:

• Select Options F2.
• Choose a sample volume type and sample cup type.
• Enter the replicates, off-line dilution factor and predilution factor for the sample.
• Choose a sample volume for the chemistry.
• Enter the replicates and predilution factor for the chemistry.
• Select OK.
12.Select Save F8.
13.Select the icon to start the analysis.
8.2.6 Programming Diluted Samples

Due to patient specificity, certain results of a sample may be relatively high. In this condition,
you are allowed to rerun the corresponding chemistries by manually or automatically diluting
the sample at certain ratio for part or all of the chemistries. When a sample is analyzed and a
result is beyond the reference range or deemed abnormal, you are allowed to rerun the
corresponding chemistry manually with the sample diluted.
You are allowed to set the dilution factor for normal run when defining a chemistry or
requesting the chemistry for sample analysis. When you set both the off-line dilution factor
and predilution factor when requesting a chemistry, the result will be multiplied automatically
by the two dilution factors. For chemistries with predilution factor,
• If the dilution factor for normal run is not set, the result will be directly multiplied by the
predilution factor.
• If the dilution factor for normal run is set, the result will be directly multiplied by the
product between the predilution factor and the dilution factor for normal run.
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If the sample volume, replicates and predilution factor are set for both the sample and the
chemistry, the chemistry will be run based on its own settings instead of those of the sample.
Perform the following steps to run diluted samples.
Figure 8.10 Sample Dilution window
5. Enter the dilution factor for normal test in the For Normal Run field.
The input range can be any integer within 4-201.
6. Select Save.
7. Select Close.
• ID
• Sample position
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• STAT status
• Sample type
• Comment

11.Select a sample volume type to run the sample.

• Standard
• Increased
• Decreased
12.Select a sample tube type from the Sample Cup pull-down list.
• Microtube
• Standard

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16.Choose a chemistry.
17.Select a sample volume type in the Sample Vol column for the chemistry.
When dilution factors for both normal run and rerun are defined, the product between the
two factors and the predilution factor must not be greater than 201.
20.Move the scroll bar to view more chemistries.

21.Select Save.
22.Select the icon to start the analysis.
8.2.7 Sample Blank

The sample blank reaction curve is almost a straight line with slope of 0 during the reaction
period, and therefore means nothing for fixed-time and Kinetic analysis. For double, triple
and quadruple reagent endpoint analysis, the sample blank absorbance can be subtracted
through parameter settings. Therefore, sample blank is only effective for single-reagent
endpoint chemistries.
Running a sample blank

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4. Mark the Sample Blank checkbox with a tick.
5. Select Save F7.
6. Select Close F8.
The system will run a sample blank when running calibrators, controls and samples for
the chemistry.
Recalling sample blank results

3. Choose a sample and then a chemistry you desire to recall.
5. Select Sample Blank F2.
Figure 8.12 Sample blank reaction curve
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Figure 8.13 Sample blank reaction data
7. To print the reaction curve or reaction data, select Print F7.
8.2.8 Sample Management

Before programming samples, it is necessary to understand the sample cups, sample bar code
and sample volume of the system, as well as how to load and unload samples.
Sample cup types

The sample carousel supports blood collecting tube, centrifugal tube, plastic tube and
Microtube, which are available in the following specifications:
• Microtube: Mindray sample cup.
• Blood collecting tube: Φ12×68.5 mm, Φ12×99 mm, Φ12.7×75 mm, Φ12.7×100 mm,
Φ13×75 mm, Φ13×95 mm, Φ13×100 mm, Φ16.5×92mm, Φ16×75mm, and
Φ16×100mm.
• Plastic tube: Φ12×68.5 mm, Φ12×99 mm, Φ12.7×75 mm, Φ12.7×100 mm, Φ13×75 mm,
Φ13×95 mm, Φ13×100 mm, Φ16.5×92mm, Φ16×75mm, and Φ16×100mm.
Sample volume
The amount of sample required for a common measurement is 1.5-35μl, with an increment of
0.1μl. Analysis with insufficient samples may lead to inaccurate results.
If a sample is exhausted during the analysis, the system will automatically invalidate all
incomplete chemistry of the sample. Before running samples, make sure that they are
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sufficient in volume for analysis.
Loading samples
BIOHAZARD
Caution
When loading Φ16.5×92mm sample cups, remove the sample carousel, or press the sample
carousel with one hand and load the sample cups with the other hand.
1. Check if the sample inside the sample tube is sufficient for analysis and the bar code
label is applied correctly.
2. Check the system status.
• If the system status is Running, select to request for sample stop.

• If the system status is Standby, proceed to the next step.
• If the system status is Incubation, wait until the system gets steady, and then proceed
to the next step.
3. Check if the sample carousel and the sample probe have stopped moving.
4. To load samples, remove the sample carousel cover.
5. Insert the sample tube into the tube holder until the tube bottom contacts the groove of
the tube rack.
6. To load more samples, press the sample load buttons. The sample carousel rotates
counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.
7. Repeat step 5 and 6 to load more samples.
8. Restore the sample carousel.
Unloading samples
BIOHAZARD
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Caution
When unloading Φ16.5×92mm sample cups, remove the sample carousel, or press the sample
carousel with one hand and take out the sample cups with the other hand.
1. Check if the sample carousel and the sample probe have stopped moving.
2. If the system status is Running, select to request for sample stop.
3. Remove the sample carousel cover.
4. Grab the sample tube and pull it upward to remove it from the tube holder.
5. To unload more samples, press the sample load buttons. The sample carousel rotates
counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.
6. Repeat step 4 and 5 to unload more samples.

8.3 Serum Index
8.3.1 Introduction
Serum index is the degree of hemolysis, icterus and lipemia contained in serum sample. There
are usually seen in serums and can influence the test results in physical or chemical way.
The serum index function is used to analyze the interferents in samples, helping clinical
professionals to evaluate the test results.
The obtained serum index can be used to compensate the results or reported on patient reports
in the form of flags.
The system allows the determination of hemolysis, icterus and lipemia and flags the result if
needed.
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8.3.2 Theory of Serum Index

Figure 8.14 Absorption spectrum of interferents in serum samples
(1)
(2)
(3)
The figure above shows the absorption spectrum of interferents in serum samples. (1) refers to
lipemia, (2) refers to hemolysis, and (3) refers to icterus.
The three interferents are selective to wavelength and have complex absorption spectrums.
They cannot be removed completely by means of double-wavelength measurements. The
serum index option can be used to analyze the interferents contained in samples, helping
clinical professionals to evaluate the test results.
Six wavelengths are chosen to determine the serum index. The equations of serum index are
as follows:
• Lipemia: primary wavelength of 660, secondary wavelength of 700.
AL = A660 − A700 , lipemia index: L = 1 / C × AL
• Hemolysis: primary wavelength of 570, secondary wavelength of 605.
AH = A570 − A605 , hemolysis index: H = 1 / A × ( AH − B × AL )
• Icterus: primary wavelength of 450, secondary wavelength of 505.
AI = A450 − A505 , icterus index: I = 1 / D × [ AI − E × ( AH − B × AL ) − F × AL ]

Where,
• B and F: determined by the absorption spectrum of lipemia and not adjustable.
• E: determined by the absorption spectrum of hemolysis and not adjustable.
• C: determined by single lipemia, and can be user-defined.
• A: determined by single hemolysis, and can be user-defined.
• D: determined by single icterus, and can be user-defined.
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8.3.3 Serum Index Setup

The serum index includes lipemia (L), hemolysis (H) and icterus (I), and has the common
name of SI. The chemistry name, sample volume and reagent volume of SI are defined by the
manufacturer and cannot be modified by users. The SI chemistry cannot be deleted. You are
allowed to define the print names and qualitative result flags for the chemistry.
Defining print name

2. Choose the SI chemistry.
Figure 8.15 Serum Index window
4. Type in the print name of lipemia in the Print Name of the Lipemia area. Up to 15
characters can be entered.
The lipemia index will appear as the print name on patient reports and as “SI” on other
reports.
5. Repeat step 4 to define print names for hemolysis and icterus.
6. Select Save F7.
7. Select Close F8.
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Defining qualitative result flags

The Qualitative Analysis option, when enabled, analyzes every sample for the detection of
lipemia, hemolysis and icterus and calculates the numeric values of the index. If the volume
of the interferents contained in a sample is beyond the set range, a flag will be added to the
patient report.
The system allows 6 ranges and flags for each interferent.
2. Choose the SI chemistry.
4. Mark the Use Qualitative Result checkbox in the Lipemia area.
The Range and Flag fields below are activated for editing.
5. Type in the detection range in the first edit box of the Range field, and then enter a flag
in the first edit box of the Flag field.
For instance, type in “10” in the first edit box of the Range field in the Lipemia area,
and then enter “+” in the Flag field of the same row. If the lipemia volume (L1)
contained in a sample is lower than 10, the “+” sign will be added to the result in the
patient report. Type in “20” in the second edit box below the Range icon and “+-” in the
second edit box below the Flag icon. If the lipemia volume (L2) is greater than 10 and
lower than 20, the result will be flagged with the “+-” sign. The cycle continues. If the
result is greater than L5, the six flag will appear on the patient report.
6. Repeat step 4-5 to define ranges and flags for hemolysis and icterus.
7. Select Save F7.
8. Select Close F8.
8.3.4 Auto Serum Index

When the Auto Serum Index function is enabled, the system will select the SI chemistry
automatically for serum or plasma samples. The SI chemistry will also be requested
automatically when you program routine samples manually or by using the LIS host, or
program STAT samples, or program routine samples with the default panels.
When programming samples with auto serum index, you are required to select at least one
chemistry other than SI.
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2. Mark the Auto Serum Index checkbox with a tick.
3. Select Save F8.
8.3.5 Running SI Chemistry

The SI chemistry is only applicable to serum and plasma samples (routine and STAT) rather
than controls and calibrators.
To run the SI chemistry, choose the SI chemistry while programming samples. It will be
analyzed along with other chemistries.
8.4 Clear Samples
8.4.1 Introduction
The Clear Samples function is used to delete programmed samples that have not been
analyzed. One or more samples can be cleared at one time. When samples are cleared, the
sample information will be removed completely; the sample ID, position and bar code can be
used for programming other samples. The action of clearing samples will be recorded in the
edit logs.
8.4.2 Clearing Samples
2. Select Clear F5. The Clear Samples window appears.
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Figure 8.16 Clear Samples window
3. Select samples you desire to clear.
• Current sample: type in the sample ID on the Sample screen.

• Sample(s) with following ID(s): type in the sample ID range in the Sample ID field.
Single sample ID and sample range are acceptable.
4. Select OK.
The selected samples are cleared along with their programming information.
8.5 Unpositioned Samples
8.5.1 Introduction
Unpositioned samples are those:
• downloaded from the LIS host and not positioned yet. Such samples cannot be
programmed for analysis until they have positions assigned. If your system is equipped
with a sample bar code reader, the samples can be analyzed immediately without
assigning positions for them.
• that are in Incomplete status when their positions are used for programming new
samples.
• that are incomplete when their positions are released.
Once positioned, the samples will be removed from the unpositioned samples list.
8.5.2 Viewing Unpositioned Samples
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2. Select List F6.
3. Select Unpositioned F2.
Figure 8.17 Unpositioned Samples window
4. Move the scroll bar to view more samples.
8.5.3 Assigning Positions
2. Select List F6.
4. Select Assign.
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Figure 8.18 Assign positions
5. Select the program date of sample(s) to assign position.
6. Type in the sample ID or range in the Sample ID field.
7. Choose a sample carousel on which you will place the sample.
8. Enter the positions in the Pos field.
The options include all available positions of the selected sample carousel.
• To assign position for single sample, input the position number in the first edit box.
• To assign positions for multiple samples, enter the start position number in the first
edit box, and then the end position number in the second edit box. The system will
assign positions for the samples ascending according to the sample ID.
• If the available positions among the specified range are more than or equal to the
number of samples, the extra positions will be neglected.
• If the available positions among the specified range are less than the number of
samples, the system will display a message indicating insufficient positions. Assign
the positions again.
9. Select OK.
10.To run the samples, select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen.
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8.6 Release Sample Position
8.6.1 Introduction
When a sample is analyzed, the position cannot be used for programming new sample until it
is released. The Status screen provides the Release Sample Position function, which allows
you to release the selected position or all positions on the current sample carousel that are not
running any tests. When a sample is released, its results and programming information can be
still recalled.
Sample positions can be released automatically at specified time everyday. When the set time
is reached,
• If the system is shut down, the sample positions in the status of Complete will be
released next time when the system is started up.
• If the system is not running any tests, the sample positions in the status of Complete will
be released.
• If the system status is Running, the sample positions in the status of Complete will be
released when the system status becomes Standby or Failure at the first time.
When a sample is released, its results and programming information can be still recalled.
8.6.2 Releasing Sample Positions

Only patient samples rather than controls, calibrators, ISE wash solution and physiological
saline can be released.
2. Choose a sample carousel to release samples.
3. Select Release F3.

Figure 8.19 Release Positions window
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4. Choose the sample range:

• Following position(s): type in the sample ID or range to release in the edit box.
• All positions: to release all positions of the selected sample carousel.
5. Select OK.
8.6.3 Auto Release of Samples
3. Select 10 Auto Release Sample.
4. Type in the auto release time of patient samples in the Auto Release Time field.
5. Select OK.
When the time is reached, the system will release automatically all sample positions in
the status of Complete.
8.7 Sample Logs
8.7.1 Introduction
The Sample Logs screen provides the controls and patient samples that are not complete
within the recent 24 hours due to certain reasons. You are to rerun the samples or take other
actions for the controls and samples. The sample logs refresh automatically as the analysis is
performed, and can be printed out for archiving.
8.7.2 Viewing Sample Logs
2. Select Log F2.
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Figure 8.20 Sample Logs window
3. The screen shows the controls and patient samples that are not complete within the
recent 24 hours due to certain reasons.
The table below summaries the sample status and relevant descriptions.
Table 8.1 Description and probable causes to sample statuses

Sample Description Probable Causes
status
Incomplete The sample is being analyzed and
still has some tests which have no
results.
Programmed The position is assigned to a
sample but now occupied by
another sample.
Not The sample is identified, but no Inquiring the LIS host is timed
Programmed corresponding program is obtained out.
from the LIS host. The sample has no program
information on the LIS host
and is programmed with the
default panel.
The sample bar code contains
invalid characters.
The sample bar code length
does not meet the
requirements.
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Sample Description Probable Causes

status
Rerun The sample is programmed The result is beyond the critical
automatically for rerun but cannot range.
be run due to scanning error; or The Status column will
the sample is rerun automatically display Not Programmed, and
for a result is beyond the critical the Causes column will show
range. the rerun results.
Removed The sample has been unloaded but Samples that are being
some tests are still being analyzed are unloaded.
processed.
Duplicate The sample bar code has been The positions for control and
assigned to a sample that already calibrator are occupied by
exists. patient samples.
A sample is detected in an idle
position but has no
corresponding programming
information or default panel.
4. To print the sample logs, select Print F7.
8.8 Sample Comments
8.8.1 Introduction
When programming samples, it is necessary to add comments to some special samples, such
as, ** sample has hemolysis; ** sample needs to be analyzed immediately, etc. Sample
comment can be entered manually or selected from the Comment pull-down list on the
Sample screen On the System Setup screen, you are allowed to define up to 20 sample
comments and delete those that are no longed needed.
Sample comments can be defined, edited or deleted in any system status and for samples of
any status.
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Figure 8.21 Sample Comment window
8.8.2 Defining/Editing a Sample Comment
3. Select 3 Sample Comment.
4. Enter a sample comment.
Up to 25 characters can be input for every comment.
5. Select OK.
8.8.3 Deleting a Sample Comment

Sample comments can be deleted in any system status and from samples of any status.
Deleted sample comments can no longer be used in sample programming. If the comment of a
programmed sample is deleted, it still remains in the programming information of the sample.
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3. Select 3 Sample Comment.
4. Clear the comment that you desire to delete.
5. Select OK.
8.9 Sample and Chemistry Lists
8.9.1 Introduction
The List option allows you to view, inquire and print all unfinished samples, and assign
positions for unpositioned samples. You are also allowed to view the requested chemistries’
calibration status, reagent status, tests left, and number of requests.
8.9.2 Sample List

Viewing programmed samples
The sample list shows all samples that have been programmed but not analyzed yet. Samples
can be inquired by program date, sample status, ID, or bar code.
2. Select List F6.
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Figure 8.22 Sample List tab page
3. Move the scroll bar to view more samples.
4. To print the sample list, select Print F7.
Inquiring samples by program date, sample status or ID

1. Select Search F1 on the Sample List tab page.
Figure 8.23 Search window
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2. Enter the conditions:
• Select the program date of samples you desire to inquire; and/or

• Select a sample status, which is available in All, Programmed, In Progress,
Incomplete, Complete, and Rerun; and/or
• Type in the single sample ID or ID range in the Sample ID field.
3. Select OK. All samples that satisfy the conditions are displayed on the screen.
Inquiring a bar-coded sample

1. Select Search F1 on the Sample List tab page.
2. Type in the sample bar code you desire to inquire.
3. Select OK. The corresponding sample is displayed on the screen.
8.9.3 Chemistry List

The chemistry list displays the chemistries in the sample order as they are printed, that is, “SI
– ISE chemistries – biochemistries – special calculations”. The ISE chemistries and
biochemistries are arranged as specified; while the special calculations are displayed in the
order they are defined. When the print order is adjusted, the chemistry list will update
accordingly.
To view the summary of chemistries that are requested on the current day or requested before
but not finished yet, perform the following steps:
2. Select List F6.
3. Select the Chemistry List tab.
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Figure 8.24 Chemistry List tab page
The screen shows all requested chemistries, including the name, calibration status,
number of requests, and tests left.
4. Move the scroll bar to view more chemistries.
5. To print the chemistry list, select Print F7.
8.10 Results Recall
8.10.1 Introduction
The Results Recall option allows routine samples, STAT samples and controls to be recalled
and handled on the Current Results or History Results screen. The Current Results
include those that are programmed and analyzed on the current day; the History Results are
those programmed and analyzed before the current day.
8.10.2 Displaying Current Results
1. Select Result-Current Results.
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The screen shows all samples and controls that are programmed and analyzed on the
current day.
Figure 8.25 Current Results screen
The sample type includes N, E and C. N stands for routine sample, E for STAT sample,
and C for control.
The Host column indicates the transmission status of the sample. Y means that the
sample has been sent to the LIS host, and N means the opposite.
2. Choose a sample in the left list. The right list displays all results of the sample.
• Search F1: to inquire sample results.

• Demog F3: to view patient demographics of the sample.
• Reac Curve F4: to view the reaction curve of the sample.
• Rerun F5: to rerun a finished sample.
• Options F6: to delete, edit, rerun and print samples, and recall rerun results.
• Print F7: to print sample results.
• Host F8: to transmit the selected sample results to the LIS host.
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8.10.3 Recalling Current Results

Current results can be inquired by sample type, patient name, patient ID, sample ID or sample
bar code, along with the current date. Whichever status the system is, only one condition is
required for inquiring desired results.
Figure 8.26 Recall results window
Recalling results by sample type

The options include Normal (N), Emergency (E) and Control (C).
4. Select OK. The samples matching the condition are displayed on the screen.
5. Select a function button to perform relevant operations.
Recalling results by patient name

3. Enter the patient name you desire to recall.
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• The name can be composed of a-z and A-Z and not case sensitive. Up to 40 letters
can be entered.
• Fuzzy inquiry is allowed by entering partial or all letters of a patient name. The
samples with patient names containing the specified letters will be displayed on the
screen.
Recalling results by patient ID

3. Enter the patient ID you desire to recall.

Patient ID can be a patient’s admission number or medical record number (MRN). Up to
30 numbers can be entered.
Recalling results by sample ID

3. Type in single sample ID or ID range you desire to recall. Up to 50 characters can be
entered.
samples with a dash, e.g. 1-3, 10, 15-20.
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Recalling results by sample bar code

Only the bar code of a single sample can be entered.
4. Select OK. The sample with the bar code is displayed on the screen.
8.10.4 Viewing/Editing Patient Demographics

Patient demographics can be viewed or edited in any system status.
2. Choose a sample in the sample list. Move the scroll bar to view more samples.
3. Select Demog F3.
Figure 8.27 Demographics window
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4. Edit the following patient information:
• Patient ID
• Patient name
• Date of birth
• Gender
• Comments
• Age
• Ordering department and physician
• Collection date and time
• Ordering date and time
• Clinical diagnosis
• Reviewer
• Tester
5. Select Save F7 to save your input.
6. Select Prev F4 or Next F5 to view demographics of the previous or next sample.
8.10.5 Reaction Curve

A reaction curve reflects the relationship of the absorbance measured at the primary
wavelength, secondary wavelength and primary-secondary wavelength. It is drawn based on
the absorbance of the sample-reagent mixture measured within the reaction period.
1. Search for desired samples on the Current Results screen.
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Figure 8.28 Sample reaction curve
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Figure 8.29 Sample reaction data
selected sample.
8.10.6 Transmitting Results to LIS Host

Sample results and QC results can be sent to the LIS host in any system status if the LIS host
is connected correctly. The Host option allows the transmission of single or multiple samples,
or all samples to the LIS host.
The results to be transmitted include:
• Sample results
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• QC results
2. To transmit single or multiple samples, select them in the sample list.
3. Select Host F8.
Figure 8.30 Transmit Results window
4. Select the sample range you want to transmit:
• Selected sample(s)
• All samples
5. If you transmit all samples, you are allowed to skip those that are already transmitted to
the LIS host. Mark the Bypass Transmitted Sample(s) checkbox.
6. Select OK.
8.10.7 Printing Results

Samples can be printed manually on the Current Results screen. The system allows multiple
samples to be printed on one report or one sample on one report. Before printing the recalled
results, you should select a report template on the System Setup screen.
The Print option allows single or multiple samples, or all samples to be printed out.
2. To print single or multiple samples, select them in the sample list.
3. Select Print F7.
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Figure 8.31 Print window
4. Choose the print range:
• Selected Sample(s)
• All Sample(s)
5. If you print all samples, you are allowed to skip those that are already printed out. Mark
the Bypass Printed Sample(s) checkbox.
6. Select OK.
8.10.8 Displaying History Results
1. Select Result-History Results.
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Figure 8.32 History Results screen
The sample type includes N, E and C. N stands for routine sample, E for STAT sample,
and C for control.
The Host column indicates the transmission status of the sample. Y means that the
sample has been sent to the LIS host, and N means the opposite.
2. Select Search F1 to search for desired results.

• Options F6: to delete, edit, rerun and print samples, and recall rerun results.
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8.10.9 Recalling History Results

Stored results can be inquired by sample type, patient name, patient ID, sample ID or sample
bar code, along with the program date. Whichever status the system is, only one condition is
required for inquiring desired results, while the Program Date field can be left blank. To
quickly search for desired results from the tremendous amount of data, you are recommended
to enter both the program date and any of the conditions.
Figure 8.33 Recall Results window
Recalling results by sample type

3. Select the program date range you want to recall. Select the start date in the first box and
the end date in the second box.
The options include Normal (N), Emergency (E) and Control (C).
Recalling results by patient name

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4. Enter the patient name you desire to recall.
− The name can be composed of a-z and A-Z and not case sensitive. Up to 40 letters
can be entered.
− Fuzzy inquiry is allowed by entering partial or all letters of a patient name. The
samples with patient names containing the specified letters will be displayed on the
screen.
Recalling results by patient ID

4. Enter the patient ID you desire to recall.
Patient ID can be a patient’s admission number or medical record number (MRN). Up to

30 numbers can be entered.
Recalling results by sample ID

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4. Type in single sample ID or ID range you desire to recall. Up to 50 characters can be
entered.
samples with a dash, e.g. 1-3, 10, 15-20.
Recalling results by sample bar code

5. Select OK. The sample of the bar code is displayed on the screen.
8.10.10 Editing Results

The Edit Results option allows editing of results that slightly exceed the reference range or the
linearity range but will not lead to mis-diagnosis of patients. This option is used for sample
results only, exclusive of control results. Edited results will be flagged for distinguishing from
others.
Only the samples that have been analyzed and have results can be edited. For those tests that
are run for over one time, result of each run can be edited. For rerun tests, only the default
result can be edited.
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CAUTION
Edit Results function gives doctors with freedom to modify the results, and therefore, must be
used with cautions. Only users that have sufficient permissions are allowed to edit results.
3. Choose a sample in the sample list.
5. Select Edit Results.
The screen shows the samples and all measured results.

Figure 8.34 Edit Results window
6. Choose a chemistry to edit, and then input result in the Final Result column.
• For normal runs, only Complete chemistries can be edited.

• For reruns, only the default result can be edited.
7. Repeat step 6 to edit other results.
8. Select Save to save your editing.
9. Select Cancel.
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8.10.11 Deleting Results

The system has a limited storage capacity and can store a maximum of 50,000 samples. The
results with the earliest date will be overridden when the capacity is exceeded. The system
allows deleting of routine samples, emergent samples and controls, while they are sent to the
LIS host or printed out. When the system status is Running, samples in the status of Running
cannot be deleted; when the system status is but Running, samples in any status can be
removed. Deleted results cannot be restored. Make sure that you have archived them by
sending them to the LIS host or printed out or in other ways.
Before deleting a result, check if you have sufficient permissions. Only users that have
sufficient permissions are allowed to delete results. The deleting operation will be
automatically recorded in event logs.
3. Choose samples in the sample list.
5. Select Delete Results.
All results of the samples are displayed on the screen.

Figure 8.35 Delete Results window
6. Choose the sample range:
• Selected result(s): to delete the selected samples in the sample list.

• All results: to delete all samples in the sample list.
7. Select OK.
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9 Result Printouts
9.1 Overview
This chapter describes data archiving, print setup, auto print and manual print methods, and
result printouts.
9.2 Data Import and Export
9.2.1 Introduction
The Data Import and Export function allows various data to be imported from or exported to
an external storage device. Exporting data is allowed only when the system status is Standby,
Incubation and Failure.
The following data can be imported:
• Open-/Closed-reagent chemistries, including biochemistries, ISE chemistries, SI and
calculations
The following data can be exported:
• Sample results (including results of all replicates): transmitted to LIS host
• Control results: transmitted to LIS host
• QC data: archived to external storage device
• Calibration results: archived to external storage device
• Open-reagent chemistries: exported to a .text file
• Event logs: archived to external storage device
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9.2.2 Import/Export Chemistries

Import chemistries
The system supports chemistries to be imported from an external file. Open-reagent
chemistries can be imported from a .csv file, while closed-reagent chemistries can only be
imported from an .item file. A maximum of 300 open-/closed-reagent chemistries can be
imported, and the number of newly-imported chemistries must not exceed 200. The
open-reagent chemistries include biochemistries, as well as the processing parameters, error
detection limits, slop and offset, and dilution factors. The closed-reagent chemistries include
biochemistries, ISE chemistries, SI and special calculations, as well as carryover pairs,
reagent type, biochemistry calibration settings, ISE calibration settings, unit conversion rules,
processing parameters, error detection limits, carryover settings, slop and offset, and dilution
factors.
When chemistries are imported, they are enabled by default if set up correctly. If the number
of open-reagent chemistries imported exceeds the maximum limit, the excessive open-reagent
chemistries will be disabled.
Only users with sufficient permission are allowed to import chemistries. Importing
chemistries can be performed only when the system status is Standby, Incubation, Stop and
Sleep.
CAUTION
While importing chemistries, do not switch off the analyzing unit main power or exit the
operating software.
2. Select Config F3.
3. Select Options.
4. Select Import.
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Figure 9.1 Import window
5. Select Load.
6. Locate the path of the parameter form, and then select it.
• To import open-reagent chemistries, choose a .csv file.

• To import closed-reagent chemistries, choose an .item file.
7. Select Open.
All chemistries contained in the parameter form are displayed in the Available
Chemistries list.
8. Use the following buttons to import desired chemistries:
• Add All>>: add all chemistries in the Available Chemistries list to the Imported
Chemistries list.
• Add ->: add the selected chemistries in the Available Chemistries list to the
Imported Chemistries list.
• <-Remove: remove the selected chemistries from the Imported Chemistries list.
• <<Remove All: remove all chemistries from the Imported Chemistries list.
9. Select Import.
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All imported chemistries with correct parameters are enabled by default and can be used
for measurement. If you change any of the following parameters of an imported
chemistry, recalibrate the chemistry:
• Reaction type
• Primary wavelength
• Secondary wavelength
• Reaction direction
• Reaction time
• Blank time
• Result unit
• Sample volume
• Reagent volume (R1, R2, R3 and R4)
• Sample dilution factors
• Sample blank
10.Select Exit.
Export chemistries
Open-reagent chemistries rather than closed-reagent chemistries can be exported, as well as
the processing parameters, error detection limits, slop and offset, and dilution factors. Only
the open-reagent biochemistries can be exported from the system.
Only users with sufficient permission are allowed to export chemistries. Exporting
chemistries can be performed when the system status is Standby, Incubation and Failure.
3. Select Options.
4. Select Export.
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Figure 9.2 Export window
The Available Chemistries list shows all open-reagent chemistries other than those
that have been masked or disabled.
5. Use the following buttons to export desired chemistries:
• Add All>>: add all chemistries in the Available Chemistries list to the Exported
Chemistries list.
• Add ->: add the selected chemistries in the Available Chemistries list to the
Exported Chemistries list.
• <-Remove: remove the selected chemistries from the Exported Chemistries list.
• <<Remove All: remove all chemistries from the Exported Chemistries list.
6. Select Export.
7. Select the path to export and input the file name.
The default file name is composed of the current date and time, such as 20100527_0951.
The file format is .csv.
8. Select Save.
9. Select Exit.
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9.2.3 Data Archive

You are recommended to regularly archive the ISE and biochemistry calibration results to the
hard disk or an storage device, and archive QC data and event logs to an external storage
device, such as U disk and floppy disk.
Archiving biochemistry calibration results

When archived, the biochemistry calibration results are displayed in the same format as those
on software screens. The archived content includes: chemistry name, flag, calibration status,
R0, K factor, calibration coefficients A/B/C/D and run date/time. The archiving file is of .csv
format and named by date and time the results are archived.
For more information of archiving biochemistry calibration results, refer to 6.8.6 Archiving
Calibration Results (page 6-23).
Archiving ISE calibration results

Both the current and early calibration factors of ISE chemistries can be archived. The
archiving file is of .csv format and named by date and time the results are archived.
For more information of archiving ISE calibration results, refer to Archiving ISE calibration
results (page 12-27).
Archiving QC data
The QC results and data can be archived to a storage device with the file name of QCData.csv,
which cannot be edited.
For more information of archiving QC data, refer to 0Archive QC data (page 7-17).
Archiving event logs

All error logs and edit logs within certain period can be archived to a storage device, such as
U disk. Those that are deleted from the screen but still remain in the database and those saved
automatically can be also archived. When archiving event logs, you are allowed to delete
them from the screen and leave them in the database.
For more information refer to 17.3.6 Archiving Logs (page 17-9).
9.2.4 Sending sample results and QC results to LIS

Sample results and QC results can be sent manually or in real-time mode to the LIS host for
reviewing and storage. When a sample is analyzed with its all tests finished, the system can
automatically send the test results to the LIS host; also you are allowed to search for desired
results and then manually send them to LIS.
For more information about sending sample/QC results to LIS, refer to 8.10.6 Transmitting
Results to LIS Host (page 8-43).
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9.3 Print Setup
9.3.1 Introduction
Results and data can be printed out with the specified template through the default printer.
You are allowed not only to set up the printer type, default printer and printed hospital name,
but also define the print order of chemistries. The specified template is used for patient reports
only.
If your system is equipped with the Data Management Software, you may use it to define or
adjust report templates.
9.3.2 General Print Setup Options
2. Select Print F3.
3. Type in the hospital name to be displayed on the report.
Up to 300 characters can be entered. The hospital name will appear on the header of the
report.
4. Choose a printer type.
The system supports three types of printer, which include laser printer, inkjet printer and
stylus printer.
5. Choose a default printer to print reports.
6. Choose a paper size in the Paper Size field.
The options include: A4, A4/2, B5, B5/2 and Letter.
7. Choose a print mode between Paginal and Serial.
8. Select OK.
9.3.3 Defining Chemistry Print Order
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2. Select Print F3.
3. Select Print Order.
Table 9.1 Print Order window
4. Use the following buttons to adjust the chemistry print order:
• Home: to move the chemistry to the first position.

• Up: to move the chemistry to the previous position.
• Down: to move the chemistry to the next position.
• End: to move the chemistry to the last position.
5. Select OK to save your settings.
6. To restore the factory settings, select Restore Defaults.
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9.4 Sample Reports
9.4.1 Introduction
Sample reports are used to print sample results, sample list, reaction curve and data, as well as
sample blank reaction curve and data.
The result reports include:
• Single sample report
• Multi-sample report
The list reports include:
• Sample list report
• Control list report
• Chemistry list report
The above-mentioned reports and printing methods are described in detail in the following
sections.
9.4.2 Single Sample Report

A single sample report contains all results of a sample, including emergent sample, routine
sample and control sample. It can be printed out on:
• Current Results screen
• History Results screen
Print a single sample report by performing the following steps:
2. Search for desired results to print.
3. Choose a sample.
4. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.3 Print sample results window
5. Select the Selected Sample(s) option button.
6. Select OK.
Figure 9.4 Single sample report example
9.4.3 Multi-Sample Report

A multi-sample report can print two or more samples of a patient on a report. If the patient
demographics of the samples are not consistent, the demographics of the first will be printed
by default. A multi-sample report can be printed out on:
Print a multi-sample report by performing the following steps:
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3. Choose samples to print.
5. Select Print Multi-Sample Report.
Figure 9.5 Multi-sample report example
9.4.4 Sample List Report

A sample list report contains all incomplete samples and patient demographics. It can be
printed out on the Sample List screen.
2. Select List F6.
3. Select Print F7. All incomplete samples are printed with the specified template.
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Figure 9.6 Sample list report example
9.4.5 Control List Report

A control list report contains all incomplete samples and control information. It can be printed
out on the Sample List screen.
2. Select List F6.
3. Select Print F7.
All incomplete controls are printed with the specified template. If both patient samples
and controls are shown on the screen, they will be printed out with different templates.
Figure 9.7 Control list report example
9.4.6 Chemistry List Report

A chemistry list report contains all unfinished chemistries. It can be printed out on the
Chemistry List screen.
2. Select List F6.
3. Select the Chemistry List tab.
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4. Select Print F7. All incomplete chemistries are printed with the specified template.
Figure 9.8 Chemistry list report example
9.4.7 Sample Reaction Curve and Data

Sample reaction curve and data can be printed out on the Current Results and Stored
Results screens.
3. Choose a sample.
5. Select Print F7 to print the reaction curve.
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Figure 9.9 Sample reaction curve example
6. Select the Reaction Data tab.
7. Select Print F7 to print the reaction curve data.
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Figure 9.10 Sample reaction curve data example
9.4.8 Sample Blank Reaction Curve and Data

For endpoint measurement of single-reagent chemistries, the sample blank reaction curve and
data can be printed out on the Current Results and History Results screens.
3. Choose a sample.
5. Select Sample Blank F2.
6. Select Print F7 to print the sample blank reaction curve.
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Figure 9.11 Sample blank reaction curve example
7. Select Print F7 to print the sample blank reaction curve data.
Figure 9.12 Sample blank reaction curve data example
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9.5 Reagent Reports
9.5.1 Introduction
Reagent reports are used to print the list of biochemistries and ISE chemistries, as well as
reagent position, reagent type, tests and chemistries left, calibration status, etc. The reagent
reports include:
• Biochemistry list report
• ISE chemistry list report
9.5.2 Biochemistry List Report

A biochemistry list report can be printed out on the biochemistry screen. The report contains
the following information of all configured biochemistries:
• Reagent position
• Chemistry name
• Chemistries left
• Reagent type
• Tests left
• Days left
• Lot number
3. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.13 Biochemistry list report example
9.5.3 ISE Chemistry List Report

An ISE chemistry list report can be printed out on the ISE chemistry screen. The report
contains the following information of all ISE chemistries and wash solutions:
• Chemistry name
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• Calibration run date and time
• Reagent name
• Volume %
• Load date
• Days left
• Expiration date
• Lot number
• Serial number
The screen shows the ISE chemistries and wash solutions of the system.
2. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.14 ISE chemistry list report example
9.6 Calibration Reports
9.6.1 Introduction
Calibration reports are used to print the calibration results of biochemistries and ISE
chemistries.
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9.6.2 Calibrator List Report

A calibrator list report contains the following information:
• Chemistry name
• Calibrator name
• Calibrator position
• Calibrator concentration
• Lot number
• Expiration date
The report can be printed out on the Reagent/Calibration screen.
3. Select Load List F4.
4. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.15 Calibrator load list report example
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9.6.3 Calibrator Reaction Curve and Data

Calibrator reaction curve and data can be printed out on the Biochemistry Calibration
screen.
3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.16 Calibrator reaction curve example
7. Select Print F7 to print the reaction curve data.
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Figure 9.17 Calibrator reaction curve data example
9.6.4 Calibration Trends and Data

Calibration trends and data can be printed out on the Biochemistry Calibration screen.
2. Select Trend F6.
3. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.18 Calibration graphical trends example
6. Select the Tabular Data tab.
7. Select Print F7 to print the trends data.
Figure 9.19 Calibration tabular trends example
9.6.5 Biochemistry Calibration Curve

A biochemistry calibration curve contains the calibration curve and factors of a biochemistry,
and can be printed out on the Biochemistry Calibration screen.
2. Select Cal Curve F2.
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3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.20 Biochemistry calibration curve example
9.6.6 Biochemistry Calibration Results Report

A biochemistry calibration results report can be printed out on the Biochemistry
Calibration screen. It may contain the current calibration factors being used, or those in the
specified period.
2. Choose the Current or History option button.
4. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.21 Biochemistry calibration results report example
9.6.7 ISE Calibration Results Report

The ISE calibration results report contains all ISE results during the specified period, and can
be printed out on the ISE Calibration screen.
1. Select Reagent-ISE Calibration.
3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.22 ISE calibration results report example
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9.6.8 ISE Calibration Data Report

The ISE calibration data report contains all intermediate data during the calibration of ISE
chemistries, and can be printed out on the ISE Calibration Data window.
2. Select Cal Data F2.
3. Choose an ISE chemistry from the Chem pull-down list.
4. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.23 ISE calibration data report example
9.7 QC Reports
9.7.1 Introduction
QC reports are used to quality control results, such as actual results, L-J chart, twin-plot chart,
QC data and QC summary. They can be printed out on:
• Levey-Jennings screen
• Twin-Plot screen
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• Results screen
• Summary screen
9.7.2 QC Results Report

The quality control results can be printed manually or automatically on the Current Results
screen. Those QC results within a period can be printed on the History Results screen.
3. Choose controls to print.
4. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.24 QC results report example
9.7.3 Levey-Jennings Chart

The Levey-Jennings chart report contains the L-J chart and result values of a chemistry during
the specified period.
1. Select QC-Levey-Jennings.
3. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.25 Levey-Jennings chart example
9.7.4 Twin-Plot Chart

The Twin-Plot chart report contains the Twin-Plot chart and result values of a two-control
evaluation.
1. Select QC-Twin-Plot.
2. Select Chems F2, choose a chemistry from the list, and then select OK.
4. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.26 Twin-Plot chart example
9.7.5 QC Data Report

A QC data report contains all results of a control for a chemistry during the specified period,
as well as the set means and standard deviations.
1. Select QC-Results.
2. Select Chems F2.
3. Choose chemistries to recall, select OK.
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The result list shows all results of the control for the chemistry during the specified
period, as well as the set means and standard deviations.
7. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.27 QC data report example
9.7.6 QC Summary Report

A QC summary report contains the mean values and standard deviations of controls analyzed
within the specified period, as well as the set mean and SD value.
1. Select QC-Summary.
2. Select Chems F2.
3. Choose chemistries to recall, select OK.
The result summary of the control for the chemistry is displayed on the screen.
7. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.28 QC summary report example
9.8 Chemistry Reports
9.8.1 Introduction
Chemistry reports are used to print sample/control panels and user-defined calculations. They
can be printed out respectively on the Panels and Calculations screens.
9.8.2 Sample/Control Panels Report

Sample panels are used for patient sample analysis and only appear on the Sample screen;
control panels are used for quality control and only displayed on the Control screen.
2. Select Panels F7.
3. Select Print F7.
All user-defined sample panels and control panels are printed out with the default
templates.
Figure 9.29 Sample panels report example
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Figure 9.30 Control panels report example
9.8.3 Calculations Report

The calculations report contains all user-defined calculations, including the name, chemistries,
and enabling/disabling status.
2. Select Calculations F6.
3. Select Print F7.
All defined calculations are printed out with the default template.
Figure 9.31 Calculations report example
9.9 Instrument Status Reports
9.9.1 Introduction
The instrument status reports contain the current working status of each subsystem and
hardware component, which includes the status summary, cycle count, temperature, power
supply, Hydropneumatic subsystem, and control modules. They can be printed out on the
Status screen.
9.9.2 Status Summary Report

The status summary provides a high-level summary of the status of the system temperatures,
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power supply, Hydropneumatic, and control modules. The status includes OK and Error.
2. Select the Status Summary tab.
3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.32 Status summary report example
9.9.3 Cycle Count Report

The cycle count report contains an approximation of a component’s usage, which can be
useful for estimating the maintenance frequencies or anticipating component failure. The
report includes cycle count of the following components:
• Lamp
• Vacuum pump for cleaning reaction cuvettes
• Waste pump
• Sample syringe
• Reagent syringe 1
• Reagent syringe 2
• ISE diluent syringe
• ISE tests
Print the cycle count report by performing the following steps:
2. Select the Count tab.
3. Select Print F7.
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Figure 9.33 Cycle count report example
9.9.4 Temperature Report

The temperatures report contains the actual temperature and valid range of the deionized
water, reagent carousel, reaction carousel, and wash station.
2. Select the Temperature tab.
3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.34 Temperature report example
9.9.5 Power Supply Report

The power supply report contains the actual voltage and valid range for the main board,
carousel drive board, probe drive board, and reagent refrigeration board; the actual current
and valid range for the reagent refrigeration board; and working status of the fans and mixers.
2. Select the Power tab.
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3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.35 Power supply report example
9.9.6 Hydropneumatic Status Report

The Hydropneumatic status report contains the working status of various tanks; the actual
resistance and valid range for deionized water resistance equipment; and the actual air
pressure and valid range for air pressure equipment.
2. Select the Hydro tab.
3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.36 Hydropneumatic status report example
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9.9.7 Smart Module Status Report

The smart module report contains the working status of each smart module on the system. The
status includes OK and Error.
2. Select the Smart Modules tab.
3. Select Print F7.
Figure 9.37 Smart modules status report example
9.9.8 Cuvette Status Report

The cuvette status report contains a cuvette’s results and time in the recent two measurements
at all wavelengths. It can be printed out while the Cuvette Check maintenance is performed.
1. Select Utility-Maintenance.
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2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Biochemistry Maintenance.
4. Mark the Select checkbox of Cuvette Check.
5. Select Continue.
6. After cuvette check is finished, choose a cuvette to print.
7. Select Print.
Figure 9.38 Cuvette status report example
9.9.9 Lamp Status Report

The lamp status report shows the results and time of the recent two lamp checks.
1. Select Utility-Maintenance.
2. Select Maintenance.
3. Select Biochemistry Maintenance.
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4. Mark the Select checkbox of Lamp Check.
5. Select Continue.
6. When the lamp check is finished, select Print.
Figure 9.39 Lamp status report example
9.10 Log Reports
9.10.1 Introduction
Log reports are used to print the inquired error logs and delete/edit logs, which can be
respectively printed out on the Error Log and Delete/Edit Log screens.
NOTE
Printing logs will take a long time and requires a great number of papers. Think twice before
printing logs.
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9.10.2 Error Log Report

The error log report contains all error logs that are currently displayed on the Error Log
screen.
1. Select Alarm-Error Log.
2. Search for desired error logs.
3. Select Print F7. All error logs are printed out with the default template.
Figure 9.40 Error log report example
9.10.3 Edit Log Report

The edit log report contains records of all deletions and editing performed by the operator, and
can be printed out on the Edit Log screen.
1. Select Alarm-Edit Log.
2. Search for desired edit logs.
3. Select Print F7. All edit logs are printed out with the default template.
Figure 9.41 Edit log report example
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10.1 Overview
This chapter introduces applications of chemistries, including:
• Definition and application of calculations
• Definition and application of panels
• Configuration and application of serum index
• Masking and unmasking of chemistries
• Chemistry configuration
• Definition and application of default panels
• Carryover setup
10.2 Special Calculations
10.2.1 Introduction
Calculation of certain chemistries can derive new chemistries of clinical purposes, such as
A/G(ALB/(TP-ALB)), I-BIL (T-Bil - D-Bil), etc.
A calculation is composed of chemistries, calculation operators and algorithm. Only users
with sufficient permissions are allowed to define, modify and delete calculations. The system
allows a maximum of 50 calculations to be defined.
For the print order of calculations, refer to 9.3.3 Defining Chemistry Print Order (page 9-7).
10.2.2 Defining/Editing a Calculation
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Figure 10.1 Special Calculations window
3. Type in the calculation name in the Chemistry field.
4. If you are going to use the calculation for analysis, mark the Enable checkbox.
5. Choose a sample type to which the calculation will be applied.

• Serum
• Plasma
• Urine
• CSF
• Other
6. Choose a result unit from the Unit pull-down list.
7. Choose a result precision, that is, the number of decimal places.

• 0
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• 0.1
• 0.01
• 0.001
8. Type in the print name of the calculation to appear on patient reports.
9. Edit the calculation formula:
• Choose chemistries in the Chemistries list. The chemistries are then displayed in
the Formula field.
• Choose numbers and operators in the Mathematical Symbols area to constitute
the calculation formula along with the chemistries.
• To remove a chemistry, number or operator, move the cursor behind them and select
BS.
• To clear the entire formula, select AC.
10.Select OK to save the settings.

10.2.3 Enabling/Disabling Calculations

When a special calculation is defined, it is enabled by default and will be calculated for
sample analysis. If a calculation is disabled, it will not be calculated for sample measurements.
Before enabling or disabling a calculation, make sure that the system status is not Running.
Perform the following steps to enable to disable calculations:
• The calculation list shows all calculations and formulas.

• When the Enable checkbox is marked, it indicates that the calculation will be
included for result calculating.
• When the Enable checkbox is not marked, it indicates that the calculation will not
be included for result calculating.
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3. To activate a calculation, mark the Enable checkbox.
4. To inactivate a calculation, deselect the Enable checkbox.
10.2.4 Deleting User-Defined Calculations

Calculations can be deleted by users with sufficient permissions while the system status is not
Running. Only user-defined calculations rather than closed calculations can be deleted.
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3. Choose calculations to delete.
10.2.5 Running Calculations

Calculations will not be run for calibration and quality control, but for sample analysis along
with other chemistries.
If a chemistry contained in a calculation is run for more than one replicates, the final result of
the chemistry will be used to calculate the result of the special calculation.
10.3 Panels
10.3.1 Introduction
A couple of chemistries combined together for certain clinical purposes can constitute a panel,
such as liver function, kidney function, etc. Panels can help fast programming of samples.
Panels can be composed of biochemistries and ISE chemistries except for SI and calculations.
The system allows a maximum of 100 panels to be defined. Only users with sufficient
permissions are allowed to define, modify and delete panels.
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10.3.2 Defining/Editing a Panel
Figure 10.4 Define/Edit Panels window
4. Type in the panel name.
5. Choose panel types.
• Sample: indicates that the panel can be used for sample analysis.
• QC: indicates that the panel can be used for quality control.
At least one panel type must be selected. A panel can be applied to both sample and
control analysis.
6. Choose chemistries for the panel.
At least one biochemistry should be selected. The three ISE chemistries (Na, K and Cl)
can be selected alone.
7. To remove a chemistry, click it again.
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8. Select Save F7.
10.3.3 Deleting Panels

Panels can be deleted by users with sufficient permissions while the system status is not
Running. When a panel is removed, the chemistries contained in it will still remain and can
constitute panels with other chemistries.
3. Choose panels to delete.
10.3.4 Running Panels

Panels will not be run for calibration, but for sample and control analysis along with other
chemistries.
10.4 Serum Index

Serum index is the degree of lipemia, hemolysis and icterus contained in samples, and used to
check if these interferents will influence the sample results.
For more information about serum index, refer to 8.3 Serum Index (page 8-20).
10.5 Chemistry Configuration
10.5.1 Introduction
The Chemistry Configuration function is used to enable/disable chemistries that have been
defined correctly and customize their display order on the Sample, STAT Sample Program
and Quality Control screens. When disabled, chemistries will no longer appear on the
Sample, Reagent/Calibration, Quality Control, Define/Edit Panels, Special
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Calculations, Current Results and History Results screens. Only the enabled chemistries
can be requested for measurements and recalled on results screens.
The system allows up to 200 chemistries to be enabled. The number of open-reagent
chemistries can be adjusted according to the practical situations in your laboratory.
The Chemistry Configuration screen is as shown below:
Figure 10.5 Chemistry Configuration screen
10.5.2 Enabling Chemistries

All chemistries other than ISE chemistries and SI can be enabled or disabled. The
closed-reagent chemistries are enabled by default after being imported from a chemistry file;
while the open-reagent chemistries will be enabled only if the parameters are set up correctly.
The SI is always enabled and cannot be disabled. If an ISE module is configured, the ISE
chemistries will always be enabled.
To enable chemistries, perform the following steps:
3. Choose one or more chemistries in the Available Chemistries list.
4. Select Add->.
The selected chemistries are enabled and appear in the Configured Chemistries list.
5. To enable all available chemistries, select Add All>>.
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All chemistries in the Available Chemistries list are enabled and displayed in the
Configured Chemistries list.
6. Select OK.
10.5.3 Disabling Chemistries

Some chemistries that will not be used for the moment can be disabled, and will no longer
appear on request screens. ISE chemistries and SI are always available and cannot be disabled.
Results of disabled chemistries cannot be recalled until the chemistries are enabled again.
A chemistry can be disabled only if:
• It is not an ISE chemistry.
• It is not SI.
• It has no reagent position.
• It has no calibrator position and has not been requested for calibration.
• It has no control position.
• It is not contained in samples and controls that are in Programmed, Incomplete or Rerun
status.
Perform the following procedure to disable chemistries:
3. Choose a chemistry in the Configured Chemistries list.
ISE chemistries and SI cannot be disabled.
4. Select <-Remove.
The selected chemistry is disabled and removed from the Configured Chemistries list.
5. To disable all chemistries, select <<Remove All.
All chemistries in the Configured Chemistries list that meet the requirements are
disabled. The disabled open-reagent chemistries are indicated in red.
If one of the chemistries does not satisfy the requirements, the operation will be aborted
and all the chemistries can not be disabled.
6. Select OK.
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10.5.4 Customizing Chemistry Display Order

Chemistries can be customized to match the test order of your laboratory and will be refreshed
on the request screens. Chemistries on the Chemistry Configuration window are displayed
alphabetically. In case an ISE module is configured, Na, K and Cl will appear on the first
three positions after SI in the Configured Chemistries list.
During sample analysis, the chemistries are run in the order of ISE chemistries, SI, and then
biochemistries. If multiple biochemistries are requested, they will be run in the descending
order of run time. Biochemistries with same run time will be run in the display order.
To adjust chemistry display order, perform the following steps:
3. Choose a chemistry in the Configured Chemistries list.
4. Use the following buttons to adjust the chemistry’s display order:
• Home: to move the chemistry to the first position.

• Up: to move the chemistry to the previous position.
• Down: to move the chemistry to the next position.
• End: to move the chemistry to the last position.
5. Select OK.
The chemistry list on the request screens are refreshed automatically.
10.6 Carryover Setup
10.6.1 Introduction
The Carryover Setup option is used to set up the carryover relations between open-reagent
chemistries and between cuvettes. The system will insert a cleaning to reagent probes and
cuvettes based on the carryover settings. The closed-reagent chemistries have been set up by
the manufacturer and cannot be viewed or edited, while the open-reagent chemistries need to
be set up on the Carryover window.
Carryover setup can only be performed by users with sufficient permissions when the system
status is not Running.
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Figure 10.6 Carryover window
10.6.2 Defining/Editing Carryover Pair
2. Select Carryover F8.
• All enabled chemistries are displayed in the Contaminators and Contaminated

lists.
• The Carryover Pairs list shows the defined carryover chemistry pairs.
2. Choose a contaminator chemistry that may contaminate other chemistries.
3. Choose a contaminated chemistry in the Contaminated list.
• If the contaminator may cause reagent cross-contamination with the contaminated,

mark the Reagent checkbox of the contaminated.
• If the container may cause cuvette cross-contamination with the contaminated, mark
the Cuvette checkbox of the contaminated.
4. Select OK F7.
The defined carryover pair appears in the Carryover Pairs list.
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10.6.3 Removing a Carryover Pair
2. Select Carryover F8.
3. Choose desired carryover pair.
5. Select OK to confirm the deletion.
10.7 Default Panel
10.7.1 Introduction
The system allows a maximum of one default panel to be defined. When a bar-coded sample
has no relevant programming information on the LIS host or has not been programmed
manually, it can be analyzed with the default panel. The default panel is only applicable to
routine and emergent samples, and often used for a tremendous amount of samples that are
analyzed with the same chemistries. The default panel is often used at nighttime or weekends
to avoid complicated chemistry requisition.
Only a sample panel rather than control panel can be set as the default.
10.7.2 Defining the Default Panel
4. Type in the panel name.
5. Choose panel types.
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• Sample: indicates that the panel can be used for sample analysis.
• QC: indicates that the panel can be used for quality control.
At least one panel type must be selected. A panel can be applied to both sample and
control analysis.
6. Choose chemistries for the panel.
At least one biochemistry should be selected. The three ISE chemistries (Na, K and Cl)
can be selected alone.
7. Select Save F7.
8. Select Close F8.
9. Select the defined panel in the panel list.
10.Mark the Default checkbox in the same row as the selected panel.
10.7.3 Running Default Panel for Routine Samples
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
1. Load samples to the sample carousel.
2. Select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen.
4. Confirm the number of samples to be run.
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5. Select OK.
10.7.4 Running Default Panel for Emergent Samples
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
1. Load emergent samples to the sample carousel.
4. Confirm the number of samples to be run.
5. Select OK.
10.8 Masking/Unmasking Chemistries
10.8.1 Introduction
The chemistry masking function is used when a chemistry needs to be disabled temporarily
due to abnormal result or reagent exhaustion. The marked chemistry will have a symbol
appearing on its upper-left corner, and will still be displayed on the Sample, Quality
Control and Reagent/Calibration screens. Masked chemistries can be requested but cannot
be run until they are unmasked.
In any system status chemistries can be masked or unmasked. Any users are allowed to mask
or unmask chemistries.
If a sample contains masked chemistries, it will enter the Incomplete status when finished; if
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chemistries are unmasked while the sample status is Programmed, the they will be run along
with other chemistries; if chemistries are unmasked while the sample is being analyzed, they
will be added automatically to the analysis; if chemistries are unmasked after the sample is
analyzed, they will be run automatically when analysis begins next time.
10.8.2 Masking/Unmasking Chemistries
3. Select 2 Mask/Unmask Chem.
Figure 10.7 Mask/Unmask Chemistries window
4. Choose chemistries to mask, select OK.
5. To unmask chemistries, select them and then select OK.
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11 System Commands and Setup
Options
11.1 Overview
This chapter provides descriptions of system commands and advanced setup options.
The system commands include:
• Home
• Stop print
• Wake up
The advanced setup options include:
• User and password setup
• System timers for auto sleep, auto startup and auto shutdown
• Software version upgrading
• Software version
The system commands and setup options are introduced in detail in the following sections.
11.2 Home
11.2.1 Introduction
The Home command is used to initialize the biochemistry system and the ISE module, and to
recover them from failures, making all components return to the home positions. When the
Home command is executed, the system status becomes Standby.
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11 System Commands and Setup Options
11.2.2 Homing System
1. Select Utility-Commands.
2. Select Home. The Wait window pops up.
3. When the home procedure is finished, the Wait window will be closed automatically.
11.3 Stop Print
11.3.1 Introduction
The Stop Print command will stop all print requests in the print queue and prevent them from
being sent to the printer. This feature is used for stopping print requests of many pages, such
as error logs, QC reports, multi-sample reports, etc. The print tasks that are Printing, Deleted,
Canceling or Canceled in the print task window will not be deleted.
11.3.2 Stop Print
2. Select Stop Print. All print requests in the print queue will be removed.
11.4 Wake Up
11.4.1 Introduction
Wake Up will activate the system that enters the Hibernating status automatically. Except for
Wake Up, the system can also be activated based on the set auto awake time.
For more information about auto sleep and wake up, refer to 11.6 Auto Awake and Startup
Setup (page 11-7).
11.4.2 Waking up the System
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2. Select Wake Up.
3. Enter the username and password.
4. Select OK. The system status becomes Standby.
11.5 User and Password Setup
11.5.1 Introduction
Users can be defined, deleted or modified on the User and Password window. The system
allows up to 100 users to be defined and belonged to two user groups: administrator and
operator. Administrators are allowed to assign permissions for operators.
Figure 11.1 User and Password window
NOTE
The default username and password for administrator is Admin. Please note that the password
is case sensitive. You are recommended to change the password when logging on the system
for the first time in order to prevent others from abusing the privileges of the administrator.
If an operator forgets his password, he may ask the administrator to log on the system and
delete the username and then redefine a username; or he may contact our customer service
department or your local distributor. If the administrator forgets his password, contact our
customer service department or your local distributor.
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11.5.2 Defining a User

Only administrators are allowed to define users. Up to 100 users are allowed, including
administrators. You should enter the username, password, confirm password and user group
when defining a user.
2. Select User F6.
3. Enter the username.
4. Enter the password.
A maximum of 20 characters can be entered.
5. Enter the password again in the Confirm field.
6. Choose a user group in the User Group pull-down list.

• Administrator
• Operator
7. Select New. The defined user appears in the user list.
11.5.3 Modifying a User

Only administrators are allowed to edit the username and user group of themselves and other
users. Password can only be modified by the user himself rather than anyone else.
2. Select User F6.
3. Choose a user to edit in the user list.
4. Enter the new username.
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5. Enter the new password.
6. Enter the new password again in the Confirm Password field.
7. Choose a user group in the User Group pull-down list.

• Administrator
• Operator
8. Select Modify.
11.5.4 Assigning/Modifying Permissions

Permissions are assigned to user groups, which include administrator and operator.
Administrators are allowed to use, assign and modify all permissions that are assigned for
operators; while operators are only allowed to use common functions, such as assigning
reagent position; programming samples, controls and calibrators; recalling
sample/QC/calibration results; and those assigned by the administrators.
2. Select User F6.
3. Select Permission.
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Figure 11.2 Permission assignment
4. Assign permissions for the selected user.
• To assign new permissions, select the box in front of the relevant operation. The
select button changes to Yes.
• To cancel permissions, deselect the box in front of the relevant operation. The select
button changes to No.
5. Select Save to save the settings.
11.5.5 Deleting a User

The username that has been used to log on the system currently cannot be deleted. Only the
administrators are allowed to delete users.
2. Select User F6.
3. Choose a username in the user list.
4. Select Delete.
5. Select OK.
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11.6 Auto Awake and Startup Setup
11.6.1 Introduction
The Auto Awake/Shutdown feature includes the Auto Sleep Setup, Auto Awake Setup, and
Auto Shutdown Setup options.
The Auto Sleep Setup option is used to set up the time interval of auto sleep time of the
system. After the sleep time interval is set up, a countdown will begin from the moment that
the system status becomes Standby. When the time interval is elapsed, the system will begin
sleeping. Except for the auto sleep setting, the system can be woken up by means of the wake
up command.
The Auto Awake Setup and Auto Shutdown Setup option allow you to define a date and time
to start up or shut down the system. When the auto awake time is reached, the system will be
started up or woken automatically no matter if it is off or sleeping; when the auto shutdown
time is reached, the system will shut down automatically if it is running.
11.6.2 Auto Sleep Setup
3. Select 1 Sleep Setup.
4. Select 1 Auto Sleep Setup.
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Figure 11.3 Auto Sleep Setup window
5. Type in the time interval for auto sleep.
The options include N/A, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180, and the default is 60 minutes.
N/A means the auto sleep timer is disabled.
6. Select Save.
When the interval is elapsed, the system will starts to sleep and the system status
becomes Sleep.
7. Select Exit.
11.6.3 Auto Awake Setup
4. Select 2 Auto Awake Setup.
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Figure 11.4 Auto Awake Setup
5. Choose the weekday for auto startup, and then set up the specific time.
Any time within a week(from Monday to Sunday) can be defined for the system to start
up automatically.
6. Select Save.
When the date and time is reached, the system will be started up or woken automatically
no matter if it is off or sleeping.
7. Select Exit.
11.6.4 Auto Shutdown Setup
4. Select 3 Auto Shutdown Setup.
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Figure 11.5 Auto Shutdown Setup
5. Choose the weekday for auto shutdown, and then set up the specific time.
Any time within a week(from Monday to Sunday) can be defined for the system to shut
down automatically.
6. Select Save.
When the time is reached, the system will shut down automatically if it is running.
7. Select Exit.
11.7 Software Upgrade
11.7.1 Introduction
Software Upgrade is used to upgrade the operating software, control software and ISE module
software. When software versions is upgraded, the original data, including those in the
database and saved in files, will not be destroyed and can be compatible with the new
versions.
11.7.2 Software Upgrade
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3. Select 6 Version Upgrade.
4. Insert the U disk containing the software into the USB interface of the computer.
5. Select OK, and then operate according to the screen prompts.
11.8 Software Version
11.8.1 Introduction
You are allowed to view the version number of the operating software and control software in
any system status.
11.8.2 Software Version
3. Select 7 Version Info.
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Figure 11.6 Software Version window
4. View the version number of the operating software and control software.
If a new version is released, upgrade the operating software while referring to 11.7
Software Upgrade (page 11-10). If no ISE module is configured, the ISE Software
Version area will be blank.
5. To view the version numbers of the smart module software, select Details.
Figure 11.7 Smart module software version window
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6. Move the scroll bar to view more versions.
7. Select OK.
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12 Use of ISE Module
12.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the ISE module in the following aspects:
• Precautions on use
• Principles of measurement
• Chemistry parameters setup
• Preparing reagents for analysis
• Running ISE chemistries
• Results recall
• Startup primes and calibration factor expiration date
12.2 Precautions on Use
12.2.1 Introduction
Read the following precautions thoroughly prior to using the ISE module.
12.2.2 Precautions on Use

Operator Precautions
Warning
The ISE module must be operated by skilled/trained doctors, nurses or clinical professionals.
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Driver parts precautions
Warning
Exercise caution while using the ISE module. Prevent your hair, legs or other parts of your
body from being hurt by the driver parts.
Serum sample biohazards
BIOHAZARD
The serum samples remaining in the electrodes may contain a great number of viruses. Wear
gloves to prevent infection while operating around the electrodes.
Electrode precautions
CAUTION
The inner solution inside the electrodes will run off as the electrodes are used. If you find that
the inner solution inside an electrode decreases, weigh the electrode. If the electrode weighs
less than 9g, stop using it; otherwise, the measuring performance will be influenced.
The Cl electrode is vulnerable to vibrations. Use the Cl electrode carefully to prevent damage.
Calibration precautions
CAUTION
Calibrate the ISE chemistries for serum and urine before starting the measurement. If the
result of a chemistry is based on the calibration factors of another chemistry, it may not be
accurate enough.
After changing the buffer solution, electrodes or other consumables, perform a calibration.
You are recommended to perform calibration at lease once everyday to ensure accurate
results.
Buffer solution and calibrator biohazards
BIOHAZARD
The buffer solution and calibrators contain preservatives. In case your skin contacts the buffer
solution or calibrators, wash them off with soap and water. In case the buffer solution and
calibrators spill into your eyes, rinse them with water and consult an oculist. If you swallow
them by mistake, see a doctor.
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CAUTION
Use the buffer solution and calibrators specified by our company. Use of other reagents or
calibrators may result in unreliable results, or damage the Hydropneumatic system, or even
shorten the electrodes life span.
Prior to using the buffer solution and calibrators, check if they are within the expiration date.
Place them correctly; otherwise, it may cause unreliable results, or leak, or module damage.
ISE wash solution biohazards
BIOHAZARD
The ISE wash solution is sodium hypochlorite. Use the ISE wash solution carefully to prevent
it from contacting your skins or eyes. If your skins or eyes contact the ISE wash solution,
rinse them off with fresh water and consult a doctor.
12.3 Principles of Measurement

The ISE unit measures the concentration of Na+, K+ and Cl- ions contained in serum and
urine samples with the ion-selective electrode method. The relation between the electromotive
force of ion-selective electrodes and the ion concentration is expressed in a Nernst formula.
Samples are diluted with buffer solution at the ratio of 1:33 and then measured for ion
concentration.
A single measurement of the ISE unit is conducted in the following order:
• Prime: When the measurement begins, buffer solution is pumped into the sample cup.
• Measurement of buffer: The buffer solution in the sample cup is absorbed into the flow
cell for measurement.
• Sample analysis: 726μL buffer is pumped into the sample cup, and then mixed with the
22μL sample dispensed by the sample probe. The sample-buffer mixture is absorbed into
the flow cell for measurement. When the measurement is finished, the waste fluid is
discharged from the outlet.
• Prime and buffer measurement: Buffer is pumped into the sample cup to prime it. When
the priming is finished, new buffer is pumped again into the sample cup and then
absorbed into the flow cell for measurement.
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12.4 ISE Chemistry Parameters
12.4.1 Introduction
The ISE module measures the concentration of K+, Na+ and Cl- ions contained in human
body fluid by means of electrodes, helping diagnosis of electrolyte disturbance, body fluid
equilibrium, and other relevant diseases.
The ISE chemistries are applicable to serum and urine, and the default sample type is serum.
If the sample is of a type other than serum and urine, it will be analyzed with the chemistry
parameters for serum.
The system allows the ISE chemistry parameters to be viewed, modified and reconfigured.
Only administrators are allowed to modify ISE chemistry parameters.
Figure 12.1 Define/Edit ISE Chemistries window (1/2)
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Figure 12.2 Define/Edit ISE Chemistries window (2/2)
12.4.2 Viewing ISE Chemistry Parameters

The ISE chemistry parameters are opened to all users for viewing in any system status.
2. Choose the ISE box.
4. View the following parameters:
• Calibrate replicates
• Dilution coefficient
• Temperature correction coefficient
• Ion concentration of H-CAL
• Ion concentration of L-CAL
• EMF of H-CAL
• EMF of L-CAL
5. Select the down-arrow button to view the following parameters:
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• Slope range
• Concentration of buffer
• Gain
• Calibration tolerance
• Decimal
• Result unit
• Reagent uncapping time
6. To modify the ISE parameters, refer to 12.4.4 Modifying/Configuring ISE Chemistry
Parameters (page 12-6).
12.4.3 Defining Print Name

The ISE chemistries are only represented by their print names on patient reports and appear
on other reports in the form of short name, i.e. Na, K, Cl. The print names can be defined and
modified, and if left blank, will be replaced by the short names on patient reports.
4. Choose a sample type from the Sample Type pull-down list.

• Serum
• Urine
5. Enter the print names for Na, K and Cl in the Print Name field.
6. Select Save F7.
12.4.4 Modifying/Configuring ISE Chemistry Parameters

You are allowed to edit ISE chemistries if:
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• You have sufficient permissions, and

• The ISE module status is Incubation, Standby, Stop or Hibernating.
When modified, the chemistry parameters should be configured, and then will be used for
sample measurement.
Perform the following procedure to modify and configure ISE chemistry parameters:
4. Choose a sample type from the Sample Type pull-down list.

• Serum
• Urine
5. Modify the chemistry parameters.
6. Select Save F7 to save your modification and configure it for the ISE module.
7. To cancel the modification or restore the default values, select:
• Discard F6
• Restore Def F1
12.4.5 Summary of ISE Chemistry Parameters

Calibrate replicates
Calibrate replicates refer to the maximum number of replicates that the
high-/low-concentration calibrator should be run.
Dilution coefficient
The Dilution Coefficient indicates the allowable range of dilution factor obtained in
calibration. If the dilution factor is beyond the range, a flag will appear on patient reports. For
more information about result flags, refer to 17.5 Data Alarm (page 17-12).
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• The low limit of the range must be within 1-100, and the default is 25.0.
• The high limit of the range must be within 1-100, and the default is 60.0.
• Make sure that the high limit is greater than the low limit; otherwise, the system will
display a message indicating input range error.
Na chemistry parameters
Configure the following parameters for the Na chemistry:
• Concentration of H-CAL: Na concentration of high-concentration calibrator
• Concentration of L-CAL: Na concentration of low-concentration calibrator
• EMF of H-CAL: electromotive force of Na ion in high-concentration calibrator
• EMF of L-CAL: electromotive force of Na ion in low-concentration calibrator
• Slope range
• Concentration of buffer: Na concentration of buffer solution
• Gain
Table 12.1 Na chemistry parameters

Parameter Type Parameters Default Reference
Value Range
Na concentration of calibrator H-CAL serum 160.0 100.0-200.0
L-CAL serum 120.0 100.0-200.0
H-CAL urine 200.0 10.0-400.0
L-CAL urine 50.0 10.0-400.0
Slope range Low limit 38.0 0-100
High limit 65.0 0-100
Gain 10 1-100
Na concentration of buffer 2.00 0-5.00
Temperature correction Temperature correction 1.05 -10.0-10.0
coefficient coefficient of Na (serum)
Temperature correction 1.05 -10.0-10.0
coefficient of Na (urine)
Na EMF of calibrator Low limit of Na EMF in 250 150-350
H-CAL (serum)
High limit of Na EMF in 350 250-450
H-CAL (serum)
Low limit of Na EMF in 160 60-260
L-CAL (serum)
L-CAL (serum)
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Value Range
Low limit of Na EMF in 190 90-290
H-CAL (urine)
H-CAL (urine)
Low limit of Na EMF in -10 -110-90
L-CAL (urine)
L-CAL (urine)
K chemistry parameters
Configure the following parameters for the K chemistry:
• Concentration of H-CAL: K concentration of high-concentration calibrator
• Concentration of L-CAL: K concentration of low-concentration calibrator
• EMF of H-CAL: electromotive force of K ion in high-concentration calibrator
• EMF of L-CAL: electromotive force of K ion in low-concentration calibrator
• Slope range
• Concentration of buffer: K concentration of buffer solution
• Gain
Table 12.2 K chemistry parameters

Value Range
K concentration of H-CAL serum 6.0 1.0-10.0
calibrator L-CAL serum 3.5 1.0-10.0
H-CAL urine 100.0 2.0-300.0
L-CAL urine 10.0 2.0-300.0
Slope range Low limit 38.0 0-100
High limit 65.0 0-100
Gain 10 1-100
K concentration of 0.075 0-5.00
buffer
Temperature Temperature correction 0.9 -10.0-10.0
correction coefficient coefficient of K (serum)
Temperature correction 0.9 -10.0-10.0
coefficient of K (urine)
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Value Range
K EMF of calibrator Low limit of K EMF in 220 120-320
H-CAL (serum)
High limit of K EMF in 360 260-460
H-CAL (serum)
Low limit of K EMF in 110 10-210
L-CAL (serum)
L-CAL (serum)
Low limit of K EMF in 540 440-640
H-CAL (urine)
H-CAL (urine)
Low limit of K EMF in 60 -40-160
L-CAL (urine)
L-CAL (urine)
Cl chemistry parameters
Configure the following parameters for the Cl chemistry:
• Concentration of H-CAL: Cl concentration of high-concentration calibrator
• Concentration of L-CAL: Cl concentration of low-concentration calibrator
• EMF of H-CAL: electromotive force of Cl ion in high-concentration calibrator
• EMF of L-CAL: electromotive force of Cl ion in low-concentration calibrator
• Slope range
• Concentration of buffer: Cl concentration of buffer solution
• Gain
Table 12.3 Cl chemistry parameters

Value Range
Cl concentration of H-CAL serum 120.0 50-200.0
calibrator L-CAL serum 85.0 50-200.0
H-CAL urine 180.0 15.0-400.0
L-CAL urine 50.0 15.0-400.0
Slope range Low limit -65.0 -100-0
High limit -38.0 -100-0
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Value Range
Gain 5.0 1-100
Cl concentration of 2.00 0-5.00
buffer
Temperature Temperature correction -0.15 -10.0-10.0
correction coefficient coefficient of Cl (serum)
Temperature correction -0.15 -10.0-10.0
coefficient of Cl (urine)
Cl EMF of calibrator Low limit of Cl EMF in -180 -280 - -80
H-CAL (serum)
High limit of Cl EMF in -95 -195-5
H-CAL (serum)
Low limit of Cl EMF in -100 -200-0
L-CAL (serum)
L-CAL (serum)
Low limit of Cl EMF in -260 -360 - -160
H-CAL (urine)
H-CAL (urine)
Low limit of Cl EMF in -110 -210 - -10
L-CAL (urine)
High limit of Cl EMF in 40 -60-160
L-CAL (urine)
Calibration tolerance
Calibration Tolerance is the difference of replicate results of a calibrator and used to check the
accuracy of ISE chemistry calibration. If the obtained difference is beyond the calibration
tolerance range, a flag will appear on patient reports. For more information about result flags,
refer to 17.5 Data Alarm (page 17-12).
Define the calibration tolerance according to the table below:
Table 12.4 Calibration tolerance of ISE chemistries

Parameter Default Value Reference Range
Na (serum) 3.0 0-9.9
Na (urine) 5.0 0-9.9
K (serum) 3.0 0-9.9
K (urine) 5.0 0-9.9
Cl (serum) 3.0 0-9.9
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Parameter Default Value Reference Range

Cl (urine) 5.0 0-9.9
Decimal
Decimal specifies the number of decimal places for test results. It can be defined for each of
K, Na and Cl chemistries of serum and urine samples.
The range is 0-6 decimal places, and the default is 0.1.
Unit
The result unit for K, Na and Cl is mmol/L, and cannot be viewed rather than modified. The
result unit has nothing to do with the sample type and is the same(mmol/L) for all sample
types.
Uncapping time
The uncapping time is the number of days that the reagent can be kept valid since uncapped at
the first time.
12.5 Preparing ISE Reagents for Measurement
12.5.1 Introduction
The ISE reagent pack includes the buffer solution and wash solution, which are respectively
placed in the analyzer’s cabinet and on the sample carousel. When the ISE module is removed
from the system, the ISE buffer solution and wash solution that have been loaded will be
deleted automatically. Install and replace ISE reagents as instructed below.
12.5.2 Loading Buffer Solution

The buffer solution is used for measurement of ISE chemistries and can only be loaded
manually. The lot number, serial number, expiration date and volume must be entered.
• Standby: proceed to the next step.

• Incubation: proceed to the next step.
• Hibernating: Start loading reagents.
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3. Select ISE Buffer.
5. Open the front door of the analyzer.
6. Place the ISE buffer into the cabinet.
Figure 12.3 Position of ISE buffer
(1)
(1) ISE buffer solution
• Volume (required)
• Number of primes (required)
• Serial number
• Expiration date (required)
• Lot number
9. Select Load. The system will prime the ISE module for the specified times.
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12.5.3 Loading ISE Wash Solution

ISE wash solution is used to clean ISE electrodes and can only be loaded manually. The lot
number, serial number, expiration date and volume of the loaded wash solution must be
entered.

• Hibernating: Start loading reagents.
3. Place the ISE wash solution in position D4 (No.139) of the inner sample carousel.
Figure 12.4 Position of ISE wash solution

（1）
(1) ISE wash solution position D4 (No.139)
12.5.4 Replacing Buffer Solution

Replacing the buffer solution can be performed when the ISE module status is Standby or
Running. If the system status is Standby, you are allowed to directly replace the buffer
solution in the same way as it is loaded; if the system status is Running, the buffer solution
can only be replaced after the current tests are finished; if the ISE module is running a
calibration, you are not allowed to replace the buffer solution until all tests of the calibration
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are finished.
When a new buffer is loaded, the default volume is 100%. The volume can be changed within
5%-100%.
2. Check the buffer volume. If the volume is insufficient, go to the next step.
3. Select ISE Buffer.
4. Select Load F1.
The system starts a countdown for reagent stop.
5. When the countdown is finished, select Load F1 again. The Load Reagent window is
displayed.
Figure 12.5 Load ISE reagent window
6. Open the front door of the analyzer, and then remove the ISE buffer.
7. Place the new buffer into the cabinet.
• Volume %
• Number of primes
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• Serial number
• Expiration date
• Lot number
10.Select Load.
12.5.5 Replacing ISE Wash Solution

Replacing the wash solution can be performed when the ISE module status is Standby or
Running. If the system status is Standby, you are allowed to directly replace the wash solution
in the same way as it is loaded; if the system status is Running, the wash solution can only be
replaced after the current tests are finished; if the ISE module is running a calibration, you are
not allowed to replace the wash solution until all tests of the calibration are finished.

• Hibernating: Start replacing reagents.
3. Remove the ISE wash solution from position D4 (No.139) of the inner sample carousel.
4. Place the new wash solution.
5. Restore the sample carousel cover.
12.6 Calibration and Results Recall
12.6.1 Introduction
You should define the ISE calibrators and assign positions for them prior to running a
calibration. Current calibration factors and all intermediate data are provided on the ISE
Calibration screen. Calibration results can be printed out or archived to an external storage
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device. The Trend option is provided to enable you to view the calibration trends of ISE
chemistries during a period of time. When the calibration factors are expired, the Extend
Calibration Time can help prolonging their validity period for measurement.
12.6.2 Calibration Setup

Set up ISE calibrators and the calibration time. When a calibrator is expired, it will be
indicated in yellow and cannot be used for calibration.
3. Select Calibration Setup, and then select OK.
4. Choose a calibrator from the Calibrator pull-down list.
The calibrators provided by the system include:

• HSTD Serum
• LSTD Serum
• HSTD Urine
• LSTD Urine
5. Select expiration date for the calibrator.
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The input range is 0-18 and accepts numbers and letters.
7. Enter the calibration time in the Cal Time field.
The input range is 1-9999, and the default is 24 hours. If the field is left blank, it
indicates that the calibration factors can be always used.
8. Assign positions for the calibrator.
You are allowed to assign one position of each sample carousel for the calibrator. The
may also place the calibrator on other idle positions of the sample carousel.
9. Select Save F7.
The defined calibrator appears in the calibrator list.
10.Repeat step 4 to 9 to set up other calibrators.

12.6.3 Calibration Status and Alarm

On the Reagent/Calibration screen, the chemistries are indicated with various texts and
colors for different calibration status. Chemistries in Cal Required, Cal Failed or Cal Time
Out status can be requested but will not be run.
Check the chemistries’ calibration status frequently and take relevant actions according to the
following table.
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Table 12.5 ISE calibration status

Calibration Description Severity Color
Status
Cal Required Indicates that the chemistry needs to Normal No color
be calibrated. indication
This status appears when the
chemistry is not calibrated or the ISE
reagent/electrode is replaced.
Requested Indicates that the chemistry has been Normal No color
requested for calibration but not indication
finished yet.
Calibrated Indicates that the chemistry has been Normal No color
calibrated successfully and has not indication
exceeded the calibration time.
Cal Failed Indicates that the chemistry has Serious Red
calibration factors calculated but they
exceed the acceptance limits, or has
no calibration factors calculated.
Cal Time Out Appears when the chemistry exceeds Serious Red
the calibration period or the reagent
of different serial number and lot
number is used. Appears when the
chemistry exceeds the calibration
time.
Cal Time Indicates that the calibration period Warning Yellow
Extended has been extended and the current
calibration factors can be used
without time limit.
Default Appears when the result is calculated Warning Yellow
with the default calibration factors
defined by the user rather than the
factory.
N/A Indicates that the reagent is not Normal No color
loaded. indication
12.6.4 Requesting a Calibration

ISE chemistries are divided into serum and urine, each of which includes three chemistries.
The serum chemistries include Na (serum), K (serum) and Cl (serum), which are calibrated
with ISE Serum L-CAL and ISE Serum H-CAL; the urine chemistries include Na (urine), K
(urine) and Cl (urine), which are calibrated with ISE Urine L-CAL and ISE Urine H-CAL.
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2. Choose ISE Serum or ISE Urine, or choose both of them.
3. Select Cal F5.
4. To cancel the calibration requisition, select No Cal F6.

Only calibrations in Requested status can be cancelled.
12.6.5 Starting Analysis
2. Load the calibrators to the sample carousel.
3. Restore the sample carousel cover.
displayed.
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5. Select a sample carousel to which the calibrators are loaded.
6. Confirm the number of calibrators to be run.
12.6.6 Results Recall

The calibration data and trends of ISE chemistries are provided on the ISE Calibration screen.
The system allows you to recall the current ISE calibration factors and results of recent 540
calibrations. If a calibration result is abnormal, a flag will be added on patient reports and on
the ISE Calibration screen.
For more information about result flags, refer to 17.5 Data Alarm (page 17-12).
Recalling calibration results

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Figure 12.9 ISE Calibration screen
The screen shows the calibration factors that are being used for calculating results.
2. To recall the history calibration results of a chemistry, choose one from the Chem
pull-down list.
3. Select the History option button, and then select date range that the chemistry is
calibrated.
The calibration results of the chemistry are displayed in the result list.
5. To print the calibration report, select Print F7.
Recalling calibration data

All intermediate data during the ISE calibration can be recalled through the ISE Calibration
Data window.
1. Search for desired calibration results on the ISE Calibration screen.
2. Choose an ISE chemistry in the result list.
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Figure 12.10 ISE Calibration Data window
• Calibrator F1: to view the calibrators used in calibrating the ISE chemistry.
• Reagent F2: to view the reagents used in the calibration.
• Print F7: to print the current calibration data.
Viewing calibrators used in calibration

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6. Select Calibrator F1.
The screen shows the calibrators used for calibrating the chemistry, including the
calibrator name, concentration and lot number.
Figure 12.11 Calibrator Information window
Viewing reagents used in calibration

6. Select Reagent F2.
The screen shows the reagents used in calibration of the chemistry, including reagent
name, lot number and serial number.
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Figure 12.12 Reagent Information window
Recalling calibration trends

1. Search for desired calibration results on the ISE Calibration screen.
3. Select Trend F6. The Calibration Trends window is displayed.
4. Choose desired trend type and calibration date range, and then select Search F1.
The trend of the chemistry within the specified time period is displayed on the screen.
The trend type options will not include Reference Electrode when trends of ISE Urine
are being recalled.
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Figure 12.13 Calibration Trends window
5. Choose the Tabular Trend tab to view the trend data.
Figure 12.14 Tabular Trend window
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Setting default calibration factors

To set default calibration factors, perform the following steps:
1. On the ISE Calibration screen choose a chemistry from the Chem pull-down list.
2. Select the History option button, and then select date range that the chemistry is
calibrated.
The calibration results satisfying the conditions are displayed in the result list.
4. Choose desired calibration results for sample result calculation.
5. Select Set Defaults F2.
The selected calibration results are set as default and will be used for sample result
calculation.
Archiving ISE calibration results

Both the current and early calibration factors of ISE chemistries can be archived. The
archiving file is of .csv format and named by the date and time the results are archived.
4. Specify archiving path and file name.
5. Select Save.
12.6.7 Extending ISE Calibration Time

When ISE calibration factors exceed the validity period, they cannot be used for measurement,
and the calibration status changes to Cal Required. If you are certain that the calibration
factors are correct and valid, you may prolong their validity period by using the calibration
time extension function. A calibration time can be extended only if the current calibration of
the chemistry is timed out or succeeded. The results calculated based on extended calibration
factors will be flagged.
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2. Choose a chemistry you want to extend.
4. Select Extend Calibration Time from the Calibration Options window.
5. Select OK. The calibration factors of the selected chemistry can be used without time
limit.
6. To remove the extended status, recalibrate the chemistry.
12.7 Quality Control and Results Recall
12.7.1 Quality Control and Results Recall

Control samples can be defined, run and recalled for the ISE chemistries in the same way as
for biochemistries. The ISE chemistries are divided into the following based on the sample
types:
• Na (serum)
• K (serum)
• Cl (serum)
• Na (urine)
• K (urine)
• Cl (urine)
For the operating procedure of quality control, refer to 2.7 Quality Control (page 2-27).
For details of QC evaluation and results recall, refer to 7 Quality Control (page 7-1).
12.8 Sample Programming and Results Recall
12.8.1 Sample Programming and Results Recall

The ISE chemistries, like biochemistries, can be also used for analyzing routine samples,
emergent samples, added samples and reruns, and requested along with the biochemistries.
The are requested in the form of Na, K and Cl, and applicable to serum, plasma, urine, CSF
and other sample types. The four sample types other than urine are programmed with the
serum parameters, while urine sample is with the urine parameters.
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Nevertheless, the ISE chemistries are slightly different from biochemistries for that they do
not support the measurement with increased or decreased or prediluted samples.
For the operating procedure of sample analysis, refer to 2.8 Programming Routine Samples
(page 2-30).
ISE test results have no reaction curves and can be recalled in the same way as other
chemistries. Refer to 8 Sample Programming and Processing (page 8-1) for details.
12.8.2 Recalling Reaction Data

ISE chemistries have no reaction curves but reaction data, which includes the primary data
and calculated parameters. The primary data include Sample (mV), Buffer (mV), Buffer 1
(mV), Buffer 2 (mV), Sample Th1, Buffer Th1, Sample Th2 and Buffer Th2; the calculated
parameter is S-B (Sample-Buffer).
Table 12.6 Primary data and calculated parameter of ISE chemistries

Data Item Description
S-B (sample - buffer) Difference of sample and buffer, indicating the
response of ISE test.
Sample Electromotive force for sample analysis.
Buffer Average electromotive force of buffer 1 and buffer
2.
Buffer1 Electromotive force of the buffer when it is
measured at the first time, that is, prior to sample
analysis.
Buffer2 Electromotive force of the buffer when it is
measured at the second time, that is, after sample
analysis.
Sample Th1 Output of the temperature sensor during sample
analysis.
Buffer Th1 Output of the temperature sensor during buffer
measurement.
Sample Th2 Output of the temperature sensor during sample
analysis.
Buffer Th2 Output of the temperature sensor during buffer
measurement.
Perform the following steps to recall ISE reaction data:
3. Select Reac Curve F4. The Reaction Data window is displayed.
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Figure 12.15 ISE reaction data
selected sample.
12.9 Reagent Inventory Alarm Limit
12.9.1 Introduction
When the reagent inventory is lower than the alarm limit during or before the analysis, the
system will give an alarm and display the volume of ISE reagent and wash solution as 0 on
the Reagent/Calibration screen.
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12.9.2 Setting up Reagent Inventory Alarm Limit
2. Type in the inventory alarm limit in the ISE Rgt/Wash field.
The alarm limit is applicable to the ISE reagent, reagent probe wash solution,
physiological saline and sample probe wash solution. The input range is 5%-50%, and
the default is 15%.
3. Select Save F8.
12.10 Startup Prime
12.10.1 Introduction
While the analyzer is started up, the ISE module will prime automatically to replace the
reagents inside of it with fresh reagents. The number of primes can be defined on the System
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Setup screen.
Only administrators are allowed to define or modify the startup prime times.
12.10.2 Defining/Modifying ISE Startup Prime Times
2. Type in the number of startup primes in the ISE Startup Prime Cycle field.
3. Select Save F8.
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12.11.1 Daily Maintenance

To ensure the ISE module’s life span and measurement performance, maintain it regularly as
instructed in this manual. The system provides scheduled maintenance and maintenance
instructions, in which the latter contains all of the scheduled maintenance procedures and
some maintenance instructions that can be performed independently.
The table below is a summary of the scheduled maintenance procedures and maintenance
instructions for the ISE module.
Table 12.7 Scheduled maintenance and instructions for ISE module

Schedule Maintenance Procedures
Daily Clean ISE electrodes
Two-week Clean ISE tubes
Other Clean sample injection cup and drain outlet
Replace ISE electrodes
Water prime
Store electrodes
Maintenance instructions Clean electrodes
Clean tubes
Clean sample injection cup and drain outlet
Water prime
Replace electrode
Buffer prime
Drain waste
Home
For more information about ISE module maintenance, refer to 16 Maintenance (page 16-1).
12.12 Troubleshooting ISE Module
12.12.1 Troubleshooting ISE Module

The failures occurring on the ISE module may be related to the sample probe unit, sample
carousel unit, Hydropneumatic unit, control modules, reagent inventory, reference electrode
and communication. The system provides the following processing methods for the failures:
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• Alarm: displaying alarm messages and recording them in error logs without influencing
the tests.
• Invalidating current tests: invalidating the tests that are currently being run.
• Measurement stop: stopping the measurement after finishing the tests that have been
started.
• Emergent stop: terminating all ISE tests immediately.
For troubleshooting of the ISE module, refer to 17 Alarms and Troubleshooting (page 17-1).
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13.1 Overview
The setup and operation instructions of the sample bar code reader and the reagent bar code
reader are depicted in this chapter. The sample bar code reader is used to identify samples and
obtain sample information by scanning the bar code label applied on sample tubes. The
reagent bar code reader scans the bar code labels automatically when the reagents are loaded.
13.2 Sample Bar Code Reader
13.2.1 Introduction
The sample bar code reader obtains sample information from the bar code label. When
bar-coded samples are loaded to the sample carousel, the system will make a full scan and
locate samples through the bar code.
Sample bar code specifications

The sample bar code reader is in compliance with the Clinical and Laboratory Standards
Institute (CLSI) and compatible with various application environments.
Table 13.1 Sample bar code specifications

Name Description
Symbology Codabar, ITF, Code128, Code39, UPC/EAN, and
Code93
Minimum bar code density 0.19mm-0.5mm
Length 3-27 digits
Format and content User-defined
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Name Description
Maximum width 55mm
Maximum height 10mm
Maximum inclination angle ±5º
Print quality No less than Class C according to the ANSI MH10.8M
Print Quality Specification.
Width and narrowness 2.5-3.0:1
Print paper Coated paper or matte paper. Printing bar code on
common paper may result in vague bar code or degraded
bar code label. You are not suggested to print bar code on
common print paper.
Information contained in a sample bar code

The system will obtain the following information from the LIS host based on sample bar
code:
• Sample ID
• Sample type
• Requested chemistries
13.2.2 Sample Bar Code Setup

Before performing the setup procedure, check if your system is equipped with a sample bar
code reader. If needed, contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
Perform the following steps to set up sample bar code:

2. Select Bar Code F4.
3. Choose Sample Bar Code, and then select OK.
4. Enable or disable the sample bar code reader.
• Mark the Enable/Disable Sample Bar Code checkbox to enable the sample bar
code reader. Bar Code will appear on the Current Results and History Results
screen in the place of Sample ID.
• To disable the sample bar code reader, deselect the checkbox.
5. Choose a bar code symbology and set up the check digit status.
The following symbologies are provided:
• Codabar
• Interleaved 2 of 5
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• Code128
• Code39
• UPC/EAN
• Code93
Code 128, Code 93 and UPC/EAN requires a check digit by default and cannot be
modified. A check digit is not required for other symbologies.
CAUTION
You are recommended to enable the check function for all symbologies in order to
prevent misreading of bar code.
6. Define the bar code digits.

The system can scan a sample bar code of fixed length or within 3-30 digits. The
Interleaved 2 of 5 only supports bar code of even number length.
• To use a fixed-length bar code,
− Mark the Fixed Digits checkbox of relevant symbology.
− Type in the number of digits in the edit box to the right of the Fixed Digits
field.
• To use a sample bar code within 3-27 digits, you have no need to define the fixed
digits.
7. Select OK.
13.2.3 Programming Bar-Coded Routine Samples

Program bar-coded routine samples by choosing an operating procedure according to the
facilities in your laboratory.
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
When a LIS is provided

1. Place the bar-coded samples in idle positions of the sample carousel.
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3. Select Download F7.
4. Choose one of the following options:
• All programmed samples: to download all samples programmed on the current day.
• Latest samples: to download samples that are programmed on the current day but
have not been downloaded.
• Sample with the following IDs: to download samples with the specified program
date and ID. Type in the single sample ID or ID range in the edit box.
• Sample with the following bar code: to download the sample with the specified bar
code. Enter the bar code of the desired sample.
5. Select OK.
6. Type in the sample ID or bar code on the Sample screen.
7. Confirm the requested chemistries, and if necessary, choose the following buttons to edit
the programming information:
• Demog F1: used to edit patient demographics.

• Options F2: used to edit the number of replicates and dilution factors for the
sample or for a chemistry.
8. Select Save F8 to save the modification.
9. Repeat step 6 to 8 to confirm other programmed samples.
10.Select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen.
11.Select a sample carousel to which the samples are loaded.

12.Select OK.
When no LIS is provided

If your system is not equipped with a LIS host, you are allowed to program bar-coded samples
by using the default panel. For more information, refer to 10.7 Default Panel (page 10-12).
After locating a sample by entering the bar code, you are allowed to manually program the
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sample for analysis.

are released.
3. Enter the sample bar code in the Bar Code field.
Up to 30 characters can be entered. The input characters must be within ASCII 33-126,
exclusive of the following:
• Space
• Dollar sign ($)
• Comma (,)
• Semicolon (;)
• Asterisk (*)
• Question mark (?)
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• Left square bracket ( [ )

• Right square bracket ( ] )
• Backlash (\)
• Caret (^)
• Vertical bar (|)
• Ampersand (&)
4. Input the following information in the same way as manual programming:
• Sample type
• Sample comments
• Sample volume, sample cup type, replicates and dilution factors
For details of manual programming, refer to 2.8.1 Programming Routine Samples (page
2-30).
5. Select Save F8.
6. Load the samples to idle positions of the sample carousel.

9. Select OK.
13.2.4 Programming Bar-Coded STAT Samples

STAT sample program allows emergent samples to be programmed and analyzed with high
priority. The system provides common STAT and quick STAT program. Common STAT
program is of higher priority than routine samples. Quick STAT program is mainly used to
program emergent samples quickly with higher priority than routine and common STAT
samples.
When the system is equipped with a sample bar code reader, program bar-coded STAT
samples by choosing an operating procedure according to the facilities in your laboratory.
When a LIS is provided

Common STAT:
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5. Select OK.
6. Type in the sample ID or bar code on the Sample screen.

10.Repeat step 6 to 8 to confirm other programmed samples.

13.Select OK.
Quick STAT:
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5. Select OK.

• Chems F3: used to modify or add chemistries for analysis.
9. Select Close F8.
10.Repeat step 6 to 9 to confirm other programmed samples.

13.Select OK.
When no LIS is provided
If your system is not equipped with a LIS host, you are allowed to program bar-coded samples
by using the default panel. For more information, refer to 10.7 Default Panel (page 10-12).
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After locating a sample by entering the bar code, you are allowed to manually program the
sample for analysis.
Common STAT:

are released.
• Space
• Dollar sign ($)
• Comma (,)
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• Semicolon (;)
• Asterisk (*)
• Backlash (\)
• Caret (^)
• Ampersand (&)
• Sample type
• Sample comments
• Sample volume, sample cup type, replicates and dilution factors
For details of manual programming, refer to 2.8.1 Programming Routine Samples (page
2-30).
6. Select Save F8.

10.Select OK.
Quick STAT:
2. Enter the sample ID. The first emergent sample on each day is numbered as 9001.

entered. Duplicate sample IDs are not allowed before the next time the samples are
released.
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• Space
• Dollar sign ($)
• Comma (,)
• Semicolon (;)
• Asterisk (*)
• Backlash (\)
• Caret (^)
• Ampersand (&)
• Sample type
• Sample injection cup (SIC)
• Chemistries
For details of manual programming, refer to 2.9.1 Programming STAT Samples (page
2-41).
5. Select Save F7.

10.Select OK.
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13.2.5 Adding Bar-Coded Samples
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
1. Select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen to request for sample
stop.
2. Check the sample stop countdown in the system status area and wait until it comes to 0.
3. Check the sample carousel indicators, and proceed to the next step when the indicators
are extinguished.
• Flash: indicates that the corresponding carousel is rotating or will start to rotate after
2 periods.
• Off: indicates that the corresponding carousel has no sample being aspirated and
will not rotate in the next 2 periods.
4. Place the bar-coded samples on the idle positions of the sample carousel.
• If the system is running tests, it will analyze the added samples automatically.
• If the system is not running any tests,
− Select the icon on the upper-right corner of the main screen.

− Select a sample carousel to which the samples are loaded.
− Select OK.
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13.2.6 Rerunning Bar-Coded Samples

Programming rerun samples
2. Choose results you desire to rerun.
3. Select Rerun F5.
4. Select a sample volume type to rerun the sample.
The sample volume is the same as that defined for the chemistry. If increased and
decreased volumes are defined for the chemistry, Increased and Decreased are available
here for selection.
5. Type in the predilution factor for the sample.
The input range must be within 4-201. The default is blank, which indicates that the
sample needs not to be prediluted before being analyzed.
6. Select OK.
Modifying and adding chemistries

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entered. The ID range for routine samples and common STAT samples is 1-9000; while
quick STAT samples start from 9001 by default.
3. Modify the requested chemistries, or add new chemistries.
4. To change the sample volume and dilution factor, select Options F2, and then do
necessary settings.
5. Select Save F8.
Starting analysis
1. Check that the rerun samples have been loaded to the sample carousel.
2. If the system is running tests, it will automatically scan all sample positions and then
start the analysis.
3. If the system status is Standby, select the icon on the upper-right corner of the
main screen.
4. Select the sample carousel on which the samples are located, and then select OK.
Recalling rerun results and determining default result

Recalling rerun results and setting default results are the same with non-bar-coded samples.
For more information refer to 8.2.4 Rerunning Samples (page 8-3).
13.2.7 Results Recall

Displaying current results
The screen shows all incomplete samples and controls, as well as those programmed and
analyzed on the current day.
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Figure 13.4 Current Results screen
• Search F1: to inquire sample results.

• Options F6: to delete, edit, rerun or print samples.
13.2.8 Recalling Current Results

Current results can be inquired by patient name, patient ID, sample ID or sample bar code,
along with the program date. Whichever status the system is, only one condition is required
for inquiring desired results.
You are allowed to view patient demographics, reaction curve and data, to delete or edit
results, to send results to the LIS host, and to print the results. For more information, refer to
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8.10 Results Recall (page 8-36).
13.3 Reagent Bar Code Reader
13.3.1 Introduction
The reagent bar code reader obtains reagent information from the bar code label. When
bar-coded reagents are loaded to the reagent carousel, the system will make a full scan and
obtain reagent information from the bar code labels.
Reagent bar code specifications

The reagent bar code reader is compatible with various application environments. The
code128 is selected by default with total bar code length of 13 digits. Users are allowed to set
up the symbology and bar code compositions for open reagents. Open reagents are identified
based on the symbology and bar code compositions defined by the user; while closed reagents
are identified based on those defined by the manufacturer.
Table 13.2 Reagent bar code specifications

Name Description
Symbology Codabar, ITF, Code128, Code39, UPC/EAN, and
Code93
Minimum bar code density 0.25mm-0.5mm
Length 13-30 digits
Format and content User-defined
Maximum width 44mm
Maximum height 12mm
Maximum inclination angle Less than 5º
Print quality No less than Class C according to the ANSI
MH10.8M Print Quality Specification.
Width and narrowness 2.5:1
Print paper Coated paper or matte paper. Printing bar code on
common paper may result in vague bar code or
degraded bar code label. You are not suggested to
print bar code on common print paper.
Characters Meaningful characters, such as numbers
(ASICII48-57) and upper-case letters
(ASCII65-90). You are recommended to print the
check digit in order to check that a bar code is
read accurately.
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Information contained in a reagent bar code

The system will obtain the following information from a reagent bar code:
• Chemistry number
• Chemistry name
• Reagent type
• Bottle type
• Lot number
• Serial number
• Expiration date (YYMM)
The reagent information obtained from a bar code label cannot be modified.
13.3.2 Reagent Bar Code Setup

It is necessary to set up the reagent bar code symbologies, check digit and bar code
information before using the reagent bar code scanning.
2. Select Bar Code F4.
3. Choose Reagent Bar Code, and then select OK.
4. Choose a bar code symbology and set up the check digit status.
The following symbologies are provided:

• Codabar
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• Code128
• Code39
• UPC/EAN
• Code93
Code 128, Code 93 and UPC/EAN requires a check digit by default and cannot be
modified. A check digit is not required for other symbologies.
CAUTION
You are recommended to enable the check function for all symbologies in order to
prevent misreading of bar code.
5. Define the total length of reagent bar code.
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• Type in the total length of the reagent bar code in the T field. The input range is
13-30 digits. The Interleaved 2 of 5 only supports bar code of even number length.
• Type in the start digit of the reagent bar code in the S field.
• Type in the end digit of the reagent bar code in the E field.
6. Determine reagent bar code compositions.
• Type in the number of digits for reagent information in the Digits field.
• Type in the start digit of the reagent information in the S field.
• Type in the end digit of the reagent information in the E field.
Table 13.3 Reagent bar code compositions

Reagent Information Number of Digits
Chemistry number 0-4 digits
Chemistry name 0-10 digits
Reagent type 1 digit
Serial number 0-5 digits
Bottle type 1-3 digits
Lot number 0-18 digits
Expiration date 0, 4, 6 or 8 digits
7. Select OK.
13.3.3 Loading Bar-Coded Reagents

Both open reagents and closed reagents can be loaded through bar code scanning.
If the system is equipped with a reagent bar code reader, you may put the bar-coded reagents
on the reagent carousel, and the system will scan all reagent positions automatically and
obtain reagent information from the bar code label. The information obtained from a reagent
bar code include chemistry name, reagent type, expiration date, lot number, serial number and
bottle type, which cannot be modified except for the reagent position.
The reagent bar code is enabled by default. Reagents are identified through bar code scanning
with reagent information obtained, all of which but bar code can only be viewed and cannot
be edited.
The bar code scanning is only applied to biochemical reagents. The sample probe wash
solution, reagent probe wash solution, physiological saline, ISE buffer and ISE wash solution
can only be loaded manually rather than bar code scanning.
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Warning
BIOHAZARD
be caused.
Perform the following steps to load bar-coded reagents:

loading reagents.
CAUTION
carousel cover until the countdown for reagent stop is 0; otherwise, the tests currently
run will be invalidated.
3. Place the bar-coded reagents on correct positions.
• Place R1 and R3 on positions No.1-68 of the outer ring.

• Place R2 and R4 on positions No.1-49 of the inner ring.
NOTE
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4. Restore the reagent carousel cover. The system scans all reagent positions automatically
13.4 Bar Code Reader Maintenance
13.4.1 Introduction
The sample and reagent bar code readers are located inside the analyzing unit and need not to
be maintained. You are only required to regularly check the bar code scanning window, and
clean them if dust or other stains, such as sample and reagent, accumulate.
13.4.2 Cleaning Sample Bar Code Scanning Window

The Clean Sample Carousel maintenance is provided on the Maintenance screen. While
performing the maintenance, remove the sample carousel and clean the bar code scanning
window.
13.4.3 Cleaning Reagent Bar Code Scanning Window
1. Make sure that the system is in Stopped or Standby status.

3. Use clean gauze to clean the bar code reader windows inside the reagent compartment. If
necessary, you can use gauze soaked with ethanol or deionized water. Make sure that
there is no trace or dust left on the glass.
4. Use clean gauze soaked with deionized water or ethanol to clean the reagent carousel,
and then use cotton swabs dipped with ethanol to clean the reagent positions.
13.5 Troubleshooting Bar Code Reader

For troubleshooting methods of the bar code reader, refer to 17 Alarms and Troubleshooting
(page 17-1).
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14.1 Overview
The chapter provides detailed description of the LIS and RMS.
Laboratory Information System (LIS) is an external host computer connected with the
chemistry analyzer through a fixed interface. The LIS is used to download sample program
information to the analyzer and receives results sent from the analyzer.
You should set up the communication parameters and results transmission methods prior to
using the LIS host.
Check that your analyzer is equipped with a LIS. If needed, contact our customer service
Remote Maintenance System (RMS) provides a platform of remote diagnosis and
maintenance based on the internet. The RMS allows transfer of data and files with the
chemistry analyzers in hospitals, and helps the service engineers to find, collect, analyze,
locate and solve the failures happening at the user end.
14.2 Host Communication
14.2.1 Introduction
The host communication parameters, such as transmission mode, IP address and port, should
be set up prior to use of the LIS host. To download sample program information from or sent
results to the host, you need to set up the chemistry code used for identification of chemistries
on both the LIS host and the analyzer, which, otherwise, cannot identify the chemistries
simultaneously.
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14.2.2 Connection between PC and LIS Host

Follow the procedure below to set up the IP address for connecting the operation unit PC with
the LIS host.
3. Select 4 Com Setup. The System Communication window is displayed.
Figure 14.1 System communication setup
4. Choose a connection mode in the PC and LIS/RMS area.
• Auto Obtain IP Address

• Following IP Address: type in the IP address for connecting the operation unit PC
with the LIS host/RMS.
5. Select OK.
6. Select Exit to close the window/
14.2.3 Host Communication Parameters
2. Select Host F5. The Host Communication Parameters window shows.
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Figure 14.2 Host communication Parameters window
3. Set up the following parameters:
Table 14.1 Host communication parameters

Transport mode Choose a transport mode from the Transport Mode
pull-down list. The options include Serial and TCP/IP. The
default is Serial.
IP address Enter the IP address of the LIS host. The connection
between the analyzer and the LIS host is based on the
network, i.e. TCP/IP protocol.
Port Enter the interface number of the LIS host.
Connect to LIS When When the checkbox is selected, the system will connect to
Started Up the LIS host automatically when started up.
Serial communication If you choose Serial as the transport mode, set up the
parameters following parameters:
• Serial port: The default is COM1.
• Data bits: 7 or 8. The default is 8.
• Stop bits: 1 or 2. The default is 1.
• Parity: None, Odd, or Even. The default is None.
• Baud rate: 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19200. The
default is 9600.
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Protocol Choose a protocol for connection between the analyzer and
the LIS host from the Protocol pull-down list. The options
include HL7 and ASTM 1394.
Data transmission Choose a data transmission mode for the analyzer and LIS
mode host. The available options are Blank, Unidirectional and
Bidirectional. Blank: indicates the data transmission of the
LIS host is disabled.
• Unidirectional: You are only allowed to send results and
patient demographics to the host rather than
downloading sample programs from it.
• Bidirectional: You are allowed to send results and patient
demographics to the host and downloading sample
programs from it.
Send Results after When the checkbox is selected, the system will
Each Sample Run automatically send results to the LIS host after each test is
finished.
Communication time Enter the time out limit for querying the LIS host. The input
out range is 30s-60s, and the default is 30s.
If the time out limit is exceeded when you attempt to
download sample programs from, or send results to, or
connect the analyzer with the LIS host, the system will give
an alarm indicating communication timed out.
5. Select Connect to connect the analyzer with the LIS host.
14.2.4 Defining Chemistry Code
3. View the chemistry channel number list on the right of the window.
The screen shows the chemistries and code in two columns. The left column provides all
chemistries that have been defined and set up correctly; the right column shows the code
for identifying a chemistry on the LIS host.
4. Click on the Channel No. column of a chemistry, and then type in a code for it.
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5. Repeat step 4 to define a code for other chemistries.
6. Select Save.
14.3 Programming Samples with LIS Host
14.3.1 Introduction
Sample programming information can be sent by or downloaded from the LIS host, and then
the measured results are sent to it manually or in real-time mode.
Both bar-coded and non-bar-coded samples can be programmed with the LIS host. When a
sample bar code module is configured, the system will automatically identify samples and
match them with the programming information downloaded from the host. If there is no
sample bar code module, you should manually assign positions for the downloaded samples.
14.3.2 Programming Functions

Samples can be downloaded manually or automatically from the LIS host. If the system status
is Standby, you are allowed to download samples manually from LIS.
Sample programs downloaded from the LIS host can be edited. When programs are
downloaded for samples that are in Programmed status, the requested chemistries in the
programs will be used to overwrite the original chemistries; if the samples are in a status other
than Programmed, the requested chemistries will be added to the original ones.
Sending sample programs from LIS
Sending bar-coded samples:
1. When samples are sent from the LIS host to the analyzer, select Program-Sample.
2. Select List F6 to view downloaded samples.
3. Only the Sample screen, type in the sample ID, and then confirm the program
information.
4. Change the requested chemistries.
5. Select Save F8.
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Sending non-bar-coded samples:
1. After program samples on the LIS host, send them to the analyzer, and then select
Program-Sample on the analyzer.
4. Select Assign.
5. Select the date the desired samples are programmed.
6. Type in the single sample ID or ID range in the ID field.
7. Choose a sample carousel on which you will place the sample.
9. Select OK.
10.Enter the sample ID on the Sample screen and edit the following information:
• Position
• STAT status
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• Sample type
• Comment
11.Select Save F8.

12.Load the samples to the assigned positions on the sample carousel.
Obtaining samples automatically

When the system status is Standby, Sample Stop or Running, load the samples to the sample
carousel, and then select . The system will automatically scan the samples and then query
the LIS host to download relevant program information. After matching the downloaded
program information with the samples, the system will start the analysis.
The obtained sample program information includes:
• Patient demographics: patient name, date of birth, sample type, etc.
• Requested chemistries: sample bar code, sample ID, sample type, chemistry code.
Downloading samples manually
Downloading bar-coded samples:
date and ID. Enter the sample IDs or ID range to download.
4. Select OK.
5. Confirm the sample information and selected chemistries/panels.
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Downloading non-bar-coded samples:
date and ID. Enter the sample IDs or ID range to download.
4. Select OK.
7. Select Assign.
8. Select the date the desired samples are programmed.
9. Type in the single sample ID or ID range in the ID field.
10.Choose a sample carousel on which you will place the sample.

11.Enter the sample position.
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12.Select OK.
13.Enter the sample ID on the Sample screen and edit the following information:
• Position
• STAT status
• Sample type
• Comment
14.Select Save F8.

15.Load the samples to the assigned positions on the sample carousel.
14.4 Result Transmission
14.4.1 Introduction
Sample results and QC results can be sent manually or in real-time mode to the LIS host for
reviewing and storage. When a sample is analyzed with its all tests finished, the system can
automatically send the test results to the LIS host; also you are allowed to search for desired
results and then manually send them to LIS.
Patient demographics, sample results and QC results can be sent to the LIS host.
Patient demographics:
• Patient name
• Gender
• Age
• Patient ID
• Patient location
• Bed
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• Clinical diagnosis
• Ordering physician
• Ordering date
• Run date
• Tester
• Sample feature
• Ordering department
• Attending physician
• Social security number
• Contact
• Blood type
Sample results:
• Sample type
• Sample bar code
• Sample ID
• Run date
• Sample status
• Chemistry name
• Result
• Unit
• Original result
Control results:
• Chemistry name
• Run date
• Control number
• Control name
• Lot number
• Expiration date
• Concentration level
• Standard deviation
• Result
14.4.2 Result Transmission Setup

When all tests of a sample are finished and at least one of them has calculated a result, the
result can be sent to the LIS host automatically. Duplicate results on the LIS host can be
handled by means of adding, overwriting or ignoring. For rerun results, only the default result
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(that is currently displayed on the Current Results screen) is sent to the LIS host. The
results of all replicates of a sample or chemistry will sent to the LIS host.
3. Mark the Send Immediate Results checkbox with a tick.
A sample will be sent to the LIS host automatically when all chemistries requested for
the sample are run and at least one of them has result.
If you won’t send results, deselect the checkbox.
4. Select Save.
14.4.3 Manually Sending Results to LIS Host
2. Search for control results or sample results to transmit.
3. Select desired samples in the sample list.
4. Select Host F8.
5. Select the sample range you want to transmit:
• Selected sample(s)
• All sample(s)
6. If you transmit all samples, you are allowed to skip those that are already transmitted to
the LIS host. Mark the Exclude Transmitted Sample(s) checkbox.
7. Select OK.
14.5 Troubleshooting LIS

For troubleshooting methods of the LIS host, refer to 17 Alarms and Troubleshooting (page
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17-1).
14.6 Use of RMS
14.6.1 Introduction
The RMS provides a platform of remote diagnosis and maintenance based on the internet. The
RMS allows transfer of data and files with the chemistry analyzers in hospitals, and helps the
service engineers to find, collect, analyze, locate and solve the failures happening at the user
end. Before connecting the analyzer with the RMS, you should set up the IP address of the
operation unit PC.
14.6.2 Connection between PC and RMS

Follow the procedure below to set up the IP address for connecting the operation unit PC with
the RMS.
3. Select 4 Com Setup. The System Communication window is displayed.
Figure 14.3 System communication setup
4. Choose a connection mode in the PC and LIS/RMS area.
• Auto Obtain IP Address
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• Following IP Address: type in the IP address for connecting the operation unit PC
with the LIS host/RMS.
5. Select OK.
14.6.3 Troubleshooting RMS

For troubleshooting methods of the RMS, refer to 17 Alarms and Troubleshooting (page
17-1).
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Operator’s Manual
Maintenance Volume
Contents

Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................ ii
Exemptions ........................................................................................................................................ ii
Preface································································································· iv
Safety Symbols ...............................................................................................................................................1
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................2
Waste Hazards.....................................................................................................................................4
Introduction.........................................................................................................................................5
Intended Use .......................................................................................................................................5
I
Contents – Maintenance Volume
Labels............................................................................................................................................................10
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................10
Warning Labels .................................................................................................................................14
Contents ·································································································I
1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 1-1
1.3.1 System Overview................................................................................................................... 1-6
1.3.4 Reaction System .................................................................................................................. 1-19
1.3.7 Mixer Assembly................................................................................................................... 1-22
1.3.8 Operation Unit ..................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.3.9 Output Unit .......................................................................................................................... 1-24
1.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1-25
1.4.2 ISE Module.......................................................................................................................... 1-26
1.4.4 RMS..................................................................................................................................... 1-27
1.5.1 Main Screen ......................................................................................................................... 1-30
1.5.3 Using a Mouse ..................................................................................................................... 1-39
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1.6.2 Power supply ....................................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.5 Input Device......................................................................................................................... 1-47
1.6.6 Output Device...................................................................................................................... 1-48
1.6.7 Noise and Fuse..................................................................................................................... 1-48

2.3 Powering On ......................................................................................................................................... 2-5
2.6 Calibration .......................................................................................................................................... 2-23
III

2.7 Quality Control ................................................................................................................................... 2-27
2.10.3 Emergency Stop ................................................................................................................. 2-50
2.12 Powering Off .................................................................................................................................... 2-51
3 System Setup ····················································································· 3-1
3.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2.4 Print Setup ............................................................................................................................. 3-8
3.2.5 Bar Code Setup ...................................................................................................................... 3-8
3.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 3-9
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3.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-26
3.5 QC Setup............................................................................................................................................. 3-34
3.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 3-34
4.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 4-1
4.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-2
4.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 4-6
4.7 Prozone Check .................................................................................................................................... 4-13
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4.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-13

Contents ·································································································I
5 Reagents··························································································· 5-1
5.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5-1
5.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-1
5.2 Sort Reagents........................................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.2.2 Sort Reagents ......................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-4
5.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-6
5.5 Reagent Set ........................................................................................................................................... 5-7
5.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 5-7
5.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-10
5.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-11
5.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-13
5.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5-14
5.11.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 5-14
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6 Calibration ························································································ 6-1
6.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-3
6.4 Reagent Blank....................................................................................................................................... 6-6
6.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 6-6
6.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-12
6.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-14
6.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 6-15
7 Quality Control··················································································· 7-1
7.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 7-1
VII
7.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-1

7.1.3 QC Alarms ............................................................................................................................. 7-1
7.1.4 QC Result Flags..................................................................................................................... 7-2
7.1.5 Control Status ........................................................................................................................ 7-2
7.2 QC Evaluation ...................................................................................................................................... 7-3
7.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-3
7.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-6
7.3.2 Auto QC Setup ....................................................................................................................... 7-6
8.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 8-1
8.2.2 Adding Samples ..................................................................................................................... 8-2
8.2.7 Sample Blank....................................................................................................................... 8-16
8.3 Serum Index........................................................................................................................................ 8-20
8.3.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-20
8.3.4 Auto Serum Index ................................................................................................................ 8-23
8.4 Clear Samples ..................................................................................................................................... 8-24
8.4.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-24
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8.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-25
8.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-28
8.7 Sample Logs ....................................................................................................................................... 8-29
8.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-29
8.8 Sample Comments .............................................................................................................................. 8-31
8.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-31
8.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.2 Sample List .......................................................................................................................... 8-33
8.9.3 Chemistry List ..................................................................................................................... 8-35
8.10 Results Recall ................................................................................................................................... 8-36
8.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 8-36
8.10.5 Reaction Curve .................................................................................................................. 8-41
8.10.10 Editing Results................................................................................................................. 8-49
9.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 9-1
9.2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-1
9.2.3 Data Archive .......................................................................................................................... 9-6
9.3 Print Setup ............................................................................................................................................ 9-7
9.3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-7
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9.4 Sample Reports..................................................................................................................................... 9-9
9.4.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 9-9
9.5 Reagent Reports.................................................................................................................................. 9-17
9.5.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-17
9.6.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-19
9.7 QC Reports ......................................................................................................................................... 9-26
9.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-26
9.7.4 Twin-Plot Chart.................................................................................................................... 9-28
9.7.5 QC Data Report ................................................................................................................... 9-29
9.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-31
9.9.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 9-32
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9.10 Log Reports ...................................................................................................................................... 9-38
9.10.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 9-38
9.10.2 Error Log Report................................................................................................................ 9-39
9.10.3 Edit Log Report ................................................................................................................. 9-39
10 Chemistries ····················································································10-1
10.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 10-1
10.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-1
10.3 Panels................................................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-5
10.3.3 Deleting Panels .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.3.4 Running Panels .................................................................................................................. 10-7
10.4 Serum Index...................................................................................................................................... 10-7
10.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 10-7
10.6 Carryover Setup .............................................................................................................................. 10-10
10.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-10
10.7 Default Panel .................................................................................................................................. 10-12
10.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-12
10.8.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 10-14
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11.1 Overview........................................................................................................................................... 11-1
11.2 Home................................................................................................................................................. 11-1
11.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-1
11.2.2 Homing System.................................................................................................................. 11-2
11.3 Stop Print .......................................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.3.2 Stop Print ........................................................................................................................... 11-2
11.4 Wake Up............................................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-2
11.5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-3
11.5.2 Defining a User .................................................................................................................. 11-4
11.5.3 Modifying a User ............................................................................................................... 11-4
11.5.5 Deleting a User .................................................................................................................. 11-6
11.6.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 11-7
11.6.2 Auto Sleep Setup................................................................................................................ 11-7
11.6.3 Auto Awake Setup .............................................................................................................. 11-8
11.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 11-10
11.8.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................11-11
12 Use of ISE Module ·············································································12-1

12.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 12-1
12.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12-1
12.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 12-4
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12.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-12
12.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-16
12.6.6 Results Recall .................................................................................................................. 12-21
12.9.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 12-30
12.10 Startup Prime ................................................................................................................................ 12-31
12.10.1 Introduction.................................................................................................................... 12-31
13 Use of Bar Code ···············································································13-1

13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 13-1
13.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 13-1
13.2.7 Results Recall .................................................................................................................. 13-14
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13.3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13-16
13.4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13-20
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14.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 14-1
14.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-1
14.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-5
14.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 14-9
14.6 Use of RMS .................................................................................................................................... 14-12
14.6.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 14-12
Contents ·································································································I
15 Diagnostics ·····················································································15-1
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 15-1
15.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 15-1
16 Maintenance ···················································································16-1
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 16-1
16.1.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-1
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16.1.2 Consumables...................................................................................................................... 16-2

16.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-5
16.3 ISE Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 16-7
16.3.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-7
16.4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 16-8
16.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 16-17
16.5.3 Check Wash Wells............................................................................................................ 16-19
16.5.6 Check Waste..................................................................................................................... 16-23
16.6.2 Clean Mixers.................................................................................................................... 16-28
16.6.3 Diluted Wash.................................................................................................................... 16-30
16.6.4 Cuvette Check.................................................................................................................. 16-32
16.6.5 Lamp Check..................................................................................................................... 16-36
16.7.1 Clean ISE Tubes............................................................................................................... 16-39
16.8.1 Clean Wash Wells ............................................................................................................ 16-41
16.8.2 Clean Rotors .................................................................................................................... 16-42
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16.10.1 Replace Lamp ................................................................................................................ 16-58
16.11.6 Replace Probe R1/R2 ..................................................................................................... 16-73
16.11.10 Clean Cuvettes ............................................................................................................. 16-80
16.11.11 Replace Cuvette ........................................................................................................... 16-83
16.11.15 Water Prime.................................................................................................................. 16-93
17.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2.1 Introduction........................................................................................................................ 17-1
17.2.2 Error Logs.......................................................................................................................... 17-1
17.2.3 Edit Logs............................................................................................................................ 17-5
17.3.3 Recalling Logs ................................................................................................................... 17-7
17.3.4 Refreshing Logs................................................................................................................. 17-8
17.3.5 Clearing Logs..................................................................................................................... 17-8
17.3.6 Archiving Logs .................................................................................................................. 17-9
17.3.7 Printing Logs ................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.4.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 17-10
17.5 Data Alarm...................................................................................................................................... 17-12
17.5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 17-12
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17.5.2 Result Flags ..................................................................................................................... 17-13

Vocabulary······························································································ 1
Index····································································································· 1
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15 Diagnostics
15.1 Overview
Diagnostics are a series of tests and actions used to confirm or isolate instrument problems.
The diagnostic tests and actions are tools to detect problems and cannot be used to determine
the specific error. You should use them along with alarm messages and error symptoms of the
instrument.
15.2 Diagnostics of Sample System
15.2.1 Introduction
The sample system is responsible for delivering samples to the system for analysis. The
system provides the sample probe level sense test, which helps troubleshooting sample probe
level sense function.
15.2.2 Sample Probe Level Sense Test

Test description
The Sample Probe Level Sense Test is used to diagnose the level detection performance of the
sample handling system and gives related data that helps you locate the causes of an error.
Use this test when one of the following conditions happens:
• An alarm message appears indicating that the sample probe contacts no liquid on the
sample carousel, reaction carousel or position D3 (concentrated wash solution), and the
analysis is stopped. The testing liquid on the position is correct.
• An alarm message appears indicating that the sample probe aspirates nothing, and the
analysis is stopped. The sample probe is confirmed not clogged through the Obstruction
Detection test.
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• An alarm message appears indicating the sample probe contacts no liquid while
dispensing liquid on the reaction carousel, and the analysis is stopped. The sample probe
is confirmed not influenced by air bubbles in reagents or reagent probe level sense error.
• An alarm message related to level sense error appears when the sample probe is
dispensing liquid to the ISE sample injection port, and the analysis is stopped. The ISE
module works normally.
• An alarm message appears indicating that the sample probe contacts no liquid while
dispensing liquid on the sample carousel (in a water test), and the analysis is stopped.
The testing liquid on the position is correct.
• An alarm message appears indicating that the sample probe contacts no liquid in the
wash well, and the analysis is stopped. The error is not related to the fluidics system.
Test procedure
1. Select Utility-Maintenance-Diagnostics.
2. Select the Sample System tab.
3. Select Sample Probe Level Sense Test.
4. Place a sample cup with its 2/3 full of water, and then select Next. The Sample Probe
Level Sense Test Guide window is displayed.
The default test position is No.1 of the sample carousel. To change the test position,
select the Change Pos button, type in the new position number, and then select OK.
5. Select Start.
The system starts measuring the working voltage of the sample probe level sense board
and continuously detects the fluid level in the test position for 20 times.
6. When the test is finished, the results are displayed on the screen.
Test results
The test results are explained as follows:
Level Sense Board Voltage Check Results
Pass/Fail: Pass indicates that the working voltage of the sample probe level sense board is
normal; Faile indicates the reverse condition.
Level Sense Test Data
Test result: OK indicates that the connection between the sample probe and the level sense
board, power supply, output voltage, and connection between the sample probe level sense
board and the probe adapter are normal; and Error indicates the reverse condition.
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Corrective action
If the operating voltage of the level detection board is beyond the reference range, contact our
customer service department or your local distributor.
If the result of the level detection performance is abnormal, contact our customer service
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16 Maintenance
16.1 Overview
16.1.1 Introduction
Maintenance of the system should be performed regularly by trained personnel to ensure
reliable performance and reduce unnecessary service calls. Even you are only an operator, it is
important for you to read this chapter. Your thorough understanding will help you obtain the
best performance of the system.
The Biochemistry Maintenance, ISE Maintenance and Scheduled Maintenance Log are
provided. The Biochemistry Maintenance and ISE Maintenance features provide a list of the
maintenance procedures that can be performed to optimize the system performance. The
Scheduled Maintenance Log feature allows you to understand what maintenance is needed,
when it is performed and who performed the procedure. It is capable of reminding you of the
maintenance that is due and keeping track of what is happened during a maintenance
procedure.
In the case of maintenance that is beyond your capability or not covered in this chapter,
contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
The maintenance frequencies stated in this manual are based on working for 5 hours a day,
that is 5*800=4,000 tests/day, and 5*800*25=100,000 tests/month.
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Warning
Do not perform any maintenance procedures that are not described in this chapter; otherwise,
equipment damage or personal injury may be caused.
Do not touch the components other than those specified in this chapter.
Performing unauthorized maintenance procedures can damage the instrument and cause
personal injury, or invalidate the applicable warranty provisions in the service contract.
After performing maintenance, make a verification to ensure that the system runs normally.
Do not spill water or reagent on mechanical or electrical components of the system.
If the system is to be stored for a long time (over 1 week) or transported, contact our customer
service department or your local distributor to perform necessary maintenance in order to
ensure the system’s optimal performance in following use.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles during the maintenance process.
16.1.2 Consumables
Please use the consumables manufactured or recommended by our company in order to
achieve the promised system performance. If needed, contact our customer service department
or your local distributor.
Table 16.1 Consumables

Item Location Description
20W tungsten-halogen Lamp housing Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
lamp when it serves for over 2000 hours
or the system shows a prompt
message indicating light intensity
too weak.
You are recommended to replace
the lamp when is it is used for no
longer than 6 months.
Kloehn 250ìl syringe Sample syringe Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
plunger assembly when:
• it serves for 3 months; or
• it works for 100,000 tests; or
• it is obviously damaged.
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Kloehn 1000μl syringe Reagent syringe Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
plunger assembly when:
• it serves for 3 months; or
• it works for 100,000 tests; or
• it is obviously damaged.
Sample syringe washer Connection joint Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
between the sample when the sample syringe is
syringe and the T reinstalled for 2 to 3 times.
piece
Reagent syringe washer Connection joint Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
between the reagent when the reagent syringe is
syringe and the T reinstalled for 2 to 3 times.
piece
Reagent probe assembly Reagent probe arm Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
when,
• it serves for 1 year; or
• it is damaged or bent.
Sample probe assembly Sample probe arm Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
when,
• it serves for 1 year; or
• it is damaged or bent.
Sample probe washer Nut on the sample Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
probe when,
• the sample probe is reinstalled
for 2 to 3 times; or
• the sample probe is replaced
with a new one.
Reagent probe washer Nut on the reagent Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
probe when,
• the reagent probe is reinstalled
for 2 to 3 times; or
• the reagent probe is replaced
with a new one.
Mixer Mixer arm Regularly-replaced part. Replace it
when it is damaged.
Water inlet filter Water supply module Replace it in every 6 months.
or water unit
Wash solution CD80 / Consumable
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Reagent bottle for reagent Reagent carousel Consumable
carousel inner ring
(62ml)
MR serum standard (H&L ISE module (optional) Consumable
set) (ISE serum
calibrator)
MR urine standard (H&L ISE module (optional) Consumable
set) (ISE urine calibrator)
MR buffer solution ISE module (optional) Consumable
MR detergent solution ISE module (optional) Consumable
(ISE wash solution)
MR Na electrode ISE module (optional) Consumable
MR K electrode ISE module (optional) Consumable
MR Cl electrode ISE module (optional) Consumable
MR reference electrode ISE module (optional) Consumable
MR Na/K check solution ISE module (optional) Consumable
Urine quality control ISE module (optional) Consumable
16.1.3 Tools Required for Maintenance

The following tools will be used for maintenance of the system.
Accompanying Tools
Table 16.2 Accompanying Tools

Item Applicable Maintenance
Philips-head screwdriver ö3.3×100 Removing the system enclosure and the cooling
fans
Philips-head screwdriver ö4.7×100 Installing the probes and lamp
Slot-head screwdriver φ4.7×100 Installing/removing the probes, and installing
the tube hoop.
Wash solution CD80 Enhanced cleaning
Round-head needle, Unclogging the probes
0.25+/-0.01mm*125mm
Unclogging device for reagent probe Unclogging the reagent probes
Unclogging device for sample probe Unclogging the sample probe
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Tools to be Prepared by User
Table 16.3 Tools to be Prepared by User

Item Applicable Maintenance
Tube brush Cleaning the filter core
Clean gauze Cleaning the syringes, rotors, probes/mixers
Cotton swabs Cleaning the wash well, sample compartment,
etc
Suction cleaner Cleaning the fans and dust screens
Hair brush Cleaning the dust screen
Tweezers Removing/Installing probes and syringe washers
Thread syringe Unclogging the sample probe and reagent
probes
Tube brush or ultrasound cleaner Cleaning the filter core
Beaker Cleaning the needle and unclogging device
Ethanol Cleaning the photometer lens, probes, mixers
and wash station
NaClO (0.5% sodium hypochlorite Cleaning the wash wells
solution)
Fiber-free gloves Cleaning and replacing reaction cuvettes etc.
Large water container Cleaning the deionized water tank
Screen and keyboard wash solution Cleaning the touchscreen and keyboard
Sample injection cup (SIC) Cleaning the ISE electrodes
Pipette Cleaning ISE tubing, sample injection cup and
drain outlet
16.2 Biochemistry Maintenance
16.2.1 Introduction
The Biochemistry Maintenance feature provides maintenance instructions for the
biochemistry system. The following three types of maintenance are available.
Photometric system:
• Cuvette check
• Lamp check
• Replace lamp
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• Replace cuvette
Hydropneumatics:
• Concentrated wash
• Concentrated wash probes/mixers
• Clean/Prime probes/mixers
• Auto clean/prime
• Filter and DI water tank
Sample/Reagent handling system and mixer assembly:
• System reset
• Clean probes/mixers/wash wells
• Clean probes interior
• Replace syringe
• Clean/Replace probes
• Remove air bubbles in syringes
The biochemistry maintenance is described in detail in the following pages.
16.2.2 Biochemistry Maintenance Screen Overview

Select Utility-Maintenance-Biochemistry Maintenance. The screen shows the
biochemistry maintenance commands that are frequently used.
Figure 16.1 Biochemistry Maintenance screen
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Maintenance procedures
Provides frequently-used maintenance commands of the biochemistry system. Select a
maintenance command button to start the maintenance procedure.
Online help
Online help information is provided for each biochemistry maintenance command. Select the
icon to the left of a maintenance command to show relevant instructions.
Exit
Select this button to close the Maintenance window.
16.3 ISE Maintenance
16.3.1 Introduction
The ISE Maintenance feature provides maintenance commands for the ISE module. The
following maintenance procedures are included:
• Clean electrodes
• Clean electrode tubes
• Clean SIC/drain outlet
• Water prime
• Replace electrode
• Prime buffer solution
• Discharge waste fluid
• ISE module reset
The ISE maintenance is described in detail in the following pages.
16.3.2 ISE Maintenance Screen Overview

Select Utility-Maintenance-ISE Maintenance. The screen shows the ISE maintenance
commands that are frequently used. Operate according to the screen prompts.
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Figure 16.2 ISE Maintenance screen
Provides frequently-used maintenance commands of the ISE module. Select a maintenance
command button to start the maintenance procedure.
Online help
Online help information is provided for each ISE maintenance command. Select the icon
to the left of a maintenance command to show relevant instructions.
Exit
16.4 Scheduled Maintenance Log
16.4.1 Introduction
Scheduled maintenance procedures are determined by use of the components and frequency
of performance, and should be performed regularly by trained personnel to ensure reliable
performance and reduce unnecessary service calls. Read this section carefully prior to doing
the maintenance.
The Customize feature allows definition of maintenance procedures and configuration of
manufactured-/user-defined maintenance procedures for each maintenance frequency. The
Electronic Maintenance Log is provided enabling you to record comments and other
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important information of maintenance.

Most of the scheduled maintenance procedures are performed by executing maintenance
instructions, while the remaining part by manual operations. Perform the maintenance strictly
as instructed in this manual.
16.4.2 Maintenance Schedule

The scheduled maintenance procedures are divided into the following periods:
• Daily: 1 day
• Weekly: 8 days
• Two-week: 15 days
• Monthly: 31 days
• Three-month: 91 days
• Six-month: 181 days
• Other (As-needed/As-required)
The maintenance frequency is counted down from the date of performing. When the
countdown becomes 0, the corresponding maintenance procedure is highlighted in yellow. To
determine that a due maintenance procedure is due, check if the following items are displayed
in yellow background:
• Utility button on the main screen
• Maintenance tab
• Maintenance button
• Scheduled Maintenance tab
• Maintenance frequency tab
• Maintenance procedure
The maintenance information will not be lost when the operating software version is upgraded.
When new version software is installed to remove the system failure or fix the system, the
maintenance counter returns to 0 and restarts a countdown.
16.4.3 Scheduled Maintenance Procedures

Maintenance procedures vary from different maintenance frequencies. The maintenance
procedures described in this chapter are based on a complete configuration of the system. If
some modules are not equipped on your system, you have no need to perform relevant
maintenance.
Daily maintenance:
• Check probes/mixers
• Check wash wells
• Check sample/reagent syringes
• Check deionized water connection
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• Check waste tube connection

• Check concentrated/diluted wash solution
• Clean ISE electrodes
Weekly maintenance:
• Clean sample/reagent probes exterior
• Clean mixers
• Diluted wash
• Cuvette check
• Lamp check
Two-week maintenance:
Clean ISE tubes
Monthly maintenance:
• Clean wash wells
• Clean rotors
• Clean cuvette wash station
• Clean filter core
• Clean dust screens
Three-month maintenance:
• Replace sample/reagent syringe plunger assemblies
• Clean DI water tank
• Replace filter core
Six-month maintenance:
• Replace lamp
• Replace water inlet filter
Other (As-needed/As-required):
• Clean analyzer panels
• Clean sample carousel
• Clean sample probe interior
• Clean probe R1/R2 interior
• Replace sample probe
• Replace probe R1/R2
• Replace sample mixers
• Replace reagent mixers
• Remove air bubbles in syringes
• Clean cuvettes
• Replace cuvette
• Diluted wash probes/mixers
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• Clean sample injection cup and drain outlet

• Replace ISE electrode
• Water prime
• Store electrodes
Perform the scheduled maintenance according to the instruction in this chapter. Run a
calibration or quality control after performing the maintenance.
16.4.4 Maintenance Log Sheet

Refer to the following table for scheduled maintenance procedures you are supposed to
perform. Please copy it every month and place a check mark in relevant day column every
time after you performing maintenance.
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Table 16.4 Maintenance Log Sheet

Maintenance Log Sheet
Year Month Page 1 of 2
Daily Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 Check Probes/Mixers
2 Check Wash Wells
3 Check Sample/Reagent Syringes
4 Check Deionized Water Connection
5 Check Waste Tube Connection
Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash
6
Solution
7 Clean ISE Electrodes
Weekly Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Clean Sample/Reagent Probes
1
Exterior
2 Clean Mixers
3 Diluted Wash
4 Cuvette Check
5 Lamp Check
Two-Week Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 Clean ISE Tubes
Monthly Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 Clean Wash Wells
2 Clean Rotors
3 Clean Cuvette Wash Station
4 Clean Filter Core
5 Clean Dust Screens
Three-Month Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Replace Sample/Reagent Syringe
1
Plunger Assemblies
2 Clean DI Water Tank
3 Replace Filter Core
Six-Month Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 Replace Lamp
2 Replace Water Supply Filter
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Maintenance Log Sheet

Year Month Page 2 of 2
As-Required/As-Needed Maintenance 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
1 Clean Analyzer Panels
2 Clean Sample Carousel
3 Clean Sample Probe Interior
4 Clean Probe R1/R2 Interior
5 Replace Sample Probe
6 Replace Probe R1/R2
7 Replace sample mixers
8 Replace reagent mixers
9 Remove Air Bubbles
10 Clean Cuvettes
11 Replace Cuvettes
12 Diluted Wash Probes/Mixers
13 Clean SIC and Drain Outlet
14 Replace ISE Electrodes
15 Water Prime
16 Store Electrodes
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16.4.5 Scheduled Maintenance Screen Overview

The Scheduled Maintenance screen contains maintenance frequency tabs, maintenance
procedures, scroll bar, and function buttons. Select a tab to view the maintenance procedures
to be performed in the period. Choose a maintenance procedure, and then select function
buttons to access windows to execute an operation.
Figure 16.3 Scheduled Maintenance screen
Fields and buttons on the screen are introduced as follows.
Shows the preset and user-defined maintenance procedures for the current maintenance
frequency.
Select field
Choose a maintenance procedure and click on the corresponding Select checkbox. A tick
appears in the middle of the checkbox, which indicates the maintenance procedure is chosen.
Select the function buttons at the bottom of the screen to access a window or execute an
operation. To deselect a maintenance procedure, click on the Select checkbox again. The tick
inside the checkbox disappears, which indicates the maintenance procedure is deselected.
Property field
Shows how the maintenance procedure is defined. The Property includes two options: System
and User. System indicates that the maintenance procedure is defined by the manufacturer and
cannot be configured; User indicates that the maintenance is defined by user and can be
configured for each maintenance frequency.
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Operator field
Shows who performs the maintenance procedure, that is, the user ID currently logging on the
system.
Date Performed field

Shows the date confirmed by the operator on which the maintenance was performed. After
performing a maintenance procedure, mark the Select checkbox and select OK. The date is
refreshed and displayed as the current date. The system will restart the countdown of the
maintenance frequency from the current date.
Scroll bar
If all maintenance procedures of a period are not shown on the current screen, move the scroll
bar view more maintenance procedures.
Select All button

This function allows selection of all maintenance procedures currently available on the screen.
When the Select All button is selected, a tick appears in all Select checkboxes to the right of
the maintenance procedures. Choose the following buttons as needed:
• OK: allows the reviewal of the selected maintenance procedure and entering of the date
performed.
• Log: allows recording of comments and other important information of maintenance.
• History: provides a stored history record of maintenance performance with date and
operator for the procedure selected.
OK button
This function allows the reviewal of the selected maintenance procedure and entering of the
date performed. When the approving a maintenance procedure, the date of performance will
be displayed as the current date.
Log button
The electronic maintenance log function allows the recording of comments and other
important information of maintenance. Choose one or more maintenance procedures, and then
select the Log button. The Electronic Maintenance Log window shows. Input logs for the
procedure selected, and then select OK. Your input information will be applied to the selected
History button
This feature provides a stored history record of maintenance performance with date and
operator for the procedure selected. You are allowed to edit or delete a maintenance record.
Please note that only one maintenance procedure can be recalled for history performance at
one time.
1. Choose a maintenance procedure on the Scheduled Maintenance screen.
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2. Select History . The Maintenance Log window is displayed.
3. View all performance records of the selected maintenance procedure.
4. To edit a maintenance record:
• Mark the checkbox of the desired maintenance record.

• Select Edit.
• Modify the maintenance record.
• Select OK.
Only one maintenance record can be edited at one time.
5. To delete maintenance records:
• Mark the checkbox of one or more desired maintenance records.

• Select Delete.
• Select OK. The selected maintenance records are removed.
Customize button
The Customize function allows definition of new maintenance procedures and configuration
of manufactured-/user-defined maintenance procedures. User-defined maintenance procedures
can be deleted.
Select Customize on the Scheduled Maintenance screen. The Customize Maintenance
window is displayed.
To define a maintenance procedure:
• Select New.
• Enter the name of the new maintenance procedure.
• Select OK. The maintenance procedure is displayed in the Available Maintenance list.
• Use >> and << to configure or cancel user-defined maintenance procedures. The
property of a user-defined maintenance procedure is User.
• Select OK to save the configuration, or select Cancel to abort it.
To configure a maintenance procedure:
• Choose a maintenance frequency in the Schedule pull-down list.
• Choose a maintenance procedure in the Available Maintenance list. Move the vertical
scroll bar to view more maintenance procedures.
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• Select >>. The selected maintenance procedure appears in the Enabled Maintenance
list, and the relevant maintenance schedule screen will be refreshed automatically.
To remove a maintenance procedure:
• Choose a maintenance procedure in the Enabled Maintenance list.
• Select <<. The selected maintenance procedure is removed from the Enabled
Maintenance list and appears in the Available Maintenance list. The relevant
maintenance schedule screen will be refreshed automatically.
• Select OK to save the configuration, or select Cancel to abort it.
Delete button
The system allows deleting of maintenance procedures that will no longer be used. Only
user-defined rather than manufacturer-defined maintenance procedures can be deleted.
1. Choose a maintenance procedure on the Scheduled Maintenance screen.
2. Select Delete.
3. Select OK. The selected maintenance procedure is deleted. The Available
Maintenance list on the Customize Maintenance window is refreshed automatically.
Close
16.5.1 Introduction
The daily maintenance procedures should be performed everyday prior to measurements. The
maintenance for the biochemistry system is to check the sample probe, reagent probes, mixers,
wash wells, syringes, deionized water connection, waste connection, and concentrated wash
solution volume. The maintenance for the ISE module is to clean the electrodes in order to
remove the proteins and lipid remaining on their surfaces.
16.5.2 Check Probes/Mixers

Abnormal sample probe, reagent probe or mixer may influence the measurement performance
and result in inaccurate results. Prior to measurements everyday, check the sample probe and
reagent probes for stains and crystals, and check if the mixers cannot rotate normally. If the
above-mentioned abnormities exist, clean the probes and mixers immediately.
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Purpose
To check the sample probe and reagent probes for water dripping, stains and liquid flow
abnormities, and check if the mixers can rotate normally.
When to do
You are recommended to do this maintenance procedure everyday before starting the analysis.
System status
Make sure that the system status is Standby.
Precautions
Warning
The probes and mixers are sharp and vulnerable. To prevent injury and equipment damage,
exercise caution when working around the probes and mixers. Keep away from the probes and
mixers to avoid collision with them.
BIOHAZARD
Wear gloves and lab coat, and if necessary, goggles.
How to do
1. Open the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
2. Check the exterior of the probes/mixers for stains. If yes, perform the Clean Probes
Exterior or Clean Mixers procedure, and then proceed to the next step.
3. Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance- Biochemistry Maintenance.
4. Select Clean Probe Interior.
5. Select Continue.
6. Check the liquid flow of the sample probe and reagent probes. If the liquid flow is
sprayed out or does not come out vertically, the probe may be clogged. Perform the
Concentrated Wash Probes/Mixers procedure, and then check them again. If the
abnormity remains, perform the Clean Sample Probe Interior or Clean Probe R1/R2
Interior procedure. If the abnormity still remains, perform the Replace Sample Probe or
Replace Probe R1/R2 procedure, or contact a service engineer.
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Figure 16.4 Normal and abnormal liquid flows of sample probe and reagent probes
OK Error
7. If the abnormity is removed, select Done.
8. Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance, and then select Scheduled
Maintenance-Daily.
9. Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Check Probes/Mixers.
10.Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
11.Select Log, and then record commends and other important information for the
procedure.

13.Restore the protective shield.
16.5.3 Check Wash Wells

If the water flow in the wash wells is abnormal, probes and mixers cannot be cleaned
effectively and will influence the measurements. Prior to measurements everyday, check the
wash wells for blockage and stagnant water. If the above-mentioned abnormities exist, clean
the wash wells immediately.
Purpose
To check if the wash wells have a normal water flow.
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When to do
System status
Precautions
Warning
The probes and mixers are sharp and vulnerable. To prevent injury and equipment damage,
exercise caution when working around the probes and mixers.
BIOHAZARD
How to do
3. Select Prime Probe/Mixer.
4. Select Continue.
5. Observe the water flow of the probe/mixer wash wells, and check if the water reaches to
about 5mm of the probe/mixer from the tip. If it does, proceed to the next step; otherwise,
perform the Clean Wash Wells procedure.
6. Select Done.
Maintenance-Daily.
8. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Check Wash Wells.
9. Select OK to refresh the current date as the performance date.
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procedure.

16.5.4 Check Sample/Reagent Syringes

The sample syringe and reagent syringes are precise devices used to aspirate/dispense small
amount of sample and reagent. If the syringes leak, they cannot aspirate/dispense the correct
amount of sample or reagent, and may even be damaged. Prior to measurements everyday,
check the sample/reagent syringes for leak.
Purpose
To check the sample/reagent syringes for leak and air bubbles.
When to do
Materials required
Clean gauze
System status
Make sure that the system status is Incubation or Standby.
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Open the front door of the analyzer. You will see three syringes on the right of the
analyzer. They are, from left to right, sample syringe, reagent syringe 1 and reagent
syringe 2.
2. Check the T piece assembly and plunger guide cap for leak.
3. Use dry gauze to wipe the T piece, and then check if the gauze is moistened.
• If it is, tighten the T piece and then perform the Home command on the
Commands screen.
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• Check the T piece and plunger guide cap again. If the leak remains, check if the
washer inside the syringe connector is intact.
• If the washer is damaged, replace it with a new one; otherwise, replace the syringe.
4. Check the syringe interior for air bubbles. If yes, perform the following steps:
• Loosen counterclockwise the four retaining screws on top of the syringe, and then
remove the screws and the fixing blocks.
• Loosen counterclockwise the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe and then
remove it.
• Pull the plunger rod until it cannot move and push it quickly. Repeat the pull-push
action until the air bubbles inside the syringe are removed.
• Install the syringe on the bracket, and then tighten the fixing blocks and retaining
screws.
• Tighten clockwise the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe.
Maintenance-Daily.
7. Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Check Sample/Reagent Syringes.
9. Select Log, and then record commends and other important information for the
procedure.

16.5.5 Check Deionized Water

If the deionized water tubes are not connected properly, deionized water cannot be supplied
normally or leak may be caused, influencing the measurements.
Purpose
To check the DI water connection to ensure normal supply of DI water.
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When to do
System status
Make sure that the system status is Incubation or Standby.
How to do
1. Check if the DI water tube is properly connected to the water inlet on the rear panel of
the analyzer.
2. Check that the water tank or other water containers have sufficient deionized water.
3. Check that the tubes are not bent or folded or leaking.
4. Check that the water supply module is powered on.
16.5.6 Check Waste

If the waste tube is not connected properly or the high-concentration waste tank is full,
overflow may be caused, resulted in environmental contamination or cross contamination, or
even damaging the equipment. It is necessary to regularly check the waste tube connection
and the high-concentration waste tank.
Purpose
To check the waste tube connection and the high-concentration waste tank to prevent
overflow.
When to do
System status
Make sure that the system is powered off, or the system status is Incubation or Standby.
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
Dispose of the waste in accordance with your local or national guidelines for biohazard waste
disposal.
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How to do
1. Check if the waste drainage system works well, and make sure that the waste tube is not
bent or folded and the high-/low-concentration waste is drained properly.
2. Check that the waste tube is clear and not bent or folded. If it is, the waste may run over
the analyzer’s panel, or even damage the analyzer.
3. If leak remains after performing the above-stated steps, contact our customer service
16.5.7 Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash Solution

Insufficient concentrated wash solution may terminate the measurements. Prior to
measurements everyday, check the concentrated wash solution volume, and fill more, if
necessary.
For every 4,000 tests, the wash solution required is: 4000*2.4/50=192ml. A tank of
concentrated wash solution is 2L and can be used for analysis for 10 days. Please check and
refill the concentrated wash solution according to the consumption and tank volume.
Purpose
To check the concentrated wash solution volume to prevent measurements from being
terminated.
When to do
System status
Precautions
Warning
Concentrated wash solution is corrosive to human skins. Wear gloves and goggles while
checking the concentrated wash solution. In case your hand or clothes contact the wash
solution, wash them off with soap and water. If the wash solution spills into your eyes, rinse
them with water and consult an oculist.
CAUTION
When the system is Initializing, it may be diluting the concentrated wash solution. Do not try
to fill concentrated wash solution until the system status becomes Standby.
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How to do
1. Check the volume of the probe wash solution on the sample carousel and reagent
carousel. If necessary, fill more or replace the wash solution.
2. Open the front door of the analyzer and check the concentration wash solution. If
necessary, fill more or replace the wash solution.
4. Power on the analyzer and run the operating software.
5. Make sure that the system status is Incubation or Standby.
Maintenance-Daily.
7. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Check Concentrated/Diluted Wash
Solution.
procedure.
16.5.8 Clean Electrodes

When the ISE module finishes a great number of measurements, the proteins and lipid
contained in samples may remain on surfaces of the electrodes, influencing their measurement
performance. You should clean the electrodes regularly to ensure system performance. It will
take about 3 minutes to perform this procedure.
Purpose
To remove the proteins and lipid remaining on the electrode surfaces.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure after finishing all ISE tests of the day or
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before shutting down the system.
Materials required
ISE wash solution, 2ml sample tube
System status
Make sure that the status of both the biochemistry system and ISE module is Standby.
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
The wash solution may hurt your eyes and skins. Exercise caution while using the wash
solution. If your eyes contact the wash solution, rinse them off with fresh water and consult a
doctor.
CAUTION
Please use consumables recommended by our company. Use of other consumables may
degrade the system performance.
How to do
1. Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance- ISE Maintenance.
2. Choose Clean Electrode. The maintenance guide window shows.
5. Fill a 2ml sample tube with 200μl ISE wash solution, and then load it to position D4
(No.139) on the sample carousel.
4. Select Continue. The system starts cleaning the ISE electrodes.
5. Select Done.
Maintenance-Daily.
7. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean ISE Electrodes.
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procedure.
16.6 Weekly Maintenance
16.6.1 Clean Sample/Reagent Probes Exterior

The sample probe and reagent probes often dirty on their surfaces, causing carryover between
samples or reagents and resulting in inaccurate results. You are recommended to perform this
procedure every week.
Purpose
To clean the exterior of the sample probe and reagent probes to prevent cross contamination.
When to do
This procedure should be performed on weekly basis.
Materials required
2 pieces of clean gauze, ethanol, deionized water
System status
Precautions
Warning
when working around the probes. If the probe is bent or damaged, replace it immediately;
otherwise, unreliable results may be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
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How to do
2. Choose Probe/Mixer/Wash Well. The maintenance guide window shows.
4. Rotate the probe arm to move the probe to a position convenient for cleaning, and then
use gauze soaked with ethanol to gently wipe the probe exterior. Clean the probe tip until
it becomes clear without stain.
Do not pull the probe vertically to prevent probe damage.
5. Use gauze moistened with deionized water to clear the ethanol on the probe.
6. Select Continue.
7. Select Done. The system resets the probe automatically.
8. Restore the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
Maintenance-Weekly.
10.Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Sample/Reagent Probes Exterior.
procedure.
16.6.2 Clean Mixers

The mixers often dirty on their surfaces, causing carryover between samples or reagents and
resulting in inaccurate results. You are recommended to perform this procedure every week.
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Purpose
To clean the sample mixers and reagent mixers to prevent cross contamination.
When to do
This procedure should be performed on weekly bases.
Materials required
2 pieces of clean gauze, ethanol, deionized water
System status
Precautions
Warning
Exercise caution while working around the mixer. If it is bent or damaged, replace it
immediately; otherwise, unreliable results may be obtained.
BIOHAZARD
How to do
2. Choose Probe/Mixer/Wash Well.
3. Select Continue.
4. Open the upper protective shield of the analyzer, and then rotate the reagent mixer arm to
remove the three mixers.
5. Open the back protective shield of the analyzer, and then rotate the reagent mixer arm to
remove the three mixers.
6. Use clean gauze soaked with ethanol to wipe the surface of each mixer until the mixer is
clean.
7. Install the mixers by inserting them from the top of the arm. Rotate each mixer to make it
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better contact the hole on the arm.
8. Select Continue.
9. Select Done. The system resets the mixers automatically. Check that all mixers are
installed correctly.
10.Restore the upper and back protective shields of the analyzer.

11.Select Utility-Maintenance-Maintenance, and then select Scheduled
Maintenance-Weekly.
12.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Mixers.

procedure.
16.6.3 Diluted Wash

Diluted wash is to clean the sample probe, reagent probes, mixers, reaction cuvettes and wash
station by using the concentrated wash solution, with the aim of eliminating carryover and
preventing waste from leaving in the waste tubes. It will take about 30 minutes to perform this
procedure.
Purpose
To eliminate cross contamination among the sample probe, reagent probes, mixers, cuvettes
and wash station, and prevent waste from leaving in the waste tubes.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure on weekly basis or when the equipment is to
be stored for a long time.
Materials required
Concentrated wash solution manufactured by our company
System status
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How to do
2. Place 62ml concentrated wash solution in position D1 and D2 of the reagent carousel and
D3 on the front panel.
4. Choose Diluted Wash.
5. Confirm if cuvette check is needed after the diluted wash. If it is, mark the checkbox in
front of Perform Cuvette Check.
6. Select Continue to continue, or select Exit to abort the diluted wash.
7. The system starts cleaning the sample probe, reagent probes, mixers, cuvettes and wash
station. To terminate the clean process, select Stop.
8. Perform the cuvette check procedure. Refer to 16.6.4 Cuvette Check (page 16-32) for
details.
9. Select Done.
10.Restore the upper protective shield of the analyzer.

Maintenance-Weekly.
12.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Diluted Wash.

procedure.
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16.6.4 Cuvette Check

After being used for a long time, the reaction cuvettes may have proteins or other stains left
inside of them that are difficult to remove and will influence the light transmittance of the
cuvettes. If the cuvettes are polluted or scratched or damaged, the light transmittance will be
affected, threatening the accuracy and stability of the results. Check the reaction cuvettes
regularly to avoid unwanted results. It will take about 20 minutes to perform this procedure.
Purpose
To check if the reaction cuvettes are polluted and the light transmittance is decreased in order
to prevent unreliable test results.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure on weekly basis or after replacing/cleaning
the reaction cuvettes.
System status
Prior to performing the maintenance, make sure that the system has been power on for over 10
minutes and the system status is Standby. Check if the reaction carousel has a cuvette for each
position. If not, load cuvettes.
Precautions
NOTE
When a cuvette is deemed dirty, clean or replace it immediately, and then perform the cuvette
check again.
Stains inside cuvettes will influence the photometric measurement. You are recommended to
perform the Cuvette Check after finishing the Concentrated Wash procedure.
How to do
2. Choose Cuvette Check.
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Figure 16.5 Cuvette check guide
3. Make sure that the lamp has been turned on for over 10 minutes. Select Continue and
then select Start. When finishing the check, the system refreshes the cuvette status based
on the check results. Record the cuvettes highlighted in red and perform the Clean
Cuvettes procedure. Refer to 16.11.10 Clean Cuvettes (page 16-80) for details. To abort
the cuvette check, select Stop.
Figure 16.6 Cuvette status
The screen shows all cuvettes and highlights the dirty cuvettes with special color:
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• No color indication: normal cuvette

• Red: dirty cuvette
4. Select Result. The Cuvette Check Results window appears and shows the latest
check result of the 165 cuvettes at all wavelengths.

Figure 16.7 Cuvette check results
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5. Choose a cuvette in the result list. The Cuvette Status window pops up.
Figure 16.8 Last and current cuvette check results
Choose the following buttons as needed:

• |<: to view the first cuvette.
• <: to view the previous cuvette.
• >: to view the next cuvette.
• >|: to view the last cuvette.
• Print: to print the results currently displayed on the screen.
• Exit: to close the Cuvette Status window.
6. Select Exit to close the Cuvette Check window.
Maintenance-Weekly.
8. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Cuvette Check.
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procedure.
16.6.5 Lamp Check

Decreased light intensity and stability of the lamp will directly influence the accuracy and
repeatability of the results. Check the lamp regularly, or if necessary, replace it. The Lamp
Check procedure provides detection of too strong or too weak light intensity. The lamp status
will be provided through an alarm message or prompt message.
Purpose
To check the light intensity by measuring absorbance of 5 cuvettes and help you determine
whether to replace the lamp.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure on weekly basis or after replacing the lamp.
System status
Prior to performing the maintenance, make sure that the system has been power on for over 10
minutes and the system status is Standby.
Precautions
NOTE
Before checking the lamp, perform the Cuvette Check procedure and replace or clean the dirty
cuvettes; otherwise, the lamp check results are unreliable.
To ensure the photometer’s measurement performance, replace the lamp in the case of weak
light intensity.
How to do
2. Choose Lamp Check. The following window appears.
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Figure 16.9 Lamp check guide
3. Make sure that the lamp has been turned on for over 10 minutes. Select Continue and
then select Start. When finishing the check, the system displays the results and refreshes
the lamp status. To abort the lamp check, select Stop.
Figure 16.10 Last and current lamp check results
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On the left of the screen shows the absorbance at each wavelength in the current lamp
check; on the right of the screen shows that of the previous lamp check. By checking the
results of the previous and current lamp check, you may understand the status of the
lamp.
4. If the Current Status field shows Normal, it indicates that the lamp’s light intensity
satisfies the requirements of measurement; if it shows Weak in red, it indicates that the
lamp has insufficient light intensity.
5. If an alarm occurs during the check, operate as follows:
• If the alarm indicates the lamp is off, check if the lamp has been turn on. If not,
manually turn on the lamp; if yes, contact our customer service department or your
local distributor.
• If the alarm indicates light intensity too strong, contact our customer service
• If the alarm indicates light intensity weak, select Replace to replace the lamp. For
more information, refer to 16.10.1 Replace Lamp (page 16-58).
• Print: to print the lamp check results currently available on the screen.
• Exit: to close the window.
7. Select Done to close the Lamp Check window.
Maintenance-Weekly.
9. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Lamp Check.

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16.7 Two-Week Maintenance
16.7.1 Clean ISE Tubes

The electrode tubes should be cleaned regularly with ISE wash solution to remove the stains
inside of them. It will take about 30 minutes to perform this procedure.
Purpose
To remove the stains from the tubes.
When to do
Clean the electrode tubes with the following frequency based on the number of
measurements:
• If less than 100 samples are analyzed every month, perform the procedure every 2 weeks.
• If no less than 100 samples are analyzed every month, perform the procedure every
week.
• If no less than 500 samples are analyzed every month, perform the procedure every 3
days.
Materials required
ISE wash solution, pipette, Philips-head screwdriver, and spacer
System status
Make sure that the status of the ISE module is Standby.
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
How to do
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2. Choose Clean Tube.
4. Open the cover of the ISE module on the analyzer’s front panel.
5. Remove the stainless steel plate on the ISE module.
6. Use the spacer to replace the Na, K, Cl and Ref electrodes.
7. Remove the spacer cap and use the pipette to dispense 5ml wash solution into the spacer.
8. Tighten the spacer cap.
9. Select Continue. The system starts cleaning the electrode tubes.
10.When the cleaning is finished, remove the spacer and reinstall the Na, K, Cl and
Reference electrodes.
11.Select Continue. The system cleans the electrode tubes again.

12.When the cleaning is complete, select Done.
13.Restore the upper protective shield of the analyzer, the stainless steel plate and the
module cover.
Maintenance-Two Week.
15.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean ISE Tubes.
procedure.
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16.8 Monthly Maintenance
16.8.1 Clean Wash Wells

When the system is used for a long time, waste and dust may accumulate in the wash wells
and block them. Clean the wash wells every month to keep them clean and smooth.
Purpose
To remove the waste and dust from the 5 wash wells (probe R1, probe R2, sample probe,
sample mixers and reagent mixers).
When to do
This procedure should be performed on monthly basis.
Materials required
Cotton swabs and sodium hypochlorite solution (NaClO)
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
4. Select Continue.
5. Rotate the same probe, reagent probes and mixers to keep them away from the wash
wells.
6. Use clean cotton swabs moistened with NaClO to clean the wash wells.
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7. Select Continue. The system starts cleaning the probes and mixers.
8. Check if the wash wells have a normal water flow.
9. Select Done. The system resets the probes and mixers automatically.
Maintenance-Monthly.
11.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Wash Wells.
procedure.
16.8.2 Clean Rotors

Clean the rotors of the sample probe, reagent probes and mixers to eliminate noise and
fraying.
Purpose
Clean the rotors of the probes and mixers to minimize noise and fraying due to movement.
When to do
Materials required
Clean gauze
System status
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Precautions
Warning
The probe and mixer tip are sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury,
exercise caution when working around the probes and mixers.
BIOHAZARD
Dispose of the used gauze in accordance with your local or national guidelines for biohazard
waste disposal.
How to do
4. Select Continue.
5. Use clean gauze to wipe the rotors while pulling them up and down.
6. Select Done. The system resets the probes and mixers automatically.
8. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Rotors.
procedure.
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16.8.3 Clean Wash Station

Clean the wash station regularly to prevent waste from accumulating on it.
Purpose
To clean the cuvette wash station in order to avoid waste buildup and cross contamination.
When to do
Materials required
Gauze, ethanol, deionized water, waste container (large beaker)
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
waste disposal.
How to do
1. Open the back protective shield of the analyzer.
2. Remove the cuvette wash station and use ethanol-moistened gauze to wipe the wash
probes.
3. Use gauze moistened with deionized water to clear the ethanol on the wash probes.
4. Restore the wash station.
6. Choose Auto Clean and Prime. The maintenance guide window shows. Select
Continue.
7. When the cleaning and priming are finished, select Done.
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8. Restore the back protective shield of the analyzer.
10.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Cuvette Wash Station.
procedure.
16.8.4 Clean Filter Core

Clean the filter core every month to prevent accumulation of foreign matters and improve the
water quality.
Purpose
To clean the filter core in order to prevent accumulation of foreign matters and improve the
water quality.
When to do
Materials required
Tube brush or ultrasound cleaner
System status
How to do
2. Choose Filter/Water Tank, and then select Continue.
3. Open the front door of the analyzer. The DI water filter appears in front of you.
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4. Put a water container below the filter.
5. Press the filter, loosen the filter cap and remove the filter core. Use a tube brush to clean
the filter core’s surface, or put it in an ultrasound cleaner for 10 minutes.

Figure 16.11 Remove deionized water filter core
Press the
filter Loosen the
filter cap
Filte
Remove
the filter
core
6. Remove the filter core on the inlet tube of the water tank. Use a tube brush to clean the
filter core’s surface, or put it in an ultrasound cleaner for 10 minutes.
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Figure 16.12 Remove filter core of deionized water tank
Pull out the tank a

little.
Press here to remove

the connector
Remove the 2
tubes
Filter
core
Filter in the
inlet tube
Water tank
filter
7. Restore the filter core according to the above-mentioned steps in reversed order.
8. Select Continue. The system starts priming the tubes with deionized water.
9. When the priming is complete, select Done.
11.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Filter Core.
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procedure.
16.8.5 Clean Dust Screens

Dust may accumulate on the dust screens when the instrument is used for a long time,
influencing the ventilation and heat elimination effects. It is necessary to clean the dust
screens regularly.
Purpose
To clean the dust screens to ensure good ventilation.
When to do
Materials required
Suction cleaner, hair brush and fresh water
System status
Make sure that the analyzer main power is off.
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Precautions
NOTE
Use a suction cleaner to clean the dust screens while keeping them uninstalled, or use a hair
brush and fresh water to clean the dust screens after removing them from the analyzer.
Do not reinstall the dust screens until they are dry completely.
Install the dust screens correctly to avoid gaps.
To clean the dust screens by knocking them at solid ground, find an appropriate place, hold
the dust screens by the strengthening rib, and then carefully knock them at the ground. See the
figure below:
Strengthening rib
How to do
1. Switch off the analyzer’s main power.
2. Open the front door of the analyzer and remove the dust screens.
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Figure 16.13 Dust screens
Dust screens
Figure 16.14 Remove dust screens
Upwards
Upwards
Inwards
Inwards
Upwards
Outwards
3. Use the suction cleaner, or hair brush and fresh water to clean the dust screens, and then
dry them in air.
4. Reinstall the dust screens when they are dry.
6. Power on the analyzer and run the operating software.
7. Make sure that the system status is Incubation or Standby.
9. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean Dust Screens.
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procedure.
16.9 Three-Month Maintenance
16.9.1 Replace Syringe Plunger Assembly

The sample syringe and reagent syringes have a limited life span, and when due, may have
leak or other phenomena causing inaccurate aspirating/dispensing and resulting in unreliable
results. Please replace the syringe plunger assembly in every 3 months.
Purpose
To replace the syringe plunger assembly to ensure optimal measuring performance.
When to do
Perform this procedure when the syringe is due, or has leak or other abnormal phenomena.
Materials required
Deionized water, beaker, and syringe plunger assembly
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Prepare a new syringe plunger assembly and washer, put the plunger head in the
deionized water beaker to remove air from the syringe, and then moisten the washer in
the deionized water.
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3. Choose Replace Syringe. The maintenance guide window pops up. Choose a syringe to
replace and then select Continue.
4. Open the front door of the analyzer. You will see three syringes on the right of the
analyzer. They are, from left to right, sample syringe, reagent syringe 1 and reagent
syringe 2. See the figure below.
Figure 16.15 Sample syringe and reagent syringes
T piece
Fixing block
7.5 scales 15 scales
Retaining screw
Plunger
guide cap
Retaining
screw
5. Loosen counterclockwise the four retaining screws on top of the syringe, and then
6. Loosen counterclockwise the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe and then
remove it.
7. Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe connector with the other hand. Loosen
the syringe counterclockwise and then remove the washer.
8. Loosen the plunger guide cap counterclockwise, hold the plunger head and pull it
slightly to remove the plunger assembly from the syringe.
9. Insert the plunger head of the new plunger assembly into the bottom of the syringe, and
then tighten the retaining screw to fix the plunger head.
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10.Soak the new syringe connector in the deionized water beak, pull the plunger head to
aspirate half syringe of deionized water, and then push the plunger head to remove the
air.
11.If there is no washer inside the T piece, put the new washer in the T piece. Hold the T
piece with one hand and the syringe connector with the other hand, and then screw the T
piece clockwise.
12.Install the syringe on the bracket.

13.Install the fixing blocks and 4 retaining screws while having the retaining screws not
tightened.
14.Align the plunger head to the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe, and then
tighten clockwise the retaining screw.
15.Pinch the plunger guide cap to adjust the syringe height. For the sample syringe, make
the syringe head over the upper fixing block for 7.5 scales; for the reagent syringes,
make the syringe head over the upper fixing block for 15 scales.
16.Tighten the four retaining screws on the fixing blocks.

17.After finishing the replacement, select Continue. The system resets the syringe unit.
Check if the new syringe has leak. If it does, perform the Check Sample/Reagent
Syringes procedure to check the syringe.
18.Close the front door of the analyzer.

Maintenance-Three-Month.
20.Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Replace Sample/Reagent Syringe
Plunger Assemblies.

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procedure.
16.9.2 Clean DI Water Tank

Stains will remain in the deionized water tank when it is used for a long time and may
influence the cleaning effects of the system.
Purpose
To clean the deionized water tank to ensure good cleaning performance of the system.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure every 3 months.
Materials required
Water container
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
3. Open the front door of the analyzer. You will see the deionized water tank as shown in
the figure below.
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Figure 16.16 Deionized water tank
DI water tank
4. Remove the quick connector from the outlet of the water tank, and then pull the water
tank outwards for a little to expose its opening.
5. Put a water container below the outlet of the DI water tank; insert another normally open
quick connector into the outlet to drain water into the water container. When the DI
water tank is emptied, proceed to the next step. Or you may close the outlet with a solid
plug, take out the water tank completely, and then empty it by inclining it. Choose this
method if there is little water inside the DI water tank.
6. Remove the tubes from the tank inlet, disconnect the liquid level floater signal cable
from the right panel of the water tank, take out the water tank completely, and then
remove the liquid level floater. Perform this step according to the figure below.
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Figure 16.17 Remove deionized water tank
Floater signal cable
Outlet connector.
Press to drain water
7. Clean the water tank repeatedly with deionized water.
8. Insert the floater into the connector on rear panel of the water tank, connect the backflow
tube to the water tank, connect the floater signal cable and water supply tube to the water
tank according to the labels on it, and then place the water tank in the cabinet of the
analyzer.
9. Select Continue. The system automatically primes the deionized water tubes.
10.Take away the water container and close the front door of the analyzer.
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12.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean DI Water Tank.
procedure.
16.9.3 Replace Filter Core

The filter will be worn out after being used for a long time. Replace the filter core every 3
months to ensure good filtering effects.
Purpose
To replace the filter core and ensure good filtering effects.
When to do
Materials required
2 new filter cores
System status
How to do
3. Remove the deionized water filter core and water tank filter core according to the Clean
Filter Core procedure.
4. Put the new filter core in the filter and reinstall the filter.
5. Select Continue. The system starts priming the deionized water tubes.
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6. When the replacement is complete, select Done.
8. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Filter Core.
procedure.
16.10 Six-Month Maintenance
16.10.1 Replace Lamp

An aged lamp will has its energy decreased and influence the measurement accuracy. Failed
lamp will make measurements impossible. To ensure the optimal performance of the system,
replace the lamp regularly. Every time after you replacing the lamp, if the light intensity is
insufficient, replace the lamp immediately. It will take about 10 minutes to perform this
procedure.
Purpose
To ensure that the lamp works normally.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure every 6 months or when you find that the
lamp does not satisfy the requirements after performing the Lamp Check.
Materials required
New lamp, Philips-head screwdriver, cotton or antistatic gloves
System status
Make sure that the system status is Standby or Failure.
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Precautions
NOTE
Too hot lamp may burn you. Do not replace the lamp until it gets cool.
Do not touch the light entrance on the lamp housing or the lens in front of the lamp. In case
the light entrance is dirty, use cotton swabs moistened with absolute ethanol to clean it.
CAUTION
How to do
2. Choose Replace Lamp. The maintenance guide window pops up. Select Continue.
3. Make sure that the lamp has cooled down for 5 minutes, and then select Continue.
4. Remove the cover plate of the lamp on the front panel of the analyzer.
5. Wear a pair of cotton or antistatic gloves, loosen the nuts on the cable terminals, and then
remove the O-ring connectors from the terminals.

Figure 16.18 Remove lamp cables
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6. Loosen the retaining screw on the left side of the lamp.
Figure 16.19 Remove retaining screw
7. Remove the lamp from the lamp housing.
Figure 16.20 Remove lamp
8. Hold the new lamp on its handle with its flat side facing the reaction disk and insert the
lamp into the lamp housing. Make sure that the screw holes on the lamp base are aligned
to the counterparts on the lamp housing.
NOTE
After inserting the lamp into the lamp housing and tightening the retaining screws, check
if there is space between the lamp base and the lamp housing. If there is, reinstall the
lamp according to step 6 to 8.
9. Install the retaining screw, O-ring connectors, cable terminal nuts and lamp cover plate
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according to step 5 in the reversed order.
10.Select Continue.
11.When the lamp is incubated, select Done.
Perform the Lamp Check procedure to ensure the new lamp works well. For more
information, refer to 16.6.5 Lamp Check (page 16-36).
Maintenance-Six-Month.
13.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Lamp.

procedure.
16.10.2 Replace Water Inlet Filter

When the water inlet filter is used for a long period, it may be blocked, influencing the
filtering effects. Replace the water inlet filter every 6 months.
Purpose
To replace the water inlet filter to ensure the good filtering effects.
When to do
Materials required
New water inlet filter
System status
How to do
1. Check that the system is powered off, or the system status is Incubation or Standby.
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2. Turn off the power switch of the water unit or other water supply equipment.
3. Place a water container below the water inlet filter, and then loosen the air vent on the
filter to release pressure from the inlet tube.
4. Loosen the two tube clamps on the two ends of the old filter, remove the inlet tube, and
then cut off about 15-20mm from the tube.
5. Connect the new filter with the inlet tube and then tighten the tube clamps.
6. Turn on the power switch of the water unit or other water supply equipment. Observe the
new filter for over 1 minute and make sure that no leaks occur.
Maintenance-Six-Month.
8. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Water Inlet Filter.
procedure.
16.11 As-Needed/As-Required Maintenance
16.11.1 Clean Analyzer Panels

The analyzer and computer are often accessed and easily get dirty. To keep a good operating
environment and minimize the biohazards, clean the components that are often accessed, such
as analyzer panel, carousel cover, touchscreen, keyboard, etc.
Purpose
To clean the analyzer panels, carousel covers, touchscreen and keyboard.
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When to do
Perform this procedure when dust or other stains are found on the components.
Materials required
Clean gauze, neutral wash solution, and deionized water
System status
Make sure that the system status is not Running.
Precautions
Warning
Do not spill liquid on the analyzer. Liquid ingression may cause equipment damage.
BIOHAZARD
waste disposal.
How to do
1. Make sure that the system is not running tests, and then open the protective shield.
2. Use clean gauze moistened with ethanol to clean the analyzer panels and carousel covers.
3. Use wash solution to clean the touchscreen and keyboard.
4. Restore the protective shield.
16.11.2 Clean Sample Carousel

When samples are sprayed into the sample compartment, or dusts accumulate inside the
compartment, clean them immediately in order to minimize the risks of cross contamination.
Purpose
To clean the sample carousel assembly to ensure clear operating environment and eliminate
the risks of cross contamination.
When to do
Perform this procedure when samples are spilled into the sample compartment or dust is
found inside of it.
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Materials required
Clean gauze, deionized water, ethanol, and cotton swabs
System status
Make sure that the system status is Stopped or Standby.
Precautions
Warning
Do not spill water or ethanol into the sample compartment to prevent equipment damage.
BIOHAZARD
waste disposal.
How to do
1. Make sure that the system is in Stopped or Standby status.
2. Remove the sample carousel cover and sample carousel, and then store them properly.
3. Use clean gauze soaked with deionized water or ethanol to clean the interior of the
sample compartment and exterior of the sample refrigeration chamber. If necessary, you
can use gauze moistened with neutral wash solution.
4. Use clean gauze to clean the bar code reader window inside the sample compartment. If
necessary, you can use gauze soaked with ethanol or deionized water. Make sure that
there is no trace or dust left on the glass.
5. Use clean gauze soaked with deionized water or ethanol to clean the reagent carousel,
and then use cotton swabs dipped with ethanol to clean the reagent positions.
6. Install the sample carousel and the carousel cover.
16.11.3 Clean Sample Probe Interior

The sample probe, once blocked, cannot aspirate or dispense sample correctly. When you find
that the sample probe is clogged and cannot aspirate or dispense sample, or when the sample
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probe is detected with abnormal liquid flow through the Check

Probes/Mixers maintenance, perform this procedure to solve the problems.
Purpose
To clean the interior of the sample probe and avoid clogging.
When to do
Perform this procedure when you find that the sample probe is clogged and cannot aspirate or
dispense sample, or when the sample probe is detected with abnormal liquid flow through the
Check Probes/Mixers maintenance.
Materials required
Unclogging device, small slot-head screwdriver, small Philips-head screwdriver, beaker,
deionized water, and thread syringe
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Recall the maintenance logs and check if the sample probe has been removed and
reinstalled for 3 times. If it has, prepare a new washer and moisten it with deionized
water. Store the washer properly to avoid being lost.
3. Choose Clean/Replace Probe. The maintenance guide window pops up. Select
Continue.
4. Grab the lower parts of the arm cover and pull them slightly from the opposite directions;
remove the cover from the arm base.
5. Press the circuit board with one hand and unplug the tube connector with the other hand,
and then use a small slot-head screwdriver to loosen the earthing wire on the sample
probe.
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6. Use a small screwdriver to remove the retaining screw from the sample probe and take
out the spring.
7. While holding the connector on the sample probe with one hand, unscrew the tube
connector counterclockwise with the other hand until the tube connector is disconnected.
Remove the tube from the sample probe.
Exercise caution to prevent the washer from dropping out. If the washer drops out, store
it in a clear place for later installation. To replace the washer, take it out from the tube
connector.
8. Remove the sample probe. See the figure below.
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Figure 16.21 Remove sample probe
Liquid level
detection board
connector
Retaining
Earthing wire screw
and
spring
Keep the
washer steady Washer
9. Connect the unclogging device to the sample probe, fill the syringe with deionized water
and then connect it to the unclogging device. Put the sample probe inside the beaker
while keeping the probe tip not contacting the beaker. Push the syringe to rinse the
interior of the sample probe. Repeat this step for 10 times.
If the syringe plunger leaks and the sample probe cannot be unclogged due to serious
blockage, replace the sample probe.
10.When continuous water flow comes out of the sample probe in the same direction with
the probe, it indicates the cleaning procedure is finished successfully. Remove the
unclogging device.
11.Insert the sample probe downwards into the hole on the probe arm while aligning the
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screw hole on the probe plate to the rod inside the arm.
12.To replace the washer, remove the old one from the tube connector and install the new
one. Connect the tube connector to the sample probe and then tighten it.
13.Fix the earthing wire of the sample probe to the earthing terminal inside the arm;
connect the probe connector to the liquid level detection board.
14.Sleeve the spring on the rod and tighten the retaining screw. Pay attention to the spring
direction and make the thread opening face downwards.
15.Pinch the sample probe by the part near the probe arm. Push the sample probe upwards
and then release it to check if the spring works well.
• If it does, proceed to the next step.

• If not, check if the spring is clamped or fixed too tightly.
16.Select Continue. When the analyzer is powered on, check if the No.D2 LED indicator
on the circuit board inside the probe arm is lit.
• If it is, the liquid level detection system is normal.

• If not, contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
17.Install the probe arm cover properly until you hear a click.

• It not, it indicates that the arm cover is not installed correctly. Reinstall the arm
cover and check the spring until it can move freely.
19.Select Done. The system resets the sample probe automatically. Check if the water flow
coming out of the sample probe is continuous and in the same direction as the probe. If it
is not, perform the Check Probes/Mixers procedure to troubleshoot the problems.
Maintenance-Other.
21.Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Sample Probe Interior.
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procedure.
16.11.4 Clean Probe R1/R2 Interior

The reagent probes, once blocked, cannot aspirate or dispense reagent correctly. It is
necessary to clean the reagent probes interior at times.
Purpose
To clean the interior of the reagent probes and avoid clogging.
When to do
Perform this procedure when you find that a reagent probe is clogged and cannot aspirate or
dispense sample, or when a reagent probe is detected with abnormal liquid flow through the
Check Probes/Mixers maintenance.
Materials required
Unclogging device, small slot-head screwdriver, small Philips-head screwdriver, beaker,
deionized water, and thread syringe
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Recall the maintenance logs and check if the reagent probe has been removed and
reinstalled for 3 times. If it has, prepare a new washer and moisten it with deionized
water. Store the washer properly to avoid being lost.
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Continue.
4. Clean the reagent probe by referring to step 4 to 19 in 16.11.3 Clean Sample Probe
Interior.
Maintenance-Other.
6. Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Clean Probe R1/R2 Interior.
procedure.
16.11.5 Replace Sample Probe

Replace the sample probe when it is damaged and cannot be repaired, or blocked seriously, or
bent.
Purpose
To replace the sample probe.
When to do
Perform this procedure when the sample probe is damaged and cannot be repaired due to the
following causes, such as serious blockage, or bending.
Materials required
Small slot-head screwdriver, small Philips-head screwdriver, and new sample probe
System status
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Precautions
Warning
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Prepare the new sample probe. Recall the maintenance logs and check if the sample
probe has been removed and reinstalled for 3 times. If it has, prepare a new washer and
moisten it with deionized water. Store the washer properly to avoid being lost.
Continue.
4. Grab the lower parts of the arm cover and pull them slightly from the opposite directions;
remove the cover from the arm base.
5. Press the circuit board with one hand and unplug the tube connector with the other hand,
and then use a small slot-head screwdriver to loosen the earthing wire on the sample
probe.
6. Use a small screwdriver to remove the retaining screw from the sample probe and take
out the spring.
7. While holding the connector on the sample probe with one hand, unscrew the tube
connector counterclockwise with the other hand until the tube connector is disconnected.
Remove the tube from the sample probe.
Exercise caution to prevent the washer from dropping out. If the washer drops out, store
it in a clear place for later installation. To replace the washer, take it out from the tube
connector.
8. Remove the sample probe. See the figure below.
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Figure 16.22 Remove sample probe
Liquid level
detection board
connector
Retaining
Earthing wire screw
and
spring
Keep the
washer steady Washer
9. Insert the sample probe downwards into the hole on the probe arm while aligning the
screw hole on the probe plate to the rod inside the arm.
10.To replace the washer, remove the old one from the tube connector and install the new
one. Connect the tube connector to the sample probe and then tighten it.
11.Fix the earthing wire of the sample probe to the earthing terminal inside the arm;
connect the probe connector to the liquid level detection board.
12.Sleeve the spring on the rod and tighten the retaining screw. Pay attention to the spring
direction and make the thread opening face downwards.
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• If not, check if the spring is clamped or fixed too tightly.
14.Select Continue. When the analyzer is powered on, check if the No.D2 LED indicator
on the circuit board inside the probe arm is lit.
• If it is, the liquid level detection system is normal.

• If not, contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
15.Install the probe arm cover properly until you hear a click.
16.Select Done. The system resets the sample probe automatically. Check if the water flow
coming out of the sample probe is continuous and in the same direction as the probe. If it
is not, perform the Check Probes/Mixers procedure to troubleshoot the problems.
Maintenance-Other.
18.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Sample Probe.
procedure.
16.11.6 Replace Probe R1/R2

Replace the reagent probes when they are damaged and cannot be repaired, or blocked
seriously, or bent.
Purpose
To replace the probe R1/R2.
Materials required
Small slot-head screwdriver, small Philips-head screwdriver, and new reagent probes
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System status
Precautions
Warning
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Prepare the new reagent probe. Recall the maintenance logs and check if the reagent
probe has been removed and reinstalled for 3 times. If it has, prepare a new washer and
moisten it with deionized water. Store the washer properly to avoid being lost.
Continue.
4. Replace the reagent probe by referring to step 4 to 19 in 16.11.5 Replace Sample Probe
(page 16-70).
Maintenance-Other.
6. Mark the Select checkbox to the right of Replace Probe R1/R2.
procedure.
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16.11.7 Replace Sample Mixers

Replace the sample mixers when they are bent or damaged and cannot be repaired.
Purpose
Replace the sample mixers.
When to do
Perform this procedure when the sample mixers are damaged and cannot be repaired.
Materials required
Ethanol, clean gauze, new sample mixers
System status
Precautions
Warning
The mixer tips are sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise caution
when working around the mixers.
BIOHAZARD
How to do
2. Choose Probe/Mixer/Wash Well. The maintenance guide window pops up. Select
Continue.
The mixers return to the wash position and the mixer motors are powered off.
3. Open the rear protective shield of the analyzer.
4. Take out the mixers from the sample mixer assembly.
5. Prepare new mixers, and then use clean gauze soaked with ethanol to clean the surface of
each mixer.
6. Install the new mixers from the top of the mixer arms. Rotate each mixer to make it
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7. Restore the rear protective shield of the analyzer.
8. Select Continue.
9. Select Done. The mixers are homed automatically.
Maintenance-Other.
11.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Sample Mixers.
procedure.
16.11.8 Replace Reagent Mixers

Replace the reagent mixers when they are bent or damaged and cannot be repaired.
Purpose
Replace the reagent mixers.
When to do
Perform this procedure when the reagent mixers are damaged and cannot be repaired.
Materials required
Ethanol, clean gauze, new reagent mixers
System status
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Precautions
Warning
The mixer tips are sharp and may cause puncture wounds. To prevent injury, exercise caution
when working around the mixers.
BIOHAZARD
How to do
2. Choose Probe/Mixer/Wash Well. The maintenance guide window pops up. Select
Continue.
The mixers return to the wash position and the mixer motors are powered off.
3. Open the rear protective shield of the analyzer.
4. Take out the mixers from the reagent mixer assembly.
5. Prepare new mixers, and then use clean gauze soaked with ethanol to clean the surface of
each mixer.
6. Install the new mixers from the top of the mixer arms. Rotate each mixer to make it
7. Restore the rear protective shield of the analyzer.
8. Select Continue.
9. Select Done. The mixers are homed automatically.
Maintenance-Other.
11.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Reagent Mixers.
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procedure.
16.11.9 Remove Air Bubbles in Syringes

Purpose
To remove the air bubbles possibly existing inside the tubes and clean/prime the probes,
mixers and wash wells. It will take about 20 seconds to perform this procedure.
When to do
Perform this procedure when you find air bubbles inside the syringes.
Materials required
Concentrated wash solution
System status
How to do
2. Choose Remove Air Bubble. The maintenance guide window shows.
3. Choose syringes you desire to remove air bubbles.
4. Select Continue.
5. Loosen counterclockwise the four retaining screws on top of the syringe, and then
6. Loosen counterclockwise the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe and then
remove it.
7. Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe connector with the other hand. Loosen
the syringe counterclockwise and then remove the washer.
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8. Soak the syringe connector in the deionized water beak, pull the plunger head to aspirate
half syringe of deionized water, and then push the plunger head to remove the air.
9. Put the washer in the T piece. Hold the T piece with one hand and the syringe connector
with the other hand, and then screw the T piece clockwise.
10.Install the syringe on the bracket.

11.Install the fixing blocks and 4 retaining screws while having the retaining screws not
tightened.
12.Align the plunger head to the retaining screw at the bottom of the syringe, and then
tighten clockwise the retaining screw.
13.Pinch the plunger guide cap to adjust the syringe height. For the sample syringe, make
the syringe head over the upper fixing block for 7.5 scales; for the reagent syringes,
make the syringe head over the upper fixing block for 15 scales.
14.Tighten the four retaining screws on the fixing blocks.

15.Select Continue.
16.Select Done.
Maintenance-Other.
18.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Remove Air Bubbles.
procedure.
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16.11.10 Clean Cuvettes

The reaction cuvettes, if contaminated by serum and other stains, will result in inaccurate
photometric measurement. It is necessary to clean the cuvettes with concentrated wash
solution at times.
Purpose
Use diluted concentrated wash solution and deionized water to soak and clean the reaction
cuvettes.
When to do
Perform this procedure when one of the following situations occurs:
• Overflow is detected on the wash station, or certain cuvettes are deemed dirty after the
Diluted Wash procedure is executed.
• The power is interrupted during measurement and cannot be restored for the moment.
Clean the cuvettes to prevent the residual liquid inside of them from crystallizing.
Materials required
Fiber-free gloves, concentrated wash solution manufactured by our company, dry cloth or
gauze, absolute ethanol, large-opening bottle, deionized water, and reaction cuvettes
System status
Precautions
Warning
While removing or installing the reaction cuvettes, exercise caution to avoid scratching them.
Do not touch the optical surface of the reaction cuvettes. If the optical surface is polluted, the
obtained absorbance may be inaccurate.
Wear gloves free of fiber and powder to avoid polluting the optical surface of the reaction
cuvettes.
Do not use fiber tools like cotton swabs, cotton and cotton cloth to wipe the reaction cuvettes.
If fibers are left on the optical surface, inaccurate absorbance may be obtained.
When soaking the reaction cuvettes, immerse them completely into the wash solution. Make
sure that no air bubbles exist inside the reaction cuvette; otherwise, the cleaning effects may
be influenced.
While installing the reaction cuvettes, make sure that the optical surface is confronted with the
outside of the reaction carousel.
Soak the reaction cuvettes with the specified diluted wash solution for the given period;
otherwise the cuvettes may be damaged.
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BIOHAZARD
NOTE
If a cuvette cannot be removed from the reaction carousel, remove 1 or 2 cuvettes to the right
of the cuvette, use a knife to remove the metal plate next to it, and then use your hands or
tweezers to take out the cuvette.
When serious problems occur such as overflow and require the reaction cuvettes to be
maintained, contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
How to do
2. Choose Replace Cuvette.
Figure 16.23 Replace cuvette guide
3. Select Continue.
4. Remove the reagent mixers and sample mixers over the reaction carousel, and then
remove the reaction carousel cover.
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Figure 16.24 Remove mixers and reaction carousel cover
5. Type in the position number of the cuvette you want to replace.
Figure 16.25 Specify cuvette to be replaced
The input range is 1-165. Only one position number can be entered each time.
6. Select Replace.
7. The specified cuvette is carried to the front side of the analyzer, that is, the groove of the
heat chamber. Wear a pair of gloves and remove the specified cuvette by pulling it
outwards.
8. If there is obvious buildup of reagent on the exterior of the cuvette, use absolute ethanol
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to clean the exterior, and then soak the cuvette in a large-opening bottle filled with 2%
concentrated wash solution, which is diluted at the ratio of 1:50. Cap the large-opening
bottle and store it at room temperature for 2 hours.
9. Take out the soaked cuvette from the bottle, use deionized water to clean the inside and
outside of the cuvette, and then dry the outside of the cuvette with clean, dry gauze or
cloth.
10.Reinstall the cuvette on the reaction carousel and make sure that the cuvette bottom
attaches completely to the reaction cuvette.
11.Restore the reaction carousel cover and the sample/reagent mixers.

12.Select Done.
13.Perform the Cuvette Check procedure.
For more information, refer to 16.6.4 Cuvette Check (page 16-32).
16.11.11 Replace Cuvette

The reaction cuvettes, if contaminated by serum or other stains, or scratched or damaged, will
result in inaccurate photometric measurement. Check the reaction cuvettes regularly, and if
necessary, replace them immediately. It will take about half a minute to replace a cuvette.
Purpose
To ensure that the cuvettes are normal and not contaminated, scratched or damaged.
When to do
Replacing cuvettes is performed as needed or as required. Replace a cuvette if,
• it is detected abnormal through the Cuvette Check procedure; or
• it still cannot be used after being cleaned through the Clean Cuvettes procedure; or
• scratches or cracks are found on the optical surface of the cuvette.
Materials required
Fiber-free gloves, dry cloth or gauze, reaction cuvettes, and concentrated wash solution
manufactured by our company
System status
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Precautions
Warning
While installing the reaction cuvettes, exercise caution to avoid scratching them. Do not touch
the optical surface of the reaction cuvettes. If the optical surface is polluted, the obtained
absorbance may be inaccurate.
While installing the reaction cuvettes, make sure that the optical surface is confronted with the
outside of the reaction carousel.
Wear gloves free of fiber and powder to avoid polluting the optical surface of the reaction
cuvettes.
BIOHAZARD
CAUTION
NOTE
If a cuvette cannot be removed from the reaction carousel, remove 1 or 2 cuvettes to the right
of the cuvette, use a knife to remove the metal plate next to it, and then use your hands or
tweezers to take out the cuvette.
When serious problems occur such as overflow and require the reaction cuvettes to be
maintained, contact our customer service department or your local distributor.
How to do
2. Choose Replace Cuvette.
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Figure 16.26 Replace cuvette guide
3. Select Continue.
4. Remove the reagent mixers and sample mixers over the reaction carousel, and then
remove the reaction carousel cover.

Figure 16.27 Remove mixers and reaction carousel cover
5. Type in the position number of the cuvette you want to replace.
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Figure 16.28 Specify cuvette to be replaced
The input range is 1-165. Only one position number can be entered each time.
6. Select Replace.
7. The specified cuvette is carried to the front side of the analyzer, that is, the groove of the
heat chamber. Wear a pair of gloves and remove the specified cuvette by pulling it
outwards.
8. Install the new cuvette to the reaction carousel and make sure that the cuvette bottom can
no longer proceed.
9. Use a pipette to fill 400μl-600μl concentrated wash solution in the new cuvette.
10.Repeat steps 5-9 to replace all cuvettes that need to be replaced, and then select Done.
11.Restore the reaction carousel cover and the sample/reagent mixers.
12.Perform the Cuvette Check procedure to check if the new cuvettes meet the
requirements.
For more information, refer to 16.6.4 Cuvette Check (page 16-32).
Maintenance-Other.
14.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace Cuvette.
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procedure.
16.11.12 Diluted Wash Probes/Mixers

Purpose
To eliminate cross contamination among the sample probe, reagent probes, and mixers, and
prevent waste from leaving in the waste tubes.
When to do
Perform this procedure when the probes or mixers are clogged or the carryover result exceeds
the limit.
Materials required
System status
How to do
2. Choose the Diluted Wash Probe/Mixer option.
3. Check that No.70 of the reagent carousel outer ring, No.50 of the reagent carousel inner
ring and D3 on the analyzer panel are holding concentrated wash solution. If they are not,
load concentrated wash solution.
4. Type in the replicates of cleaning (1-165), and then select Continue.
5. When the cleaning is finished, select Done.
Maintenance-Other.
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7. Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Diluted Wash Probes/Mixers.
procedure.
16.11.13 Clean SIC and Drain Outlet

When the ISE module is used for a period, stains may build up in the sample injection cup
(SIC) and drain outlet and influence the measurement performance. Clean the sample
injection cup and drain outlet regularly to keep them clear. It will take about 10 minutes to
perform this procedure.
Purpose
To remove the stains accumulating in the sample injection cup and drain outlet.
When to do
You are recommended to perform this procedure every month.
Materials required
Deionized water, pipette, cotton swabs, and Philips-head screwdriver
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
doctor.
CAUTION
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How to do
2. Choose the Clean SIC/Drain Outlet option.
3. Select Continue.
6. Loosen the screws on the sample injection cup and remove the sample probe guide
block.
7. Use a pipette to fill about 1ml deionized water in the sample injection cup while keeping
the deionized water level over the sample injection port.
8. Wait for 5 minutes to ensure that the crystals on the sample injection port are dissolved.
During the waiting process, proceed to the next step to clean the drain outlet of the ISE
module.
9. Use cotton swabs to clear the stains on the drain outlet. Exercise caution to avoid
damaging the drain outlet.
10.Check that the crystals on the sample injection port are dissolved and select Continue.
The deionized water inside the sample injection cup is drained.
11.Use cotton swabs to dry the sample injection cup.

12.Restore the sample probe guide block.
13.Select Continue. The system starts priming the ISE module with buffer solution.
14.After the priming, restore the cover of the ISE module.
15.Restore the upper protective shield of the analyzer.
16.Select Done.
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NOTE
After cleaning the sample injection cup and drain outlet, calibrate the ISE module before
starting measurements.
Maintenance-Other.
18.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Clean SIC/Drain Outlet.
procedure.
16.11.14 Replace ISE Electrode

The ISE electrodes have a limited life span, and should be replaced when finishing up to
20,000 tests. It will take about 10 minutes to perform this procedure.
Purpose
To replace the ISE electrodes to ensure the optimal measurement performance.
When to do
Replace the electrodes when they finish 20,000 tests (in about 3 months).
Materials required
10ml serum, 30ml buffer solution, 2ml or 3ml disposable pipette, preprocessed ISE electrode,
and Philips-head screwdriver
System status
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
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CAUTION
Install the electrodes in the correct order.
Before putting an electrode in the electrode case, do not remove the cap on the electrode
connector to prevent liquid ingression. 3 electrodes can be put simultaneously in an electrode
case for processing.
Each electrode contains inner solution inside of it, which decreases little by little as time goes
by. If you find no inner solution by shaking an electrode, measure the weight of the electrode.
The electrode which weighs less than 9g must not be used.
The Cl electrode is sensitive to vibrations. Handle it carefully during the maintenance.
Preparing electrodes
On the day before the current day that the Na, K, Cl and Reference electrodes are to be
replaced, prepare them by performing the following steps.
1. Take out each electrode from the package. If the electrodes get wet, wipe away the water
and dry them.
2. Remove the sponge from the electrode case and put the electrodes in it for aging.
3. Fill 0.5ml serum into the flow cell, and make sure that the serum penetrates through the
flow cell.
4. Add about 25ml buffer solution to the electrode case until the electrodes get soaked
completely. Keep the electrodes soaked overnight.
5. Clean the electrodes with deionized water and dry them for later use.
6. Take out the reference electrode from the reference electrode case.
7. Use deionized water to remove the high-concentrated saline from the electrode surface
and dry it.
If the measuring data are unstable after the electrodes are preprocessed for quite a long
time, perform the Clean Electrodes procedure. For more information, refer to 16.5.8
Clean Electrodes (page 16-25).
Replace electrode
2. Choose Replace Electrode. The maintenance guide window shows. Select Continue.
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6. Loosen the screws fixing the stainless steel plate and remove the plate by moving it
rightwards.
7. Disconnect the electrode connector.
8. Loosen the thumbscrew to remove the mounting plate and take out the electrode you
want to replace.
9. Install the new electrode in the correct order.
The electrodes should be arranged from left to right in this order: reference, Na, K and
Cl.
10.Check that an O-shape washer exists between every two electrodes, between the
reference electrode and the module, and between the Cl electrode and the module.
11.Restore the mounting template and tighten the thumbscrew.

12.Remove the cap from the electrode connector.
Keep away the electrode cap properly for use of electrode storage.
13.Connect the electrode sensors correctly according to the color indication.

Connect the sensors to the electrodes by referring to the following color correspondence:
• Na electrode - Yellow
• K electrode - Red
• Cl electrode - Blue
• Reference electrode - Black
14.Tighten the thumbscrew to fix the mounting plate.

15.Shake the electrodes gently to check that they are connected properly.
16.Select Continue.
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17.Type in the number of replicates for priming, and then select Start.
18.Check the priming closely and complete the following operations:
• If air bubbles appear continuously, check the connection part for leak and loose.
• Check if the liquid is drained steadily from the sample injection cup. If it is not
drained but increases, it indicates that the tubes are incorrectly connected or the
drain tube is clogged. Stop the priming.
• Take out the Na and K electrodes, and check their flow cell for blockage.
• If no error is found, the new electrodes are working normally.
19.When the priming is finished, install the stainless steel plate, tighten the screws and
restore the module cover on the analyzer’s front panel.
20.Restore the upper protective shield.

21.Select Done.
Maintenance-Other.
23.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Replace ISE Electrodes.
procedure.
16.11.15 Water Prime

If the main power of the analyzer will be switched off for 1 to 2 days, you should perform the
Water Prime procedure to prime the ISE module with deionized water and make the
electrodes moistened. It will take about 3 minutes to perform this procedure.
Purpose
To prime the ISE electrodes to make them moistened while the analyzer’s main power is
switched off.
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When to do
Perform this procedure before powering off the analyzer for 1 to 2 days.
Materials required
Deionized water
System status
Precautions
Warning
While performing the maintenance, keep away from the sample probe moving area to prevent
equipment damage or personal injury.
How to do
2. Choose Water Prime. The maintenance guide window shows. Select Continue.
5. Use a pipette to fill 750μl deionized water to the sample injection port.
6. Select Continue. The system starts priming the ISE electrodes.
7. After the priming, restore the cover of the ISE module and the upper protective shield of
the analyzer.
8. Select Done.
Maintenance-Other.
10.Mark the Select checkbox in the same row as Water Prime.

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procedure.
16.11.16 Store Electrodes

While the analyzer is powered off for a long time, the ISE electrodes cannot be moistened by
regular prime, and may be damaged due to lack of water. It is necessary to store the electrodes
properly before powering off the analyzer for a long period.
Purpose
To store the electrodes separately to prevent them from being damaged due to lack of water
while the analyzer is powered off.
Materials required
Electrode cases and spacer
When to do
Perform this procedure when the analyzer is going to be powered off for over 3 days. If it will
be powered off for no more than 3 days, prime the ISE electrodes to protect them from being
damaged.
System status
Make sure that the system is powered off.
Precautions
BIOHAZARD
How to do
1. Place the analyzing unit power to the OFF position.
3. Loosen the thumbscrew fixing the stainless steel plate and remove the plate by moving it
rightwards.
4. Disconnect the electrodes and take them out.
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5. Place the spacer on the ISE module.
6. Restore the stainless steel plate and tighten the thumbscrew.
7. Restore ISE module cover on the analyzer’s front panel.
8. Process the Na and K electrodes.
• Install the cap on the Na and K electrodes.

• Store the capped electrodes in an electrode case.
9. Process the Cl and reference electrodes.
Method 1:
• Install the cap on the Cl and reference electrodes.
• Put a sponge in the electrode case and then fill the electrode case with 2ml buffer
solution.
Figure 16.29 Put sponge and fill buffer solution in electrode case
• Put the Cl and reference electrodes on the sponge.
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Figure 16.30 Put electrodes in electrode case
• Cover the electrode case seamlessly. The electrodes are moistened by the vapor of
the buffer solution, and airtightness of the electrode case, therefore, is very
important.
Figure 16.31 Seal electrode case
Method 2:
• Install the cap on the Cl and reference electrodes.
• Soak gauze with buffer solution and then screw it slightly. Wrap the electrodes
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Figure 16.32 Wrap electrodes with gauze soaked with buffer solution
• Cover the electrode case seamlessly to ensure that the buffer solution in the gauze
will not be vaporized soon.
Figure 16.33 Seal electrode case
• Do not store the reference electrode by soaking it in buffer solution; otherwise, the
inner solution inside the electrode may spread out of it.
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17.1 Overview
The following pages describe how to view and edit error logs and edit logs, and how to locate
failure and determine relevant corrective actions. Read this chapter thoroughly to achieve the
best performance of the instrument.
17.2 Classification of Logs
17.2.1 Introduction
The logs provided by the system are divided into:
• Error log
• Edit log
17.2.2 Error Logs

Error logs record all types of failures occurring on the components. The system stores the
failures that occur within the latest 6 months and delete those occurring beyond the latest 6
months.
Classification of failure
Failures are divided into the following types based on component, severity and processing
method:
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Table 17.1 Classification of failure based on component

No. Failure by Component
1 Operating system
2 Instrument connection
3 Database
4 Result calculation
5 Sample bar code
6 Reagent bar code
7 Host communication
8 Main unit
9 Sample probe unit
10 Probe R1 unit
11 Probe R2 unit
12 Sample mixer unit
13 Reagent mixer unit
14 Reaction carousel unit
15 Sample carousel 1 unit
16 Sample carousel 2 unit
17 Reagent carousel 1 unit
18 Reagent carousel 2 unit
19 Wash station
20 Temperature unit
21 ISE module
22 Reagent refrigeration unit
23 Other
Table 17.2 Classification of failure based on severity

ID Failure by Severity Description
1 Warning Warning errors include:
• Errors to warn user
• Errors to invalidate tests
• Errors to invalidate samples
• Errors to invalidate reagents
2 Error This type of errors includes serious errors
other than warning errors.
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Table 17.3 Classification of failure based on processing method

No. Failure by Processing Description
Method
1 Errors to warn user Such errors will not influence the system’s running,
and should be noticed.
2 Errors to invalidate tests Such errors indicate that the current tests are
invalidated due to the unqualified:
• Tests
• Reagents
• Samples
3 Errors to pause Such errors indicate that the failed component needs
to be diagnosed and restored, while other
components are not influenced. The errors may
occur on the following components:
• R1 aspirating and dispensing
• R2 aspirating and dispensing
• Sample carousel 1
• Sample carousel 2
• Sample probe
• Sample mixer
• Reagent mixer
• Wash unit
• Hydropneumatic assembly
• ISE module
4 Errors to stop a component Such errors indicate that the failed part cannot work
normally and should be checked immediately. The
components include:
• ISE module
• Reaction carousel
5 Errors to forbid a Such errors indicate that the failed unit is forbidden
component until it is restored. The components include:
• LIS
• Sample bar code module
• Reagent bar code module
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No. Failure by Processing Description

Method
6 Errors to exit When such error occurs, it indicates that the
operating software cannot be started, or an error
occurs during the startup.
You are allowed to exit the operating software or
restart it.
Error code
Each error has a unit code used for identification and locating probable causes and solutions.
An error code consists of 6 letters and numbers, such as “C01001”, in which “C” indicates
that the error occurs on the operation unit, “01” is the error description of instrument
connection, and “001” is the serial number of the error. Therefore, “C01001” is described as
“the first error of instrument connection on the operation unit”.
The following tables provide a summary of error codes for the operation unit and analyzing
unit.
Table 17.4 Error code of the operation unit

Error Code Description
C Indicates that the error occurs on the operation unit.
00-99 Indicates the specific component on which the error occurs.

• 00-Operating system
• 01-Instrument connection
• 02-Database
• 03-Result calculation
• 04-Sample bar code
• 05-Reagent bar code
• 06-LIS host communication
• 07-Other
000-999 Serial number of the error.
Table 17.5 Error code of the analyzing unit

A Indicates that the error occurs on the analyzing unit.
00～99 Indicates the specific component on which the error occurs.

• 00-Main unit
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• 01-Sample probe unit
• 02-Probe R1 unit
• 03-Probe R2 unit
• 04-Sample mixer unit
• 05-Reagent mixer unit
• 06-Reaction carousel unit
• 07-Sample carousel 1 unit (including sample bar code module)
• 08-Sample carousel 2 unit
• 09-Reagent carousel 1 unit (including reagent bar code module)
• 10-Reagent carousel 2 unit
• 11-Wash unit
• 12-Temperature unit
• 23-ISE module
• 14-Reagent refrigeration unit
• 15-Other
000～999 Serial number of the error.
Help
Every error log is provided with online help information. Select the icon prior to an error
log. The descriptions, possible causes and solutions of the error are displayed.
17.2.3 Edit Logs

Edit logs record all deletions and part of editing actions performed by the user. The system
stores the edit operations that are performed within the latest 1 year, and archives those
occurring beyond the latest 1 year to an external file.
The delete logs record all deleting actions other than the error deletion.
The edit logs include editing of sample results and calibration factors.
17.3 Viewing and Handling Logs

All event logs are stored in folders named by the date when the logs are produced. The system
automatically compresses the event logs on the previous day and then removes the relevant
folder.
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17.3.1 Description of Error Log Screen

Select Alarm in the function buttons area of the main screen. The Error Log screen is
displayed by default and shows all errors occurring on the current day. On the Error Log
screen you are allowed to view and handle all errors that occur within the latest 6 months.
Figure 17.1 Error Log screen
Every error log contains the event ID, date/time, error description (by processing method),
event class (by subsystem) and symptom.
• Search F1: to search for error logs by date, event ID, symptom, or event class.
• Refresh F2: to refresh the error logs based on the current search conditions.
• Delete F3: to remove specified error logs on the screen.
• Archive F4: to archive all error logs within the specified period to an external storage
device.
• Print F7: to print all error logs currently displayed on the screen.
17.3.2 Description of Edit Log Screen

Select Alarm-Edit Log. The Edit Log screen is displayed and shows all editing actions
occurring on the current day. On the Edit Log screen you are allowed to view and handle all
deleting/editing actions that occur within the latest 1 year.
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Figure 17.2 Edit Log screen
Every edit log contains the serial number, date/time, operator, event type and description.
• Search F1: to search for edit logs based on the occurring date.
• Refresh F2: to refresh the edit logs based on the current search conditions.
• Delete F3: to remove specified edit logs on the screen.
• Archive F4: to archive all edit logs within the specified period to an external storage
device.
• Print F7: to print all edit logs currently displayed on the screen.
17.3.3 Recalling Logs

Error logs and edit logs can be recalled by all users in any system status. Error logs can be
recalled by date, event ID, symptom and event class, while edit logs can only be recalled by
occurring date.
Perform the following steps to recall desired event logs:
1. Select Alarm-Error Log or Edit Log.
3. Enter one or more of the following conditions:
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• Date
• Event ID (available for error logs only)
• Symptom (available for error logs only)
• Event class (available for error logs only)
4. Select OK. The event logs satisfying the conditions are displayed on the screen.
• Refresh F2: to refresh the logs based on the current search conditions.
• Delete F3: to remove specified logs on the screen.
• Archive F4: to archive all event logs occurring within a period of time.
• Print F7: to print all logs currently displayed on the screen.
17.3.4 Refreshing Logs

To refresh the event logs, perform the following procedure:
2. Select Refresh F2.
3. The system refreshes the logs based on the previous search conditions.
• New error logs are displayed chronologically and highlighted by different colors.
Red indicates a warning, and red indicates a serious error.
• New edit logs are displayed chronologically on the front-most of the log list.
• Delete F3: to remove specified logs on the screen.

• Archive F4: to archive all event logs occurring within a period of time.
• Print F7: to print all logs currently displayed on the screen.
17.3.5 Clearing Logs

Since the system has a limited storage capacity, you should clear and manage the event logs
regularly to ensure that the most-recent and important logs are kept.
Only users with sufficient permissions are allowed to delete event logs. For more information
about user permissions, refer to 11.5.4 Assigning/Modifying Permissions (page 11-5).
Perform the following steps to clear event logs:
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2. Search for desired event logs.
3. Select event logs you desire to delete.
5. Select OK. To abort the deleting, select Cancel.
When you confirm the deleting, the system remove the selected event logs on the screen.
17.3.6 Archiving Logs

All error logs and edit logs within certain period can be archived to a storage device, such as
U disk. Those that are deleted from the screen but still remain in the database and those saved
automatically can be also archived. When archiving event logs, you are allowed to delete
them from the screen and leave them in the database.
Figure 17.3 Archive logs
3. Select time range to archive logs.
4. Choose log types to archive:
• Error Log
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• Edit log
5. Select OK.
17.3.7 Printing Logs

After searching for desired logs on the Error Log or Edit Log screen, select Print F7. The
event logs currently displayed are printed out in the same format as shown on the screen.
Printing logs will take a long time and requires a great number of papers. Think twice before
printing logs.
To terminate the printing, select Utility-Commands-Stop Print.
17.4 Error Troubleshooting
17.4.1 Introduction
When an error occurs, it will be indicated in many ways. The following pages describe how to
troubleshoot errors and help you determine solutions to such errors.
Generally, troubleshooting is divided into the following steps:
• An error occurs and is indicated in various ways.
• Check the error logs and component status.
• Identify the error and determine relevant solutions.
• Implement the solutions.
• Check and evaluate the implementation of the solutions.
17.4.2 Error Indications

Errors may occur on hardware, software and the entire system. When an error occurs, it will
be indicated in many ways to help identify it and determine the possible causes and solutions.
Errors can be indicated by alarm tone, alarm message, color, alarm message box, result flag
and error log, through which you will obtain detailed information about errors and find the
relevant solutions.
Alarm tone
When an error occurs, the buzzer gives alarm tone reminding you to notice the error and take
corrective actions. Alarm tone can be adjusted manually or silenced.
Perform the following steps to adjust the alarm tone:
1. Select Utility-System.
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2. Adjust the alarm tone in the Alarm Volume field.
3. Test the alarm tone until it is satisfied.
4. To silence the alarm tone, drag the slider to the leftmost position of the scale.
5. Select Save F8 to save the adjustment.
Alarm message
When an error occurs, the system gives an alarm and displays the alarm message in the
second line of the prompt message area. For details of troubleshooting, refer to 17.6 Error
Messages and Corrective Actions (page 17-20).
Color highlight
An error will be indicated by highlighting relevant buttons and screen texts with different
colors. Yellow indicates a warning, and red indicates a serious warning or error.
• Reagent button
• Utility button
• Alarm button
Select a button to access relevant function page, check for abnormities and take corrective
actions. When the problem is solved, the alarm indication disappears.
Alarm message box

An error can also be shown in an alarm message box, which contains the date/time, event ID,
time(s) and help icon.
Errors that are indicated through an alarm message box are divided into the following types:
• Common error: including those that are indicated by warning the user, and by
invalidating tests, reagents and samples. When such error occurs, the alarm message box
shows with the title bar highlighted in yellow.
• Serious error: including those except for the common error. When such error occurs, the
alarm message box shows with the title bar highlighted in red, and you are only allowed
to reboot or exit the system.
When an alarm message box appears, select the Alarm button to view the new error logs,
analyze the possible causes and determine relevant corrective actions.
Flag
Flag is also called data alarm. When calibration error or failure, or sample result error occurs
due to the sample, reagent or system failure, a flag will appear near the corresponding
calibration result or sample results.
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Error log
All alarms are recorded in the error logs. By recalling the error logs you are enabled to master
the current status of the system and troubleshoot errors.
17.4.3 Identifying Errors

To identify errors, understand the error indication thoroughly, check the error logs and system
status, and then determine relevant solutions.
The table below shows the error types that may occur on the system. Find relevant corrective
actions according to the description.
Table 17.6 Error types

Error Type Description
Instrument failure and Instrument failure and error may be detected on all
error subsystems and processed in different ways. Such errors are
shown in the Error messages and corrective actions table, and
can be identified through the event ID.
Data alarm Data alarm is a flag indicating biochemistry or ISE chemistry
result error. The flags are included in the Result flags table,
and can be identified through the flag symbol.
17.5 Data Alarm
17.5.1 Introduction
Data alarm is a result flag indicating that an error or abnormity occurs to a result. By
identifying results flags can evaluate if the results are reliable and acceptable. Data alarm is
not necessarily an error but will definitely influence the result and should be considered
carefully.
The system provides monitoring of biochemistry results and ISE chemistry results. When
calibration error or failure, or sample result error occurs due to the sample, reagent or system
failure, a flag will appear near the corresponding calibration result or sample results. The
following pages summary the result flags of the system.
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17.5.2 Result Flags

Table 17.7 Result flags and corrective actions
Flag Description Probable Causes Corrective Actions
< Exceeds linearity range low The result exceeds the low limit of the linearity Take no actions, or rerun the test for confirmation.
range.
> Exceeds linearity range high The result exceeds the high limit of the linearity Rerun the test with sample diluted or decreased.
range.
↑ Exceeds reference range high The result exceeds the high limit of the reference No actions are required.
range.
↑! Exceeds critical range high The result exceeds the high limit of the critical No actions are required.
range.
↓ Exceeds reference range low The result exceeds the low limit of the reference No actions are required.
range.
↓! Exceeds critical range low The result exceeds the low limit of the critical No actions are required.
range.
10x 10x Results of five runs (10 results), or 10 Check if the reagent is qualified, control sample is
continuous results of a control are on the same normal, and the instrument is working correctly.
side.
12S 12S The current QC result is between ±2 and ±3 No actions are required.
standard deviations from the assigned mean
concentration.
13s 13s The current QC result is greater than ±3 standard Check if the reagent is qualified, control sample is
deviations from the assigned mean normal, and the instrument is working correctly.
concentration.
22s 22s Results of two controls in the same run or two Check if the reagent is qualified, control sample is
continuous results of a control are on the same normal, and the instrument is working correctly.
side and greater than ±2 standard deviations
from the assigned mean concentration.
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41s 41s Results of two runs (4 results), or 4 continuous Check if the reagent is qualified, control sample is
results of a control are on the same side and normal, and the instrument is working correctly.
greater than ±1 standard deviation from the
assigned mean concentration.
ABS Absorbance out of range The absorbance of primary or secondary Check the sample for foreign matters or
wavelength used for calculating results is greater interferents; check if the reagent is qualified and
than 3.4A. placed in the correct position; check the cuvette is
clean; check if the photometric system is working
normally.
ADC ADC out of range The ISE electrodes, ground terminal and 1. Check the connection of electrodes, ground
temperature sensor are not connected correctly. terminal and ISE temperature sensor, and then
recover the failure.
2. Switch off the main power and then switch on it
again after 10 seconds. Perform the startup
procedure.
BIAS C1 bias out of range The Cl electrode is dirty. 1. Clean the electrode repeatedly and then
The Cl electrode is degenerated. recalibrate.
2. Replace the Cl electrode.
3. Check if the calibration status of Cl is Cal
Failed.
BLK Blank response out of range The reagent goes wrong; insufficient reagent is Check if the cuvette is not overflowed, the reagent
dispensed; the cuvette contains air bubbles; the is sufficient without air bubbles, the light does not
light drifts; or the cuvette is overflowed. drift and the chemistry parameters are reasonable.
If yes, replace the reagent and then rerun the test.
BOE Substrate depletion The sample concentration is too high, and Check the reaction curve and the substrate
substrate depletion occurs during fixed-time depletion limit. Rerun the test with diluted sample.
measurements.
BRRW Default The result is calculated based on early Recalibrate.
calibration factors.
CAL Corrected result The result is adjusted with calculation factors. No actions are required.
CAL Recalculated calibration factor The calibration factors are recalculated. No actions are required.
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CALE Edited calibration factor The calibration factors are edited. No actions are required.
CALF Calibration failed The calibration is failed. Recalibrate.
CALR Recalculated calibration factor The calibration factors are recalculated. No actions are required.
COV Calibration curve not convergent For nonlinear calibration, a satisfying base Check that the reagent and calibrator are normal,
cannot be calculated and no calibration curve is and then recalibrate. If the error remains, contact
drawn. our customer service department.
CSD Calibration curve standard The calculated standard deviation of the Check if the acceptance limit is reasonable and the
deviation out of range calibration curve exceeds the specified limit. reagent and calibrator are normal, and then
recalibrate.
DEL Deleted QC result The QC result has been deleted. No actions are required.
DET Calibration curve fitting out of The calculated fit of the calibration curve Check if the acceptance limit is reasonable and the
range exceeds the specified limit. reagent and calibrator are normal, and then
recalibrate.
DILE Dilution factor calculation error The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate.
electrode is degenerated. 2. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure that an
The electrode is not installed correctly. O-shape washer exists between every two
electrodes, and between the electrode and the
module.
3. Replace the electrode.
DILO Dilution factor out of range The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate.
electrode is degenerated. 2. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure that an
The electrode is not installed correctly. O-shape washer exists between every two
module.
4. Check if the calibration status of the chemistry
is Cal Failed.
DTGL Insufficient concentrated wash The diluted wash solution is insufficient during Fill more diluted wash solution.
solution measurement.
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DUP Calibration repeatability error The difference between the maximum and Check if the acceptance limit is reasonable,
minimum response of the calibrator exceeds the troubleshoot the error, and then recalibrate.
specified limit.
DUP Potential difference between two Calibrator of the same concentration level will If the calibration is succeeded, ignore the error; If
calibration replicates out of be run repeatedly on the ISE module. If the the calibration is failed, take relevant actions
range difference between two adjacent runs is beyond according to the alarm.
the set range, this warning will be triggered.
EDT Edited result The result has been edited. No actions are required.
EDT Edited calibration factor The calibration factors have been edited. No actions are required.
ENC No calculation interval The sample concentration is too high, and Check the reaction curve and the substrate
substrate depletion occurs within the lag time of depletion limit. Rerun the test with diluted sample.
rate check measurements.
EXP Enzyme linearity range The high-concentration sample leads to substrate Rerun the test with diluted sample.
extension depletion during the reaction time, and the result
is calculated by using measuring points within
the lag time.
EXT Extended calibration factor The result is obtained by extending the Take no actions, or recalibrate.
calibration time.
FAC Calibration slope difference out The slope difference is applicable to linear Check if the acceptance limit is reasonable and the
of range calibration only and refers to the K factor (slope) reagent and calibrator are normal, and then
difference between two adjacent calibrations. It recalibrate.
exceeds the specified limit.
ICA The response is normal, but The chemistry has not been calibrated. Rerun it after calibration.
results cannot be calculated.
LIN Non-linear The measuring points for result calculation are Check the reaction curve and the substrate
nonlinear, because the sample concentration is depletion limit. Rerun the test with diluted sample.
too high, or the substrate depletion limit is not
specified or unreasonable.
LOW Response less than that of the The sample concentration is lower than the For ascending calibration curve, rerun the test
minimum-concentration sensitivity indicated on the reagent pack, making with standard or increased sample volume; for
calibrator response less than that of the descending calibration curve, rerun the test with
lowest-concentration calibrator. diluted sample.
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MBK Mixed blank absorbance out of The reagent goes wrong; the cuvette is not clear; Check if the cuvette is clear and not overflowed,
range the reaction cuvette is overflowed; or insufficient the reagent is sufficient without air bubbles, and
reagent is dispensed. the chemistry parameters are reasonable. If yes,
replace the reagent and then rerun the test.
MON Calibration curve not monotonic The calibration data and calibration curve are not Check if the calibrator is defined and placed
monotonic. correctly, and then recalibrate.
NLN No linear interval The high-concentration sample leads to less than Rerun the test with diluted sample.
3 valid measuring points within the reaction time
of rate check measurements.
OVE Overridden calibration factor The result is obtained by overriding a failed Take no actions, or recalibrate.
calibration.
PRO Prozone check error Antibody excess occurs due to too high sample Check the reaction curve and the prozone check
concentration. parameters. Rerun the test with diluted sample.
R Rerun result The result is obtained by rerunning the test. No actions are required.
R4S R4S One result of a run is greater than +2 standard Check if the reagent is qualified, control sample is
deviations from the assigned mean and the other normal, and the instrument is working correctly.
greater than -2SDs.
RBK R1 blank absorbance out of The reagent goes wrong; the cuvette is not clear; Check if the cuvette is clear and not overflowed,
range the reaction cuvette is overflowed; or insufficient the reagent is sufficient without air bubbles, and
reagent is dispensed. the chemistry parameters are reasonable. If yes,
replace the reagent and then rerun the test.
RCAL Recalculated result with latest The result is obtained by recalculating the Take no actions, or recalibrate.
calibration factors calibration factors.
RCE Response calculation error Absorbance data for calculation is incomplete, or Rerun the test. If the error remains, contact our
the dividend is 0. customer service department.
REF Output of reference electrode The reference electrode is degenerated. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate. If the error
lower than 400mv remains, replace the reference electrode.
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REPL Exceeds calibration replicates The calibration repeatability of the ISE module 1. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate.
is poor. 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and then
recalibrate.
3. Check the connection of the ISE buffer tank and
then recalibrate.
RGTE Expired reagent The result is based on an expired reagent. Replace the reagent.
RGTH ISE sample injection port liquid The electrodes are blocked. 1. Check if the ISE electrodes are blocked.
level too high The ISE tubes are leaking or blocked. 2. Check if the ISE tubes are leaking or clogged.
RGTL Insufficient reagent The result is based on insufficient reagent. Replace the reagent.
RGTL Insufficient reagent The calibration result is based on insufficient Replace the reagent.
reagent.
RRN Response greater than that of the The sample concentration exceeds the high limit Rerun the test with diluted sample.
maximum-concentration of the calibrator concentration.
calibrator
SEN Calibration sensitivity error The difference of final response of the maximum Check if the acceptance limit is reasonable and the
and minimum concentration calibrators exceeds reagent and calibrator are normal, and then
the specified limit. recalibrate.
SEN EMF out of range during 1. The calibrator is placed in an incorrect 1. Check the calibrator position and replace the
calibration position. calibrator, check if the electrode is connected
2. The electrode is degenerated. correctly, and then recalibrate.
2. If the electrode is new, activate it and then
recalibrate.
SLE Slope calculation error The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate.
electrode is degenerated. 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and then
The electrode is not installed correctly. recalibrate.
3. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure that an
O-shape washer exists between every two
module.
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SLO Slope out of range The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate.
electrode is degenerated. 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and then
The electrode is not installed correctly. recalibrate.
3. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure that an
O-shape washer exists between every two
module.
5. Check if the calibration status of the chemistry
is Cal Failed.
SMPE Expired sample The sample is expired. Replace the sample.
SMPL Insufficient sample The sample is insufficient during analysis. Refill the sample.
SMPL Insufficient sample The sample is insufficient during analysis. Refill the sample.
T1 Reaction disk temperature error 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. 2. If not, contact our customer service department.
(component error and cable error)
3. The temperature protection switch goes
wrong. (component error and cable error)
4. The heater goes wrong. (component error and
cable error)
5. PCB error
6. Parameters are lost.
7. Electromagnetic interference exists.
T2 Temperature sensor error The ISE temperature sensor is not connected Check if the temperature sensor is connected
correctly. correctly, and then recover the failure.
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17.6 Error Messages and Corrective Actions

Error messages and corrective actions
Event Component Event Error Message and Flag Probable Causes Corrective Actions
ID class Event Log
A00001 Instruction error Error Equipment instruction / Equipment instruction execute error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
execute error switch on it again. Recover failure by
Component: performing the Home maintenance
Error: procedure. If this message appears for 3
times, contact our customer service
A00006 Instruction error Error Equipment / E2PROM read/write error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
configuration cannot be switch on it again. Recover failure by
read or saved performing the Home maintenance
Error: procedure. If this message appears for 3
A01006 Sample probe Error Sample probe vertical / Sample probe vertical movement error Recover failure by performing the
unit movement error 1. Sensor status error: Home maintenance procedure. If this
Position: The sample probe assembly is probably forced to message appears for 3 times, contact
Error: move vertically. our customer service department or
your local distributor.
2. Failed to find the zero position:
Or The sample probe assembly is probably jammed.
3. Collision occurs during operation other than
Sample probe horizontal aspirating:
movement error The sample probe collides with other object.
Position: 4. Collision error:
Error: The collision remains.
5. Moving vertically is not allowed in current
Or position:
The sample probe moves vertically in an
Sample syringe unknown position.
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ID class Event Log
movement error. Sample probe horizontal movement error
Position: 1. Sensor status error:
Error: The sample probe assembly is probably forced to
move horizontally.
The sample probe assembly is obstructed when
rotating.
3. Collision occurs during horizontal movement:
The sample probe assembly is obstructed when
rotating.
4. Moving horizontally is not allowed in current
position:
The sample probe assembly is probably forced to
move vertically.
Sample syringe movement error.
1. Sensor status error:
The syringe assembly is probably forced to move.
The syringe assembly is probably jammed.
A01007 Sample probe Warning Sample probe collides / Sample probe vertical movement error Sample probe vertical movement error
unit with an obstacle when 1. Collision occurs during aspirating: 1. Collision occurs during aspirating:
aspirating The sample probe collides with other object. Remove the obstacle, and then recover
Position: failure by performing the Home
A01021 Sample probe Error Clog detection board / Clog detection board communication error. Recover the failure. If this message
unit communication error. appears for 3 times, contact our
customer service department or your
local distributor.
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ID class Event Log
A01022 Sample probe Warning Sample syringe / The aspirate volume is beyond the range of the Define the aspirate volume correctly.
unit aspirates too much syringe.
Sample ID/bar code:
Position:
A01023 Sample probe Warning Sample syringe / The dispense volume is beyond the range of the Define the dispense volume correctly.
unit dispenses too much syringe.
Cuvette No.:
Sample ID/bar code:
Chemistry:
A01024 Sample probe Warning Insufficient sample / There is no sample or insufficient sample on the 1. Check if the sample is sufficient, and
unit Position: designated position. then try again.
Sample ID/bar code: 2. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
A01026 Sample probe Warning Sample probe dispenses / 1. The sample probe is clogged when aspirating. 1. Check if the sample satisfies the
unit insufficient sample 2. The sample probe aspirates nothing. requirement and is sufficient in volume,
Cuvette No.: and then try again.
Sample ID/bar code: 2. Recover the failure. If this message
Chemistry: appears for 3 times, contact our
local distributor.
A01027 Sample probe Error Sample is insufficient or / There is no sample or insufficient sample on the 1. Check if the sample is sufficient, and
unit contains air bubbles designated position. then try again.
Sample ID/bar code: 2. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
A01028 Sample probe Error Sample probe fails to / There is no deionized water, or the deionized 1. Check if the water supply is normal.
unit detect liquid level water is not supplied normally. 2. Recover the failure for 3 times. If the
during cleaning error remains, contact our Customer
Service Department or your local
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ID class Event Log
distributor.
A01029 Sample probe Warning Sample is insufficient or / 1. The sample contains clots, or is too thick or 1. Check that the sample is
unit contains fibrins and insufficient. preprocessed correctly; or check if the
clogs 2. The sample probe is clogged. sample contains foreign matters such as
Sample ID/bar code: clot. If it does, change the sample.
Position: 2. Check if the sample is sufficient.
Clogging times of 3. Clean the sample probe with diluted
sample: wash solution. If the problem remains,
Clogging times of remove the sample probe and unclog it,
sample probe: and then continue with the
measurement.
A01030 Sample probe Error Sample probe is / The sample probe is clogged. 1. Clean the sample probe with diluted
unit clogged during wash solution. Remove the sample
cleaning. probe and unclog it.
Sample ID/bar code: 2. If the problem remains, contact the
Position: manufacturer.
Clogging times of
sample:
Clogging times of
sample probe:
A01031 Sample probe Error Sample probe / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
unit parameters are within switch on it again. Recover failure by
critical range performing the Home maintenance
Parameter procedure. If this message appears for 3
Value: times, contact our customer service
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ID class Event Log
A01033 Sample probe Warning Sample probe fails to / There is no reagent or insufficient reagent in the 1. Check if R1 volume is sufficient and
unit detect liquid level on reaction cuvette. the reagent bottle is free of air bubbles,
reaction carousel when and then try again.
dispensing 2. If the problem remains, contact the
Cuvette No.: manufacturer.
Sample ID/bar code:
Chemistry:
A01034 Sample probe Warning Liquid level at ISE / The electrodes are blocked; the ISE tubes have 1. Check if the ISE electrodes are
unit sample injection port is leak or are clogged; blocked.
too high The sample probe is low in sample injection 2. Check if the ISE tubes are leaking or
position of the ISE module. clogged.
3. If your attempt is failed, contact our
local distributor.
A01035 Sample probe Warning Liquid level at ISE / The buffer solution is insufficient. Check the inventory of the buffer
unit sample injection port is The ISE tubes are leaking or clogged. solution, prime the ISE module with
too low buffer for about 20 cycles, and then try
again.
A01036 Sample probe Error Sample probe level / Level detection board communication error Recover the failure. If this message
unit detection board appears for 3 times, contact our
communication error customer service department or your
local distributor.
A01037 Sample probe Error Sample probe level / 1. The sample probe is not installed correctly or 1. Check if the sample is installed
unit detection board self goes wrong. correctly or damaged.
calibrating failed 2. Level detection board communication error 2. Recover the failure. If your attempt is
failed, contact our customer service
A01038 Sample probe Error Sample probe clog / Clog detection board communication error. Recover the failure. If this message
unit detection board appears for 3 times, contact our
local distributor.
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ID class Event Log
A02006 Probe R1 unit Error Probe R1 vertical / Reagent probe vertical movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
movement error 1. Sensor status error: switch on it again. Recover failure by
Position: The reagent probe assembly is probably forced to performing the Home maintenance
Error: move vertically. procedure. If this message appears for 3
Or The reagent probe assembly is probably jammed.
Probe R1 horizontal aspirating:
movement error The reagent probe collides with other object.
Or position:
The reagent probe moves vertically in an
Probe R1 syringe unknown position.
movement error Reagent probe horizontal movement error
Error: The reagent probe assembly is probably forced to
move horizontally.
The reagent probe assembly is obstructed when
rotating.
rotating.
position:
The reagent probe assembly is probably forced to
move vertically.
Reagent syringe movement error.
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ID class Event Log
A02007 Probe R1 unit Warning Probe R1 collides with / Reagent probe vertical movement error Reagent probe vertical movement error
an obstacle when 1. Collision occurs during aspirating: 1. Collision occurs during aspirating:
aspirating The reagent probe collides with other object. Remove the obstacle and then recover
Position: the failure.
A02021 Probe R1 unit Warning R1 syringe aspirates too / The aspirate volume is beyond the range of the Define the aspirate volume correctly.
much syringe.
Chemistry:
Position:
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ID class Event Log
A02022 Probe R1 unit Warning R1 syringe dispenses / The dispense volume is beyond the range of the Define the dispense volume correctly.
too much syringe.
Cuvette No.:
Sample ID/bar code:
Chemistry:
A02023 Probe R1 unit Warning Insufficient reagent / There is no reagent or insufficient reagent on the 1. Check if the reagent is sufficient, and
Chemistry: designated position. then try again.
Position on outer ring: 2. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
A02025 Probe R1 unit Warning Probe R1 dispenses / 1. The reagent probe aspirates nothing. 1. Check if the reagent satisfies the
insufficient reagent requirement and is sufficient in volume,
local distributor.
A02026 Probe R1 unit Error Probe R1 fails to detect / There is no deionized water, or the deionized 1. Check if the water supply is normal.
liquid level during water is not supplied normally. 2. If the error remains, contact our
cleaning. customer service department or your
local distributor.
A02027 Probe R1 unit Warning Water residues exist in / There is deionized water left in the reaction Recover the failure. If this message
the cuvette cuvette. appears for 3 times, contact our
Cuvette No.: customer service department or your
Sample ID/bar code: local distributor.
Chemistry:
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A02028 Probe R1 unit Error Probe R1 parameters / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
are within critical range. switch on it again. Recover failure by
Parameter performing the Home maintenance
Value: procedure. If this message appears for 3
Position on outer ring: 2. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
A02030 Probe R1 unit Error Probe R1 level / Level detection board communication error Recover the failure. If this message
detection board appears for 3 times, contact our
local distributor.
A02031 Probe R1 unit Error Probe R1 level / 1. Check if the probe R1 is installed
detection board self Level detection board communication error correctly and intact.
calibrating failed 2. Recover the failure. If this message
appears for 3 times, contact our
local distributor.
A02032 Probe R1 unit Warning Reagent is insufficient / 1. Air bubbles exist in the reagent bottle. 1. Check if the reagent bottle contains
or contains air bubbles 2. The reagent bottle does not meet the air bubbles, and then try again.
Chemistry: requirements. 2. Check if the reagent bottle meets the
Position on outer ring: requirements.
3. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
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A02033 Probe R1 unit Warning Insufficient reagent is / The reagent is insufficient, or air bubbles exist in 1. Check if the reagent is sufficient and
dispensed or air bubbles the reagent bottle. the reagent bottle contains air bubbles,
exist and then try again.
Cuvette No.: 2. If the problem remains, contact the
Sample ID/bar code: manufacturer.
Chemistry:
Position:
A03006 Probe R2 unit Error Probe R2 vertical / Reagent probe vertical movement error Recover the failure. If this message
movement error 1. Sensor status error: appears for 3 times, contact our
Position: The reagent probe assembly is probably forced to customer service department or your
Error: move vertically. local distributor.
Or The reagent probe assembly is probably jammed.
Probe R2 horizontal aspirating:
movement error The reagent probe collides with other object.
Or position:
The reagent probe moves vertically in an
Probe R2 syringe unknown position.
movement error Reagent probe horizontal movement error
Error: The reagent probe assembly is probably forced to
move horizontally.
rotating.
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rotating.
position:
The sample probe assembly is probably forced to
move vertically.
Reagent syringe movement error.
A03007 Probe R2 unit Error Probe R2 collides with / Reagent probe vertical movement error Reagent probe vertical movement error
an obstacle when 1. Collision occurs during aspirating: 1. Collision occurs during aspirating:
aspirating The reagent probe collides with other object. Remove the obstacle and then recover
Position: the failure.
A03021 Probe R2 unit Warning Probe R2 syringe / The aspirate volume is beyond the range of the Define the aspirate volume correctly.
aspirates too much syringe.
Chemistry:
Position:
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A03022 Probe R2 unit Warning Probe R2 syringe / The dispense volume is beyond the range of the Define the dispense volume correctly.
dispenses too much syringe.
Cuvette No.:
Sample ID/bar code:
Chemistry:
Position on inner ring: 2. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
A03025 Probe R2 unit Warning Probe R2 dispenses / 1. The reagent probe aspirates nothing. 1. Check if the reagent satisfies the
insufficient reagent requirement and is sufficient in volume,
local distributor.
A03026 Probe R2 unit Error Probe R2 fails to detect / There is no deionized water, or the deionized 1. Check if the water supply is normal.
liquid level during water is not supplied normally. 2. If the problem remains, contact the
cleaning. manufacturer.
A03028 Probe R2 unit Error Probe R2 parameters / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
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Position on inner ring: 2. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
A03030 Probe R2 unit Error Probe R2 level / Level detection board communication error Recover the failure. If this message
detection board appears for 3 times, contact our
local distributor.
A03031 Probe R2 unit Error Probe R2 level / 1. The probe R2 is not installed correctly or goes Recover the failure. If this message
detection board self wrong. appears for 3 times, contact our
calibrating failed 2. Level detection board communication error customer service department or your
local distributor.
A03032 Probe R2 unit Warning Reagent is insufficient / 1. Air bubbles exist in the reagent bottle. 1. Check if the reagent bottle contains
or contains air bubbles 2. The reagent bottle does not meet the air bubbles, and then try again.
Chemistry: requirements. 2. Check if the reagent bottle meets the
Position on inner ring: requirements.
3. If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
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A04006 Sample mixer Error Sample mixer vertical / Sample mixer vertical movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
unit movement error 1. Sensor status error switch on it again. Recover failure by
Position: The sample mixer assembly is probably forced to performing the Home maintenance
2. Failed to find the zero position
Or The sample mixer assembly is probably jammed.
Sample mixer position
horizontal movement The sample mixer moves vertically in an
error unknown position.
Position: Sample mixer horizontal movement error
Error: 1. Sensor status error
The sample mixer assembly is probably forced to
move horizontally.
The sample mixer assembly is obstructed when
rotating.
position
The sample mixer moves vertically in an
unknown position.
A04015 Sample mixer Error Sample mixer rotation / The mixer is obstructed by other object or Recover failure by performing the
unit error interfered by the reaction cuvette. Home maintenance procedure. If this
Rotation speed: message appears for 3 times, contact
our customer service department or
A04016 Sample mixer Error Sample mixer / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
critical range. performing the Home maintenance
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A05006 Reagent mixer Error Reagent mixer vertical / Reagent mixer vertical movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
unit movement error 1. Sensor status error switch on it again. Recover failure by
Position: The reagent mixer assembly is probably forced to performing the Home maintenance
Or The reagent mixer assembly is probably jammed.
Reagent mixer position
horizontal movement The reagent mixer moves vertically in an
error unknown position.
Position: Reagent mixer horizontal movement error
Error: 1. Sensor status error
The reagent mixer assembly is probably forced to
move vertically.
The reagent mixer assembly is obstructed when
rotating.
position
The reagent mixer moves vertically in an
unknown position.
A05016 Reagent mixer Error Reagent mixer rotation / The mixer is obstructed by other object or Recover failure by performing the
unit error interfered by the reaction cuvette. Home maintenance procedure. If this
Rotation speed: message appears for 3 times, contact
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A05017 Reagent mixer Error Reagent mixer / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
A06006 Reaction Error Reaction carousel / Reaction carousel movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
carousel unit movement error 1. Failed to find the home position switch on it again. Recover failure by
Error: The reaction carousel is obstructed or blocked. performing the Home maintenance
procedure. If this message appears for 3
2. The coder missed steps
The reaction carousel is obstructed or blocked. department or your local distributor.
3. The reaction carousel missed steps when
moving to the home position.
The reaction carousel is obstructed or blocked.
A06009 Reaction Error Reaction carousel / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
carousel unit parameters are within switch on it again. Recover failure by
critical range performing the Home maintenance
A07006 Sample carousel Error Sample carousel outer / Sample carousel outer ring movement error Recover the failure. If this message
1 unit ring movement error 1. Failed to find the home position appears for 3 times, contact our
Error: The sample carousel outer ring is obstructed or customer service department or your
blocked. local distributor.
The sample carousel outer ring is obstructed or
blocked.
3. The sample carousel outer ring missed steps
when moving to the home position.
The sample carousel outer ring is obstructed or
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blocked.
A07009 Sample carousel Error Sample bar code error / The sample bar coder reader goes wrong due to Recover the failure. If the error
1 unit system failure. remains, initialize the sample bar code
reader. If the error still remains, contact
our Customer Service Department or
A07010 Sample carousel Warning Sample bar code error / Sample bar coder reader does not work normally Initialize the sample bar code reader
1 unit Position: due to communication error. and try again. If your attempt is failed,
contact our customer service
A07011 Sample carousel Error Sample bar code / Sample bar coder sending buffer is full due to Recover the failure or reboot the
1 unit sending buffer is full communication error. analyzing unit.
A07012 Sample carousel Error Parameters of sample / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
1 unit carousel outer ring are switch on it again. Recover the failure.
within critical range If this message appears for 3 times,
Parameter contact our customer service
Value: department or your local distributor.
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A08006 Sample carousel Error Sample carousel inner / Sample carousel inner ring movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
2 unit ring movement error 1. Failed to find the home position switch on it again. Recover the failure.
Error: The sample carousel inner ring is obstructed or If this message appears for 3 times,
blocked. contact our customer service
The sample carousel inner ring is obstructed or
blocked.
3. The sample carousel inner ring missed steps
The sample carousel inner ring is obstructed or
blocked.
A08009 Sample carousel Error Sample bar code reader / The sample bar coder reader goes wrong due to Recover the failure. If the error
2 unit goes wrong system failure. remains, initialize the sample bar code
reader. If the problem remains, initialize
the sample bar code reader. If the error
still remains, contact our Customer
distributor.
A08010 Sample carousel Warning Sample bar code error / Sample bar coder reader does not work normally Initialize the sample bar code reader
2 unit Position: due to communication error. and try again. If your attempt is failed,
A08011 Sample carousel Error Sample bar code / Sample bar coder sending buffer is full due to Recover the failure or reboot the
2 unit sending buffer is full communication error. analyzing unit.
A08012 Sample carousel Error Parameters of sample / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
2 unit carousel inner ring are switch on it again. Recover failure by
within critical range performing the Home maintenance
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Value: department or your local distributor.
A09006 Reagent Error Reagent carousel outer / Reagent carousel outer ring movement error Recover the failure. If this message
carousel 1 unit ring movement error 1. Failed to find the home position appears for 3 times, contact our
Error: The reagent carousel outer ring is obstructed or customer service department or your
blocked. local distributor.
The reagent carousel outer ring is obstructed or
blocked.
3. The reagent carousel outer ring missed steps
The reagent carousel outer ring is obstructed or
blocked.
A09009 Reagent Error Reagent carousel cover / The reagent carousel cover is removed. Restore the reagent carousel cover.
carousel 1 unit is opened compulsively
A09011 Reagent Error Reagent bar code reader / The reagent bar coder reader goes wrong due to Recover the failure. If the error
carousel 1 unit does not work normally system failure. remains, initialize the sample bar code
still remains, contact our Customer
distributor.
A09012 Reagent Warning Reagent bar code reader / Reagent bar coder sending buffer is full due to Initialize the sample bar code reader
carousel 1 unit data error communication error. and try again. If your attempt is failed,
Position: contact our customer service
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A09014 Reagent Error Reagent bar code / Reagent bar coder reader does not work normally Recover the failure or reboot the
carousel 1 unit sending buffer is full due to communication error. analyzing unit.
Position:
A09015 Reagent Error Parameters of reagent / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
carousel 1 unit carousel outer ring are switch on it again. Recover failure by
A09016 Reagent Error Reagent carousel is / The reagent carousel stops rotating and scanning Restore the reagent carousel cover and
carousel 1 unit opened compulsively is terminated, because the reagent carousel cover recover the failure, and then try again.
during scanning is removed during scanning.
A10006 Reagent Error Reagent carousel inner / Reagent carousel inner ring movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
carousel 2 unit ring movement error 1. Failed to find the home position switch on it again. Recover failure by
Error: The reagent carousel inner ring is obstructed or performing the Home maintenance
blocked. procedure. If this message appears for 3
The reagent carousel inner ring is obstructed or
blocked.
3. The reagent carousel inner ring missed steps
The reagent carousel inner ring is obstructed or
blocked.
A10009 Reagent Error Reagent carousel cover / The reagent carousel cover is removed. Restore the reagent carousel cover.
carousel 2 unit is opened compulsively
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A10011 Reagent Error Reagent bar code reader / The reagent bar coder reader goes wrong due to Recover the failure. If the error
carousel 2 unit does not work normally system failure. remains, initialize the sample bar code
still remains, contact our customer
service department or your local
distributor.
A10012 Reagent Warning Reagent bar code error. / Reagent bar coder sending buffer is full due to Initialize the sample bar code reader
carousel 2 unit Position: communication error. and try again. If your attempt is failed,
A10014 Reagent Error Reagent bar code / Reagent bar coder reader does not work normally Recover the failure or reboot the
carousel 2 unit sending buffer is full due to communication error. analyzing unit.
Position:
carousel 2 unit carousel inner ring are switch on it again. Recover failure by
A10016 Reagent Error Reagent carousel is / The reagent carousel stops rotating and scanning Restore the reagent carousel cover and
carousel 2 unit opened compulsively is terminated, because the reagent carousel cover recover the failure, and then try again.
during scanning is removed during scanning.
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A11005 Wash station Error Wash station movement / Wash station movement error Switch off the analyzing unit power and
error 1. Sensor status error switch on it again. Recover failure by
Error: The wash station assembly is probably forced to performing the Home maintenance
move. procedure. If this message appears for 3
2. Failed to find the home position
The wash station assembly is obstructed by other
object.
3. The wash station collides with an obstacle
when moving.
The wash station collides with other object, or the
wash probes then collide with the reaction
carousel.
A11010 Wash station Error Releasing vacuum / 1. Solenoid valves V23-V27 go wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
failed 2. The vacuum pump goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
3. The vacuum sensor goes wrong. our customer service department or
A11012 Wash station Warning Water supplying is too / 1. The water unit goes wrong. 1. Check the water unit.
slow 2. The water supply valve goes wrong. 2. Check if the water supply ball valve
3. The water supply ball valve is not opened. is opened and the handle is level.
4. The water supply ball valve goes wrong. 3. Check if the water supply tube is
5. The low-level floater of the water tank goes smooth.
wrong. 4. Check if the water level inside the
6. The water supply tube is bent. water tank is low (at the scale of 5L).
7. The outlet filter of the water supply tube is 5. Check if the error is accidental.
clogged. 6. If the error is not accidental, contact
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A11013 Wash station Error Water tank is empty / 1. The water unit goes wrong. 1. Check the water unit.
2. The water supply valve goes wrong. 2. Check if the water supply ball valve
3. The water supply ball valve is not opened. is opened and the handle is level.
4. The water supply ball valve goes wrong. 3. Check if the water supply tube is
5. The low-level floater of the water tank goes smooth.
wrong. 4. Check if the water level inside the
6. The water supply tube is bent. water tank is low (at the scale of 5L).
7. The outlet filter of the water supply tube is 4. Check if the error is accidental.
clogged. 5. If the error is not accidental, contact
A11014 Wash station Warning Priming diluted wash / 1. The solenoid valve V06 goes wrong. 1. Check if the P03 pump is opened and
solution is slow 2. The restrictor ring is clogged. the pressure gauge reads between
3. The inlet filter at the front panel is clogged. 40kPa-50kPa.
4. The P03 pump goes wrong. 2. Check the floater of the deionized
water tank.
5. The water tank is empty.
3. Check the floater of the diluted wash
6. The concentrated wash solution tank is empty.
solution tank.
7. The concentrated wash solution pump goes
4. Check the floater of the concentrated
wrong.
wash solution tank.
8. The low-level floater of the diluted wash
5. Check if the error is accidental.
solution tank goes wrong.
6. If the error is not accidental, contact
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A11015 Wash station Error Insufficient diluted / 1. The solenoid valve V06 goes wrong. 1. Check if the P03 pump is opened and
wash solution 2. The restrictor ring is clogged. the pressure gauge reads between
3. The inlet filter at the front panel is clogged. 40kPa-50kPa.
4. The P03 pump goes wrong. 2. Check the floater of the deionized
water tank.
5. The water tank is empty.
3. Check the floater of the diluted wash
6. The concentrated wash solution tank is empty.
solution tank.
7. The concentrated wash solution pump P05 goes
4. Check the floater of the concentrated
wrong.
wash solution tank.
8. The low-level floater of the diluted wash
solution tank goes wrong.
A11016 Wash station Warning Insufficient / 1. Concentrated wash solution is exhausted and 1. Check if the concentrated wash
concentrated wash the floater status is Empty. solution is exhausted and the floater
solution 2. The low-level floater of the concentrated wash status is Empty. If yes, fill more
solution tank goes wrong. concentrated wash solution.
A11017 Wash station Error Liquid accumulates in / 1. The solenoid valve V27 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
primary vacuum 2. The waste pump P07 goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
container 3. The low-concentration waste drain tube is bent. our customer service department or
A11018 Wash station Error High concentration / 1. The waste pump P07 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
waste collector is full 2. The high-concentration waste drain tube is 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
bent. our customer service department or
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A11019 Wash station Error Low concentration / 1. The waste pump P07 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
waste collector is full 2. The low-concentration waste drain tube is bent. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
A11020 Wash station Error High concentration / 1. The high concentration waste tank is full 1. Check the high-concentration waste
waste tank is full 2. The floater of the high concentration waste tank tank. If it is full, replace the waste tank,
goes wrong. close the full tank and dispose of the
waste properly.
A11021 Wash station Error ISE degassing pressure / 1. The solenoid valve V29 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
is too low 2. The ISE vacuum sensor goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
3. The ISE degasser goes wrong. our customer service department or
A11022 Wash station Error ISE degassing pressure / 1. The solenoid valve V29 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
is too high 2. The ISE degasser pump P12 goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
3. The ISE vacuum sensor goes wrong. our customer service department or
4. The ISE degasser goes wrong. your local distributor.
5. The connectors and tubes go wrong.
A11023 Wash station Error Insufficient vacuum / 1. The primary vacuum pump P08 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
2. The primary vacuum sensor goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
3. The connectors and tubes go wrong. our customer service department or
4. The primary vacuum container goes wrong. your local distributor.
5. Solenoid valves V23-V26 go wrong.
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A11024 Wash station Warning Degassing unit pressure / 1. The solenoid valve V28 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
is too low 2. The degassing vacuum sensor goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
3. The degasser goes wrong. our customer service department or
A11025 Wash station Warning Degassing unit pressure / 1. The solenoid valve V28 goes wrong. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
is too high 2. The degasser pump P09 goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
3. The degassing vacuum sensor goes wrong. our customer service department or
4. The degasser goes wrong. your local distributor.
5. The connectors and tubes go wrong.
A11026 Wash station Error Wash unit parameters / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
A12005 Temperature Warning Reaction carousel T1 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
unit temperature is out of 2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
range (component error and cable error) our customer service department or
TDISP temperature: 3. The temperature protection switch goes wrong. your local distributor.
TS01: (component error and cable error)
TS02: 4. The heater goes wrong. (component error and
TS03:(Adjusted cable error)
temperature ∆T for 3 5. PCB error
Pt1000 sensors) 6. Parameters are lost.
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A12006 Temperature Warning Temperature of wash / 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check the temperature of the
unit solution for cleaning 2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. deionized water for cleaning the whole
cuvettes is out of range (component error and cable error) unit.
Temperature: 3. The temperature protection switch goes wrong. 2. Check if the water supply is normal
(component error and cable error) and has the temperature between
4. The heater goes wrong. (component error and 15°C-30°C.
cable error) 3. Check if the error is accidental.
5. PCB error 4. If the error is not accidental, contact
6. Parameters are lost. our customer service department or
A12007 Temperature Warning Temperature of / 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check the temperature of the
unit deionized water for 2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. deionized water for cleaning the whole
cleaning cuvettes is out (component error and cable error) unit.
of range 3. The temperature protection switch goes wrong. 2. Check if the water supply is normal
Temperature: (component error and cable error) and has the temperature between
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A12008 Temperature Warning Temperature of / 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check the temperature of the
unit deionized water for 2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. deionized water for cleaning the whole
cleaning the whole unit (component error and cable error) unit.
is out of range 3. The temperature protection switch goes wrong. 2. Check if the water supply is normal
Temperature: (component error and cable error) and has the temperature between
A12009 Temperature Warning Internal temperature of / 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check if the air vent is blocked.
unit the whole unit is out of 2. The cooling fan goes wrong. Clean the dust screen if it is blocked.
range 3. The dust screen is blocked. 2. Check if enough space is reserved
Temperature: 4. The air vent is blocked in the specified range. between the air vent and the wall. If
not, reallocate the instrument.
A12012 Temperature Error Temperature unit / Parameters of the control unit are incorrect. Switch off the analyzing unit power and
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A13006 ISE module Error ISE communication / ISE module error: Recover the failure and then rerun the
error operating software.
A13007 ISE module Error ISE calibration factor / The current calibration factors of the ISE module Recalibrate the ISE module.
error cannot be used.
A13008 ISE module Error Operation of ISE / ISE module error: Recover the failure and then rerun the
module is abnormal operating software.
Instruction:
A13009 ISE module Error ISE configuration / The configured parameters exceed the allowable Enter the parameters again, or restore
parameter error values. them to the default values.
Instruction:
A13010 ISE module Error ISE module accepts no / ISE module error: Recover the failure and then rerun the
instruction in current operating software.
status
Instruction:
A13011 ISE module Error ISE module error: / ISE module error: Recover the failure and then rerun the
Sample IDs for sample operating software.
programming and
dispensing do not match
A13012 ISE module Warning ISE module error: Not / The test data is insufficient for calculating the CV Perform the precision test again for at
enough data for CV value. least 2 times.
calculation
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A13013 ISE module Error ISE module error: ADC / The ADC of the ISE module is not initialized 1. Check the connection of electrodes,
initialization error normally. ground terminal and temperature
sensor, and then recover the failure.
2. Switch off the main power and then
switch on it again after 10 seconds.
Perform the startup procedure.
A13014 ISE module Warning ISE module error: ADC ADC The ISE electrodes, ground terminal and 1. Check the connection of electrodes,
out of range temperature sensor are not connected correctly. ground terminal and ISE temperature
Chemistry: sensor, and then recover the failure.
2. Switch off the main power and then
switch on it again after 10 seconds.
Perform the startup procedure.
A13016 ISE module Warning ISE module error: ADC T2 The ISE temperature sensor is not connected Check if the temperature sensor is
out of rangeISE module correctly. connected correctly, and then recover
error: Beyond the failure.
temperature sensor
rangeBeyond
temperature sensor
range
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A13018 ISE module Warning Calibration failed. DILO The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and
Dilution rate out of electrode is degenerated. recalibrate.
range The electrode is not installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure
Chemistry: that an O-shape washer exists between
every two electrodes, and between the
electrode and the module.
4. Check if the calibration status of the
chemistry is Cal Failed.
A13019 ISE module Warning Calibration failed. DILE The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and
Dilution rate calculation electrode is degenerated. recalibrate.
error. The electrode is not installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure
Chemistry: that an O-shape washer exists between
A13020 ISE module Warning Calibration failed. Slope SLO The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and
out of range electrode is degenerated. recalibrate.
Chemistry: The electrode is not installed correctly. 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and
then recalibrate.
3. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure
that an O-shape washer exists between
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A13021 ISE module Warning Calibration failed. Slope SLE The calibrator is stored for too long time, or the 1. Replace the calibrator and
calculation error electrode is degenerated. recalibrate.
Chemistry: The electrode is not installed correctly. 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and
then recalibrate.
3. Reinstall the electrode. Make sure
that an O-shape washer exists between
A13022 ISE module Warning Calibration failed. Cl BIAS The Cl electrode is dirty. 1. Clean the electrode repeatedly and
bias out of range. The Cl electrode is degenerated. then recalibrate.
2. Replace the Cl electrode.
3. Check if the calibration status of Cl
is Cal Failed.
A13023 ISE module Error ISE calibration failed. REPL The calibration repeatability of the ISE module is 1. Replace the calibrator and
Calibration replicates poor. recalibrate.
exceed set value. 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and
then recalibrate.
3. Check the connection of the ISE
buffer tank and then recalibrate.
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A13024 ISE module Error ISE calibration aborted. SEN 1. The calibrator is placed in an incorrect position, 1. Check the calibrator position and
Electrode voltage out of or the electrode is not connected correctly. replace the calibrator, check if the
range 2. The electrode is degenerated. electrode is connected correctly, and
3. The sample probe aspirates or dispenses then recalibrate.
incorrectly. (The error occurs for several ISE 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and
chemistries.) then recalibrate.
A13025 ISE module Warning Electrode voltage out of SEN 1. The calibrator is placed in an incorrect position. 1. Check the calibrator position and
range during ISE 2. The electrode is degenerated. replace the calibrator, check if the
calibration 3. The sample probe aspirates or dispenses electrode is connected correctly, and
Chemistry: incorrectly. (The error occurs for several ISE then recalibrate.
chemistries.) 2. If the electrode is new, activate it and
then recalibrate.
A13026 ISE module Warning ISE calibration DUP Calibrator of the same concentration level will be If the calibration is succeeded, ignore
tolerance out of range run repeatedly on the ISE module. If the the error; If the calibration is failed,
Chemistry: difference between two adjacent runs is beyond take relevant actions according to the
the set range, this warning will be triggered. alarm.
A13027 ISE module Error ISE test order error / ISE module error: Recover the failure.
A13028 ISE module Error ISE syringe fails to / ISE module error: Recover the failure.
reach home position.
leave home position.
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reach home position.
A13031 ISE module Error ISE syringe movement / ISE module error: Recover the failure.
error: Syringe fails to
leave home position.
A13032 ISE module Warning ISE syringe already / The syringe already reaches the top. Stop clicking on the Buffer Syringe Up
reaches the top. button.
A13033 ISE module Warning ISE syringe already / The syringe already reaches the bottom. Stop clicking on the Buffer Syringe
reaches the bottom. Down button.
refrigeration refrigeration unit are switch on it again. Recover failure by
unit within critical range performing the Home maintenance
Parameter: procedure. If this message appears for 3
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A14006 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigeration / 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
refrigeration temperature is out of 2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
unit range (component error and cable error) our customer service department or
TrDISP: 3. The temperature protection switch goes wrong. your local distributor.
(component error and cable error)
4. The radiator goes wrong. (component error and
cable error)
5. The fan goes wrong. (component error and
cable error)
6. The recycle pump goes wrong. (component
error and cable error)
7. The refrigerant goes wrong.
8. PCB error
A14007 Reagent Warning Temperature of / 1. The ambient temperature is out of range. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
refrigeration refrigeration module is 2. The temperature sensor goes wrong. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
unit low (component error and cable error) our customer service department or
Tcp: 3. The recycle pump goes wrong. (component your local distributor.
error and cable error)
4. The refrigerant goes wrong.
5. PCB error
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A14008 Reagent Warning Liquid pump fan is / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
refrigeration abnormal 2. The fan is damaged. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
unit 3. The power supply goes wrong. our customer service department or
A14011 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigerating / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
refrigeration fan 1 is abnormal 2. The fan is damaged. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
A14012 Reagent Warning Reagent refrigerating / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
refrigeration fan 2 is abnormal 2. The fan is damaged. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
A14013 Reagent Error Light source fan is / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
A14014 Reagent Warning Air pump fan is / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
A14015 Reagent Warning ISE fan is abnormal / 1. The fan is blocked. 1. Check if the error is accidental.
refrigeration 2. The fan is damaged. 2. If the error is not accidental, contact
C00001 Operating Error Incompatible operating / The operating system is not Windows XP. Reinstall Windows XP and the
system system. Please install operating software.
Windows XP
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C00002 Operating Error Memory is less than 2G / The memory is less than 1.5G. Install a memory above 1.5G and then
system reboot the operating system.
C00003 Operating Error Resolution error / The screen resolution is not 1280*1024. Set the screen resolution to 1280*1024.
system
C00004 Operating Error Color error / The color is below 16 bit. Set the color to above 16 and then
system reboot the operating system.
C00005 Operating Warning Insufficient disk space / The remaining disk space is less than 4G. Rearrange the hard disk and delete the
system useless documents.
C00006 Operating Error Out of disk space / The remaining disk space is less than 1G. Rearrange the hard disk and delete the
system useless documents.
C00007 Operating Error CPU performance low / The CPU is too busy. Reboot the computer and operating
system software. If this message appears for 3
C00008 Operating Warning Printer cannot be / The printer is not powered on; the printer cable is Check the printer connection; check if
system connected not connected; or no driver is installed. the printer is powered on and if the
driver and default printer have been
installed.
C00009 Operating Warning Printer failure / Paper jam. No paper. No ink Check for paper jam. Check if printer is
system busy, and print tasks are too many.
C00010 Operating Warning Print paper running out / Paper jam. No paper. No ink Check for paper jam. Check if printer is
system busy, and print tasks are too many.
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C00012 Operating Warning Sound card failure / No sound card is installed. Sound card failure. Reinstall the sound card or the sound
system Incorrect sound card driver. card driver.
C01001 Instrument Error Equipment cannot be / The serial cable is not connected; or the analyzing Check the serial port connection.
connection connected unit power is switched off. Replug the cable. Check if the
analyzing unit is powered on. Start the
initialization again. Restart the
computer and analyzing unit. If three
continuous attempts are failed, contact
C01002 Instrument Error Instruction response / Communication error. Check the serial port cable and replug
connection error it. Switch off the analyzing unit power
and switch on it again. Recover failure
by performing the Home maintenance
procedure. If this message appears for 3
C02001 Database Error Database initialing / The database file is damaged or lost. Reboot the computer and analyzing
failed unit. If three continuous attempts are
C02002 Database Error Database upgrade failed / The database file is damaged or lost. Reboot the computer and analyzing
unit. If three continuous attempts are
C02004 Database Warning Database backup failed / The database file is damaged or lost. Reboot the computer and analyzing
unit. If three continuous attempts are
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C02005 Database Warning Reading/Writing / The database does not work normally. Reboot the computer and analyzing
database failed unit. If three continuous attempts are
C03001 Result Warning Result cannot be RCE Absorbance data for calculation is incomplete, or Rerun the test. If the error remains,
calculation calculated the dividend is 0. contact our customer service
Sample ID/bar code: department or your local distributor.
Position:
Chemistry:
C03002 Result Warning Absorbance out of ABS The absorbance measured at the primary and Check the sample for foreign matters or
calculation range secondary wavelength is greater than 3.4A. interferents; check if the reagent is
Sample ID/bar code: qualified and placed in the correct
Position: position; check the cuvette is clean;
check if the photometric system is
Chemistry:
working normally.Check the sample for
foreign matters or interferents; check if
the reagent is qualified and placed in
the correct position; check if the cuvette
and lamp are normal. If the problem
remains, contact our customer service
C03003 Result Warning R1 blank absorbance RBK The reagent goes wrong; the cuvette is not clear; Check if the cuvette is not overflowed,
calculation out of range the reaction cuvette is overflowed; or insufficient the reagent is sufficient without air
Sample ID/bar code: reagent is dispensed. bubbles, the light does not drift and the
Position: chemistry parameters are reasonable.
Replace the reagent and then rerun the
Chemistry:
test. Check if the reagent is sufficient
without air bubbles and the chemistry
parameters are reasonable. If yes,
replace the reagent and then rerun the
test. Check if the cuvette is normal. If
the error remains, contact our customer
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distributor.
C03004 Result Warning Substrate depletion BOE The sample concentration is too high, and Check the reaction curve and the
calculation Sample ID/bar code: substrate depletion occurs during fixed-time substrate depletion limit. Rerun the test
Position: measurements. with diluted sample.
Chemistry:
C03005 Result Warning Result cannot be ENC The sample concentration is too high, and Check the reaction curve and the
calculation calculated substrate depletion occurs within the lag time of substrate depletion limit. Rerun the test
Sample ID/bar code: rate check measurements. with diluted sample.
Position:
Chemistry:
C03006 Result Warning Linearity limit out of LIN The measuring points for result calculation are Check the reaction curve and the
calculation range nonlinear, because the sample concentration is too substrate depletion limit. Rerun the test
Sample ID/bar code: high, or the substrate depletion limit is not with diluted sample.
Position: specified or unreasonable.
Chemistry:
C03007 Result Warning Prozone check error PRO Antibody excess occurs due to too high sample Check the reaction curve and the
calculation Sample ID/bar code: concentration. prozone check parameters. Rerun the
Position: test with diluted sample.
Chemistry:
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C03008 Result Warning Sample concentration is RRN The sample concentration exceeds the high limit Rerun the test with diluted sample.
calculation higher than that of the of the calibrator concentration.
highest-level calibrator
Sample ID/bar code:
Position:
Chemistry:
C03009 Result Warning Mixed blank absorbance MBK The reagent goes wrong; the cuvette is not clear; Check if the cuvette is not overflowed,
calculation out of range the reaction cuvette is overflowed; or insufficient the reagent is sufficient without air
Chemistry: reagent is dispensed. bubbles, the light does not drift and the
Calibrator: chemistry parameters are reasonable. If
yes, replace the reagent and then rerun
Position:
the test. Check if the reagent is
sufficient without air bubbles and the
chemistry parameters are reasonable.
Check if the cuvette is normal. Replace
the reagent and then rerun the test. If
distributor.
C03010 Result Warning Blank response out of BLK The reagent goes wrong; insufficient reagent is Check if the cuvette is not overflowed,
calculation range dispensed; the cuvette contains air bubbles; the the reagent is sufficient without air
Chemistry: light drifts; or the cuvette is overflowed. bubbles, the light does not drift and the
Calibrator: chemistry parameters are reasonable. If
yes, replace the reagent and then rerun
Position:
the test. Check if the reagent is
sufficient without air bubbles and the
chemistry parameters are reasonable.
Check if the cuvette is normal. Replace
the reagent and then rerun the test. If
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distributor.
C03011 Result Warning Calibration repeatability DUP The difference between the maximum and Check if the acceptance limit is
calculation out of range minimum response of the calibrator exceeds the reasonable, troubleshoot the error, and
Chemistry: specified limit. then recalibrate.
Calibrator:
Position:
C03012 Result Warning Calibration sensitivity SEN The difference of final response of the maximum Check if the acceptance limit is
calculation out of range and minimum concentration calibrators exceeds reasonable and the reagent and
Chemistry: the specified limit. calibrator are normal, and then
Calibrator: recalibrate.
Position:
C03013 Result Warning Calibration curve CSD The calculated standard deviation of the Check if the acceptance limit is
calculation standard deviation out calibration curve exceeds the specified limit. reasonable and the reagent and
of range calibrator are normal, and then
Chemistry: recalibrate.
Calibrator:
Position:
C03014 Result Warning Calibration curve fitting DET The calculated fit of the calibration curve exceeds Check if the acceptance limit is
calculation out of range the specified limit. reasonable and the reagent and
Chemistry: calibrator are normal, and then
Calibrator: recalibrate.
Position:
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C03015 Result Warning Calibration slope FAC The slope difference is applicable to linear Check if the acceptance limit is
calculation different out of range calibration only and refers to the K factor (slope) reasonable and the reagent and
Chemistry: difference between two adjacent calibrations. It calibrator are normal, and then
Calibrator: exceeds the specified limit. recalibrate.
Position:
C03016 Result Warning Calibration curve not MON The calibration data and calibration curve are not Check if the calibrator is defined and
calculation monotonic monotonic. placed correctly, and then recalibrate.
Chemistry:
Calibrator:
Position:
C03017 Result Warning Calibration curve not COV For nonlinear calibration, a satisfying base cannot Check that the reagent and calibrator
calculation convergent be calculated and no calibration curve is drawn. are normal, and then recalibrate. If the
Chemistry: error remains, contact our customer
Calibrator: service department or your local
distributor.
Position:
C03018 Result Warning 12s warning 12S The QC result is between ±2 and ±3 standard No actions are required.
calculation Control: deviations from the assigned mean concentration.
Chemistry:
C03019 Result Warning 13s out of control 13s The QC result is greater than ±3 standard Check if the reagent is qualified and
calculation Control: deviations from the assigned mean concentration. control is normal. If the error remains,
Chemistry: contact our customer service
C03020 Result Warning 22s out of control 22s Results of two controls or two results of one Check if the reagent is qualified and
calculation Control: control within a run are simultaneously greater control is normal. If the error remains,
Chemistry: than +2 or -2 standard deviations from the contact our customer service
assigned mean. department or your local distributor.
C03021 Result Warning R4s out of control R4S One result of a run is greater than +2 standard Check if the reagent is qualified and
calculation Control: deviations from the assigned mean and the other control is normal. If the error remains,
Chemistry: greater than -2SDs. contact our customer service
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C03022 Result Warning 41s out of control 41s Results of two runs in two-control evaluation or Check if the reagent is qualified and
calculation Control: four continuous results of a control are greater control is normal. If the error remains,
Chemistry: than +1 or -1 standard deviation from the assigned contact our customer service
mean concentration. department or your local distributor.
C03023 Result Warning 10x out of control 10x Results of five runs in two-control evaluation or Check if the reagent is qualified and
calculation Control: ten continuous results of a control that are being control is normal. If the error remains,
Chemistry: compared are on the same side. contact our customer service
C03024 Result Error Biochemistry test period / 1. Software error Rerun the test. Reboot the operating
calculation time out. Cannot 2. Operating system error software, analyzing unit and computer.
continue If the error remains, contact our
local distributor.
C03025 Result Error ISE test period time out. / 1. Software error 1. Restore the system and rerun the test.
calculation Cannot continue 2. Calculation of ISE calibration factor is time out 2. Replace the calibrator and
due to incorrect response. recalibrate.
C03026 Result Warning Photoelectric data is lost / Communication error. If the error persists, contact our
calculation customer service department or your
local distributor.
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C03030 Result Error Photoelectric / 1. Software error 1. Rerun the operating software.
calculation measurement period is 2. Reboot the operation unit.
out of range 3. If the error remains, contact our
Sample ID/bar code: customer service department or your
Position: local distributor. 。
Chemistry:
C03031 Result Error Multiple photometric / 1. Software error 1. Rerun the operating software.
calculation measurements are time 2. Reboot the operation unit.
out 3. If the error remains, contact our
Sample ID/bar code: customer service department or your
Position: local distributor. 。
Chemistry:
C04001 Sample bar code Warning Sample bar code / Duplicate bar code is used. Replace the duplicate sample bar code
already exists. label.
Sample ID/bar code:
Position 1:
Position 2:
C04002 Sample bar code Warning Corresponding program / The sample of the bar code has not been Program the sample of the bar code.
information does not programmed.
exist
Sample ID/bar code:
Position:
C04006 Sample bar code Warning Sample is expired / The sample is loaded after its shelf life is The sample is expired. Replace the
Sample ID/bar code: exceeded. sample and program it again. Reject the
Position: expired sample. If the sample shelf life
is too short, change it to a reasonable
one.
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C04007 Sample bar code Warning Sample bar code / The bar code contains invalid characters rather Redefine the bar code with numbers
contains invalid than number and letter. and letters.
characters
Position:
C04008 Sample bar code Warning Sample bar code is / The bar code length is greater than the maximum Redefine the bar code with no more
longer than 27 digits value of 27 digits. than 27 digits.
Position:
C04009 Sample bar code Error Sample bar code is / The bar code length is less than the minimum Redefine the bar code with no less than
shorter than 3 digits value of 3 digits. 3 digits.
Position:
C04010 Sample bar code Error Sample bar code reader / Searched configuration parameters and the set Reconfigure the bar code reader. If the
configuration error ones do not match due to communication error, or error remains, contact our customer
failed sending of configuration instruction, or bar service department or your local
code reader failure. distributor. 。
C04011 Sample bar code Warning No bar code is detected / 1. No sample is loaded. 1. Load the samples.
in sample position 2. Sample bar code is too poor to be identified. 2. Use clear and complete sample bar
Position: 3. Sample bar code label is not applied correctly. code.
4. Sample bar code scanning window is dirty. 3. Adjust the sample bar code label to
5. Symbology, digits and check digit of sample make it face the gap on the sample cup
bar code are not set correctly. adapter.
4. Clean the sample bar code scanning
window.
5. Check if the symbology, digits and
check digit of sample bar code are set
correctly.
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C05001 Reagent bar Warning Duplicate reagent bar / Incorrect reagent or reagent bar code is being Reprint the reagent bar code, or replace
code code used, or an invalid reagent bar code is being used the reagent bottle with an invalid bar
Reagent: in a closed-reagent system. Closed-reagent bar code.
Position 1: code is aligned with closed reagents, and cannot
be used again for new reagent when a reagent is
Position 2:
exhausted.
C05002 Reagent bar Warning Reagent bar code / Incorrect reagent bar code is being used, or Print the new reagent bar code with
code information error. reagent bar code is not configured reasonably. The correct settings and check the bar code
Position: reagent bar code contains incomplete or incorrect against the settings. In the case of a
reagent information, such as expiration date, closed-reagent system, replace the
reagent volume, etc. reagent bottle, or contact the reagent
The reagent is placed in an incorrect position, e.g. supplier.
R1 on reagent carousel 2, or R2 on reagent If the reagent is placed incorrectly,
carousel 1. adjust them to the correct positions, that
is, R1 to reagent carousel 1 and R2 to
reagent carousel 2.
C05003 Reagent bar Warning Reagent bar code / Incorrect reagent bar code is being used, or Check the reagent bar code settings, or
code analysis error reagent bar code settings are incorrect. reprint the reagent bar code against the
Position: Non-closed reagent bar code is being used in a settings. In the case of a closed-reagent
closed-reagent system. The system is failed to system, contact the reagent supplier.
extract reagent information from the bar code.
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C05004 Reagent bar Error Reagent has exceeded / Reagents in a closed-reagent system are used with Replace the closed reagent. If the error
code the maximum using maximum aspirate/dispense volume and remains on the new reagent, contactIf
times exhausted. Replace the reagent bottle. the error remains on the new reagent,
Position: contact our customer service
C05005 Reagent bar Error Reagent has been / The reagent is expired and cannot be used for Replace the reagent.
code expired. Please replace measurements.
it
Position:
C05006 Reagent bar Error Wash solution position / Reagent rather than wash solution is placed in the Reposition the reagent, or remove it
code on reagent carousel fixed wash solution position (D1, No.70) on from the fixed wash solution position.
outer ring is occupied reagent carousel outer ring.
by another reagent
Position:
C05007 Reagent bar Error Wash solution position / Reagent rather than wash solution is placed in the Reposition the reagent, or remove it
code on reagent carousel fixed wash solution position (D2, No.50) on from the fixed wash solution position.
inner ring is occupied reagent carousel inner ring.
by another reagent
Position:
C05008 Reagent bar Error Physiological saline / Reagent rather than physiological saline is placed Reposition the reagent, or remove it
code position on reagent in the fixed physiological saline position (W2, from the fixed wash solution position.
carousel outer ring is No.69) on reagent carousel 1.
occupied by another
reagent
Position:
C05009 Reagent bar Error Reagent bar code reader / Searched configuration parameters and the set Reconfigure the bar code reader. If the
code configuration error ones do not match due to communication error, or error remains, contact our customer
failed sending of configuration instruction, or bar service department or your local
code reader failure. distributor.
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C06001 Host Error LIS initialization error / Host file is damaged or does not exist. Reinstall the operating software.
communication
C06002 Host Error LIS communication / Host parameters error Re-set or modify the host
communication parameter error communication parameters.
C06003 Host Error LIS communication / Communication error If the error occurs accidentally, send or
communication error receive the instruction again. If the
error still remains, contact our customer
distributor.
C06004 Host Error LIS host cannot be / Abnormal network connection, or the LIS host is Check LIS connection and network
communication connected not started. cable. Check if LIS host and LIS station
can start normally.
C06005 Host Warning Sending sample results / Communication error If the error occurs accidentally, send or
communication failed. receive the instruction again. If the
distributor.
C06006 Host Warning Sending sample / Communication error If the error occurs accidentally, send or
communication information failed. receive the instruction again. If the
distributor.
C06007 Host Warning Inquiring sample / LIS host failure. If the error occurs accidentally, neglect
communication information failed. it. If the error occurs frequently, contact
the manufacturer of LISNeglect the
error. If the error occurs frequently,
contact the manufacturer of LIS or
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C06008 Host Warning Downloading sample / Incorrect channel settings, or insufficient or Check and re-set the chemistry
communication failed. redundant chemistries on the LIS host. correspondence between the operating
software and the LIS host.
C07003 Light source Error Light intensity is too / 1. The lamp is not installed correctly. 1. Check if the lamp is installed
weak 2. The cuvette is contaminated. correctly.
3. The lamp is aging. 2. Perform the diluted wash procedure
4. The wash station dispenses liquid incorrectly. and then the lamp check procedure.
3. Replace the lamp.
4. Check if the wash station dispenses
liquid with correct volume to reaction
cuvettes.
local distributor.
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C07004 Light source Warning Cuvette blank out of / 1. The cuvette is contaminated. 1. Open the reaction carousel and check
range 2. The lamp is aging. if the lamp is turned on. If it is not,
Cuvette No.: 3. The lamp is not installed correctly. rerun the operating software.
4. The wash station dispenses liquid incorrectly. 2. Check if the lamp is installed
correctly.
5. The photoelectric collection board goes wrong.
3. Perform the diluted wash procedure
and then the cuvette check procedure.
4. Replace or clean the failed cuvette.
5. Replace the lamp.
6. Check if the wash station dispenses
liquid with correct volume to reaction
cuvettes.
local distributor.
C07005 Light source Error Lamp is not turned on / 1. The lamp is damaged. 1. Open the reaction carousel and check
2. The lamp cable is not connected properly. if the lamp is turned on. If it is not,
3. The power board of the lamp is not connected rerun the operating software.
properly. 2. Check if the lamp cable is tightened.
4. The power supply of the analyzing unit is 3. Replace the lamp.
disconnected. 4. Check if the connect of the lamp
5. The photoelectric collection board goes wrong. power board is loose, and if necessary,
reinsert the connector.
local distributor.
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C07006 Light source Error Light intensity is too / 1. A cuvette position has no cuvette installed. 1. Check if all cuvette positions have
strong 2. The circuit gain is too high and beyond the cuvettes installed.
measurement range. 2. Contact our customer service
department or your local distributor to
adjust the gain.Contact our customer
distributor to adjust the gain.
C07007 Light source Error Dark current is too high / 1. The circuit gain is too high and beyond the 3. If three continuous attempts are
Channel: measurement range. failed, contact our customer service
AD: 2. The power board of the lamp is not connected department or your local distributor.
properly.
3. The photoelectric collection board goes wrong.
C07012 Other error of Warning Storage device error. / No floppy disk or U disk is inserted. No file is Check if a U disk or floppy disk is
operation unit Cannot import data found in the floppy disk or U disk, or file error, or inserted or full. Check if the storage
file is damaged. The floppy disk or U disk is device is damaged.
locked or damaged.
C07013 Other error of Warning Storage device error. / No floppy disk or U disk is inserted. Insufficient Check if a U disk or floppy disk is
operation unit Cannot export data disk space. The floppy disk or U disk is locked or inserted or full. Check if the storage
damaged. device is damaged.
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C07014 Other error of Warning Biochemistry reagent / All reagents of the reagent type for the chemistry Refill or replace the reagent.
operation unit exhausted are less than the minimum limit. All reagents of
Chemistry: the type are too little to be detected.
Position:
C07015 Other error of Error ISE buffer solution is / 1. The ISE buffer tank is empty. 1. Load the ISE buffer.
operation unit exhausted 2. The liquid level sensor of the ISE module is not 2. Reconnect the liquid level sensor of
connected. the ISE module.
3. The liquid level sensor of the ISE module goes
wrong.
C07016 Other error of Warning Insufficient reagent / Insufficient wash solution on the reagent carousel. Refill the wash solution on the reagent
operation unit probe wash solution carousel.
C07017 Other error of Warning Reagent probe wash / The wash solution on the reagent carousel is Refill the wash solution on the reagent
operation unit solution is exhausted exhausted. carousel.
C07018 Other error of Warning Insufficient sample / Insufficient sample probe wash solution. Refill the wash solution.
operation unit probe wash solution.
C07019 Other error of Warning Sample probe wash / Sample probe wash solution is exhausted Refill the wash solution.
operation unit solution is exhausted
C07020 Other error of Warning Software upgrading / Software upgrading failed. If three continuous attempts are failed,
operation unit failed If three continuous attempts are failed,
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C07022 Other error of Warning Less than X tests are / All reagents of the reagent type for the chemistry Refill or replace the reagent.
operation unit left in biochemistry are less than the minimum limit. All reagents of
reagent the type are too little to be detected.
Chemistry:
Position:
C07023 Other error of Warning Calibration of one or / The calibration factors will be expired. Recalibrate the chemistries.
operation unit more chemistries will
be expired
C07027 Other error of Warning One or more calibrators / The calibrator is expired. Replace the calibrator.
operation unit will be expired
C07028 Other error of Warning One or more reagents / The reagent is expired. Replace the reagent.
operation unit will be expired
C07029 Other error of Warning Uncapping time of one / The uncapping time of the reagent pack is too Replace the reagent.
operation unit or more reagents will be long.
exceeded
C07030 ISE module Error Reference electrode is REF The reference electrode is degenerated. Replace the calibrator and recalibrate. If
invalidated the error remains, replace the reference
electrode.
C07033 Other error of Error Less than X tests are / Inventory of the ISE buffer solution is lower than Check the inventory, and if necessary,
operation unit left in ISE buffer the alarm limit. refill ISE buffer solution.
solution
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C07034 Other error of Warning Insufficient / Insufficient physiological saline. Refill the physiological saline on the
operation unit physiological saline reagent carousel.
Position:
C07035 Other error of Warning Physiological saline is / Physiological saline is exhausted. Refill the physiological saline on the
operation unit exhausted reagent carousel.
Position:
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Vocabulary
Absorbance
The difference between the amount of light entering a solution (incident light) and the amount
of light passing through the solution (transmitted light) without being absorbed, to determine
the concentration of the substance in the solution.
Analyzing unit
The analyzing unit, the analyzer, determines various clinical chemistries in samples and
displays the test results. It consists of the sample handling system, reagent handling system,
reaction system, cuvette wash station, photometric system, and mixer assembly.
Auto rerun
When a result is beyond the defined range or satisfies the defined conditions, the chemistry
will be run again.
Auto serum index
When the Auto Serum Index function is enabled, the system will select the SI chemistry
automatically for serum or plasma samples. The SI chemistry will also be requested
automatically when you program routine samples manually or by using the LIS host, or
program STAT samples, or program routine samples with the default panels.
Bar code reader
Fixed laser beam scanner. It scans the bar code label on sample tubes to identify samples and
match the obtained programming information with the scanned samples.
Batch program
Batch program is to program a group of samples with identical programming information,
with the exception of the sample ID.
Blank time
Blank time refers to the period between dispensing of the second reactant (reagent or sample)
in reversed order and of the last reactant (reagent or sample).
Bottle type
Volume of the reagent bottle.
Vocabulary-1
Vocabulary
Calibration curve
A calibration curve reflects the mathematical relation between calibrator concentration and
response. It is drawn based on the obtained response and the multiple values between the
minimum and maximum concentrations of the calibrator.
Calibration factor
Calibration factor is obtained based on the equation of calibrator concentration (known) and
response (calibration math model).
Calibration math model
Calibration math model is used to calculate calibration factors and create calibration curves. It
includes single-point K factor, two-point linear, multi-point linear, Logit-Log4P, Logit-Log5P,
Exponential5P, Polynomial5P, Parabola and Spline.
Calibration trend
Calibration trend summarizes a chemistry’s calibrations during a period of time and reflect the
trends of the calibrations.
Carryover
Carryover is the interference of certain substance contained in a reagent. It can influence
measurement of another chemistry or the reaction of other mixture, resulting in inaccurate
results.
Chemistry configuration
Chemistry configuration is applicable to all chemistries other than ISE chemistry and SI, and
used to enable or disable chemistries that have been defined correctly.
Closed-reagent chemistry
Closed-reagent chemistry is run by using the reagents provided by the analyzer manufacturer.
Closed-reagent chemistries cannot be modified or deleted.
Concentrated wash
Concentrated wash is an additional cleaning procedure performed on the sample probe,
reagent probes, mixers and reaction cuvettes with the aim of eliminating carryover and
preventing stains from leaving on exterior and interior of the probes, mixers and cuvettes.
Concentrated wash solution is used to clean the reaction cuvettes with the aim of keeping the
reagents stable and analyzing samples with increased volume.
Critical range
An allowable result range from the perspective of clinical diagnosis. If the test result is
beyond the critical range, the patient may need immediate treatment. You may enable the auto
rerun function for a chemistry, which will be rerun automatically once the test result is beyond
the critical range.
Current results
Current results include those that are in Incomplete status until the current system time and
those programmed and analyzed on the current day.
Vocabulary-2
Vocabulary
Cuvette wash station

The cuvette wash station consists of the wash probes, elevating motor and related tubing, and
is used to clean the reaction cuvettes with the eight wash probes when a test is finished.
Database
A collection of data arranged for quick search and retrieval.
Decreased
Decreased indicates the sample volume required for analysis and can be defined on the
Define/Edit Chemistries window.
Diluent
Liquid used to dilute other liquids.
Dilution factor
User-defined dilution ratio, to be multiplied with sample result to obtain the final result.
Download
To obtain sample programming information from the LIS host and match it with the scanned
samples. The system supports real-time and manual downloading of sample programming
information.
EMF
EMF stands for Electromotive Force. The ISE module determines the concentration of ion by
measuring the electromotive force of ion with ion selective electrodes. A calibrator with
constant concentration should have electromotive force within certain range.
Endpoint
The endpoint method, also called equilibrium method, is most ideal for measurements. In
endpoint measurements, the reaction reaches equilibrium after a period of time. Since the
equilibrium constant is quite high, it can be considered that all substrates (analytes) have
changed into products, and the absorbance of the reactant will not change any more. The
absorbance change is directly proportional to the analytes’ concentration.
Fixed-time
In fixed-time measurements, namely, rate measurements, the reaction velocity (v) is directly
proportional to the substrate concentration [S] within a specific period, that is, v=k[S].
Flag
Flag is a manufacturer-defined symbol, which appears on patient reports or result list when a
result is beyond the user-defined reference range or exceeds the defined limits.
High-concentration waste
High-concentration waste is produced during the 1st-3rd phase of cuvette cleaning and
includes the ISE waste. It can be drained in a waste tank or to the sewer according to your
local or national regulations on waste liquid disposal.
History results
Stored results are those programmed and analyzed before the current day.
Vocabulary-3
Vocabulary
Increased
Increased indicates the sample volume required for analysis and can be defined on the
Define/Edit Chemistries window.
Initialization
Initialization is a series of operations automatically performed by the system during the
startup procedure. It includes parameters check, reset, testing, cleaning and priming.
Inventory check
Used to check the remaining volume of the biochemistry reagents, sample probe wash
solution and reagent probe wash solution and refresh the tests left and wash solution volume
on the Reagent/Calibration screen.
ISE
ISE is the abbreviation of Ion Selective Electrode. It consists of the Na electrode, K electrode,
Cl electrode, reference electrode, sampling and measuring channel, syringe, heat stabilizer,
degassing unit and waste discharger. The ISE module measures the concentration of Na, K
and Cl in serum, plasma and diluted urine.
K factor
K factor is manually input for single-point linear calibration formula

C = K × ( R − R0 )
and used to calculate results.
Lamp
Lamp is located on the photometer assembly and used to measure the absorbance of mixture
in a reaction cuvette. It should be replaced regularly.
Linearity
Degree of linearity for a reaction curve or calibration curve. Reaction curve linearity is
available in fixed-time measurements, while calibration curve linearity specifies the allowable
concentration range for result calculation.
LIS
LIS stands for Laboratory Information System. It is a host computer and communicates with
chemistry analyzers through the internet interface.
L-J chart
A Levey-Jennings (L-J) chart, drawn based on the QC date (X) and test results (Y), shows the
QC result trend of a chemistry during the specified period. The graphical trends of up to 3
controls can be displayed on one L-J chart and distinguished with different colors.
Lot number
Lot number is assigned to controls, calibrators or wash solutions of the same lot for
identifying manufacture date, quality, expiration date and other related information.
Low-concentration waste
Low-concentration waste is produced during the 4th-8th phase of cuvette cleaning. It can be
drained to the sewer of your laboratory.
Vocabulary-4
Vocabulary
Mask/Unmask chemistries
Used when a chemistry needs to be disabled temporarily due to abnormal result or reagent
exhaustion. The marked chemistry will have a symbol appearing on its upper-left corner,
and will still be displayed on the Sample, Control and Reagent/Calibration screens but
not run for sample analysis. Masked chemistries cannot be requested until they are unmasked.
Mixer
The system provides sample mixers and reagent mixers, which stir the mixture inside a
reaction cuvette when sample/R3 and R2/R4 are respectively dispensed.
Multi-sample report
Containing the results of multiple samples, and can be printed out on the Current Results
and History Results screens.
Off-line dilution
Prior to analysis, samples are diluted manually based on specific ratio.
Offset
Offset is a value added or subtracted to compensate a result. It is often used along with the
slop in the equation y=kx+b, in which k is the slope and b is the offset.
Online help
Online help provides you with help information about the screens. If you do not understand a
parameter or an operation on a screen, you can go to the online help for relevant information.
Access the online help from the following screens:
• Select the icon on the upper right corner to display the help topic related to the
current screen.
• Select the button in front of each maintenance instruction or item to display the
relevant operating instructions.
• Select the button in front of each error log to display the corresponding topic.
• Click the button on a warning message window to display the corresponding

• Press the shortcut combination key Alt+F1 to display the topics related to the current
screen or window.
Open-reagent chemistry
Open-reagent chemistry, an opposite of the closed-reagent chemistry, can be measured by
using the reagents provided by other manufacturers. It can be user-defined, edited and deleted.
Operation unit
The operation unit, a computer configured with the operating software, controls the analyzing
unit to finish tests and produce test results.
Output unit
A printer used to print out test results and other data.
Vocabulary-5
Vocabulary
Panel
Consists of a couple of chemistries combined together for certain clinical purposes, such as
liver function, kidney function, etc. Panels can help fast programming of samples.
Patient demographics
Patient demographics contain information related to the patient and sample, such as patient
name, age, gender, collection date/time, etc.
Physiological saline
0.9% sodium chloride solution, used for reagent blank and sample dilution.
Predilution
Prior to analysis, samples are diluted automatically based on the defined dilution factor.
Primary wavelength
The primary wavelength is chosen based on the light absorption features of the reactant and
used to measure the absorbed light intensity. Options for primary wavelength include: 340nm,
380nm, 412nm, 450nm, 505nm, 546nm, 570nm, 605nm, 660nm, 700nm, 740nm and 800nm
Prime
Prime is an action to replace the reagents in tubing of the ISE module. A prime is required to
replace the reagents in tubing with new ones during the startup procedure or when a reagent is
changed.
Print name
Print name appears on a patient report representing a chemistry, and if left blank, will be
replaced by the short name of the chemistry.
Prozone check
Prozone check is intended to checking samples with quite different concentrations, which may
generate the equivalent amount of insoluble antigen/antibody compound and can have the
same test results. The Prozone check can be performed in two ways: rate check and antigen
addition.
Pull-down list
A control of the software screen or window. Select the down-triangle button on the right of a
pull-down list to show multiple options.
QC panel
Used for analysis of control samples.
QC rule
A set of rules to evaluate if the QC results are under control and the analyzing system is stable.
Examples of QC rule are 1-2s, 1-3s, etc.
QC summary
Contains the mean values and standard deviations of controls analyzed within the specified
period, as well as the set mean and SD value. The obtained results are compared with the set
values to judge if the system is working normally.
Vocabulary-6
Vocabulary
Qualitative analysis
Qualitative analysis is used to analyze every sample for the detection of lipemia, hemolysis
and icterus and calculate the numeric values of the index. If the volume of the interferents
contained in a sample is beyond the set range, a flag will be added to the patient report.
Random error
An alarm of quality control monitoring. A random error may occur when the lowest and
highest values of QC results respectively exceed -2SD/-3SD and +2SD/+3SD.
Reaction carousel
Reaction carousel is a turntable, and used to hold reaction cuvettes and transmit each of them
to the photometric position for signal detecting and absorbance calculation.
Reaction curve
A reaction curve reflects the relationship of the absorbance measured at the primary
wavelength, secondary wavelength and primary-secondary wavelength. It is drawn based on
the absorbance of the sample-reagent mixture measured within the reaction period. The
system provides 4 types of reaction curves: calibration reaction curve, QC reaction curve,
sample blank reaction curve, and sample reaction curve.
Reaction cuvette
Reaction cuvette is a carrier in which reagents and samples react with each other and then
carried to the photoelectric position for signal detecting and response calculation.
Reaction direction
Reaction direction refers to the change trend of absorbance during the reaction process. It
includes positive and negative.
Reaction time
For endpoint analysis, the reaction time refers to the time span from the start point of the
reaction to the end point; for fixed-time and Kinetic analysis, it refers to the period from
reaction equilibrium to the end of monitoring.
Reagent blank
In the reagent blank test, the reagents react with the physiological saline, and the blank
absorbance is calculated to correct the calibration factors. Only the reagents that are in
Calibrated, Cal Time Out or Cal Required status can be requested for reagent blank.
Reagent bottle set
A logic combination of all reagent types that are probably used by a chemistry and contain
one bottle for each reagent type.
Reagent carousel
The reagent carousel is located on left side of the analyzer panel. It holds reagent bottles and
carries each of them to the reagent aspirate position for aspirating.
Vocabulary-7
Vocabulary
Reagent carryover
Cross contamination between the reagent probes and the mixers. When the number of tests
between the contaminating chemistry and the contaminated is less than or equal to the defined
N, and no concentrated wash is inserted between the two chemistries, it indicates that the
reagents underlie the risk of carryover.
Reagent inventory alarm limit
Alarm limit of reagents and wash solutions. When the reagent inventory is lower than the
alarm limits during or before the analysis, the system will give an alarm and display the
reagent or wash solution name in yellow on the Reagent/Calibration screen.
Reagent load button
The reagent load button located on the lower-right corner of the reagent carousel is used to
rotate the reagent carousel. There are two reagent load buttons available, the left one for the
inner ring and the right one for the outer ring. When the reagent load button is pressed, the
corresponding ring will rotate counterclockwise for 1/4 circle.
Reagent probe
The reagent probe aspirates the specified amount of reagent from a reagent bottle and then
dispenses it into a cuvette for reaction and analysis. The system has two reagent probes: probe
R1 and probe R2. The former is used to aspirate/dispense R1 and R3 reagents, and the latter to
aspirate/dispense R2 and R4 reagents.
Reagent probe wash solution
Used for cleaning the two reagent probes. Wash 1 and 2, placed respectively on outer ring and
inner ring of the reagent carousel, are used to clean reagent probe 1 and 2.
Reference range
Reference range is a user-defined range consisting of low limit and high limit. When a result
is beyond the reference range, a flag will appear near the result.
Release
Used to clear the specified sample position or all positions on the current sample carousel.
When a sample is released, its results and programming information can be still recalled. The
released position can be used for programming of new samples.
Replicates
Number of times to run a test, to ensure accurate results.
RMS
RMS is the short form of Remote Maintenance System. It provides a platform of remote
diagnosis and maintenance based on the internet. The RMS allows transfer of data and files
with the chemistry analyzers in hospitals, and helps the service engineers to find, collect,
analyze, locate and solve the failures happening at the user end.
Sample blank
Vocabulary-8
Vocabulary
Sample carousel
The sample carousel is located on right side of the analyzer panel. It holds sample tubes and
carries each of them to the sample aspirate position for aspirating.
Sample comments
Remarks for some special samples, such as, ** sample has hemolysis; ** sample needs to be
analyzed immediately, etc.
Sample load button
The sample load button located on the lower-right corner of the sample carousel indicates the
rotating status of the sample carousel and controls its rotating action. There are two sample
load buttons available, the left one for the inner carousel and the right one for the outer
carousel.
Sample log
Contains the controls and patient samples that are not complete within the recent 24 hours due
to certain reasons. Based on the sample log you are allowed to rerun the samples or take other
actions for the controls and samples.
Sample panel
Used for analysis of patient samples.
Sample probe
The sample probe aspirates the specified amount of sample from a sample tube and then
dispenses it into a cuvette for reaction and analysis.
Sample probe wash solution
Used to clean the sample probe and located in position D3 of the analyzer’s front panel.
Sample type
Type of sample. The sample type options include serum, plasma, urine, CSF and other.
Screen
Screen is a part of the software interface. It is rectangular and contains various controls, such
as edit box, function button, etc.
Secondary wavelength
The secondary wavelength is used to remove the interference in primary wavelength values
and eliminate the influence of noise, such as light flash and drift, and scratches on cuvettes,
etc. It cannot be the same as the primary wavelength.
Serial number
Sequence number of the reagent bottle.
Slope
Multiplied with the test result to make it consistent with that obtained on other instruments. It
is often used along with the offset in the equation y=kx+b, in which k is the slope and b is the
offset.
Vocabulary-9
Vocabulary
Special calculation
Special calculation is derived from calculation of certain chemistries and has specific clinical
purposes, such as A/G, TBil-DBil, etc.
Standard deviation (SD)
Standard deviation is the mean of deviations from the mean value. It is an index to judge the
measurement accuracy under specific conditions. In this manual, SD refers to the standard
deviation of control concentration.
Standby
Standby is one of the system statuses. When the system status is Standby, it indicates that all
tests are finished and all actions of the system have stopped.
STAT
STAT means emergent, including common STAT and quick STAT program. STAT sample
program allows emergent samples to be programmed and analyzed with high priority.
Common STAT program is used in daytime to run emergent samples with higher priority than
routine samples. Quick STAT program is mainly used in nighttime and weekends to program
emergent samples quickly with higher priority than routine and common STAT samples.
Symbology
Symbology is a set of rules for encoding and decoding information contained in a bar code
label. The system provides a couple of symbologies, such as Codabar, ITF, code128, code39,
UPC/EAN, and Code93.
Systematic error
An alarm of quality control monitoring. A systematic error may occur when both the lowest
value and highest value of a QC result are on the same side.
Transmit
Transmit is an action sending specified sample results or QC results to the LIS host.
Twin-Plot chart
A twin-plot chart, drawn based on the results of control X and control Y in the same run, is
used to detect systematic errors and random errors. It shows the recent 10 QC results of a
chemistry and excludes those that have been deleted.
Two-control evaluation
In two-control evaluation, two results are obtained: Xn and Yn, which are used to define a
point on the Twin-plot chart. In this way, a complete twin-plot chart is drawn based on all the
QC results and used for detecting systematic errors and random errors.
Vocabulary-10
Vocabulary
Unpositioned samples
Samples without positions assigned or with positions not assigned successfully, including
those:
• downloaded from the LIS host and not positioned yet.
• that are in Incomplete status when their positions are assigned for new samples.
• that are incomplete when their positions are released.
Westgard rule
Westgard rule is used for monitoring of quality control. In the Westgard rule, single rules such
as 12S, 13S, 22S and 41S are combined to evaluate results of single or multiple controls.
Vocabulary-11
Vocabulary
Vocabulary-12
Index
A D
absorbance, 4-2
Daily maintenance, 16-17
Adding chemistries, 13-13
Default panel, 8-23, 10-1, 10-12, 13-4, 13-8, 1
Antigen addition, 3-20, 4-13, 6
Defining a chemistry, 3-10, 6-7
Antigen excess, 3-20, 4-13, 4-14
Delete/edit logs, 9-38, 9-39, 17-1, 17-7, 17-8
Auto calibration, 2-25, 3-31, 6-1, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14
Dispenser assembly, 1-8, 1-11, 1-14, 1-16, 1-17
Auto quality control, 2-30, 7-6
Dust screens, 16-5, 16-10, 16-48, 16-49, 16-50
Auto rerun, 3-9, 3-18, 3-21, 3-23, 3-25, 8-3, 8-8, 8-9, 8-10, 2
Auto serum index, 3-3
Auto sleep and startup, 3-4, 11-1 E
endpoint, 4-2
B Endpoint measurements, 4-2, 4-3, 4-4, 3
Equilibrium, 4-4
Biochemistry maintenance, 16-6, 16-7
Error detection limits, 3-9, 3-10, 3-17
Blank time, 2-23, 3-15, 3-16, 3-20, 4-6, 4-8
Error logs, 1-32, 9-38, 9-39, 11-2, 12-34, 17-1, 17-6, 17-7,
17-8, 17-10, 17-11, 17-12
C External air pump, 15, 1-29, 1-47
calibration curve, 4-11, 4-12
Calibration math model, 3-31, 4-11, 4-12, 2 F
Calibration reports, 3-32
Filter core, 16-5, 16-10, 16-45, 16-46, 16-47, 16-57
Calibration rules, 2-23, 3-26, 3-30
Fixed-time measurements, 4-4, 4-5, 3, 4
Calibration status, 2-7, 2-10, 2-24, 2-47, 6-1, 6-2, 6-6, 6-7,
6-8, 6-12, 6-13, 6-14, 6-20, 8-33, 8-36, 9-17, 12-18, 12-19
Calibration trends, 6-12, 6-16, 6-25, 12-17, 12-25, 12-26 H
calibrator, 4-11 High-concentration waste, 1-21, 2-1, 2-3, 2-51, 16-23
Calibrator acceptance limits, 3-26 Host communication, 3-8, 14-1, 17-4
Chemistries left, 2-10, 2-13, 2-47, 2-48, 9-17
Chemistry list, 2-28, 3-9, 3-10, 3-11, 8-1, 8-36, 9-12, 9-17,
9-18, 9-19, 10-10
I
Closed-reagent chemistry, 5-7, 5 Installation requirements, 1-1
Concentrated wash solution, 3, 4, 2-17, 2-18, 5-15, 15-1, Instrument status reports, 9-32
16-17, 16-24, 16-30, 16-31, 16-80, 16-83, 16-86, 16-87 ISE chemistry parameters, 12-4, 12-5, 12-7
Control status, 7-2 ISE maintenance, 16-7, 16-8
Critical range, 3-11, 3-23, 3-24, 3-25, 8-3, 8-8, 8-9, 2 ISE module, 8, 1-25, 1-26, 1-31, 2-8, 2-23, 3-4, 3-6, 10-8,
Current results, 8-38, 13-14 10-10, 11-1, 11-10, 12-1, 12-2, 12-4, 12-7, 12-13, 12-14,
Cuvette wash station, 1-20, 1-21, 16-44, 1, 3 12-16, 12-31, 12-33, 12-34, 15-2, 16-4, 16-7, 16-8, 16-17,
16-25, 16-40, 16-88, 16-89, 16-90, 16-92, 16-93, 16-94,
Index-1
Index
16-95, 16-96, 17-3, 17-5, 4, 6 Reaction time, 2-23, 3-15, 3-16, 3-18, 3-20, 4-2, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8,
ISE startup primes, 3-2, 3-4 4-10, 4-14, 7
Reagent blank, 1-9, 2-21, 3-19, 4-10, 6-1, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8, 6-9,
K 6-10, 6-17, 6, 7
Reagent bottle set, 5-1, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9
Kinetic, 4-6 Reagent handling system, 1-13, 1-45, 1
Reagent inventory alarm limit, 3-4, 5-1
L Reagent load button, 1-15, 2-16, 2-17, 2-19, 2-22, 5-11, 5-12,
5-13, 5-14, 13-19, 8
Linearity range, 3-18, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, 4-9, 4-10, 8-3, 8-9, 8-10, Reagent reports, 9-17
8-49 Reagent volume, 8, 2-23, 3-17, 3-20, 8-22
L-J chart, 7-8, 7-11, 7-12, 9-26, 9-27, 4 Reference range flags, 3-2, 3-25
Low-concentration waste, 1-21, 2-3, 16-24 Reference/critical range, 3-23, 3-25, 3-26
Remote maintenance system (RMS), 1-27
M response, 4-11, 4-12
Results recall, 12-28
Measuring point, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-9
Mixed blank absorbance range, 6-7
Mixer assembly, 1-22, 1-23, 1-24, 1-46, 16-6, 1 S
Multi-sample report, 9-10, 11-2 Sample blank, 9, 3-16, 4-4, 4-5, 6-21, 7-10, 7-16, 8-16, 8-17,
8-43, 9-9, 9-15, 9-16, 7
N Sample blanked response, 4-4
Sample comments, 2-31, 3-4, 3-5, 8-31
Non-linear calibrations, 3-33, 4-10
Sample handling system, 1-8, 1-45, 15-1, 1
Sample injection cup, 16-5, 16-11, 16-88, 16-89, 16-90,
O 16-93
Off-line dilution, 2-33, 2-35, 2-41, 2-43, 8-15 Sample injection port (SIC), 15-2, 16-89, 16-94
Off-line load of reagents, 5-11 Sample list, 2-29, 2-39, 7-8, 7-10, 8-33, 8-34, 8-40, 8-44,
On-line load of reagents, 5-10 8-50, 8-51, 9-9, 9-11
Sample load button, 1-10, 8-19, 8-20, 9
Sample logs, 8-29, 8-31
P Sample status, 8-30, 8-33, 8-34, 8-35
Physiological saline, 1-9, 1-14, 2-13, 3-4, 3-16, 5-9, 8-16, Screen operation logs, 17-1
12-31, 13-18, 7, 8 Single-point linear calibration, 4-10, 4
Powering off, 2-2, 16-94, 16-95 Software version, 3-4, 3-6, 11-10, 16-9
Powering on, 2-1, 2-4 Special calculation, 10-3
Print name, 3-13, 8-22, 10-3, 12-6 Substrate, 4-4, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7
Print setup, 9-1 Substrate depletion, 3-18, 3-19, 4-5, 4-6, 4-7, 4-8, 4-10
Processing parameters, 3-10, 3-11 Symbology, 13-2, 13-3, 13-17
Syringe plunger assembly, 8, 16-2, 16-3, 16-10, 16-51
Systematic error, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-12, 10
Q
QC alarms, 7-2 T
QC reports, 7-2, 9-26, 11-2
QC rules, 3-34, 3-38, 7-1 Technical parameters, 1-22
temperature, 4-2
Twin-Plot chart, 9-28, 9-29, 10
R Two-control evaluation, 3-38, 3-39, 7-5, 7-6, 9-28, 10
Random error, 7-2, 7-3, 7-4, 7-5, 7-12, 7, 10
Reaction direction, 2-23
Reaction system, 1-19, 1-46, 1
Index-2
Index
U Water supply module, 16, 1-27, 1-28
Unpositioned samples, 8-25, 8-33

User-defined chemistries, 3-9, 3-10, 3-11, 3-17
Z
Zero-order reaction, 4-6
W
Water inlet filter, 16-10, 16-61
Index-3
Index
Index-4
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Symbol Text Description

Electric Shock Hazards

Moving Parts Hazards

Photometer Lamp Hazards

Sample, Calibrator and Control Hazards

Reagent and Wash Solution Hazards

System Disposal Hazards

Fire and Explosion Hazards

Electromagnetic Noise Precautions

Maintenance and Servicing Precautions

Chemistry Parameter Configuration Precautions

ISE Module Precautions

Reagent, Calibrator and Control Precautions

Data Archiving Precautions

External Equipment Precautions

External Air Pump Precautions

In vitro diagnostic equipment

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Main power switch: ON

Main power switch: OFF

Analyzer power switch

Interfaces for fluid connection

The fluidic interfaces for customized configuration are shown as follows:

Moving parts warning

Photometer lamp warning

Probe collision warning

Air pump connection warning

Water supply module warning

Shielding cover warning

Intellectual Property Statement....................................................................................................................... i

1.5.4 Using a Touchscreen ............................................................................................................ 1-40

2 General Operating Procedure································································· 2-1

2.6.1 Requesting Calibrations....................................................................................................... 2-23

3.4 Calibration Setup ................................................................................................................................ 3-26

4.7.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-13

5.11.3 Unloading Wash Solution and Physiological Saline .......................................................... 5-15

7.1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................ 7-1

8.5 Unpositioned Samples ........................................................................................................................ 8-25

9.3.2 General Print Setup Options .................................................................................................. 9-7

9.9.6 Hydropneumatic Status Report ............................................................................................ 9-35

11 System Commands and Setup Options····················································11-1

12 Use of ISE Module ·············································································12-1

12.4.5 Summary of ISE Chemistry Parameters ............................................................................ 12-7

13 Use of Bar Code ···············································································13-1

13.2.8 Recalling Current Results ................................................................................................ 13-15

16.1.2 Consumables...................................................................................................................... 16-2

16.10 Six-Month Maintenance ............................................................................................................... 16-58

17.5.2 Result Flags ..................................................................................................................... 17-13

1.2 Installation Requirements and Procedure

1.2.1 Installation Requirements

Temperature and humidity

Water supply and drainage

Figure 1.1 Connecting instrument with water supply equipment

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