Microsid Service Manual
Microsid Service Manual
Microsid Service Manual
SERVICE MANUAL
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No part of this manual may be reproduced by electronic or mechanical means for any
use whatsoever without written permission from ELECTA-LAB s.r.l.
Manual revision n. 2.
STANDARDS
The equipment has been constructed in compliance with the following standards:
-IEC 1010-1 Safety requirements for electrical equipment.
-EN 89/336 Electro-magnetic compatibility.
-EN 73/23 and next
modification 93/68 Low voltage.
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
All the details which identify the machine are found on the nameplate fixed to the equipment.
A Model (GE011 for tube dia 8mm; GE016 for tube dia 9 mm; GE024 for tube dia 10 mm)
B Serial number
C Supply
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CONTENTS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAG
1. General description of the machine........................................................... 6
1.1 Description of mechanical characteristics and limits...........................…. 6
1.2 General description of software functions................................................. 6
2.1 General................................................................................................…... 8
2.2 CPU board........................................................................................ ......... 8
2.3 Sensor I.R board......................................................................................... 8
2.4 Motor ………………................................................................................... 8
2.5 Printer......................................................................................................... 8
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1 Maintenance............................................................................................. 26
6.2 Cleaning instructions................................................................................ 26
7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE.................................................................... 27
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
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9. APPENDIX
B. Configuration
B.1 Manufacturer’s basic setting...................................................................... 35
B.2 Printer configuration................................................................................... 35
C. Spare parts.................................................................................................... 37
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1. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
_ A mechanical support body for test tubes, under which the reading plate moves.
_ A reading plate consisting of an electronic circuit composed of 10 selected pairs of transmitters and infra-
red light receivers. The infra-red sensors check the transparency of the samples: an additional pair of infra-
red sensors is on the reading plate to register the upper end of stroke.
_ A supply accepting input tensions between 220 and 240 Vac with frequencies between 50 and 60 Hz. The
supply gives the 12V AC tensions necessary to the functioning of the machine. The maximum output
currents are of 500 mA on 12V.
The reading of the level is carried out by an encoder assembled on a helical screw which directly activates
the reading plate. Resolution is 5 steps per mm.
The upper end of stroke is registered by an optical sensor on the reading plate. The lower is fixed and
measured by the electronic encoder. The number of steps, from the upper to the lower limit, is fixed at 265 ,
equivalent to a 50 mm stroke.
The minimum starting level accepted is 49 mm +/- 1 mm, from the bottom of the test tube.
The maximum starting level accepted is given from the maximum stroke permitted by the mechanism, equal
to 65 mm from the bottom of the test tube.
Initially the machine is in “STAND-BY” state. The display is updated every 15 seconds. The reading plate is
stationary in the low position.
Reading of the plate is also carried out every 15 seconds. In this phase the presence or absence of samples
is registered.
Inserting one or more samples in the machine, the “STAND-BY” gives way to the “OPERATE” state. A timer
is associated with each sample, activated when presence of a sample is registered.
After the first 3 minutes, reading of the initial level is effected.
After a further 30 minutes, the final level is read. Then the final levels at 30 minutes are converted into
percentage of sedimentation and, by means of a correlation table extrapolated from a non-linear function,
further converted in mm/hour of the "Westergren" method of reference.
If the temperature correction is activated, the values are further converted to a base temperature of 18° in
accordance with Manley ' s table. At the end of the analysis the machine display and prints the result. If the
printer is not available or not connected, but the configuration provides for its use, the machine will try to print
for about 45 seconds and then abandon the operation.
It should be noted that if the results are many, the machine will be occupied in the printing phase for a fairly
long time. Analysis operations will proceed in any case
When the sample has been removed from its position, the sample data will be deleted on the display.
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Fig.1
fig.2
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2.1 General
The equipment consists of two basic solid connected parts: a front panel for holding the test
tubes (fig.1),and a back panel which contains the CPU board, the mechanical unit and
Infrared sensors for reading the erythrosedimentation rate and the power supply connector
and the general (fig.2).
2.4 Motor
The motor- group is shown in fig. 19.
Shown in fig. 2b
Printer is a serial input standard printer with internal universal 100- 240 VAC power supply.
The printer cable is a standard 9 pin female serial cable. It is supplied with the printer.
Fig.2 b
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Fig.3
Fig.4
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Fig.5
Fig.6
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Fig.7
Fig.8
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Fig.9
Fig.10
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Fig.11
Fig.12
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Fig.13
Fig.14
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Fig.15
Fig. 16
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Fig.17
Fig.18
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3.0
DISASSEMBLY OF THE MACHINE
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3.1 Opening of the machine
3.3 Setting
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4. PART NAME OF THE MACHINE
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4.MICROSED-SYSTEM TABLE 1 PART NAMES
6 10 5
2 12 8
13
7
11
3
9
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5. ERROR INFORMATION AND WARNINGS
ERL: Indicates that the sample is not of a level that would permit the instrument to
read it. If the sample has a level higher than permitted (around 60mm) it may be corrected
by aspirating off the surplus with a syringe. If the level is too low (> 10mm) the sample
should be taken again because outside these limits the results of the analysis may be
altered.
ERS: Indicates that the test tube has been removed from the position in which it had
been placed. The test tubes are checked in their positions at constant 15 second intervals.
Do not touch the test tubes during the whole period of analysis because, for the reason
described, the result will be lost.
PRINTER NOT READY...: Indicates that the printer is not connected. After 15 seconds
the MICROSED-SYSTEM automatically disable the printer output port.
This warning will be given if the instrument should have problems with the mechanical
movement of the reading plate.
After this indication the instrument will definitively stop its operation and technical
assistance must be requested.
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6. MAINTENANCE
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maintenance
6.1 Maintenance
Its simplicity and component parts mean that the MICROSED-SYSTEM does not require
special maintenance. The most sensitive part is the infrared sensors inside the instrument.
Care and the attention is required above all with regard to the cleanliness of the upper part
(test tube positioning plate) which must be covered when not in use with the dust cover
supplied as an accessory..
Do not clean the upper plate with liquids or damp cloths.
The entry of liquids or solid material into the holes can cause considerable damage to the
instrument.
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7. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
ALARM OR TROUBLE CAUSE REMEDY
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Data result is not credible a) sample clot a) repeat sample collection
b) sample has foam b) re-mix gently
c) sample measured after 4
hours from sample
collection
d) have the instructions for
sample mixing been used ?
e) Did you consider the
automatic temp. conversion
to 18° C of the MICROSED-
SYSTEM ?
One or more “RUN” appear a) possible obstruction of a) Check or replace IR board
on the display without tubes infrared barrier by external b) Check or replace IR cable
being introduced. materials( label parts, etc,)
b) disconnection or defect of
internal cable.
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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8.1 Technical specifications
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9. APPENDIX
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A. TESTING CPU BOARD MICROSED-SYSTEM
( ) 3) Check that the motor starts automatically bringing IR plate to the top.
If this does not occur probably the IR cabling is not well connected or there is an anomaly
in the end of stroke sensor . That causes collision of the plate with the transmission belt
and subsequently the signal “ERROR: Mechanical problems...”.
If on switching on the motor it doesn’t start, an anomaly is signalled: “ERROR: Mechanical
problems...”: check the connections to the motor board.
( ) 4) Reading of the test tubes is carried out during the ascent phase of the IR board.
( ) 5) When the IR board reaches a distance of approximately 1.5 mm from the upper
plate, the sensor optocoupler notes the end of stroke and inverts the motor. If this is not
noted the IR board comes into collision with the upper mechanical part making the motor
stop and consequently giving the signal “ERROR: Mechanical problems...”.
This anomaly may be caused by the inadequate course to the sensor.
If the defect turns up again, the problem could be due to a defect in the sensor (in this
case replace the whole CPU board).
( ) 6) After the IR plate stops in the low position, check that, in the absence of test tubes,
the symbol “---” appears on the display in correspondence to the position of each tube.
The presence of the symbol “run” in any position precludes setting anomalies or defects in
the sensor pairs.
( ) 7) Insert the TEST tubes; within about 15 secs. the symbol “run” should appear in
correspondence to the positions in which they were introduced. After 3 minutes the IR
plate starts moving to the top, checking the level of the samples inserted. A permanent
“run” symbol indicates that the level has been accepted and the machine setting is right.
( ) 8) Wait 30 minutes for the analysis result on the display, and in printout.
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( ) 9) Remove the test tubes and check if, in about 15 secs., the result disappears and is
replaced by the “---” symbol.
This function permits to check all the necessary parameters for ESR calculation..
They are:
- Internal temperature
- Level check calibration
- Three levels measurement at environmental temperature
- Control of the conversion at 18° C.
- Reading reproducibility.
Switch off MICROSED and insert the special tubes calibrators at three levels (60, 50,
30), respectively in the positions of the channels 5, 6 and 7.
Be sure that the other channels are free and switch on the instrument.
After the normal initialisation, MICROSED will enter automatically in SELF TEST
procedure.
On the left, at the bottom of the display the visualisation of the internal temperature will
appear.
The values in the brackets of the high row and marked with a. t. represent the values in
mm of the theoretical levels of sedimentation whose values must be included between
1+/-0, 24 +/-4, 93+/-6 at environmental temperature and in the row below there are the
same results corrected at the temperature of 18°.
Please refer to the table (table 2) to check the correct compensation of the data.
If all values fall out of these ranges, the instrument needs to be checked by the service
department.
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N°5
Theor. Temp. Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp Temp
Value <= 16.3° 16.4 – 18.8 – 21.3 – 23.8 – 26.3 – 28.8 – > 31.3
18.7. 21.2 23.7 26.2 28.7 31.2
24 27 24 23 21 19 17 15 15
93 103 96 91 86 81 75 70 70
Table 2
On the right of the display it is possible to visualise the motor steps connected to the
measurement of the theoretical level of the tube 60 mm.
The number of the STEPS must be around 216 +/- 5 which corresponds to a tolerance of
calibration of +/- 1 mm in respect to the theoretical one.
If the data belong to the pre-defined tolerances, sample levels within the limits declared
from 48 mm to 64 mm +/- 1 mm. will be accepted.
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B. CONFIGURATION
By the DIP-SWITCH on the electronic board you can select the different working time and
data output format.
Please refer to the following configuration table:
results in mm/Westergren
Dip switch ON OFF TEMPERA OUTPUT 30 MIN. 1 HOUR 2 HOURS
N° TURE PRINTER
CONVERSI
ON
Sw1 X ON
Sw1 X OFF
Sw2 X ON
Sw2 X OFF
SW3,SW4 X X
SW3 X SW4(OFF) X X
SW4 X SW3(OFF) X X
SW3,SW4 X X X X
SW5 (*) X
SW6 (*) X
SW7 (*) X
SW8 (*) X
After selection you can see the configuration mode on the LCD display during the
initialisation of the instrument.
• Configuration 1/hour Westergren: results appear on the lower line after 30’.
• Configuration 30’/1 hour Westergren: 30’results appear on the upper line and 1 hour
result on the lower line simultaneously after 30’.
• Configuration 1 hour/ 2 hours: 1 hour results appear on the upper line after 30’ and 2
hours results on the lower line after 60’.
• Configuration 30’, 1 hour and 2 hours: after 30’ on the upper line it appear the 30’ result
and 1 hour result in the lower line.
After 60’ appear in the upper line the 1 hour Westergren and in the second line the 2
hours result.
Pay attention do not make mistake for the result 30’, 1h and the 1 h e 2 h. Result of 1
hour and 2 hours are prefixed with sign:( = )
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2 - Enable printer output
3 - Enable 30'result printout
4 - Select work time mode configuration (off=30'
, on=30/60'
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2. Pre-indication of results :
The instrument, makes a level reading of the tube after 9 minutes (3 initial + 9 of analysis). The
sedimentation ratio is calculated and a special symbol is displayed on the screen. This gives an
anticipated result indication of the samples under analysis. This is the table of symbols
displayed at different ratio. (the symbol is displayed instead of " run", after 9 minutes and remains
until the final analysis result appears).
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*** NOTE ***
1) Data format is: 9600 bps, 8 data bit, 1 bit stop, no parity, hardware protocol RTS-CTS
or no protocol.
2 ------------------ 3
3 ------------------ 2
4 ------------------ 8
8 ------------------ 4
5 ------------------ 5
3 ----------o------ 3
8 ----------+------ 8
5 --------o-+------ 5
II
II
II Female (to HOST)
II
I ------- 2
--------- 5
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MICROSED-SYSTEM SPARE PARTS
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