1 Premise

This manual contains important information on the functions of the PocketChemTM UA

PU-4010.

This manual is issued by ARKRAY, Inc.

Read carefully prior to starting up the unit.
It is recommended to retain this manual for future use.

This product conforms to the EMC Standard EN61326-2-6:2006.

Class of emission: CISPR 11 Class A
This instrument is an IVD medical instrument.

This product conforms to European Directive 98/79/EC.

NOTE: This instrument has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
instrument is operated in a commercial environment. This instrument generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this instrument in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.

The electromagnetic environment should be evaluated prior to operation of the

device. Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the proper operation.

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 2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing our compact urine analyzer, the PocketChem UA PU-4010.

Read this manual thoroughly before using the instrument. This manual gives an overview of
the instrument and the proper procedures for operation and maintenance. Also, keep this
manual in an easily accessible place near the instrument.

• BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING URINE. This instrument uses urine

as sample. Urine may be contaminated by pathogenic microbes
that can cause infectious diseases. Improper handling of urine may
cause infection to the user or other individuals by pathogenic
microbes.
• This instrument is to be operated by qualified persons only. A
qualified person is one having adequate knowledge of clinical
testing and the disposal of infectious waste. Thoroughly read this
manual before use.
• Never touch the test strip holder or other parts where the sample
may adhere with unprotected hands. During cleaning or
maintenance of these parts, wear protective gloves to prevent
exposure to pathogenic microbes.
• Discard used samples, test strips and protective gloves in
accordance with local regulations for biohazardous waste.
• This instrument may become infectious in the course of use.
Discard the instrument in accordance with local regulations for
biohazardous waste.

© 2005 ARKRAY, Inc.

• It is strictly prohibited to copy any part of this manual without the expressed consent of
ARKRAY, Inc.
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• ARKRAY, Inc. has made every effort to prepare this manual as best possible. Should you
discover anything strange, incorrect or missing, contact your distributor.

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 3 Symbols and Signages
This manual uses the following symbols to classify the included information by the level of
importance.

For Your Safety

Follow the instructions given here to prevent exposure to

pathogenic microbes.

Follow the instructions given here to prevent injury and property

damage.

For Optimal Performance

IMPORTANT: Follow the instructions given here to obtain accurate measurement

results.

NOTE: Information useful for preventing damage to the instrument or parts and other
important information you should keep in mind.

REFERENCE: Additional explanations that help you make the best use of the instrument and
information on related functions.

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 4 Installation Precautions
Before installation of the instrument, read the instructions in this section and always take
proper safety precautions.

7 cm 7 cm
(3 inches) (3 inches)

For the test strip holder to move freely, Remove old batteries. Also, remove
leave at least 7 cm (3 inches) of space to batteries before long periods of non-use.
the right and left sides of the instrument.

Temperature: 10-30°C
Humidity: 20-80%

1 hour
or more
If the instrument is subjected to sudden Use the instrument where temperature and
temperature changes, allow instrument to humidity can be maintained between 10°C
adjust to room temperature for 1 hour and 30°C and between 20% and 80% RH.
before testing.

To run the instrument on AC power, If you detect abnormal noise, odors or

connect the instrument to an AC receptacle smoke, immediately turn off the power,
using the AC adapter that came with the unplug the AC adapter and contact your
instrument. distributor.

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Install the instrument in a place not Install the instrument on a level, vibration-
exposed to direct sunlight or wind. free sturdy platform.

DO NOT install the instrument near places DO NOT disassemble or modify the
that store chemicals or near equipment that instrument. Doing so may cause damage to
generates corrosive gas or electrical noise. the instrument and consequently lead to
personal injury.

Remove the AC adapter when the Keep the instrument away from magnetic
instrument is not in use. sources such as magnets and speakers.

Keep the instrument away from liquids. DO NOT expose the instrument to physical
Penetration inside may cause damage to shocks or impacts.
the instrument.

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 5 Table of Contents
1 Premise ..........................................................................................................i
2 Introduction.................................................................................................... ii
3 Symbols and Signages................................................................................. iii
4 Installation Precautions ................................................................................ iv
5 Table of Contents ......................................................................................... vi

Chapter 1 Before Use 1-1

1-1 Outline of the PocketChem UA .......................................................... 1-1

1-1-1 Features .............................................................................................. 1-1
1-1-2 Specifications ...................................................................................... 1-3
1-1-3 Measurement Principle ....................................................................... 1-5
1-1-4 Rank Table.......................................................................................... 1-6
1-2 Unpacking............................................................................................ 1-8
1-3 Components ........................................................................................ 1-9
1-3-1 Instrument and Printer......................................................................... 1-9
1-4 Instrument Setup............................................................................... 1-10
1-4-1 For Battery Operation........................................................................ 1-10
1-4-2 For Use with the Printer .................................................................... 1-11
1-4-3 For AC-Power Operation................................................................... 1-12
1-4-4 Loading Printer Paper ....................................................................... 1-13
1-4-5 Changing the Direction of the Test Strip Feeding ............................. 1-15
1-5 Basic Operations............................................................................... 1-16
1-5-1 Display .............................................................................................. 1-16
1-5-2 Operator Panel.................................................................................. 1-17

Chapter 2 Measurement 2-1

2-1 Operation Flow Chart.......................................................................... 2-1

2-2 Cautions in Measurement .................................................................. 2-2
2-2-1 Handling Samples ............................................................................... 2-2
2-2-2 Handling Test Strips............................................................................ 2-3
2-3 Start Up ................................................................................................ 2-4
2-3-1 Turning On the Power ......................................................................... 2-4
2-3-2 Turning Off the Power ......................................................................... 2-4
2-4 Test Conditions Setup ........................................................................ 2-5
2-4-1 Selecting Test Strip Type .................................................................... 2-5
2-4-2 Setting Measurement Number ............................................................ 2-6
2-4-3 Setting Patient ID ................................................................................ 2-7

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 2-5 Normal Measurement.......................................................................... 2-8
2-5-1 Preparing Samples.............................................................................. 2-9
2-5-2 Preparing Test Strips .......................................................................... 2-9
2-5-3 Testing Samples ............................................................................... 2-10
2-6 Check Measurement ......................................................................... 2-13
2-7 Examples of Results ......................................................................... 2-15
2-7-1 On the Display................................................................................... 2-15
2-7-2 On Printouts ...................................................................................... 2-16

Chapter 3 Auxiliary Operations 3-1

3-1 Setting the Date................................................................................... 3-2

3-2 Setting the Time .................................................................................. 3-3
3-3 Reviewing Results .............................................................................. 3-4
3-4 Deleting a Specific Result from Memory .......................................... 3-5
3-5 Clearing All Results from Memory .................................................... 3-6
3-6 Transferring a Specific Result to an External Device...................... 3-7
3-7 Transferring All Results to an External Device ................................ 3-8
3-8 Reprinting a Specific Result .............................................................. 3-9
3-9 Reprinting All Results....................................................................... 3-10
3-10 Customizing the Instrument............................................................. 3-11

Chapter 4 Maintenance 4-1

4-1 Daily Cleaning: Test Strip Holder, Holder Base and Guide Rails ... 4-1
4-2 Cleaning the Reading Unit ................................................................. 4-4
4-3 Exterior Cleaning ................................................................................ 4-5

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5-1

5-1 When an Error Occurs ........................................................................ 5-1

Chapter 6 Appendix 6-1

6-1 Addendum ........................................................................................... 6-1

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 Chapter 1 Before Use

1-1 Outline of the PocketChem UA

1-1-1 Features
• Compact, lightweight portable analyzer
The instrument alone weighs 180 g*. With the printer attached, it is a light 360 g*. The
instrument can run on batteries.
*Not including batteries or printer paper.

• Simple operation. Just press the start button.

Measurement is performed by simply pressing the start button and placing a test strip. Test
results can be simultaneously viewed on the display and printed out from the printer.

• Corrective features for obtaining accurate test results

Highly accurate readings can be obtained by eliminating the effects of chromaturia using the
color correction test pad, by compensating measurements for the temperature of the
surrounding environment using a built-in temperature sensor and by correcting specific
gravity based on pH readings.

• Auto detection of test strip type

When using self-identifiable test strips, the instrument can automatically detect the type of
strip during measurement.

• Hassle-free daily maintenance

The only maintenance required on a daily basis is to wash the test strip holder. And the holder
can be easily detached for cleaning without any special tools. The instrument also uses an
LED light source, so there is no need to change lamps.

• Store results for up to 100 samples. Output results to external devices.

Test results for up to 100 samples can be stored in memory. Stored results can be viewed,
printed and sent to an external device using an RS-232C at any time after measurement. As
results are recorded beyond the 100th entry, the new data overwrites the old data.

• Detachable printer
Attaching the printer to the instrument enables test results to be printed after measurement.

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• Supports “AUTION Sticks” test strips for versatile urine testing
The instrument uses “AUTION Sticks” test strips that enable visual determination as well as
a maximum of 10 simultaneous tests in a single measurement. You can select the type of test
strip for the measurements you need to do.

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 1-1-2 Specifications

Product Compact Urine Analyzer PocketChem UA PU-4010

Configuration Instrument (analyzer) and accessories
Sample Urine
Test strips AUTION Sticks and AUTION SCREEN

Instrument Specifications
Measurement items GLU (glucose), PRO (protein), BIL (bilirubin), URO (urobilinogen),
S.G. (specific gravity), BLD (blood), PH (pH), KET (ketones),
NIT (nitrite), LEU (leukocytes), CRE (creatinine) and
ALB (albumin).
Measurement principle Test strip: Dual wavelength reflectance method.
(one wavelength for BLD measurement)
Measurement wavelengths 3 wavelengths LED (565, 635, 760 nm)
Sample supply method Manual dipping
Measurement capacity 50 tests per hour
Reaction time About 60 seconds per test
Measurement types Normal measurement and check measurement
Display Custom LCD that displays information including type of test strip,
measurement number (up to 4 digits), patient ID (up to 13 digits)
and test results.
Operator panel Panel sheet that provides 14 buttons including numeric buttons and
start button.
Memory capacity Test results for 100 samples
Temperature correction Automatically corrected between 10°C to 30°C by internal
temperature sensor
Specific gravity correction Automatically corrected based on pH readings
Chromaturia correction Automatically corrected by color correction test pad
External output Compliant with RS-232C
Environment Temperature: 10-30°C; Humidity: 20-80% RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions 124 (W) × 81 (D) × 36 (H) mm
Weight 180 g (without batteries)
Power supply Instrument only: Two AA alkaline batteries or AC adapter
Instrument with printer: AC adapter 7.5 V 3 A
Power consumption 3W
Test strip direction Selectable between feeding from “right” or “left” by button operation
Expected life 5 years from first use (installation) of instrument (according to
company data)

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Printer Specifications
Printer Thermal recording printer
Printer paper High color development thermal paper (W58 mm × Ø26 mm)
Dimensions 125 (W) × 133 (D) × 36 (H) mm
Weight 180 g (without printer paper)
Power supply AC adapter 7.5 V 3 A
Power consumption 20 W
Attachment One-touch attachment
Connection Contact
Expected life 5 years from first use (installation) of instrument (according to
company data)

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 1-1-3 Measurement Principle
Measurements using double or single wavelength reflection are made, using test strips
designed for the PocketChem UA.

Measuring with Test Strips

Dip a test strip in the sample for 1 second and place it on the test strip tray. Reagents in the
test strip react and change color within 70 seconds after dipping and the reflectance is
measured in the photometric section.

In the photometric section, LEDs shine dual-wavelength light upon the test strip and
reflections are received at the detector. Different combinations of light are applied for each
measurement item. Furthermore, photometric measurements carried out in the color tone
correction section adjust for variability in the amount of reflected light and sample coloring.

The reflectance is obtained using the following equation.

R = Tm · Cs / Ts · Cm

R: Reflectance
Tm: Amount of reflected light at the measuring wavelength at the test section (Pad area)
Ts: Amount of reflected light at the reference wavelength at the test section (Pad area)
Cm: Amount of reflected light at the measuring wavelength in the color tone correction
section
Cs: Amount of reflected light at the reference wavelength in the color tone correction
section

The BLD measurement item alone is calculated • Measurement wavelength of each

using the following equation and single measurement item
wavelength measurement. Measurement Measurement Reference
Item wavelength (nm) wavelength (nm)

R = Tm / Cm GLU 635 760

PRO 635 760
The reflectance R is compared with the BIL 565 760
calibration curve for the instrument and is output URO 565 760
as the measurement result. PH 635 760
S.G. 635 760
Additionally, in order to eliminate the influence BLD 635 ---
of ambient temperature fluctuation upon KET 565 760
measurements, temperature corrections are NIT 565 760

applied as follows. LEU 565 760

ALB 565 760

Rt = R + A · (T-26) · R2 · (1-R)2 CRE 635 760

Rt: Reflectance after temperature correction

A: Correction coefficient for the measurement items
T: Internal ambient temperature of the instrument during measurement

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1-1-4 Rank Table
Please see the table below for the unit and qualitative sign of each measurement item. Default
settings are highlighted with . You can change the settings of units and qualitative sign.

• GLU (Glucose)
– ± 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
Qualitative
– ± + ++ +++ ++++
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 50 100 200 500 1000
Semiquantitative (mmol/L) 2.8 5.6 11 28 56

• PRO (Protein)
– ± 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
Qualitative
– ± + ++ +++ ++++
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 15 30 100 300 1000
Semiquantitative (g/L) 0.15 0.3 1 3 10

• BIL (Bilirubin)
– 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
Qualitative
– + ++ +++ ++++
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 0.5 2 6 OVER
Semiquantitative (µmol/L) 8.5 34 100 OVER

• URO (Urobilinogen)
NORMAL 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
Qualitative
NORMAL + ++ +++ ++++
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 2 4 8 OVER
Semiquantitative (µmol/L) 34 70 140 OVER

• PH (pH)
Semiquantitative 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 8.5 9.0

• S.G. (Specific Gravity)

Semiquantitative <1.005 1.010 1.015 1.020 1.025 >1.030

• BLD (Blood)
– ± 1+ 2+ 3+
Qualitative
– ± + ++ +++
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 0.03 0.06 0.2 1
Semiquantitative (mg/L) 0.3 0.6 2 10

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 • KET (Ketones)
– ± 1+ 2+ 3+ 4+
Qualitative
– ± + ++ +++ ++++
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 5 15 40 80 150
Semiquantitative (mmol/L) 0.5 1.5 4 8 15

• NIT (Nitrite)
– 1+ 2+
Qualitative
– + ++

• LEU (Leukocyte)
Qualitative –
Semiquantitative (Leu/µL) 25 75 250 500

• ALB (Albumin)
Semiquantitative (mg/L) 10 30 80 150 OVER

• CRE (Creatinine)
Semiquantitative (mg/dL) 10 50 100 200 300 OVER
Semiquantitative (g/L) 0.1 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 OVER

• A/C (Ratio of Albumin to Creatinine)

NORMAL 1+ 2+
Qualitative
NORMAL + ++
Semiquantitative (mg/gCr) <30 100 200 >300 OVER

• P/C (Ratio of Protein to Creatinine)

DILUTE NORMAL 1+ 2+
Qualitative
DILUTE NORMAL + ++
Semiquantitative (mg/gCr) <80 200 400 >500 OVER

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1-2 Unpacking
The package should contain the components listed below. Check to see if everything is
included. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your distributor.

NOTE: Prepare two AA batteries. Batteries are not included in the package.

Power cord

Instrument PocketChem printer

AC adapter

Operating manual Check strips Printer paper Stylus pen

(Stored in the printer)

After-sales parts and consumables

Power cord AC adapter RS-232C cable

Check strips Test strip holder Stylus pen

Printer paper
(W58 mm×Ø26 mm, 5 rolls)

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 1-3 Components

1-3-1 Instrument and Printer

1 4

2 5

6 9
Bottom of the
7 10 instrument
3 11

Instrument with the printer attached

14

Bottom of the 13
Reading unit instrument with
cover opened 8 the printer attached 12

Components Descriptions
1 Paper slot Printouts of results are ejected from here.
2 Display Results and error codes are viewed here. See “1-5-1. Display” on
page 1-16.
3 Reading unit cover Open this cover to perform testing. Perform test with cover closed if
an error occurs due to strong room light.
4 Printer cover Covers paper roll. Open cover to load printer paper.
5 FEED button Feeds printer paper forward.
6 Operator panel Fourteen operating buttons are provided here. See “1-5-2. Operator
Panel” on page 1-17 for a description of each button.
7 DATA output Remove the rubber cap and attach the optional RS-232C cable
terminal here for connection to an external device.
8 Test strip holder Holds test strip in place during testing.
9 Battery cover Open this cover to load two AA batteries.
10 Printer terminal The instrument is electrically connected to the printer via this
terminal.
11 Power input terminal For AC operation without the printer, connect the plug of the AC
(instrument) adapter here.
12 Power input terminal For AC operation with the printer attached, connect the plug of the
(printer) AC adapter here.
13 Stylus pen Use this pen to press the buttons on the operator panel if it is
difficult for you to do with your fingers.
14 Serial number Serial number of the instrument.
C

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 1-4 Instrument Setup
First, set up the instrument. Start with any of the following sections according to your needs.

• For battery operation, see this page.

• For use with the printer, go to page 1-11.
• For AC-power operation without the printer, go to page 1-12.

1-4-1 For Battery Operation

Place two AA alkaline batteries in the instrument. Battery operation is useful when carrying
the instrument with you. Batteries have a use life of about 500 sample tests.

NOTE: Use alkaline batteries only, not manganese batteries. The printer cannot run on
batteries.

1 While lightly pressing the battery cover on

the bottom, slide the cover in the direction
of the triangle mark ( ) to remove.

2 Place two AA alkaline batteries in the

correct direction in the battery
compartment (see the figure).
Battery cover
NOTE: Remove the old batteries before
placing new ones.

3 Slide the battery cover back in position

until it snaps into place.

This completes the setup. Go to “2-1. Operation Flow Chart” on page 2-1.

NOTE: Dispose of old batteries according to your local environmental

regulations.

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 About the Battery Icon
Battery power is sufficient or AC power in use.

The battery level has lowered, but testing is still possible.

Immediately replace the batteries with new ones. Measurement may stop in
progress because of insufficient battery power.
A blinking icon indicates the instrument cannot perform testing anymore because
of insufficient battery power. Replace the batteries immediately.

1-4-2 For Use with the Printer

Use the following procedure to attach (or detach) the printer to (or from) the instrument.

The printer must be directly attached to the instrument in order to

use it. Therefore, the printer can also be contaminated by
pathogenic microbes. Take care when attaching, detaching and
storing the printer to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.

NOTE: Turn off the power and disconnect the AC adapter from the AC receptacle before
attaching or detaching the printer. Failure to do so may cause damage to the instrument
and printer. The printer may print nonsense if it is accidentally attached or detached while
connected to the AC receptacle. However, this does not mean that there is something
wrong with the printer.

How to Attach
NOTE: The printer runs on AC power only, not on batteries. Once the printer is attached to
the instrument, connect the instrument through the printer to an AC receptacle.

1 Place instrument onto the printer at an 2

angle as shown in the figure.

2 Press the top of the instrument to snap it 1

into place.

3 Make sure the top of the instrument and

printer are horizontally level with one
another and that both units are firmly
locked to each other.

Go to “1-4-3. For AC-Power Operation” on the next page.

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 How to Detach
1 Place the instrument on a level surface (a)
(such as a desk).

2 While pressing on the casing above the

display at a point aligned with the center of
the display (a), lift up the reading unit
cover from the bottom to detach the
instrument from the printer (b).
(b)

1-4-3 For AC-Power Operation

The instrument can run on AC power, instead of batteries. Be sure to use the AC adapter that
came with the instrument for AC-power operation.

NOTE: The printer runs on AC power only, not batteries. The printer must be correctly
attached to the instrument before connecting the AC adapter to the printer.

1 Insert the flat connector of the power cord into the AC adapter.
• Use the power cord and AC adapter that came with the instrument.

2 Insert the plug of the AC adapter into the power input terminal as shown below.

For use with the instrument only For use with the printer and instrument

Rear of the instrument

Rear of the printer

Plug the AC adapter to terminal on the Plug the AC adapter to terminal on the
rear of the instrument. rear of the printer.

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 3 Connect the plug of the power cord to an AC receptacle.

And then, ...

• For use with the printer, go to “1-4-4. Loading Printer Paper” on the next page.
• For use without the printer, this completes the setup of the instrument. Go to “2-1.
Operation Flow Chart” on page 2-1.

1-4-4 Loading Printer Paper

Set a roll of printer paper in the printer as described below. Also, use this procedure when two
red lines appear on both sides of the paper, informing you that paper is running out. Make
sure the printer is connected to an AC receptacle (the power can be either turned on or off).

1 Cut the end of new printer paper to a straight edge using scissors.

2 Open the printer cover.

• Rest your finger on the shaded area ( )
and open the cover.

3 Insert the end of the paper below the roller.

• The direction of the paper roll must be as
shown in the figure. Once the paper has been Printer paper
correctly inserted, the printer will feed it
automatically. Compartment

Roller
4 Set the paper roll in the compartment.

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5 Close the printer cover so that the end of
the paper extends from the printer.
Printer
paper
6 Press the FEED button.
FEED
NOTE: The printer does not work until button
you press the FEED button to tell the
printer that the paper has been correctly
set.

This completes the setup of the instrument. Go to “2-1. Operation Flow Chart” on
page 2-1.

NOTE: Printer paper is sensitive to light and subject to fade with prolonged exposure to
bright light. For storage it is recommended to photocopy the reports.

If Paper Jams in the Printer…

If a paper jam occurs, straighten the paper. Open FEED button
the printer cover. If the paper is also jammed in
the roller or other components, remove the
paper. Press the FEED button to feed the paper
forward.

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 1-4-5 Changing the Direction of the Test Strip Feeding
This instrument has been factory-set so that you can place the test strip on the test strip holder
from the right side of the instrument. You can change the direction to the opposite. This
section describes how to change the direction from “the right” to “the left” as an example.

1 Turn on the power and open the reading

unit cover.
• The test strip holder will extend from the
right of the instrument.
Test strip
2 Press and hold the [ 6 ( )] button. holder
• The test strip holder will slightly move to the base

right until a metallic protrusion appears.

Protrusion
• Slide the test strip holder base to the right and
remove it.

3 Remove the black holder from the holder

base. Reattach the holder to the holder
base so that the white plate comes to the
right side. Be sure to lock the block holder
to the gray base.
White
plate
4 Insert the holder base from the right side of
the instrument until it stops.

5 Change the setting for the direction of the test strip feeding.
• See “3-10. Customizing the Instrument” on page 3-11.
• The holder base will move to the left.

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 1-5 Basic Operations

1-5-1 Display

Information area

Status indicator
Result
area

Components Descriptions
Steady light: When current measurement number is displayed.
Blinking: When you are setting the measurement number.
Steady light: When current patient ID is displayed.
Blinking: When you are setting a patient ID.
Appears when the instrument is on. In battery operation, this icon indicates
battery level. See “About the Battery Icon ” on page 1-11.
Steady light: When current date or time is displayed.
Blinking: When you are adjusting the date or time.
Appears when an existing result has been retrieved from memory and appears
on the display.
When blinking, pressing the button deletes the currently displayed result (or
all results) from memory.
Steady light: When test strip type currently selected is displayed.
Blinking: When you are selecting test strip type.
Appears when result(s) are being transferred to an external device.

Appears when test result(s) are being printed from printer.

After the button is pressed, the second-based countdown timer appears to

indicate the timing of test strip dipping and placing.
Information Displays general information including measurement numbers (up to 4 digits),
area patient IDs (up to 13 digits), date, time and test strip type.
Status After the button is pressed, these bars disappear one by one to indicate
indicator the timing of test strip dipping and placing.
Result area Abbreviations and test results appear here after a test is performed or when a
result has been retrieved from memory for viewing. See “2-7. Examples of
Results” on page 2-15.

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 1-5-2 Operator Panel

REFERENCE:
• A short beep sounds each time a button is pressed.
• If it is difficult for you to press the buttons with your
fingers, use the stylus pen that came with the instrument.

Buttons Descriptions
0-9 Use the numeric buttons to enter numbers from 0 to 9.
On the standby screen: Press the [ 6 ( )] button to change the functions in the
order shown below and the [ 4 ( )] button, to change them in reverse order.

Measurement No. Patient ID Date & time Review Test strip selection

4( )
6( ) During result review: Press the [ 6 ( )]
button to change the functions in the order
shown at right and the [ 4 ( )] button, to Reprint Delete Retransmit
change them in reverse order.

To move the test strip holder: Press and hold the [ 6 ( )] button to move the test
strip holder to the right and the [ 4 ( )] button, to move it to the left.
During result review: Use these buttons to view the previous or next result.
8( )
2( ) During test strip selection: Use these buttons to select the previous or next test
strip.
On the standby screen: Press this button to access the test strip type setting
screen.

During patient ID setting: Press this button to enter a hyphen (-).

— (Hyphen)
During result review: Press this button to change the content of the information
area in the order of measurement number, patient ID, date, time and “ALL”.

During date setting: Press this button to move the cursor to the next digit.
Press this button to confirm your entry.

When the power is off: Press this button to turn on the power.

When the power is on: Press this button to start testing. Holding down this button
for 3 seconds or more turns off the power.
Cancel button: Press this button to stop testing when in progress. When entering
numbers, press this button to cancel your entry.

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Chapter 2 Measurement

2-1 Operation Flow Chart

Before testing samples, review the following flowchart for an overview of the test procedure.

Turning on the power Page 2-4

Test conditions setup

• Selecting test strip type Page 2-5
• Setting measurement number Page 2-6
• Setting patient ID Page 2-7

Preparing samples Page 2-9

To the next
Preparing test strips Page 2-9 sample
measurement
Testing samples Page 2-10
• Press button.
• Dip the test strip in the sample.
• Remove excess urine from the test strip.
• Place the test strip on the test strip holder.
• The instrument reads the test strip.
• The result is reported on the display and printout.

When the test is complete

• Dispose of the used test strip.

After the final measurement of the day

• Daily cleaning:
Test strip holder, holder base and guide rails Page 4-1
• Turning off the power Page 2-4

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 2-2 Cautions in Measurement

2-2-1 Handling Samples

BE CAREFUL WHEN HANDLING URINE.
This instrument uses urine as sample. Urine may be contaminated
by pathogenic microbes that can cause infectious diseases.
Improper handling of urine may cause infection to the user or other
individuals by pathogenic microbes.

IMPORTANT:
• Urine samples must be collected within one hour of use.
If samples cannot be tested within an hour, seal and keep them refrigerated. Leaving
samples at room temperature for 2 hours or more may alter the chemical composition of
the samples.
• Allow samples to adjust to the environment temperature.
Refrigerated samples must be brought to the environment temperature before testing.
Testing low temperature samples may result in low values. The temperature of samples
immediately after collection must adjust to the environment temperature. Testing high
temperature samples tends to produce higher test values.
• Mix each sample well before testing. Do not centrifuge samples.
Centrifuging may cause blood cells to precipitate, whereby producing incorrect results for
some testing items.
• Make sure sample is large enough to soak the entire pad area on the test strip in
the sample.
The instrument cannot perform testing with an insufficient amount of sample.
• Use samples as collected.
Do not add preservatives, disinfectants, or detergents.
• Do not expose samples to direct sunlight.
Direct sunlight can alter the quality of samples, whereby producing incorrect results.
• Samples containing ascorbic acid can affect testing results.
Testing samples with ascorbic acid can produce lower glucose and occult blood values
than actual levels.
• Ingested drugs and highly colored urine can affect measurement results.
Measurements of urine containing ingested drugs and highly colored urine can produce
incorrect results.

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2-2-2 Handling Test Strips
IMPORTANT:
• Use only test strips specified for the instrument.
The test strips, “AUTION Sticks” and “AUTION SCREEN”, are available for use with the
instrument. Carefully read the package inserts of the test strips and observe the
expiration date.
• Check test strip dating before use.
Do not use the test strips beyond the expiration date or test strips with discolored pad
areas even if they are within the expiration date. Using old or degraded strips may
produce incorrect results.
• Prepare test strips just before use.
Take as many test strips as you need out of the bottle just before measuring samples
and immediately cap the bottle. If the test strips exposed to the air are left for a long time
without being used, they can absorb moisture in the air or dust can stick to them,
whereby producing incorrect results.
• Do not touch the pad area on the test strips.
Touching the test strips can cause sebum to adhere to the surface, whereby producing
incorrect results.
• Correctly select the test strip type.
Before carrying out measurement, set the type of the test strip you are to use by button
operation. An incorrect test strip setting can produce incorrect results. However, you do
not have to make the setting for auto-identifiable test strips, whose type can be
automatically detected by the instrument during measurement.
• Do not dispose of the desiccant.
Do not dispose of the desiccant in the test strip bottle before using all the test strips.
Without the desiccant, the test strips will absorb moisture in the air and lose their
effectiveness.

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 2-3 Start Up

2-3-1 Turning On the Power

1 Press and hold the button until the power turns on.
• A short beep will sound and the display will change as shown below.

All indications Version Date Time

• The test strip holder will extend from the

right of the instrument
REFERENCE: For left-handed users, the
instrument can be set so that the test strip
holder extends from the left. See “1-4-5.
Changing the Direction of the Test Strip
Test strip
Feeding” on page 1-15. holder

2 Make sure the standby screen appears at

the end of warm-up.

Go to “2-4. Test Conditions Setup” on the

next page.
Standby screen

2-3-2 Turning Off the Power

Press and hold the button for three seconds or more.
• The test strip holder will retract inside the instrument and the display will turn off.
REFERENCE: If the instrument is inactive for three consecutive minutes, it will automatically
turn itself off.

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 2-4 Test Conditions Setup
Set the test strip type, measurement number and patient ID (if needed) before testing. If they
have already been set correctly, skip this step and go to “2-5. Normal Measurement” on page
2-8.

2-4-1 Selecting Test Strip Type

Select the type of test strip you will be testing. However, you can skip this procedure if you
have auto-identifiable test strips, whose type can be automatically detected by the instrument
during measurement.

1 On the standby screen, press the hyphen

button.
• The currently selected type of test strip will
appear.

REFERENCE: Alternately, you can use the following procedure to access this screen:
1. On the standby screen, press the [ 6 ( )] button five times.
2. Making sure the icon is blinking, press the button.

2 Press the [ 8 ( )] or [ 2 ( )] button to select the type of test strip.

REFERENCE: “C” is for check strip. Do not select it here.

3 Press the button.

• This will confirm your entry and the standby
screen will appear again.

Go to “2-4-2. Setting Measurement Number” on the next page.

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 2-4-2 Setting Measurement Number
Set the measurement number (up to 4 digits) for the sample to be tested. The numbers of the
second and subsequent samples will automatically increment by one. The measurement
number is retained even if the power is turned off, unless you set a new measurement number.

1 On the standby screen, press the [ 6 ( )]

button once.
• The current measurement number will appear
and the icon will blink.

2 Press the button.

• The cursor ( _ ) and icon will blink.

3 Enter the measurement number using the

numeric buttons.
• A measurement number can contain up to 4
digits.
REFERENCE: To delete the number one digit at a time, press and release the button. To
clear the entire entry, press and hold the button for one second.

4 Press the button.

• This will confirm your entry and the standby
screen will appear again.
REFERENCE: On the standby screen, the
measurement number will suppress any
zeros. For example, if your entry is “0123”,
you will see “123” on the display.

Go to “2-4-3. Setting Patient ID” on the next page.

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2-4-3 Setting Patient ID
If your laboratory or office is managing samples based on patient IDs, you can set the patient
ID for each sample. A patient ID may contain up to 13 digits including numbers (0 to 9) and
hyphens (-).
REFERENCE: The programmed patient ID will be cleared after the completion of a single-
sample measurement. Enter a patient ID each time you measure a new sample.

1 On the standby screen, press the [ 6 ( )]

button twice.
• The last patient ID will appear and the
icon will blink. If no patient ID has been set,
hyphens (-) will appear instead as shown in
the figure.

2 Press the button.

• The cursor ( _ ) will blink.
• The last patient ID will be cleared, if one was
set.

3 Enter the patient ID using the numeric

buttons or hyphen button.
• A patient ID may contain up to 13 digits,
including hyphens (-).
REFERENCE: To delete the number one digit at a time, press and release the button. To
clear the entire entry, press and hold the button for one second.

4 Press the button.

• This will confirm your entry and the standby
screen will appear again.
• Once the patient ID has been set, the
measurement number and patient ID will
alternately appear on the standby screen.

Standby screen showing the patient ID

Go to “2-5. Normal Measurement” on the next page.

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 2-5 Normal Measurement
After completing the test conditions settings, read the following precautions before preparing
samples and carrying out testing.

• During sample preparation and testing, wear protective gloves to

prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes.
• Discard used samples, test strips and protective gloves in
accordance with local regulations for biohazardous waste.

Do not touch the portion where the test strip holder moves.
Touching there can cause injury.

IMPORTANT:
• Do not try to move or impact on the instrument. Doing so may cause the
instrument to malfunction, producing incorrect results, or may cause test strips to
jam.
• If an error code, e.g. “E001”, appears and measurement automatically stops in
progress, see “5-1. When an Error Occurs” on page 5-1 to clear the error. Then,
use a new test strip to retry measurement.

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2-5-1 Preparing Samples
Prepare a sample using the following procedure.

1 Collect a sample in a urine container.

IMPORTANT: Collect enough sample

so that all pads on the test strip
reach into the sample.
Pad area

2 Mix sample well.

IMPORTANT: Do not centrifuge

samples. Centrifuging may
precipitate blood cells, causing
incorrect results for some
measurement items.

2-5-2 Preparing Test Strips

For information on how to handle test strips see the package insert.

1 Remove only enough strips for immediate

use.

2 Immediately cap the bottle.

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 2-5-3 Testing Samples
Once the sample and test strip have been prepared, dip the test strip into the sample and test
it. Quick, precise handwork is required especially for dipping. Therefore, read this section
thoroughly before testing.

IMPORTANT: For the test strip holder to move freely, leave at least 7 cm (3 inches) of
space to the right and left side of the instrument.

7 cm 7 cm
(3 inches) (3 inches)

REFERENCE: You can manually stop measurement in progress anytime after pressing the
button in step 4. To do that, press and hold the button for one second or more.

1 Open the reading unit cover.

Reading unit cover

2 Keep one or two pieces of tissue paper (or absorbent paper) at hand.
• This paper is used to remove excess sample from the test strip in later steps.

3 Hold the test strip. Do not dip it into the sample at this point.

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4 Press the button.
• The 3-second countdown timer will start and three short beeps will sound.

3-second countdown
timer

5 When a long beep is heard, immediately

dip the test strip into the sample. When the
beep stops, take the strip out of the
container.

IMPORTANT:
• The test strip must be dipped into the
Keep the black
sample for 2 seconds exactly. marker dry.
Shorter dipping may generate
insufficient color development, while Dip for
2 seconds
longer dipping may cause the
reagents on the test strip to leak into
the sample, whereby producing
incorrect results.
• Keep the black marker on the test
strip dry.

6 Blot one side of entire test strip to the

tissue paper (or absorbent paper) to
remove excess urine. Do not blot front or
back of test strip.

IMPORTANT: The error code “E008” may appear during countdown in step 4 and
later if room light is too strong for the instrument to read the test strip. In this
case, close the reading unit cover and make sure that the error code
disappears. The timer will continue to count down, so you can continue testing.

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 7 Before the timer reaches “18SEC”, place the
test strip on the test strip holder.
• Slide the strip to the left along the grooves of
the test strip holder as far as it will go (see the
figure at below right).

IMPORTANT:
Set the strip before 18SEC.
• Be sure to place the test strip before
“18SEC”. At “17SEC”, the test strip
holder will start moving and you can
no longer place the test strip on the
holder.
• An incorrectly positioned test strip
may cause incorrect results.

• When the timer reaches “17SEC”, the holder

will move to the left and back again, thus the
instrument will read the test strip.

8 A short beep will sound when the test is

Contact here.
complete.
Check the result.
• See “2-7. Examples of Results” on page 2-15.
• The result will print from the printer, if attached. Pull the paper toward you and cut it
accordingly.
• The result will also be transmitted to an external device, if connected.

9 Remove test strip from holder and dispose.

Discard used test strips in accordance with local regulations for

biohazardous waste.

IMPORTANT: Wipe adhered sample off the test strip holder.

This completes testing.

• To test another sample, return to step 2 on page 2-10.
• If all urine tests has been completed, wash the test strip holder (see “4-1. Daily Cleaning”
on page 4-1).

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2-6 Check Measurement
If you suspect the obtained results are inaccurate, use the check strip that came with the
instrument to see if the instrument is working properly. The check strip container contains
two gray strips. Use either one for the test.

1 Wash the test strip holder.

• See “4-1. Daily Cleaning” on page 4-1.

NOTE: Unless the holder is washed

before check measurement, the check
strip may be contaminated and lose its
effectiveness.

2 Select the type of the test strip, “C”, for

check measurement.
• See “2-4-1. Selecting Test Strip Type” on
page 2-5.

3 Take a check strip out of the container.

IMPORTANT: Do not touch the surface

of the check strip. A check strip
contaminated by sebum may cause
incorrect results.
Check strip

4 Open the reading unit cover.

5 Press the button.

• Three short beeps will sound, followed by a
long beep.

Reading unit cover

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 6 Before the timer reaches “18SEC”, place the
test strip on the test strip holder.
• Slide the strip to the left along the grooves of
the holder as far as it will go.

IMPORTANT: An incorrectly positioned

test strip may cause incorrect
results.

• When the timer reaches “17SEC”, the holder

will move to the left and back again, thus the
instrument will read the test strip.

Contact here

7 A short beep will sound and results will print when testing is complete.

8 Compare results to ranges shown on the

check strip bottle label to see if they fall
within range. Qualitative value label

Within range: Normal check measurement result (example)

Indicates instrument is working properly.
This completes check measurement.

Outside of range:
Indicates either the instrument or the check
strip may not be working properly. Repeat
test with another check strip and go to step 9.

* The BLD value will read “0.06 mg/dL” on the

printout.

9 Check the results of the second measurement.

Within range:
Indicates check strip used for the first check measurement may not be working properly.
Do not use it further.

Outside of range:
Indicates instrument may be malfunctioning. Contact your distributor.

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 2-7 Examples of Results

2-7-1 On the Display

The following figure is an example of how results will be displayed after testing.

1 2

Items Descriptions
1 Measurement The measurement number (up to 4 digits) assigned to the sample. If
number or patient ID the patient ID has been set, the measurement number and patient ID
will alternately appear.
2 Test strip type The type of test strip used for testing.
3 Measurement result Values of the tested measurement items are listed here.

GLU (glucose), URO (urobilinogen), ALB (albumin),

PRO (protein), KET (ketones), CRE (creatinine),
BLD (blood), BIL (bilirubin),
NIT (nitrite), LEU (leukocytes),
PH (pH), S.G. (specific gravity),
P/C (ratio of protein to creatinine) and
A/C (ratio of albumin to creatinine)

The icon appears if an incorrect value has been obtained for the
ratio of protein to creatinine (P/C) because of diluted sample. Retry
measurement using a newly collected sample.

Three hyphens (---) indicate that the semiquantitative value is

“OVER” the limit.

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 2-7-2 On Printouts
The following figures are examples of how results will print.

Normal Result Abnormal Result

1
2
3

6 7 6 7

Items Descriptions
1 Measurement The 4-digit measurement number for the sample. The measurement
number number of an abnormal sample is preceded by an abnormal marker ( ).
2 Patient ID The 13-digit patient ID preset before testing. If no patient ID has been set,
hyphens (-------------) appear instead.
3 Date and time The date and time when the test was performed. The date format can be
any of “year/month/day (default)”, “year/day/month” and “day/month/year”
according to your setting (See “3-10. Customizing the Instrument” on
page 3-11).
4 Test Strip Type The type of test strip used for testing.
5 Environment The environment temperature (centigrade) inside the instrument during
temperature testing.
6 Abbreviations of The abbreviations of the measured items. Only the measurement items
measurement supported by the test strip appear on the printout.
items : Indicates that the measurement item is abnormal.
! : Indicates that an incorrect value has been obtained for the ratio of
protein to creatinine (P/C) because of diluted sample.
7 Test result The result is shown as qualitative and semiquantitative values.
DILUTE: Indicates that an incorrect value has been obtained for the
ratio of protein to creatinine (P/C) because of diluted sample. Retry
measurement using a newly collected sample.

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Chapter 3 Auxiliary Operations

This instrument provides the following auxiliary functions for managing results or
customizing the instrument as you need.

Functions Reference pages

Selecting test strip type Page 2-5
Setting measurement number Page 2-6
Setting patient ID Page 2-7
Setting the date Page 3-2
Setting the time Page 3-3
Reviewing results Page 3-4
Deleting a specific result from memory Page 3-5
Clearing all results from memory Page 3-6
Transferring a specific result to an external device Page 3-7
Transferring all results to an external device Page 3-8
Reprinting a specific result Page 3-9
Reprinting all results Page 3-10
Customizing the instrument Page 3-11
Direction of test strip feeding
Date format
Unit and qualitative sign
Print format
Display format
Strip type

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 3-1 Setting the Date
Use the following procedure to view or adjust the date. The date appears in the “year-month-
day” format by default and can be changed to another format such as “month-day-year” or
“day-month-year” (see “3-10. Customizing the Instrument” on page 3-11).

1 On the standby screen, press the [ 6 ( )]

button three times.
• The icon will blink.

2 Press the button.

• The current date will appear.

3 Press the button again.

• The second lowest digit of the year will blink.

4 Enter a new date using the numeric

buttons.
• For the year, only the lowest 2 digits can be
changed.
• To move among the entry fields, press the
hyphen button.

REFERENCE: To cancel your entry, press the button.

5 Press the button.

• This will confirm your entry and you will be
prompted to enter a new time.

And then, ...

• To adjust the time go to step 5 in the “3-2. Setting the Time” on the next page.
• To return to the standby screen, press the button.

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3-2 Setting the Time
Use the following procedure to view or adjust the time.

1 On the standby screen, press the [ 6 ( )]

button three times.
• The icon will blink.

2 Press the button.

• The current date will appear.

3 Press the [ 8 ( )] or [ 2 ( )] button.

• The current time will appear.

4 Press the button.

• The icon and the left-most digit of the
time will blink.

5 Enter a new time using the numeric

buttons.
• To move between the entry fields, press the
hyphen button.

REFERENCE: To cancel your entry, press the button.

6 Press the button.

• This will confirm your entry and the standby screen will appear again.

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 3-3 Reviewing Results
Up to 100 test results are automatically stored in memory and can be retrieved as needed.
When more than 100 tests have been performed, the newest result will replace the oldest
result, making it no longer possible to view.

1 On the standby screen, press the [ 6 ( )]

button four times.
• The icon will blink.

2 Press the button.

• The most recent test result will appear.
• If there is no result in memory nothing will
appear on the display.
• On the review screen, you can do the
following.

Functions Button operations

View the next result Press the [ 8 ( )] button.
View the previous result Press the [ 2 ( )] button.
View results continuously Press and hold the [ 8 ( )] or [ 2 ( )] button.
Check the measurement number, patient ID Press the hyphen button one or more times
and test date and time until the desired information appears.
Delete the results from memory (See pages 3-5 and 3-6.)
Transfer the results to an external device (See pages 3-7 and 3-8.)
Print the results (See pages 3-9 and 3-10.)

3 To return to the standby screen, press the button.

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3-4 Deleting a Specific Result from Memory
Unnecessary results can be manually deleted from the memory. Use the following procedure
to delete one result at a time. Please note that deleted data cannot be recovered.

1 Display the result you want to delete.

• See steps 1 and 2 in “3-3. Reviewing Results”
on page 3-4.

2 Press the [ 6 ( )] button once.

• If the printer is attached, press the [ 6 ( )]
button twice.
• The icon will blink.

3 Press the button.

• The result will be deleted from memory and the next result will appear. If there are no
more results, the standby screen will appear again.

NOTE: The delete operation cannot be cancelled in progress.

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 3-5 Clearing All Results from Memory
All stored results can be cleared in a single operation. Please note that deleted data cannot be
recovered.

1 Display any of the existing results.

• See steps 1 and 2 in “3-3. Reviewing Results”
on page 3-4.

2 Press the [ 6 ( )] button once.

• If the printer is attached, press the [ 6 ( )]
button twice.
• The icon will blink.

3 Press the hyphen button four times.

• “ALL” will appear to indicate all results will
be cleared.

4 Press the button.

• This will clear all the existing results from memory.
• After completion, a short beep will sound and the standby screen will appear.

NOTE: The clear operation cannot be cancelled in progress.

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3-6 Transferring a Specific Result to an External Device
Use the following procedure to transfer an existing result in memory to an external device
connected to the instrument.

1 Display the result to be sent to the external

device.
• See steps 1 and 2 in “3-3. Reviewing Results”
on page 3-4.

2 Press the [ 6 ( )] button twice.

• If the printer is attached, press the [ 6 ( )]
button three times.
• The icon will blink.

3 Press the button.

• The icon will light steadily to indicate that the result is being transferred to an
external device.
• After completion of transfer, the icon will disappear.

NOTE: The transfer operation cannot be cancelled in progress.

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 3-7 Transferring All Results to an External Device
All results in memory can be transferred to an external device connected to the instrument all
at once.

1 Display any of the results in memory.

• See steps 1 and 2 in “3-3. Reviewing Results”
on page 3-4.

2 Press the [ 6 ( )] button twice.

• If the printer is attached, press the [ 6 ( )]
button three times.
• The icon will blink.

3 Press the hyphen button four times.

• “ALL” will appear to indicate all of the results
will be transferred.

4 Press the button.

• The icon will light steadily to indicate that the results are being transferred to an
external device.
• After completion, a short beep will sound and the standby screen will appear.
REFERENCE: To cancel transmission, press the button. The instrument will transfer the
current result before completely stopping the operation.

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3-8 Reprinting a Specific Result
Use the following procedure to print an existing result in memory when the printer is attached
to the instrument. Make sure the printer is properly connected to an AC receptacle.

1 Display the result you want to print.

• See steps 1 and 2 in “3-3. Reviewing Results”
on page 3-4.

2 Press the [ 6 ( )] button once.

• The icon will blink.

3 Press the button.

• The icon will light steadily to indicate that the result is being printed out.

NOTE: The print operation cannot be cancelled in progress.

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 3-9 Reprinting All Results
All results stored in memory can be printed in a single operation when the printer is attached
to the instrument. Make sure the printer is connected to an AC receptacle.

1 Display any of the results in memory.

• See steps 1 and 2 in “3-3. Reviewing Results”
on page 3-4.

2 Press the [ 6 ( )] button once.

• The icon will blink.

3 Press the hyphen button four times.

• “ALL” will appear to indicate all of the results
will be printed.

4 Press the button.

• The icon will light steadily and the results will print with the most recent result first.
• After the completion, a short beep will sound and the standby screen will appear.
REFERENCE: To cancel printing, press the button. The printer will print the current result
before completely stopping.

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3-10 Customizing the Instrument
This instrument provides “special parameters” that allow you to customize the instrument at
your convenience. Changes to these parameter settings remain effective even after turning off
and on the power.

Options
Parameter Description
(Boldface and frame: default)
Direction of test Switches the direction in which the test strip is From right
strip feeding placed on the test strip holder. The test strip
From left
holder must be removed from the instrument
before changing this setting (see steps 1 to 3
in the “1-4-5. Changing the Direction of the
Test Strip Feeding” on page 1-15).
Date format Changes the date format. This setting is Year-month-day
effective on both the display and printouts.
Month-day-year
The default for the date format for external
Day-month-year
output is “year-month-day”.
Unit and Changes the unit of the results (conventional mg/dL, +++
qualitative sign or SI) and qualitative sign (+++, +n, or n+). mg/dL, +n
mg/dL, n+
mmol/L, +++
mmol/L, +n
mmol/L, n+
Print format Changes the print format of results. Conventional
JCCLS compliant
Display format Changes the display format for the glucose Conventional
(GLU) and protein (PRO) values.
JCCLS compliant

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 1 Turn on the power.

2 Press the [ 9 ] button twice.

• The special parameters screen (shown in step 3) will appear.

3 Set new values for the parameters using the numeric buttons.
• See the table below. You need to enter new values for the desired parameters only.

12345

Current settings

Parameters Options
1 Direction of test strip 1: From right 2: From left
feeding
2 Date format 1: Year-month-day 2: Month-day-year 3: Day-month-year

3 Unit and qualitative 1: mg/dL, +++ 2: mg/dL, +n 3: mg/dL, n+

sign 4: mmol/L, +++ 5: mmol/L, +n 6: mmol/L, n+
4 Print format 1: Conventional 2: JCCLS compliant

5 Display format 1: Conventional 2: JCCLS compliant

REFERENCE:
• For example, if you enter “23211”, the instrument will be set to “feed test strip from the left,
day-month-year, mg/dL, +n, conventional and conventional”.
• To delete the number one digit at a time, press and release the button. To clear the
entire entry, press and hold the button for one second.

4 Press the button.

• This will confirm your entries and the standby screen will appear again.

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Chapter 4 Maintenance

This section describes how to clean the components of the instrument.

• During maintenance, wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to

pathogenic microbes.
• Discard used test strips, cloth and protective gloves in accordance
with local regulations for biohazardous waste.

4-1 Daily Cleaning: Test Strip Holder, Holder Base and Guide Rails
Samples may adhere to the test strip holder during testing and contaminant may build up on
the holder as more samples are measured. Wash the holder, holder base and guide rails after
completing all testing for the day. Also, use this procedure if the error code “E001” appears
on the screen. This section assumes that the direction of test strip is set to feed “from the right
(default)” (see page 1-15).

1 Turn on the power.

• The test strip holder will extend from the right of the instrument.

2 Open the reading unit cover.

3 Press and hold the [ 6 ( )] button.

• The test strip holder will slightly move to the
right until a metallic protrusion appears.

Test strip
4 Slide the test strip holder base to the right holder
and remove it. base

Protrusion

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 5 Turn off the power.
• In the case of AC-power operation, detach the cord of the AC adapter from the instrument.

NOTE: Be sure to turn off the power. Cleaning the guide rails with the power on may
damage the instrument.

6 Remove the test strip holder from the test

strip holder base. Test strip holder

• While lifting up the right end of the test strip

holder, slide it to the right until it is unlocked.
Lift the holder up to remove it from the
holder base.
Test strip
holder base

7 Wash the test strip holder and test strip

holder base.
• Clean the holder and holder base with a
neutral detergent and carefully wash adhered
urine off with running water. Use a soft piece
of cloth to wipe water off the holder and
holder base and dry completely.

8 Wipe dirt off the grooves of the guide rails.

• Use a soft piece of cloth or cotton swab dampened with neutral detergent diluted with
water to wipe dirt off the guide rails. Use a soft piece of cloth to wipe water off and dry the
guide rails completely.

Guide rails

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9 Attach the test strip holder to the test strip
holder base. Test strip
holder
• As shown at the right, place the holder on the
holder base. Slide the holder to the left to lock Test strip
it into place. holder base

10 Insert the test strip holder base from the

left side of the instrument until it stops.
• Make sure the grooves on the rear of the
holder base are aligned with the guide rails.

11 While lightly pressing the left end of the

test strip holder base to the right with a
finger, turn on the power.
• Make sure the power turns on and the holder
base is automatically drawn to the position to
the right as shown in the figure and release
the holder base.

REFERENCE: If the holder base is not drawn and the error code “E001” appears, press the
button to clear the error. While pressing and holding the [ 6 ( )] button, lightly press the
left end of the holder base to the right. The holder base will then be drawn into the
instrument. Release the [ 6 ( )] button when the metallic protrusion is completely hidden
inside the instrument. The holder will be automatically positioned in place when the next
measurement takes place.

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 4-2 Cleaning the Reading Unit
If the error code “E002” or “E003” appears, clean the reading unit.

1 Remove the test strip holder base from the instrument.

• See steps 1 to 4 in “4-1. Daily Cleaning” on page 4-1.

2 Turn off the power.

• In the case of AC-power operation, detach the cord of the AC adapter from the instrument.

NOTE: Be sure to turn off the power. Cleaning the reading unit with the power on may
damage the instrument.

3 Locate the cleaning slot on the

bottom of the instrument. Cleaning slot

Bottom of the instrument

4 Insert a cotton swab into the cleaning slot

and wipe dirt off the sensor.
• Make sure the tip of the swab touches the
sensor while cleaning it.

Sensor

View from the right side

5 Attach the test strip holder base to the instrument.

• See steps 10 and 11 in “4-1. Daily Cleaning” on page 4-3.

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4-3 Exterior Cleaning
• The exterior of the analyzer can be cleaned using a soft cloth moistened with distilled
water.

• To avoid damage, do not use chemical solvents, lubricants, oils, greases, or silicone sprays
to clean the instrument.

• The display screen may be cleaned as needed by wiping with a soft non-abrasive cloth
dampened with water.

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 Chapter 5 Troubleshooting

5-1 When an Error Occurs

You will see an error code on the display (and also on the printout, if using the printer) when
there is something wrong with the instrument. See the following table to recover the
instrument from the error. If the error persists, contact your distributor.

IMPORTANT: If an error code appears, clear the error and retry testing using a new
test strip. You may obtain incorrect results if a certain amount of time has passed
since the test strip was dipped into the sample.

Code Cause Remedy

E001 The test strip holder does Check to see if the test strip holder is correctly attached to
not move correctly. the instrument and turn on and off the power. Clean the
holder base and guide rails (see page 4-1).
E002 The LED emits too much Turn off the power. Wipe dirt off the white plate (white circle
light for the instrument to portion) on the test strip holder using a soft cloth dampened
perform testing. with water or alcohol. Then, clean the reading unit (see page
E003 The LED emits insufficient 4-4).
light for the instrument to
perform testing.
E004 The printer ran out of the Press the button to return to the standby screen. Load a
printer paper. printer paper and press the FEED button.
E005 The printer is not working Press the button to return to the standby screen. Check
correctly. to see if the printer is correctly attached to the instrument
(see page 1-11). Detach the printer and wipe dirt off the gold
metallic printer terminal on the instrument and the gold four-
wire terminal on the printer using a dry, soft piece of cloth or
cotton swab.
E006 The test strip is not Press the button to return to the standby screen. Check
correctly positioned on to see if the tip of test strip contacts the end of the grooves
the test strip holder. on the test strip holder. If samples or contamination are
coagulated on the grooves, remove them.
E007 The test strip on the test Check to see if:
strip holder does not • You have selected the correct test strip type (see page 2-5).
match the test strip type • The test strip is applicable with the instrument.
selected.
E008 The reading unit is If “E008” appears half way through measurement, close the
subjected to strong light. reading unit cover. Make sure “E008” disappears and
continue the measurement.

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Chapter 6 Appendix

6-1 Addendum
Differences Between the Human Eye and Instrument Optics
There are inherent differences between the colors that are perceived by the human eye and
those that are detected by any instrument optical system. The human eye is capable of
detecting minute differences in shade and very small areas of color; artificial optical systems
are less sensitive to such small changes. Conversely, instrumental optics are capable of
detecting certain colors that are masked by, or blended with, other colors to the human eye.

For this reason, exact agreement between visual results and instrument results might not be
found. However, agreement is generally within one visual block or reported level and is equal
to, or better than, the agreement between two visual readers.

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