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1. sac NI 80 N f g sae clear hazy 10mm c ga 40 out off i 3 measure area 20 10 we LO a d BI SZA regis mcam SEE o plasma O7 50 100 150 200 250 pipet column bottom sedimentation 110mm al height Graphic showing typical absorption values of a sample StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 83 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting The sedimentation value is the distance in millimeters between the cells plasma level 87 5 absorption and the meniscus If there is no haze the absorption drops quickly to a value below the 75 level If the distance between the 87 5 and the 75 level is less then 3mm the report will state CLEAR If the distance between 87 5 and 75 level is more than 3mm then the report will state HAZY Depending on the length of the hazy area three classes of haziness are reported Length of Reported area class Hazy area gt 25 mm gt 25 mm lt 25 mm lt 10 mm lt 3 mm Hazy reports are shown when the change from the hazy level to the cell plasma separation level occurs not within a given distance The following code messages are reported in column 5 Hazy area gt 10 mm 25 mm Hazy area gt 3 mm lt 10 mm Hazy area lt 3 mm 7 2 7 1 Analyser HAZY code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined 0 Sample is clear
2. 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING Occasionally small faults may cause major problems This chapter may help to solve the most common faults and explain why a specific problem occurs A lot of the problems or errors are due to a lack of maintenance Remember that this instrument operates with a considerable amount of whole blood virtually undiluted stores it in a pipette for one hour and then cleans pipettes for re use Therefore it is important to keep to the maintenance schedules It is recommended that trained service personnel checks and applies service to the instrument at least once a year StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 97 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm 7 mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 1 Peristaltic pumps The Peristaltic pumps are located under the Waste bottle housing assembly flap 13 1 1 Rinse solution not primed through the system RIN SOLU gt N ALINE i wMosisto ineopiossing 1 Check the rinse tube on page 190 condition It may be worn or leaking or incorrectly fitted Check the pick up tube in the rinse container it may have become detached from the tube connector in the cap See WI 162 rinse tube replacement on page 136 2 Check rinse solution level in rinse solution container e If the level is insufficient a message is displayed and the alarm sounds 3 One of the tubes carrying the rinse solution may be blocked or kinked 13 1 2 Rinse solution spilling over the instrument If rinse solution
3. 1 Vacuum error e Check if vacuum is available e Check if the flow sensor is working in MENU 4 7 e Fatal error call distributor Vacuum stabilization error Compact was not able to get a stable reading during the vacuum test before aspirating the sample e Check for leakage on the pipette or fill nozzle e Fatal error call distributor Fill time error The fill sensor was not triggered in time e Not enough liquid was sucked up in the pipette e Insufficient sample volume e Noor poor vacuum blocked needle or fill block Dilutor error e Dilutor not started e Can be seen in the run mode display as EDTA 001 e Check the value of the dilutor sensor in MENU 4 6 e Check if vacuum is available e Check if the flow sensor is working in MENU 4 7 e Fatal error call distributor Position error Compact was not able to position the carousel There was a difference found in the position table and the actual measured position of the position sensor e Check in MENU 4 4 PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POSITION e If not correct select MENU 6 0 PASSWORD MENU 10 5 SET TUBE NUMBER and type the correct number of the pipette at the rinse station Run MENU 7 9 QUICK BELT POS CHECK Up or down sensor error Compact was not able to detect the position of the fill nozzle on the sensors e Up sensor failure the fill nozzle is not at the fill position e Down sensor failure the fill nozzle is not at the home positi
4. 3 Calculate the mean value of the 10 samples 4 Make adjustment if necessary in MENU 7 3 DILUTION ADJUSTMENT StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 187 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact 16 APPENDIX FOR STARRSED COMPACT Appendix section StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 189 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Article reference list Compact The Compact is delivered with a complete accessories kit ESRI 110991 This reference list is for article order numbers only Part number Description QWFG010200 Bottle 2 5 litres QWFG010201 Cap bottle 2 5 litres ESRI010246 Pinch valve tube QWLV040002 Bacterial Filter waste separator ESRI010907 Cap waste bottle QRR 010905 Cleaning agent QRR 010931 Diluent QRR 010947 Disinfectants QRR 010933 Saline QRR 010934 Rinse solution QWLV050004 O ring for Fill Nozzle ESRI030903 Westergren pipette assembly QWLV050003 0 ring Sample Probe ESRI050909 Sample Probe assembly QWLV040001 Disc filter 25mm Waste cont White QWLV040003 Disc filter Vacuum Regulator Blue ESRI090902 Rinse Tube assembly ESRI090903 Saline Tube assembly ESRI090921 Waste cassette assembly ESRI090026 Blotting washer QEPT100001 Parallel Printer cable ESRI110001 Ruler StaRRsed Compact ESRI110004 Tube silicon 1 5 3 2 Fill amp clean ESRI11001 1 User manual Compact QEDK10001
5. Code128 UPC EAN and ITF 2 or 5 barcode types can be read with those barcode reader types To set up the barcode readers to client specifications use the set up tools for the barcode readers Detailed information can be found in Keyence Configuration manual MRN 01 1 or in Opticon Configuration manual MRN 015 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 235 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics 17 GLOSSARY OF TERMS E 17 1 1 1 1 ESR ESR is short for Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate It is the amount of sedimentation setting of erythrocytes red blood cells ina blood column during a specified time H 17 1 1 1 2 Hazy A sedimentation is reported to be hazy when the boundary between blood plasma and erythrocytes can not be defined clearly M 17 1 1 1 3 MRN MRN is short for Master Registration Number It is used as an identification number for any manual for Mechatronics products W 17 1 1 1 4 WI WI is short for Work Instruction and is used with an index number for a range of work instructions StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Glossary of Terms Page 237 mechatronics 18 INDEX 3 30 Minute method 44 55 58 75 77 80 93 199 207 210 30 MINUTE METHOD 73 6 60 Minute method 44 55 58 75 77 199 207 210 60 MINUTE METHOD 73 A Accessories kit 22 Air bubbles 48 79 81 82 86 113 209 212 226 Air bubbles entering the Diluent system 10
6. Exception Sarstedt tubes are positioned slightly different from other tubes The thin part of the screw cap rests in the top of the sample tube adapter The knurled part sits just below the black top of sample tube adapter The sample tube will be centered automatically when the sample tube adapter closes Only qualified service engineers may change the adapter adjustment StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 29 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Installation 3 5 6 General setting up Check the general settings and select the required options 1 EDTA mode Default is ON MENU 1 7 2 Sample probe depth factory setting is 5 mm MENU 3 4 3 Temperature correction Default is ON MENU 3 7 4 30 minutes Default is OFF MENU 5 8 5 Display dilution Default is OFF MENU 6 3 3 5 7 Sample probe depth Sample probe depth is dependent on sample tube length Use the ARROW keys and select MENU 3 4 SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH MM For each individual type of blood collection tube the sample probe depth must be checked and set Example Measure the safe needle depth The sample probe depth is usually slightly less than the maximum safety distance enter this depth in millimeters This will be the depth that the sample probe goes down into the sample tube The safety depth distance is found to be 65 millimeters e Set needle depth in the software at 62 millimeters See also section Measuring maximum safe needle depth No
7. Maintenance schedule on page 201 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Page 125 mechatronics Maintenance 14 2 Daily The purpose of the daily maintenance is to keep the instrument clean and contamination as low as possible Clean all parts that are exposed to blood wipe the outer surface and the stainless steel plate below the pipette belt Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction WI 170 Daily on page 168 and WI 177 Sample probe on page 160 14 3 Weekly The purpose of the weekly maintenance is to carry out the daily maintenance and additionally check the optical sensor of the measure head and the vacuum pressure Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction WI 171 Weekly on page 169 14 3 1 Vacuum The Compact uses vacuum for both aspirating and the wash rinse system If trouble occurs it is most likely because of poor or no vacuum Check the airflow MENU 4 7 FLOW SENSOR CHECK The following values are shown on the LCD display Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0300 327 0390 Offset 0045 0050 0055 Press the ESC key to return to the normal mode If for example the yellow orifice is blocked the flow will be 0050 offset value Low value for the airflow may be caused by dirty or blocked blue disc filter or orifices especially the yellow one Start the pipette wash sequence MENU 2 8 and observe the drying process
8. The Compact monitors the vacuum pressure If the vacuum pressure drops below a pre set level a Vacuum stabilisation error message will be indicated on the Main screen Vacuum error may caused by 1 Blocked filter Replace the blue filter e WI 179 Replace blue air filter on page 147 Page 106 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 2 Liquid separator wrongly assembled or blocked e WI 196 Cleaning liquid separator on page 151 3 Main vacuum pump defective e Fatal error 4 Bad vacuum Need adjustment on the vacuum e Fatal error technical assistance is needed 5 Blockage in the 3 way vacuum manifold e Fatal error technical assistance is needed StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 107 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rs mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 6 Flushing liquids After each sample aspiration the entire system is washed automatically If there is no liquid flow e Check that the peristaltic pumps are running If the pump tubes are worn or leaking replace the tubes e Check that the pump tubes are installed correctly e Check the tubes between the containers and pumps valves e Unscrew the cap from the container Check the pick up tubes in the container and that there is enough liquid in the container e Check the tubes for blockages or kinks 13 6 1 De ionised water flow 3 Select from MENU 2 4 vacuum pump should operate and liquid flow
9. 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 4 DILUTION ERR 0 25 Dilution Error deviation report If a dilution error occurs during the aspiration sequence an audible alarm sounds and the deviation value will be shown on the LCD screen When the measure unit has evaluated the sample the deviation value will be printed after the text EDTA Example At the end of the print out EDTA 085 is shown indicating that this sample had only an 85 dilution 5 Not in use 6 Not in use 7 DELETE PIPETTE DATA This function will erase all pipette data Make sure that there are no samples on the pipette belt Confirm with the ENTER key 8 DELETE HISTORICAL DATA This function will erase all preset pipette data and clean the historical buffer Make sure that there are no samples on the pipette belt Confirm with the ENTER key 9 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE ESC All pipettes will be washed once and needle fill nozzle and wash station are primed Confirm with the ENTER key The Shutdown function is interruptible by the ESC key This will also be displayed 10 PAsswoRD Note 0 is displayed Password is needed to open the service menus 7 to 10 Password is 3964 Press the ENTER key Note If the service mode is active lt SERVICE MODE gt is flashing in the Compact display Page 62 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 7 Menu 7 Warning this is the service pr
10. 15 021 ll Space ascu 20 082 DEL asc 7F 1027 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Page 231 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Note e Timeout for response ACK NACK from HOST is 20 seconds e If the Compact is switched to the 30 min method the output string has the same format The Compact automatic applies the conversion table to the 60 min method e f temperature correction is switched on the ESR value will be the temperature corrected ESR value e fthe result has an error the ESR value will be 4 space characters ASCII 20 Page 232 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix String format Vesmatic CR SP XX SP SP AAAAAAAAAAAAA SP NNN SP cr 24 data characters Total length 25 characters sp ASCII 20 32 Data consists if 30 min method is switched to OFF Postion Decptn O fem 2 3 Pipette number 1 84 Number XX 7 19 Patient identification text Text AAAAAAAAAAAAA 21 23 The ESR value 60 minute method Text NNN If error is detected E and an error number see table for number translation sp EN Data consists if 30 min method is switched to ON Po
11. 31 ZXIMEBE T LT 31 4 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES S O P cene 33 LSMENICI ICI mm 33 4 2 S O P for working with bio hazardous materials sesseseeeeesss 34 4 2 1 Facts and definitions e 34 4 2 2 Medical requirements essesesssesseseseseeeeee eene 34 4 2 3 General laboratory practices esssssssseeeeene 34 4 2 4 Specific laboratory practices and requirements ssssessssss 35 4 3 Safety WANTING Me m EU 36 4 4 StaRRsed Incident Report eeeesssssssssssseesseeeeeneennnenenn nnne nnn 37 4 5 E C Declaration StaRRsed Compact ssssesesesssssnrrrrerssernrrrnnrrrsreennnnrnnneneerene ne 38 4 6 Labels and stickers on contairiBI s opor ertet pnis Ds eec t pne puse Sc teens ues blue 39 4 6 1 Stickers for the onboard reagents bottles sesssseesessss 39 4 6 2 Stickers of the reagents containers seesesssseeeeeeeer 40 StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 13 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Contents MEN dies c 41 5 1 Navigating through the menus items eeeeessesesssseeeeeeeeeeeneeen nnne 42 5 1 1 Navigating the KEYOO AIO ccc teieecteceieeceteie i vepdutteledadiect Mares tetetiesaeeteles 42 Be NS acca ccc cane acta etl at
12. Euro power cord ESRI110019 Taps for the reagents containers QEDV130022 Fuse 5 A 110V Slow 5x20 mm QEDV130019 Fuse 2 5 A 230V Slow 5x20 mm Page 190 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact ESRI110105 Waste sticker 2500 ml StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 191 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Tube connection Compact SONVO3HL3N 3HL NHOOH MeuJoraap Nauta A8 SOINOH IVHO3WN u 9 abor u pouted LON HOTU y xp v00020 1MO 808S04014S3 9070401493 sos 0 S3 vLLOZ0IMS3 10604014S3 110401493 AN supo 6160201493 LOv0L0INSS3 90604014 3 06060INS3 S 06047014S3 f ae ZZZOLOA MD 206060l4S3 w Unit Lem eaaa 105 LI 00604014S3 ZOvOLOINSS a 5 MC 816040193 a m E v0v040l4S3 L260 01NS3 40 v160Z4014S3 9020L0INS3 40107014S 3 S160Z014S3 8060Z014S3 0f0Z014S3 0LL0Z014S3 90L0Z01HS3 S 0Z0L0INS3 20S0Z0INS3 und urean 8080Z0INS3 9vcoLOIHS3 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 192 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Printer cable For the connection to the printer use a standard printer to PC cable This cable can be obtained in any Computer shop Note Since 2010 this type of cable is not always available anymore Paralle
13. For Maintenance Level 4 exhange bacterial HEPA filter QWLV040002 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector 4 Lift left cover e StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 179 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN RS mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf Push the liquid separator towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container 10 Close left cover OPNA New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 RIN SOLU gt N ALINE 2 4 wMosistot neopiossing tos Maun nathan Open left cover New tube replacement 1 Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact ot Dm dw CO I New saline pump tube assembly ESRIO90903 Page 180 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Open left Cover New tube replacement 1 Pu
14. Hospital Reading U K See Medical Laboratory World April 1994 Note It is not recommended to use the 30 minute method on pre citrated sample tubes StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 73 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 1 Protocols A protocol is a set of rules governing the communication and the transfer of data between machines as in a computer system Also a formal set of rules and procedures to be followed during a request for information before data is transferred between machines and computer Systems The protocol is installed before delivery The version indication on the display includes a single alpha character This character indicates the serial output format Standard Compact serial output Appendix String format for StaRRsed on page 213 Sedimatic 15 on page 231 serial output Sedimatic 100 on page 227 serial output Vesmatic on page 233 serial output Sysmex R 3500 on page 223 serial output MECHATRONICS 02 on page 217 serial output nmi 7 2 Result Printout The results of the ESR measurements are send to the printer The layout of the report depends on the selection of the 60 or 30 minute method Page 74 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 2 1 Report 60 Minute mode 4 4 4 4 REPORT EXAMPLE 44 444 4 44 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 2 I8 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sample
15. Manual Page 35 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 3 Safety warning When there was an incident with the StaRRsed Compact which caused damage to the instrument please notify your superior and your local equipment dealer before you continue using the instrument Example e A collision with a moving object or a person e Something falling on the instrument Liquids spilling into the instrument Page 36 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Ro mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 4 StaRRsed Incident Report eae StaRRsed Incident mechatronics StaRRsed Incident Report Environmental Health and Safe Important Complete this form within 24 hours of the incident and FAX to Mechatronics 31 0 229 24 15 34 Last Name First came nia Company Sert Viator Employee Ocoupation at ime of inpay Years ep i fs oo0upiit on Cate cfinciget 2 Tee of day __ Ia Tmect n Chicheark actions taken to prevent curano More than one dem may apply T Y 3 Mood rect ps son antre A re Derr ol ow Pye exponen d Fwd used Cr eatery ommo 10 before Caper ret sea sono 2 heap pom 5 kepa a redeo prr A grove work sooro 11 Oescaphwme qui onm ine 3 Ov des sob aty rS 6 Cone comme ae O9 Cent wt taf e 2 Os ja i i A T MEN Name of person reportrg inc ert Sogranture of person reporting nadert FI3
16. Open the left cover 2 Pull the tube out the pinch valve 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom connector and the top connector 4 Remove the tube 5 Connect the silicon tube to the bottom connector and the top connector 6 Push the tube in the pinch valve 7 Close the left cover Page 158 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 167 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Fill and Clean the pipettes Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 October 2012 Cleaning agent preparation 1 Prepare a flask filled with 150 ml of hot de ionized water 80 C 2 Add 15 ml cleaning agent QRR 010905 3 Mix well do not shake Start fill and clean procedure 1 From the MENU 2 9 select FILL amp CLEAN ALL 2 The sample probe will lower halfway connect the extension tube carefully to the sample C N ie probe Extension tube ESRI J 110004 must be in the flask with Y 4 the cleaning agent a d 3 Press ENTER to start the fill N and clean procedure AE Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 1 2 hours to complete StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 159 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Rm m
17. PATIENT STATUS POSITION PRINT DATA BUFFER le SEND DATA BUFFER TO HOST EDTA MODE ON OFF 8 ACCEPT ERROR SIGNAL 9 DISPLAY ERROR LIST o PRINT HEADER Menu 3 ESR SEDIMENTATION TIME MIN PIPETTE WASH TIME PIPETTE DRY TIME SEC SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH MM SET SYSTEM TIME 6 SET SYSTEM DATE TEMP CORR ON OFF 8 SET MANUAL ASPECT CODE 9 ADJUST TEMP SENSOR o SELECT LANGUAGE Page 44 mechatronics few 00 PRIME RINSE SOLUTION RINSE PRIME RINSE SOLUTION o msee e rc s furam o o menn i Mews 0000000 o s purrs e frems i o femore o eememe E StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechetronics ES Menu 5 SET BAUDRATE Not in use Not in use RESULTS AT LIMIT ERROR ON OFF CHECKSUM ON OFF e ACK NACK ON OFF 30 MIN OUTPUT ON OFF 8 30 MIN METHOD ON OFF 9 PRINTER ON OFF lo Not in use _ Menu 7 RAW DATA gt PRINTERIRS232 PRINT RAW MEASURE DATA ON OFF DILUTION ADJUST 60 140 ADRC ON OFF PIPETTE FLOW TEST l6 SERVICE S amp SAMPLE M COUNTER CLEAR SERVICE COUNTER 8 CLEAR ERRORLOG 9 QUICK BELT POS CHECK o TYPE OF BARCODE READER StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN lolololniloalalaAlolpr O O OI INI oO a R Ws rM Keyboard Menu 6 CLEAR FATAL ERROR REPEATED SAMPLE SEQ ON OFF DISPLAY DILUTION ON OFF DILUTION ERR 0 25 Not in
18. User Manual Page 109 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm 7 mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 7 Tube adapter As soon as the barcode is accepted or the ID number keyed in manually the tube adapter closes 13 7 1 Tube adapter does not close Check for mechanical obstructions 1 The sample tube size must be within the span of the sample tube adapter e Only qualified service engineers may change the sample tube adapter span 2 Electronic failure fatal error technical assistance is needed 3 Mechanical failure fatal error technical assistance is needed 13 7 2 Sample probe fails to go down Under normal circumstances the sample probe goes down when the sample tube adapter closes If sample probe fails to go down check the following 1 Sample probe depth wrong Set the correct needle depth in MENU 3 4 e fthe sample probe has being set too deep it will touch the bottom of the sample tube The sample probe then pushes the sample tube slightly down wards and the aspiration cycle will be aborted A broken outer needle may cause a similar fault Check for mechanical obstructions Electronic failure fatal error technical assistance is needed Mechanical failure fatal error technical assistance is needed TIN eg d om StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 111 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics 13 8 Air bubbles Trouble shooting After a normal aspiration the Westergren pipette must be free of
19. Waste pump is used for emptying the liquid separator Do not leave this function on as it may cause waste pump damage Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 3 SALINE PUMP ON OFF Saline peristaltic pump on pump stays on until the ARROW DOWN key is pressed Note that if vacuum pump is off saline will spill over the Compact Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 4 RINSE PUMP ON OFF Pipette wash peristaltic pump on Pump stays on until the ARROW DOWN down key is pressed Note that if vacuum pump is off rinse solution will spill over the Compact Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 69 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Keyboard 5 SET TUBE NUMBER RINSE POS mechatronics The Compact has a self encoding pipette position system If an intermittent position error is displayed the position must be entered manually Type the pipette number at the wash station press ENTER 6 PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS This function is for service purposes and shows the pipette position and the encoder values 7 Not in use 8 Not in use 9 DIAGNOSTICS MOTOR CURRENT Testing motors and shows motor currents on the display Example of the motor diagnostics only for reference use Motor hardware diagnostics Unit Nozzle Drive Meas Needle Tube Diluter 10 ALL PUMPS OFF Note 0 is display
20. barcode ID the patient ID number must be keyed in Press START FILL and aspiration sequence will start Press the ESC key or the MENU key to return to the main menu Pressing the STOP FILL key interrupts the aspiration 2 Not in use 3 STATUS PATIENT Select function type the patient ID number and press the ENTER key Patient ID pipette position and remaining ESR time will be displayed on the LCD screen ttg means time to go Insert the sample tube in the tube adapter Press the START FILL key The barcode will read and the information will be displayed on the LCD screen If the status is asked during the ESR time the information displayed is Patient ID pipette position and remaining ESR time If the status is asked after the ESR has been measured the information displayed is Patient ID ESR60 10 ERROR 0 The codes are defined as follows ESR60 1 to 140 mm is the length of the plasma found ESR60 0 a good result was not found during the measure the error number is given as Error X The error codes are StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 47 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard O NO ERRORS 1 Nocells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably gt 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on
21. e Disinfettante Soluzione salino Acqua deionizzata Desinfectante Soluci n salina Agua desionizada Disinfectante Solu o saline gua desionizada FR RR RR mechatronics mechatronics mechatronics SALINE DILUENT DEJOHITED WATER ECWSINFECTANT benepen Verdunningssismiacs Oerewater Oreniectevicennt Satnelieung Verdunnungai eung Aqua dest Deuneticmicaung Soma sain Daren oras nd i a STARRED CLEANING AGENT ce Art nr 100 mi rcf My 48 f t g ees x SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 39 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 6 2 Stickers of the reagents containers STARRSED QRR010931 Wi gn dt DILUENT 5L Divert Verdunmings oes vennie Ln Druyerte vo Ee Soaywgseirsaa Eon 1234567890 LOLE m n 9 2013 01 unm fs ud Met rem Pe Ce Corne 1 88 an Denm The Nhan Te nonmas fw yume ose STARRSED QRR010947 Win pn o a DISINFECTANT 5L Dessntectevioennot Deseo tions Dessrtectartel Ovsetectare Cesetectare Dartetiorte 1234567890 Wa HE EET 2013 01 Win c s an Page 40 STARRSED QRR010934 HMMM RINSE SOLUTION 20L Rese ranon Squeworstt Seaton de reage C Socio de lavet ivo amate 1234567890 UE UTI g 201301 2 annm Demiwater Aqua dest Mechatron cs her sterts Pv De Corantyn 13 1689 AN Zwang Re Netenanis Te Te 31409029 29 mechatronics fs Shoo wee mechatonos ni STARR SED DE IONIZED WATER 5L Eau des
22. e Using closed sample tubes reduces the possibility of contamination for the user and environment e Standard glass Westergren pipettes are used in which the measurement can be corrected to a constant temperature 18 C Celsius Even small abnormalities can be detected over a longer period of time irrespective of where and when the blood sample was taken e Every sedimentation measurement is directly linked to an identified sample so that a manual work sheet is unnecessary Patient ID errors are reduced to a minimum by using the bar code reader e Inthe EDTA mode the accuracy of dilution of EDTA blood with citrate is considerably better than manual dilution achieved either by tipping off or using evacuated blood collection tubes pre filled with citrate solution e The data can be send to your Lab Information System The used sedimentation pipettes are automatically washed and dried e Minimum sample volume is 1 3 ml for the StaRRsed Compact e The StaRRsed Compact can use a variety of closed tubes from different manufacturers 1 1 Dilution principle The principle of adding Diluent to a flow of whole blood is unique The StaRRsed Compact has the capability of monitoring the air displacement during the aspiration cycle This is called on line dilution The CPU receives data from the airflow sensor and calculates the syringe speed Diluter accuracy is 3 StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 17 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Introduct
23. must be checked for air bubbles StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 51 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 3 Menu3 This menu has all the functions related to the Timing and language MENU 3 ESR SEDIMENTATION TIME MIN PIPETTE WASH TIME PIPETTE DRY TIME SEC SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH MM SET SYSTEM TIME SET SYSTEM DATE TEMP CORR ON OFF SET MANUAL ASPECT CODE ADJUST TEMP SENSOR O dclo INIIAI AJOIN gt gt Not in use 1 ESR SEDIMENTATION TIME MIN Default sedimentation time is 60 minutes however this time can only be changed when the instrument is in Service mode This value cannot be changed in the run mode In the Run mode a warning is displayed lt NOT ALLOWED NOW gt Go to MENU 6 10 PASSWORD enter the password Enter a new ESR sedimentation time and press the ENTER key Press ESC key to abort entry This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active Note The Westergren method stipulates a 60 minute sedimentation time The bottom line on the LCD screen shows the current setting The changed value will be used only if the instrument is operated in the Service mode When the instrument is in the Running mode the default value 60 minute is used 2 PIPETTE WASH TIME Default 7 sec The pipette wash time is set to 7 seconds however this time can be changed if the instrument is in the Servi
24. necessary Select MENU 2 3 PRIME DILUENT vacuum pump is on and system must be filled with Diluent When the citrate is priming liquid should be seen flowing through the tube connection to the fill nozzle cap Occasionally when the diluter system is primed for the first time air locks occur in the tubing and the diluter will not self prime If this occurs disconnect the luer fitting at the syringe and connect a syringe filled with Diluent to the tubing and fill system manually 1 Check pick up tube at the Diluent container it may be kinked 2 One of the Diluent lines has become blocked or kinked Fill nozzle cap M Filnozzie T N Fill vacuum valve vu B Sample tube ENDS Sese y ESRIO70406 NO Bubbles in these lines 5 Outer ESRI070508 needle d Diluter f zr T valve H QWLV020004 x Diluter syringe Water Disinfectant valve valve NIE MAILE ESRIO70112 4 VIL Yi it i i T Dilution tubing Divert Deionized StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 103 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 4 3 Diluter errors Dilution error If the display shows dilution errors it indicates that the current sample has not been diluted correctly e g 21 Diluent added to the sample After the sample measurement the dilution rate will be printed as EDTA 079 Dilution errors can be caused by Solution Irregular filling speed due to poor vacuum Check the vacuum se
25. spills over the top of the pipettes the following items must be checked Is the vacuum pump working Check the vacuum pressure Check the airflow select MENU 4 FLOW SENSOR CHECK When rinsing the rinse actuator must be energized e The rinse actuator can be found under top cover at the top of pipette being rinsed 4 Wash station must engage with pipette e The Wash station is the white Rinse nozzle that engages the bottom of the pipettes Qv SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 99 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 5 Check the piercing pin in the wash station it must be straight e The piercing pin is to pierce the bottom meniscus when a filled pipette is at the wash station 6 Wash station or tubing from wash station may be blocked e Activate the PRIME DISINFECTANT MENU 2 5 The disinfectant must flow through the system 13 1 3 Rinse pump defective 1 Liquid flows back into the rinse container e Replace the rinse pump tube 2 Atthe start of the rinse sequence the first pipette is not washed e Replace the rinse pump tube WI 162 rinse tube replacement on page 136 13 1 4 Sample probe is not washed after aspiration 1 Check saline level in saline container e If the level is insufficient usually a message will be on the display and the alarm sounds 2 Check pick up tube in saline container e It may have become detached from the tube connector e Loosen the cap of the sa
26. ted 42 5 3 Version NUMDET Eoo m 43 5 4 Menu structure Compact stand alone sss 44 5 4 1 zu RC 47 5 4 2 Men 2 e 50 5 4 3 RIED PEO 52 5 4 4 Menuda n E CT TRE 55 5 4 5 Cie M iaia 58 5 4 6 uq pet C 61 5 4 7 Men ect Hmm 63 5 4 8 Men bo ie ann ee ee 66 5 4 9 MENUO em T T ae ES 67 BB Menu TUS idein ho edic done inniti 69 6 GENERAL SETTINGS em 71 SN NAR SUD EI RE MER 71 6 2 Reagents preparation use t mnt tA tla sm Lo QUU E HEP DD DUI Da EEE EETA 71 6 2 1 Rinse solution QRR 010934 eessseseesseeeeeeeeeneeennernennnnn 71 6 2 2 Saline QRR 010933 m 71 6 2 3 Diluent QRR 010931 m 72 6 2 4 De ionised water ue C ene 72 6 2 5 Disinfectant QRR 010847 nut EE petu E pha eenean ee E a a 72 LEM us gcc 78 Toke PIBIDEBIB oers DLE DEAL ENSE CI te 74 T2 FSS Burg ol EN Pm 74 7 2 1 Report 60 Minute mode ssssssesesseeeeeeeenenene nnne nnn 75 7 2 2 Report 30 Minute mode essssssessseeeeeeeeeenenen nemen 77 7 2 3 ESR EMOL a eee ae a TN TE 78 7 2 3 1 Explanation of the error messages eeseeeeeeeeeeeee 79 7 2 4 Results at limit BEFOIS ieri pec erteilt unii dart uoa tape ultra Ra EEA E
27. the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant Cleaning liquid separator 1 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 2 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 3 Assemble the separator Replace the liquid separator 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 173 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN RR mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact 2 If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 exhange bacterial HEPA filter QWLV040002 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector Lift left cover Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf Push the liquid separator towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 9 Replace the waste container 10 Close left cover Exchange bacterial filter QWLV040001 on the waste bottle assembly ONO amp Rinse and saline tube New rinse pump tube assembly ESRIO90902 RIN SOLU gt N ALINE 1 4 wMoeitot neopiossing to Maun wise Open left cover New tube replacement 1 Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubin
28. types of bar code labels The Distributor can set this if necessary 3 5 11 Priming the fluid system Use the ARROW keys and select Menu 2 select 1 PRIMERINSE SOLUTION activates the Rinse pump Rinse solution must flow through the pipette 2 PRIMESALINE activates the Saline pump Liquid must flush through the needle assembly 3 PRIMEDILUENT activates the diluter prime cycle Diluter system must be filled with diluent and free of air bubbles e Diluter prime cycle is executed once In order to fully prime the system it will be necessary to perform this step several times One cycle is 5 strokes of the Diluter 4 PRIME DE IONIZED WATER activates the fill nozzle water valve De ionized water must flow through the tube connected to the fill nozzle cap 5 PRIME DISINFECTANT activates the disinfectant valve Disinfectant must flow through the small tube connected to the pipette wash station When the StaRRsed Compact has been idle for more than eight hours some reagents may have dropped from the tubes due to gravity Prime all tubing before sampling with 1 PRIME ALL UNITS All priming functions are sequentially performed one time 3 6 Last step Familiarise yourself with the Keyboard and how to navigate through the menu See for detail information section Keyboard on page 41 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 31 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 STANDARD OPER
29. 00 Stat Reed incident Report V 0 1 August 2004 Issued by fe Service Degartmert of Mechatoncs Copyrigt Mechatrorses B V SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 5 E C Declaration StaRRsed Compact RR Mechatronics Manufacturing B V De Corantijn 13 1689 AN ZWAAG The Netherlands Telephone Fax E mail E C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Je V A T number C o C number Banker Account number Swift address IBAN Herewith we declare that the Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate Analyser StaRRsed Compact sin conformity with the requirements of the following EC directives 98 79 EC IVD devices 2006 42 EC Machinery The following harmonized standards have been applied Ro mechatronics mechatronics P O Box 225 1620 AE HOORN The Netherlands 31 0 229 201129 31 0 229 241534 purchasegpmechatronics ni www mechatronics ni NL 8048 22 979 BO1 36048153 at Hoorn ABN AMRO 5335 19 885 ABNANL2A NLO4 ABNA 0533 5199 85 EN 12100 1 Safety of machinery Part 1 Basic terminology methodology EN 12100 2 Safety of machinery Part 2 Technical principles EN 61010 1 Safety requirements for electr equipm for meas control and lab use General requirements EN 61010 2 101 Safety requirements for electr equipm for meas control and lab use Particular requirements for in vitro diagnostic IVD medical equipment EN 591 Instructions for
30. 1 Sample is Hazy 10 2 Sample is Hazy 25 3 Sample is Hazy 25 Results with hazy aspect can be suppressed in the menu Limit error settings Page 84 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Operation 8 OPERATION 8 1 Quick start up This section describes a quick start up procedure and a general description of what to do before starting a large batch of samples to run through the system 8 1 1 Check list Run this checklist before each large batch of samples 1 If applicable printer must be switched on and online and enough paper installed 2 Waste container is empty 3 Check the liquid levels 8 1 2 Priming system Use ARROW keys and select MENU2 to perform all prime sequences manually Check fluid flow through the applicable tubing repeat a step if fluid flow is not correct 1 PRIMERINSE SOLUTION activates the Rinse pump Rinse solution must flow through the pipette 2 PRIME SALINE activates the Saline pump Liquid must flush through the needle assembly 3 PRIMEDILUENT activates the diluter prime cycle Diluter system must be filled with diluent and free of air bubbles e Diluter prime cycle is executed once In order to fully prime the system it will be necessary to perform this step several times One cycle is 5 strokes of the Diluter 4 PRIME DE IONIZED WATER activates the fill nozzle water valve De ionized water must flow through the tube c
31. 169 172 178 Vacuum stabilisation problems 105 Version number 43 W Waste container 28 WASTE DISPOSAL 91 Waste line connection to central waste system 28 Weekly 126 WI 237 WORK INSTRUCTION STARRSED COMPACT 135 Page 241
32. 1998 Date Set Tcorr Menu 3 7 ON ON Adjust temp Sensor Menu 3 9 18 3 18 3 FS 90 140 165 FS 90 140 165 Meas Fill Temp Menu 4 5 o e temperature temperature Diluter start Menu 4 6 400 700 400 700 Flow 0925 0980 Flow 0925 0980 1020 1020 Flow saeorchack Menu 4 7 Abs ae Abs ae Offset 0045 0050 Offset 0045 0050 0055 0055 Set baud rate Menu 5 1 9600 9600 Checksum Menu 5 5 OFF OFF ACK NACK Menu 5 6 OFF OFF 30 min output Menu 5 7 OFF OFF 30 min Method Menu 5 8 OFF OFF Printer Menu 5 9 On On Display dilution Menu 6 3 OFF OFF Dilution err dect 0 25 Menu 6 4 10 10 Bar code reader Menu 7 0 Opticon Opticon Dilution adjustment Menu 7 3 100 100 80 100 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Page 199 Appendix for StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Print raw measure data Menu 7 2 OFF OFF Page 200 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Maintenance schedule enone schedule StaRRsed Compact Level 2 Level 1 Total z MEILEN e Sample volume 400 Per day Clean outside of the aspiration needle X Perform End of day wash X Check Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Flow sensor Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs Check 0300 0327 0345 X Check Diluter start sensor 400 700 X Temperatu
33. 3 Analyser 84 Appendix 30 minutes reporting 210 Appendix 60 minutes reporting 207 Appendix Article reference list Compact 22 99 190 Appendix Compact system messages 194 Appendix Configuration barcode readers 235 Appendix Factory default settings Compact 199 Appendix Maintenance schedule 125 201 Appendix Printer cable 24 193 Appendix Protocol MECHATRONICS 02 unidirectional 43 74 217 Appendix RS 232 DB9 pins male hardware back panel connector 93 205 Appendix Sedmatic 100 string format 43 74 227 Appendix Sedmatic 15 string format 43 74 231 Appendix String format for StaRRsed 43 73 74 213 Appendix String format Vesmatic 43 74 233 Appendix Sysmex R 3500 unidirectional protocol 43 74 223 Appendix Tube connection Compact 192 APPENDIX FOR STARRSED COMPACT 189 Aspect Hazy 83 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Index B Backup memory for data 93 Barcode interface 27 Basics of Bio safety 33 baud rate 44 55 58 Bubbles on top 79 C Check barcode reader readability 27 31 Check list 85 Checks during operation 86 Checksum 44 55 58 199 213 CHECKSUM 73 citrate 47 58 86 CITRATE 17 Cleaning liquid separator 127 Cleaning solution 28 Compact stalls 101 COMPACT SYSTEM MESSAGES 95 Connecting up the instrument 24 Contaminated instrument 119 Control pipe
34. 31 EN R mechetronics Tube position no CAN NN Tube position in rack 5 Sequence no 00000 n a ID information i 1 4 Barcode from barcode label Sample ID number Pe je ee Compact HAZY code messages Patient number The code appears in the sample data record at variable RBC This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined 0 Sample is clear 1 Sample is Hazy 10 2 Sample is Hazy lt 25 3 Sample is Hazy gt 25 Results with hazy aspect can be suppressed in the menu Limit error settings Compact ERROR code messages This code appears in the sample data record at variable HGB The following 7 codes are defined O NO ERRORS 1 Nocells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette 2 ESR Probably 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Page 225 Appendix for StaRRsed Compact 3 Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height Measure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head Bubbles on top W
35. 5 and type the correct number of the pipette at the rinse station e Go to MENU 4 2 TURN ONE POSITION and check that the carrousel moves without giving position error e Menu 6 0 PASSWORD ENTER to leave the service mode 3 If position errors occur frequently or item 2 above does not solve the problem the following procedure must be carried out e MENU 6 0 PASSWORD and type 3964 e MENU 10 5 and type the correct number of the pipette number at the rinse station e MENU7 9 QUICK BELT POS CHECK and leave the carrousel to move one complete revolution This action will reset and remember the new positions e MENU6 0 PASSWORD ENTER to leave the service mode If position errors still occur the positioning device needs replacement StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 121 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 14 Separator error If it takes too long for the waste pump to empty the liquid separator the system generates a separator error Separator error may be caused by Extensive foam build up in the liquid Check the separator assembly and connections for separator possible air leaks Waste tube between liquid separator and Replace the tube waste pump is blocked Waste tube between waste pump and Replace the tube waste container blocked Waste pump failure Exchange the waste pump cassette If the error returns call for service Electrical bridge between the waste lev
36. 90 ml de ionized water 596 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Cleaning the diluent system Step 1 1 2 3 4 After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system 5 Remove the suction tube from the diluent bottle Place the suction tube in chlorine solution Use the PRIME DILUENT function This fills the dispenser system with the disinfectant with the disinfectant Leave the disinfectant in the system for 15 minutes Step 2 Take the diluent suction tube out of the disinfectant Wipe the tube clean and dry with a tissue Take hot de ionized water 80 C Use the PRIME DILUENT function After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the hot water Step 3 Clean the diluent bottle s with the disinfectant Rinse the diluent bottle with hot de ionized water 80 C Rinse the diluent bottle with diluent solution Refill the diluent bottle with new diluent solution Use the PRIME DILUENT function After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the new diluent solution Step 4 1 2 3 Prepare a Fill and Clean arrangement Run the fill and clean sequence When all the pipettes are filled the needle goes back to the home position Remove the Fill and clean arrangement Page 146 StaRRse
37. AE 80 7 2 5 ESR Error and Warning code messages sssssssss 81 7 2 6 Reporting range ERE OD nene 82 7 2 7 Aspect Hazy nederen E EET ties 83 7 2 7 1 Analyser HAZY code messages sseseesesseemereeeeeennnn 84 8 OPERATION e 85 8 1 Quick start up m 85 8 1 1 CUBEETISE seno E a a a a eee un 85 8 1 2 Priming SySt Miesse Ea EEE EEEE EE EE E 85 8 1 3 Checks during operation seeessessseeeeeeeeennnneneennnnn 86 8 2 Fil OG MU care 86 8 2 1 LEME IG aioe HH ee 87 8 2 2 iiis gels ecrire mom 87 EC NEM T Tu Po p GORD AG mS 87 Page 14 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Contents 8 3 1 Standby LCD screen back light off sseessseeeeeeee 87 EEG Hindee pq o aiaa 89 9 1 Control DIBOEDS uu uo Rede liae a eee enc etc cc albam pres petnes eec andes uar iaxE 89 10 WASTE DISPOSE c 91 11 DATA SAFETY MANAGEMENT enira tona sketateswcieccechetesdeeccceeeiecet ieee icewcienes 93 REMEEL arte c 93 1152 Backup memory for CAVE sopra ti pu bie tatis eR bita ioc p nobit tete biu s ebpdus 93 11 3 R8232 serial GUIDE seh cesa tatio esa eae dias oe it d di aco pud diefasc e eni uu Es 93 11 4 Specifications for the T9232 port c doescuies sese Ute etha sepe Umen nsu unes Era Seu t
38. ARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 Limit error ERROR One of the following limits are out of the setting range e ESR Time e Column height e Dilution e Bubbles on top e Hazy aspect e Temperature Page 226 mechatronics StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Sedmatic 100 string format Normal result string pp JPPPPPPPPPP JWWWWTI JE JEJE JEJE YE Merit 26 data characters Total length 28 characters Or Result string with Aspect pp JPPPPPPPPPP JWWWW JL TE TE TE TE TE TL JAAAAAAAAAAA cr If Or Result string with Error pp JPPPPPPPPPPT IE TL YE TE TE TE TE JEJE NI JL JEEEEEEEEEEE cr I 37 data characters CR LF Total length 39 characters Data consists Position Description Format 1 2 Pipette number XX pp Patient identification text PPPPPPPPPP E S R in mm 60 min WWWW String with Aspect or Error 27 37 Aspect 27 37 Error Text AAAAAAAAAAA Text EEEEEEEEEEE StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 227 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Space ASCII 20 Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Leading zeros and non spe
39. ATING PROCEDURES S O P In this section the following issues can be found Basics of Bio safety S O P for working with bio hazardous materials Safety warning StaRRsed Incident Report E C Declaration Labels and stickers on containers 4 1 Basics of Bio safety Basic rules on bio safety in a laboratory Wash hands after handling biological materials removing gloves or before leaving work area Don t eat drink etc in the work area Never mouth pipette Take extreme precautions when sharps must be used Dispose sharps carefully and properly Conduct procedures likely to create splashes sprays or aerosols within a biological safety cabinet that is certified annually Decontaminate work surfaces at least daily Decontaminate waste materials before disposal Wear a BUTTONED lab coat to protect street clothes Wear gloves when hands may contact potentially infectious materials contaminated surfaces or equipment Wear eye face protection if splashes or sprays are anticipated during work outside a biological safety cabinet Transport materials outside of the laboratory using secondary containment and a cart Avoid public areas during transport Transfer materials to and from the MCG according to federal and international regulations Be familiar with written instructions for laboratory procedures and proper responses to emergencies Report spills exposures illnesses and injuries immediately StaRRsed Compact
40. CESSONOS HIP T EEEa 22 3 INSTALLATION 23 3 1 Unpacking Compact system ssssssssssssseeeeeeeeneennennnn nennen nnn 23 3 2 Install at GHOS SM ID GAUON CC cT 23 3 2 1 Te Sasa age seo cca eh eet M 24 3 3 Connecting up the instrument 02 cccceccsecencssecceeeet ceenseesecescsessnenessecccceseeeneneeeneececee 24 3 4 Ready f rthe first TUN EET m E T 25 ee Star upthe first iMessage EO 27 3 5 1 Barcode arie T 27 3 5 2 IB Neg dii Eeo id EET 27 3 5 3 bug 2 et Pc 62 gee anne er Pea ere ee nn poe ere eee eee ee 28 3 5 3 1 Waste line connection to central waste system ssssssesusss 28 3 5 3 2 Replacing the waste container sccccdesccccpececcnterdaccedecenrentecestsecsdelpiesiiestacsate 28 3 5 4 Cleaning SONNEI M 28 3 5 5 Set sample tube adapter adjustment ssssssseeeeee 29 3 5 6 arma 30 3 5 7 Sample probe depth mc c c 30 3 5 8 Pipette Dell POSON s peii tupdzs tbe abus Debbie tu putet Dosen Ext bcm oa abate leues 30 3 5 9 Set to room temperature eeesssesssssseseseeeeeneenn nennen nennt rnnt 30 3 5 10 Check barcode reader readability eeesssssssee 31 3 5 11 Priming the fluid system eeeesseesesseeseeeeeeeeeneee eene
41. Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 171 Page 1 of 6 Purpose Weekly Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Version 3 March 2010 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Fill nozzle Disassemble the fill nozzle 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Useatissue to dry the fill nozzle Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Liquid separator Removing the liquid separator 1 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible 2 Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever 3 Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 169 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRR
42. DILUTION ON OFF DILUTION ERR 0 25 Not in use Not in use DELETE PIPETTE DATA DELETE HISTORICAL DATA SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE ESC Odo lo o a AJOIN gt PASSWORD 1 CLEAR FATAL ERROR If WASTE FULL ERROR occurs the Compact will stop all functions the Waste container must be emptied or replaced In order to resume the process this function must be used Confirm with the ENTER key 2 REPEATED SAMPLE SEQ ON OFF Default setting is off This function only operates during RUN MODE Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select Function ON place sample tube with barcode in the sample tube adapter and press start fill sequence As soon as the aspiration has finished replace the sample tube and the next sample will be identified and aspirated This continues until the same sample ID has been read twice or no new sample tubes are placed on the instrument Ensure that the sample tubes are placed correctly in the sample tube adapter With this function active there is a risk that the sample tube adapter can close even when a sample tube has not been placed correctly 3 DISPLAY DILUTION ON OFF This function only works during the RUN MODE Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select This function shows the dilution rate after each aspiration the normal rate must be between 95 105 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 61 Version 20 13 MRN
43. E THAT THE COMPACT IS SET TO THE CORRECT MODE i e EDTA or CITRATE Place the sample tube with barcode label facing to the left Page 86 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Operation 8 2 1 Liquid levels Liquid containers and levels must be checked frequently If the small onboard bottles are used wash and keep the bottles clean to avoid bacterial growth The StaRRsed Compact has liquid level sensors When the level sensor alarm appears replace reagent as soon as possible 8 2 2 Reagents preparation 1 Reagents preparation e Use only the reagent containers which are supplied with the StaRRsed Compact e To open the bulk reagent packages remove the perforated flap from the cardboard box pull the opening out of the box and fit the taps 2 Fill up the containers with the reagents 3 Replace the reagent containers 4 Replace screw caps with level sensors 8 3 Turn off Compact It is good practice to carry out the Daily maintenance procedure WI 170 Daily on page 168 Use the ARROW and select Menu 6 9 for the SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE Start a complete prime fluid cycle and all tubing that is susceptible to blood is flushed Note The Shutdown function is interruptible by the ESC key This will also be displayed 8 3 1 Standby LCD screen back light off There is no need to switch OFF the Compact as it switches automatically to the Standby mode The power consumption in stan
44. Hz Fuse 20 x 5 mm Slow blow 220V 2 5 Amp Slow blow 110V 5 0 Amp Power consumption Standby 60 VA Maximum 500 VA Heat output Standby 70 Watt Full operation 360 Watt intarines Serial male 9 pin sub D Parallel female 25 pin sub D Barcode reader Barcode reader type CCD Reading capabilities Most common barcode labels Code389 ITF Industrial 2 or 5 CodaBar EAN UPC and CODE128 Compact overall dimensions Wi 740 mm Dimensions Noe Height 770 mm Depth 400 mm 45 kg Total weight Width 800 mm Min table size Depth 600 mm StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 21 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Instrument description StaRRsed Compact environment Environment temperature _ Baam Relative humidity 10 90 Data storage Battery back up memory Storage medium Results and raw data of 256 samples Storage capacity 2 2 Accessories kit The StaRRsed Compact comes with an accessories kit For a complete list of the the contents of accessories kit see Appendix Article reference code for Compact on page 190 Page 22 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Installation 3 INSTALLATION Before unpacking the StaRRsed Compact we recommend that the packaging should be checked for damage Any damage must be reported to the distributor Follow the next installation instruction steps 3 1 Unpacking Compact system Cut the binding of box 1 and lift the outside b
45. ID ESR Tc ASPECT Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 84 75 CLEAR 17 60 23 EDTA 972005002 14 13 Hazy lt 10m 18 60 23 EDTA m 972005003 22 21 Hazy 25m 19 60 23 EDTA m 972005004 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 60 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 60 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 2196 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 5 S CLEAR 22 60 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 60 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 84 75 200 972005001 25 60 23 L_err 84 EDTA 75 200 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 75 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Reporting PON gt 0o 9090 9 R mechatronics Patient number Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mod
46. RN 021 Add new analyzer error number to the list 7 is limit error SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN H E van Dijk H E van Dijk mechatronics StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN December 20 00 2009 20 10 April 2011 20 11 June 2011 20 12 January 2012 20 13 August 2013 add software changes to section 5 Changed default dry time from 5 till 9 seconds Turn off S O P Technical specifications Reagents Reporting Quality Control Document history overview Add function menu 5 4 results at limit error Add Menu 4 8 print settings Menu 3 3 default setting 9 section It is not a problem if the StaRRsed Compact is on all the time However gt Annual update and publication New EC declaration Data storage specifications QRR 010947 is now used instead QRRO10932 Protocols added Chapter Quality Control added Chapter sequence changed according sequence in Instructions for Use H E van Dijk H E van Dijk H E van Dijk H E van Dijk H Schavemak er Page 11 mechatronics Contents CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION mec 17 1A Dilution principle issn a e a e 17 1 2 Sedimentation measurement principle ssseseeeeem 18 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION rero totns Go tanta rne Casan nhe esa a nnnc snb una nnmnnn 19 2 1 Technical specifications C 20 Pair PE
47. RN 031 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Page 215 mechatronics Appendix Protocol MECHATRONICS 02 unidirectional Appendix for StaRRsed Compact 2 254 1 256 255 Position Data field of Bytes Format Comment 1 Start of text 1 STX 2 Text distinction code 8 ESRRE Left aligned followed by spaces 10 Instrument ID 20 text If applicable 30 Sample ID 40 text 70 Reserved spaces 15 text 85 Aspiration date 10 ddmmyyyy Text format E g 01012010 January 1 2010 95 Aspiration time 5 hhmm Text format E g 0001 2 0 01 24 hour clock 100 E S R 30 minutes mm h 5 XXXXX 105 E S R in mm 60 minute mm h 5 XXXXX 110 E S R 60 minutes temperature corrected mm h 5 XXXXX 115 E S R 120 minutes mm h 5 XXXXX If applicable 120 Reserved spaces 10 text 130 Sample code 5 XXXXX See section Sample codes 135 Aspect code 5 XXXXX See section Aspect codes 140 Manually added code 5 XXXXX StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Page 217 Appendix for StaRRsed Compact R mechatronics 145 Pipette number 5 XXXXX 150 Sedimentation time minutes 5 XXXXX 155 Temperature 5 XXXXX 160 Dilution rate 5 XXXXX 165 Column height mm 5 XXXXX 170 Error code 5 XXXXX See section ESR error codes 175 Limit error message results 30 text See section Limit error message 205 Reserved spa
48. Remove the two rear screws of the top cover 3 Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument If the measure sensor is out of range the sensor must be cleaned In order to clean the measure sensor remove the pipette at the measuring position complete with top and bottom clamp For cleaning use a cotton bud dipped in deionised water or aerosol air blower make sure the cotton bud is just damp Do not use any organic solvents Pipette removal 1 Push and pull vertically the pipette from the holding position of the belts 2 Take pipette off the carousel 3 Store the pipette on a safe place Switch Compact ON 1 Carefully clean the inner part of the measuring sensor by using a cotton bud 2 Check the values of the Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 by using the CHECK MEASURE SENSOR function 3 If not in range repeat cleaning the inner part of the measuring sensor StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 141 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact 4 When in range switch OFF the Compact Pipette installation 1 Hook pipette assembly on to the pipette belts wW E CO WAE Make sure that pipettes are correctly fitted on to XXV i i ji F In the pipette belts u by 3 Visually check height of all pipette valves they must all be at the same height 4 Visually check the bottom of the pipette V shape ring 5 Incorrect fitted pipettes may cause mechanical d
49. Rinse container is a 20 liter container QRR 010934 Pre flush reagent bottle with de ionized water Fill rinse container with rinse solution from the 20 liter container 6 2 2 Saline QRR 010933 Saline is used for cleaning the needle and fill nozzle assembly approximately 1 ml of saline is used for each sample The saline container is a 5 liter container QRR 010933 Pre flush the saline bottle using saline from the saline container Fill saline bottle from the 5 liter container StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 71 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics General settings 6 2 3 Diluent QRR 010931 Sodium citrate is used for diluting the EDTA sample e Approximately 0 5 ml Diluent is used for each sample e Approximately 2 5 ml is used for one Prime cycle The diluent container is a 5 liter container QRR 010931 The solution should be discarded if it becomes turbid If the Diluent does become turbid clean the Diluent container thoroughly with a 5 Na hypochlorite solution After cleaning rinse the container thoroughly with de ionized water Before refilling flush the Diluent bottle with a little Diluent from the bulk container NOTE The latest version of the Material Safety Data Sheet MSDS of the used reagents can be found on our web site www mechatronics nl httpz www mechatronics nl 6 2 4 De ionised water De ionised water is used for rinsing the fill nozzle approximately 0 5 ml The outside o
50. SE SOLUTION After each measurement the pipettes are washed and dried automatically Select this function and the prime rinse is carried out automatically 2 PRIME SALINE After each aspiration the outer needle sample probe and fill nozzle are washed with saline Select this function and the prime saline is carried out automatically 3 PRIME DILUENT The Diluter prime cycle is 5 strokes of the syringe Select this function and the prime diluter is carried out automatically 4 PRIME DE IONIZED WATER After each aspiration the fill nozzle is flushed with de ionized water The fill nozzle will contaminate during normal operation Select this function and the fill nozzle flush is carried out automatically Page 50 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 PRIME DISINFECTANT During a pipette rinse cycle a small amount of disinfectant is flushed around the bottom of the pipette and into the waste system Select this function and the prime disinfectant is carried out automatically 6 WASH EACH PIPETTE ON OFF When pipette belt turns one position at a time each pipette will be rinsed and dried Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select 7 WASH ONLY SAMPLE PIPETTES ON OFF Only the pipettes with samples are washed and dried automatically Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select Warning on the display lt PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt Note Bef
51. SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Assemble fill nozzle holder Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Removing the liquid separator 1 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible 2 Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever 3 Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear 4 Disconnect the silicon tube from the tube connection 5 Remove bacterial HEPA filter 6 Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Cleaning the liquid separator 1 Clean the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant Cleaning liquid separator 1 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 2 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 3 Assemble the separator Replace the liquid separator 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 lf applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter
52. TA or CITRATE Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active 8 ACCEPT ERROR SIGNAL This function will suspend the Error buzzer for a period of 5 minutes Error message stays on the LCD screen 9 DISPLAY ERROR LIST This function will display the last 15 errors of the instrument The display is refreshed by the function first in first out If no errors are displayed the last clear error time and date is shown in the display HIT ANY KEY returns to normal menu display 10 PRINT HEADER Note 0 is displayed Send Header includes date and time to the printer Select function and confirm with ENTER StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 49 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 2 Menu 2 This menu has all the functions related to the fluid system MENU 2 PRIME RINSE SOLUTION PRIME SALINE PRIME DILUENT PRIME DE IONIZED WATER PRIME DISINFECTANT WASH EACH PIPETTE ON OFF WASH ONLY SAMPLE PIPETTES ON OFF WASH ALL PIPETTES ON OFF FILL amp CLEAN ALL O O dOINI ODO a BR OJIN PRIME ALL UNITS After each reagent change the fluid system must be primed to fill the relevant tubes with reagent and remove air This is also part of the daily start up Use the applicable button to perform the automatic priming cycle for this reagent 1 PRIME RIN
53. TO Page 203 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact For older models QWLV060001 Flat Washer Fill Nozzle EDTA X ESRI060911 Teflon tip repair set NUM diluter 2 em beum Oneway ok ve residue 1 1 _ x 1 Page 204 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix RS 232 DB9 pins male hardware back panel connector The 9 pins sub D male connector is for the serial output of the StaRRsed Compact Connector layout DB9 DB9 View looking into female connector DCE DB9 View oe into male connector DTE At the female connector the pin layout is Data Carrier Detect Raised by DCE when modem synchronized SD TXD Transmit Data a k a TxD Tx Sending data to DTE ut e RD RXD Receive Data a k a RxD Rx Arriving data from DCE Outp Data Terminal Ready Raised by DTE when powered on In auto ut answer mode raised only when RI arrives from DCE Jess nny 0 meen ground 6 DS input Data Set Ready Raised by DOE to indicate ready 7 RS RTS Outp Request To Send Raised by DTE when it wishes to send 7 ROS o Beset inpoi NR 8 08 CTS Input Ciear To Send Raised by DCE in response io RTS from DTE Input Ring Indicator Set when incoming ring detected used for auto answer application DTE raised DTR to answer Null modem with loop back handshaking for DB 9 con
54. USER MANUAL STARRSED COMPACT USER MANUAL Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Master Registration Number MRN 031 EN mechetronics Manufacturer Mechatronics Manufacturing B V Phone 31 0 229 29 11 29 Fax 31 0 229 24 15 34 E mail support mechatronics nl Internet http www mechatronics nl P O Box 225 Postal address 1620 AE Hoorn The Netherlands De Corantijn 13 Office address 1689 AN Zwaag The Netherlands Copyright Mechatronics BV All rights reserved Subject to changes without prior notice Issued by the After Sales Department of Mechatronics mechatronics Guarantee Guarantee The manufacturer guarantees to repair any manufacturing faults or defective materials or both in the products supplied Excluded are materials that become defective due to normal usage such as needles syringes glass ware tubing O rings etc The guarantee period commences on the day of delivery to the customer and shall be effective for a period of twelve 12 months No claims for guarantee can be made on Mechatronics Instruments BV if fluids and or spare parts of other manufacturers than those prescribed in the manual are used The manufacturer Mechatronics Instruments BV takes no responsibility for the consequences of errors which might appear in this manual in spite of every effort made in translations StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 3 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Document history over
55. User Manual Page 33 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 2 S O P for working with bio hazardous materials Purpose To inform and educate all engineers that work with biohazards Effective Date July 27 2004 4 2 1 Facts and definitions Biological hazards are present in all human and animal tissues and body fluids The normal research activities carried out in a blood laboratory expose workers to human blood urine sweat semen saliva and muscle tissue For the purpose of assessing risk we assume that all volunteers to our clinical studies are not normal healthy individuals and take appropriate precautions We remain aware at all times that increased knowledge of disease transmission and occupational hazards may result in situations currently considered safe to be reclassified as having risk Universal Precautions describes a set of procedures for dealing with subjects based on the assumption that they are positive for blood borne pathogens Other precautions are necessary to prevent exposure to potential respiratory diseases 4 2 2 Medical requirements Routine personal medical assessments are advised at regular intervals yearly for all personal exposed to potential biohazard Immunisation for Hepatitis B is recommended for everyone who is taking blood samples or dealing with human blood or bodily fluids 4 2 3 General laboratory practices The laboratory is a s
56. Vacuum stabilisation problerms oi oett bx t eura En SERE PL ERREUR NEA SEPUME 105 19 5 2 VaOGUUITI OLTOI sinnene kn roe redeinzendad EAEE RD SUP etur SE pa UN 106 13 6 S s Meo cr 108 13 6 1 De ionised water flow 3 eeeeseseessecseeeeeeeeenennnn nn 108 13 6 2 Disinfectant flOW Me re eee eee rear ey ene ee eee rere ee ee 108 Rc MN UA EU HR 109 Veh TMS AC ADSI ttm 111 13 7 1 Tube adapter does not ClOSC eccecccceeeeeeesseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeenaaaaes 111 13 7 2 Sample probe fails to go down sssesseeeeeeeenennn 111 13 8 s datos RES 113 Te NEM e inp oiee io e c m 113 13 8 2 Pipette looks like zebra crossing seeesseeeen 114 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 15 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Contents 13 8 3 One air bubble about 5 mm under meniscus sssssss 114 13 8 4 One air bubble rising in pipette sesseeseeeeeee 115 13 8 5 Small air bubbles rising in pipette eeeseeeeeessssssssse 115 19 9 6 Random air bubbles in pipello eornm hr Rdx apps Spei cu tnb pire Rra bes bu bs 116 13 8 7 One air bubble random in pipette eeesseeeeseeeceeeeeeese 116 13 9 Leaking pipettes Em 117 13 10 Hazy reports RE OO E oo 118 13 11 Contaminated MIS Urin cacci
57. a Nack StaRRsed sends the data again maximum two times An Ack will let the StaRRsed carry on immediately If Ack Nack is not received the Instrument carries on after a pause of 1 second between the transitions ACK Acknowledge NACK Not acknowledge See also Appendix String format for StaRRsed on page 213 30 minute output is ON MENU 5 7 the format of the report is changed independent of the selection of the status of checksum or ACK NACK 30 METHOD is ON MENU 5 8 the ESR time automatically switches to 30 minutes and cannot be changed manually The actual measured 30 MINUTE result will only be printed and sent to the host computer if 30 MINUTE OUTPUT is set to on as well If this method is switched OFF the ESR time automatically switches to 60 minutes The converted Westergren standard 60 minute result is sent to the printer and to the serial port The StaRRsed Compact performs the ESR after 30 minutes instead of 60 minutes and converts this value to a 60 minute Westergren standard The method has the advantage that sample results become available after 30 minutes to the operator however this method is not according to the Westergren method and results may deviate from the original Westergren results For conversion to a standard Westergren a table is used which correlates a 30 minute ESR to a 60 minute ESR result The method has been proposed and evaluated by Mr Richard Rogers of the Royal Berkshire
58. a ne trR Ro Das Rn U e UCM qu dae MERI RE REUS SUE 119 13 12 Fill imMe Out e 120 13 13 Position ido EN E 121 13 14 pee os 2 70 l pe NETTE 122 13 15 prn C cc 122 13 16 Bless A eC wem 123 13 16 1 Fill nozzle does not engage with pipette ssssssse 123 13 16 2 Fill nozzle not at fill position 1 tesis einen cttm enun nckiuneecs 123 13 16 3 Fill nozzle not at home position sssssseeeeenn 123 LMM lieet 125 14 1 Maintenance Schedule example eseseseeeseeeeeeeenerrnt 125 142 PDI rE 126 T amp S c nee eT em Re ere per err ert eer eee ete ore 126 143 1 WAG USN ert 126 14 3 2 Measure sensor check eesssssssssssssseeeeeenenennenn nnne 126 14 3 3 Fill stop sensor ChBok ue oriretur sauce Scegaeanadeddeebcdbceabechenncscaes 126 14 3 4 Cleaning liquid Separalor adero ore precantur rese crura keen au recc 127 14 4 Level AS RENTE neen 129 14 4 1 Rinse pump tube replacement ssssseseeeememen 129 14 4 2 Saline pump tube replacement cccceeeeeesesececeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeneees 130 14 4 3 Replace bacterial filters 2 0 0 0 eee cecceeee eee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseaaaeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaas 130 14 4 4 Fill nozzle O ring replace
59. air bubbles In the following examples different patterns of air bubbles which can appear in the pipettes are shown Air bubbles can affect the sedimentation and are mostly reported as errors and no ESR result is reported Usually bubbles are caused by a leakage at the bottom of the pipette If air bubbles are visible in the pipette check the following 13 8 1 Foam in column A layer of air bubbles that is concentrated on top of the blood column does not affect the sedimentation process itself The sedimentation develops normally below the bubbles However too many bubbles bring about a shortening of the effective blood column which is a deviation from the Westergren method A layer of bubbles up to 5 mm No message Normal ESR result is reported A layer of bubbles from 5 to 25 mm ESR warning 6 Bubbles on top Results should be reviewed before release A layer of bubbles larger than 25 mm ESR Error 3 Too many borders found No ESR result is given 1 Check that tube connections are not leaking 2 Check the fill nozzle condition e Inspect for any cracks or deep scratches in the base that holds the fill nozzle washer or O ring Check for air in diluter system Check that the sample probe O ring is not leaking 5 Check transparent T piece or Y piece block for cracks a uo StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 113 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Trouble shooting R mechatronics 13 8 2 Pipette lo
60. amage to the instrument 6 Check for leakage after the first Fill amp Clean Replace the top cover 172 1 Put the cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed Switch ON the Compact Page 142 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 175 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Pipette handling valve tube Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Version 1 October 2007 Remove of the top cover 1 Switch StaRRsed Compact OFF 2 Remove the two rear screws of the top cover 3 Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 143 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Pipette removal 1 2 3 Rm mechatronics Push and pull vertically the pipette from the holding position of the belts Take pipette off the carousel Store the pipette on a safe place Re assemble pipette 175 1 oo Re assemble valve body ESRI 030522 and silicon valve tube ESRI 030516 Insert the re assembly in top pipette clamp Wet the top of the pipette with water black C clip indicates pipette top Compress the valve body into the pipette clamp and insert the pipette into pipette clamp The black C clip must be as close to the pipette clamp as p
61. apter 5 8 and 12 2 Value changes for Flow and ABS chapter 5 8 12 2 and 22 1 1 Sensor value changes for analogue chapter 5 8 and 12 2 Corrected TAB positions and removed Pinch valve tube from chapter 2 Page numbering section 14 and 15 corrected Chapter 14 trouble shooting a number of major changes in sections Rinse and Saline pumps tubes Chapter 16 added little more information section 16 1 and 16 2 Chapter 5 is corrected set parity was even and now none Rebuild the manual according the NEN5509 guidelines F Schwartz F Schwartz F Schwartz H E van Dijk Page 7 mechatronics Document history overview 11 00 Dec 2001 Section Menu Add the menu structure for H E van the Compact EHST in the Dijk menu section December 2001 Add Error list for the EHST in the appendix Add Work instructions to this version in section Work Instructions 12 00 January Section Trouble Changed the Compact H E van 2003 shooting InteRRliner flow Dijk information Section Compact System messages Changed Compact InteRRliner version menu 1 Add more information in section troubleshooting Add more information in the appendix Compact system message 13 00 July 2003 Add Appendix reagents Add appendix Manual H E van reagents prepare Dijk Add the text in section 3 see appendix reagents prepare Add small spelling corrections in the text Cleaning separator is added in the
62. ater saline Trouble shooting level sensors e Page 7 keyboard functions number of patient results in data buffer added e Spelling and grammar checked e Page index corrected Page index corrected 6 00 August e Accessories kit up dated F Schwartz 2001 pinch valve tube was missing e Modification date in page header e Technical spec s barcode reader 4 6mil e Waste handling chapter 4 e Index up date chapter 5 e Correction pipette wash time chapter 5 menu 3 e Added the language choices chapter 5 menu 3 Q e Barcode reader choice chapter 5 menu 7 0 e Checking the motor currents chapter 5 menu 10 9 e Added new items to the menu table e Cosmetic text line out chapter 7 Text correction chapter 10 e Altered the way of cleaning Page 6 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics 7 00 2000 8 00 January 2001 9 00 August 2001 10 00 Sep 2001 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN November All Chapter 2 14 and 16 Chapter 5 All Document history overview the measure sensor chapter 12 12 1 Some changes in the way of cleaning the waste separator chapter 12 12 2 Waste pump cassette replacement chapter 12 12 4 Trouble shooting changing the peristaltic pump tubes chapter 14 Text changes chapter 16 liquid flows changes for Flow and ABS chapter 5 8 12 2 and 22 1 1 Sensor value changes for analogue ch
63. atronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 188 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Replace diluter tip Safety None Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 1 2 3 e Take the syringe from the diluter assembly Pull the plunger out of the syringe Cut the Teflon tip of the plunger with a sharp knife Be careful not to damage the metal plunger Replace the O ring and then the tip Replace the old tip for the new tip assembly From repair set QWLV030902 Moisten the tip with water to ease the tip back into the glass syringe barrel PRIME DILUENT Repeat above step until there are no air bubbles in the whole diluent system Check your dilution settings 188 gosse DE qe c Go to tab SETTINGS DILUTER SETTINGS and select DISPLAY DILUTION OFF Run 10 samples through the instrument and make a note of the dilution rate Calculate the mean of the 10 samples Make adjustment if necessary in SETTINGS DILUTEr and adjust the Dilution adjustment Go to tab SETTINGS DILUTER SETTINGS and select Display dilution ON StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 149 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics mechatronics Work instruction Number 195 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Cleaning diluent system Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 September 2011 Prepare
64. ault setting 220 Volt AC Connect the mains power cord to the StaRRsed Compact Install printer See the printer manual for instructions Connect the parallel printer cable between the printer and printer connector at the back of the StaRRsed Compact See Appendix Printer cable on page 193 Page 24 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm 7 mechatronics Installation 3 4 Ready for the first run Make the Compact ready for the first run Connect and fill the supplied bottles See Picture with the prescribed liquids specified in the section Reagents preparation e Open the cover on the left and install the two peristaltic pump tubes e On the left peristaltic pump Rinse the thick silicon tube e Thin silicon tube on the right peristaltic pump Saline Insert the tube in the pinch valve next to the rinse bottle by pressing the tube in the clamp e The thick silicon tube on the left peristaltic pump Rinse Thin silicon tube on the right peristaltic pump Saline See also work instructions WI 162 rinse tube replacement on page 136 and WI 163 saline tube replacement on page 137 Rinse Saline and pinch valve tubes StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 25 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Installation e Insert the tube in the pinch valve next to the rinse bottle by pressing the tube in the clamp Make up a bottle with a cleaning agent and run a fi
65. board 5 4 4 Menu 4 This menu has all the functions related to the Barcode reader measure unit and pipette position aM MENU4 2 TURN ONE POSITION TURN TO POSITION ESC PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS MEAS FILL TEMP SENSOR CHECK 6 DILUTER START SENSOR CHECK FLOW SENSOR CHECK 8 PRINT SETTINGS 9 BAND POSITION o READ BARCODE 1 MEASURE To overwrite the automatic measure function and manually measure sedimentation Pipette at the measure position will be read and result printed 2 TURN ONE POSITION Pipette belt moves one position 3 TURN TO POSITION ESC Enter a pipette number to move the pipette to the stop position which is always the wash rinse station Press ESC key to abort entry 4 PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS This function will show the current pipette number at the rinse position 5 MEAS FILL TEMP SENSOR CHECK LCD screen shows the sensor status Values must be within the following limits Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 Fill stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Temperature sensor TS Room temperature StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 55 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard Note Clean sensors first before executing this function WI 172 Cleaning Measure sensor on page 141 6 DILUTER START SENSOR CHECK In EDTA mode if the diluter does not start during the aspiration the status of this sensor must be checked Diluter start sensor 400 700 If incorrect contact
66. bubbles may occur in the Westergren pipettes the washer needs to be replaced Symptoms for a bad fill nozzle O ring After the aspiration the Westergren pipette has a zebra pattern air blood air blood nicely divided in the column Vacuum stabilisation errors may occur 14 4 5 Fill and clean procedure Cleaning agent preparation 1 Prepare a flask filled with 150 ml of hot de ionized water 80 C 2 Add 15 ml cleaning agent QRR 010905 3 Mix well do not shake Start fill and clean procedure 1 From the MENU 2 9 select FILL amp CLEAN ALL 2 The sample probe will lower halfway connect the extension tube carefully to the sample probe Extension tube ESRI 110004 must be in the flask with the cleaning agent Press ENTER to start the fill and clean procedure Compact stand alone Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 77 hours to complete StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 131 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Maintenance Erroneous haziness looks more like haemolytic plasma than normal hazy plasma If there is an abnormal number of hazy aspects check the dispenser system carefully and clean it if there is any doubt Symptoms for a contaminated instrument 1 If more than 3 5 out of 20 measurements are reported HAZY 2 Poor meniscus may be reported 3 Incorrect
67. ce mode This value cannot be changed in the run mode In the Run mode a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW Go to MENU 6 10 PASSWORD enter the password Enter a new pipette wash time and press the ENTER key Press ESC key to abort entry This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active Note Changing the pipette wash time has the following consequences e Making the pipette wash time longer will slow down the Compact throughput Page 52 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Keyboard e Making the pipette wash time shorter may cause the pipettes to be insufficiently cleaned after the wash cycle and affect the sample results e The bottom line on the LCD screen shows the current setting e The changed value will be used only if the instrument is operated in the Service mode When the instrument is in the Running mode the default value 7 sec is used 3 PIPETTE DRY TIME SEC Default 9 sec The pipette dry time is set to 5 seconds however this time can be changed if the instrument is in the Service mode This value cannot be changed in the run mode In the Run mode a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW gt Go to MENU 6 10 PASSWORD enter the password Enter a new pipette dry time and press the ENTER key Press ESC key to abort entry This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active Note Changing the pipette dry t
68. ces 50 text 255 Checksum 1 CS See section Checksum calculation 256 End of text 1 ETX Total 256 Text left aligned followed by spaces XX number digits 0 9 with leading spaces Non specified positions are filled with spaces Page 218 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Sample type Transmitted code Patient sample 0 QC normal 1 QC abnormal 2 Note Transmission of QC codes 1 and 2 is part of an internal QC procedure which is still under development Until this procedure is introduced all samples are treated as Patient sample code 0 Aspect Transmitted code Clear 0 Hazy lt 10 1 Hazy lt 25 2 Hazy gt 25 3 ESR error Transmitted code Comment No ERROR 0 No cells plasma found ERROR no result transmitted 1 ESR Probably 140 mm 2 ERROR no result transmitted 3 ERROR no result transmitted WARNING Too many borders found Measure error Bubbles on top WARNING NIOJ Limit error ERROR see Limit error message StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 219 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Note See analyzer manual for more information about limit error settings mechatronics When a limit error occurs the fields for ESR 30 min ESR 60 min temperature corrected ESR and ESR 120 min are filled with space
69. cified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 Aspect messages Aspect AAAAAAAAAAA Hazy lt 10 Hazy lt 110 Hazy lt 25 Hazy lt 125 Hazy 25 Hazy 25 Error messages 1 No cells plasma found Error 1 2 ESR Probably gt 140 mm Error 2 3 Too many borders found Error 3 7 Limit error Error 7 Page 228 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Note If the Compact is switched to the 30 min method the output string has the same format The Compact automatic apply the conversion table to the 60 min method If temperature correction is switched on the ESR value will be the temperature corrected ESR value StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 229 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Appendix Sedmatic 15 string format Appendix for StaRRsed Compact 1 2 28 29 30 31 32 STX Data 28 characters cC ETX stx RO4PPPPPPPPO1ppO1WWW IL TE TETETE TE CC etx Data consists Position Description Format 4 11 Patient identification text Text PPPPPPPP 14 15 Pipette number XX pp ESA nmm 60 mi ee Wim Checksum EXOR sum off all 28 data characters If checksum is equal to the ETX character the checksum is converted to DEL Where Hex Dec STX ASCII 02 002 NACK ASCII
70. d Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN VERI R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact e mechatronics Work instruction Number 179 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Replace blue air filter Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Remove of the top cover 1 Switch StaRRsed Compact OFF 2 Remove the two rear screws of the top cover 3 Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument Air filter replacement ESRI 179 1 Pull both tube connectors out of the blue filter 2 Replace with new blue filter 3 Reconnect the tube connectors on the filter Replace the top cover 172 1 Putthe cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 147 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 180 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Prepare disinfectants bleach Safety Bio Hazard area For cleaning bio hazard area s Instrument StaRRsed Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Page 148 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mech
71. dby mode will drop at a level around 60VA Attention After 10 minutes of no keyboard activity the display backlight switches off StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 87 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Quality control 9 QUALITY CONTROL 9 1 Control pipettes The correct function of the hardware and software of the StaRRsed Compact measurement unit should be checked at regular intervals with the aid of Mechatronics Control Pipettes Order nr QTST049000 More information can be found in the Control Pipette User Manual MRN 019 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 89 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Waste disposal 10 WASTE DISPOSAL The waste container has a level sensor and as soon as the level sensor generates a waste error the waste container must be emptied The waste must be treated as potentially infectious biohazardous material and disposed of according to local regulations Preferably discard the complete waste container and replace it with a cleaned one Press ESC to clear the error Disclaimer Check your local environment rules about discharging the waste StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 91 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Data safety management 11 DATA SAFETY MANAGEMENT All data in the StaRRsed Compact is stored in a battery backup memory This means that all raw data and results are kept irrespective of a power failure or if the instrument is un inten
72. des are defined O NO ERRORS 1 Nocells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably gt 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 4 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height 5 Measure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head 6 Bubbles on top WARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 7 Limit error ERROR One of the following limits are out of the setting range e ESH Time e Column height e Dilution 7 2 5 ESR Error and Warning code messages ESR ERROR and WARNING code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 81 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechetronics Reporting O NOERRORS 1 Nocells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably gt 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 4 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height 5 M
73. disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Step 1 1 Remove the suction tube from the diluent bottle 2 Place the suction tube in chlorine solution 3 Use the PRIME DILUENT function This fills the dispenser system with the disinfectant 4 After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the disinfectant 5 Leave the disinfectant in the system for 15 minutes Step 2 1 Take the diluent suction tube out of the disinfectant 2 Wipe the tube clean and dry with a tissue 3 Take hot de ionized water 80 C 4 Use the PRIME DILUENT function 5 After the prime sequence stops press the PRIME DILUENT key 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the hot water Step 3 1 Clean the diluent bottle with hot de ionized water 80 C 2 Refill the diluent bottle with new diluent solution 3 Use the Prime diluent function 4 After the prime sequence stops press button Prime diluent 5 times to fill the dispenser system with the new diluent solution Page 150 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 196 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Cleaning liquid separator Version 2 Safety Bio Haza
74. e Page 76 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 2 2 Report 30 Minute mode 4 4 4 REPORT EXAMPLE 44 44 4 44 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 Zens 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sample ID Hh ESR Tc ASPECT Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 42 84 75 CLEAR Iy BO 23 EDTA 972005002 5 14 13 Hazy lt 10m 18 30 23 EDTA m 972005003 8 22 21 Hazy lt 25m 19 30 23 EDTA m 972005004 32 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 30 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 2 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 30 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 21 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 2 5 5 CLEAR 22 30 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 30 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 42 84 75 200 972005001 Hazy lt 10m 25 30 23 L err 84 EDTA m 75 200 StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 77 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Reporting PONS 0o 9090 9 R mechatronics Patient number Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only
75. e ENTER key to confirm If this function is active a confirmation is expected from the host computer after serial transmission After receiving a Nack StaRRsed sends the data again maximum two times An Ack will let the StaRRsed carry on immediately If Ack Nack is not received the StaRRsed carries on after a pause of 1 second between the transitions ACK Acknowledge NACK Not acknowledge Ack Nack The Ack Nack modus can be useful if transmission lines are extremely busy A Nack not acknowledge character may be sent by the Host if the data string is incomplete or the check sum is incorrect The StaRRsed will transmit the data string again If an Ack acknowledge character is sent by the Host the next string will be transmitted Ack character Hex 6 decimal 6 or Ctrl F Nack character Hex 15 decimal 21 or Ctrl U 7 80 MINUTE OUTPUT ON OFF Special prints out for detailed information see Appendix String format for Compact and StaRRsed and Reporting 60 minute mode Use the ARROW keys to select and the ENTER key to confirm This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active Note Changing the output during the sedimentation time is not allowed a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 59 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 8 30 MINUTE METHOD ON OFF The Compact performs the ESR after 30 minutes instead of 60 minutes and convert
76. e actual column height 5 Measure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head 6 Bubbles on top WARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 7 Limit error ERROR One of the following limits are out of the setting range e ESR Time e Column height e Dilution e Bubbles on top e Hazy aspect e Temperature Page 212 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix String format for StaRRsed ESR string format for StaRRsed 60 minutes format stx PPPPPPPPPP www WWW AAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 60 min stx 80 data characters cr If etx cs eot Checksum ON 60 min Data consists if 30 min output is switched to OFF Position Description Format 1 10 Patient identification text Text PPPPPPPPPP 13 15 E S R in mm 60 minute XXX WWW E S R in mm 60 min corrected for temp XXX WWW 31 32 Manually added code XX mm 34 36 Pipette number XXX ppp 39 41 Sedimentation time xx TIT 45 46 Temperature in degree Default C XX CC 71 80 EDTA message MMMMMMMMMM CS 1 byte checksum 256 modulo 256 ASCII string sum ASCII string sum the ASCII sum of all preceding charac
77. e fill nozzle is correctly aligned with flat edge in the black arm 2 Push blade spring downwards and slide to the right 3 Reconnect the silicone tube Page 164 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact RS mechatronics Work instruction Number 165 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Washer ring replacement in fill nozzle Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassembly fill nozzle The use of detergent is recommended 1 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle 2 Remove the fill nozzle 3 Push the leaf spring downwards and slide spring to the left Fill nozzle washer replacement 165 1 Carefully remove the flat washer ring in the FILL NOZZLE by using a wooden tooth pick Do not use sharp items to remove the washer 2 Clean the nozzle with water 3 Fit the new washer QWLV06001 NOTE Under normal circumstances the fill nozzle washer needs to be replaced monthly StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 165 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Ro mechatronics Ro mechatronics Work instruction Number 169 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Cleaning liquid separator Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlo
78. e full message e The waste container also has a level detector If the Waste bottle full message is indicated on the display the compact will stop the rinse and fill cycle until a new or empty container has been installed e MENU 6 1 CLEAR FATAL ERROR must be carried out before the compact will start again 5 Fatal separator error e The separator container has also a level detector If the Fatal separator error message is indicated on the display the Compact will stop the rinse cycle until the separator is empty e The cause of this problem can be foam or the waste pump is not working The compact will continue to measure and send the ESR results on time to the printer but the rinse and fill sequences are stopped until the error is solved During the start up sequence all the positioning sensors are tested If incorrect the instrument will generate one of the following test messages 1 Switch printer on e Compact checks printer availability if printer is off line or busy this message will appear 2 Test fill nozzle unit e Checks position of the fill nozzle unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 3 Test rinse unit e Checks position of the rinse unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 4 Test measure unit e Checks position of the measure unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 5 Test needle unit e Checks position of the needle uni
79. e of the spill Food No food or beverages will be brought into or consumed inside a blood laboratory at any time Accident reporting All accidents and injuries must be reported within 24 hours to the technician in Charge to the Departmental Joint Health and Safety Committee and to the Department of Environmental Health and Safety using an Incident Report from the main office or the Technician in Charge Laboratory access Access to the haematology laboratory is limited to persons who are directly involved with the testing equipment Children are not permitted in the laboratory Personal protective equipment Laboratory and maintenance personnel are expected to use a laboratory coat while working in the blood laboratory We advice the use of non canvas closed toe shoes wherever there is a potential for foot injury from hazardous materials or from small physical objects Personal outer clothing should not be stored in the blood laboratory Lab coats worn in the blood laboratory should not be worn outside of the blood laboratory and should not be stored with personal outer clothing to avoid transfer of contaminants Gloves are considered contaminated after ones wearing Avoid contamination of work surfaces with gloves Dispose of gloves into a biohazard container The use of eye protection is advised while processing samples Remove and properly dispose of gloves and wash hands before leaving the laboratory StaRRsed Compact User
80. e solution QRR 010934 71 Rinse solution spilling over the instrument 99 Rinse pump tube replacement 129 RS232 serial output 93 S S O P for working with bio hazardous materials 34 Safety warning 36 Saline dripping in the sample tube adapter 100 Saline pump defective 101 Saline QRR 010933 71 Saline pump tube replacement 130 Sample probe depth 27 30 Sample probe fails to go down 111 Sample probe is not washed after aspiration 100 SAMPLE VOLUME 17 Sedimentation measurement principle 18 Separator error 122 Set sample tube adapter adjustment 29 Set to room temperature 30 Small air bubbles rising in pipette 115 Specific laboratory practices and requirements 35 Specifications for the RS232 port 93 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES S O P 33 Standby LCD screen back light off 87 StaRRsed Incident Report 37 Start up the first time 27 Stickers for the onboard reagents bottles 39 Stickers of the reagents containers 40 System messages 3 95 System time out xxxx 96 T Table size 24 Technical specifications 20 Test messages 95 TROUBLE SHOOTING 97 Tube adapter 111 Tube adapter does not close 111 Turn off Compact 87 U Unpacking Compact system 23 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Index Use of the containers 27 V Vacuum 105 126 Vacuum error 106 vacuum pressure 100 101 106 126
81. easure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head 6 Bubbles on top WARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 7 Limit error ERROR One of the following limits are out of the setting range e ESR Time e Column height e Dilution e Bubbles on top e Hazy aspect e Temperature 7 2 6 Reporting range The reporting range in the columns 2 3 and 4 are in millimeters The start of the measure range is at the top of the meniscus down to 140 mm If the detection of cells plasma is over 140 mm then the report will be gt 140 Page 82 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 2 7 Aspect Hazy The automatic reading of the Westergren sedimentation pipettes is carried out by moving an optical sensor along the pipettes While the sensor is moving a reading is made every 0 25 mm The sensor is reading the absorption of infra red light through the Westergren pipette filled with blood From these readings values at a number of absorption levels are determined All absorption figures are relative to the darkest and lightest reading darkest 100 and the lightest 0 absorption respectively By definition the levels are Cells plasma separation Hazy detection Meniscus detection hazy 25mm hazy 1025mm 25 hazy 10mm _10_ dear lt 3mm _3 celis j 100
82. echatronics mechatronics Work instruction Number 177 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Sample probe or outer needle replacement Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument StaRRsed Revision 001 October 2012 Compact Removal of the Right hand cover 1 2 3 Safety screens removal 1 2 LT iu res t ont Switch OFF the Compact Loosen the three screws Move the side cover to the right Remove the two knurled knobs from the safety screen Remove the needle safety screen A Remove the counter sunk screw holding the protection screen the screw is located in the T piece or Y piece Remove the protection screen C m Remove the guide strip ESRI050030 D i nN Needle exchange 1 AOON ee On Unscrew sample probe manually E Mark each tube for easier reconnecting to the correct nipple Disconnect the tubes from the outer needle Pull the sample probe complete with outer needle towards the front edge of the Compact The outer needle must be supported to protect it from falling Slide the new sample probe into the new outer needle Make sure the Sample probe has a new O ring QWLV050003 Install new sample probe ESRIO50909 together with the new outer needle ESRIO50901 Tighten the sample probe Do not over tighten the sample probe in the T piece Y piece or it will crack or strip the threading inside the block Replace the co
83. echatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Page 152 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 199 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Maintenance level 1 Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 January 2013 We recommend that this procedure is carried out by dealers service engineers The following items need to be replaced annually NOP Oh gt 8 9 Replace all the tubing Replace the waste pump motor ESRIO90920 Replace Waste pump cassette ESRI090921 Replace blue Vacuum filter disc Part no QWLV040003 Replace Fill block washer Part no ESRI030906 Replace the outer needle and sample probe if needed Replace waste container filter disc QWLV040001 only applicable if internal waste container is used Replace Pinch valve tubing Part no ESRI010246 Replace the Teflon tip of syringe on the Diluter assembly 10 Check the pipette valves bodies and replace if necessary 84 pieces QTST040001 StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 153 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Ro mechatronics R mechatronics Work instruction Number 201 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Disassembly and assembly of the fill nozzle Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft February 2005 Instructions for disass
84. ed All active pumps will be switched off Page 70 Press any key Current in mA Mean 120 84 92 84 72 228 240 1012 176 8 8 Max 312 380 340 328 328 996 1016 1016 752 232 240 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics General settings 6 GENERAL SETTINGS Check the general settings and select the required options EDTA mode Default is ON MENU 1 7 Sample probe depth factory setting is 5 mm MENU 3 4 Temperature correction Default is ON MENU 3 7 30 minutes Default is OFF MENU 5 8 Display dilution Default is OFF MENU 6 3 Ur S pu e S 6 1 Liquid levels Liquid containers and levels must be checked frequently If the small onboard bottles are used wash and keep the bottles clean to avoid bacterial growth The StaRRsed Compact has liquid level sensors When the level sensor alarm appears replace reagent as soon as possible 6 2 Reagents preparation 1 Reagents preparation e Use only the reagent containers which are supplied with the StaRRsed Compact e To open the bulk reagent packages remove the perforated flap from the cardboard box pull the opening out of the box and fit the taps 2 Fill up the containers with the reagents 3 Replace the reagent containers 4 Replace screw caps with level sensors 6 2 1 Rinse solution QRR 010934 Rinse solution is used for rinsing the Westergren pipettes approximately 8 ml is used for each sample The
85. ed StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 57 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 5 Menu 5 This menu has all the functions related to RS232 communications MENU 5 SET BAUDRATE Not in use Not in use RESULTS AT LIMIT ERROR ON OFF CHECKSUM ON OFF ACK NACK ON OFF 30 MIN OUTPUT ON OFF 30 MIN METHOD ON OFF PRINTER ON OFF O dcjo0oj jo o01 RI WO M Not in use 1 SET BAUDRATE Use the ARROW keys to select and the ENTER key to confirm Baud rate selection 1200 2400 4800 9600 and 19200 8 N 1 Compact default communication settings Baud rate 2400 8 N 1 2 Not in use 3 Not in use 4 RESULTS AT LIMIT ERROR ON OFF For the ESR time Dilution errors and Column height result at limit can be set for transmitting data OFF or ON RESULTS AT LIMIT ERROR is ON transmit data to the output RESULTS AT LIMIT ERROR is OFF transmit no data to the output when the ESR results are outside the selected range 5 CHECKSUM ON OFF Checksum output string 1 byte checksum 256 modulo 256 ASCII string sum Use the ARROW keys to select and the ENTER key to confirm Page 58 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 6 ACK NACK ON OFF Allows data from Compact to be sent again to the host computer if there is an error in transmission Use the ARROW keys to select and th
86. eft cover StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 167 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Rm mechatronics mechatronics Work instruction Number 170 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Daily Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 October 2012 arwn OND Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Perform the MENU 6 9 SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE function Check system for leakage Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the sample probe or outer needle See Work Instruction Sample probe or outer needle replacement Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles If trapped air bubbles are found perform MENU 2 3 PRIME DILUENT Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes with disinfectant Clean and inspect the outer needle 1 2 3 Loosen the two knurled nuts and remove the safety screen Dip a cotton bud in the disinfectant Clean the outer needle Re install the safety screen and fasten the two knurled nuts Page 168 StaRRsed
87. el Clean liquid separator see WI 196 Cleaning liquid electrodes separator on page 151 13 15 Reagents Check the expire dates of the reagents regularly Do not use the reagents if expired Note If expired reagent has been used accidentally the results obtained with these reagents may only be used when the expire date was not exceeded more than 30 days Diluent is sensitive for bacterial growth The solution should be discarded if it becomes turbid or infected When using the small onboard containers clean the Diluent container thoroughly with 1096 Na hypochlorite Make sure that the container has been thoroughly rinsed after cleaning Page 122 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 16 Fill nozzle Normally the fill sequence takes about 3 seconds However if the fill sequence exceeds 10 seconds a fill time out error will be generated The Compact aborts the fill sequence and this error message will be shown on the display and reported to the printer Check for mechanical obstructions and remove them If the error returns call for service 13 16 1 Fill nozzle does not engage with pipette 1 Motor time out generated fill nozzle stops half way up 2 Check for mechanical obstruction 3 Motor failure Fatal error call distributor 13 16 2 Fill nozzle not at fill position The fill nozzle did not reach the fill position in a certain time limit Possible rea
88. embling and assembling the fill nozzle Note For the O ring replacing only take the top part away from the fill nozzle Page 154 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact RR mechatronics Work instruction Number 202 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Cleaning the fill nozzle Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft February 2005 Disassemble the fill nozzle 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Useatissue to dry the fill nozzle Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 155 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact RR mechatronics Work instruction Number 203 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Replace the fill nozzle O ring Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft February 2005 Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the hold
89. ensing 102 Liquid levels 27 71 87 MAINTENANCE 125 Maintenance Schedule example 125 Measure sensor check 126 Medical requirements 34 Menu 1 47 Menu 10 69 Menu 2 50 Menu 3 52 Menu 4 55 Page 240 mechatronics Menu 5 58 Menu 6 61 Menu 7 63 Menu 8 66 Menu 9 67 Menu structure Compact stand alone 44 MRN e 237 N Navigating the keyboard 42 Navigating through the menus items 42 O One air bubble about 5 mm under meniscus 114 One air bubble random in pipette 116 One air bubble rising in pipette 115 OPERATION 85 P password 44 61 194 Peristaltic pumps 99 Pipette belt position 27 30 Pipette looks like zebra crossing 114 Pipettes not dry after washing and drying 101 Position error 121 Power failure 93 Priming system 85 Priming the fluid system 27 31 Protocols 74 Q QUALITY CONTROL 89 Quick start up 85 R Random air bubbles in pipette 116 Ready for the first run 25 Reagents 122 Reagents preparation 71 87 134 Replace bacterial filters e 130 Replacing the waste container 28 Report 30 Minute mode 77 Report 60 Minute mode 75 Reporting 54 REPORTING 73 Reporting range 82 Result Printout 74 Results at limit errors 80 Rinse pump defective 100 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Rinse solution not primed through the system 99 Rins
90. enu 9 H E van 2005 Section 11 Add in Dijk e 3 mouths maintenance change pinch valve tube ESRIO10246 17 00 September Section 6 3 e Section 6 3 the needle H E van 2006 depth clearance is set at 5 Dijk mm instead 2 mm e Add a warning Potential StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 9 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Document history overview 18 00 November 2008 19 00 June 2009 Page 10 New layout Remove all Compact InteRRliner related sections mechatronics dilution errors when needle is too close to the sample tube bottom Menu 2 8 add extra information about activated again this function is stopped Delete the daily and weekly numbers in maintenance Replaced the text mouthy quartile half year and year maintenance for text level 4 till level 1 texts Section 8 replaced the above texts for the level numbers Work instructions 173 174 the above text for the level numbers Appendix maintenance schedule is now based on levels Check the entire reagent QQR numbers and if applicable replaced the numbers for new numbers From Section Getting started all the issues concerning installation items are moved to the section Installation Add new trouble shooting for Elevator and Indexer in trouble shooting Update key board sections InteRRliner Compact for applying the new software 2 30 Removed all Compact InteRRliner related sections to InteRRliner User manual M
91. er Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf 10 Push the liquid separator 11 towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 12 Replace the waste container 13 Close left cover Prime Saline 166 1 Select PRIME SALINE Repeat the prime saline until the liquid separator is empty Page 138 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Waste Cassette 1 2 Disconnect the two tubes from the waste pump cassette Press levers at three o clock and nine o clock positions and pull at the same time Clean peristaltic pump motor shaft using a tissue soaked in alcohol Remove the old blotting washer ESRI090026 around the motor shaft Place the new blotting washer ESRIO90026 Insert new waste pump cassette ESRI090921 until it clicks into place Remove the protection caps on from the tubes Connect the two tubes to new waste pump cassette StaRRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Page 139 mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 168 Page 1 of 3 Purpose Pipette handling valve Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Version 1 October 2008 Remove of the top cover 1 Switch StaRRsed Compact OFF 2 Rem
92. er to the left Clean fill nozzle The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Use a tissue to dry the fill nozzle Disassemble fill nozzle holder 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The holder can now be removed Replace O ring 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Page 156 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN RR mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Assembly holder Push the head down 1 Turn the head anti clockwise till clicking sound 2 Turn the head clockwise for 1 5 turns Assemble fill nozzle holder Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 157 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact RS mechatronics Work instruction Number 205 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Replace the pinch valve tube ESRI010246 Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft February 2005 x Replace the pinch valve tube ESRI010246 1
93. ersion 3 October 2012 Fill nozzle Disassemble the fill nozzle 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Disassemble fill nozzle holder 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The holder can now be removed Replace O ring 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Page 172 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Assemble fill nozzle holder Push the plastic top part down against the spring pressure 1 Turn the plastic top part anti clockwise until you hear or feel a click 2 Turn the plastic top part clockwise for 1 5 turns Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Liquid separator Removing the liquid separator 1 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible 2 Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever 3 Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear 4 Disconnect the silicon tube from the tube connection 5 Remove bacterial HEPA filter 6 Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Cleaning the liquid separator 1 Clean
94. evel 1 maintenance is Level 3 Maintenance and WI 181 Dis and re assembly diluter syringe on page 187 and adds the following extras We recommend that this procedure is carried out by dealers service engineers The following items need to be replaced annually Replace all the tubing Replace the waste pump motor ESRIO90920 Replace Waste pump cassette ESRIO90921 Replace blue Vacuum filter disc Part no QWLV040003 Replace Fill block washer Part no ESRI030906 Replace the outer needle and sample probe if needed Replace waste container filter disc QWLV040001 only applicable if internal waste container is used 8 Replace Pinch valve tubing Part no ESRIO10246 9 Replace the Teflon tip of syringe on the Diluter assembly 10 Check the pipette valves bodies and replace if necessary 84 pieces QTST040001 NOoRWN gt See Appendix Maintenance schedule 2 14 8 Reagents preparation 1 Reagents preparation e Use only the reagent containers which are supplied with the StaRRsed Compact e To open the bulk reagent packages remove the perforated flap from the cardboard box pull the opening out of the box and fit the taps 2 Fill up the containers with the reagents Replace the reagent containers 4 Replace screw caps with level sensors e Page 134 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact 15 WORK INSTRUCTION STARRSED COMPACT Work instruc
95. f the metal fill nozzle tube is washed automatically after each aspiration Note Add one or two drops of saline to the de ionised water to avoid bottle empty alarms 6 2 5 Disinfectant QRR 010947 The disinfectant is used to disinfect the waste system approximately 0 5 ml disinfectant is used after each pipette rinse The disinfectant bottle is a 5 liter container QRR 010947 Note Since January 2013 Disinfectant QRR 010932 is no longer be used and is replaced by QRR 010947 See Information bulletin IB 2013001 Pre flush the disinfectant bottle using disinfectant from the disinfectant container Fill disinfectant bottle from the 5 litre container Page 72 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 REPORTING The Compact is able to transmit different types of reports to the printer and the serial output port Default mode the standard 60 minute report is used In Menu 5 the following options are selectable Checksum on off Menu 5 5 ACK NACK on off Menu 5 6 30 minute output on off Menu 5 7 30 method on off Menu 5 8 Checksum is select ON MENU 5 5 at the end of the string an extra byte is added Checksum output string 1 byte checksum 256 modulo 256 ASCII string sum This output is also known as the advanced output ACK NACK is select ON MENU 5 6 a confirmation is expected from the host computer after serial transmission After receiving
96. g at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact NOOR WP Page 174 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 Open left Cover New tube replacement 1 Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact Do on E wO To StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 175 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN m mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Fill and clean Cleaning agent preparation 1 Prepare a flask filled with 150 ml of hot de ionized water 80 C 2 Add 15 ml cleaning agent QRR 010905 3 Mix well do not shake Start fill and clean procedure 1 From the MENU 2 9 select FILL amp CLEAN ALL 2 The sample probe
97. gits however this needs to be programmed by the distributor Coda bar Code 39 Code128 UPC EAN and ITF 2 or 5 barcode types can be read with those barcode reader types To set up the barcode readers to client specifications use the set up tools for the barcode readers Detailed information can be found in Keyence Configuration manual MRN 01 1 or in Opticon Configuration manual MRN 015 3 5 2 Use of the containers Warning Do not refill containers unless they are clean and empty Clean the empty container Flush each container first with hot water 80 C Use freshly prepared solutions Pre flush each container with its solution Bum StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 27 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Installation 5 Add the additives and top up the containers 6 Stir the fresh prepared solution well Do not shake 3 5 3 Waste container The waste container will hold a maximum 2 5 liters of waste The waste may be discharged into a drain or the container simply replaced by a new one As the Compact disinfects the waste it may discharge into a drain sink Disclaimer Check your local environment rules about discharging the waste 3 5 3 1 Waste line connection to central waste system If the waste line is to be connected to a centralised waste collection system the following requirements must be met 1 Waste tube must not exceed 5 meters or 18 feet in length 2 Drain height must not be higher tha
98. hared facility it must be booked in advance with the Technician in Charge All users must follow all Departmental Safety Guidelines and Bio safety Policy Each user is responsible to leave a clean disinfected and tidy work place All biohazard waste must be properly disposed Page 34 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 2 4 Specific laboratory practices and requirements Biohazard waste Dispose blood tubes into a biohazard sharps container Dispose sharps into a biohazard sharps container All other bio hazardous waste is to be deposited into a biohazard bag All bio hazardous waste is deposited into the Medical Waste Management MWM bin for pick up Decontamination procedures Routine At the end of each experiment or each day disinfect lab benches and any equipment Spills Small spills of biohazard material should be treated by first covering them with an absorbent paper to avoid the formation of aerosols Disinfect the spill by slowly pouring on a disinfecting solution working from the outside to the centre of the spill in a circular motion Leave the spill long enough for disinfection to take place check decontaminating instructions on the disinfectant container for time and then carefully wipe up wearing gloves Pick up any glass using forceps Once all the material has been removed disinfect the area thoroughly Inform the Technician in Charg
99. he ESC key to return to the normal mode If for example the yellow orifice is blocked the flow will be 0050 offset value Low value for the airflow may be caused by dirty or blocked blue disc filter or orifices especially the yellow one Start the pipette wash sequence MENU 2 8 and observe the drying process pipettes must be free of water spots 13 5 1 Vacuum stabilisation problems The Compact checks the vacuum built up in a pipette just before Sampling A vacuum stabilisation error will occur if it takes too long to evacuate a pipette or vacuum level is not stable Vacuum stabilisation error may caused by 1 Leakin sample tube connecting T piece Y piece and fill nozzle e Replace the silicone sample tube 2 Fill block washer defective or not in place e Washer needs to be replaced 3 Leaking washer in the fill nozzle Replace fill nozzle washer e See WI 203 Replace the fill nozzle O ring on page 156 4 Sample tube pinch valve next to fill nozzle not operating e Needs replacement fatal error 5 Wet or dirty blue air filter on flow sensor board Replace blue air filter e See WI 179 Replace blue air filter on page 147 6 Defective flow sensor board e Needs replacement fatal error StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 105 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Ro mechatronics Trouble shooting It is also possible that the outer Needle valve is not functioning correctly and vacuum is leaking away 13 5 2 Vacuum error
100. he display the StaRRsed Compact will stop filling and cleaning pipettes until a new or empty container has been installed e Empty the waste container and press ESC to clear the error 4 Fatal separator error 12 2 Test messages During the start up sequence all the positing sensors are tested if incorrect the instrument will generate a Test message Switch printer on Test fill nozzle unit Test rinse unit Test measure unit Test needle unit Test drive unit QUUM de EN En StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 95 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Compact system messages 12 3 System time out lt xxxx gt mechatronics If during normal operation the following system time out errors occur call distributor or local supplier of this instrument These errors are usually fatal and need engineer s assistance Qr du Doc o Drive unit Measure unit Rinse unit Fill nozzle unit Needle adapter Sample probe 12 4 Error messages The following error messages may occur during normal operation O po 4 Or e d Co I c Vacuum error Vacuum stabilisation error Fill time out error Diluter error Position error Up sensor or down sensor error Rinse head up error Measure head not home error Separator full error The explanation of all these messages can be found in Appendix System messages Compact 3 Page 96 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting
101. his disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Check system for leakage Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the sample probe or outer needle See Work Instruction Sample probe or outer needle replacement Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles 6 Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles Aw em StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 177 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact R mechatronics Work instruction Number 174 Page 1 of 15 Purpose Level 3 maintenance Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassemble the fill nozzle 1 Turn the holder to the right 2 The fill nozzle can now be removed 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle Clean fill nozzle The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended 1 Carefully scrub the fill nozzle inner part 2 Useatissue to dry the fill nozzle Assemble fill nozzle 1 Connect the silicon tube to the fill nozzle 2 Put the fill nozzle into the holder 3 Push the fill nozzle upwards and turn the holder to the left Replace O ring 1 Remove the O ring QWLV050004 1 Install new O ring QWLV050004 Page 178
102. ill nozzle up position MENU 9 SAMPLE PROBE UP DOWN SAMPLE TUBE HOLDER UP DOWN FILL NOZZLE UP DOWN VALVE OUTER NEEDLE ON OFF RINSE NOZZLE UP DOWN RINSE ACTUATOR ON OFF FILL ACTUATOR ON OFF SAMPLE CONTROL SOLENOID ON OFF V VALVE WASH SECTION ON OFF oOlolo i NIoJAJ AJOIN gt gt V VALVE FILL SECTION ON OFF 1 SAMPLE PROBE UP DOWN Move the sample probe to the home position Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 2 SAMPLE TUBE HOLDER UP DOWN Move the sample tube holder to the aspiration position Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 3 FILL NOZZLE UP DOWN Moves the fill nozzle to the aspiration or home position Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 67 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Keyboard 4 VALVE OUTER NEEDLE ON OFF Energizing the outer needle solenoid valve Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 5 RINSE NOZZLE UP DOWN Rinse nozzle moves to rinse position Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 6 RINSE ACTUATOR ON OFF Rinse solenoid active rinse valve block down Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 7 FILL ACTUATOR ON OFF Fill solenoid active fill valve block down Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this func
103. ime has the following consequences e Making the pipette dry time longer will slow down the Compact throughput e Making the pipette dry time shorter may cause the pipettes to be dried insufficiently after the wash cycle affecting the sample results e The bottom line on the LCD screen shows the current setting e The changed value will be used only if the instrument is running in the Service mode When the instrument is in the Running mode the default value 9 sec is used 4 SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH MM Can be changed if the instrument is in the Service mode This value cannot be changed in the run mode In the run mode a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW Go to MENU 6 10 PASSWORD enter the password For each manufacturers type of blood collection tube the sample probe depth must be checked and set Measure overall sample tube length The sample probe depth is usually slightly less than the overall length of the tube enter this depth in millimeters This will be the depth that the sample probe goes down into the sample tube Example Tube length 75 millimeters Set probe to 73 millimeters This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 53 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Keyboard Note Setting the needle too close to the tube bottom may cause a fill time error There should be approximately 2 millimeter clearance between the sample tube b
104. in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode 7 2 3 ESR Error Error messages can be found on the printout in column 10 If errors are found during the measurement the Compact will give an audible alarm The Error message is displayed on the main screen Page 78 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 2 3 1 Explanation of the error messages No cells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height Measure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head Bubbles on top WARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR Limit error ERROR One of the following limits are out of range e The ESR time e The column height e Dilution errors StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 79 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Reporting 7 2 4 Results at limit erro
105. ine pump tube replacement New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 Inv SOLU oN ALINE d Mentor ewig 1 Meno Ld Open left Cover New tube replacement 1 Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact nNoomSAe onm If the tube is not fitted correctly or is worn the following symptoms can occur Liquid flowing back into the container e Sample needle is not washed sufficiently Note The narrower bore tube is for the saline pump 14 4 3 Replace bacterial filters Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in WI 196 Cleaning liquid separator on page 151 As part of the Cleaning liquid separator procedure the bacterial Hepa filter QWLV040002 is replaced with a new one Exchange bacterial filter QWLV040001 on the waste bottle assembly Page 130 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Maintenance 14 44 Fill nozzle O ring replacement As the fill nozzle O ring QWLV050004 ages it looses its flexibility and air
106. ing downwards and slide to the right 3 Reconnect the silicone tube Page 186 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 181 3 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Replace diluter syringe Teflon tip Safety None Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassembly diluter syringe 181 1 Unscrew the knurled knob on the end of the syringe plunger 1 Take the syringe from the diluter assembly 2 Pull the plunger out of the syringe 3 Cutthe Teflon tip of the plunger with a sharp knife Be careful not to damage the metal plunger 4 Replace the O ring and then the tip 5 Replace the old tip for the new tip assembly From repair set QWLV030902 6 Moisten the tip with water to ease the tip back into the glass syringe barrel Replace the syringe back on the diluter assemble Make sure flange on glass barrel is clipped into groove on black plastic back plate 1 Tighten the knurled knob on the back plate of the syringe plunger 2 Reconnect the tube connector on top of the syringe 3 Prime diluent MENU 2 3 PRIME DILUENT 4 Repeat this step until there are no air bubbles in the total diluent system Check your dilution settings 1 Select display dilution on MENU 6 3 DISPLAY DILUTION ON OFF 2 Run 10 samples through the instrument and make a note of the dilution rate
107. ion 1 2 Sedimentation measurement principle mechatronics The automatic reading of the Westergren sedimentation pipettes is carried out by moving an optical sensor along the pipettes While the sensor is moving a reading is made every 0 25 mm The sensor is reading the absorption of infra red light through the Westergren pipette filled with blood From these readings values at a number of absorption levels are determined All absorption figures are relative to the darkest and lightest reading darkest 100 and the lightest 0 absorption respectively By definition the levels are Cells plasma separation Hazy detection Meniscus detection hazy gt 25mm hazy 10 25 mm hazy 10mm dear lt 3mm celis 39833338355 T Clear dynamicaly determined out off measure area 3 puni 5o pipet bottom hazy lt 10 mm sedimentation 110mm 200 250 column height Graphic showing typical absorption values of a sample Page 18 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Instrument description 2 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION This manual describes the Stand alone Compact analyser The Instrument consists of the following Basic unit with a belt holding 84 precision bore glass Westergren pipettes e Sampling unit measuring unit pipette washing station e Barcode reader for sample identification e Serial parallel interface e Ea
108. ionis e Acqua deionizzata Agua desionizada gua desionizada B S R mechatronics STARRED QRR010933 ree 1234567890 Wig E UE RE 2013 01 Wig gr a SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN m mechatronics M Keyboard 5 KEYBOARD NI MEE aaa He Je Je t J fm gt SE Lp fij E Menu and arrow keys Start fill key Stop fill key Enter key Backspace Lt E Escape key StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 41 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Keyboard 5 1 Navigating through the menus items The main menu is displayed during operation To access all the menus on the screen choose the required number on the display and press the return key To access other menus use the scroll key with the arrow The default settings in the different menus are printed in Bold Menu 1 Sampling sequence Menu 2 The fluid system Menu 3 Timing and language Menu 4 Barcode reader measure unit and pipette position Menu 5 RS232 communications Menu 6 Error Handling Menu 7 Service and testing Menu 8 Empty in the Compact stand alone version Menu 9 Solenoid valves and valves actuators Menu 0 Pumps and vacuum pump Is not explained in this manual 5 1 1 Navigating the keyboard The legend is BOLD TEXT is a text line in the display MENU 2 8 is menu 2 function 8 BOLD TEXT is the default setting ESC is the key function
109. ising can result in ESR Error code 3 13 8 5 Small air bubbles rising in pipette Usually this is caused by a dirty or damaged fill nozzle e Observe the maintenance schedules e Clean the fill nozzle e Check the fill nozzle for damage If necessary replace the fill nozzle Sample tube is leaking on the fill nozzle side e Replace the silicon sample tube Small air bubbles result in ESR Error 3 StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 115 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 8 6 Random air bubbles in pipette 1 Check Diluent flow by priming the diluter system 2 Insufficient sample volume Random air bubbles result in ESR Error 3 13 8 7 One air bubble random in pipette When air bubbles are seen after filling This can be caused during preparation of the sample If the sample tube is not mixed or inverted well air can arise in the blood This causes an air bubble occurs in the pipette According to the ICSH a sample should be gently inverted at least eight times Do not shake the sample Page 116 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 9 Leaking pipettes If blood or cleaning solutions leak from a pipette perform the following procedures and check the performance of the system after each step to see if the problem has been solved If the completion of the following steps does not result in a correction of the problem c
110. l printer cable StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 193 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Compact system messages The Compact generates four main types of error messages e System messages e Test messages e System time out messages e Error messages During normal operation the following System messages may occur 1 Waiting tube e lf a filled pipette is at the measuring position before the elapsed time has finished and the operator is ready to fill the next pipette the Waiting tube message will be displayed e To continue the sample loading sequence the operator must wait until the pipette at the measuring position has been measured 2 Printer failure e When the printer is off in the display Go to MENU 5 4 PRINTER ON OFF and toggle on Check paper feed and quantity e Check printer cable connection e Printer must be on line e Note data will be stored in the buffer and can be printed afterwards 3 Heagents level empty message e All reagent containers have level detectors the display shows an error that indicates which reagent container s is are empty e The expiry date of the reagent is exceeded or the container is opened longer than three months Prepare new reagent as described in section Reagents preparation Page 194 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact 4 Waste bottl
111. line container in order to inspect 3 Check the saline peristaltic pump tube condition e t may be worn or leak See Level 4 maintenance on page 129 e An incorrectly fitted saline peristaltic pump tube may cause the same problem e One of the tubes carrying saline maybe blocked or bended 13 1 5 Saline dripping in the sample tube adapter If Saline drips from the needle assembly check the following 1 Does the vacuum pump work e Check the vacuum pressure by using the option CHECK FLOW SENSOR Sample probe may be blocked Fill nozzle may be blocked Waste line may be blocked Outer needle may be blocked Pinch valve not working or blocked e Replace pinch valve tube technical assistance is needed AARwWND Page 100 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Re mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 1 6 Saline pump defective Inv SOLUS OW 1 Liquid flowing back to the saline container e Replace the saline pump tube 2 Needle is not washed sufficiently e Replace the saline pump tube see WI 163 saline tube replacement on page 137 13 1 7 Pipettes not dry after washing and drying If pipettes are not dried after the wash cycle the following items need to be checked 1 Does the vacuum pump work e Check the vacuum pressure by using the option CHECK FLOW SENSOR 2 Rinse vacuum control valve not working technical assistance is needed 3 Waste separator leaking remove separator and
112. ll and clean cycle to check for leaking pipettes See Fill and clean procedure on page 159 Page 26 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Installation 3 5 Start up the first time Before using the StaRRsed Compact for the first time the following items must be attended Check that the two vacuum pump transportation screws are removed Check the main power voltage 240V 110V Mains plug must be earthen Connect mains switch on the Compact When applicable check paper quantity on the printer When applicable switch on the printer Set sample tube adapter adjustment Check the Liquid levels on page 71 levels Set up the General settings 1 Check the Sample probe depth on page 30 depending on sample tube length O po N O iode co Ic 2 Check the Pipette belt position on page 30 3 Check the temperature sensor is Set room temperature 10 Check barcode reader readability on page 31 of the barcode reader 11 Priming the fluid system on page 31 12 Leak check on the pipettes by run a fill and clean 13 Start filling the carrousel with blood samples and check for leaking pipettes 3 5 1 Barcode interface The Barcode interface can handle two types of barcode readers The Opticon 6 mil resolution e The Keyence 4 mil resolution If you are using labels with a higher density contact your local distributor or agent The Barcode reader may be set to accept check di
113. ll pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact POOR Ol de 03 IM Cleaning agent preparation 1 Prepare a flask filled with 150 ml of hot de ionized water 80 C 2 Add 15 ml cleaning agent QRR 010905 3 Mix well do not shake Start fill and clean procedure 1 From the MENU 2 9 select FILL amp CLEAN ALL 2 The sample probe will lower 0 halfway connect the extension 3 tube carefully to the sample E probe Extension tube ESRI 110004 must be in the flask with Y the cleaning agent 3 Press ENTER to start the fill and clean procedure I i tn 14 LS Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 1 2 hours to complete Optical sensor check 1 Use the arrow keys to select MENU 4 5 MEAS FILL TEMP SENSOR CHECK 2 Values must within the following range e Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 e Fill stop sensor FS 90 140 165 3 Measure head
114. lt NOT FILLED gt is information on the LCD screen Easy accessible keypad light key pressure due to piezo technology The StaRRsed Compact has a menu controlled operating system each menu can be selected by pressing the MENU key first main menu and scroll using the ARROW key Functions are displayed on the LCD screen When the START FILL key is pressed the fill sequence starts When the STOP FILL key is pressed the fill sequence stops 5 2 Display In addition to showing the various functions the LCD screen may also show ERROR messages and system information Page 42 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 3 Version number From version number 1 64 additional information is added to the version indication on a Stand alone Compact The version indication on the display includes a single alpha character This character indicates the serial output format Standard Compact serial output Appendix String format for StaRRsed on page 213 Sedimatic 15 on page 231 serial output Sedimatic 100 on page 227 serial output Vesmatic on page 233 serial output Sysmex R 3500 on page 223 serial output MECHATRONICS 02 on page 217 serial output HOTEL m og StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 43 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Keyboard 5 4 Menu structure Compact stand alone Function Key table for the User for Software version gt 1 68 2 Not in use STATUS
115. ment ccceeesssseececeeeeeeeeeneseseeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 131 14 45 Pill Aid clean procede eie to pii bn bue E Dr optuu ta PdesE tcd be tbc te tuns 131 14 5 Level Mainlenante uie iE ppe pda tp cuta Uo inane 133 14 6 Level 2 maintenance derer tne rane cba et Resa v a sso aseo aH La ausa ede iR aRER ER ERE 133 14 7 Level 1 maintenance RETI ToO 134 TAB Reagents preparauoncrcxiceise no npa ES aE E ES 134 15 WORK INSTRUCTION STARRSED COMPACT ceeeeeeeeeeeeneennnn 135 16 APPENDIX FOR STARRSED COMPACT eeeeeeeeeeeee nennen nennen ennt 189 17 GLOSSARY OF TERMS aient e sunu eran ons ti Eau haer pa pnis aaO aerea pna QUI aeter e cond RE ananin 237 15 INDEX RP PP re E E PE cui scade aee 239 Page 16 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Introduction 1 INTRODUCTION The StaRRsed Blood Sedimentation Rate Instrument hereafter called StaRRsed Compact is an in vitro diagnostic medical device that automatically carries out the erythrocyte sedimentation rate analysis according to the Westergren method conforming to CLSI approved standard H02 A5 using closed sample tubes filled with citrate or EDTA blood The StaRRsed Compact is an advanced ESR system that offers many unique features and benefits over the traditional ESR procedures Automating this method has the following advantages e The Westergren pipettes are always filled to the correct level
116. n the original waste container inside the instrument Disclaimer Check the specifications of the central waste system for rules about discharging the waste 3 5 3 2 Replacing the waste container 1 Lift the left cover and pull the waste container forwards 2 Unscrew the cap 3 Place the new waste container and tighten the screw cap 4 Lift the left cover and place the waste container back into the Compact Note If you are re cycling waste containers make sure that they are bleached and rinsed thoroughly 3 5 4 Cleaning solution The cleaning agent needs to be prepared for a cleaning procedure which is used in level 4 maintenance 1 Fill a container with hot 80 C de ionised water 2 Add cleaning agent QRR 010905 to the container 3 Stir well Do not shake Page 28 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm 7 mechatronics Installation 3 5 5 Set sample tube adapter adjustment The Compact must be set to handle the correct tube sizes Insert a sample tube in the sample tube adapter The sample tube cap must rest in the top black part of the sample tube adapter When a sample tube has been placed in the sample tube adapter it should be free to move up and down and side to side Correct sample tube position Observe if the bottom and cap are correctly positioned the cap must be in the top part of the tube adapter The sample tube must have about 5mm play in the sample tube adapter
117. nectors The simple null modem cable without handshaking shows incompatibilities with common software The main problem with this cable is that there is a possibility for the software to hang if it checks the modem signal lines in a proper way l e with this null modem cable good written programs will perform worse than badly written programs To overcome this problem and still be able to use a cheap null modem communication cable with only three lines in it a fake null modem cable layout has been defined The null modem cable with loop back handshaking resulted from this StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 205 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact DB 9 female ajea amp gd Connector 2 Function RD RXD lt SD TXD SD TXD gt RD RXD GND 66 DTR gt CD DSR D DTR CD DSR RS RTS gt CS CTS 748 RS RTS gt CS CTS The main purpose of this null modem cable is to let well defined software think there is handshaking available with a null modem cable which has no provisions for it All specified RS232 signals are completely isolated from the computer earth and the mains supply Handshake Hardware handshake is not applied Change the data transmission parameters From the transmission parameters only the baud rate can be selected from 1200 up to 9600 Page 206 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix f
118. ng OFF Feature to automatically make a correction to the dilution rate if set to ON This mode checks the dilution rate and if the dilution rate tends to get to low or to high it automatically makes a correction to the manual dilution adjust setting menu 7 3 Long term instability or long term changes will be corrected in this way The system looks to the mean average of the 32 last dilutions to estimate the corrections on the syringe speed calculations If the setting in MENU 7 4 ADRC ON OFF is set to OFF the system works with the number what is set in MENU 7 3 Instructions how to set up the dilution e Set in MENU 7 4 ADRC ON OFF the ADFC OFF e Set in MENU 6 3 DISPLAY DILUTION ON OFF the display dilution ON e Runa few representative fresh samples of the day with the display dilution rate set to ON e Run a number of sample tubes with blood and note the dilution rate which is shown on the LCD screen By entering the percentage deviation a correction value can be made Example If the average dilution rate is 9296 enter 108 in order to correct to a 10096 dilution rate If no input is given a warning Out of range is displayed Note Do not use samples that are from yesterday the software will not settle properly e Set the found average dilution rate in MENU 7 3 DILUTION ADJUST 60 140 e Run more samples to inspect the dilution rate again e If the dilution rates are within expectation continue
119. ng limits are out of the setting range e ESR Time e Column height e Dilution e Bubbles on top e Hazy aspect e Temperature StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Page 209 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix 30 minutes reporting 4 4 4 4 REPORT EXAMPLE 44 444 4 44 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 2 8 4 5 6 zs 9 10 11 Sample ID Hh ESR Tc ASPECT Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 42 84 75 CLEAR 17 30 23 EDTA 972005002 5 14 13 Hazy lt 10m 18 30 23 EDTA m 972005003 8 22 21 Hazy lt 25m 19 30 23 EDTA m 972005004 32 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 30 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 2 5 4 CLEAR d 215130023 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 2196 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 2 5 5 CLEAR 22 30 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 30 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 42 84 75 200 972005001 Hazy lt 10m 25 30 23 L_err 84 EDTA m 75 200 Page 210 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Patient number Not c
120. ntation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes 9 Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode PON gt 0o 9090 This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined 0 Sample is clear Sample is Hazy 10 1 2 Sample is Hazy 25 3 Sample is Hazy 25 Results with hazy aspect can be suppressed in the menu Limit error settings ESR ERROR and WARNING code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined Page 208 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact O NO ERRORS 1 No cells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably gt 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 4 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height 5 Measure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head 6 Bubbles on top WARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 7 Limit error ERROR One of the followi
121. o 19200 baud default setting is 2400 baud Transmission protocol is default setting 8 bit data 1 stop bit and no parity To change the baud rate go to Menu 5 1 For more detailed information on the Serial connection see Appendix RS 232 hardware connections Compact on page 205 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 93 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Compact system messages 12 COMPACT SYSTEM MESSAGES The Compact generates four main types of error messages e System messages e Test messages e System time out messages e Error messages 12 1 System messages 3 During normal operation the following System messages may occur 1 Waiting tube e lf a filled pipette is at the measuring position before the elapsed time has finished and the operator is ready to fill the next pipette the Waiting tube message will be displayed e To continue the sample loading sequence the operator must wait until the pipette at the measuring position has been measured 2 Heagents level empty message e All reagent containers have level detectors the display shows an error that indicates which reagent container s is are empty e The expiry date of the reagent is exceeded or the container is opened longer than three months 3 Prepare new reagent as described in section Reagents preparation Waste bottle full message or No waste bottle message e The waste container also has a level detector If a waste error is shown on t
122. ogram This menu has all the functions related to Service and testing MENU 7 RAW DATA gt PRINTER RS232 PRINT RAW MEASURE DATA ON OFF DILUTION ADJUST 60 140 ADRC ON OFF PIPETTE FLOW TEST SERVICE S amp SAMPLE M COUNTER CLEAR SERVICE COUNTER CLEAR ERROR LOG QUICK BELT POS CHECK O dc lo o a HR oO M TYPE OF BARCODE READER 1 RAW DATA gt PRINTER RS232 Default setting is send to printer Sends measure values from the measure head to printer or to RS232 output Use the ARROW key to select printer or RS232 Confirm with the ENTER key Note This function delays the Compact and should not be used during normal operation 2 PRINT RAW MEASURE DATA ON OFF Prints all measured values from the measure head to the printer 3 DILUTION ADJUST 60 140 Adjusting the dilution rate select Menu 6 3 and set the display dilution function to on Run a number of sample tubes filled with water and note the dilution rate which is shown on the LCD Screen By entering the percentage deviation a correction can be established Example The average dilution rate is 92 enter 108 in order to correct to a 100 dilution rate If no input is given a warning OUT OF RANGE is displayed StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 63 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 4 ADRC ON OFF The Automatic Dilution Rate Control is by default setti
123. oks like zebra crossing If this always occurs in the same pipette check the bottom of the pipette for the following 1 Glass may be chipped e Replace pipette 2 Dirt e g dried blood e Clean the pipette e Check disinfectant flow at the rinse nozzle 3 Perpendicularity and straightness of the bottom face e Replace pipette If this happens randomly or with each pipette check the following 1 Fill nozzle O ring or flat washer 2 Fill nozzle alignment to pipette e Check the nozzle arm is tight on the rear vertical shaft Usually engineer s assistance is required A pipette which looks like zebra crossing gives ESR Error 3 13 8 3 One air bubble about 5 mm under meniscus Page 114 The filling aspiration speed is not critical but should be within certain limits 1 If just one air bubble is found about 5mm below the meniscus the filling speed may be too high 2 The blood column should not exceed the filling height sensor by more than 10mm One air bubble can result in ESR Error 3 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 8 4 One air bubble rising in pipette r 1 Usually this is caused by a wet or dirty fill nozzle e The blood column should not reach right to the base of the pipette There must be a clear air gap of 4 5mm at the bottom of each pipette 2 Insufficient sample volume e Need more blood in the sample tube One air bubble r
124. on e Check for mechanical obstruction around the fill nozzle e Fatal error call distributor StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 197 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact 7 Rinse head up error The rinse head down sensor was not triggered during the movement time of the carousel e Check the gap between the top of the rinse nozzle and the bottom of the pipette this should be 1 5 to 2 mm e Check if the sensor is correct or readjust the sensor e Fatal error call distributor 8 Measure head not home error Measure head is not at the home position e Check the home sensor e Measure motor faulty 9 Separator full error It takes to long for the waste pump to empty the liquid separator e Check separator assembly on air leaks e Replace waste tubes e Exchange waste pump cassette e Clean liquid separator Page 198 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechetronics Appendix Factory default settings Compact Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Menu text Menu Side D E Client settings EDTA mode Menu 1 7 ON ON Wash each pipette Menu 2 7 OFF OFF Select language Menu 3 0 English English ESR Menu 3 1 60 Min 60 Min Pipette wash time Menu 3 2 7 Sec 7 Sec Pipette dry time Menu 3 3 5 Sec 5 Sec Sample probe depth Menu 3 4 5 5 Set system Time Menu 3 5 00 00 00 Time Set system Date Menu 3 6 01 01
125. onnected to the fill nozzle cap 5 PRIME DISINFECTANT activates the disinfectant valve Disinfectant must flow through the small tube connected to the pipette wash station When the StaRRsed Compact has been idle for more than eight hours some reagents may have dropped from the tubes due to gravity Prime all tubing before sampling with PRIME ALL UNITS All priming functions are sequentially performed one time MENU 2 10 Note The system must be checked for air bubbles StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 85 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Operation 8 1 3 Checks during operation e Perform regularly visual checks for air bubbles in the sample pipettes see Air bubbles on page 113 In case of a considerable number of pipettes with air bubbles e Perform the necessary maintenance or contact the service representative 8 2 Fill procedure Before you run a large batch of samples check the fill status in MENU 1 7 and select the correct mode EDTA or CITRATE 1 Press the MENU key and select function 1 RUN MODE 2 Ensure samples are thoroughly mixed and sample tubes contain at least 2 ml of whole blood 3 According to the ICSH a sample should be flipped at least eight times 4 Place the sample tube with barcode label facing to the left in the Compact sample tube adapter and with the cap upwards 5 Press the START key 6 On manual mode type ID number and press the START key Note BE SUR
126. ontact technical support 1 Check for specks of dirt or hairs in the pipette valves 2 Ascratched valve tube 3 Ascratched valve body 4 Valve on top of the pipette is dirty or damaged 5 Check pipette bottom glass may be chipped 6 Check the pipette valve for contamination or wear 119 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 117 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Ro mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 10 Hazy reports Hazy reports are usually caused by build up of proteins on the inner wall of the pipettes Another cause is growth of micro organisms in the diluter system It is extremely important that the system is kept sterile First run an extra Fill amp Clean sequence then check after a day s run if haziness is decreased When there are still many reports it is recommended to fill the diluter system with a 596 chlorine solution See WI 195 Cleaning the diluent system on page 150 i l a o A picture example of haziness Page 118 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 11 Contaminated instrument The StaRRsed Compact has bacterial and micro organism s growth Clean the instrument with a strong cleaning agent Menu 2 9 Fill amp clean all See WI 167 Fill and clean on page 159 and WI 178 Hazy problems on page 146 for details i E Compact Stand alone Page 119 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Trouble
127. or StaRRsed Compact Appendix 60 minutes reporting 4 4 4 4 REPORT EXAMPLE 44 444 4 44 4 4 4 4 Not to scale StaRRsed Date 20 05 07 Time 15 28 1 A Je 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Sample ID ESR Tc ASPECT Manual Pip Time T Error EDTA aspect 972005001 84 75 CLEAR 17 60 23 EDTA 972005002 14 13 Hazy lt 10m 18 60 23 EDTA m 972005003 22 21 Hazy 25m 19 60 23 EDTA m 972005004 67 61 Hazy gt 25m 20 60 23 EDTA m Sample result with a manual aspect where the manual aspect is shown as a number 3 in column 6 of this data record sample 972005005 5 4 CLEAR 3 21 60 23 EDTA In this sample the dilution rate has a dilution failure of 2196 and that is printed as EDTA 079 972005006 5 5 CLEAR 22 60 23 EDTA 079 Sample results with a text error This sample gives Too many borders found Result of a pipette possibly filled with air bubbles 972005007 24 60 23 Too many borders found Sample result with a text error This sample is given limit error L_err 84 75 200 972005001 25 60 23 L err 84 EDTA 75 200 StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 207 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Patient number Not corrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedime
128. ore executing this function ensure that the pipette belt is free of samples If there are any remaining samples they will be washed away and will not be read 8 WASH ALL PIPETTES ON OFF All pipettes on the pipette belt are washed and dried automatically Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select Warning on the display lt PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST gt The Wash all pipettes function is interruptible by the ESC key This will also be displayed Note Before executing this function ensure that the pipette belt is free of samples If there are any remaining samples they will be washed away and will not be read Activate MENU 2 8 and ARROW DOWN again will stops this function 9 FILL amp CLEAN ALL Automatic fill and clean function each individual pipette on pipette belt will be filled with cleaning solution Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select This fill and clean cycle takes about 90 minutes Fill and clean function is part of the monthly maintenance procedure Warning on the display PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST Note The clock in the display is not updated during filling the pipettes 10 PRIME ALL UNITS Note O is displayed This function will automatically perform all prime sequences menu items 1 to 5 subsequently When the StaRRsed Compact has been idle for more than eight hours some reagents may have dropped from the tubes due to gravity Confirm with ENTER Note The system
129. orking 10 TYPE OF BARCODE READER Note 0 is displayed Use the ARROW keys to select barcode reader Opticon 6mill Keyence 4mill Default is the Opticon barcode reader StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 65 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 8 Menu 8 kkk Warning this is the service program This menu has no functions and is empty in the stand alone Compact ESR analyser In the Compact InteRRIliner version this menu has the control functions for the robotic arm MENU 8 Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use O dc o o o01 c n Not in use Page 66 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechetronics Keyboard 5 4 9 Menu 9 kkk Warning this is the service program This menu has all the functions related to solenoid valves and valves actuators CAUTION They ARE NOT monitored by the CPU and should only be used by authorised personnel as damage can be done if used incorrectly Warning When the Compact is in the RUN MODE and running samples do not activated one of the functions this will hold the Compact idle in that function For instance Menu 9 3 fill nozzle to the up position the fill nozzle is now at the pipette position When the fill nozzle does not return to the down position the Compact will stay idle in the f
130. orrected 30 minute ESR result only in use if 30 minute mode is active Not corrected 60 minute ESR result 60 minute ESR result in millimeters corrected for 18 C only in use if temperature correction is active Aspect clear hazy Manually entered code number Sedimentation pipette number number on the pipette belt Actual sedimentation time in minutes 9 Temperature in degrees Centigrade 10 Error message if the Analyser detects an error 11 EDTA mode PONS 0o 9090 This code appears in the sample data record at column 5 The following 4 codes are defined 0 Sample is clear Sample is Hazy 10 1 2 Sample is Hazy 25 3 Sample is Hazy 25 Results with hazy aspect can be suppressed in the menu Limit error settings ESR ERROR and WARNING code messages This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following codes are defined StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 211 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Compact mechetronics O NOERRORS 1 Nocells plasma found ERROR No contents could be detected in the pipette ESR Probably gt 140 mm ERROR Extremely high ESR value Too many borders found ERROR More than three borders found possibly air bubbles See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 4 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn th
131. ossible 3 The flat surface of the C clip must be next to the pipette A clamp Remove the valve body and check the silicon tube position it must be exactly centred Fit the bottom tube clamp and V seal ring j Check the position of the valve If incorrect disassemble pipette valve and tube and re assemble again Pipette installation Visually check the bottom of the pipette V shape Hook pipette assembly on to the pipette belts aW THNEEEIBNI LUE Make sure that pipettes are correctly fitted on to the pipette belts Visually check height of all pipette valves they must all be at the same height ring Incorrect fitted pipettes may cause mechanical damage to the instrument Page 144 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact 6 Check for leakage after the first Fill amp Clean Replace the top cover 172 1 Put the cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 145 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics mechatronics Work instruction Number 178 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Hazy problems Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument StaRRsed Compact Revision 001 October 2012 Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 1
132. ottom and sample probe The bottom line on the LCD screen shows the current setting 5 SET SYSTEM TIME Compact system time System time can only be changed if the pipette belt is completely empty Set time HH MM Confirm with the ENTER key Note Changing the system time during the sedimentation time is not allowed a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW 6 SET SYSTEM DATE Compact system date System date can only be changed if the pipette belt is completely empty Set date DD MM YYYY Confirm with the ENTER key Note Changing the system date during the sedimentation time is not allowed a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW 7 TEMP CORR ON OFF Default setting is temperature correction on meaning that two result columns are printed Column esr result as measured Column te temperature corrected result This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active 8 SET MANUAL ASPECT CODE The manual aspect code is a one or two digit numerical code The number will be printed together with the normal aspect code The manual aspect code can be found under the row ma on page 73 on the printout See section Reporting on page 73 9 ADJUST TEMP SENSOR Enter the actual room temperature Confirm with the ENTER key The bottom line on the LCD screen shows the current setting 10 Not in use Page 54 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Key
133. out of range clean sensor of measure head Work Instruction 172 Vacuum pressure 1 Use the arrow keys to select MENU 4 7 FLOW SENSOR CHECK 2 The vacuum unit switches on and the following values are shown on the display StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 181 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact e Flow 0925 1020 Abs 0320 0360 Offset 0045 0055 If the vacuum is not in range there is a possibility that there is a blockage in the flow The value in the flow will be Offset 0045 0050 0055 Press the ESC key to return to the normal mode Prime Saline 166 1 Select PRIME SALINE Repeat the prime saline until the liquid separator is empty Page 182 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN n Re mechatronics Waste Cassette The waste system must be cleaned before replacing the waste pump cassette 1 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible 2 Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever 3 Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear Remove bacterial HEPA filter 5 Fill waste separator with 100ml disinfectant or 100 ml water with 2 bleach Replace bacterial HEPA filter Lift left cover 8 Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up 9 Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support
134. ove the two rear screws of the top cover 3 Lift the top cover carefully from the instrument Pipette valve check or replacement 168 1 Hold the top pipette clamp and remove the valve body QTST040002 2 Clean or replace the valve body 3 Check the silicon tube position inside the pipette clamp it must be in the centre of the hole and equidistant from the sides 4 Re install pipette valve body Pipette installation 1 Hook pipette assembly on to the pipette belts aur ur mE LUE 2 Make sure that pipettes are correctly fitted on to I AAAA AAA gt rna i the pipette belts f M m Mu ly Lll qi 3 Visually check height of all pipette valves they must all be at the same height 4 Visually check the bottom of the pipette V shape ring 5 Incorrect fitted pipettes may cause mechanical damage to the instrument 6 Check for leakage after the first Fill amp Clean Replace the top cover 172 1 Put the cover carefully over the instrument 2 Replace the two rear screws of the top cover If present or if needed Page 140 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechetronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 172 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Cleaning measure sensor Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 October 2001 Remove of the top cover 1 Switch StaRRsed Compact OFF 2
135. oxes from the pallet Remove the plastic bag from the StaRRsed Compact Unbolt the two transport screws holding the StaRRsed Compact to the pallet Lift the StaRRsed Compact from the pallet onto a table Take out the two transport screws holding the compressor down onto the instrument base plate See attached document on the Compact m e tw 3 2 Install at chosen location Install the StaRRsed Compact in a location with the following specifications Avoid direct sunlight shining on the StaRRsed Compact Avoid droughts which may cause temperature changes Place the StaRRsed Compact on a stable table with no nearby vibration Do not place in direct airflow of an air conditioning unit Leave a space of approximately 15 centimeters between the back side of the instrument and the wall to allow warm air to escape and to connect or run interface cables 6 Level the instrument by using the three adjustable feet and the leveling gauge which is situated at the carousel e e O eS StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 23 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Installation Ro mechatronics 3 2 1 Table size Width 800 mm Min table size Depth 600 mm 3 3 Connecting up the instrument Connecting the StaRRsed Compact and the printer 1 2 3 e Check your local mains Voltage Check your socket has a good earth connection Check the voltage on the StaRRsed Compact identification plate and compare it with the main voltage Def
136. page 113 4 Column height nnn WARNING Column height must be between 180 and 210mm nnn the actual column height 5 Measure error WARNING The down count is not equal to the up count from the measure head 6 Bubbles on top WARNING Air bubbles on top of the ESR See Section Trouble shooting Air bubbles on page 113 7 Limit error ERROR One of the following limits are out of the setting range e ESR Time e Column height e Dilution If the data is on the display the ARROW keys have a special function The ARROW UP key will print data The ARROW DOWN key will send data to the RS 232 port Any other key will end this function 4 STATUS POSITION Select function type the pipette number and press the ENTER key Patient ID pipette position and remaining ESR time will be displayed on the LCD screen ttg means time to go After the rinse sequences the message will be lt NOT FILLED gt 5 PRINT DATA BUFFER The sample results are stored in a battery back up memory The maximum storage capacity is 256 then the first in first out rule applies These results may be printed at any time using this function Select function and confirm with ENTER 6 SEND DATA BUFFER TO HOST Sending only the data buffer to the host computer and not to the local printer Page 48 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rs mechatronics Keyboard 7 EDTA MODE ON OFF Select fill mode ED
137. pipettes must be free of water spots 14 3 2 Measure sensor check Use the ARROW key to select MENU 4 5 and check the values on the display in the bottom line The values must be in the following limits Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 If the measure sensor is out of range the sensor must be cleaned first Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the WI 172 Cleaning Measure sensor on page 141 14 3 3 Fill stop sensor check Use the ARROW key to select MENU 4 5 and check the values on the display in the bottom line The values must be in the following limits Fill stop sensor FS 90 140 165 Page 126 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechetronics Maintenance 14 3 4 Cleaning liquid separator The separator is designed to separate liquid from the air and can handle a lot of blood rinse and other used reagents from the instrument After a period of time the separator is getting dirty and therefore it needs to be cleaned weekly Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction WI 196 Cleaning liquid separator on page 151 Symptoms of a dirty separator 1 Separator errors 2 Foam in the separator 3 Waste pump cannot sufficiently remove the waste from of the separator StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 127 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN RR mechatronics Maintenance 14 4 Level 4 maintenance The purpose of level 4 maintenance is to carr
138. rd area Instrument Compact Revision 001 October 2012 Removing the liquid separator 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cleaning liquid separator 1 2 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 3 Assemble the separator Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear Disconnect the silicon tube from the tube connection on the top section Remove bacterial HEPA filter Remove and disassemble the liquid separator Clean all parts with hot water and a brush Replacing the liquid separator 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 lf applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 Exchange bacterial HEPA filter QWLV040002 3 Re connect the silicon tube to the tube connector on the top section 4 Liftleft cover 5 Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up 6 Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf 7 Push the liquid separator towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes 8 Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 9 Replace the waste container 10 Close left cover StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 151 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Ro m
139. re sensor TS Room Check temperature X Diluent flow sensor check Check Signal down and signal Up must be green X Based on 1500 Clean liquid separator every 7 days StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 201 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact ESRI050909 C R Sample Probe assembly X EsRorona Rea Sampewtessemy J OX if ESRI090920 C R Waste pump motor assembly X Page 202 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Maintenance schedule StaRRsed Compact Sample volume 200 400 Per day i Once a Level 5 Level 4 Level 3 Level 2 Level 1 Daily Sample volume 300 Article number Article description i QWLV040002 Bacterial Air Filter Hepa QWLV040001 Disc Filter 25 mm white Maa if internal waste container is used QWLV040003 Disc filter blue x 22 i ESHRIO90902 Rinse Tube assembly sew seine tasasen LX EE LL Emome Deenswemewn 00 1 I X4 1 1 2 QWLV030901 Teflon tip repair set 1 ring ESRIO30906 s washer for fill block CITACIIO Y s 8 1 E e e E ESHRI050909 Sample Probe assembly ESRI090920 Waste pump motor assembly X 1 QTSTO40001 Valve Tubing silicon pipettes xX 8 StaRRsed Compact User Manual
140. reassemble 4 Rinse nozzle not aligning e Re alignment for the rinse nozzle technical assistance is needed 13 2 Compact stalls 1 Check main power connection and the two fuses at the main power inlet 2 Check the display e Text or blinking cursor visible e Backlight on or off e Clock observe the seconds if the system stalls usually the clock stops or or up dates 2 seconds at a time 3 Response to key inputs Report this to the distributor StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 101 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 3 Liquid level sensor not sensing 1 Liquid in the container is not detected This occurs sometimes with the De ionized water bottle and is caused by a very low conductivity 2 Add one or two drops of Saline to the De ionized water to increase the conductivity SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 102 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 4 Diluter 13 4 1 Diluter system not sufficiently primed 1 The Diluent inlet valve is located next to the T piece junction on top of the syringe 2 The Diluent outlet valve is located on the right hand side of the transparent sample probe block 13 4 2 Air bubbles entering the Diluent system 1 Check the diluter syringe tip 2 Check on the T piece Y piece joints and connectors for leaks and replace if necessary 3 Check the connectors on the EDTA flow sensor for leaks and replace if
141. results Page 132 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Maintenance 14 5 Level 3 Maintenance Level 3 maintenance is level 4 maintenance adding the following extra s 1 Replace the pinch valve tube ESRIO10246 2 Replace the blue disk filter QWLV040003 3 Replace the Peristaltic waste pump cassette ESRI 090921 including the Blotting washer ESRIO90920 Be careful as there may be blood in the cassette First make up some disinfectant and put this in the liquid separator Press PRIME DISINFECTANT to pump disinfectant through the pump cassette Symptoms for a bad or faulty waste pump cassette e Waste separator error e Taking too long before the separator empties Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction WI 174 Level 3 Maintenance on page 178 14 6 Level 2 maintenance Level 2 maintenance is level 3 maintenance and add the following extra s Replace the Teflon tip on the syringe of the diluter assembly From repair set QWLV030902 Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction number WI 181 Dis and re assembly diluter syringe on page 187 Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction number WI 174 Level 3 Maintenance on page 178 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 133 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Maintenance 14 7 Level 1 maintenance Annual maintenance L
142. rite to 190 ml de ionized water 596 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Removing the liquid separator 1 2 3 4 5 6 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear Disconnect the silicon tube from the tube connection Remove bacterial HEPA filter Open the liquid separator by pulling off the top section Cleaning the liquid separator 1 Clean the internal parts of the separator with disinfectant Page 166 StaRHsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Replace the liquid separator 1 e 9mm 0 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 exhange bacterial HEPA filter QWLV040002 Re connect the silicon tube to the bottom tube connector Lift left cover Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf Push the liquid separator towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container Close l
143. rrect tubes on the outer needle Page 160 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Replace covers for the Compact stand alone 1 Replace the guide strip and protection screen 2 Replace the safety screen and tighten the screw 3 Re install side cover replace needle safety screen and tighten the two knurled knobs StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 161 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 1210 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Installing Y piece on standalone Compact Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft July 2011 e Switch the Compact OFF e Remove the cover from the right side of the Compact Remove the old T piece 1 Remove the transparent safety screen and needle shield 2 Remove the old sample tube with loop 3 Disconnect the tube between T piece and diluter from the T piece 4 Disconnect the diluter start sensor print from T piece 5 Disconnect sample probe from T piece 6 Remove T piece from the bracket Exchange the drip tray on bottom tube holder The stainless steel drip tray behind the lower tube holder must be replaced with a shorter version This is to prevent damage to the diluter start sensor print which may occur if the tube motor is activated without a sample tube being present 1 Remove the lo
144. rs When this option is set to YES and this limit error occurs results will be printed send to the LIMS When this option is set to NO and this limit error occurs the fields for 30 min ESH 60 min ESR and the temperature corrected ESR are filled with spaces and thus results are not printed send to the LIMS The error message in the error field column 10 indicates that at least one of the limits ESR time dilution rate or column height has been exceeded Together with the sedimentation time and dilution rate which are still printed at the usual position the operator analyst can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the error message Description of the error message L_err hhh www ttt ccc e L errmeansitis a limit error e hhh is the 30 minutes ESR e www is the 60 minute ESR e ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute result e ccc is the column height Example of a limit error message e L err 42 84 75 200 means 42 mm in the 30 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height e L _err 84 75 200 means 84 mm in the 60 minute method and temperature correction 75 with a correct column height ESR ERROR and WARNING code messages Page 80 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Reporting This code appears in the sample data record at column 10 The following co
145. ru Ru ssuEE 93 12 COMPACT SYSTEM MESSAGES oi wisnjssicccicssseccucsnsencscensieceeeeseecszenteneesstiaeseencnecuncninns 95 DMEES 0 010 ciem 95 E EE dai c ERREUR E T LU M 95 12 3 System tiMe Out lt XXXX gt iu aiceeensn us inar prin aa 3 eec dE rtp bine guae ista a a PERPE E en APR a SRERRR EP cd RAE 96 12 4 ETOILE m 96 13 TROUBLE SHOOTING errorae nione iu eaa teens uu a uana nie cetaceans 97 13 1 Peristaltic SUAS rt ee nnn 99 13 1 1 Rinse solution not primed through the system ssssssessss 99 13 1 2 Rinse solution spilling over the instrument eesssessss 99 13 1 3 Rinse pump defective ert 100 13 1 4 Sample probe is not washed after aspiration ssssssssssssse 100 13 1 5 Saline dripping in the sample tube adapter ssssssssssssss 100 13 1 6 Saline pump defective m 101 13 1 7 Pipettes not dry after washing and drying ssseseesesssss 101 p vM UEM 101 13 3 Liquid level sensor not sensing eessssseessseeeeseeeneeeene nennen 102 134 Bei uiuit ioc ud UII IM LIE LEE 103 13 4 1 Diluter system not sufficiently primed ssessseeeeeees 103 13 4 2 Air bubbles entering the Diluent system seeseseeeeee 103 13 4 3 Diluter qct Cm 104 OSAMA C Su mm 105 19 5 1
146. s and thus results are not send to LIMS Together with the other data fields e g the sedimentation time the operator can see what caused the error and may or may not use the ESR values which are preserved in the limit error message Description of the limit error message L_err hhh www ttt ccc ddd L_err means limit error hhh is the 30 minutes ESR www is the 60 minute ESR ttt is the temperature corrected 60 minute ESR ccc is the column height ddd is the 120 minute ESR if applicable Example of a limit error message without 30 minute ESR and 120 minute ESR L_err 123 89 200 CS Checksum XOR sum off all the data with the exception of CS STX and ETX E g CS byte2 XOR byte3 XOR byte 4 XOR etc Note Cannot be equal to that of the ETX byte 03h Page 220 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Compact R mechetronics The CS byte verifies the accuracy of each transmitted message Before transmission the value of the CS byte is calculated by the exclusive or ing of all data bytes in the message with the exception of CS STX and ETX Since the CS byte precedes the ETX byte within the data stream the calculated value for CS cannot be equal to that of the ETX byte 03h Therefore if the calculated CS value is O3h the transmitted CS byte is set to the substitute value 83h in order to avoid erroneous action by the receiving device Page 221 StaRR
147. s this value to a 60 minute Westergren standard The method has the advantage that sample results become available after 30 minutes to the operator however this method is not according to the Westergren method and results may deviate from the original Westergren results If this method is switched ON the ESR time automatically switches to 30 minutes and cannot be changed manually If this method is switched OFF the ESR time automatically switches to 60 minutes The actual measured 30 minute result will only be printed and sent to the host computer if MENU 5 7 30 MINUTE OUTPUT ON OFF is set to ON as well The converted Westergren standard 60 minute result is sent to the printer and the host computer This setting is protected and can only be changed when Service mode is active Note It is not recommended to use the 30 minute method on pre citrated sample tubes Note Changing the method during the ESR time is not allowed a warning is displayed NOT ALLOWED NOW 9 PRINTER ON OFF Toggle function enable printer or disable printer Use the ARROW keys to toggle and press ENTER to select Printer status is displayed on the LCD screen 10 Not in use Note 0 is displayed Page 60 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 6 Menu 6 This menu has all the functions related to Error Handling MENU 6 CLEAR FATAL ERROR REPEATED SAMPLE SEQ ON OFF DISPLAY
148. s through the thin tube connected to the side of the fill nozzle cap After each sample aspirations the fill nozzle aspiration tube is washed automatically with deionised water If there is no liquid flow 1 Check pick up tube in de ionised water container it may have become disconnected from the nozzle in the lid Older models only 2 Unscrew the cap of the deionised water container to check 3 One ofthe de ionised water lines may be blocked or kinked 13 6 2 Disinfectant flow To disinfect the Compact waste select from MENU 2 5 vacuum pump should operate and liquid must be seen flowing through the thin tube connected to the side of the wash station After each wash cycle approximately 0 5 ml of disinfectant will be flushed through the wash station If no disinfectant flows 1 Unscrew the cap of the disinfectant container to check 2 One of the disinfectant lines may be blocked or kinked 3 Check pick up tube in disinfectant container it may have become disconnected from the nozzle in the lid Older models only Page 108 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 6 3 Diluent flow After each sample aspiration the syringe is refilled with diluent Select from MENU 2 3 the vacuum pump should operate and liquid flows through the thin tube connected to the syringe via the T piece fill nozzle and through tube of the fill nozzle cap StaRRsed Compact
149. sed Compact 4 Disconnect the silicon tube from the tube connection on the top section 5 Remove bacterial HEPA filter 6 Remove and disassemble the liquid separator Cleaning liquid separator 1 Clean all parts with hot water and a brush 2 Use some acid free vaseline on the screw thread of the glass jar 3 Assemble the separator Replacing the liquid separator 1 Replace the top section A little silicon grease on the rim of separator will make the assembling and adjustment easier 2 If applicable replace the bacterial HEPA filter For Maintenance Level 4 Exchange bacterial HEPA filter QWLV040002 Re connect the silicon tube to the tube connector on the top section Lift left cover Lift stainless steel vacuum tube up Insert the liquid separator sliding it over the support shelf Push the liquid separator towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes Release the stainless steel vacuum tube Replace the waste container 0 Close left cover 2 OMNAARY Sensor check Optical sensor check 1 Use the arrow keys to select MENU 4 5 MEAS FILL TEMP SENSOR CHECK 2 Values must within the following range e Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 e Fill stop sensor FS 90 140 165 3 Measure head out of range clean sensor of measure head Work Instruction 172 Page 170 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Vacuum pressure 1 Use
150. sed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix Sysmex R 3500 unidirectional protocol R 3500 sample data record format 202 bytes This is a modified data record coming from a R 3500 Sample data record format 202 bytes Parameter P Example Comment Text distinction code 1 D Text distinction code II 1 1 BRE distinction code 1 uj 2 23 Day 23 New Je oeoo OOOO O Rack no 4 1234 Rack number 1234 Tube position no 2 05 Tube position in rack 5 Sequence no 5 00000 n a ID information 1 4 Barcode from barcode label Instrument ID number ID number from compact Analysis information z 1 0 n a StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Page 223 mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Feeved Je dna RET 5 12300 Esr value 123 5 RET 5 01200 Hazy code 12 5 00200 Error code 2 ee 01200 Temperature in degr Celsius 12 degr T NN 01200 Sedimentation time in minutes 12 min 5 10100 Dilution rate 101 ps 5 12300 30 minute ESR value 123 Reserved 105 0000 n a n a not applicable R 3500 Sample data flag record format 131 bytes Year 2 00 Year 00 2000 Rack no 4 1234 Rack number 1234 Page 224 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 0
151. shelf 10 Push the liquid separator towards the rear with the sensor connectors in the holes 11 Release the stainless steel vacuum tube 12 Replace the waste container 13 Close left cover A o StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Page 183 R mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Waste Cassette 1 Disconnect the two tubes from the waste pump cassette 2 Press levers at three o clock and nine o clock positions and pull at the same time 3 Clean peristaltic pump motor shaft using a tissue soaked in alcohol 4 Remove the old blotting washer ESRI090026 around the motor shaft 5 Place the new blotting washer ESRI090026 6 Insert new waste pump cassette ESRI090921 until it clicks into place 7 Remove the protection caps on from the tubes 8 Connect the two tubes to new waste pump cassette Replace the pinch valve tube ESRI010246 1 Open the left cover 2 Pull the tube out the pinch valve 3 Disconnect the silicon tube from the bottom connector and the top connector 4 Remove the tube 5 Connect the silicon tube to the bottom connector and the top connector 6 Push the tube in the pinch valve 7 Close the left cover Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts
152. shooting 13 12 Fill time out error Normally the fill sequence takes about 15 seconds However if the fill sequence exceeds 20 seconds a fill time out will be generated The Compact aborts the fill sequence and this error message will be shown on the display and reported to the printer Fill time out error may be caused by 1 Blood clots or rubber debris from the tube cap in the sample e Check the condition of the outer needle Filling procedure stopped by operator Insufficient sample volume e Should be at least 1 4 ml 4 Faulty filling nozzle or filling nozzle washer O ring e Check filling nozzle and washer O ring 5 Incorrectly adjusted sample probe depth e Check needle depth MENU 3 4 lt default 5 mm 6 No or poor vacuum e Check vacuum MENU 4 7 Qv Page 120 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Trouble shooting 13 13 Position error Compact stand alone software version gt 1 61 Position error can occur if the Compact is switched OFF while the carrousel is moving to the next position When the Rinse nozzle sticks up this can also cause a position jump 1 Position error e Compact was not able to position the carousel There was a difference found in the pipette memory position table and the actual measured position of the position sensor e Check in MENU 4 4 PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS 2 f not correct select e MENU 6 0 PASSWORD and type 3964 e MENU 10
153. sition Description Format 7 19 Patient identification text Text AAAAAAAAAAAAA 21 23 The ESR value convert to 60 minute method Text NNN StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 233 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact If error is detected 21 23 E and an error number see table for number translation Text sp EN Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCII 30 39 Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 IPSE NNI No cells plasma found E3 Too many borders found ERROR E7 Limit error ERROR Note If the Compact is switch to the 30 min method the output string has the same format The Compact automatics apply the conversion table to the 60 minute method If temperature correction is switched on the ESR value will be the temperature corrected ESR value Page 234 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact Appendix Configuration barcode readers The Barcode interface can handle two types of barcode readers The Opticon 6 mil resolution e The Keyence 4 mil resolution If you are using labels with a higher density contact your local distributor or agent The Barcode reader may be set to accept check digits however this needs to be programmed by the distributor Coda bar Code 39
154. son e Fill nozzle motor is faulty Fill nozzle motor driver is faulty Fill nozzle is blocked e Fatal error call distributor 13 16 3 Fill nozzle not at home position The fill nozzle did not reach the home top sensor with a certain time limit e Fill nozzle motor faulty e Fill nozzle motor driver is faulty e Fill nozzle is blocked e Fatal error call distributor StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 123 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm 7 mechatronics Maintenance 14 MAINTENANCE The StaRRsed Compact is an analyzer that operates with considerable amounts of whole blood virtually undiluted and stores it in a pipette for one hour For this reason instrument maintenance is of the utmost importance To maintain the maximum reliability of the instrument the maintenance procedures must be strictly followed All procedures are based on a number of samples Maintenance levels Work instruction Daily WI 170 Daily on page 168 Weekly WI 171 Weekly on page 169 Level 4 Maintenance WI 173 Level 4 maintenance on page 172 Every 5000 samples Level 3 maintenance on page 133 WI 174 Level 3 maintenance on page 178 Every 15000 samples on page 134 Level 2 maintenance Every 30000 samples on page 133 Level 1 maintenance Every 60000 samples Note Numbers are based on 5 days week with 230 sample per day 14 1 Maintenance Schedule example See Appendix
155. sy accessible keypad with light key pressure due to piezo technology e LCD screen e Battery backup memory e Accessories kit e Built in vacuum unit StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 19 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Instrument description mechatronics 2 1 Technical specifications Technical specifications for the StaRRsed Compact StaRRsed Compact instrument models Model name Catalogue number Model StaRRsed Compact ESRI109000 ESR method Westergren method ESR method Temperature compensation method R W Manley J clin Path 1957 10 354 30 minute method R Rogers Medical Laboratory World 1994 Allowed blood specimen types e For EDTA mode Whole blood with lt 1 EDTA anticoagulant e For Citrate mode Whole blood 4 vols with sodium citrate anticoagulant diluent 1 vol Automatic dilution 4 vols blood 1 vol sodium citrate diluent 3 2 NaCl accuracy 3 Reported result mm after 1 hour Reagents Reagents used Reagent barcode label information QRR 010931 Diluent QRR 010947 Disinfectant QRR 010933 Saline QRR 010934 Rinse solution De ionized water Code39 Blood volume Aspirated blood volume per sample 1 4 ml in EDTA mode 1 6 ml in Citrate mode Page 20 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechetronics Instrument description StaRRsed Compact Mains voltage 100 240V 50 60
156. t if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system 6 Test drive e Checks position of the drive unit if incorrect the unit will be re positioned by the system StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 195 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact During normal operation the following System time out errors may occur These are usually fatal errors Call distributor or your local supplier of the Compact 1 Drive unit e Compact was not able to position the pipette belt within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 2 Measure unit e Compact was not able to position the measure unit within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 3 Rinse unit e Compact was not able to position the rinse unit within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 4 Fill nozzle unit e Compact was not able to position the fill nozzle unit within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 5 Needle adapter e Compact was not able to position the needle adapter within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions 6 Sample probe e Compact was not able to position the sample probe within a certain time limit e Check for mechanical obstructions Page 196 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact The following Error messages may occur during normal operation
157. te Setting the needle too close to the tube bottom may cause a fill time error There should be approximately 2 millimeter clearance between the sample tube bottom and the tip of the sample probe 3 5 8 Pipette belt position Use the ARROW keys and select MENU 4 4 PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS This function will show the current pipette number at the rinse position 3 5 9 Set to room temperature Use the ARROW keys and select MENU 3 9 ADJUST TEMP SENSOR Enter the actual room temperature confirm with ENTER The bottom line on the display shows the current setting The displayed value is the temperature according the build in thermometer of the StaRRsed Compact 1 Check the room temperature near the pipettes with a room thermometer Page 30 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Installation 2 Enter the measured temperature from the room thermometer as the current value for the temperature sensor 3 5 10 Check barcode reader readability Check barcode reading operation Insert sample tube with barcode label in the sample tube adapter Use the ARROW keys to select MENU 4 0 READ BARCODE This function will trigger the barcode reader Normally the START key triggers the barcode reader however for testing purposes this may be done manually The label will be read and the patient ID will show on the display In some cases the barcode reader has to be programmed for particular
158. ters incl stx cr If and ext modulo 256 ASCII string sum the remainder of the ASCII string sum when divided by 256 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 213 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Appendix for StaRRsed Compact ESR string format for StaRRsed 30 minutes format stx PPPPPPPPPP hhh www WWW AAAAAAAAAmm ppp TTT CC EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE MMMMMMMMMM cr 1f eot stx 80 data characters cr If eot Checksum OFF 30 min Stx 80 data characters cr If etx cs eot Checksum ON 30 min Data consists if 30 min output is switched to ON Position Description Format m 1 10 Patient identification text Text Cais 14 E S R in mm Half hour method 22 E S R in mm s min corrected for Em E 24 32 Aspect Text EYE 33 34 Manually added code XX ui Pipette number ENEI NENNEN RN Error messages Text EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE E 71 BE EDTA message Tex MMMMMMMMMM Page 214 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechetronics ETX ASCII 03 03 EOT asci 04 04 LF asci 0A 10 CR ASCII 0D 13 cw 1 Text left aligned followed by spaces ASCII 20 Xx number made up of xx digits 0 9 ASCIII 30 39 with leading zeros Leading zeros and non specified positions are filled with spaces ASCII 20 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 M
159. that are exposed to blood 1 Check system for leakage 2 Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks 3 Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Page 184 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact 4 Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the sample probe or outer needle See Work Instruction Sample probe or outer needle replacement 5 Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles 6 Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles Air filter replacement ESRI 179 1 Pull both tube connectors out of the blue filter 2 Replace with new blue filter 3 Reconnect the tube connectors on the filter StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 185 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Ro mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 176 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Replace the fill nozzle Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassembly fill nozzle The use of detergent is recommended 1 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle 2 Remove the fill nozzle 3 Push the leaf spring downwards and slide spring to the left Assembly fill nozzle 1 Ensure the flat edge of the fill nozzle is correctly aligned with flat edge in the black arm 2 Push blade spr
160. the arrow keys to select MENU 4 7 FLOW SENSOR CHECK 2 The vacuum unit switches on and the following values are shown on the display e Flow 0925 1020 Abs 0320 0360 Offset 0045 0055 If the vacuum is not in range there is a possibility that there is a blockage in the flow The value in the flow will be Offset 0045 0050 0055 Press the ESC key to return to the normal mode Final preparation Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution This disinfectant is for cleaning of all external parts that are exposed to blood Check system for leakage Inspect the peristaltic pump tubes and connections for leaks Check that liquid does not run back into the supply bottles after the pumps have stopped Inspect sample needle condition If necessary replace the sample probe or outer needle See Work Instruction Sample probe or outer needle replacement Check tubing from the syringe for trapped air bubbles Check Diluent syringe for trapped air bubbles 7 Wipe outer surface and stainless steel plate below the pipettes with disinfectant Pon gt oon StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 171 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Ro mechatronics Work instruction Number 173 Page 1 of 11 Purpose Level 4 Maintenance Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision V
161. the distributor 7 FLOW SENSOR CHECK During the aspiration sequence the airflow is monitored The vacuum unit switches on and the following values are shown on the LCD screen Flow 0925 1020 Abs 0320 0360 Offset 0045 0055 8 PRINT SETTINGS Print settings from the Compact to printer The following settings are printed M1 7 EDTA MODE ON OFF ON M3 1 ESR SEDIMENTATION TIME MIN 60 M3 2 PIPETTE WASH TIME 7 M3 3 PIPETTE DRY TIME SEC 9 M3 4 SAMPLE PROBE DEPTH MM 5 M3 7 TEMP CORR ON OFF ON M5 1 SET BAUDRATE 2400 M5 4 RESULTS AT LIMIT ERROR ON OFF ON M5 5 CHECKSUM ON OFF OFF M5 6 ACK NACK ON OFF OFF M5 7 30 MIN OUTPUT ON OFF OFF M5 8 30 MIN METHOD ON OFF OFF M6 2 REPEATED SAMPLE SEQ ON OFF OFF M6 4 DILUTION ERR 0 25 20 M7 0 TYPE OF BARCODE READER Opticon M7 3 DILUTION ADJUST 60 140 100 M7 4 ADRC ON OFF OFF Page 56 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN R mechatronics Keyboard 9 BAND POSITION I With this function the carrousel can be moved one position backwards Warning Only for trained personal When this function is used the built in safety functions are not active 10 READ BARCODE Note 0 is displayed This function will trigger the barcode reader Label ID number will be seen on the LCD display Normally the START FILL key triggers the barcode reader key however for checking bar code labels this may be us
162. tion 8 SAMPLE CONTROL SOLENOID ON OFF Sample control solenoid fill sequence energized The function of this solenoid is to build up a vacuum in the Westergren pipette before the aspiration starts Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 9 V VALVE WASH SECTION ON OFF Pipette wash vacuum control valve controls the main vacuum line between the wash station and separator Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 10 V VALVE FILL SECTION ON OFF Note 0 is displayed Vacuum control fill nozzle sample probe controls the main vacuum line between the fill nozzle cap and separator Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function Page 68 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechetronics Keyboard 5 4 10 Menu 10 Warning this is the service program This menu has all the functions related to pumps and vacuum pump MENU 10 VACUUM PUMP ON OFF WASTE PUMP ON OFF SALINE PUMP ON OFF RINSE PUMP ON OFF SET TUBE NUMBER RINSE POS gg PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS Not in use En Not in use 9 DIAGNOSTICS MOTOR CURRENT o ALL PUMPS OFF 1 VACUUM PUMP ON OFF Switches the main vacuum pump on for period of 65 seconds the pump can be switched off using the ARROW DOWN Use the ARROW keys to select and ESC to abort this function 2 WASTE PUMP ON OFF Switches the waste pump on there is no time out feature available
163. tion section StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 135 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Rm mechatronics RS mechatronics Work instruction Number 162 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Change Rinse pump tube Safety None Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 October 2012 New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 RIN amp SOLU oN ALINE o MMosinto ineopiossing os Mauna raise Open left cover New tube replacement 1 NOaR WN Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact Page 136 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN RR mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact jP lt mechatronics Work instruction Number 163 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Change Saline pump tube Safety None Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision 001 October 2012 New saline pump tube assembly ESRI090903 Inv SOLU N ALINE ioa sMosistct meopiossing
164. tionally turned off After the start up procedure the software checks whether there are any ESR s still outstanding If so these will be carried out first After a power failure the sedimentation time 60 or 30 min may be exceeded However the start time is saved and therefore the actual sedimentation time can be checked A limited amount of sample data can be stored see Technical Specifications 11 1 Power failure If a power failure occurs it is recommended that the StaRRsed Compact is switched OFF by the power switch When the power returns the instrument can be switched ON After the standard start up process the StaRRsed Compact will continue to process the remaining samples 11 2 Backup memory for data The StaRRsed Compact has a battery backup memory This means that important data is kept irrespective of a power failure or if the instrument is un intentionally turned off After the start up procedure the software checks whether there are any ESR s still outstanding if so these will action first Note Do not switch the StaRRsed Compact OFF unnecessarily 11 3 RS232 serial output The StaRRsed Compact is equipped with a serial port which can be connected to any laboratory host computer system or PC The data sent by the StaRRsed Compact to the printer can also be sent to a host computer or PC for further processing 11 4 Specifications for the RS232 port RS232 Serial data transmission Baud rate can be set from 1200 t
165. to the following steps e Set in MENU 7 4 ADRC ON OFF the ADFC ON e Run afew more samples to inspect the dilution rate again e Set in MENU 6 3 DISPLAY DILUTION ON OFF the display dilution OFF 5 PIPETTE FLOW TEST Warning Pipettes must be empty before starting this function Before confirmation of the function the warning PIPETTE DATA WILL BE LOST is displayed Select function and confirm with ENTER This is a useful function for checking the pipette position adjustment vacuum adjustment and filling height sensor positioning adjustment Each individual pipette is tested and results are sent to the printer Page 64 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rs mechatronics Keyboard 6 SERVICE S amp SAMPLE M COUNTER Service S Shows the number of samples performed between service visits this value can be set to zero in MENU 7 7 The sample M counter shows the total number of specimens tested on the instrument This counter cannot be reset Press any key 7 CLEAR SERVICE COUNTER Sets the service counter to zero Confirm with the ENTER key 8 CLEAR ERROR LOG This will clear all error messages in the error list Menu 1 9 Confirm with the ENTER key 9 QUICK BELT POSITION CHECK Quick belt position will turn the belt for 84 positions while it is updating the memory table It is possible to do this with blood loaded pipettes You can t stop this function while w
166. tos ano pem Open left Cover New tube replacement 1 NOa PR WN Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 137 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Rm mechatronics mechatronics Work instruction Number 166 Page 1 of 2 Purpose Peristaltic waste pump cassette replacement Safety Bio Hazard area In strument Compact Revision Draft October 2008 Waste Cassette The waste system must be cleaned before replacing the waste pump cassette 1 Open the left cover and remove the waste container The liquid separator is now visible Lift the stainless steel vacuum tube with use of the lever Pull the liquid separator towards the front of the Compact Note The separator has two sensor connectors at the rear Remove bacterial HEPA filter Fill waste separator with 100ml disinfectant or 100 ml water with 296 bleach Replace bacterial HEPA filter Lift left cov
167. ttes 89 D Daily 126 DATA SAFETY MANAGEMENT 93 De ionised water 72 De ionised water flow 3 108 Diluent flow 109 Diluent QRR 010931 72 Diluter 103 Diluter errors 104 Diluter system not sufficiently primed 103 Dilution principle 17 Disinfectant flow 108 Disinfectant QRR 010947 72 Display 42 Document history overview 5 E E C Declaration StaRRsed Compact 38 Error messages 96 ESR e 237 ESR Error 78 ESR Error and Warning code messages 81 Explanation of the error messages 79 F Facts and definitions 34 Fill and clean procedure 131 Fill nozzle 123 Page 239 Index Fill nozzle does not engage with pipette 123 Fill nozzle not at fill position 123 Fill nozzle not at home position 123 Fill procedure 86 Fill stop sensor check 126 Fill time out error 120 Fill nozzle O ring replacement 131 Flushing liquids 108 Foam in column 113 G General laboratory practices 34 General setting up 30 GENERAL SETTINGS 71 Guarantee 3 H Hazy 237 Hazy reports 118 Install at chosen location 23 INSTALLATION 23 INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION 19 INTRODUCTION 17 K Keyboard 31 KEYBOARD 41 L Labels and stickers on containers 39 Last step 31 Leaking pipettes 117 Level 1 maintenance 125 134 Level 2 maintenance 125 133 Level 3 Maintenance 125 133 Level 4 maintenance 100 129 Liquid level sensor not s
168. ttings Blocked sample probe Remove the blockage Blocked or T piece Y piece Unblock the the T Piece Y Piece by using a syringe with hot water Sample tube pinch valve error Check if the sample tube pinch valve is working Sample tube not correct in the sample tube Check the sample tube is still fitted correctly in the pinch valve pinch valve Insufficient sample volume Check before sampling if the sample tube has sufficient blood volume Wrong diluter settings Check change diluter settings in software See Diluter settings for all possible settings Dilution errors can be solved by the user when all the mentioned solutions does not help to solve the problem technical assistance is needed Display shows Diluter failure May be caused by Mechanical obstruction Diluter power cable loose A defective diluter motor Top or bottom position sensor failure Broken flexible print cable or connector Motor tacho failure e uim pode c For Diluter failure technical assistance is needed Page 104 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechetronics Trouble shooting 13 5 Vacuum The Compact uses vacuum for both aspirating and the wash rinse system If trouble occurs it is most likely because of poor or no vacuum Check the airflow MENU 4 7 FLOW SENSOR CHECK The following values are shown on the LCD display Flow 0925 0980 1020 Abs 0300 327 0390 Offset 0045 0050 0055 Press t
169. tubes stay clear from the moving parts NOOR WP e Switch the Compact ON Change needle depth setting 1 Enter the service mode MENU 6 0 2 In menu 3 4 NEEDLE DEPTH reduce the present setting by 3mm Check the function 1 Activate function Prime Saline MENU 2 2 Saline must not be dripping from the needle Check for leaks at the Y piece 2 Activate function Prime Diluent MENU 2 3 Check for air and diluent leaks at the Y piece 3 Check the diluter start sensor MENU 4 6 and adjust if necessary 4 Start the sample mode and fill a sample Check for air leaks at the Y piece During the rinsing cycle of the needle unit saline mst not be dripping from the needle e Install the plastic cover on the right side of the Compact StaRRsed Compact User Manual Page 163 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact mechatronics Work instruction Number 164 Page 1 of 1 Purpose Cleaning the fill nozzle Safety Bio Hazard area Instrument Compact Revision Draft October 2001 Disassembly fill nozzle The use of detergent is recommended 1 Disconnect the silicon tube from the fill nozzle 2 Remove the fill nozzle 3 Push the leaf spring downwards and slide spring to the left Clean the fill nozzle The use of a toothbrush and detergent is recommended e Scrub the fill nozzle inner part Assembly fill nozzle 1 Ensure the flat edge of th
170. use Not in use DELETE PIPETTE DATA DELETE HISTORICAL DATA SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE ESC PASSWORD Menu 8 Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Not in use Page 45 Keyboard SAMPLE TUBE HOLDER UP DOWN FILL NOZZLE UP DOWN VALVE OUTER NEEDLE ON OFF RINSE NOZZLE UP DOWN 6 RINSE ACTUATOR ON OFF FILL ACTUATOR ON OFF 8 SAMPLE CONTROL SOLENOID ON OFF 9 V VALVE WASH SECTION ON OFF o V VALVE FILL SECTION ON OFF s not explained in this manual Page 46 O O OINI OO oa BR Wy Pp mechatronics Menu 10 VACUUM PUMP ON OFF WASTE PUMP ON OFF SALINE PUMP ON OFF RINSE PUMP ON OFF SET TUBE NUMBER RINSE POS PIPETTE NUMBER AT RINSE POS Not in use Not in use DIAGNOSTICS MOTOR CURRENT ALL PUMPS OFF SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Keyboard 5 4 1 Menu 1 This menu has all the instructions related to the sampling sequence aM MENU 1 3 STATUS PATIENT STATUS POSITION PRINT DATA BUFFER l6 SEND DATA BUFFER TO HOST EDTA MODE ON OFF 8 ACCEPT ERROR SIGNAL 9 DISPLAY ERROR LIST o PRINT HEADER 1 RUN MODE The screen changes to a different layout when switched to fill sequence Insert a sample tube in the tube adapter with barcode label to the left and press START FILL Barcode will read and sampling sequence will take place For tubes without a
171. use for in vitro diagnostic instruments for professional use EN 980 Symbols for use in the labelling of medical devices EN ISO 14971 Medical devices Application of risk management to medical devices EN ISO 13485 Medical devices Quality management systems Requirements for regulatory purposes The CE mark was applied for the first time on this instrument model in 1998 Zwaag The Netherlands March 13 2013 Jf r J Nowee Director Sales amp Marketing Mechatronics Manufacturing BV Conditions By the ORGALIME GENERAL CONDITIONS 2012 of March 2012 Any other conditions are herewith explicitly rejected by us Page 38 ae SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN RR mechatronics TO Standard Operating Procedures S O P 4 6 Labels and stickers on containers 4 6 1 Stickers for the onboard reagents bottles STAR SED STARI2SED STARI2SED WASTE DILUENT RINSE SOLUTION 2500 ml 500 ml 2500 ml Afval Verdunningsvloeistof Spoelvioeistof Abfall Verd nnungsl sung Sp ll sung D chets Diluant tamponn Solution de rin age Scorie Diluente tamponata Soluzione di lavaggio Desecho Diluyente Soluci n de lavado Residuos Diluente Solu o rinse Bio hazard RR RR RR mechatronics mechatronics mechatronics DISINFECTANT SALINE DE IONIZED WATER 500 mi 500 mi 500 ml Desinfectievioeistof Salineoplossing Demiwater Desinfektionsl sung Salinel sung Aqua dest D sinfectant Solution saline Eau desionis
172. view Document history overview MRN 031 EN Published date 10 October 2013 Issue No Preliminary 1 07 2 00 3 00 StaRRsed Compact User Manual Date January 1996 May 1996 May 1998 July 1999 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Revised Section s Changes First manual for StaRRsed Compact First manual for StaRRsed Compact First standard Word manual ready for use reagents Menu function table revision page 25 menu 5 item 0 Manual describes the use of ready for use reagents This manual has been adapted to the new waste pump assembly Manual describes the use of ready for use reagents Maintenance 9000 sample maintenance added waste pump cassette A number of spelling errors resolved Side panel and top cover removal changed because of screws in the present situation Pump tube replacement found description error Reporting measurements chapter 9 Temp Celsius Top cover removal later models have screws holding the top cover Tubing diagram added page 65 Pinch valve tube replacement vacuum fill Authorised F Schwartz F Schwartz F Schwartz F Schwartz Page 5 mechatronics Document history overview nozzle 4 00 November e Added our WEB site F Schwartz eee e Minor spelling corrections Added our WEB site 5 00 See History list e Minor spelling corrections F Schwartz Added our WEB site e Reagent sensing deionised w
173. weekly maintenance section 11 Add procedure in the work instruction 171 Add work instruction 181 Replacement dilutor Teflon Tip Add work instruction of the three monthly maintenance in section 11 Add work instruction 181 in the three monthly the work instruction 174 Add more information in H E van the shut down section Dijk Add how to use the 14 00 March Section 5 8 and 2004 13 2 Page 8 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Document history overview sequence of the stand alone and the InteRRliner Compact e Trouble shooting Section on position error is re written e Some software changes added in the menu structure in Menu 7 15 00 December Section 4 5 Update the keyboard H E van 2004 information to the latest Dijk software version Section 5 menu 8 replaced in the InteRRliner robot steering Add Appendix InteRRliner default printout Add Alphabetical Index Section 4 correction of the disinfectant label Copyright page new layout Section 4 Labels and stickers is renamed to Standard Operating Procedures The following sections are added into the Standard Operating Procedures e Basics of Bio safety e 0 P for working with bio hazardous material e E C Declaration e Safety warning e Labels and stickers in use on the containers e StaRRsed Incident report Section 5 16 00 December Section 5 menu 9 e Add a warning for M
174. wer stainless steel cover plate 2 Remove the black plastic top tube holder and the left and right stainless steel cover plates 3 Loosen the adjustment screw for the bottom tube holder and pull the tube holder out 4 Exchange the drip tray ESRI050019 5 Re install the bottom tube holder and cover plates in the reversed order Install the new Y piece Attach the diluter start sensor print to the Y piece Attach Y piece to the bracket Connect sample probe to the Y piece Install new sample tube without loop Install new tube between Y piece and diluter Fixate the tube at the Y piece bracket with a tie wrap 6 Re install the transparent safety screen and needle shield eoe p wo Page 162 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact Adjust the sample probe home sensor Due to the changed connections and the size of the Y piece the home position of the sample probe must be changed in order to avoid collision with the plastic needle unit cover 1 Disconnect the sample probe home sensor ESHI089053 from the needle board connector no 53 Remove any tie wraps from the sensor cable Loosen the plastic hex nut of the sensor Turn the sensor down by 3 complete turns 3mm Fasten the hex nut and re fix the cable with tie wraps Connect the sensor to the needle board Push the sample probe carefully down as far as it goes Check that all cables and
175. will lower d halfway connect the extension tube carefully to the sample C Se probe Extension tube ESRI iN 110004 must be in the flask with Y the cleaning agent d x 3 Press ENTER to start the fill and clean procedure ii 4 Fi N Note Each pipette on the pipette belt will be filled with cleaning agent after one hour the first pipette is washed and dried Fill and clean takes about 1 1 2 hours to complete Check sensors Optical sensor check 1 Use the arrow keys to select MENU 4 5 MEAS FILL TEMP SENSOR CHECK 2 Values must within the following range e Measure sensor MS 40 50 60 e Fill stop sensor FS 90 140 165 3 Measure head out of range clean sensor of measure head Work Instruction 172 Vacuum pressure 1 Use the arrow keys to select MENU 4 7 FLOW SENSOR CHECK 2 The vacuum unit switches on and the following values are shown on the display e Flow 0925 1020 Abs 0320 0360 Offset 0045 0055 Page 176 SiaRRsed Compact User Manual Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN Rm mechatronics Work instruction StaRRsed Compact If the vacuum is not in range there is a possibility that there is a blockage in the flow The value in the flow will be Offset 0045 0050 0055 Press the ESC key to return to the normal mode Final preparation Prepare disinfectant if not already prepared Add 10 ml bleach sodium hypochlorite to 190 ml de ionized water 5 solution T
176. y out the daily and the weekly maintenance Replace the pump tubing bacterial filters and the Fill nozzle O ring After replacing those items the Instrument needs a Fill and Clean sequence to clean the pipettes Over a monthly period protein builds up in the Westergren pipettes and needs to be deproteinized using a strong cleaning agent Detailed instructions of this procedure can be found in the Work Instruction WI 173 Level 4 maintenance on page 172 14 4 1 Rinse pump tube replacement New rinse pump tube assembly ESRI090902 Open left cover New tube replacement 1 Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the front of the unit to release the tube out of the pump plate holder Remove the old tube from the peristaltic pump rotor Disconnect the tubing at both ends of the tube connectors Connect new tubing to both ends of the connectors Place one end of the tube in the pump plate holder Pull the new tube over the peristaltic pump rotor Pull pump tube slightly downwards and at the same time towards the back of the StaRRsed Compact Dig oP Wh If the tube is not fitted correctly or is worn the following symptoms can occur e Liquid flowing back into the container First glass tube on the pipette belt is not washed sufficiently Note The wider bore tube is for the rinse pump StaHRsed Compact User Manual Page 129 Version 20 13 MRN 031 EN m mechatronics Maintenance 14 4 2 Sal

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