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1. 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Vacuum Out Of 2 Any sample in a reservoir Vacuum has not been applied 2 Tum off the SlideMaker and h Tolerance Sensor 3 is discarded Se MEN urn off the SlideMaker and open the cover i i 3 Completed smears are e The truck vacuum sensor SEN3 WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas dried and deposited failed may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material slide basket e Debris is impeding the Handle with care and avoid skin contact establishment of vacuum 3 Remove the slide cassette from the slide ejector station 4 Remove any glass slides in the slide ejector mechanism 5 Remove any slide on the shuttle and wipe the shuttle with a clean tissue to remove any debris 6 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 7 Place the slide cassette back in the Cassette Input Queue module 8 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 9 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK WICK POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples When traveling to the wick position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker scree
2. SlideMaker is ready to make smears e GEN S System is either processing or ready to process samples 2 Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 3 Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS 4 Press PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS 5 Specify the label intensity you want Press This To DECREMENT INTENSITY Decrease the label intensity make lighter The minimum value is 1 After the value reaches 1 the label intensity jumps back to the maximum 32 INCREMENT INTENSITY Increase the label intensity make darker The maximum value is 32 After the value reaches 32 the label intensity jumps back to the minimum 1 SAVE PRINTER LABEL INTENSITY Save the intensity selection The SlideMaker uses the saved value as the new default for printer label intensity 6 Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 7 Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Rebooting The Slidemaker Printer Procedure l Ensure e SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press REBOOT PRINTER The SlideMaker status line displays REBOOTING PRINTER while it reinitializes the Printer When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Decreasing Slidemaker Printer Label Intensity Pr
3. 1 Open the box of slides and move the wrapping out of the way then carefully place the box on a level surface Note Do not use dirty or stuck together slides 2 Hold the cassette in the palm of your hand with the arrow pointing forward 3 Hold the cover with two fingers and move it back until it locks 5 4 PN 4237212A OPERATING PROCEDURES 5 USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS 4 Place the cassette on the slide loading stand Slide loading stand 5 Check that none of the slides are broken and pick up the slides PN 4237212A 5 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS 6 Place the slides in the cassette with the frosted bars facing the front opening of the cassette Note Inspect the slide at the top of the cassette and discard it if it is contaminated from handling This side down 7 Slide the cover closed 8 Tilt the cassette forward so the slides move into place at the front of the cassette and load the cassette into the SlideMaker 5 6 PN 4237212A OPERATING PROCEDURES 5 USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS Loading Slide Cassettes Procedure WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 1 Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you 2 Place up to four filled slide cassettes one
4. b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 3 Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK CLEARANCE POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are When traveling to the clearance position Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON aspirated the smear truck ended at a position TUNE T TEE Clearance Position E Any sample in a reservoir greater than 0 050 in of the desired 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Timeout is discarded position 2 Open the cover Completed smears are The first time this occurs the smear truck WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas dried and deposited in a tries again If it fails on the second may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material slide basket us s error is generated Handle with care and avoid skin contact ause unknown all 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it l 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that
5. CASSETTE NOT LOCKED SENSOR 22 7 44 CASSETTE OUTPUT QUEUE FULL 7 45 CASSETTE RETRACT TIMEOUT 7 45 CASSETTE TRANSFER SENSORS 7 46 CASSETTE TRANSFER TIMEOUT 7 46 Catch Tray 1 5 characteristics accuracy 4 4 precision 4 3 checking pneumatic power supplies 7 28 checking smear quality 5 10 checking the dryer 7 2 checking the dryer temperature 7 5 checking the platen and elevator 7 7 checking the pusher bars 7 10 checking the shuttle 7 13 checking the slide cassette 7 17 checking the slide ejector module 7 18 checking the truck 7 21 choosing slides 3 2 cleaning air filter 6 1 blood spills and broken slides 6 2 PN 4237212A INDEX catch tray 6 5 dispense probe and rinse cup 6 7 flushing the slidemaker 6 10 priming backwashing 6 10 cleaning procedures 6 1 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER BUSY 7 47 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER CRC 7 47 COMMUNICATION ANALYZER TIMEOUT 7 47 COMMUNICATION FLASH MEMORY 7 48 COMMUNICATION ID MISMATCH 7 48 COMMUNICATION PC CRC 7 48 COMMUNICATION PC TIMEOUT 7 48 COMMUNICATION PROC A B 7 49 COMMUNICATION RAM ERROR 7 49 components Basket Queue 1 10 Catch Tray 1 5 Dispense Module 1 9 Dryer 1 10 Ejector 1 7 5 Needle 1 12 Input Queue 1 6 Label Printer 1 11 Output Queue 1 7 Platen and Elevator 1 10 Power On off 1 3 Printer Ribbon 1 11 Pusher Bars 1 9 Regulators 1 4 Reset Switch 1 3 Shuttle 1 8 Slide Casse
6. Call your Coulter Representative SHUTTLE PRINTER SENSOR 5 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Ajamin the shuttle prevents the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Rd EE 2 sample in a reservoir is not shuttle from reaching the printer Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Not At Label Printer S processed position 2 Position Sensor 5 3 Completed smears are dried e printer position sensor SEN5 EA dada col e and deposited in a slide basket failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas 4 SlideMaker stops may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Closethe cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 75 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 13 Shuttle Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Alar Screen Message m Log Message
7. Select Instruments to display the settings for the instruments attached to your Workstation 3 Select the instrument with the a SlideMaker attached Check that appears the SlideMaker field Check that the serial number for the SlideMaker appears on the window the changes Starting Up The SlideMaker Procedure 1 Check that the GEN S has successfully completed startup and that the GEN S status is READY A 2 Verify that the SlideMaker power is ON If the power is OFF press s to turn on the SlideMaker On the SlideMaker screen press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS Press RUN START UP The SlideMaker drains and rinses the lines in preparation for making slides Oy ST 8 9 7 When startup is complete verify that a PASS message is displayed on the GEN S Daily Checks Workstation screen in the SlideMaker SM field Note If a FAIL message is displayed rerun the SlideMaker startup If the SlideMaker startup fails again call your Coulter Representative 8 Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen PN 4237212A 5 3 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS 5 3 USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS Loading Slides Into A Cassette Procedure CAUTION Use of improper slides can damage the SlideMaker and affect the quality of the blood smear Use only slides with the characteristics recommended by Coulter Corporation
8. TRADEMARKS m 5C AccuGate the CC logo COULTER COULTER CLENZ COULTER COUNTER GEN S GENeS SM LIN C LYSE S ISOTON S CAL and IntelliKinetics are trademarks of Coulter Corporation All other trademarks service marks products or services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders PN 4237212 Getting Started PN 4237304 Host Transmission PN 4237306 Reference PN 4237221 Operator s Guide PN 4237222 Special Procedures and Troubleshooting PN 4237223 Master Index PN 4237224 SlideMaker Operator s Guide PN 4237212 COULTER GENeS SYSTEM HARD COPY DOCUMENTATION Overview of system hardware and software Specifications for transmitting to a host computer Use and Function Installation Operation Principles Specifications Characteristics Precautions Hazards References Glossary Index Available in hard copy by request Controls and Indicators Startup QC Sample Analysis Data Analysis Shutdown Analyzer CRT Functions Workstation Run Samples Display To Do List Database Controls Setup Appendices Available in hard copy by request Calibration Cleaning Procedures Replace Adjust Procedures Troubleshooting Error Messages Available in hard copy by request Combined index for Reference Operator s Guide and Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manuals Comes with hard copy of Operator s Guide and Special Procedur
9. backwash samples in a reservoir Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 TheSlideMaker stops Call your Coulter Representative 1 58 PN 4237212A 7 58 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 8 Fluidics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS DETECTOR 4 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FDA is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur during e Afluidics problem Detector 4 Failure E during row during aspiration or if this failure occurs during Le Rien PIM HELL Reset the SlideMaker blood flow blood flow backwash 2 message sat or the first a Turn off the SlideMaker failure 9 bk T Hh b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System during Me operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List backwash PU CORE C Call your Coulter Representative Completed smears are dried and y deposited in a slide basket 4 SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 5 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FD5 is defective N
10. e Fluid detector FD2 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure ina If three consecutive failures occur during e Afluidics problem Detector 2 Failure E during row during aspiration or if this failure occurs during Reset the SlideMaker blood flow blood flow backwash 2 If the message persists or the first a Turn off the SlideMaker i N ted failure 9 n b ou is fth b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System during Eu d ae operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List backwash d UE C Call your Coulter Representative Completed smears are dried and i deposited slide basket 4 TheSlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 3 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FD3 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid two failures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur during e A fluidics problem Detector 3 Failure E during row during aspiration or if this failure occurs during Reset the SlideMaker blood flow blood flow backwash 2 If the message ate or the first a Turn off the SlideMaker N ted failure 9 is m pod 2 fth b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System during operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List
11. gt Increasing printer label intensity gt Decreasing printer label intensity gt Rebooting the printer Saving printer label intensity gt Testing label printing e Fluidic problems gt Draining the SlideMaker gt Rinsing the SlideMaker vacuum accumulator gt Priming Backwashing the SlideMaker gt Priming reagent reservoirs gt Starting up the SlideMaker gt Shutting down the SlideMaker e Advancing a slide basket e Checking pneumatic power supplies Testing SlideMaker Keypad Testing SlideMaker Display If you suspect a problem in any of these areas you can attempt to perform these functions before calling your Coulter Representative If requested to do so by a Coulter Representative you can also use the reset switch on the SlideMaker PN 4237212A 7 1 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 1 2 5 5 OR DEBRIS Checking The Dryer Procedure If slides are not coming out of the dryer properly WARNING Possible biohazardous condition Clean up any blood spill or broken slide as quickly as possible Handle with care Avoid skin puncture Dispose of all contaminated disposable cleaning materials and broken slides sharps in accordance with your local regulations and acceptable laboratory practices If you have not already done so open the cover Unlatch 7 2 PN 42372124 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to l
12. 11 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK FORWARD SENSOR 2 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all At servo initialization Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity e Servo is jammed or binding 1 Reset the SlideMaker poe MONEN e Encoder failed ists Sensor 2 Reset the l 2 Ifthe message persists SlideMaker e Servo motor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker Servo forward limit sensor SEN2 b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK INDEX NOT FOUND Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all At initialization both polarities of the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity encoder are tried in an effort to find the 1 Reset the SlideMaker Index Position Not index position This error is generated if 2 Ith ae Found Reset the trying both polarities of the encoder does e message SlideMaker not find the index position possibly a off the SlideMaker indicatin
13. 3 SlideMaker Shuttle Bed Vacuum Failure Sensor 4 7 82 SlideMaker Shuttle Calibration Required 7 80 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Dispense Position Sensor 7 7 80 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Label Printer Position Sensor 5 7 81 SlideMaker Shuttle Not At Smear Position Sensor 6 7 82 SlideMaker Shuttle Position Sensors Failure 7 81 o ec PN 4237212A SlideMaker Slide Dryer Transfer Did Not Retract Sensor 9 7 58 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Register Extend Failure 7 62 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Register Retract Failure 7 60 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Retry Failure 7 61 SlideMaker Slide Ejector Did Not Retract Sensor 23 7 60 SlideMaker Slide Transfer Sensors Obstructed Or Failed 7 58 SlideMaker To Analytical Station Communication Lost CRC Check Failed 7 47 SlideMaker To Analytical Station Communication Timeout 7 47 SlideMaker To Workstation Communication Timeout 7 48 SlideMaker Truck At Improper Position Sensors 58 59 60 7 87 SlideMaker Truck Calibration Required 7 83 SlideMaker Truck Clearance Position Timeout 7 83 SlideMaker Truck Forward Motion Sensor 2 7 84 SlideMaker Truck Index Position Not Found 7 84 SlideMaker Truck Initialization Failure 7 84 SlideMaker Truck Operation Timeout 7 88 SlideMaker Truck Pick Position Timeout 7 86 SlideMaker Truck Placement Position Timeout 7 87 SlideMaker Truck Received An Invalid Command 7 85 SlideMaker Truck Reverse Motion Sensor 1 7 88
14. AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK SENSOR ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 new samples are The truck lift up sensor SEN18 and the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON aspirated truck lift down sensor SEN19 indicate l l TE Slide Truck Sensor E 2 Any sample ina reservoir the smear truck is both up and down 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Failure is discarded SEN18 or SEN19 failed 3 Completed smears are 3 Ifthe message persists dried and deposited in a a Turn off the SlideMaker slide basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation 4 SlideMaker stops Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 new samples are Every servo operation has a 6 second Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF aspirated timeout value that is greater than the time Operation Timeout is ON g 2 The sample in the reservoir is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited ina slide basket required to perform the oper
15. Dryer module and platen m e The gripper overextended sensor and place the slides in a basket for staining 4 The SlideMaker stops all SENAG is blocked mechanical activity and the i Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Dryer module heater is 3 Check the gripper overextended sensor SEN46 for blockage turned off 4 Ifthe platen is empty check the area below the platen and in the rear track Note If SEN46 is blocked or defective the slide could be stuck on the platen of the Basket Queue module for a fallen slide Retrieve and place the fallen slide in a slide basket for staining 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212 7 51 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGE
16. EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS Press PRIME SYSTEM The SlideMaker status line displays BACKWASHING while the SlideMaker backwashes the sample lines and rinses the rinse trough When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Flushing The Slidemaker Bleach System Procedure 1 ek WN Prepare 750 mL of bleach solution in a container Place the reagent line labeled DISINFECT into the bleach container Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL CYCLES Press BLEACH SYSTEM to decontaminate Diluter lines that are exposed to blood This takes approximately 5 minutes I HL an 16 CAUTION System damage could occur if you leave the bleach solution for more than Remove the bleach solution immediately after the system flush completes processing 6 10 11 12 Remove the reagent line from the bleach container and place it in a 750 mL container of distilled water Press BLEACH SYSTEM to remove the bleach solution This takes approximately 5 minutes Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS Press RUN SHUT DOWN Perform daily startup PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 2
17. No new samples are The slide pusher bars the mechanism that Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON aspirated transfers the slide from the shuttle to the T n Slide Dryer Transfer E Any sample in a reservoir is Dryer module did not extend to transfer the 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Did Not Extend not processed slide or the sensor did not detect the 2 the cover Sensor 10 Completed smears are dried extension could indicate WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas and deposited in a slide e slide pusher bars mechanism is may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material basket jammed Handle with care and avoid skin contact j The shuttle and the sli her bars WEE The SlideMaker stops Pia Se pusnel bat 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide e slide pusher bars mechanism is 4 Close the cover and reset the Slidemaker defective 5 Ifthe message persists e slide transfer extended sensor a off the SlideMaker SEN10 failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative DRYER HIGH TEMPERATURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are e Error in one of these th
18. OF LIQUID 7 71 power 4 1 POWER 2 5V SUPPLY 7 72 POWER 5V SUPPLY 7 72 POWER 10V REFERENCE 7 73 POWER 15V SUPPLY 7 73 POWER 15V SUPPLY 7 74 POWER 24V SUPPLY 7 74 POWER PROCESSOR A 7 75 POWER PROCESSOR B 7 75 Power On off 1 3 Power On off description 1 3 priming reagent reservoirs 7 28 priming backwashing slidemaker 7 27 PRINTER CRC 7 76 PRINTER FAILURE 7 76 PRINTER INITIALIZATION 7 76 PRINTER MISSING LABEL 7 76 PRINTER MOTOR FAILED 7 76 PRINTER NO COMMUNICATION 7 77 PRINTER OUT OF LABELS 7 77 PRINTER OUT OF RIBBON 7 77 PRINTER TEMPERATURE 7 78 PRINTER TOP OF FORM 7 78 Printer Ribbon description 1 11 Pusher Bars description 1 9 R REAGENT OUT OF DILUENT 7 79 REAGENT REAGENT TANK NOT FULL 7 79 REAGENT WASTE FULL 7 79 REAGENTS 1 12 reagents 4 1 reagents and reagent reservoirs 7 26 rebooting the slidemaker printer 7 25 Regulators description 1 4 removing slide cassettes 5 8 replacement procedures 6 11 replacing fuses 6 11 PN 4237212A INDEX SlideMaker label roll 6 13 SlideMaker printer ribbon 6 16 Reset Switch description 1 3 resetting subsystem 7 32 rinsing the slidemaker vacuum accumulator 7 27 S Sample Aspiration 3 1 Sample Dispensing 3 1 sample volume 4 1 saving printer label intensity as default 7 24 setting up SlideMaker 5 2 shutdown 5 11 extended shutdown 5 11 shutting down the slidemake
19. Risk of personal injury A shock hazard exists if the power cord is connected Unplug the primary power cord before performing these procedures Unlatch PN 4237212A 6 If the spill or broken slide is inside the SlideMaker a Press s to turn off the SlideMaker Turn off the power Unplug the power cord Unlatch the front cover and raise it up completely 6 3 l6 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES 7 Cleanup solid materials first by mechanical means tongs or a brush 8 Clean up any spilled blood with paper towels and place into a biomedical waste container 9 Clean affected area with bleach solution 10 If the spill or broken slide was inside the SlideMaker close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides ll Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged Latch 6 4 PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 CLEANING PROCEDURES 12 Plug in the power cord 13 Turn on the power P d 14 Press 4 qn to turn on the SlideMaker Cleaning A Catch Tray Procedure CAUTION Possible biohazardous condition Handle with care Avoid skin puncture Dispose of all contaminated disposable cleaning materials and broken slides sharps in accordance with your local regulations and acceptable laboratory practices 1 Use a cleaning solution capable of inactivating the Human Immunodeficiency
20. a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops point or from the high point to the low point Exceeding this number of steps by a certain margin could indicate Interference in the elevator s path e platen elevator up sensor SEN44 or the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 is blocked e 5 44 or SEN45 failed The slide pusher bars the mechanism that transfers the slide from the shuttle to the Dryer module did not retract after transferring the slide or the sensor did not detect the retraction This could indicate slide pusher bars mechanism is defective slide transfer retracted sensor SENS failed WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 1 Open the cover and check the Slide Elevator module a Check the platen and the elevator for jammed slides or any other interference in the elevator s path b Check the platen elevator up sensor SEN44 and the platen elevator down sensor SEN45 for blockage 2 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature
21. and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SHUTTLE SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are aspirated More than one shuttle position sensor Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON Any sample in a reservoir is not printer position sensor SENS dispense xn E Position Sansone E Biocessed position sensor SEN7 or smear position 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Failure Turn the Completed smears are dried Sensor SEN6 is active at a time because 2 Turn the SlideMaker off and then on The SlideMaker stops e Asensor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker The most likely condition is that when the b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation shuttle is near the printer position or the Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List dispense position the shuttle belt swings C Call your Coulter Representative through the smear position sensor SHUTTLE SMEAR SENSOR 6 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are aspirated e Ajam in the shuttle prevents the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm E EU aes in a reservoir is not mE une Lene 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Position Sensor 6 e Completed smears are dried smear position se
22. at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher PN 4237212A 5 7 OPERATING PROCEDURES USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS Removing Slide Cassettes Procedure WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving P 1 Ifnecessary press JR to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette 2 Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue 3 Ifmecessary check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together 4 Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide Locking A Slide Cassette Procedure 1 5 8 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears GEN S System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press LOCK CASSETTE The SlideMaker status line displays LOCKING CASSETTE while it locks the cassette in place When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen PN 4237212A Unlocking A Slide Cassette Procedure 1 Ensure e SlideMaker is ready to make smears OPERATING PROCEDURES USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS e 5 System is eith
23. cable connections Chapter 3 Operation Principles Contains descriptions of the slide and sample flow through the SlideMaker and information about choosing slides Chapter 4 Specifications Characteristics Details the SlideMaker specifications and performance characteristics Chapter 5 Operating Procedures Contains instructions on using the SlideMaker screens startup using slides cassettes and baskets checking smear quality and shutdown Chapter 6 Cleaning Replacement Procedures Contains instructions on cleaning and replacing parts of the SlideMaker screens Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Contains an overview of troubleshooting concepts instructions on troubleshooting SlideMaker components and lists the SlideMaker error messages References Index hard copy only ONLINE HELP SYSTEM The GEN S Workstation has a comprehensive Online Help System which includes reference information all operating maintenance and troubleshooting procedures On the GEN S Workstation select to access Help Select i to access the tutorials CONVENTIONS This document uses the following conventions indicates a key on Diluter keypad indicates a key on the GEN S Workstation keyboard H is the icon for Patient results on the GEN S Workstation is the icon for the Printer on the GEN S Workstation viii PN 4237212A USE AND FUNCTION 1 1 INTENDED USE The COULTER GEN S SM SlideMaker shown in the following fig
24. call your Coulter Representative POWER 24V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops all e Power supply failure or short circuit Note If the alarm sounds press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset it SlideMaker 24V is OFF is ON mechanical activity A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 69 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 10 Power Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center Sli
25. containing the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid is OFF is ON except when in Service mode calibration value gain for the fluid Detector Calibration E detectors contains invalid values Ue OSE aie Is Required Reset the 2 If the message persists SlideMaker a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 3 Call your Coulter Representative FLUIDICS DETECTOR 1 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first the third The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FD1 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid two failures failureina If three consecutive failures occur during e Afluidics problem Detector 1 Failure E during row during aspiration or if this failure occurs during Reset the SlideMaker blood flow blood flow backwash 2 If the message persists or the first a Turn off the SlideMaker N ted failure 1 n 22 8d Hh b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System during ONONE OTENE operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List backwash p Ps C Call your Coulter Representative Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 TheSlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 2 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first the third The sample is discarded
26. cover and reset the SlideMaker EU 25 52 4 If the message persists gt Basket present rear LIBE SEN33 a Turn off the SlideMaker mechanical activity and the Basket present front right b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System Dryer module heater is SEN34 operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List turned off gt Basket present rear left SEN35 c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area gt Basket present front left SEN36 Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative BASKET TRACK JAM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are e prevented completion of the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON aspirated slide basket transfer Transfer Timeout Any sample in a reservoir is processed The last completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module The Dryer module continues to operate until a slide is ready to exit from the module The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off When you turned the SlideMaker on a basket was in a corner but not at a belt position sensor One of the sensors monitoring the extension and retraction of the cylinder that transfers
27. films were prepared from a normal whole blood specimen using two methods e Automated analysis of the sample using the GENeS SM SlideMaker in the CBC Diff Mode e Manual preparation using the laboratory s current modified wedge technique One hundred cell manual differentials were performed on each of the ten films by a laboratory technologist at the clinical site All smears were read by the same technologist 4 3 4 SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS The table below shows differential results for ten replicate determinations of normal whole blood in K3 EDTA using the two slide preparation methods WBC Differential Precision Normal Whole Blood SlideMaker SlideMaker Manual Parameter Mean 15 Manual Diff Mean Diff 1 SDSD NE 74 1 3 3 71 0 45 LY 19 3 3 6 20 9 4 2 0 47 2 3 6 2 2 6 0 1 5 14 1 4 1 4 BA 0 4 0 7 0 5 1 0 Accuracy SlideMaker accuracy was characterized using normal and abnormal specimens approximately 50 normal 50 abnormal at the clinical site Manual differential results obtained using the laboratory s current smear preparation method were compared to manual differential results obtained using smears prepared by the SlideMaker One hundred cell manual differentials were examined for each method Estimates of agreement were made by pair difference analysis and correlation WEC Differential Accuracy Analysis Modified Wedge Technique vs SlideMaker Population Population Mean Corre
28. including jammed slides and debris from shuttle truck pawls and platen 3 Remove slides including jammed slides and debris from shuttle truck pawls and platen 1 8 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 4 Manually move the platen by gently moving the elevator bar WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 5 Return the full slide cassettes to the input queue a Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you b Place up to four filled slide cassettes one at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher PN 4237212A 7 9 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 6 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides c Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged Latch Checking The Pusher Bars Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts l Ifyou have not already done so open the cover Unlatch 7 10 PN 42372124 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not mo
29. is ON aspirated mechanism the mechanism that advances TE T T Output Queue Is E the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Obstructed Or Sensor pick up a slide to make a Queue module indicate that the cylinder is 2 off the SlideMaker Failed smear the sample is not both extended and retracted at the same 3 Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette used time because Output Queue modules Note Unused samples are e output cassette retracted sensor 4 Manually push the output cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted discarded following reset SEN15 or the output cassette position Completed smears are dried extended sensor SEN16 is blocked 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module and deposited in a slide e SEN15 or SEN16 failed 6 Turn on the SlideMaker basket 7 Ifthe message persists CASSETTE EXTEND TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON Transfer To Output Queue Timeout BH H CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON Lock Sensor Failure B 8 7 40 The SlideMaker stops No new samples are aspirated If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Compl
30. is deposited in a slide basket Printer Temperature the sample is not used i j j j Exceeded Turn Off 3 Completed smears ae dic dand 2 Turn the SlideMaker off wait approximately 30 minutes then turn the 5 SlideMaker on SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket T 3 Ifthe message persists 4 SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 12 7 12 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 11 Printer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER TOP OF FORM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated e Top of form is not within allowable Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 2 m E pul gi in a reservoir is not 1 00 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Not Detected 3 Completed smears are dried and Three consecutive labels not found 2 Turn off the Slidemaker and open the cover deposited in a slide basket during initialization of the Printer 3 Check the top of form sensor and remove any labels stuck on the sensor 4 S
31. it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK PICK POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are When traveling to the pick position the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck Pick is OFF is ON aspirated smear truck ended at a position greater PA l TEE Position Timed t E a 2 Any sample ina reservoir than 0 050 in of the desired position 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket is discarded The first time this occurs the smear truck OPen the cover amp 3 Completed smears are moves to the clearance position and tries WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas dried and deposited in a 494 N If it fails on the second attempt may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material slide basket e 21 generated Handle with care and avoid skin contact ause unknown a 4 SlideMaker stops all 3 Check the slide on the shuttle Discard that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it mechanical activity 4 Close the co
32. limits If you change your room temperature and the problem persists contact your Coulter Representative Is less than 4 C 50 F the SlideMaker status line displays LOW TEMPERATURE Make sure the ambient room temperature of your laboratory is within acceptable limits If you change your room temperature and the problem persists contact your Coulter Representative Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen 7 5 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Testing The Slidemaker Dryer And Heater Procedure 1 Ensure e SlideMaker is ready to make smears GEN S System is either processing or ready to process samples Uc Press This DRYER MOTOR ON DRYER MOTOR OFF HEATER ON HEATER OFF Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press DRYER FUNCTION TEST Select the function you want to test To Turn on the SlideMaker dryer motor Verify that the belt is moving The SlideMaker status line displays DRYER MOTOR ON If the dryer motor fails to turn on check for a jam in the dryer area Turn off the SlideMaker dryer motor Verify that the belt stops moving The SlideMaker status line displays DRYER MOTOR OFF If the dryer motor fails to turn off turn the SlideMaker off and call your Coulter Representative Turn on the SlideMaker heater The SlideMaker status line displays HEATER ON Check the Dryer Temperat
33. minutes b Ifthe SlideMaker will be transported flush the SlideMaker Attention Do not remove the waste pickup tube 2 Remove the diluent and cleaning reagent pickup tubes from their reagent containers and place the tubes in a container of deionized water Note The SlideMaker reagent lines are connected to the same pickup tubes as the GEN S System reagent lines 3 Cycle deionized water through the reagent lines a Press RUN SHUT DOWN MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN SHUT DOWN four times PN 4237212A 5 11 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES SHUTDOWN b Press RUN STARTUP MAIN MENU gt gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS gt gt RUN STARTUP four times Ps 4 Press Pu to turn off the SlideMaker 5 12 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 6 1 CLEANING PROCEDURES Cleaning And Replacing Air Filter Procedure CAUTION Risk of damage to the Power Supply A dirty air filter can cause the Power Supply to overheat Check the filter and clean as needed If a SlideStainer is attached to your SlideMaker call your Coulter Representative for assistance lt l Press 4 E to turn off the SlideMaker 2 Turn off the power WARNING Risk of personal injury A shock hazard exists if the power cord is connected Unplug the primary power cord before performing these procedures 3 Unplug the power cord Remove the filter cover 5 Pinch and pull out
34. not processed 9 If the message persists 5 Completed smears are dried a Turn off the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide b is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENS System basket operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List 6 SlideMaker stops PN 4237212A Call your Coulter Representative 1 55 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 7 Ejector Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR RETRY ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are The slide pusher attempts to dispense a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON aspirated slide twice before generating this error the T TANT TRUE Ejector Retry E Tne slide pusher is leit first attempt at high speed the second at 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Failure retracted low 2 Open the cover pick up a slide to make a may be stuck together due to humidity unlock the cassette smear the sample is not or a broken slide may be preventing a 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station used slide from being dispensed 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism Note Unused samples are e Th
35. persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 63 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 2 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops all 6 5 in Hg vacuum misadjusted Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 12 4 E is OFF is ON mechanical activity Vacuum leak 1 Check the 6 5 in Hg vacuum Pneumatic Supply Monitor 6 5 in Hg a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker card failure A D converter failure or error PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 6 5 in Hg vacuum reading on the screen adjust the 6 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG2 If the message persi
36. require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK NOT DOWN ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are The truck position is checked when the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON aspirated slide is placed on the shuttle This error is E NE Slide Truck Down A Any sample in a reservoir generated if the truck lift down sensor 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Position Error is discarded SEN19 does not indicate the truck lift is 2 Open the cover Completed smears are dried and deposited ina slide basket The SlideMaker stops up e lift cylinder failed e Truck lift down sensor SEN19 failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1
37. slide is broken and is too short to unlock the cassette smear the sample is not push the flag into the slide registered 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station used sensor SEN25 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism Note Unused samples are e flag for SEN25 is stuck 6 Close the cover discarded following reset Z register arm is not forceful 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Any further sample in a enough to prevent the X register arm 8 Reset the SlideMaker reservoir is not processed from pushing the slide past the sensor 9 If the message persists Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops flag spring for SEN25 e The slide registered sensor SEN25 failed a b Turn off the SlideMaker If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 57 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 8 Fluidics Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity At initialization time the table
38. smear the sample is not but a slide cassette is present b Reset the SlideMaker used 2 Ifa full slide cassette is in the Cassette Input Queue module Note Unused samples are a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket discarded following reset b At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE 3 Completed smears are dried to unlock the cassette and deposited in a slide c Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station basket d Reset the SlideMaker 4 SlideMaker stops 3 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative CASSETTE NOT LOCKED SENSOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are A timeout occurred in attempting to locka Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 22 SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON aspirated slide cassette in place for drawing slides n T Not Locked Sensor E Slide cannot be ejected from an unlocked 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 22 pick up a slide to make a slide cassette 2 Turn off the SlideMaker smear the sample is not The locking mechanism did not lock 3 Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station use
39. the dryer motor and heater to ensure they are working properly 7 4 PN 4237212A PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Checking The Dryer Temperature 1 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press DRYER TEMPERATURE The DRYER TEMPERATURE STATUS screen appears as follows Gen S DRYER TEMPERATURE STATUS HEATER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE HOT AIR TEMPERATURE SlideMaker displays heater ambient reference and air temperatures If the difference between the heater and ambient temperatures Exceeds 25 C 68 F the SlideMaker status line displays TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED Make sure the ambient room temperature of your laboratory is within acceptable limits If you change your room temperature and the problem persists contact your Coulter Representative Is less than 19 C 50 F the SlideMaker status line displays LOW TEMPERATURE Make sure the ambient room temperature of your laboratory is within acceptable limits If you change your room temperature and the problem persists contact your Coulter Representative If the difference between the hot air and ambient temperatures Exceeds 12 C 68 F the SlideMaker status line displays TEMPERATURE EXCEEDED Make sure the ambient room temperature of your laboratory is within acceptable
40. the slide baskets from one track to the other is blocked Extension is detected by the corner sensor opposite the slide basket The corner sensors are gt Basket present rear right SEN33 gt Basket present front right SEN34 gt Basket present rear left SEN35 gt Basket present front left SEN36 Retraction is detected by sensors on the cylinders gt crossover home SEN39 gt Right crossover home SEN40 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 SEN36 SEN39 or SEN40 failed 1 2 3 Wait until the dryer belts stop moving Remove any jammed slide baskets Reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 38 7 38 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 Basket Error Messages Continued SLID
41. to reset the alarm SlideMaker High is OFF is ON mechanical activity Loss of vacuum from the pneumatic 1 Check the high unregulated vacuum Vacuum Out Of pump PM1 in the Analytical Station s i Tolerance Or Not Present Power Supply Pneumatic Supply Monitor Vacuum card failure A D converter failure or error a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the high vacuum reading on the screen check for a high vacuum leak 2 Ifthe message persists a urn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 the message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your C
42. until a slide is ready to exit from the module 5 SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON aspirated Track Full H H 2 Any sample in a reservoir is SlideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts Not Possible error at the Workstation e Each of the four corners of the Basket Queue module has a slide basket so a slide basket cannot be transferred from one track to the other e Only one track is moving and the end of that track has a slide basket of these basket or belt position sensors is blocked gt Rear belt position SEN31 gt Front belt position SEN32 gt Basket present rear right SEN33 gt Basket present front right SEN34 gt Basket present rear left SEN35 gt Basket present front left SEN36 e 1 SEN32 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 or SEN36 failed indicating a corner has a slide basket when it does not e The track belts are misaligned basket is not actually at the corner If all four corners are occupied or if the slide basket position at the end of a track is occupied remove the filled slide baskets If the corners of the Basket Queue module are not occupied a Wait until the dryer belts stop moving b Resetthe SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 3 Ifthe message pers
43. 14 Truck Error Messages 7 83 PN 4237212A INTRODUCTION This introductory section contains the following topics e How to use your COULTER 5 System hard copy manuals e About this manual Online Help System Conventions HOW TO USE YOUR COULTER GENeS SYSTEM HARD COPY MANUALS Use the Getting Started booklet to see an overview of the system hardware and software This document comes with your GEN S System Use the Reference manual for in depth information about what the instrument does the methods it uses its specifications and information on installation safety and software options The Reference manual for the GEN S System is included in the online Help system it is available in hard copy by request Use the Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manual to run calibration to clean replace or adjust a component on the instrument and for troubleshooting the instrument This document is made up of procedures from the online Help system it is available in hard copy by request Use the Operator s Guide for the day to day operation of your instrument This document is made up of procedures from the online Help system it includes Startup running controls and samples reviewing data Shutdown and the software on the Analyzer and the Workstation This document is available in hard copy by request Use the SlideMaker Operator s Guide for in depth information about what the SlideMaker does the methods it uses it
44. 2 5 INSTALLATION INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS 2 6 PN 4237212A 3 1 PN 4237212A OPERATION PRINCIPLES SLIDE AND SAMPLE FLOW Slide Request The SlideMaker makes blood smears based on the criteria and rules set up for the sample on the Workstation You the operator can also request a slide for a particular sample prior to running the sample by using the Make Slide field on the Add Test window Slide Preparation You load at least one slide cassette containing clean slides into the Slide Ejector module A mechanism pushes the cassette to the front of this module Two prongs called pawls push a slide out of the cassette Grippers hold the slide on the smear truck that carries the slide to the shuttle Sample Aspiration The GEN S System aspirates sample from the specimen tube The GEN S System uses the first sample aspiration for analysis The GEN S System makes a second aspiration of 250 uL of sample from the vent side of the needle for the SlideMaker If a partial aspiration is detected on the first sample aspiration no second aspiration occurs Regulated vacuum pulls the sample into one of two coiled sample reservoirs An air bubble is inserted into the middle of the sample before it goes into the sample reservoir While in the sample reservoir the system moves the sample back and forth to keep it mixed The aspiration lines are rinsed and dried before the GEN S System finishes its count cycle Sample mixing at the SlideMaker end
45. 6 13 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 5 Place the new roll a Place the supply and the take up rolls on their retainer spools b Close the clip on the label supply 6 14 PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Note The SlideMaker contains an arrow path to show the proper direction to thread the label tape c Thread the label tape through the form sensor through the printer head and around the two label tension bars NA N 5559 4 j Tension bars VS Printhead 6 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides c Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged Pd 7 Press 4 E to turn on the SlideMaker Print some test labels to ensure the new label roll is working properlyTurn on the power Latch PN 4237212A 6 15 l6 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Replacing The SlideMaker Printer Ribbon Procedure 1 Note Replacing the printer ribbon is necessary after using approximately four rolls of labels P 1 Press 4 an to turn off the SlideMaker 2 Unlatch the front cover and raise it up completely 3 Remove the old printer ribbon 6 16 PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES IMPORTANT Risk of breakage The ribbon connecting the supply roll and take up roll can break if you pull it
46. A Table 7 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Continued TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES TROUBLESHOOTING RECOVERY SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION View Error Alar Screen Message m Log Message and Icons on Command Center WARNING RESET PRESSED Yes Reset button pressed N A N A The reset request is held pending until the end of the current cycle or until 120 seconds have elapsed since the last aspiration During the pending state the reset request message is displayed and the reset light is lit When the reset command is executed the message is removed and the reset light goes out Operator pressed reset button No action necessary PN 4237212A 1 35 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 Basket Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET ALL BASKETS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are After a slide is deposited in a slide basket Note Press any key the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker No is OFF is ON aspirated M the slide baskets arg advanced the slide baskets are full replace the baskets with empty baskets Empty Basket 2 Any sample areservoir is for the next slide Not detecting an open Available process
47. AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated No response from the Analytical Station 1 Check the Analytical Station is working correctly If necessary reset the TIMEOUT SlideMaker To is OFF is ON 2 If this error occurred after a Analyzer Analytical Station E S sample was ready to be 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is Communication dispensed onto the slide a deposited in a slide basket then reset the SlideMaker uc H smear is made for that sample 3 Ifthe message still persists 3 Anyother sample in a reservoir a Turn off the SlideMaker is discarded b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENS System 4 Completed smears are dried operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List and deposited in a slide basket C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION FLASH MEMORY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops A fatal error Erase error write error or verify memory Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker FLASH is OFF is ON occurred during error when placing parameters in the flash 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 224 E i 1 a 2 If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Failure FATAL bak Samples that require slides appear the Slide List ERROR information Service mode changes to the flash memory contents WARNING Risk of c
48. COULTER GEN S SM SlideMaker Operator s Guide PN 4237212A September 1998 COULTER CORPORATION Miami Florida 33196 READ ALL PRODUCT MANUALS AND CONSULT WITH COULTER TRAINED PERSONNEL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE INSTRUMENT HAZARDS AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS AND LIMITATIONS WARNINGS CAUTIONS and IMPORTANTS alert you as follows WARNING Might cause injury CAUTION Might cause damage to the instrument IMPORTANT Might cause misleading results CAUTION System integrity might be compromised and operational failures might occur if e This equipment is used in a manner other than specified Operate the instrument as instructed in the Product Manuals e You introduce software that is not authorized by Coulter into your computer Only operate your system s computer with software authorized by Coulter e You install software that is not an original copyrighted version Only use software that is an original copyrighted version to prevent virus contamination Coulter Corporation urges its customers to comply with all national health and safety standards such as the use of barrier protection This may include but it is not limited to protective eyewear gloves and suitable laboratory attire when operating or maintaining this or any other automated laboratory analyzer WARNING Risk of operator injury if all covers are not secured in place prior to instrument operation or you attempt to replace a p
49. Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER NO COMMUNICATION No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 new samples are aspirated No response from the Label Printer module 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Label Printer is OFF is ON 2 fasample s label is not printed or handshake signals are absent for too 2 the SlideMaker off and then on 421 the sample is not used long 3 Ifthe message persists 2 7 3 Completed smears are dried and a Turm off the SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER OUT OF LABELS Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected two Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm d 2 Any sample ina reservoiris Successive missing labels i until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Printer Out processed to smear label roll is empty 2 Open the cover and check the label roll Refer to the Online T NN 2 Help For The ok id des e Ifthe label roll is missing a few labels move the label dispense
50. DICS If this error appears when the RUN SHUT DOWN reagent tank is pulling cleaning M agent 4 Ifthe message persists call your Coulter Representative e operations except shutdown continue normally e Shutdown cannot be done until the reagent tank can fill with cleaning agent REAGENT WASTE FULL No SlideMaker Log N A 1 No new samples are Analytical Station detected full waste Replace the waste container at the Analytical Station Follow the Replacing Waste Analytical Station aspirated container Container procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on Waste Full Empty Or Replace Waste Container 2 sample in a reservoir is processed to a smear 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 SlideMaker is ready the Analytical Station 7 74 7 74 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 13 Shuttle Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Alar Screen Message m Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action SHUTTLE CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all mechanical At initialization either the shuttle has never Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Shuttle is OFF is ON activity except for Service mode been calibrated a new flash memory chip 1 Reset t
51. EMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET COVER OPEN SENSOR 54 No SlideMaker Log If in the Service mode the 1 Operator opened the basket cover or Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Basket SlideMaker continues operating left the basket cover open 1 If the cover appears closed open the cover and close it again Cover Open Sensor normally 2 Basket cover interlock SEN54 is AN S INE EIS 7 54 Close Cover If in the Normal mode obstructed or malfunctioning ESSE UNE Disp el Press RESET Button Basket Queue module 3 If the message persists To Resume continues operating but at a a Ensure SEN54 is unobstructed slow speed b Close the cover e All other operations continue 4 Ifthe message still persists call your Coulter Representative normally PN 4237212A 1 39 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 3 Cassette Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE CYLINDER SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are The sensors for the output cassette transfer Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Cassette is OFF
52. MAIN MENU screen 7 30 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING v SOFTWARE 3 Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS 4 Press SYSTEM SETTINGS The SYSTEM SETTINGS screen appears as follows Gen S SYSTEM SETTINGS SOFTWARE A VERSION SOFTWARE B VERSION TABLE A VERSION pom TABLE B VERSION PRINTER REVISION aris SLIDE COUNTER yid odd CYCLE COUNTER CR UNIT SERIAL NUMBER SINT e SlideMaker software version for each microprocessor e SlideMaker table versions for fluidics and screen display e SlideMaker printer revision Slide counter initialized to one increments by one for each slide prepared cannot be reset Cycle counter initialized to one increments by one each blood that is aspirated cannot be reset Unit serial number from Workstation Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Viewing Slidemaker Errors On The Slidemaker Procedure Note The SlideMaker stores the last 10 messages in a log on the SlideMaker The SlideMaker also sends all SlideMaker messages to the Workstation The Workstation stores the messages in the SlideMaker history log l Ensure SlideMaker is either making or ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples 2 Press VIEW ERROR on the RUN MODE screen The screen title changes to ERROR DISPLAY and the SlideMaker status line displays the last SlideMaker error message t
53. MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Unlocking A Slide Cassette Procedure 1 4237212A Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 1 23 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING LABEL PRINTING 3 Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press UNLOCK CASSETTE The SlideMaker status line displays UNLOCKING CASSETTE while it releases the cassette or as it releases the cassette When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen 1 4 LABEL PRINTING Testing Label Printing Procedure l Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 2 Press SPECIAL CYCLES 3 Press PRINT LABEL The SlideMaker status line displays PRINTING LABEL while Dummy label the SlideMaker testing label is printing Discard 00001048 The SlideMaker prints test data on labels applies the labels to slides and deposits the slides in slide baskets When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 5 Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Saving Printer Label Intensity As Default Procedure 1 Ensure 1 24 PN 4237212 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING LABEL PRINTING
54. Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c Ifnecessary check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together d Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide e Check the last slide cassette from the output queue and remove any jammed slides Remove slides including jammed slides and debris from shuttle truck and pawls Manually move the truck by gently turning its gear on the right side of the instrument Make sure to move the truck all the way along its path PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDE BASKET CASSETTE 5 Ifyou suspect a vacuum problem debris may exist on the truck or on the slide Use a lint free tissue to wipe the truck and remove any debris 7 3 SLIDE BASKET CASSETTE Advancing A Slide Basket Procedure 1 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press ADVANCE BASKET The SlideMaker advances a slide basket one basket position The SlideMaker status line displays ADVANCING BASKET during operation then READY Note Once a basket has advanced to the slide loading position do not manually remove it from this position You can advance the basket if necessary but do not manually remove a basket from the slide loading position Press EXIT to return to the MAIN
55. Output Queue 1 7 Ejector 1 7 Truck 1 8 Shuttle 1 8 Dispense Module 1 9 Pusher Bars 1 9 Dryer 1 10 Platen and Elevator 1 10 Basket Queue 1 10 Label Printer 1 11 Printer Ribbon 1 11 GEN S Needle 1 12 14 REAGENTS 1 12 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 21 DELIVERY INSPECTION 2 1 PN 4237212A iii CONTENTS 2 2 2 3 2 4 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS HARDWARE 2 1 Space and Accessibility 2 1 Electrical Input 2 2 Ambient Temperature and Humidity 2 2 Air Conditioning 2 2 Ventilation 2 3 Drainage 2 3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE 2 3 INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS 2 4 Fluid Pressure and Vacuum Connections 2 4 Power and Signal Cables 2 5 OPERATION PRINCIPLES 3 1 3 1 3 2 SLIDE AND SAMPLE FLOW 3 1 Slide Request 3 1 Slide Preparation 3 1 Sample Aspiration 3 1 Slide Labeling 3 1 Sample Dispensing 3 1 Smear Production 3 1 Smear Drying 3 2 Basket Filling and Unloading 3 2 Next Sample 3 2 CHOOSING SLIDES 3 2 Storage And Handling 3 2 SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS 4 1 4 1 4 2 4 3 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS 4 1 Dimensions 4 1 Power 4 1 Recommended Reagents 4 1 Sample Volume 4 1 SLIDE SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 Slide Dimensions 4 2 PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS 4 3 Performance Characteristics 4 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES 5 1 5 1 5 2 SLIDEMAKER SCREENS 5 1 Main Menu Screen 5 1 Run Mode Screen 5 2 SLIDEMAKER SETUP 5 2 Setting Up SlideMaker 5 2 Ensu
56. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Replacing Slidemaker Fuses Procedure 1 Ifthe spill or broken slide is inside the SlideMaker 2 Press 4 4 to turn off the SlideMaker 3 Turn off the power WARNING Risk of personal injury A shock hazard exists if the power cord is connected Unplug the primary power cord before performing these procedures 4 Unplug the power cord PN 4237212A 6 11 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CAUTION Risk of fire hazard If you replace a fuse with a new fuse of a different type or rating a fire can occur For protection against fire hazard replace fuses with those of the same type and rating only 5 Unscrew the threaded fuse cap and pull it out of its hole 6 Remove the fuse from the cap and inspect it If the fuse is burned out replace it with a new one with the same type and rating 7 Plug in the power cord 8 Turn on the power a 9 Press aa to turn on the SlideMaker 6 12 PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES Replacing The SlideMaker Label Roll Procedure a 1 Press 4 to turn off the SlideMaker 2 Unlatch the front cover and raise it up completely Unlatch 3 Remove the empty roll a Open the clip on the label supply b Remove the empty supply roll and the full take up roll 4 Open the package that contains the new supply roll and take up roll PN 4237212A
57. S Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are The platen elevator up sensor SEN44 or the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Elevator is OFF is ON aspirated platen elevator down sensor SEN45 1 Sensors Failure 2 Any sample areservoir is indicate that the elevator is both at its p processed highpoint and at its low point at the same WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous 3 Thelast completed smear is time because material Handle with care and avoid skin contact SEN44 or SEN45 is blocked d LU Mice ee 2 Check SEN44 and SEN45 for blockage 4 TheSlideMaker stops all 3 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen mechanical activity and the and place the slides in a basket for staining Dryer module heater is Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides turned off 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF t
58. SlideMaker Truck Sensor Failure 7 85 SlideMaker Truck Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Sensor 3 7 89 SlideMaker Truck Wick Position Timeout 7 89 SlideMaker Vacuum Accumulator Full Of Liquid 7 71 SlideMaker No Empty Basket Available 7 37 SlideMaker Slide Fell From Platen 7 54 SlideMaker Transfer Of Basket Between Belts Not Possible 7 39 Smear Drying 3 2 Smear Production 3 1 Space and Accessibility 2 1 specifications 4 1 power 4 1 reagents 4 1 sample volume 4 1 slide 4 2 specimen condition 5 11 starting up the SlideMaker 5 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 PN 4237212A INDEX T testing label printing 7 24 testing the slidemaker display 7 29 testing the slidemaker dryer and heater 7 6 7 30 testing the slidemaker keypad 7 29 This Is A Waning Only A Slide Entered The Dryer Area And Has Not Made It Out Of The Dryer 7 59 troubleshooting advancing a slide basket 7 23 checking pneumatic power supplies 7 28 checking the dryer 7 2 checking the dryer temperature 7 5 checking the platen and elevator 7 7 checking the pusher bars 7 10 checking the shuttle 7 13 checking the slide cassette 7 17 checking the slide ejector module 7 18 checking the truck 7 21 decreasing slidemaker printer label intensity 7 25 draining the slidemaker 7 26 hardware 7 28 increasing slidemaker printer label intensity 7 26 label printing 7 24 overview 7 1 priming reagent reservoirs 7 28 priming backwashing slidemaker 7 27 reagents a
59. SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity servo forward limit sensor was reached 1 Reset the SlideMaker Sensor Failure Reset the other sensor also indicated it was 2 Ith E the SlideMaker blocked probably indicating the message persists e Servo reverse limit sensor SENT a Turn off the SlideMaker failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation e Servo forward limit sensor SEN2 Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List failed C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK NOT UP ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 new samples The truck position is checked after the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON aspirated slide is placed on the shuttle This error is m Slide Truck Up E 2 Any sample ina reservoir Generated if the truck lift up sensor 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Position Failure e demei SEN18 does no indicate the truck liftis 22 Open the cover 3 Completed smears are me WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain dried and deposited ina e lift cylinder failed prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin slide basket e Truck lift up sensor SEN18 failed contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if
60. Virus HIV and Hepatitis B HBV To make an acceptable cleaning bleach solution mix Four parts water One part high quality fragrance free bleach 5 sodium hypochlorite available chlorine 2 Pull out the catch tray you want to clean PN 4237212A 6 5 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES 6 6 Clean up solid materials first by mechanical means tongs or a brush and place the materials into a biomedical waste container Clean up any spilled blood with paper towels and place into a biomedical waste container Clean the catch tray with bleach solution Visually inspect the area where you removed the catch tray Slides can fall behind and off the catch tray If necessary remove any slides or debris by mechanical means tongs or a brush and place the slides or debris into a biomedical waste container Return the cleaned tray to its original position PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES Cleaning The Dispense Probe And Rinse Cup CAUTION Possible biohazardous condition Handle with care Avoid skin puncture Dispose of all contaminated disposable cleaning materials and broken slides sharps in accordance with your local regulations and acceptable laboratory practices Use a cleaning solution capable of inactivating the Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV and Hepatitis B HBV To make an acceptable cleaning bleach solution mix Fou
61. able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 68 1 68 PN 4237212A Table 7 10 Power Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 15V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all e Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Repo A 25 5 5 mechanical activity e A D converter error Tolerance Or Not 2 Open the cover Present Off On WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas SlideMaker may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and
62. absence of smears both surfaces The precleaned slides are free of all traces of moisture cloudiness detergent and oily waxy or syrupy film Boiling and Solubility The slides show no evidence of fogging chipping cracking or formation of pink color when tested as specified in section 4 4 2 and 4 4 3 of NNN S 450B Ribbon Specifications Width 1 00 0 005 in Length Sufficient to print at least 5 000 labels Type Thermal transfer 7 1 microns max thick carbon pigment with resin binder PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS The performance characteristics for this instrument apply only to an instrument that has been properly maintained as indicated in the COULTER 5 System documentation The following performance characteristics identify the quality of blood smears produced by the SlideMaker Precision and accuracy of blood smears prepared by the SlideMaker were evaluated at a clinical site as compared to the laboratory routine smear preparation method a modified wedge technique Note It is recognized that the manual microscopic reference method depends on human expertise and can be influenced by the subjective nature of the test The subjective nature of the reference method should be remembered when making comparisons with the automated technique or other microscopic techniques Re Performance Characteristics Precision Precision was measured through replicate testing at the clinical site Ten 10 blood
63. and completely dries the slides 4 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative 1 53 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Er
64. art without carefully reading the replacement instructions Do not attempt to replace any component until you carefully read the instructions for replacing the component IMPORTANT If you purchased this product from anyone other than Coulter or an authorized Coulter distributor and if it is not presently under a Coulter service maintenance agreement Coulter cannot guarantee that the product is fitted with the most current mandatory engineering revisions or that you will receive the most current information bulletins concerning the product If you purchased this product from a third party and would like further information concerning this topic call your Coulter Representative Initial Issue 9 98 GENeS Software version 2B This document applies to the latest software listed and higher versions When a subsequent software version changes the information in this document a new issue will be released PN 4237212A REVISION STATUS ji PN 4237212A CONTENTS m REVISION STATUS i CONTENTS iii INTRODUCTION vii HOW TO USE YOUR COULTER GEN S M SYSTEM HARD COPY MANUALS vii ABOUT THIS MANUAL vii ONLINE HELP SYSTEM viii CONVENTIONS viii 1 USE AND FUNCTION 1 1 11 INTENDED USE 1 1 12 METHOD HISTORY 1 2 13 SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 2 Slidemaker Front View 1 2 Slidemaker Screen 1 3 Power On off 1 3 Reset Switch 1 3 Regulators 1 4 Vacuum Accumulator 1 5 Catch Tray 1 5 Slide Cassette 1 6 Input Queue 1 6
65. assette Output Queue module indicate that the mechanism is extended and retracted at the same time because cassette transfer home sensor SENS or the cassette transit sensor SEN30 is blocked e SEN8 or SEN30 failed 1 If the Cassette Output Queue module is full a Remove the empty slide cassettes b Resetthe SlideMaker to resume normal operation 2 Ifthe Cassette Output Queue module is not full a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket b Resetthe SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message persists a urn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Turn off the SlideMaker 3 Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output Queue modules 4 Manually push the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted position 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 6 Turn on the SlideMaker 7 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on th
66. ation NO neW samples 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide the Dryer module is Completed smears are dried deposited in a slide basket then reset the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket Ae 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION PC TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are aspirated 1 No response from the Workstation Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm jo is OFF is ON Any sample in a reservoir is 2 Handshake signals absent when 1 Check if the Workstation is working correctly If necessary shutdown and e discarded information is required restart the Workstation Tieme e Completed smears are dried 2 If the message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is and deposited in a slide basket deposited in a slide basket then reset the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION PROC A B Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are aspirated Unrecognizable or unexpected messages Note Pr
67. ation If the Operation is not completed within the allocated time a timeout error occurs This could indicate the servo motor e Slipped e Failed 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 81 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK VACUUM SENSOR 3 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples smear truck is not properly Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SURMA EU E aspirated
68. be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 62 7 62 PN 4237212A Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 1 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops all 17 5 in Hg vacuum misadjusted Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm ue LN A is OFF is ON mechanical activity Vacuum leak Pneumatic Supply Monitor 17 5 in a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker Hg card failure A D converter failure or error PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 17 5 in Hg vacuum reading on the screen adjust the 17 5 in Hg vacuum regulator REG1 C If the message persists check for a vacuum leak 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still
69. bel intensity as the new default press SAVE PRINTER LABEL INTENSITY Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen REAGENTS AND REAGENT RESERVOIRS Draining The Slidemaker Procedure 1 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS PN 4237212A PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING REAGENTS AND REAGENT RESERVOIRS 4 Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS CAUTION Risk of contamination Do not operate the Instrument if the waste level sensor is disconnected and waste is being dropped into the waste container The waste container contains biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 5 Press DRAIN SYSTEM The SlideMaker status line displays DRAINING SYSTEM while the SlideMaker e Drains its waste chamber into the GENeS System waste container Lowers its dispense probe into the rinse cup e Drains the diluent reservoir Dries the aspiration line When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Rinsing The Slidemaker Vacuum Accumulator Procedure l Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears e GEN S System is ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU scr
70. ceive dried smear slides from the Dryer module and insert the slides into slide baskets in the Basket Queue module Basket Queue Rear The basket queue moves the slide track baskets from the rear input track to the front output track Note Once a basket has advanced to the slide loading position under the platen do not manually remove it from this position You can advance the basket if necessary but do not manually remove a basket from the slide loading position 1 10 PN 4237212A USE AND FUNCTION 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Label Printer The SlideMaker contains a dedicated label printer that prints labels and applies the labels to the slides The printer ribbon is used to print the barcodes on the labels PN 4237212A 1 11 USE AND FUNCTION REAGENTS GENeS Needle When your Coulter Representative installs your SlideMaker minor changes to the GEN S Needle module are required This graphic illustrates the proper needle configuration 1 4 REAGENTS The SlideMaker uses the diluent and cleaning agent from the GEN S System 1 12 PN 4237212A INSTALLATION 2 1 DELIVERY INSPECTION CAUTION Possible system damage can occur if you uncrate the instrument install it or set it up Keep the instrument in its packaging until your Coulter Representative uncrates it for installation and setup Your instrument is tested before it is shipped from the factory International symbols and special handling in
71. d the slide cassette in place 4 Turn on the SlideMaker Note Unused samples are e cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 5 If the message persists discarded following reset failed a Turn off the SlideMaker 3 Completed smears are dried b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation and deposited in a slide Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List basket C Call your Coulter Representative 4 SlideMaker stops PN 4237212A 7 41 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE OUTPUT QUEUE FULL Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples The output cassette transfer mechanism Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm CASSETTE RETRACT TIMEOUT CASSETTE TRANSFER SENSORS SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Full SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Cassette Transfer Retract Timeout SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Cassette Transfer Sensor Failure If AutoStop If AutoStop is OFF is ON If AutoStop If AutoStop is OFF is ON 1 1 aspirated If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Completed smears are dried and deposited in a s
72. d a platen There grippers hold the slide as the platen rotates to a vertical position The platen lowers the slide and places it in an opening in the basket directly below When a basket is full it moves along a transport belt to a position where you can unload the basket After unloading the basket you must inspect the slides Make sure the ID on the label is readable If multiple slides exist with the same ID on the label check the slide date and time of analysis for unique identification Discard any slides that do not have labels or do not meet standard NCCLS slide characteristics 5 Next Sample To maintain optimum throughput until the current sample is dispensed the next aspirated sample goes to the second sample reservoir where it is mixed until needed CHOOSING SLIDES COULTER requires that you use the slides developed especially for the COULTER SlideMaker COULTER slides have many features that will help ensure system reliablity The frosted areas prevent multiple slide adhesion while the finely ground edges and cleanliness are important for consistent smear quality Storage And Handling IMPORTANT Improper slide handling can cause misleading results In addition to following good laboratory practices the operator must be trained in the proper handling of slides Use the following guidelines for storing slides to minimize the risk of moisture contamination Slides should be e Rotated in storage e Kept off concrete
73. deMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER PROCESSOR A Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON mechanical activity Processor A VPP E un 1 Turn off the SlideMaker Failure Turn Off On m WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas SlideMaker e may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 2 Open the cover 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative POWER PROCESSOR B Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON mechanical activity Processor B VPP Failure Turn Off On SlideMa
74. dule did not extend in time or the sensor did not detect its extension because e The cylinder CL7 failed output cassette extended sensor SEN16 failed Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 2 3 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output Queue modules Manually push the output cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted position Put a full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 43 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 4 Communication Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION ANALYZER BUSY Yes SlideMaker Log 1 The SlideMaker waits until the The operator requested an operation Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports em Analytical Station is idleto retry requiring the Analytical Station to be in the Analytical de Not E t
75. dy to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press DRYER FUNCTION TEST Select the function you want to test Press This To DRYER MOTOR ON Turn on the SlideMaker dryer motor Verify that the belt is moving The SlideMaker status line displays DRYER MOTOR ON If the dryer motor fails to turn on check for a jam in the dryer area DRYER MOTOR OFF Turn off the SlideMaker dryer motor Verify that the belt stops moving The SlideMaker status line displays DRYER MOTOR OFF If the dryer motor fails to turn off turn the SlideMaker off and call your Coulter Representative HEATER ON Turn on the SlideMaker heater The SlideMaker status line displays HEATER ON Check the Dryer Temperature screen to verify heater temperatures If the heater fails to turn on turn the SlideMaker off and call your Coulter Representative HEATER OFF Turn off the SlideMaker heater The SlideMaker status line displays HEATER OFF Check the Dryer Temperature screen to verify heater temperatures If the heater fails to turn off turn the SlideMaker off and call your Coulter Representative 6 Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 7 Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen wu ches Cait 7 7 SOFTWARE Viewing Slidemaker Settings Procedure l Ensure SlideMaker is either making or ready to make smears GEN S System is either processing or ready to process samples 2 Press EXIT to access the
76. e 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative POWER 5V SUPPLY No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop e fthe5 V supply is out of e Power supply failure or short circuit 1 Turn off the SlideMaker Note If event severe this SlideMaker 5V Supply is OFF is ON tolerance but gt 4 5 V e A D converter failure 2 Open the cover message may not appear Out Of Tolerance Or minimum reset threshold Not Present Turn the SlideMaker stops all WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas Oft On SlideMaker mechanical activity and may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material displays a message If the 5 V supply is less than the minimum reset thresholds the SlideMaker presents no signs of Operation to the operator Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message
77. e Output Queue modules Manually push the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted position Put a full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Ses 69 S L Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Turn on the SlideMaker If the message persists a urn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE LOCKED SENSOR 21 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are A timeout occurred in attempting to unlock Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Cassette is OFF is ON aspirated th
78. e You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 37 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 2 Basket Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET MOVE TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop AutoStop No new samples are The slide basket exceeded the maximum Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON aspirated time allotted to finish its motion This could 1 Inspect both tracks in the Basket Queue module for obstructions Move Timeout Any sample in a reservoir is indicate E Dee Sg ee ur ROCA e processed e obstruction in the Basket Queue WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas The last completed smear is module may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material transferred to the Dryer e Stepper motor or MF4 failed Handle with care and avoid skin contact reti l e of these basket or belt position 2 Qpen the cover and inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide The Dryer module continues sensors failed 2 and retrieve if possible 5 Rear belt position 5 31 3 Close the
79. e SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Turn off the SlideMaker 3 Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassette Output Queue modules 4 Manually push the upper cassette transfer mechanism back to the retracted position 5 Puta full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 6 Turn on the SlideMaker 7 Ifthe message persists a urn off the SlideMaker b is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative 7 42 7 42 PN 4237212A Table 7 3 Cassette Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action CASSETTE TRANSFER TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Cassette Cylinder Did Not Retract On Time 1 No new samples are aspirated If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops The cylinder in the output cassette transfer mechanism the mechanism that advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output Queue mo
80. e probe must be up for the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Dispense is OFF is ON aspirated shuttle to bring a slide to the dispense Probe Not Up Sensor E 11 DISPENSE SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop AutoStop SlideMaker Dispense is OFF is ON Probe Sensor Failure Any sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops No new samples are aspirated Any sample in a reservoir is not processed Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops position The dispense probe is not up at the correct time in the cycle or the sensor did not detect the probe is up because dispense probe is stuck The mechanism that lifts the dispense probe is not receiving sufficient pressure e The probe up sensor SEN11 failed The probe up sensor SEN11 and the probe down sensor SEN12 indicate the dispense probe is both up and down at the same time because SEN11 or SEN12 is blocked e SEN11 or SEN12 failed 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or ha
81. e shuttle and discard that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Checkthe smear truck for a slide a If the smear truck is holding a slide 1 Turn off the SlideMaker The smear truck drops the slide 2 Retrieve the fallen slide 3 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker b Ifthe smear truck is empty close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 1 80 1 80 PN 4237212A Table 7 14 Truck Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK REVERSE SENSOR 1 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all At servo initialization Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity e Servo is jammed or binding 1 Reset the SlideMaker Reverse Motion Encoder failed 9 If th f Sensor 1 Reset the the message persist SlideMaker Servo motor failed a Turn off the SlideMaker Servo reverse limit sensor SEN1 b If AutoStop is ON turn
82. e slide cassette at the slide ejection TS Er n Locked Sensor 21 E eer station A locked empty slide cassette 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket pick up a slide to make a cannot be transferred to the Cassette Output 2 off the SlideMaker smear the sample is not Queue module 3 Remove and reinstall the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station used e locking mechanism did not unlock 4 on the SlideMaker Note Unused samples are the slide cassette 5 If the message persists discarded following reset cassette locked sensor SEN21 a Turn off the SlideMaker 3 Completed smears are dried failed b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation and deposited in a slide Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List basket C Call your Coulter Representative 4 SlideMaker stops CASSETTE NO CASSETTE Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples slide cassette is available at the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm If No Cassette Is aspirated Cassette Input Queue module 1 If the Cassette Input Queue module is empty Present In The Input E 2 If the smear truck cannot cassette present sensor SEN26 Queue Then Add H pick up a slide to make a indicates no slide cassette is present a Place a full slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Loaded Cassette
83. e slide pusher extended sensor 6 Close the cover discarded following reset 5 24 is blocked or failed 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Any further sample ina 8 Reset the SlideMaker reservoir is not processed 9 Ifthe message persists Completed smears are dried a Turn off the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENS System basket operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List The SlideMaker stops C Call your Coulter Representative EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are The slide pusher retracted sensor SEN23 Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reports is OFF is ON aspirated and the slide pusher extended sensor D ea Slide Ejector Sensor E The slide pusher is left in the SEN24 indicate that the slide pusher is both 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Failure last known good position retracted and extended because 2 the cover pick up a slide to make a SEN23 or the slide pusher extended unlock the cassette smear the sample is not sensor SEN24 is blocked 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station used e 5 23 or SEN24 failed 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism Note Unused samples are 6 Close the cover discarded followin
84. e the shuttle vacuum supply solenoid is defective WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle remove the slide If the slide is a labeled smear set it aside for staining Carefully wipe the shuttle with a lint free tissue Remove any fallen slides Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative me 1 16 1 16 PN 4237212A Table 7 14 Truck Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK CALIBRATE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all The servo calibration values for the pick Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity except and wick locations are missing at 1 Reset the SlideMaker Calibration Required when the Service mode initialization 3 E Reset the SlideMaker T 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker
85. ed position after testing all the basket 2 Reset the SlideMaker 3 last completed smear is POSitions could indicate If the message persists transferred to the Dryer e All the slide baskets are full a Turn off the SlideMaker module basket index sensor SEN37 is not b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System 4 The Dryer module continues working correctly operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List to operate until a slide is WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas ready to exit from the may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material module Handle with care and avoid skin contact 5 SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module heater is Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for turned off staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide and retrieve if possible e Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative BASKET CORNERS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are Note This condition can also generate a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm processed 3 Thelast completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 Dryer module continues to operate
86. ee consecutive samples 1 new samples are le a Ensure the last three specimen tubes had enough blood The aspirated m SlideMaker needs 250 pL 2 Completed smears are dried b If there is sufficient blood the specimen tubes clean the The fluid detector failed r failed 3 The SlideMaker st d AS 3 id failed 1 From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE i jp n angan S0 enoigital ec FLUIDICS RUN SHUT DOWN to flush the lines with cleaning Workstation age 2 From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN START UP to rinse the lines with diluent 3 Resume normal operation If the message persists a Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket b Turn off the SlideMaker c If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List d Call your Coulter Representative DISPENSE PROBE NOT DOWN SEN 12 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples The dispense probe must be down to Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Dispense is OFF is ON aspirated discard the front part of the blood to TU Probe Not Down E 2 Any sample reservoir is deposit a drop on the slide and to 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide bask
87. een Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS Press RINSE VACUUM ACCUMULATOR The SlideMaker status line displays RINSING VACUUM ACCUMULATOR while the SlideMaker drains the vacuum accumulator into the GEN S waste container and rinses the vacuum accumulator VR WN When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Priming backwashing Slidemaker Procedure l Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears e GEN S System is ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS 1 21 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING HARDWARE 7 6 7 28 Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS Press PRIME SYSTEM The SlideMaker status line displays BACKWASHING while the SlideMaker backwashes the sample lines and rinses the rinse trough When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Priming Reagent Reservoirs Procedure Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS Press PRIME REAGENT RESERVOIRS The SlideMaker status line displays PRIMING REAGENT RESERVOIRS while
88. en glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 61 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS 30 PSI SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops all e 30 psi out of range either loss of Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker 30 PSI E is OFF is ON mechanical activity pressure or excessive pressure from Check the 30 psi Out Of Range Or Not the pneumatic pump PM1 in the Present Tur
89. er Did Not Retract On Time 7 46 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Full 7 45 SlideMaker Cassette Output Queue Is Obstructed Or Sensor Failed 7 42 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer Retract Timeout 7 45 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer Sensor Failure 7 46 SlideMaker Cassette Transfer To Output Queue Timeout 7 42 Slidemaker Communication Problem 7 33 SlideMaker Did Not Respond 7 33 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Not Down Sensor 12 7 50 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Not Up Sensor 11 7 51 SlideMaker Dispense Probe Sensor Failure 7 51 Slidemaker Download Successful 7 33 SlideMaker Download Unsuccessful 7 33 SlideMaker Dryer Temperature Too High 7 53 Sl S SI SI o o o S S 5 5 5 5 5 5 S 5 ideMaker Dryer Temperature Too Low 7 53 ideMaker Elevator Platen Timeout 7 57 ideMaker Elevator Sensors Failure 7 56 ideMaher FLASH MEMORY Communication Failure 7 48 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 1 Failure 7 63 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 2 Failure 7 63 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 3 Failure 7 64 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 4 Failure 7 64 SlideMaher Fluid Detector 5 Failure 7 64 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 6 Failure 7 65 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 7 Failure 7 65 SlideMaker Fluid Detector 8 Failure 7 65 SlideMaker Fluid Detector Calibration Is Required 7 63 SlideMaker High Vacuum Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 70 SlideMaker Incomplete Aspiration 7 50 SlideMaker Inter Processor Communicatio
90. er processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press UNLOCK CASSETTE The SlideMaker status line displays UNLOCKING CASSETTE while it releases the cassette or as it releases the cassette When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line 5 Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Loading Baskets Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts PN 4237212A Open the plastic basket cover on the SlideMaker Hold the needed basket with two fingers one finger on each end of the basket Place the empty basket in one of the empty positions on the conveyor belt Position the basket in between two white uprights on the belt Load up to six baskets in the allowable positions on the conveyor belt Close the plastic basket cover on the SlideMaker 9 9 5 OPERATING PROCEDURES CHECKING SMEAR QUALITY Unloading Baskets Procedure The edges of the glass slides are sharp They can cause cuts Place your fingers only at the ends of the basket when unloading baskets with slides 1 Open the plastic basket cover on the SlideMaker Note Once a basket has advanced to the slide loading position do not manually remove it from this position You can advance the basket if necessary but do
91. es and provides buttons and screens for you to interface with the SlideMaker Power On off This button is illuminated when the SlideMaker power is on When you press this button the power to the SlideMaker turns OFF This button is not illuminated when the SlideMaker power is off When you press this button the power to the SlideMaker turns ON Reset Switch 7 The reset switch is illuminated when a the SlideMaker is processing slides Bec When you press this switch the SlideMaker immediately initiates a reset cycle PN 4237212A 1 3 USE AND FUNCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Regulators The regulators adjust the vacuum and pressure in the SlideMaker Regulator 1 REGI or VACI adjusts 17 5 Hg vacuum and Regulator 2 REG2 or VAC2 adjusts 6 5 Hg vacuum The other regulator adjusts the 5 psi pressure Regulator 1 Regulator 2 1 4 PN 4237212A USE AND FUNCTION 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Vacuum Accumulator Catch Tray PN 4237212A 1 5 USE AND FUNCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS 1 6 Slide Cassette Input Queue The cassette input queue moves filled slide cassettes into position for retrieval of the slides Once the slide cassette is empty it is moved to the output queue PN 4237212A USE AND FUNCTION 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Output Queue The cassette output queue stores empty slide cassettes until the operator can retrieve and refill the slide cassettes Ejector The ejector pu
92. es and Troubleshooting Use and Function Installation Operation Principles Specifications Characteristics Operating Procedures Cleaning and Replacement Procedures Troubleshooting References Index Available in hard copy by request The Getting Started booklet and the Host Transmission manual come with your GEN S System The information in the Reference manual Operator s Guide Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manual and the SlideMaker Operator s Guide comes from the Online Help System Each of these hard copy documents comes with a Master Index Come visit us at www beckmancoulter com camca Copyright Coulter International Corp 1998 COULTER oe Paper A BECKMAN COULTER COMPANY d COULTER CORPORATION Miami Florida 33196
93. es appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative DRYER SLIDE LOST Yes SlideMaker Log Warning only The SlideMaker e The operator manually removed a slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Waning continues Operating Ome dien 1 If an operator manually removed a slide from the Dryer module ignore this Only A Slide Entered slide pusher bars did not transfer warning i The Dryer Area And the slide from the shuttle to the dryer y a aide tion the Has Not Made It Out belts no one manually removed a slide from the Dryer module dryer motor is not operating As UREN the COVE correctly WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas e dryer exit sensor SEN49 failed may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material e or both of the dryer conveyer Handle with care and avoid skin contact belts broke and the slides fel b Ensure the dryer belts are moving somewhere within the Dryer module or between the shuttle and the Dryer C Check inside the dryer for fallen slides Retrieve and inspect any fallen module slides for possible heat damage d Checkthe entrance to the Dryer module for fallen slides Retrieve and place any fallen slides in a slide basket for staining e Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoS
94. ess any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 2 E EST por Lg 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket rocessor before this error occurred a Communication smear is made for that sample ey SlideMaker Failure Reset The Completed smears are dried 3 Ifthe message persists SlideMaker a Turn off the SlideMaker and deposited in a slide basket b IfAutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 45 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 4 Communication Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION RAM ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop SlideMaker stops all mechanical Failure in reading or writing the parameters Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker BATTERY ES is OFF is ON activity to the battery backed RAM SlideMaker BACKED Failure Turn Off On 2 Open the cover SlideMaker WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Chec
95. essing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen PN 4237212A 7 8 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 1 Miscellaneous System Messages TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alar m Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action N A N A N A N A N A N A No No No No No N A SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Communication Problem Event Log SlideMaker Did Not Respond RESET SlideMaker Verify Connections SlideMaker Log SlideMaker Download Successful Event Log SlideMaker Download Unsuccessful Turn Off on SlideMaker Then Re initiate Download Event Log SlideMaker Needs To Download The New Software Please Start Download Procedure From The SlideMaker Setup Screen SlideMaker Log Unknown Error Code Received From SlideMaker Error Code No N A No N A N A If AutoStop is OFF If AutoStop is OFF If AutoStop is ON If AutoStop is ON Ready N A Ready N A Ready No known problems identified so continues operation e SlideMaker is off e SlideMaker is disconnected SlideMaker is off SlideMaker is disconnected N A Download initiated by customer fai
96. et Sensor 12 not processed backwash 2 the cover 3 Completed smears are dried The dispense probe is not down at the WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas and deposited in a slide correct times in the cycle or the sensor may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material basket does not detect the probe is down because Handle with care and avoid skin contact e dispense probe is stuck 4 The SlideMaker stops mechanism that pushes the 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide dispense probe down is not receiving 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the sufficient pressure slides if possible e down sensor SEN12 failed 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PN 42372124 7 47 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 5 Dispense Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP SENSOR 11 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are The dispens
97. et the alarm SlideMaker Fluid is OFF is ON 2 Asmear may be made on one of the e Afluidics problem 1 Reset the SlideMaker Detector 8 Failure samples in a reservoir 2 th as Reset the SlideMaker 3 Completed smears are dried and EE 7 60 7 60 PN 4237212A Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS 5 PSI SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop IfAutoStop The SlideMaker stops all 5 psi regulator is misadjusted If it was Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker 5 PSI Out is OFF is ON mechanical activity set too high it could have ruptured the 1 Check th A diaphragm eck the 5 psi a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt Of Range Or Not Present Turn Off On SlideMaker Pressure leak most likely from a disconnected line Pneumatic Supply Monitor 5 Psi card failure A D converter error or failure PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES b While monitoring the 5 psi reading on the screen adjust the 5 psi regulator REG1 c Ifthe message persists check for a 5 psi leak 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or brok
98. eted smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops No new samples are aspirated If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops The upper cassette transfer mechanism the mechanism that advances the empty cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module did not extend within the allowable time or the sensor did not detect its extension because e The upper cassette transfer mechanism is jammed cylinder 619 failed e cassette transit sensor SEN30 is blocked or failed The cassette locked sensor SEN21 and cassette unlocked sensor SEN22 indicate that the cassette is both locked and unlocked at the same time because e SEN21 or SEN22 failed e 5 21 or SEN22 is blocked not a likely cause 1 40 a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm N gt Wait until the last slide the Dryer module is deposited slide basket Turn off the SlideMaker Remove all the slide cassettes from the Cassette Input Queue and Cassett
99. floors on a pallet e Kept away from doors and heating and air conditioning ducts e Used within six months of the date they were manufactured Allow slides and cover glass cases to come to room temperature in the lab before they are opened PN 4237212A SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS 41 PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS See the GEN S System specifications for general specifications that apply to both the GEN S System and the SlideMaker Specifications that apply only to the SlideMaker are listed here Dimensions Height Width Depth Weight 45 7 cm 61 0 cm 61 0 cm 45 8 kg 18 in 27 in 24 in 100 Ib Power Input 90 264 Vac 48 62 Hz Consumption 350 W Btu maximum Recommended Reagents The GEN S SM SlideMaker uses the diluent and cleaning agent from the GEN S System e ISOTON III diluent e COULTER CLENZ cleaning agent Sample Volume Aspirated Volume 250 uL maximum Dispensed Volume 4uL x0 5 uL PN 4237212A 4 1 SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS SLIDE SPECIFICATIONS 4 2 4 2 SLIDE SPECIFICATIONS Slide Dimensions Use only Coulter slides These slides are clean with finely ground edges and are packaged in lint free moisture proof containers Coulter slides are within these ranges 05 in 20 015 in 0 040 in 0 984 in 0 015 070 025 x 45 chamfer 4 corners Other Slide Parameters Parameter Specification Slide Material Soda lime glass Slide Flatness lt 0 00030 in Surface Wettab
100. further sample in a 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module reservoir is not processed 8 Resetthe SlideMaker 5 Completed smears are dried 9 Ifthe message persists and deposited in a slide a Turn off the SlideMaker basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENS System 6 TheSlideMaker stops operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative EJECTOR RETRACT SENSOR 23 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are The slide pusher did not retract or the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm piden 1 E dieci n n 11 ts Sensor did mor detect the retraction 8 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Retract Sensor 23 extended e slide pusher is jammed PE CUPAN Iie ODVE 3 Ifthe smear truck cannot e The motor is defective Atthe MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to pick up a slide to makea slide pusher retracted sensor TID smear the sample is not SEN23 is blocked or failed 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station used 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism Note Unused samples are 6 Close the cover discarded following reset 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module 4 Any further sample in a 8 Resetthe SlideMaker reservoir is
101. g b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation e An encoder failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List e servo motor failed Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK INITIALIZATION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all When initializing the servo three Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON mechanical activity successive attempts were made to Initialization Failure perform a hardware and software D heave SlideMakel initialization of the servo controller chip 22 f the message persists and all three attempts failed a Turn off the SlideMaker This could indicate the System Control b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation card failed Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative TRUCK INVALID COMMAND Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples An invalid command was sent by Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON aspirated processor A to the servo controller This e AE EN PPM ER The sampled the indicates an error In E Mi gis the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Command reservoir is not used Processor A ELE Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Completed smears are dried and deposited in a
102. g reset 7 Reinstall the slide cassette in the Cassette Input Queue module Any further sample ina 8 Reset the SlideMaker reservoir is not processed 9 Ifthe message persists 1 56 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops 1 56 a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A Table 7 7 Ejector Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples are The X register mechanism did not push the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Slide is OFF is 0 aspirated slide to the left wall or the slide registered M M Ejector Register E Ss n slide pusher is left sensor SEN25 did not sense the T at 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Extend Failure g extended the left wall because 2 the cover If the smear truck cannot e X register mechanism is jammed At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to pick up a slide to make a e The
103. hat occurred 3 Use t Y to view the next previous message If you need more information select the message in the Message List 4 Press EXIT to return to the RUN MODE screen PN 4237212A 7 31 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE Resetting Subsystem Procedure If you encounter a problem while running the GENeS System you may need to reset the system to establish a safe condition If you reset the GEN S System while the SlideMaker is running both instruments will be reset If the problem you encounter concerns only the SlideMaker you can follow this procedure to reset it separately 1 7 32 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press RESET SUBSYSTEM The SlideMaker status line displays RESETTING SUBSYSTEM while the SlideMaker Checks for correct vacuum and pressure levels Checks sensor status Exercises Shuttle path and moves the Shuttle to the smear position Moves the Smear Truck to its proper position Ensures an empty slot exists in the slide basket Initializes the SlideMaker printer if necessary Ejects any slides on the Shuttle onto the Dryer Drains SlideMaker waste chamber into the GEN S waste container Fills SlideMaker diluent reservoirs Rinses and dries sample pathways and checks fluid detector operation When the SlideMaker completes this proc
104. he Het READY state arie the Analytical Station AE LR ee Ready a 2 Completed smears are dried was not ready Such requests include reset and deposited in a slide basket shutdown and startup Press START CONT to restart the GEN S System except if a reset was requested 3 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b IfAutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ANALYZER CRC Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Three consecutive messages from the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker is OFF is ON 2 If this error occurred after SlideMaker to the Analytical Station were 1 Check if the Analytical Station is working correctly If necessary reset the Analytical Station sample was ready to be not acknowledged Analyzer 1 BH H 1 2 Ifthe message persists wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is D deposited in a slide basket then reset the SlideMaker 3 3 Ifthe message still persists 4 Completed smears are dried a Tne SACO MODI and deposited in a slide basket b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative COMMUNICATION ANALYZER No SlideMaker Log If
105. he SlideMaker Calibration Required or the values are lost PN 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume 5 System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative 3 SHUTTLE DISPENSE SENSOR 7 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Ajamin the shuttle prevents the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm coe SON 2 Any sample in a reservoir is not shuttle from reaching the dispense Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Not At Dispense processed position 2 Open th Position Sensor 7 3 Completed smears are dried e dispense position sensor SENT Soe lakes and deposited in a slide basket failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas 4 SlideMaker stops may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List
106. ide Cassette 7 23 CONTENTS CONTENTS vi 7 4 7 5 7 6 7 7 7 8 LABEL PRINTING 7 24 Testing Label Printing 7 24 Saving Printer Label Intensity As Default 7 24 Rebooting The Slidemaker Printer 7 25 Decreasing Slidemaker Printer Label Intensity 7 25 Increasing Slidemaker Printer Label Intensity 7 26 REAGENTS AND REAGENT RESERVOIRS 7 26 Draining The Slidemaker 7 26 Rinsing The Slidemaker Vacuum Accumulator 7 27 Priming backwashing Slidemaker 7 27 Priming Reagent Reservoirs 7 28 HARDWARE 7 28 Checking Pneumatic power Supplies 7 28 Testing The Slidemaker Keypad 7 29 Testing The Slidemaker Display 7 29 Testing The Slidemaker Dryer And Heater 7 30 SOFTWARE 7 30 Viewing Slidemaker Settings 7 30 Viewing Slidemaker Errors On The Slidemaker 7 31 Resetting Subsystem 7 32 TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 33 REFERENCES REFERENCES 1 INDEX INDEX 1 TRADEMARKS TABLES Table 7 1 Miscellaneous System Messages 7 33 Table 7 2 Basket Error Messages 7 37 Table 7 3 Cassette Error Messages 7 42 Table 7 4 Communication Error Messages 7 47 Table 7 5 Dispense Error Messages 7 50 Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages 7 52 Table 7 7 Ejector Error Messages 7 60 Table 7 8 Fluidics Error Messages 7 63 Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages 7 66 Table 7 10 Power Error Messages 7 72 Table 7 11 Printer Error Messages 7 76 Table 7 12 Reagent Error Messages 7 79 Table 7 13 Shuttle Error Messages 7 80 Table 7
107. ility Contact angle lt 10 degrees Edge Roughness 200 peaks in RA 8 Frosting Thickness 0 00125 in 0 00025 in Note Changes in slide length may require calibration of the SlideMaker The COULTER slide has two frosted areas at opposite ends of the same side of the slide The frosted areas are a deposition coating and are not created by sandblasting or acid etching This coating serves to minimize multislide adhesion during packaging storage and instrument operation when undesirable environmental conditions exist Material The material composing the slide should be clear transparent glass free from imbedded foreign material bubbles blisters striae and internal cloudiness The type of glass chosen for slide construction shall have strength hardness and brittleness characteristics which will minimize slide cracking and breakage as well as the formation of ground glass residue and glass chips Color and Optical Properties The faces of the microscope slide are colorless when judged by the unaided eye The slide may possess a slight greenish tint when viewed edgewise but this coloration must not materially affect the color of light transmitted through the slide faces PN 4237212A 4 3 PN 4237212A SPECIFICATIONS CHARACTERISTICS PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS Precleaning Slides are precleaned and when tested in accordance with sections 4 4 1 1 and 4 4 1 2 of NNN S 450B and demonstrate uniform dispersion of liquid and an
108. in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 49 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER LOW TEMPERATURE No SlideMaker Log Warning only The SlideMaker e Dryer heater failure error in one of 1 Thisis a warning Check if the slides exiting the Dryer module are dry If SlideMaker Dryer continues operating normally these three temperature sensors they are not set the Slide Basket aside to dry before staining the slides Temperature Too Low As each slide enters the Dryer and or the servo loop 2 Ifthe message persists oe Oft On module the SlideMaker evaluates gt Ambient temperature thermistor a Turn off the SlideMaker Os MER a on the System card b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System I Heatsink temperature sensor in the operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List i heatsink assembly in the Dryer C Call your Cou
109. ing slidemaker printer label intensity 7 26 Input Queue description 1 6 installation Air Conditioning 2 2 Ambient Temperature and Humidity 2 2 DELIVERY INSPECTION 2 1 2 INDEX Drainage 2 3 Electrical Input 2 2 software 2 3 Space and Accessibility 2 1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS 2 1 Ventilation 2 3 instrument performance 5 11 intended use 1 1 L Label Printe description 1 11 Label Printer Communication Timeout 7 77 label printing 7 24 loading baskets 5 9 loading slide cassettes 5 7 loading slides into a cassette 5 4 locking a slide cassette 5 8 MAIN COVER OPEN SENSOR 53 7 35 messages error See error messages method history 1 2 NOT READY 7 35 0 operating procedures 5 1 ensuring the SlideMaker is enabled 5 3 extended shutdown 5 11 loading baskets 5 9 loading slide cassettes 5 7 loading slides into a cassette 5 4 locking a slide cassette 5 8 removing slide cassettes 5 8 setting up SlideMaker 5 2 shutting down the slidemaker 5 11 starting up the SlideMaker 5 3 unloading baskets 5 10 unlocking a slide cassette 5 9 OPERATION PRINCIPLES 3 1 operation principles slide and sample flow 3 1 Output Queue description 1 7 PN 4237212A P Platen and Elevator description 1 10 PNEUMATICS 5 PSI SUPPLY 7 66 PNEUMATICS 30 PSI SUPPLY 7 67 PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 1 7 68 PNEUMATICS LOW VACUUM 2 7 69 PNEUMATICS NO HIGH VACUUM 7 70 PNEUMATICS VACUUM ACCUMULATOR FULL
110. ists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 36 1 36 PN 4237212A Table 7 2 Basket Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action BASKET CORNERS FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples Note This condition can also generate a Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Transfer is OFF is ON aspirated SlideMaker Basket Track Full error at the 4 four corners of the Basket Queue module are occupied remove the Of Basket Between 2 sample in a reservoir is Workstation filled slide baskets Belts Not Possible processed Edu Su dre gti corer at the Basket 2 Ifthe corners of the Basket Queue module are not occupied 3 last completed smear is Queue module has a s
111. k the last slide cassette from the output queue and remove any jammed slides 3 Remove any jammed slides or pieces of glass from the Slide Ejector module 4 Manually move the pawls forward and backward to ensure debris is not blocking it PN 4237212A 7 19 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 5 Return the full slide cassettes to the input queue a Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you b Place up to four filled slide cassettes one at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher 6 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly Disengage the hinges on both sides c Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged 7 20 PN 42372124 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Checking The Truck Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts 1 Ifyou have not already done so open the cover Unlatch WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 4237212 7 21 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 7 22 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues wet a If necessary press PS to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette b
112. ker 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 70 7 70 PN 4237212A Table 7 11 Printer Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PRINTER CRC Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Three consecutive failures to communicate Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm gee Label E is OFF is ON 2 pe e printed with the Label Printer 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a s
113. keypad To Access the RUN MODE screen where you can make slides and view errors To Flush the SlideMaker Test label printing 8 1 OPERATING PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER SETUP Run Mode Screen Press RUN MODE on the SlideMaker MAIN MENU screen to access this screen This screen appears similar to the following The messages on the SlideMaker status line display at the bottom of this screen For more information about messages refer to the Message List RUN MODE 5 2 SLIDEMAKER SETUP Setting Up SlideMaker 1 Ensure your Coulter Representative has enabled your SlideMaker Select e to display the System Setup window Select to display the SlideMaker Setup window Select the instrument you want to set up Specify the smear dispense mode Specify your laboratory ID Specify if you want to print bar code tube ID Specify the print layout for the slide label Select to close the SlideMaker Setup window and return to the System Setup window The next time the SlideMaker makes a slide it will use the current setup Do not select unless your Coulter Representative has instructed you to do so It is used to download SlideMaker software 5 2 PN 4237212A OPERATING PROCEDURES SLIDEMAKER SETUP Ensuring The SlideMaker Is Enabled l Select to display the Communications window 2
114. kthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 46 7 46 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 5 Dispense Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DISPENSE INCOMPLETE ASPIRATION Yes SlideMaker Log For the first the third The incomplete sample is Blood is not sensed by the correct fluid Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker two incomplete discarded detector during aspiration because a Incomplete E incomplete aspiration If three consecutive incomplete e blood is too viscous and did not Ae ei only appears for one sample check the specimen condition Aspiration aspirations row aspirations occur reach the detector in time in a row 2 If this message appears for thr
115. lass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be
116. lation Parameter N Minimum Maximum Difference Coefficient NE 104 6 98 2 8 0 930 LY 104 0 75 2 3 0 929 0 104 0 37 0 6 0 699 E0 104 0 26 0 2 0 811 BA 104 0 17 0 1 0 827 4 4 PN 4237212A OPERATING PROCEDURES 5 1 SLIDEMAKER SCREENS Main Menu Screen Use this screen to access the functions you want to perform Routine Functions Press This Menu Item Advance Basket Lock Cassette Unlock Cassette System Settings Pneumatic Power Supplies Printer Label Functions Routine Fluidics Special Functions Press This Menu Item Reboot Printer Dryer Function Test Dryer Temperature Display Test Keypad Test Run Mode Press This Menu Item Run Mode Special Cycles Press This Menu Item Bleach System Print Label To Advance a slide basket one basket position Lock the slide cassette Release the slide cassette View SlideMaker settings such as the slide counter and cycle counter View SlideMaker pneumatic and power supply levels Access functions to Decrease printer intensity Increase printer intensity Save printer intensity Access functions to Prime Reagent Reservoirs Drain the SlideMaker Rinse the SlideMaker vacuum accumulator Prime the SlideMaker Start up the SlideMaker Shut down the SlideMaker To Reinitialize the SlideMaker printer Access functions to test the dryer and heater motors View the dryer temperature status Test the SlideMaker display screen Test the SlideMaker
117. led Revision level mismatch Workstation received an unknown error code from the SlideMaker 1 2 3 Verify the SlideMaker is connected and on Reset the SlideMaker If the message persists call your Coulter Representative Verify the SlideMaker is connected and on Reset the SlideMaker If the message persists call your Coulter Representative Turn the SlideMaker off and then on Reinitiate the download If the message persists call your Coulter Representative Initiate download If the message persists Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Turn the SlideMaker off and then on If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides If the dryer belts had stopped motion review the slides that were within the dryer area as they may have excessive heat damage d Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 33 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 1 Miscellaneous System Messages Contin
118. lide basket The SlideMaker stops No new samples are aspirated If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops No new samples are aspirated If the smear truck cannot pick up a slide to make a smear the sample is not used Note Unused samples are discarded following reset Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops the mechanism that advances the slide cassettes in the Cassette Output Queue module did not advance to its retracted state or the sensor did not detect its advancement because Cassette Output Queue module is full e The cylinder CL7 failed The output cassette retracted sensor SEN15 failed The upper cassette transfer mechanism the mechanism that advances the empty cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the Cassette Output Queue module did not retract within the allowable time or the sensor did not detect its retraction because e The upper cassette transfer mechanism is jammed cylinder 619 failed cassette transfer home sensor SENS is blocked or failed The sensors associated with the upper cassette transfer mechanism the mechanism that advances the empty cassette from the Cassette Input Queue module to the C
119. lide basket Communication Lost SC Eon RE ae ded 2m 2 Turn the slice Make off and then on CRC Check deposited in a slide basket 3 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER FAILURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected a failure in Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 2 E is OFF is ON 2 us printed Operation 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Oft On SlideMaker dried am 2 the SlideMaker off and then on deposited in a slide basket persists 4 SlideMaker stops a Turn off the SlideMaker l l b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER INITIALIZATION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all mechanical Problem with the Label Printer module at Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Pror maraon MEN is OFF is ON activity Vid ied pa 1 Reset the SlideMaker emory checksum failure Failure Reset The DS MIROR ars 2 Ifthe message persists SlideMaker y Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn A
120. lide basket so a i ilth transferred to the Dryer slide basket cannot be transferred a Wait until t dryer belts stop moving module from one track to the other b Reset the SlideMaker 4 Dryer module continues of these basket or belt position Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay to operate until a slide is sensors is blocked before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the ready to exit from the gt Rear belt position SEN31 slides module gt Front belt position SEN32 3 Ifthe message persists 9 SlideMaker stops all gt Basket present rear right SEN33 a Turn off the SlideMaker mechanical activity and the Basket present front right b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System Dryer module heater is operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List turned off ur i Basket present rear left SEN35 WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous gt Basket present front left SEN36 material Handle with care and avoid skin contact e SEN31 SEN32 SEN33 SEN34 SEN35 or SEN36 failed indicating a C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area corner has a slide basket when it does Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for not staining e track belts are misaligned a Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides basket is not actually a
121. lideMaker stops all 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker mechanical activity 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 73 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 12 Reagent Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action REAGENT OUT OF DILUENT No SlideMaker Log N A 1 No new samples are Analytical Station detected empty diluent 1 Replace the reagent container Follow the Replacing Reagent Containers Analytical Station Out aspirated container procedure in the Online Help system for the message that appears on the Of Diluent Replace 2 Any sample in a reservoir is Analytical Station Diluent Container processed to a smear 2 Ifthe message persists prime the SlideMaker with diluent Prime The Slidemaker 3 Completed smears are dried With Diluent and deposited in a slide basket 4 SlideMaker is ready REAGENT REAGENT TANK NOT FULL Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop IfAutoStop If this error appears when the After trying to fill the reagent tank for 15 Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Reagent is OFF is ON reagent tank is p
122. lter Representative module Hot air path temperature sensor on the Temperature Sensor card in the Dryer module Power supply failure or short circuit e A D converter failure e Fan failure DRYER NO SLIDE IN BASKET Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples The gripper detected a slide when the slide Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Slide Fell From Platen aspirated 2 Any sample in a reservoir is processed 3 Thelast completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module 4 Dryer module continues to operate until a slide is ready to exit from the module 5 SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off exited the Dryer module but neither the basket index sensor SEN37 nor the vertical slide sensor SEN41 detected a slide in the slide basket This could indicate The slide fell from the Slide Elevator module into the slide basket at an angle which did not interrupt the beam of the basket index sensor The basket index sensor SEN37 and the vertical slide sensor SEN41 are misaligned WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 1 2 Retrieve the slide that fell and place it in a slide basket for staining Open the cover and inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide Retrieve the slide if possible Close the co
123. n AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation its smear is dried and Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List deposited in a slide basket ORUM Two slides may be WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous completed before the material Handle with care and avoid skin contact SlideMakerstops c Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer 4 No new samples are module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining aspirated Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 5 Ifthe Printer is out of labels or ribbon CL4 is retracted d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative releasing the printhead so you can insert the new label or ribbon roll Note The printhead is closed again when with the cover closed you reset the SlideMaker NOT READY No N A No N A SlideMaker is not enabled SlideMaker is not enabled for 1 If the SlideMaker is waiting to initialize wait until initialization has completed SlideMaker Is NOT for making slides making slides 2 Ifthe Slide Maker is not enabled for making slides enable the SlideMaker at the READY Or Not SlideMaker is waiting to SlideMaker is waiting to initialize Workstation Refer to the Online Help procedure Ensuring the SlideMaker Is Enabled initialize Enabled s READY No N A No N A Ready N A No action necessary SlideMaker Is READY 7 34 7 34 PN 4237212
124. n Failure 7 49 o o 4 INDEX ideMaker Is BUSY 7 34 ideMaker Is NOT READY Or Not Enabled 7 35 ideMaker Is READY 7 35 ideMaker Label Printer Communication Lost CRC Check 7 76 SlideMaker Label Printer Failure 7 76 SlideMaker Label Printer Initialization Failure 7 76 SlideMaker Label Printer Is Missing Label 7 76 SlideMaker Label Printer Motor Failure 7 76 SI SI SI S S S S ideMaker Label Printer Out Of Labels 7 77 ideMaker Label Printer Out Of Ribbon 7 77 ideMaker Label Printer Temperature Exceeded 7 78 SlideMaker Label Printer Top Of Form Not Detected 7 78 SlideMaker Low Vacuum Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 68 7 69 SlideMaker Main Cover Open Sensor 53 7 35 SlideMaker messages tables of 7 33 See also individual messages SlideMaker Needs To Download The New Software 7 33 SlideMaker Platen No Slide 7 55 SlideMaker Reagent Tank Not Full 7 79 SlideMaker Reports Analytical Station Not Ready 7 47 SlideMaker Reports Processor A VPP Failure 7 75 SlideMaker Reports Processor B VPP Failure 7 75 SlideMaker Reports Slide Dryer Transfer Did Not Extend Sensor 10 7 52 SlideMaker Reports Slide Ejector Sensor Failure 7 61 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Down Position Error 7 84 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Sensor Failure 7 88 SlideMaker Reports Slide Truck Up Position Failure 7 86 SlideMaker Sample ID Mismatch 7 48 Slidemaker Screen description 1
125. n Off On Analytical Station s Power Supply a From the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS SlideMaker gt Loss of pressure occurs if the PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES 30 psi line to the SlideMaker is b While monitoring the 30 psi reading on the screen check for a 30 psi disconnected or if the pneumatic leak pump fails 2 Ifthe message persists gt Excessive pressure occurs if the a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover 30 psi regulator RG1 in the IIS X CC MM Power Supply is set too high or if WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas the diaphragm in RG1 is may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact ruptured e Pneumatic Supply Monitor 30 Psi b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the card failure slides if possible A D converter error or failure Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not
126. n to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON aspirated smear truck ended at a position greater NT MN Wick Position 15 2 Any sample a reservoir than 0 050 in of the desired position 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Timeout is discarded Cause unknown 2 the cover 3 Completed smears are WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas dried and deposited ina may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material slide basket Handle with care and avoid skin contact 4 TheSlideMaker stops all 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it mechanical activity E 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 82 7 82 PN 4237212A 1S 2S 35 45 55 65 4237212 REFERENCES m Lewis SM Blood film evaluations as a quality control activity Clinical and Laboratory Haematology Koepke JA and England JM eds Blackwell Scientific Publications London 1990 NCCLS document Reference leukocyte differential count proportional and evaluation of inst
127. nd reagent reservoirs 7 26 rebooting the slidemaker printer 7 25 resetting subsystem 7 32 rinsing the slidemaker vacuum accumulator 7 27 saving printer label intensity as default 7 24 slidejams or debris 7 2 software 7 30 testing label printing 7 24 testing the slidemaker display 7 29 testing the slidemaker dryer and heater 7 6 7 30 testing the slidemaker keypad 7 29 unlocking a slide cassette 7 23 viewing slidemaker errors on the slidemaker 7 31 viewing slidemaker settings 7 30 TRUCK CALIBRATE 7 83 TRUCK CLEARANCE POSITION 7 83 TRUCK FORWARD SENSOR 2 7 84 INDEX 5 INDEX TRUCK INDEX NOT FOUND 7 84 TRUCK INITIALIZATION 7 84 TRUCK INVALID COMMAND 7 85 TRUCK LIMIT SENSOR 7 85 TRUCK NOT DOWN ERROR 7 84 TRUCK NOT UP ERROR 7 86 TRUCK PICK POSITION 7 86 TRUCK PLACEMENT POSITION 7 87 TRUCK POSITION SENSORS 58 59 60 7 87 TRUCK REVERSE SENSOR 1 7 88 TRUCK SENSOR ERROR 7 88 TRUCK TIMEOUT 7 88 TRUCK VACUUM SENSOR 3 7 89 TRUCK WICK POSITION 7 89 Truck description 1 8 U Unknown Error Code Received From SlideMaker lt Error Code gt 7 34 unloading baskets 5 10 unlocking a slide cassette 5 9 7 23 V Vacuum Accumulator 1 5 Ventilation 2 3 viewing slidemaker errors on the slidemaker 7 31 viewing slidemaker settings 7 30 W WARNING RESET PRESSED 7 36 Workstation messages tables of 7 33 See also individual messages 6 INDEX 4237212A
128. not manually remove a basket from the slide loading position 2 Hold the needed basket with two fingers one finger on each end of the basket Note After a STAT sample the basket might be only partially full 3 Lift the basket up and out 4 Close the plastic basket cover on the SlideMaker 5 You can now stain these slides manually or with an automated stainer 5 4 CHECKING SMEAR QUALITY Smear quality may be affected by several factors including the quality of the glass slide the condition of the blood specimen and the instrument s performance A discussion of these factors follows Slide Quality BECKMAN COULTER slides have been manufactured to maximize compatibility with your SlideMaker They are double washed to ensure cleanliness and specially packaged to reduce humidity and debris Our slides have also been designed with strategically placed frosted areas to help prevent multiple slides from sticking together But because excessive humidity could cause even these slides to stick together you should load the cassettes with only those slides needed for one day of SlideMaker operation Be sure to store the slides a low humidity environment and bring them to ambient room temperature before you open the slide package You should also take precaution to avoid touching the smearing surface of the slides when you are loading slides into the cassettes to avoid fingerprints which could cause vacuoles in your smears Lesser
129. nsor SENG OPenihe cover e and deposited in a slide basket failed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas The SlideMaker stops may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove the slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Remove any slides that have fallen or are jamming the shuttle 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative SHUTTLE VACUUM SENSOR 4 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop No new samples aspirated Failure to detect vacuum when passinga Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 2 E ES MS 4 5109 frorn the smear truck to the shuttle 4 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in slide basket Sensor 4 e An improperly placed slide or debris open Seal B Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops on the shuttle prevents the necessary seal e The shuttle vacuum sensor SEN4 is defective e The shuttle vacuum supply solenoid is defective Failure to release the vacuum to transfer the slide to the Dryer module could indicat
130. o resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 7 52 7 52 PN 4237212A Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN TIMEOUT Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples The elevator should take a fixed number of Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Elevator is ON aspirated steps go from the low point to the high DRYER RETRACT SENSOR 9 Yes PN 4237212A is OFF Platen Timeout SlideMaker Log If AutoStop SlideMaker Slide is OFF Dryer Transfer Did E Not Retract Sensor g 9 If AutoStop is ON Any sample in a reservoir is processed The last completed smear is transferred to the Dryer module The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off No new samples are aspirated Any sample in
131. oad or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 2 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues a necessary press to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette a Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together d Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide 3 Lift the cover to the dryer area a Ifa slide appears jammed in the dryer area remove it with your hand and dispose of the slide PN 4237212A 7 3 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 4 Return the full slide cassettes to the input queue a Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you b Place up to four filled slide cassettes one at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher 5 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged Latch If slides do not appear to be drying properly l Check the dryer temperature status 2 Test
132. ocedure l Ensure e SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples PN 4237212A 7 25 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING REAGENTS AND REAGENT RESERVOIRS 7 5 7 26 Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS Press DECREMENT INTENSITY once for each level you want to decrease the label intensity make lighter The minimum value is one After the value reaches one the label intensity jumps back to the maximum of 32 The SlideMaker uses this printer label intensity until it is restarted If you want to save this printer label intensity as the new default press SAVE PRINTER LABEL INTENSITY Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Increasing Slidemaker Printer Label Intensity Procedure 1 WU Be gs Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press PRINTER LABEL FUNCTIONS Press INCREMENT INTENSITY once for each level you want to increase the label intensity make darker The minimum value is 1 After the value reaches 32 the label intensity jumps back to the minimum of 1 The SlideMaker uses this printer label intensity until it is restarted If you want to save this printer la
133. ollowing reset Completed smears are dried and deposited ina slide basket The first time this occurs the smear truck moves to the clearance position and tries again If it fails on the second attempt this error is generated Cause unknown The actual position of the servo differs from the desired position more than 0 25 in This can be caused by e Interference with servo motion e Encoder failure WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Checkthe slide on th
134. ontamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides 4 Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 44 1 44 PN 4237212A Table 7 4 Communication Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action COMMUNICATION ID MISMATCH No SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The sample which could not be Sample ID from Analyzer does not match 1 Check the identification of the sample SlideMaker Sample ID E is OFF is ON matched with the correct ID is sample ID from Workstation 2 Rerun the specimen or prepare a slide manually Mismatch Sample discarded Discarded lt Sample The SlideMaker continues ID H operating normally COMMUNICATION PC CRC Yes N A No N A The sample for which the Three consecutive messages from the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm communication error occurred Workstation to the SlideMaker failed the E is discarded CRC verification 1 Check if the Workstation is working correctly If necessary shutdown and restart the Workst
135. ote Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid two failures failureina If three consecutive failures occur during e Afluidics problem Detector 5 Failure E during row during aspiration or if this failure occurs during to SNE SlideMaker Reset the SlideMaker blood flow blood flow backwash 2 If the message persists or the first a Turn off the SlideMaker failure 9 i oe a 2 fth b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System during e ee mace Oe OLME operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List backwash C your Coulter Representative Completed smears are dried and y p deposited in a slide basket 4 TheSlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 6 Yes SlideMaker Log For the first For the third The sample is discarded e Fluid detector FD6 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid twofailures failure in a If three consecutive failures occur during e Afluidics problem Detector 6 Failure E during row during aspiration or if this failure occurs during vague on Reset the SlideMaker blood flow blood flow backwash 2 _ If the message persists or the first a Turn off the SlideMaker failure one nk T fth b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System during May Be mace omone Orie operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List backwash C Call your Coulter Rep
136. ou reach the MAIN MENU screen 6 Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Testing The Slidemaker Keypad Procedure 1 St Ro Go BS Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS Press KEYPAD TEST Press a key on the keypad A row of symbols appears on the screen indicating which key was pressed Repeat as needed for other keys If a key fails to function properly call your Coulter Representative Press any key three times to exit to the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Testing The Slidemaker Display Procedure 1 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press SPECIAL FUNCTIONS 1 29 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SOFTWARE 4 Press DISPLAY TEST and watch as the SlideMaker tests the screen by flashing off and on in a checkerboard pattern A diagonal line flashes followed by characters that fill the screen then each element of the screen turns on and off Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen Testing The Slidemaker Dryer And Heater Procedure l Ensure e SlideMaker is ready to make smears e GEN S System is either processing or rea
137. oulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 65 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS VACUUM ACCUMULATOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop IfAutoStop 1 No new samples This error should not occur during normal Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm FULL OF LIQUID SlideMaker Vacuum is OFF is ON aspirated operation because the vacuum accumulator Accumulator Full OF E 2 Any sample ina reservoir is iS emptied during the Startup cycle and any 1 2 is OFF press STOP on the Diluter keypad to stop the GEN S Liquid H H discarded time the SlideMaker is turned off and on ii i j the Diluter goes to an idle state wait until the SlideMaker empties the 3 Completed smears are dried 10 clear this error i nS m mulat the SlideMak lays READY and deposited in a slide 1 Analyzer grants the SlideMaker vacuum accumulator and the SlideMaker screen displays basket permission to empty the vacuum 3 Press START CONT on the GENeS System to resume normal operation 4 SlideMaker stops all accumulator 4 Ifthe message persists mechanical activity and the 2 SlideMaker empties the vacuum a Turn off the SlideMaker Dryer module heater is accumulato
138. persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 1 67 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 10 Power Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 10V REFERENCE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all e Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm Present Turn Off On SlideMaker POWER 15V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop SlideMaker 15V is OFF Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not g H Present Turn Off On SlideMaker mechanical activity SlideMaker 10V is OFF Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not g The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity A D converter error Power supply failure or short circuit A D converter error 1 Turn off the SlideMaker 2 Open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken g
139. quality slides could result in excessive debris multiple streaks irregular vacuoles or an increase in slide jams 5 10 PN 4237212A OPERATING PROCEDURES SHUTDOWN Specimen Condition Morphological artifacts on the smear could be the result of prolonged storage or inadequate mixing Instrument Performance Mechanical problems could result in smears that are too short too thick or too thin Streaks on the smears could also be an indication of an instrument problem Discard any slides that do not have labels on them after processing by the SlideMaker 5 5 SHUTDOWN Shutting Down The Slidemaker Procedure Use the extended shutdown procedure if you are not going to operate the SlideMaker for 48 hours or more This will prevent the reagents from drying out and forming precipitate 1 Check that the GEN S status is READY 2 On the SlideMaker screen press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 3 Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS 4 Press ROUTINE FLUIDICS 5 Press RUN SHUT DOWN The SlideMaker fills the lines with cleaning agent Extended Shutdown Procedure Use the extended shutdown procedure if you are not going to operate the SlideMaker for 48 hours or more This will prevent the reagents from drying out and forming precipitate 1 Clean the SlideMaker before shutting it down a If the SlideMaker will remain in the laboratory first shutdown the SlideMaker Let the cleaning reagent remain in the instrument for at least 30
140. r 5 11 SHUTTLE CALIBRATE 7 80 SHUTTLE DISPENSE SENSOR 7 7 80 SHUTTLE PRINTER SENSOR 5 7 81 SHUTTLE SENSORS 7 81 SHUTTLE SMEAR SENSOR 6 7 82 SHUTTLE VACUUM SENSOR 4 7 82 Shuttle description 1 8 slide choosing slides 3 2 labeling 3 1 preparation 3 1 quality 5 10 storage and handling 3 2 SLIDE AND SAMPLE FLOW 3 1 Slide Cassette 1 6 Slide Labeling 3 1 Slide Preparation 3 1 Slide Request 3 1 slide specifications 4 2 Slidemaker Front View 1 2 SlideMaker 2 5V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 72 SlideMaker 5 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 66 SlideMaker 5V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 72 SlideMaker 10V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 73 SlideMaker 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 73 SlideMaker 15V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 74 SlideMaker 24V Supply Out Of Tolerance Or Not Present 7 74 SlideMaker 30 PSI Out Of Range Or Not Present 7 67 INDEX 3 INDEX SlideMaker Automatically Made A Slide Using Default Parameters 7 34 ideMaker Basket Cover Open Sensor 54 7 41 ideMaker Basket Move Position Failure 7 40 ideMaker Basket Move Timeout 7 40 ideMaker Basket Track Full 7 38 ideMaker Basket Transfer Timeout 7 41 ideMaker BATTERY BACKED RAM Failure 7 49 ideMaker Cassette Lock Sensor Failure 7 43 ideMaker Cassette Locked Sensor 21 7 43 ideMaker Cassette Not Locked Sensor 22 7 44 ideMaker Cassette Output Queue Cylind
141. r parts water One part high quality fragrance free bleach 5 sodium hypochlorite available chlorine m to turn off the SlideMaker Turn off the power WARNING Risk of personal injury A shock hazard exists if the power cord is connected Unplug the primary power cord before performing these procedures Unplug the power cord 6 7 l6 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES 5 Unlatch the front cover and raise it up completely Unlatch WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts 6 Ifnecessary manually move the smear truck and shuttle so they do not obstruct your view of the dispense probe 7 Clean the dispense probe and rinse cup with a cotton swab moistened with the bleach solution 8 Dipanother cotton swab in water and wipe the same area PN 4237212A 6 8 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 CLEANING PROCEDURES 9 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides c Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged Latch 10 Plug in the power cord 11 Turn on the power a 12 Press 4 aa to turn on the SlideMaker PN 4237212A 6 9 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES 6 10 Priming backwashing Slidemaker Procedure l MU c S Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is ready to process samples Press
142. r until Procedure M S IR te E of more labels are available labels e Ifthe label roll is empty replace the roll Refer to the Replacing the C T TET SlideMaker Label Roll procedure in the Online Help system i FRE D E 2n 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker to resume normal operation 4 SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity PRINTER OUT OF RIBBON Yes SlideMaker Log 1 No new samples are aspirated Label Printer module detected that ribbon is Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm TUR 2 Any sample reservoir is 00 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Printer Out Of processed to a smear j i j Ribbon Refer to the 2 Open the cover and replace the printer ribbon Refer to the Replacing the Online Help For The 1 E 2 SlideMaker Printer Ribbon procedure the Online Help system still has printing capacity for up Procedure libel when Penncestie 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker to resume normal operation ribbon is out 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited in a slide basket 4 SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity PRINTER TEMPERATURE Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Elevated printhead temperature Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm d is OFF SON 2 Ifa sample s label is not printed 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module
143. r until the vacuum b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System turned off reservoir sensor SEN51 indicates the operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List reservoir is not full or until 30 seconds C Call your Coulter Representative has elapsed Note The vacuum accumulator is then completely emptied over a fixed time period If the 30 second timeout occurs it could indicate vacuum reservoir sensor SEN51 is defective e The vacuum accumulator drain solenoid SOL63 is defective 7 66 7 66 PN 42372124 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 10 Power Error Messages SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action POWER 2 5V SUPPLY Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all e Power supply failure or short circuit Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm nodi 25 5 5 mechanical activity e A D converter error 4 Tun off the Tolerance Or Not 2 Open the cover Bee Off On WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas ideMaker may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possibl
144. re the proper date format is set up on the Workstation Power on the SlideMaker Select le on the Workstation Command Center Select 2 to access the SlideMaker Setup window Select The Workstation installs the latest software on the SlideMaker Select YES to confirm the download Reset the SlideMaker to initiate the download PN 4237212A 2 3 INSTALLATION INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS 2 4 INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS Fluid Pressure and Vacuum Connections CAUTION Possible reagent siphoning effect and priming problems can occur if a reagent container is placed above the level of the Analyzer Do not place reagent containers above the level of the instrument The following figure shows the connections for fluid reagent and waste pressure and vacuum Analyzer VAC 30psi Diluter GEN S SM SlideMaker waste diluent cleaning 30 psi agent loro To Power Supply 2 4 PN 4237212A INSTALLATION 2 INTERUNIT CONNECTIONS Power and Signal Cables The following figure shows the interunit connections of the power and signal cables that are supplied with the instrument Your Coulter Representative makes these connections when installing and qualifying your instrument for subsequent use Analyzer Diluter GENeS SM SlideMaker Service port GENeS SM interface J4 48V power Power J5 Primary cord control eal signals cord Power Supply PN 4237212A
145. ree temperature Note Press key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Dryer is OFF is ON aspirated 7 sensors and or the servo loop i Turn off the SlideMaker Temperature Too Any sample in a reservoir is gt Ambient temperature thermistor Open th High not processed on the System card 2 cover The dryer heater is turned off Completed smears are deposited in a slide basket The SlideMaker stops e Heatsink temperature sensor in the heatsink assembly in the Dryer module Hot air path temperature sensor on the Temperature Sensor card in the Dryer module Short circuit in dryer controller A D converter failure e Dryer module fan failure WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place the slides in a basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides Review the slides that were within the dryer area as they may have excessive heat damage 4 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker Note Depending on how long the dryer was off there may be a delay before the dryer reaches full temperature and completely dries the slides 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear
146. resentative _ Completed smears are dried and y deposited slide basket 4 SlideMaker stops FLUIDICS DETECTOR 7 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated e Fluid detector FD7 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Fluid is OFF is ON 2 A smear may be made on one ofthe e A fluidics problem 4 Reset the SlideMaker Detector 7 Failure samples in a reservoir 2 dh ise Reset the SlideMaker 3 Completed smears are dried and l 2 E 4 41 toStop OFF to resume GENeS System u turn Au resu 5 Sy 4 TheSlideMaker stops operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 59 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 8 Fluidics Error Messages Continued a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative deposited in a slide basket 4 TheSlideMaker stops SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action FLUIDICS DETECTOR 8 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated e Fluid detector FD8 is defective Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to res
147. ring The SlideMaker Is Enabled 5 3 Starting Up The SlideMaker 5 3 PN 4237212A PN 4237212A 5 3 USING SLIDES CASSETTES AND BASKETS 5 4 Loading Slides Into A Cassette 5 4 Loading Slide Cassettes 5 7 Removing Slide Cassettes 5 8 Locking A Slide Cassette 5 8 Unlocking A Slide Cassette 5 9 Loading Baskets 5 9 Unloading Baskets 5 10 5 4 CHECKING SMEAR QUALITY 5 10 Slide Quality 5 10 Specimen Condition 5 11 Instrument Performance 5 11 55 SHUTDOWN 5 11 Shutting Down The Slidemaker 5 11 Extended Shutdown 5 11 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 1 6 1 CLEANING PROCEDURES 6 1 Cleaning And Replacing Air Filter 6 1 Cleaning Blood Spills And Broken Slides 6 2 Cleaning A Catch Tray 6 5 Cleaning The Dispense Probe And Rinse Cup 6 7 Priming backwashing Slidemaker 6 10 Flushing The Slidemaker Bleach System 6 10 6 2 REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 6 11 Replacing Slidemaker Fuses 6 11 Replacing The SlideMaker Label Roll 6 13 Replacing The SlideMaker Printer Ribbon 6 16 TROUBLESHOOTING 7 1 7 1 OVERVIEW 7 1 7 2 SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 7 2 Checking The Dryer 7 2 Checking The Dryer Temperature 7 5 Testing The Slidemaker Dryer And Heater 7 6 Checking The Platen And Elevator 7 7 Checking The Pusher Bars 7 10 Checking The Shuttle 7 13 Checking The Slide Cassette 7 17 Checking The Slide Ejector Module 7 18 Checking The Truck 7 21 7 3 SLIDE BASKET CASSETTE 7 23 Advancing A Slide Basket 7 23 Unlocking A Sl
148. ris WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 5 Return the full slide cassettes to the input queue a Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you b Place up to four filled slide cassettes one at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher PN 4237212A 7 15 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 6 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly Disengage the hinges on both sides c Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged Latch 7 16 PN 42372124 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Checking The Slide Cassette Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 1 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues a necessary press to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette b Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together d Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and di
149. ror Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER SENSORS Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples The sensors indicate that the slide pusher Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Slide is OFF is ON aspirated bars are both retracted and extended at the ae ay 20027 E 2 Any sample reservoir io same time because ds m the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Obstructed Or Failed s not processed slide transfer retracted sensor e 3 Completed smears within the SENS or the slide transfer extended WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas Dryer module are dried and sensor SEN10 is blocked may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material deposited in a slide basket e slide transfer retracted sensor Handle with care and avoid skin contact i SENS or the slide transfer extended um ce SI eu b UTE Eon SEN10 failed 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide not have been transferred to Sensor failed 4 C i the Dryer module ose the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 SlideMaker stops 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slid
150. rumental methods National Committe for Clinical Laboratory Standards Villanova PA 1992 Rumke C L The Statistically Expected Variability in Differential Leukocyte Counting Differential Leukocyte Counting John A Koepke ed Conference of the College of American Pathologists Aspen 1977 NCCLS document H20 A Approved Standard for the Evaluation of the Differential Cell Count National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards Villanova PA 1992 International Standard ISO 8037 1 Optics and Optical Instruments Microscope Slides Part 1 Dimensions Optical Properties and Markings NCCLS document H20 A Volume 12 Number 1 Reference Leuhocyte Differential Count Proportional and Evaluation of Instrumental methods Approved Standard March 1992 Section 3 1 2 REFERENCES 1 REFERENCES 2 REFERENCES PN 4237212AA A advancing a slide basket 7 23 Air Conditioning 2 2 Ambient Temperature and Humidity 2 2 Analytical Station Out Of Diluent 7 79 Analytical Station Waste Full 7 79 AUTO SLIDE 7 34 BASKET ALL BASKETS FULL 7 37 BASKET CORNERS FULL 7 38 7 39 BASKET MOVE POSITION 7 40 BASKET MOVE TIMEOUT 7 40 BASKET TRACK JAM 7 41 BASKET COVER OPEN SENSOR 54 7 41 Basket Filling and Unloading 3 2 Basket Queue description 1 10 BUSY 7 34 C CASSETTE CYLINDER SENSORS 7 42 CASSETTE EXTEND TIMEOUT 7 42 CASSETTE LOCK SENSOR 7 43 CASSETTE LOCKED SENSOR 21 7 43 CASSETTE NO CASSETTE 7 44
151. s fallen remove the slide 4 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 5 If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b IfAutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm 1 until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket 2 Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Ifa slide is on the shuttle or has fallen remove the slide 4 Checkthe area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve if possible 5 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 1 48 1 48 PN 4237212A Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER EXTEND SENSOR 10 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop
152. s specifications and information on installation safety and software as well as day to day operating and troubleshooting your SlideMaker This document is made up of procedures from the online Help system it is available in hard copy by request Use the Master Index to easily locate a subject in your hard copy Reference manual Operators Guide or Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manual The Master Index comes with the hard copy of both the Operators Guide and the Special Procedures and Troubleshooting manual Use the Host Transmission Specification to find the information needed to program the transmission interface between the GEN S System and your laboratory s host computer This document comes with your GEN S System See the Documentation page on the back cover of this manual for the contents of each manual It can help you to determine quickly in which manual the information you need is located ABOUT THIS MANUAL Your GEN S SM SlideMaker Operators Guide is a source of information on what the system does This information is organized as follows PN 4237212A vii INTRODUCTION ONLINE HELP SYSTEM Chapter 1 Use and Function Contains the intended use of the SlideMaker a brief history of the methods used the reagents the hazards and a short description of the major components Chapter 2 Installation Contains the SlideMaker requirements and the diagrams of the reagent pneumatic tubing connections and the interunit
153. s when the count cycle ends Slide Labeling Blood smears can be made only on samples processed in the Automatic mode Depending upon user selected criteria the sample smear process either starts immediately or only if selected flagging criteria occur on the samples CBC or Diff results at the GEN S System The slide on the shuttle moves to the label printer and receives a label with the user defined sample information sent from the GEN S System Sample Dispensing Priming of the Dispense module and its probe is done with the first 168 uL of the 250 uL aspirated sample Then the shuttle moves the slide to the Dispense module to receive a 4 UL aliquot of sample This 4 uL is taken from the final 62 uL of the 250 uL sample Smear Production The smear truck holds a clean second slide at approximately a 45 degree angle and drags its edge over the slide with the sample to spread the blood sample Then the second slide moves back over the first slide to make a wedge smear The pusher bars eject the slide with the smear onto the conveyor belt of the Dryer module The second slide transfers to the shuttle to be used for the next sample 3 1 OPERATION PRINCIPLES CHOOSING SLIDES 3 2 3 2 Smear Drying Warmed air dries the smear as the conveyor belt moves the slide through the Dryer module at a preprogrammed speed Basket Filling and Unloading At the end of the Dryer module the conveyor belt transfers the slide to a platform calle
154. shes slides out of the cassette and onto the smear truck one at a time PN 4237212A 1 7 USE AND FUNCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Truck The truck e Moves to the Slide Ejector module e Picks up slides from the Slide Ejector module and deposits slides on the shuttle e Holds a slide in position for making a wedge smear e Places a spreader slide on the smear slide moves the spreader slide through the drop of blood and stops allowing the blood to wick along the end of the spreader slide Then the smear truck pushes the spreader slide across the long direction of the smear slide producing a wedge blood smear roy uuu uu Jy Shuttle The shuttle is a moving platform that transports a slide between three positions the smear home position the printer labeling position and the dispense position 1 8 PN 4237212A USE AND FUNCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Dispense Module The Dispense Module includes a dispense probe and a probe wipe for measuring and positioning the drop of blood used for a smear Pusher Bars The slide pusher bars push the wet slide from the shuttle onto the conveyor belts of the Dryer module PN 4237212A 1 9 USE AND FUNCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS Dryer The dryer receives a labeled wet smear slide from the pusher bars dries the smear and moves the smear to the Slide Elevator module The platen and elevator also called the Slide Elevator module re
155. slide basket e Outputs of processor A e Servo controller WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 3 Check the slide on the shuttle and remove that slide if it is labeled or has blood on it 4 Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible 5 Checkthe smear truck for a slide a Ifthe smear truck is holding a slide 1 Turn off the SlideMaker The smear truck drops the slide 2 Retrieve the fallen slide 3 Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker b Ifthe smear truck is empty close the cover and reset the SlideMaker 6 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List c Call your Coulter Representative 7 78 7 18 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES 7 Table 7 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK LIMIT SENSOR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all When either the servo reverse or the Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm
156. spose of the slide 2 Remove any jammed slides from the cassette 3 Replace the slides in the cassette Return the full slide cassettes to the input queue a Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you b Place up to four filled slide cassettes one at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher 5 Note If your slides frequently jam in the cassette call your Coulter Representative to adjust the slide opening PN 4237212A 7 17 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Checking The Slide Ejector Module Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts 1 Ifyou have not already done so open the cover Unlatch 7 18 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 2 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues V a If necessary press to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette b Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together gt If a slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide e Chec
157. structions printed on the shipping cartons tell the carrier how to handle this electronic instrument Carefully inspect all cartons when they arrive If you see any sign of mishandling or damage file a claim with the carrier immediately If the shipment is separately insured file a claim with the insurance company 2 2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS HARDWARE Install and operate this instrument in a conventional clinical laboratory environment Since this instrument is part of the GENeS System and units are interrelated you must determine the system location and layout before your Coulter Representative arrives to install this instrument Consider the following special requirements Space and Accessibility In addition to the space required for the individual components consider e Comfortable working height e Access to perform service procedures 2 PN 4237212A INSTALLATION SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS HARDWARE Refer to the following figure for recommended space and accessibility requirements 38 cm 15 in 15 cm in 38 15 63 5 25 60 96 cm 61cm 24 in 24 in Electrical Input CAUTION Introduction of electrical interference causing the instrument to lock up or reset frequently can occur if you do not plug the power cable directly into an electrical outlet Overheating melting and burning of the power lines can occ
158. sts check for a vacuum leak 2 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker and open the cover WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact b Check the area below the smear truck for fallen slides and retrieve the slides if possible c Close the cover and turn on the SlideMaker 3 Ifthe message still persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous material Handle with care and avoid skin contact C Openthe cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 64 1 64 PN 4237212A Table 7 9 Pneumatics Error Messages Continued TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action PNEUMATICS NO HIGH VACUUM Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop The SlideMaker stops all Vacuum leak Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen
159. t the corner d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative BASKET MOVE POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples The slide basket did not reach the desired Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Basket is OFF is ON aspirated 7 position after the number of steps required 1 Remove the jammed slide basket Move Position 2 sample in a reservoir is This could indicate Failure processed slide basket is jammed WARNING Risk of personal injury and contamination The slide processing areas 3 last completed smear is rear belt position SEN31 or the may contain prepared smears and or broken glass with biohazardous material transferred to the Dryer front belt position SEN32 failed Handle with care and avoid skin contact module 2 Open the cover and inspect the area under the smear truck for a fallen slide unti a slide is 3 Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker ready to exit from the module 4 Ifthe message persists 5 SlideMaker stops all a Turn off the SlideMaker mechanical activity and the Dryer module heater is turned off b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Not
160. the SlideMaker Drains waste from SlideMaker waste chamber into GEN S System waste container Fills the SlideMaker diluent reservoirs When the SlideMaker completes this processing READY appears on the SlideMaker status line Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen HARDWARE Checking Pneumatic power Supplies Procedure 1 Ensure SlideMaker is ready to make smears 5 System is either processing or ready to process samples Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen Press ROUTINE FUNCTIONS Press PNEUMATIC POWER SUPPLIES PN 4237212A PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING HARDWARE SlideMaker displays the pneumatic supply levels and the electrical power supply voltages along with the acceptable ranges If the pneumatic supply levels are outside the acceptable ranges adjust the regulators as indicated below For This Use This 5 PSI 5 psi adjustment regulator on the right side of the SlideMaker 30 PSI 30 psi adjustment control on the GEN S System Power Supply RAW VAC The RAW VAC comes from the GENeS System Power Supply It can only be adjusted by your Coulter Representative REG VAC1 17 5 Hg VAC1 regulator on the left side of the SlideMaker REG VAC2 6 5 Hg VAC2 regulator on the left side of the SlideMaker If the power supply voltages are outside their acceptable ranges contact your Coulter Representative 5 Press EXIT until y
161. the filter 6 Wash the filter in soap and water rinse it and dry it completely If the filter is torn or shredded discard it and replace it with a new one Order replacement filters from your Coulter Representative Return the filter to its original location Put the filter cover back on PN 4237212A 6 1 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES 6 2 9 Plugin the power cord 10 Turn on the power 11 Press M to turn on the SlideMaker Cleaning Blood Spills And Broken Slides Procedure CAUTION Possible biohazardous condition Clean up any blood spill or broken slide as quickly as possible Handle with care Avoid skin puncture Dispose of all contaminated disposable cleaning materials and broken slides sharps in accordance with your local regulations and acceptable laboratory practices 1 Usea spill control and decontamination kit containing the following items Acleaning solution capable of inactivating the Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV and Hepatitis B HBV To make an acceptable cleaning bleach solution mix gt Four parts water gt One part high quality fragrance free bleach 5 sodium hypochlorite available chlorine e Sufficient absorbent materials to handle the largest potential spill such as paper towels Latex or rubber gloves e Biohazard bag for waste PN 4237212A CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES CLEANING PROCEDURES WARNING
162. too hard Pull gently to separate the two rolls If the connecting ribbon breaks tape it to the take up roll 4 Open the new printer ribbon package 5 While letting the take up roll hang thread the ribbon through the printer head Note The SlideMaker contains an arrow path to show the proper direction to thread the printer ribbon Ribbon tension bar 6 Place the supply roll on its retainer spool 7 Place the take up roll on its retainer 8 Thread the ribbon around the tension bar Wind the ribbon until you see the ribbon reach the tension bar 4237212 6 17 CLEANING REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 9 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides c Close the cover ensuring the lower latches are engaged d 10 Press toturnon the SlideMaker Latch 6 18 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING 1 4 OVERVIEW Slide quality is often the source of problems with the SlideMaker When slides jam frequently on the SlideMaker check your slides Checking the SlideMaker for possible slide jams is also helpful in detecting problems Make sure to check the Slide cassette Slide Ejector module Shuttle e Dryer e Smear truck Slide platen and elevator e Pusher bars Smear quality can be affected in several ways The SlideMaker screen allows you to perform several troubleshooting and general functions Slide label problems
163. top is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative 7 54 7 54 42372124 Table 7 7 Ejector Error Messages TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action EJECTOR REGISTER X RETRACT ERROR Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop lf AutoStop 1 No new samples are The register X cylinder did not retract or did Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Slide is OFF is 0 aspirated not retract far enough to engage the register ETE Ejector Register E 2s 2 Ed slide pusher is retracted X cleared Sensor SENT or SENT a 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Retract Failure not detect the retraction This could 2 the cover pick up a slide to make a indicate 3 At the MAIN MENU select ROUTINE FUNCTIONS UNLOCK CASSETTE to smear the sample is not register mechanism is jammed or unlock the cassette used binding 4 Remove the slide cassette that is in the slide ejector station Note Unused samples are e Register X cleared sensor SEN17 5 Manually remove any slides from the slide ejector mechanism discarded following reset failed 6 Close the cover 4 Any
164. tte 1 6 Slidemaker Screen 1 3 Truck 1 8 Vacuum Accumulator 1 5 D decreasing slidemaker printer label intensity 7 25 DELIVERY INSPECTION 2 1 dimensions 4 1 DISPENSE INCOMPLETE ASPIRATION 7 50 DISPENSE PROBE NOT DOWN SEN 12 7 50 DISPENSE PROBE NOT UP SENSOR 11 7 51 DISPENSE SENSORS 7 51 Dispense Module description 1 9 Drainage 2 3 draining the slidemaker 7 26 DRYER EXTEND SENSOR 10 7 52 DRYER HIGH TEMPERATURE 7 53 INDEX 1 INDEX DRYER LOW TEMPERATURE 7 53 DRYER NO SLIDE IN BASKET 7 54 DRYER PLATEN SENSORS 7 56 DRYER PLATEN TIMEOUT 7 57 DRYER PLATEN 7 55 DRYER RETRACT SENSOR 9 7 58 DRYER SENSORS 7 58 DRYER SLIDE LOST 7 59 Dryer description 1 10 E EJECTOR REGISTER RETRACT X ERROR 7 60 EJECTOR RETRACT SENSOR 23 7 60 EJECTOR RETRY ERROR 7 61 EJECTOR SENSOR ERROR 7 61 EJECTOR SLIDE NOT X REGISTERED 7 62 Ejector description 1 7 Electrical Input 2 2 error messages Slidemaker tables of 7 33 Workstation tables of 7 33 See also individual messages F FLUIDICS CALIBRATE 7 63 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 1 7 63 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 2 7 63 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 3 7 64 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 4 7 64 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 5 7 64 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 6 7 65 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 7 7 65 FLUIDICS DETECTOR 8 7 65 G 5 Needle description 1 12 If No Cassette Is Present In The Input Queue Then Add Loaded Cassette 7 44 increas
165. ued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Alar Screen Message m Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action AUTO SLIDE No SlideMaker Log SlideMaker automatically created Analytical Station performed an Auto No action necessary SlideMaker a Slide using default parameters Clear cycle Automatically Made A e Delay in the Workstation Slide Using Default Parameters BUSY No N A No N A SlideMaker is running a e SlideMaker is running a sample No action necessary SlideMaker Is BUSY sample SlideMaker is in the Service mode SlideMaker is in the Service mode MAIN COVER OPEN SENSOR 53 Yes if SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop If in the Service mode the 1 Operator opened the main cover Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm busy SlideMaker Main Cover is OFF is ON SlideMaker continues operating 2 Main cover interlock SEN53 is 1 Ifthe cover appears closed open the cover and close it again No if Open Sensor 53 normally obstructed or defective idle Please Close The Cover If in the Normal mode 2 Reset the SlideMaker to resume normal operation And Press The RESET eet 3 Ifthe message persists 1 Any servo operation in Button progress continues a Ensure SEN53 is UIS b Close the cover and reset the SlideMaker if operating 4 If the message still persists aspirated is processed until b If AutoStop is ON tur
166. ulling diluent seconds the reagent full sensor SEN47 Tank Not Full i indicates the tank is nottull because 1 Ensure the reagent lines are connected to the reagent containers 0 new samples are N nM 2 Ifthe message occurs during a Startup or a normal operating cycle the aspirated i EE is being pulled into the diluent supply is low 54 ank 2 Any sample in a reservoir is n a Replace the diluent container Follow the Replacing Reagent processed a hae tuent anac ane Containers procedure in the Online Help system for the message that 3 Backwashing may fail 7 ORT iQ E appears on the Analytical Station depending on amount of level of the reagent 1 riot b Do a SlideMaker Startup cycle to prime the diluent lines Select MAIN diluent in the tank on the kind of reagent MENU gt ROUTINE FUNCTIONS gt gt ROUTINE FLUIDICS RUN START 4 Completed smears are dried UP and deposited in a slide e reagent full sensor SEN47 failed 3 If the message occurs during a Shutdown cycle the cleaning agent is low basket a Replace the cleaning agent container Follow the Replacing Reagent 5 SlideMaker stops all Containers procedure in the Online Help system for the message that mechanical activity because appears on the Analytical Station the SlideMaker cannot run without diluent b SlideMaker Shutdown cycle to prime the cleaning agent lines f Select MAIN MENU ROUTINE FUNCTIONS ROUTINE FLUI
167. ur if you use an extension cord with the power cable Plug the power cable directly into an electrical outlet Place the instrument close enough to an electrical outlet so that an extension cord is not needed This instrument requires an ac outlet that is within 1 2 m 4 ft of the area designated for the SlideMaker The ac outlet must be properly grounded and transients protected Ambient Temperature and Humidity Refer to the GEN S System Reference Manual ambient temperature and humidity information Air Conditioning Compensate for system generated heat in air conditioned environments with an additional 500 Btus PN 4237212A 2 2 INSTALLATION 2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE Ventilation Position ventilation fans at least 25 cm 10 in away from walls or obstructions that could interfere with the flow of air Drainage WARNING Biohazardous contamination could occur from contact with the waste container and its associated tubing if not handled with care Avoid skin contact Clean up spills immediately Dispose of the contents of the waste container in accordance with your local regulations and acceptable laboratory procedures The waste line of this instrument is connected to the waste line of the GEN S System For information about the drainage requirements for the GEN S System refer to the 5 System Reference Manual 2 3 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SOFTWARE To set up the software on this instrument Ensu
168. ure is intended for use as an optional peripheral to the COULTER GENeS System The SlideMaker creates a blood smear on a clean microscope slide using a segment of the blood sample aspirated by the GENS System PN 4237212A 1 1 USE AND FUNCTION METHOD HISTORY 1 2 METHOD HISTORY Blood smears or films have multiple uses in hematology They can be used To determine the leukocyte differential count e To check the leukocyte distribution to determine whether any abnormal leukocyte cells are present e study erythrocytes and platelets Peripheral blood films can be prepared using the wedge pull technique After a drop of mixed blood is deposited on one end of a slide a second slide is placed at about a 45 degree angle to the first slide and quickly pushed to the other end of the first slide to spread the blood s Acceptable blood films should have An adequate working area with an acceptable morphology and minimum distributional distortion A gradual decrease in thickness of sample e A minimum film of 2 5 cm e Edges narrower than the slide width Afar end without streaks that is at least 1 cm from the end of the slide e No artifacts derived from the technique 1 3 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Slidemaker Front View 7212048A 1 2 PN 4237212A USE AND FUNCTION 1 SYSTEM COMPONENTS Slidemaker Screen The SlideMaker screen displays the SlideMaker status and error messag
169. ure screen to verify heater temperatures If the heater fails to turn on turn the SlideMaker off and call your Coulter Representative Turn off the SlideMaker heater The SlideMaker status line displays HEATER OFF Check the Dryer Temperature screen to verify heater temperatures If the heater fails to turn off turn the SlideMaker off and call your Coulter Representative 6 Press EXIT until you reach the MAIN MENU screen 7T Press RUN MODE to return to the RUN MODE screen 1 6 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Checking The Platen And Elevator Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts 1 Ifyou have not already done so open the cover Unlatch 42372124 7 7 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 2 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues If necessary press to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette b Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together d Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide Remove slides
170. utoStop OFF resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative PRINTER MISSING LABEL No SlideMaker Log Warning only The SlideMaker Label missing on label roll No action required SlideMaker Label continues operating normally Printer Is Missing Label PRINTER MOTOR FAILED Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples are aspirated Label printer motor did not move as Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Label is OFF is ON 2 lfasample s label is not printed required To place a label on the slide the TN TE Printer Motor Failure ihe saple not Liski shuttle moves in step with the label 1 Wait until is last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Turn Off On 3 Completed smears are dried and dispenser in the Label Printer module If the 2 Tum the SlideMaker off and then on SlideMaker deposited in a slide basket label dispenser does not move atimeoutis 3 If the message persists 4 The SlideMaker stops all exceeded and this message is generated a Turn off the SlideMaker mechanical activity b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GEN S System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 11 7 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 11 Printer Error Messages
171. ver and reset the SlideMaker If the message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Open the cover and remove the slides from the pusher bars area Dryer module and platen and place them in a slide basket for staining Note You may not be able to retrieve all the slides d Close the cover and call your Coulter Representative 1 50 1 50 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 6 Dryer Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action DRYER PLATEN Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples The slide was lost sometime between when Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Platen No is OFF is ON aspirated the dryer exit sensor SEN49 detected its 1 Slide 2 Any sample inareservoir is trailing edge and when the gripper Rm a re not processed overextended sensor SEN46 detected it WARNING Risk of contamination The prepared smears contain biohazardous 3 last completed smear is Was Not present on the platen material Handle with care and avoid skin contact 1o the Heyer 2 queste aru ue Rot b Se pnt 2 Remove the slides from the pusher bars area
172. ver and reset the SlideMaker 5 Ifthe message persists a Turn off the SlideMaker b If AutoStop is ON turn AutoStop OFF to resume GENeS System operation Samples that require slides appear in the Slide List C Call your Coulter Representative PN 4237212A 7 79 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLES OF SLIDEMAKER MESSAGES Table 7 14 Truck Error Messages Continued SLIDEMAKER WORKSTATION RECOVERY View Error Screen Message Alarm Log Message and Icons on Command Center SlideMaker Status Probable Cause Corrective Action TRUCK PLACEMENT POSITION Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 No new samples When traveling to the placement position Note Press any key on the SlideMaker screen to reset the alarm SlideMaker Truck is OFF is ON aspirated the smear truck ended at a position D T Poia E Any sample in a reservoir greater than 0 050 in of the desired 1 Wait until the last slide in the Dryer module is deposited in a slide basket Timeout is discarded position 2 the cover TRUCK POSITION SENSORS 58 59 60 Yes SlideMaker Log If AutoStop If AutoStop 1 SlideMaker Truck At is OFF is ON Improper Position mo 2 Sensors 58 59 60 BH 3 2 3 Completed smears are dried and deposited ina slide basket The SlideMaker stops all mechanical activity No new samples are aspirated The sample in the reservoir is not used Note Unused samples are discarded f
173. ving 2 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues a If necessary press to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette b Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c Ifmecessary check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together d Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide 3 Remove slides including jammed slides and debris from shuttle truck and pawls 4 Remove any jammed slides or debris from the transfer area or under the dryer belts 5 manually move the truck so it does not obstruct your view of the pusher bars Manually move the pusher bars using your hand or a hemostat Make sure to move the pusher bars all the way forward and backward PN 4237212A 7 11 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 6 Return the full slide cassettes to the input queue a Position the cassette with the raised arrow pointing up and facing you b Place up to four filled slide cassettes one at a time into the input queue in front of the cassette pusher 7 Close the cover a Move the cover back slightly b Disengage the hinges on both sides Close the cover ensuring the lo
174. wer latches are engaged Latch 1 12 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS Checking The Shuttle Procedure WARNING Risk of injury from movable part Be careful when working with movable parts 1 Ifyou have not already done so open cover Unlatch PN 4237212A 7 13 TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS WARNING Risk of personal injury if you try to load or unload a slide cassette when a cassette is moving Load or unload a slide cassette only when the slide cassette is not moving 2 Remove all slide cassettes from the input and output queues NDS a If necessary press to turn off the SlideMaker and release the current slide cassette b Move the cassette backward and up from the output queue c Ifmecessary check the cassette to make sure the slides inside it are not stuck together d Ifa slide is jammed inside the shuttle area remove and dispose of the slide 3 Remove slides including jammed slides and debris from shuttle truck and pawls Manually move the shuttle by gently sliding it or moving its belt inside instrument Make sure to move the shuttle all the way along its path SS Tes Wo N 7 14 PN 4237212A TROUBLESHOOTINGTROUBLESHOOTING SLIDEJAMS OR DEBRIS 4 Ifyou suspect a vacuum problem debris may exist on the shuttle or on the slide Use a lint free tissue to wipe the shuttle and remove any deb

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