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scil SPOTCHEM™ EZ Chemistry Analyzer Operations Manual

1. gt Generally mg conventional unit is used for unit To change the unit contact scil technical services 46 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 Survey Mode printing for 1 item 2 Alb 5 2 g dl 5 Temperature conversion Unit conversion Correlation correction Acor 0 923 Bcor 0 m oO Measurement value which temperature conversion unit conversion or correlation correction is not applied Temperature Printed out as for the items other than enzyme items Temperature conversion factor Conversion factor when the standard temperature is 37 C 86 F Unit mg is the conventional unit SI is SI unit and User is units set by users Unit conversion factor Conversion factor when the conventional unit is standard Coefficient of correlation correction Coefficient set in the Entering parameters on the Sub Menu 47 Chapter 3 SUB MENU With the SUB MENU auxiliary operations other than normal measurement and calibration can be performed This chapter describes the SUB MENU functions and operating procedures 3 1 Overview of SUB MENU 3 1 1 Composition of SUB MENU 3 2 Measurement Results Menu 3 2 1 Print measurement results 3 2 2 Transmit measurement results 3 2 3 Delete measurement results 3 3 Parameter Menu 3 3 1 Print parameters 3 3 2 Enter parameters 3 3 3 Initialize parameters 3 3 4 Enter sample type 3 3 5 Copy standard range setting 3 4 Maintenance
2. 91 Description and error message Conditions and causes 92 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy E13 E13 Wrong strips 87 OK ENTER 7 9 Single type M Multi type Channel with a different Reagent Strip in either case E14 E14 Used strips 9 OK ENTER 7 9 Single type M Multi type Channel with used Reagent Strip in either case E15 E15 No MEAS data 7 M OK ENTER 7 9 Single type M Multi type Channel with no information for measurement in either case The error is not displayed when the magnetic card is inserted E16 E16 No CAL data 7 M OK ENTER 7 9 Single type M Multi type Channel with no calibration information in either case When calibrating by calibrator kit a many Reagent Strip is set The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or bending of the Reagent Strip Before calibration of an item is completed another item was attempted to be calibrated AX WARNING Used Reagent Strip is already used The reagent pad is colored because of old Reagent Strips or inappropriate preservation The reagent pad is dirty The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or bending of the Reagent Strip AX WARNING A single card for the item to measure is not inserted The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or bending of the Reagent Strip When this occurs in measur
3. T92 Memory optical OK ENTER Failure to discard tip White plate or black plate is dirty The rotating rate of centrifuge is defective it cannot rotate due to an obstruction around the centrifuge Forgot to set centrifuge tube Protective cover is not properly attached Trouble occurred in the centrifuge front back driving mechanism it cannot operate because of an obstruction in the operating path of the centrifuge base Trouble with product information memory storage Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting Trouble with mechanism information memory storage Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting Trouble with optical system information memory storage Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting Turn off the power and remove the tip from the nozzle Clean the white plate or black plate Note the case in which trouble is detected when the power is turned on it is necessary to turn on the power again after maintenance since measurement cannot be Started Remove the obstruction around the centrifuge Turn on the power again if the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Set the centrifuge tube Attach the protective cover properly Turn on the power again Confirm that there is no obstruction f the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services If the same trouble occurs contac
4. The Sample type 1 name entering screen is displayed REF value 1 name gt 2 Enter the sample type e Maximum 5 letters can be entered using numbers letters and REF value 1 name symbols lt poG gt e Press Enter key The Sample type 2 name entering sas REF value 2 name screen is displayed lt gt e Similarly enter the sample types 2 to 5 When no sample type is set press Enter key with the space kept blank 66 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 Setting the sample type to use on the basic setting e In the end set the sample type to REF value base type use on the basic setting lt DOG gt Ne The entered sample type is used as the sample type unless a different type is set at the time of measurement e Press key to select sample type to use as the basic setting and press Enter key Save Yes START No STOP The Entry check screen is displayed 4 Saving the setting contents e Press Start key or Stop key Writing Pressing Start key saves the details of the setting and returns the screen to the PARAMETER MENU 1 2 If Stop key is pressed the PARAMETER MENU 1 2 is 1 Print 2 Input restored without saving the 3 Initialize 1 2 setting contents 5 End setting 1 Measure 2 Submenu e Press STOP key twice to return Bat tangata 1 1 to the MAIN MENU 67 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 3 5 Copy standard ran
5. e The selected species is set as the sample type and the Standby screen is restored 6 Set the Tip e Place the tip in the tip hole of the centrifuge equipped multi rack using a pair of forceps Do NOT touch the pointed end of the tip with fingers The silicon coating can be disturbed and correct results may not be obtained Standby 2009 05 06 ID 1 INFO 2 Standby 2009 05 06 Sample Man Standby 2009 05 06 ID 1 INFO 2 35 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 7 Set the samples e Measurement of uncentrifuged whole blood e Open the centrifuge cover and place the uncapped centrifuge cup in position e Close the centrifuge cover securely Make sure sample tubes are NOTE uncapped otherwise they can cause breakage of a centrifuge tube and the nozzle Make sure the centrifuge cover is closed properly If the centrifuge cover remains open it may become jammed and correct results cannot be obtained NOTE e Measurement of serum plasma or centrifuged samples e Uncap sample tubes and place them to the port of the multi rack Make sure the sample tubes are uncapped otherwise it may cause breakage of the Nozzle NOTE Make sure the centrifuge cover is NOTE closed properly If the cover is not secure it can get jammed 36 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT e Re measurement or additional measurement with a centrifuge When measuring the previously
6. 0 2 4 5 6 and 8 keys can be used in selecting items 0 gt initially displayed item 2 gt last item 4 gt previous item 6 gt next item 8 gt first item 5 gt first item of the Multi Reagent Strip gt To enter minus signs and decimal points use key gt If key is pressed first a minus sign is entered To enter a decimal point press key after any number is entered e g gt To enter 12 Press 1 2 Ex to enter 3 4 Press 3 4 gt To enter 5 press 0 5 If 5 are pressed the result will be 5 gt When the wrong key is pressed press the MENU key and key simultaneously to delete the last entered character gt If START key is pressed the initially displayed value is restored 2 Select measurement items 3 e Select measurement items for parameters by pressing hyphen key e Press ENTER key The Temperature setting screen is displayed Set temperature e Select the temperature from 37 C 30 C and 25 C by pressing hyphen key Note that items other than enzyme have only one choice of 37 C e Press ENTER key The Coefficient factor setting screen is displayed Set coefficient factor e Enter the coefficient factor a by using the numeric keys Any number from 0 to 10000 can be entered Press ENTER key The cursor mov
7. e Wipe out dust adhered to the table pins with a cotton swab Cleaning the black and white plates Monthly NOTE The black and white plates are reflectors to measure standard values of reflectivity measurement Be careful not to leave grease or scratch the plates by touching them with bare hands Otherwise correct measurement results may not be obtained Requirements soft cloth cloth for eyeglasses is preferable Carefully wipe out stains or dust adhered to the black and white plates with a soft cloth Do NOT try to blow dust away with your breath which may cause fogging of the plates Use a soft cloth a brush or a camera blower 3 Clean the Rubber Plate Monthly Remove the top cover by sliding it to the left 76 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE e Moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and wipe out stains or dust adhered to the Rubber Plate e f the Rubber Plate is wet use a dry cotton swab to dry am am KK e Attach the top cover by sliding IME SS to the right 4 End cleaning e Turn ON the power Warm up Warming up starts and the Reagent Table and the Centrifuge Multi Rack slide back to the original position and the Table Cover closes e lf the operation is completed 1 Measure 2 Submenu turn OFF the power after the l l MAIN MENU is displayed 3 Calibrate 1 1 7I Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 2 2 Cleaning the Tip Waste Case and Protective
8. l l l l l l l l l l Searching Patten Meaning S Example 1 5 character ID ending with M Example 2 AB YZ 5 character ID starting with AB and ending with YZ l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l l Example 3 AB YZ ID starting with AB and ending with YZ Example4 PQR__ ID including PQR Example 5 ID of 4 characters or more starting with N This function is upper lower case sensitive oon The characters key or themselves cannot be searched e g to search IDs starting with hyphen key by entering the attempt will fail A searching pattern with more than four asterisks cannot be entered 3 3 Parameter Menu 56 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 3 1 gt Besides hyphen key 0 2 4 5 6 and 8 keys can be used in selecting items 0 gt initially displayed item 2 gt last item 4 gt previous item 6 gt next item 8 gt first item 5 gt first item of the Multi Reagent Strip gt If ALL SINGLE or ALL MULTI is selected parameter settings of all the items for single or multi reagent strips are printed out respectively gt To stop printing press STOP key Printing stops and the Measurement item selecting screen is restored Print parameters It is possible to print the current parameter settings by each measurement item if needed 1 Display settin
9. 3 5 Mode Menu 3 6 Built in Clock Adjustment 48 3 1 Overview of SUB MENU 3 1 1 Composition of SUB MENU Chapter 3 SUB MENU e MAIN MENU After the power is ON and warm up is completed the MAIN MENU is displayed In the MAIN MENU normal measurement calibration and the SUB MENU are available gt When START key is e SUB MENU pressed on any screen of SUB MENU the MAIN The SUB MENU consists of 2 pages Press MENU key or hyphen key to switch the MENU is restored SUB MENU pages alternately between SUB MENU 1 2 and SUB MENU 2 2 In the SUB MENU there are several functions to be set and they are arranged in layers This chapter partly describes the SUB MENU fs SP Na Fa tea pla I sa i ash Da sa ara aah a ag LI lew eee ase eee t MAIN MENU 1 Measure 2 Sebmenu 1 Calibrate 1 1 j i aie or a ge 3 OE S 3 ETOF AA v IODE at in dB u w DA E en DS SUB MENU 1 2 CA HMGRA ot Fin Bry O fi Print 2 Send alae MEASUREMENT ANS oer ae 1 Maintenance 1 2 AENA 1 Dalete i11 RESULTS MENU Ws en Sx Ge aa AA ee oD eG IDAT foal ge i j hi s Br Se nen DE ENTER 3 2 Gs 6 ae a i a a START fois CDE 1 Prini i Input PEES I ane See PARAMETER ae 3 Initlalyze 1 2 ODE MENU Sr hea Sn Bins r ala a m i os n nn i i emg Y 3 0 4 Type 5 Copy SrA Wwe azaj OOO any Fe a foe g i
10. Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE Proper maintenance is required to maintain satisfactory measurement This chapter describes maintenance and replacement of consumables 4 1 Outline of Maintenance 4 1 1 Frequency of Maintenance 4 2 Daily Maintenance 4 2 1 Cleaning the Reagent Table 4 2 2 Cleaning the Tip Waste Case and Protective Cover 4 3 Periodic Maintenance 4 3 1 Replacement of Thermal Printer Paper 4 3 2 Cleaning the Optical Window 4 3 3 Cleaning the Nozzle 4 3 4 Replacement of Nozzle 4 1 Outline of Maintenance 73 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 1 Part of Analyzer Reagent Table Black and White Plates Rubber Plate Tip Waste Case Centrifuge Cover Replace Printer Paper Optical Window Nozzle Replace Nozzle Cleaning Frequency Daily Monthly Monthly Daily Daily When red line appears on both sides of printer paper As directed As directed Section 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 1 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 3 1 4 3 2 4 3 3 4 3 4 74 4 2 Dal ly Mai ntenance Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 2 1 Cleaning the Reagent Table A WARNING A CAUTION With numerous measurements residue of sample and Reagent Strips stay on the Reagent Table When they are adhered to a new Reagent Strip correct measurement results may not be obtained or Reagent Strips may be jammed inside Clean the Reagent Table daily after use to ensure that correct measurement results can be obtained all the time Also clean the black and white pla
11. First operation after setting up This section explains the way to load thermal printer paper and set data and time after turning on the power switch 1 Turn on the power SPOTCHEM EZ e Turn on the power switch on the rear panel Ne ret EE of the analyzer pains TES e After the system analyzer name and system Version are displayed warm up starts Tes i NMeasies 2 Sabnene e Warm up is completed in about 10 minutes The MAIN MENU is displayed as shown to _3 Calibrate 1 1 the right i 2 Set the thermal printer paper e Set the attached thermal printer paper See 4 3 1 Thermal printer paper replacement 3 Confirm the time and date e Set the date and time see 3 6 Built in Clock Adjustment IMPORTANT If the date is not set correctly correct measurement results may not be obtained and an error may occur 18 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT This chapter describes the outline and operating procedures of measurement and calibration 2 1 Outline of Measurement 2 1 1 scil SPOTCHEM EZ Reagent Strips 2 1 2 Normal measurement 2 2 Handling Samples and Reagents 2 2 1 Cautions 2 2 2 Handling samples 2 2 3 Handling Reagent Strips 2 2 4 Handling magnetic cards 2 2 5 Handling tips 2 2 6 Handling centrifuges 2 3 Preparation for Measurement 2 3 1 Preparation 2 3 2 Startup 2 3 3 Checks before measurement 2 3 4 Preparing samples 2 4 Measurement 2 4 1 Normal measuremen
12. From the left item name item symbol lot number and expiry date printed when calibration 4 Calibration type CARD means calibration by magnetic card PNE S 5 Calibration factor 6 From the left calibration mode L amp H L H the number of calibration A AIS Not pune nen times lot number and calibration date the upper limit of the standard range is the 7 Coefficient of system s difference correction same or higher than the 8 Temperature Printed out as for the items other than enzyme items upper limit of the 9 Coefficient of correlation correction Coefficient set in the Entering measurement range Parameters in the SUB MENU gt Y is not printed 10 Measurement range The lower limit and upper limit when the lower limit of 11 Standard range for species The lower limit and upper limit the standard i o E 12 Species The lower and upper limit of standard range for each species the same or lower than l l the lower limit of the set Printing is available only when sample type is set measurement range gt The lot number and calibration date are printed when calibration is done by calibrator kit 58 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 2 Printing of Multi Parameters SP 4430 V1 00 2000 06 05 07 2 Parameter CARD Cal L amp H n 2 ABCDEF 2000 06 03 BUN S 06 Cal Acal 1 000 Beal 0 000 O CARD Asys 1 051 Bsys 2 125 Q 1 Left to right name of multi re
13. W on average AC 100V 60Hz when continuous measurements are conducted The analyzer automatically absorbs samples set on the Centrifuge equipped Multi Rack and drops them on reagent strips Manual operation is not necessary so that the sampling amount becomes constant and stable measurement results can be obtained The analyzer has a built in centrifuge for 1 patient sample By placing the whole blood sample in the centrifuge tube and setting it on the Centrifuge equipped Multi Rack the operation centrifugation suction sampling is conducted automatically This saves centrifugation of whole blood samples before measurement Calibration is achieved using the magnetic cards provided with the Reagent Strips By inserting magnetic cards into the magnetic card reader differences between reagent strip lot number and daily deviations are automatically calibrated Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 2 Measurement principles Light emitted from the LED becomes monochromatic light of a certain wavelength after passing through an optical fiber Five different types of optical filters are provided and the optimum wavelength is selected for each test item Monochromatic light is separated and transmitted to the photometry section of each channel by ten optical fibers Photometry section channel 1 channel 2 channel 3 channel 4 Optical channel 5 Fiber channel 6 channel 7 channel 8 channel 9
14. measured sample with a centrifuge such measurement can be done at a reduced centrifugal time IMPORTANT When performing additional testing on a previously tested centrifuge sample quantity may be short Shortage of sample amount may lead to incorrect results due to aspiration of blood cells or abnormal rotation of centrifuge Make sure that the remaining sample amount is adequate prior to performing additional measurements Standby 2009 05 06 e Press 0 key on the Standby screen ID 1 INFO 2 The centrifuge selecting screen is Ne displayed ON is always displayed Every time when 0 key is at the beginning pressed on the centrifugation selecting e To switch On and Off of screen On and Off are displayed alternately centrifuge press 0 key on the Standby 2009 05 06 centrifuge selecting screen CNTRFG ON To perform the measurement on the screen of No centrifugation be sure to IMPORTANT use the centrifuged sample If uncentrifuged sample is used correct measurement results may not be obtained Reagent Strips Three reagent strip arrangements are available for testing patient samples e Multi reagent strip selection and single reagent strip selection e Multi reagent strip selection only e Single reagent strip selection only Choose the reagent strip arrangement that meets your desired parameter needs Set the Multi Reagent Strip e Open the aluminum foil package
15. move to the second position Set the date and time of the built in clock Once the date and time are set resetting is not necessary However resetting may be necessary over time with daylight savings 1 Display setting screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU1 2 is displayed e Press MENU key or key SUB MENU 2 2 is displayed e Press 5 key The Password entering screen is displayed Enter password 99 is displayed on the screen e Press ENTER key The Clock adjustment screen is displayed 2 Set the date and time e Enter the present date by sliding the cursor with hyphen key e Press ENTER key The cursor moves to the time entry position e Enter the present time by sliding the cursor with hyphen key e Press ENTER key The set date and time are stored and the SUB MENU 2 2 is restored 3 End Setting e Press ENTER key The set date and time are stored and the SUB MENU 2 2 is restored Measure 2 Submenu Calibrate 1 1 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 5 Clock 2 2 Mode Password lt _ gt Cancel STOP Date lt 0Q9 06 01 gt YMD Time lt 12 34 00 gt Date Time lt 09 06 12 gt YMD lt 12 34 00 gt lt 0 9 06 12 gt YMD lt 12 34 00 gt lt 0 9 06 12 gt YMD lt 12 5_ 00 gt 4 Mode a1 LOGE 2 2 1 Measure 2 Submenu 1 1 3 Calibrate 12
16. the setup range Low the case in which the counted value is smaller than the setup range Trouble occurred in an electrical component T17 Device error SUB OK ENTER PMC When trouble occurs on the PMC SUB When trouble occurs on the sub Forgot to set tips Failure in setting tip mount T20 Tip picking OK ENTER Turn on the power again If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Turn on the power again f the same trouble occurs contact your scil animal care If measurement is Started though trouble is detected when the power turned on trouble occurs at the start of measurement and the measurement cannot be performed If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Turn on the power again If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Turn on the power again If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Set the tip Description and trouble message Conditions and causes Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy T21 T21 Tip ejecting OK ENTER T25 T25 Barcode sensor 8 5 3 OK ENTER 1 5 7 9 Channels with abnormalities T2 7 T27 Centrifuge OK ENTER Cover Protective cover is not attached Position Stop position is not correct T28 T28 Centrifuge F B OK ENTER T90 T90 Memory product OK ENTER T91 T91 Memory mechanism OK ENTER T92
17. 2 digit number of the year section of the date indicates the last 2 digits of year and is interpreted as follows e Enter an ID search pattern for the sample s to print by using numbers alphabets and symbols up to 13 characters 00 89 gt 2000 2089 Wildcards can be used to enter gt See section 3 09 for information on wildcards e Press ENTER key The selected measurement results are printed out e When the printing is completed the Measurement result selecting screen is restored gt If selected measurement result is not found in the data No matching data is displayed as shown on the right Press ENTER key to return to the Measurement result selecting screen 4 End printing e Press STOP key three times to return to the MAIN MENU 51 Chapter 3 SUB MENU Date lt 09 01 01 gt YMD to lt 09 12 31 gt I D lt gt Printing 4 15 stop STOP 1 Latest 2 ALL 3 Search 1 1 No data matched OK ENTER 1 Measure 2 Submenu 1 1 3 Calibrate 32 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 2 2 Transmit measurement results gt If STOP key is pressed Transmit measurement results Max 100 measurements stored in the curing operakon Me memory The following three types for transmission are available previous screen IS restored 1 LATEST The latest measurement result one measurement gt In case of retransmission 2 ALL All measure
18. 8 uL For Sample tube volume example the required volume for 5 tests is Serum or Plasma Serum sample tube Blue cap 100 uL 6 x 5 38 uL 68 uL Whole blood Whole blood Centrifuge tube Orange cap 250 uL e Serum or plasma sample _ Blue cap Prepare a Serum Sample Tube blue cap d gt A serum or whole blood sample tube has 2 lines l marked on it for 100uL and Pipette serum or plasma If measurement is 500 yL not performed immediately cap the tube to prevent contamination or evaporation Ps Serum sample tube Remove any air bubbles or film on the surface of the sample IMPORTANT These can cause incorrect measurement results gt The whole blood sample tube contains heparin as an anticoagulant 29 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT gt A centrifuge tube has 1 line marked on it for 250uL IMPORTANT Using a Centrifuge Cup e Uncap the tube and pipette 250uL of heparinized whole blood into the centrifuge tube N N e The centrifuge tube includes Heparin as an lt anticoagulant e Close the cap tightly after setting a sample and invert it e Use the sample after removing the cap e Wipe off any sample attached to the outside of the centrifuge tube before placing it in the centrifuge to prevent spraying of sample on inside of centrifuge cover e Place samples in the centrifuge see 2 4 1 Normal measurement Remove any air bubbles or film on the surface of the sample This
19. Cover The tip waste case holds used tips Its capacity is for 5 measurements Discard used tips as needed and wash the tip waste case Clean the centrifuge cover as directed weekly A message suggesting the disposal of used tips is displayed every 5 measurements Alcohol Cloth and Protective gloves IN Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is A WARN G possible CAUTION Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste 1 Slide the Centrifuge Multi Rack forward e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is displayed 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 Ns J e The Table Cover opens and the Reagent Table and the Centrifuge Results 2 PARAM Multi Rack slide forward 3 Maintenance 1 2 Ready Please turn off 2 Discard Tips e Remove the Tip Waste Case from the Centrifuge Multi Rack e Discard tips 78 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 3 Disinfect and wash the Tip Waste Case e Disinfect the Tip Waste Case with alcohol and wash it with tap water Wipe it dry with a cloth 4 Reattach the Tip Waste Case e Put the Tip Waste Case into the Centrifuge Multi Rack 5 Disinfect and wash the Protective Cover e Disinfect the Protective Cover with disinfectant or alcohol and rinse with tap water e Wipe it dry with a cloth 6 End cleaning e Turn ON the power Warming up Warm up starts Th
20. Gm es Gx Gr S ANAAO i i Nts Vie Vie T m E E 1 Gu Gs Gu MAINTENANCE CWO R AET SIDAS STDS EIT E ee pa pe CODE ODT ee DODA Seat WN el j i SUB MENU 2 2 Te T ATTA 4 Mode alae MODE MENU eae l Survey esa E B T 5 D IDS reen 1 ear Gow Na q F Den Sey NIN wen One 7 on Gand Fo T TA i BUILT IN CLOCK DODD ee E e a E AT T as ime 12 54 2002 ADJUSTMENT o a amp 6 5 DONG 1 QB a AG aii l wo Oe G ore 49 Chapter 3 SUB MENU MEASUREMENT RESULTS MENU te Description Reference location 1 Print Prints measurement results stored in the memory Search by date Print measurement and ID is available results 2 Send Transmit Transmits measurement results stored in the memory to the measurement results external device Search by date and ID is available 3 Delete Delete measurement Deletes all the measurement results stored in the memory results PARAMETER MENU m Description Reference location 1 Print Print parameters Prints the details of current setting of each item Converts the measurement results to either 25 C 30 C or 37 C Temperature Coefficient of Inputs the coefficients of correlation correction a 2 Input Correlation correction and b in the regression formula Y aX b Input parameters Sets the calibration type Cal Or CARD and the Calibration condition number of times
21. L171 1 CARD 2 Cal 3 Information 1 1 Insert a card gt Insert the same stripes twice to read the stored information in the magnetic cards e When the stripe is inserted the screen shown at the right is displayed e Insert the same stripe according the message on the screen When the same stripe is inserted twice item number is displayed The inserted stripe number is displayed with m on the lower right screen e Insert the remaining stripes twice according to the message on the screen When all stripes are inserted measurement item and lot numbers are displayed e About 2 seconds after the magnetic card entry screen will be displayed Calibration by magnetic card is completed 4 End of calibration by magnetic card e When discontinuing the calibration press STOP key 3 times to return to the MAIN MENU 43 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT Insert a card The same stripe Insert a card S 01 Another stripe 2 J Insert a card S 01 GGT J XXXXXX 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 44 2 6 Interpreting Measurement Results Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 6 1 Printing normal measurement results To print out the measurement results Normal printing and Survey Mode printing are available The Survey Mode has the following additional items to the normal print out These items are printed out when the Survey Mode is ON e Measurement va
22. Light source LED Optical filters Monochromatic light of 5 types a certain wavelength In each photometry section the monochromatic light transmitted by the optical fibers is irradiated on the reagent fields which has a color reaction after sampling Its reflected light is read with 2 photodiodes and the system calculates measurement results by end point assay EPA or reaction rate assay RRA Optical fiber Photodiode Reagent field OO Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 3 Specifications serum Plasma Whole blood Measurement Item General biochemical measurement items 21 parameters Measurement Wavelength 5 wavelengths 405 550 575 610 and 820 nm Measurement Principle Optical measurement of reflection intensity of reagent color reaction Measurement Range Set for each measurement item Reagent Strip scil SPOTCHEM EZ Reagent Strip Processing Speed 48 samples per hour maximum based on parameters chosen Minimum Sample Volume 6 uL x number of parameters being measured 38uL serum plasma Sample Consumption 4 6 uL per parameter measurement serum plasma Whole blood centrifuge tube Orange cap Sample Container Serum plasma exclusive serum sample tube Blue cap Simultaneous Measurement 3 Single and or 1 Multi Reagent Strip for maximum of 9 test items at once Reagent Reaction Temp 37 C 98 6 F Light source LED and Interference filter Calibration Method Calibration by magnetic card Rea
23. NTER PR Prozone error L 1 Large difference between the measured and the displayed values of calibrator L H 1 Large difference between the measured and the displayed values of calibrator H L 2 Large variations between the measured values of calibrator L H 2 Large variations between the measured values of calibrator H LH No difference between the measured value of calibrator L and that of calibrator H 1 6 Channel with an error The display is shown only in multi calibration and nothing is displayed in single calibration A sample vessel is misplaced There is no sample or an insufficient amount of sample A centrifuge tube was used in calibration by calibrator kit AX WARNING The magnetic card was caught when inserted The head of magnetic card reader is dirty Wrong magnetic card was used a calibration card was inserted when the display showed the Reagent Card reading or vice versa The same stripe was inserted During calibration the difference of the measured value and the display of calibrator is extremely large The variations of the measured values are extremely large in calibration Calibrator L and H might be set oppositely in calibration Incorrect adjustment of calibrator Set the sample correctly Confirm the amount of the sample Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Insert the magnetic card agai
24. agent strip item symbol lot number and expiration date 2 Calibration type CARD means calibration by magnetic card 3 Calibration factor 4 Coefficient of system s difference correction 59 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 3 2 Enter parameters Set parameters measurement conditions for temperature coefficient of correlation correction normal value range and calibration conditions Regarding Multi type Reagent Strips setting of calibration conditions only is possible The other parameters conform to those preset for Single Reagent Strips gt If STOP key is pressed during entry the entry is canceled and the cursor returns to the previous TP or lt gt gt If no change is needed to the previous setting press ENTER key to go to next f or lt gt e Temperature This device consistently performs measurements at 37 C 98 F It can also convert the measurement results to those measured at 30 C 80 F or 25 C 77 F and output the converted results However only enzyme values can be converted n Coefficient of Correlation Correction This function allows your results obtained by this device to match the results by another measurement method reference lab method Apply the regression gt A is not printed when equation Y a X b X measurement result of th
25. al care NOTE in cases where the abnormality is detected when the power switch is turned on it is necessary to turn on the power again after maintenance because the measurement could not be started Confirm if the fan is rotating Confirm the temperature outside f the same trouble occurs contact scil animal care NOTE in cases where the abnormality is detected when the power is turned on it is necessary to turn on the power again because the measurement cannot be started Turn on the power again Confirm that there is no obstruction If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Turn on the power again Confirm that there is no obstruction if the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Turn on the power again Remove the obstruction if any Confirm that there is no obstruction in front of the table cover if the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services 96 Description and trouble message Conditions and causes 97 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Trouble occurred in the pump driving mechanism OK ENTER The optimal gain could not be set T12 Optical gain OK ENTER Trouble occurred in the internal calculation operation T13 Calculation OK ENTER LED is not lit LED is deteriorated T14 LED intensity Low OK ENTER High the case in which the counted value is greater than
26. at the point indicated with aA Open here until two thirds of the reagent strip is exposed Multi type Reagent Strip IMPORTANT 37 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT e Remove a reagent strip from the aluminum foil package without touching the reagent field with your fingers e Place the Reagent Strips on the Reagent Table by holding the right side of the strip Be sure to insert the end of the reagent strip into the grooves of the reagent table so the reagent strip stays firmly in place If the reagent strip is bent or placed out of the groove it may become jammed or incorrect results may occur Set the Single Reagent Strips e Open the aluminum foil package of a Tearing straight down N from the V shaped notch reagent strip by tearing straight down from the V shaped notch Single Reagent Strip IMPORTANT gt To discontinue the measurement press STOP key to return to the Standby screen e Remove the reagent strip from the 38 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT package without touching the reagent field with fingers i f fj ff reagent field e Insert reagent strips on the reagent 9 table as shown at right Be sure to insert the reagent strip into the groove so that the strip is firmly in place If the strip is bent or placed out of the groove it may become jammed and correct results cannot be obtained Start the Meas
27. ay setting screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 72 is displayed e Press 1 key The MEASUREMENT RESULTS MENU is displayed e Press 1 key The Measurement result selecting screen is displayed Select measurement results to print a 1 Measure 2 Submenu _3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Results 2 PARAM _3 Maintenance 1 2 N 1 Print 2 Send 3 Delete 1 1 a y 1 Latest 2 ALL 3 Search 1 1 Select the measurement results to print by using the numeric keys 1 LATEST The latest measurement result 1 measurement 2 ALL All measurement results 3 SEARCH The searched measurement results by date and ID e When LATEST or ALL is selected Printing starts immediately After printing is completed the measurement result selecting screen is restored e When SEARCH is selected The display proceeds to step 3 i No data matched OK ENTER a 3 Enter search condition gt If designation of the e range of measurement dates the dates of starting and finishing measurements is unnecessary press ENTER key twice to proceed to the next setting screen Enter the dates of starting and finishing measurements by sliding the cursor using hyphen key e Press ENTER key The ID entering screen is displayed Press ENTER key when not searched by ID gt Be sure to enter correct dates to avoid inconsistencies gt The
28. can cause incorrect results Wipe off any sample attached to the outside of tube before placing it to the centrifuge otherwise it may cause spattering of the sample Samples with heavy clotting or fibrin deposits sometimes cannot be measured Take care to use properly anti coagulated samples gt If HDL C reagent direct method is used for measurement this procedure is unnecessary 30 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT Using HDL C Kits e Prepare a Serum Sample Tube blue cap Serum or plasma e Pipette 100uL of serum or plasma 100 ub e Gently pipette 100uL of HDL Separation 4 Reagent into the tube S e Cap the tube tight e Invert the sample more than 10 times Blue cap and let the sample sit at least 5 minutes Serum sample tube e Centrifuge the samples for 3 minutes Check if the supernatant is clear of impurities i i l Separation Reagent 100 L and if there is any kind of film or not Removing the supernatant is not necessary Uncap the tube and place it directly in the sample rack Serum or plasma 100 L Remove any bubbles or film on the surface of IMPORTANT the sample They can lead to incorrect results 31 2 4 Measurement Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 4 1 Normal measurement This section describes the normal steps to testing parameters Simultaneous measurement of up to nine parameters is possible for one sample using single and the multi reagent strips A WARNING Wear pro
29. ce by anyone other than a designated representative of scil This warranty will not apply to any scil Spotchem EZ chemistry analyzer that has been altered in any way scil or its designated representative will provide warranty service The repair will take place at scil s designated repair facility Warranty service includes non consumable parts labor and shipping Specific terms include delivery of a loaner unit from the scil facility to the customer provided the repair is not done at the customer s location and a loaner instrument is available For off site repairs the customer will return the defective instrument to scil utilizing ground shipment The defective instrument will be repaired by scil and returned to the customer via ground delivery If a loaner unit has been provided the customer will return the loaner unit to scil within two weeks to include shipping time of obtaining their repaired unit back Any loaner instruments not returned to scil will be invoiced to the customer scil will at its sole discretion determine whether equipment repairs are considered warranty repairs In those situations where a unit has been returned or a technician dispatched and the repairs are determined by scil to be non warranty repairs the customer will be responsible for parts labor travel charges shipping and all other costs related to that unit scil will assume no responsibility for any cost incurred by the customer for the shipment and or repair
30. ce to prevent complications and inaccurate results oCo Nuu Nozzle cleaning wire Tweezers Kimwipes or other similar wipes and Protective gloves A WARNING Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible CAUTION Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste 1 Move the Nozzle to stand by position e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is displayed 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 e Press 3 key The Table Cover opens and the 1 Results 2 PARAM Reagent Table and Centrifuge 3 Maintenance 1 2 equipped Multi Rack slide forward The Nozzle Driving Unit moves to the left end in the analyzer Ready Please turn off e Turn OFF the power CAUTION Make sure the power is OFF before moving on to the next procedure Otherwise it may cause injury by contacting with the driving unit of the analyzer 2 Remove the cover e Remove the top cover by sliding it to the left 85 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE e Remove the side cover 3 Remove the Nozzle Tube e Remove the Nozzle Tube from the Nozzle using tweezers NOTE Do NOT scratch kink or damage the Nozzle Tube 4 Clean the Nozzle e Insert the nozzle cleaning wire into the Nozzle until its tip appears from the other end e Clean the inside of the Nozzle by moving the wire up and down a couple of times gently e Wipe out an
31. dding a sample and invert it measurement results due to measurement results Excessive and use the sample after removing inadequate serum for proper testing volume may cause blood to stain the the cap cover Remove air bubbles or skin on the surface of the sample if any Otherwise they may cause incorrect measurement results Wipe any blood attached to the outside of centrifuge tube before placing it to the centrifuge otherwise it may cause spattering of the sample Heparin e Use green top or heparin containing vacutainers to prevent coagulation of the sample or heparin in the syringe used for venipuncture e Samples that show heavy coagulation or deposition of fibrin may not be suitable for measurement 25 2 3 Preparation for Measurement gt versurven 2 3 1 Preparation Prepare necessary instruments as described in the following table before starting Normal Measurement and Calibration by Magnetic Card O Necessary X Unnecessary Magnetic card calibration Normal measurement Protective gloves Used for measurement of whole blood samples Centrifuge Cup Whole blood sample tube Used for measurement of Orange cap whole blood samples Serum sample tube Blue Used for measurement of cap serum or plasma samples Reagent Strip Single or Multi Magnetic card Reagent Card Single Reagent Strip nR CRE an EXPIRY 2010 Open 1 fest LOT NO ABSHDE SPoOTCHEM T Multi Reagent S
32. e Reagent Table and Centrifuge equipped Multi Rack slide back to the original position and the Table Cover closes e f the operation is completed turn 1 Measure 2 Submenu OFF the power after the MAIN 3 Calibrate 1 1 MENU is displayed 79 4 3 Periodic Maintenance Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 3 1 Replacement of Thermal Printer Paper When the printer paper runs out a red line appears on both sides of the printer paper If the line is seen replace it with a new roll Approximately 500 measurements can be printed out on one roll of paper New thermal printer paper roll and Scissors 1 Cut printer paper e Make sure the MAIN MENU Rate a is displayed 3 Calibrate 1 1 e Open the printer cover e f paper remains in the printer cut It off with scissors and remove the remaining paper If no paper remains in the printer remove the tube and proceed to Step 3 2 Removing the remaining paper e Press the FEED key Pick up and remove the remaining paper as it is fed out Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 3 Prepare new printer paper e Cut off a single turn of the paper of new roll Cut the top end straight to avoid a paper jam 4 Set new printer paper e Place a new roll of paper in the paper holder with the paper end facing up e Insert the top of the paper end into the slot The paper starts to be rolled and fed automatically e Press FEED key once The printer is r
33. e SP 4430 Y the result obtained by the reference method Enter coefficient values for a and b For obtaining the coefficients of correlation correction for a and b contact scil technical support the upper limit of the standard range is the same or higher than the upper limit of the measurement range Standard Range When the measurement results are printed A or Y is added on data out of the standard range When sample type is set its corresponding standard range is applied gt Vis not printed when the lower limit of the standard range is the same or lower than the lower limit of the measurement range p no Calibration Conditions Set the type calibrator or magnetic card and the number of times of calibration for each measurement item 1 Display setting screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 172 is displayed e Press 2 key The PARAMETER MENU 1 2 is displayed S 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 N 1 Print 2 Input e Press 2 key and the 3 Initialyze 11 2 Password entering screen is displayed Enter password 99 Password lt _ gt Cancel STOP e Press ENTER key The Measurement item selecting screen is displayed S 01 GGT 1 30 gt Besides hyphen key
34. e standard range The PARAMETER MENU 1 72 is restored e Press Stop key to return the screen to the PARAMETER 1 Print 2 input MENU 1 2 without duplicating 3 Initialize 1 2 the standard range 5 End setting e Press STOP key twice to return 1 Measure 2 Submenu to the MAIN MENU 3 Calibrate 1 1 69 3 4 Maintenance Chapter 3 SUB MENU Proper maintenance is required to maintain the accuracy of the analyzer Select Maintenance on the SUB MENU to perform either daily maintenance or periodical maintenance 1 Preparation for the maintenance e Press 2 key on the MAIN 1 Measure 2 Submenu MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is 3 Calibrate 1 1 displayed 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 e Press 3 key The Table Cover opens and the Reagent Table and the Centrifuge Multi rack slide forward e When the message is displayed as shown on the right turn off Ready the power Please turn off 3 Perform maintenance e Perform maintenance of each part see Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 End maintenance e Turn ON the power Warm up starts the Reagent Table and the Centrifuge Multi rack slide back to the original position and the Table Cover closes 1 Measure 2 Submenu e After the warm up is completed MAIN MENU is restored 3 Calibrate VAR 70 3 5 Mode Menu Chapter 3 SUB MENU gt The Survey Mode is Switch to the Survey Mode When measurement is perfor
35. e trouble record Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING IMPORTANT When a trouble occurs during measurement perform the measurement again It may have influenced the result obtained before the trouble occurred Perform the measurement again if the result is defective Description and trouble message Conditions and causes Remedy T03 T03 Tube pressure OK ENTER 104 T04 Temp control OK ENTER TOS T05 Nozzle U D OK ENTER TQ6 T06 Nozzle L R OK ENTER TQ7 T07 Reagent table OK ENTER The pressure does not increase since the rubber plate is dirty or deformed The tube or pipe is clogged The tube connecting the nozzle with the pump is disconnected The tube connecting the pump with the pressure detecting sensor Is disconnected The temperature inside the analyzer became too high because the fan had stopped The temperature outside exceeds the range 10 30 C suitable for operation Trouble occurred at the nozzle up down driving mechanism hit an obstruction when it moved downward or it was caught in the upward movement Trouble occurred in the nozzle right left driving The table cannot function because a Reagent Strip is caught in the gap in the table The Reagent Strip table cannot function because there is an obstruction in front of the table cover Clean the rubber plate Check the tube if the same trouble occurs contact scil anim
36. eady for printing 5 Close the printer cover e Close the printer door until it clicks into place gt To make the printer ready for printing press FEED key Be careful not to touch the paper cutter to avoid injury 81 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 3 2 Cleaning the Optical Window If dust is adhered to the Optical Window correct measurement result may not be obtained due to improper detection of reflect on light caused by fluctuation of wavelength Clean the Optical Window as needed or as directed by scil technical assistance Cotton swab and protective gloves WARNING Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible CAUTION Discard used samples cups and tips according to local regulations on biological waste 1 Move the Nozzle to stand by position e Press the 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 2 displayed 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 e Turn OFF the power C OS Ready Please turn off CAUTION Make sure the power is OFF before moving on to the next procedure Otherwise it may cause injury by contacting with the driving unit of the analyzer NOTE Make sure that all used reagent strips samples and tips are removed 2 Lay the analyzer on its side e Remove the tip waste case from the Centrifuge Multi Rack 82 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE e Turn over the analyzer carefully
37. ement with a Multi Reagent Strip the multi card for a multi reagent is not inserted for measurement A multi card for an item with no information for measurement is inserted A WARNING Wrong calibration card was inserted The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or bending of the Reagent Strip A WARNING Set the Reagent Strip correctly Return to the menu because the changing item is not allowed during calibration by calibrator kit Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Use anew Reagent Strip Set the Reagent Strip correctly Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Insert a magnetic card corresponding to the item Set the Reagent Strip correctly Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Insert the correct calibration card again Hb is a different card Set the Reagent Strip correctly Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Description and error message Conditions and causes 93 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy El E17 No sample CNTRFG OK ENTER Cuvette when a curette is used for liquid level detection CNTRFG When a centrifuge vessel is used E21 E21 Card misread OK ENTER E24 E24 Wrong card OK ENTER E25 E25 Wrong stripe OK ENTER E30 E30 Abnormal L 1 3 data OK E
38. ent Pipette the serum and plasma samples and place them in the cuvette Then set the samples in the Centrifuge equipped Multi Rack A Prepare the samples in accordance Caution with the instructions attached to the Reagent Strip Set the Reagent Strips required for the measurement items Start measurement el When the measurement is completed the measurement results are printed out by the built in printer Remove any used Reagent Strips and dispose of them When the message Remove used tips appears on the screen dispose of used tips in the Tip Waste Case ee ee A A YY YY SY SS SS SS SS SS SY YY YY YY YS YC A A A a a a a a a a a a g cc a a a SS SS RS AS E a A a a a a a a a a a a aaa 21 2 2 Cautions Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 2 1 Cautions temperature 20 25 C humidity 30 60 e Before turning ON the power check e The analyzer has a temperature e If there is anything wrong with the list of cautions in manual so the control function in order to yield analyzer or in case of odor or smoke analyzer is always operated under correct measurement results at the turn OFF the power immediately and proper conditions room temperature of unplug to prevent further damage 10 30 C 50 86 F for accurate measurement e If the analyzer is out of order contact e Do NOT puta container with samples e Do NOT move the analyzer during scil technical services Do NOT in iton the analyzer If samples spill mea
39. es to the entry position for ob Enter a coefficient factor b and press ENTER key Any number from 10000 to 10000 can be entered Press ENTER key The Calibration conditions setting screen is displayed Set calibration conditions e Select Cal or CARD by pressing hyphen key CARD Calibration by magnetic card Cal Calibration by Calibrator 60 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 8 01 661 1 30 p Temperature 37 s 01 a Temperate 30 01 Corr ax 1 000 01 b lt 0 000 gt a lt 1 045 gt b lt 0 000 gt Type CARD N o gt gt A is not printed when the upper limit of the standard range is the same or higher than the upper limit of the measurement range V is not printed when the lower limit of the standard range is the same or lower than the lower limit of the measurement range gt On the standard range entering screen a sample type is displayed When only 2 species ranges are set the standard range entry for species slots 3 to 5 will be omitted e Press ENTER key The cursor moves to the entry position for the number of times of calibration Any number from 2 to 6 times can be entered e Press ENTER key The Standard range setting screen is displayed 6 Set the standard range gt When sample type is not set e Enter the lower limit of the standard range with the numeric keys e Pres
40. for calibration Inputs the upper and lower limit values of the Standard range standard range by the sample types 1 to 5 3 Initialize Initializes the setting details for each item Initialize parameters 4 Type Enters sample type names Input sample type l l Sets the sample type to be used as the basic setting name 5 Copy Copies the standard range setting for all items of a sample type to Copy standard range 3 3 5 one for another sample type setting MAINTENANCE Performs daly maintenance MODE MENU BUILT IN CLOCK ADJUSTMENT Description Reference location Sets the date and time 3 2 Measurement Results Menu 3 2 1 gt If STOP key is pressed during operation the previous screen is restored In case of reprinting measurement results are printed starting from the latest result gt If the selected measurement is not found in the data No matching data is displayed as shown on the right Press ENTER key to return to the measurement results selecting screen Print measurement results 50 Chapter 3 SUB MENU Print measurement results stored in the memory Max 100 measurements The following three options for printing are available 1 LATEST The latest measurement result one measurement 2 ALL All measurement results Max 100 measurements stored in the memory 3 SEARCH The measurement results searched by the date range and or ID 1 Displ
41. forward 3 Maintenance 1 2 The Nozzle Driving Unit moves to the left end in the analyzer Ready B Please turn off e Turn OFF the power a 7 Make sure the power is OFF before moving on to the next procedure Otherwise it may cause injury by contacting with the driving unit of the analyzer 2 Remove the cover e Remove the screw fixing the maintenance cover e Remove the top cover by sliding to the left 88 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE e Remove the side cover 3 Remove the Tip Waste Case e Loosen the fixing screws and remove the tip ejector e Remove the tip waste case loosen this screw 4 Replace the Nozzle e Fasten the upper part using the narrow side of the wrench e Insert the adapter from the bottom and rotate it using the wide side of the wrench e Attach a new Nozzle and fasten it lightly by hand e Tighten it firmly using two wrenches 89 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 5 Reattach the Tip Waste Case e Put the Tip Waste Case by tightening the screws 6 Reattach the covers 1 Put the side cover to the analyzer 2 Put the top cover to the analyzer by sliding it to the right NOTE Before turning power ON make sure maintenance cover is back on Warming up 7 End replacement e Turn ON the power Warm up starts The Reagent Table and Centrifuge Multi Rack slide back to the original position and the Table Cover closes e When the operation
42. g screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 72 is displayed e Press 2 key The PARAMETER MENU 1 2 is displayed Print parameter settings e Press 1 key The Measurement item selecting screen is displayed e Select measurement items to print by pressing hyphen key e Press ENTER key Printing starts After printing is completed the Measurement item selecting screen is restored 4 End printing e Press STOP key to return to the MAIN MENU 1 Measure 2 Submenu 1 1 3 Calibrate 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 Ne P 1 Print 2 Input 3 Initialyze 1 2 Ne YY S 01 GGT 1 30 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 a Chapter 3 SUB MENU Parameters can be printed by executing Printing parameters The formats are slightly different between single reagent strips and multi reagent strips 1 Printing of Single Parameters SP 4430 V1 00 2000 06 04 17 29 Parameter GGT S 01 AASFO4 2001 11 26 E _ 8 Calibration CARD 0 Cal Acal 1 000 Beal 0 L amp H n ABCDEF 2000 06 02 CARD Asys 1 051 Bsys 2 125 o Temperature conversion 37 C L o Correlation correction Acor 1 000 Beor 0 000 _ amp Range Limit 10 Normal caT 1 Version 2 The date and time are printed when printing of parameters is gt The lot number and executed calbratondate arg 3
43. ge setting The standard range setting for a certain species can be copied in all items to one for another sample type Copy is available only when two or more sample types are input 1 Display setting screen S e Press 2 key on the MAIN l Measure 2 Submenu MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is 3 Calibrate erat displayed 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 1 Print 2 Input e Press 2 key 3 Initialize 1 2 The PARAMETER MENU 1 2 is displayed 4 Type 5 Copy e Press Menu key or key 2 2 e Press 5 key The Standard range setting copy PRES SPC gt gt Next SPC screen will be displayed Doc DOG The cursor is in the sample type I on the original screen 2 Selecting the standard range on the original screen e Press key to select the sample type for which the standard range PRES SPC gt gt Next SPC is set on the original screen Dos Doc e Press Enter key The cursor moves to the sample type on the duplicate screen 68 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 Selecting the standard range of the duplicate screen e Press key to select sample type on the duplicate screen for PRES SPC gt gt Next SPC which the standard range setting is required ae LEERRET e Press Enter key The Entry check screen is displayed oe ve Yes START No STOP 4 Saving the setting contents e Press Start key or Stop key Press Start key to copy and save Writing th
44. gent Card Result Storage Memory 100 tests Display 20 digits x 2 lines LCD Built in Printer 36 character thermal printer 58 mm width External Output RS 232C interface Transmission Method Single or Two way Transmission Transmission Rate 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600bps Temperature 10 30 C 50 86 F Humidity 20 80 Non condensing Operating Conditions Power supply 12Vdc to Analyzer 100 120 220 240Vac 50 60Hz to AC adapter Max 100VA Power Input 338 mm W x 203 mm D x 167 mm H Approximately 5 4 kg To be used up to 2000m Power Supply Cord Flexible Power Supply Cord for US SV SVT Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 Shipping Carton Contents 1 2 1 Analyzer Open the package and confirm that all items are included 2 Power cord 3 AC adapter 4 Starter Kit UG 5 Operating 6 Additional Support Manual Documents SS 10 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 2 2 Accessories STARTER KIT Included with analyzer 2 Cleaning wire f Tip waste case 8 Centrifuge Cover Cim T nto Wrench set for nozzle replacement Thermal printer paper width 58 mm 11 1 3 Parts Description and Function cnapter1 NTRoDucTIoN 1 3 1 Front of the analyzer 12 Built in printer 11 Magnetic card reader 10 Display cy 4 DDN 9 Operator panel 7 Black amp white plates 13 Maintenance cover N Reagent table 3 Cuvette Port ja a 5 Tip
45. hole 6 Tip waste case 4 Centrifuge 14 Centrifuge Cover 8 Table cover 2 Centrifuge equipped Multi Rack Temperature is kept at 37 C 98 6 F for the required reagent reaction Centrifuge equipped Multi Rack equipped Multi Rack For setting the samples and tips The centrifuge for 1 sample is built in setting the samples and tips The For setting the samples and tips The centrifuge for 1 sample is built in for 1 sample is built in Tiphole hole For For setting tips tips Tip waste case The container for used tips automatically discarded after sampling a with 5 measurements Black amp white Black amp white plates The standard reflection plates used for measurement of The standard reflection plates used for measurement of reflectivity Maintenance cover Protects the Nozzle Driving Units Also prevents the operator from contacting the nozzle during measurement There are top and side covers Centrifuge cover Prevents the operator from contacting the Centrifuge Tube Also protects spilling of samples 12 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 2 Operator panel FEED MENU O 9 ten key hyphen period START 1 Tbs 8r Y ol z Starts measurement Select Yes from the Yes No option Stops measurement Select No from the Yes No option Cancels entry Feeds the built in printer with paper while pressed Switches the page on each menu display Selects the menu number Ente
46. ile it will absorb water from the air or gather dust which may result in incorrect measurement results e When a new reagent strip box is opened perform calibration by magnetic card using the supplied Reagent Card see 2 5 2 23 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 2 4 Handling Magnetic Cards ai a ARKRAY F e Do NOT place a magnetic card close e Do NOT scratch the magnetic surface eDo NOT use a magnetic card to a magnetic object Information on stripe Information on the magnetic supplied with Reagent Strips or the magnetic card may become card may become unreadable Calibrator with other devices The unreadable card may become jammed in the device 2 2 5 Handling tips e Do NOT touch the pointed end of a e Do NOT reuse a tip Water repellent Tip with bare hands If it becomes treatment is applied to each tip so the soiled correct sampling may not be sample can be pipetted correctly If it possible resulting in incorrect is rinsed the coating will come off measurement results and correct measurement results may not be obtained 24 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 2 6 Handling Centrifuges Samples with extremely high hematocrit levels e Pipette 250uL of whole blood into the Heparin is contained as an e Samples with extremely high centrifuge tube Insufficient sample anticoagulant Close the cap tightly hematocrit levels may yield incorrect volume may result in incorrect after a
47. is completed turn OFF the power after the MAIN MENU is displayed 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 90 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes the kinds of errors and problems you may encounter with use of the scil Spotchem EZ what their causes can be and solutions Whenever you are unable to remedy a situation or have questions about your analyzer do not hesitate to contact scil technical services for assistance at 877 724 5838 5 1 Error Messages 5 2 Trouble Messages 5 1 Error Messages Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING When an error occurs an alarm sounds and the error message appears on the screen The error message is automatically printed in order to preserve the error record The following errors are only displayed and not printed Description and error message Conditions and causes The following errors are not printed when the magnetic card is inserted E15 No MEAS data E21 Card misread E24 Wrong card E25 Wrong stripe 4 Remedy EQ2 E02 Cover open OK ENTER T Trouble with the table cover M Trouble with the maintenance cover EQ3 E03 Power down OK ENTER E04 E04 LED unstable OK ENTER EQS error OK ENTER E05 Optical 9 6 2 1 9 Channels with abnormalities Ell E11 M No strips OK ENTER 7 9 Single type M Multi type Channel with no Reagent Strip in eithe
48. key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU1 2 is displayed Press 1 key The MEASUREMENT RESULTS MENU is displayed 2 Delete measurement results Press 3 key The Password entering screen is displayed Enter password 99 The Delete confirmation screen is displayed Press START or STOP If START key is pressed the measurement results are deleted and the MEASUREMENT RESULTS MENU is restored If STOP key is pressed deletion is canceled and the MEASUREMENT RESULTS MENU is restored 3 End Deletion Press STOP key three times to return to the MAIN MENU Ki Delete all the measurement results stored in memory 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 1 Prini 2 Send 3 Delete 1 1 Password lt _ gt Cancel STOP Delete Yes START No STOP 1 Print 2 Send 3 Delete 1 1 3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Measure 2 Submenu 55 Chapter 3 SUB MENU Wildcards Wildcards can be used for ID search Wildcards have two types of ao characters and indicating a single or any number of characters e indicates a single character indicates any number including zero of characters For instance if key is entered 4 character IDs are retrieved If A is entered IDs starting with A are retrieved The following table shows details l l l l l l l l l l l l
49. l shock and or fire For details with humidity 20 80 Otherwise contact scil technical services incorrect measurements may occur Pier ehh TP Make sure that the room is well e Be careful when moving analyzer not to ventilated where carbon dioxide is injure hands generated This is because the pH of the reagent strips which use alkaline reaction reagents decreases under the influence of carbon dioxide and correct measurements may not be obtained 16 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 4 2 Setting up the scil Spotchem EZ The parts in the analyzer are secured firmly in order to prevent damage during transportation Remove the securing tapes before setting up the analyzer Read 1 4 1 Cautions on installation carefully before setting up the analyzer 1 Remove the securing tape e Remove the tape securing the table cover during transit e Open the maintenance covers and remove the tape securing the nozzle e Reattach the maintenance covers 2 Connect the power cord e Make sure that the power switch on the rear of the analyzer is OFF e Connect the AC adapter to the receptacle on the rear panel of the analyzer and plug the other end of the cord into the AC outlet 3 Connecting an external device e When using an external device connect the exclusive connecting cable to the COM port on the rear panel of the analyzer 17 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 4 3
50. layed To perform measurement with the same ID as shown on the screen press ENTER key If the MAIN MENU is restored the previous ID is cleared To enter ID use the numeric keys and key Example To enter EZ 3 3 3 9 9 9 9 9 Example To enter SP MAMMA The following 12 signs can be entered by using 0 key x To delete the last character press MENU key and key simultaneously To restore the initially shown ID press START key When the barcode reader optional is used manual entering is not necessary Read barcode is automatically allocated as ID When the barcode reader is used a message BARCODE AVAILABLE is displayed Press hyphen key on the Standby screen to switch the operation guidance at the lower part of the screen If no key entry is made within 3 minutes after the Table Cover is opened an alarm beeps and the Table Cover is closed If STOP key is pressed while the message CANCEL is displayed the Table Cover remains open and the Standby screen is restored After the Table Cover is closed a message shown at the right is displayed To restore the MAIN MENU press STOP key When ENTER key is pressed the Table Cover opens and the Standby screen is restored 33 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT Set measurement Number or ID ID of up to 13 characters can be set for each measurement If ID setting is not desired move on to
51. lue which temperature conversion unit conversion or correlation correction is not applied e Information on temperature conversion temperature and temperature conversion factor e Information on unit conversion unit and unit conversion factor e Information on correlation correction coefficient of correlation correction 45 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 1 Normal printing Sample Type Version Measurement Date aan enw nn fort enn enn 5 Measurement SP A430 WF 45 YC2 24 201D 01 8 TE a easuremen _ NO Patient Name Name of Multi strip 6 Biome Lot No of Multi strip Normal Range 10 29 mg dl 9 Glu 109 mg d Printed wh Normal Range 45 145 mg d Pacha above upper limit 3 ALP 553 IU L of printed range Measurement Normal Range 0 140 UA results and Normal reference EN 4 T Pro t g d range of selected orma Range 5 5 7 5 g dl sample type gt When Printing of measurement results is performed on the Sub Menu results are printed according to the 5 ALT 60 I A Normal Range 10 120 IU L parameter settings or 6 Cre t g mg dl A the parameter That is di if the parameters are Normal Range 0 6 1 6 mg d Lot No of changed after the test is Single Strip run temperature or SINGLE coefficient of correlation correction the data after the measurement is printed out ormat Range 50 4000 IU L Name of Single Reagent Parameter
52. med in the canceled automatically when the power is turned Survey Mode raw data as well as normal measurement results can be off printed out see 2 6 Interpreting measurement results for details of printouts 1 Display setting screen E e Press ene UE ees Measure 2 Submenu MENU SUB MENU is j oae 3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 ys 4 Mode 5 Clock e Press MENU key or key SUB MENU 2 2 is 2 2 displayed 1 Survey 1 1 e Press 4 key The MODE MENU is displayed e Press 1 key The Survey mode setting screen aunee OFF is displayed 2 Switch to Survey Mode Survey ON e Press hyphen key Turn ON the Survey Mode e Press ENTER key The message Writing is displayed and the MODE MENU is restored Writing 3 End Survey Mode e f the setting is finished press STOP key three times to return to the MAIN MENU 1 Measure 2 Submenu _3 Calibrate 1 1 3 6 Built in Clock Adjustment 71 Chapter 3 SUB MENU gt If STOP key is pressed during operation the setting is canceled and the SUB MENU 2 2 is restored gt If START key is pressed the initially displayed value is restored gt If STOP key is pressed during operation the setting is canceled and the date setting is restored gt For the time settings only the hour and minute can be set The cursor does not
53. ment results Max 100 measurements measurement results are stored in memory printed out starting from the latest result 3 SEARCH The measurement results searched by the date range and or ID 1 Display setting screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN a MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is 1 Measure 2 Submenu displayed 3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 aS a i 1 Print 2 Send 3 Delete 1 1 2 Select measurement results to transmit e Press 2 key The Select Results screen is displayed 1 Latest 2 ALL 1 1 3 Search Select the measurement results to transmit by using numeric keys 1 LATEST the latest measurement result 1 measurement 2 ALL all measurement results 3 SEARCH the searched measurement results by date and ID e When LATEST or ALL is selected Retransmission starts immediately After retransmission is completed the Measurement result selecting screen is restored gt If the measurement ne anil e When SEARCH is selected matching data is The display proceeds to step 3 displayed as shown on right Press ENTER key to return to the Measurement result selecting screen No data matched OK ENTER 53 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 Enter searching condition gt If designation of the range e Enter the dates of starting and of measurement dates the finishing measurements by dates of starting and D l ay sliding the curs
54. n Clean the head of the magnetic card reader Insert a correct magnetic card Insert a different stripe Perform measurement again Description and error message Conditions and causes 94 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy E31 E31 Wrong date time OK ENTER E32 E32 7 M Invalid strips OK ENTER 7 9 Single type M Multi type Channel with expired Reagent Strips in either case E33 E33 Stray light OK ENTER E34 E34 BAR misread 987 OK ENTER 7 9 Single type Channel which was misread E35 E35 BCR error OK ENTER E36 E36 Battery error OK ENTER The clock is not correctly adjusted The power was not connected for a long time battery is dead The Reagent Strip has expired The clock is not correctly adjusted The clock is not correct because the power was not connected for a long time When using a Reagent Strips from new lot the corresponding magnetic card to the lot of the was not inserted External light entered because the table cover or maintenance cover was slightly opened The table is dirty The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or bending of the Reagent Strip Foreign matter is attached to the Single Reagent Strip A WARNING The setting such as baud rate of the hand held bar code reader is incorrect The hand held bar code reader is not correctly connected Ba
55. o the reagent correctly due to lack of Sample amount or absorbing fibrin Failed to drop the sample to the reagent correctly because the sample adheres around the dropping hole The memory storing the measured results is defective Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting The memory storing the trouble history is detective Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting The memory storing the setup data is defective Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting Remove air bubbles or fibrin Confirm the sample amount Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Set the Tip Waste Case correctly Connect the cable correctly Confirm the setting e g baud rate of analyzer connections e g PC Check the sample amount and remove fibrin if necessary Wipe off the sample adhered to around the dropping hole Measure it with a different tip If the same trouble occurs often contact scil technical services If the same trouble occurs often contact scil technical services if the same trouble occurs often contact scil technical services As the user setting value is initialized or is returned to the last measured value reset it re enter it 5 2 Trouble Messages When a trouble occurs an alarm sounds and a trouble message is displayed The trouble message is automatically printed in order to preserve th
56. of machines not qualifying for warranty service Except as specifically set forth above there are no express or implied warranties including the warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and the foregoing provisions of this agreement are in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied scil shall have no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind
57. or using finishing measurements is unnecessary press hyphen key ENTER key twice to proceed to the next setting screen Date lt 09 01 01 gt YMD to lt 09 12 31 gt ID lt Press ENTER key The ID entering screen is displayed gt Be sure to enter correct Press ENTER key when not dates to avoid searching by ID inconsistencies Enter an ID searching pattern for gt The 2 digit number of the the sample s to print by using year section of the date indicates the last 2 digits numbers alphabets and symbols of year and is interpreted up to 13 characters as follows 00 89 gt 2000 2089 Wildcards can be used to enter 90 99 gt 1990 1999 Press ENTER key The selected measurement Sending 4 15 results are transmitted stop STOP gt See 3 09 page for information on wildcards e When the transmission is completed the Measurement T Latest 2 ALL result selecting screen is 3 Search 1 1 restored No data matched OK ENTER gt If the selected measurement result is not found in the data No matching data is displayed as shown on 4 End transmission the right Press ENTER key to return to the e Press STOP key three times to Measurement result return to the MAIN MENU 1 Measure 2 Submenu selecting screen 3 Calibrate 1 1 54 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 2 3 Delete measurement results 1 Display setting screen Press 2
58. package or on the box m IM PORT ANT If the lot numbers of the reagent strips are different from those shown on the screen perform Calibration by the magnetic card before measurement gt ee a a ef e Press hyphen key to check the 14 14 9 0 an selecting items are using 0 gt initially displayed item 2 gt last item Wh r ii l ied i arevione iem en confirmation is completed Ya Har press STOP key The Standby Standby 2009 05 06 8 gt first item screen is restored ID 1 INFO 2 5 gt first item of the multi SS reagent strip f c N Cover is closing Stop STOP C 5 Pi gt If no key entry is made within 3 minutes after the table cover is opened an alarm beeps and the table cover closes If STOP key is pressed while the message CANCEL is g n displayed the table cover aED Back to MENU STOP pen and Standby q Back to MEAS ENTER A screen is restored gt After the Table Cover is closed a message shown at the right is displayed To restore the MAIN MENU press STOP key When ENTER key is pressed the table cover opens and the Standby screen is restored gt The number of the previous measurement No 1 is displayed as the initial number To perform measurement with the number press ENTER key to confirm Once the power is turned off the initial number returns to 1 The last entered ID is disp
59. plug directly to an attached power cord to connect with a outlet not via an extension cord or power power outlet For questions contact scil strip The power supply for the analyzer is technical services 100 VA Before turning on the power switch make sure that the total input of devices connected to a receptacle of the same circuit doesn t exceed 1500 VA 100V 15A e Do NOT unnecessarily disassemble or e Place the analyzer on a stable and level modify the analyzer Such actions will surface free of vibration and risk of falling nullify the warranty and could cause Failure to do so may damage the analyzer operator injury or damage to the analyzer correct measurement results may not be obtained and injury may result 15 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION CAUTION Before setting up the analyzer read the following notes and always take proper safety precautions e DO NOT set up the analyzer where e Avoid exposing the analyzer to direct chemicals are stored nearby or where sunlight condensation and wind corrosive gases or electrical noise are Correct measurement results may not generated They may damage the be obtained and malfunction of the analyzer and result in malfunctions or analyzer could occur incorrect measurements a 6hhumidity 20 80 To connect the analyzer to external e Place the analyzer in a room with devices use proper cables to avoid temperatures between 10 30 C 50 86 F electrica
60. preting Measurement Results Overview of Sub Menu Measurement Results Menu Parameter Menu Maintenance Mode Menu Built In Clock Adjustment Outline of Maintenance Daily Maintenance Periodic Maintenance Error Messages Trouble Messages 11 14 19 22 25 31 41 44 48 50 56 69 70 71 73 74 19 90 96 100 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION This chapter contains the information on the functions and measurement principles of the scil Spotchem EZ 1 1 Specifications 1 1 1 Features 1 1 2 Measurement principles 1 1 3 Specifications 1 2 Shipping Carton 1 2 1 Analyzer 1 2 2 Accessories 1 3 Parts Description and Function 1 3 1 Front of the analyzer 1 3 2 Operator panel 1 3 3 Rear of the analyzer 1 4 Setting up the Analyzer 1 4 1 Cautions 1 4 2 Setting up the scil Spotchem EZ 1 4 3 First operation after setting up 1 1 Specifications Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 Features m Compact Lightweight Design m Energy Saving Design m Automatic Sampling m Built in Centrifuge m Simple Calibration Using Magnetic Cards The footprint of the scil Spotchem EZ is as small as that of a notebook computer It weighs only 5 kg and can be easily carried by one person The small unit contains various components such as a display printer 1 sample centrifuge and automatic tip disposal mechanism No water supply or drainage system is required Power consumption per 1 hour is approximately 50
61. procedure 6 The reagent table will slide forward The Standby screen is displayed as shown at the right e Press 1 key on the Standby screen 2009 05 06 The measurement No screen is displayed ID 1 INFO 2 Standby N No lt gt e Enter measurement No Up to 4 Characters can be entered using numbers e Press ENTER key e The entered measurement No is stored in memory and the ID entering screen is displayed e Enter ID Up to 13 characters can be entered using numbers letters and symbols e Press ENTER key a N e The entered ID is stored in memory and the Cover is closing Standby screen is restored W ra Back to MENU STOP N ar A Back to peh gt Besides hyphen key 4 and 6 keys can be used in moving thru the species menu 4 gt previous species 6 gt next species gt Pressing Start key on the species selection screen starts measurement with the displayed sample type without returning to the Standby screen 5 Species Selection 34 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT Species selection can be set for measurements Dog Cat Equine and the Other species selections for species not listed are possible e Press 6 key on the Standby screen The species selecting screen is displayed e Press hyphen key to select the species to measure e Press Enter key while the selected species is displayed
62. r before performing running a test or calibration Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible CAUTION Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste 1 Thermal printer paper e f a red line appears on both sides of the printer paper replace it with a new roll see 4 3 1 Thermal printer paper replacement 2 Reagent Table e Check the Reagent Table and clean it if necessary see 4 2 1 Cleaning the Reagent Table 3 Centrifuge Multi Rack e Make sure that the centrifuge equipped multi Rack has no used samples in it Discard used tubes and tips e Install the tip waste case 4 Setting the parameters e Set parameters as necessary If the same parameter settings are continuously used resetting is not necessary See Chapter 3 SUB MENU for details IMPORTANT If desired it is possible to print the present parameter settings see 3 3 1 Printing parameters 28 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 3 4 Preparation of samples Prepare samples as described below except for Hb and HDL C which require different procedures see section 2 16 and 2 17 Read the package insert for the scil Spotchem reagent strips carefully for details on handling samples A WARNING Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible gt The required volume of a serum of test Required sample items 3
63. r case Display is made only in calibration Usually nothing is displayed during measurement The table cover was opened during measurement or warm up The maintenance cover was opened during measurement or warm up The table cover is not properly closed Foreign matter is jammed The measurement was started without closing the maintenance cover Power failure has occurred during measurement Power was turned off during measurement The power cable was unplugged during measurement A light source is deteriorated The white and black plate or window plate is dirty A WARNING Reagent Strip is not set The bar code was not correctly read due to displacement or bending of the Reagent Strip The Reagent Strip is not set in the channel necessary for calibration A WARNING Close the table cover correctly Remove the foreign matter Set the maintenance cover in the correct position The last measurement was invalid Restart measurement If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services Clean the white and black plate or window plate see 4 2 1 Cleaning the Reagent Table and 4 3 2 Cleaning the Optical Window Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Set Reagent Stripes correctly When calibrating set the necessary numbers Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes
64. r numerical values and ID Selects item move cursor switch the page on the display and enter minus sign and decimal point Determines the entry Check message to proceed to the operation 13 Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 3 Rear of the analyzer 1 Power switch 3 Cooling Fan 5 B C R 7 Paper holder 2 Power input terminal 4 COM 6 CONT For turning on and off the power supply to the analyzer Power input terminal For the supplied AC adapter Cooling Fan For Ventilating heated air in the unit to prevent overheating For the cable of the optional external device Jack for the bar code reader option CONT For adjusting screen contrast Turning clockwise to make the screen darker counterclockwise makes it brighter Paper holder For setting thermal printer paper 14 1 4 Setting up the Analyzer Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION 1 4 1 Cautions CAUTION 10cm or more Before setting up the AC100 120V i Pf 60Hz analyzer read the following notes and always take proper safety precautions e Allow a space of 10 cm or more between Operate the analyzer with power of the the rear of the analyzer and the wall correct voltage and frequency Otherwise Failure to do so may cause overheating fire or damage may result Excessive load on the cable connection may cause fire or incorrect measurement results e To avoid electric shock and or fire use the e Connect the power
65. ration is performed by inserting a magnetic card reagent card attached to each reagent strip into the magnetic card reader 42 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 5 2 Calibration by magnetic card IMPORTANT By inserting the Reagent Card included with the single reagent strips or one included with the multi reagent strips into a magnetic card reader differences among lots and effects of time on the reagent pack are automatically calibrated For the lot number of the Reagent Card for magnetic calibration use the same lot number as that of the reagent strip currently in use Magnetic cards included with the reagent strips in use Calibration can not be performed with magnetic cards from different lot number or magnetic cards from different reagent strips gt Press STOP key to stop The calibration by magnetic card gt There is no order for inserting the stripes Either stripe can be inserted first 1 Set the calibration type as by magnetic card e Make sure the calibration type is set to calibration by magnetic card CARD Changing settings can be found in section 3 3 2 Enter parameters 2 Set the calibration condition e Press 3 key on the MAIN MENU The CALIBRATION MENU is displayed 3 Insert Reagent Card e Press 1 key on the CALIBRATION MENU e Insert a strip of Reagent Card in the magnetic reader and slide the strip to the right 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate
66. s Enter key The cursor moves to the entry position for the upper limit value e Enter the upper limit value with the numeric keys Press Enter key The Entry check screen is displayed gt To change Species ranges e The scil Spotchem EZ is set for dog cat horse and other e Enter the lower limit value of the desired range for the species e Press Enter key to move the cursor to a place for the upper limit value e Enter the upper limit value with the numeric keys and press Enter key e Similarly set the standard range for sample types 2 to 5 The Entry check screen is displayed 6l Chapter 3 SUB MENU Cal Type CARD i s 01 N lt 2 gt Normal L lt 10 gt S 01 Save Yes START olto Dog L lt _ 10 gt S 01 H lt 1500 gt L lt 10 gt S 01 H lt 1500 gt Save Yes START No STOP 62 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 7 Store all the parameter settings e Press START or STOP Writing If START key is pressed the A parameter settings are saved and the Measurement item selecting screen is restored e If STOP key is pressed the i S 01 GGT D setting is canceled and Measurement item selecting 1730 screen of procedure 1 is restored 8 End setting Zz e f the setting is finished press 1 Measure 2 Submenu STOP key three times to return 3 Calibrate 1 1 to
67. scil animal care company 151 N Greenleaf St Gurnee IL 60031 P 847 223 6323 re Of aacocoo7e LCH excellence USA scil SPOTCHEM EZ Chemistry Analyzer Operations Manual For questions or troubleshooting contact scil toll free at 877 724 5838 Introduction The scil Spotchem EZ is an automated biochemical analyzer using a dry chemistry system This manual contains outlines instructions for the operation maintenance and troubleshooting for the scil Spotchem EZ Before operating the analyzer read this manual carefully A WARNING e Always be careful when handling blood samples or waste reagent strips Incorrect or imprecise procedures may result in exposure to pathogenic microbes This analyzer must only be operated by those trained in proper procedures for clinical testing and handling of biological samples Anyone who operates the analyzer for the first time must be assisted by a trained person Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste Contact scil technical services before using any cleaning or decontamination methods on the scil Spotchem EZ that aren t recommended in this user s manual to avoid damage to the unit Caution Marks Pay careful attention to these caution marks in this Operating Manual m Regarding preventing accident resulting in injury To prevent infection of yourself or others from WARNING pathogenic microbes follow
68. so That the right side to which small Cushioning pads are attached faces down Do NOT hold the table cover while turning the analyzer NOTE Do NOT damage the connecting part of the Table Cover Be careful not to tip over the analyzer to avoid damage 3 Clean the Optical Window e Remove the rubber cap on the bottom of the analyzer e Using a flashlight wipe out stains and dust adhered to the a Optical Window transparent glass plate with a dry cotton NNS swab e ea e Using a flashlight check the oF Optical Windows are clean dust JE A free and streak free 4 D N 83 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 Restore the analyzer e Reattach the rubber caps firmly to the bottom of the analyzer e Carefully turn over the analyzer to the original position without holding the table cover 5 End cleaning e Attach the Tip Waste Case to the Centrifuge Multi Rack e Turn ON the power Warm up starts The Reagent Table and Centrifuge Multi Rack slide back to the original position and the Table Cover closes e When the operation is completed turn OFF the power after the MAIN MENU is displayed Warming up 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 84 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 3 3 Cleaning the Nozzle Blood residue can build up inside the Nozzle and can interfere with measurements and cause clogging Clean the Nozzle as needed or as directed by scil technical assistan
69. surement It may cause a attempt to repair it on your own on the device it may get damaged malfunction and potentially incorrect Damage may occur to the analyzer measurement results e Perform proper maintenance e Do NOT place anything in front of the e Use scil SPOTCHEM Reagent Strips following the manual and quick Table Cover It automatically opens only for the analyzer Other types of reference instructions to ensure high during operation Reagent Strips will not work in the accuracy analyzer 22 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 2 2 Wear protective gloves e Blood is used as a measurement sample with this analyzer Exercise care whenever handling blood Incorrect or imprecise procedures may result in exposure to potentially pathogenic microbes Handling samples e Handling samples slightly differs depending on test items Follow the instructions on the package insert of scil SPOTCHEM Reagent Strips 2 2 3 uu EXPIRY 10 2000 Lot No ABSKOS e Do NOT use expired reagent strips Do not use deteriorated reagent strips that show signs of discoloration or deformation even if not yet expired Incorrect results could occur e Do NOT touch the reagent field on the strip with fingers Material from your skin on the reagent field may result in incorrect measurement results Handling Reagent Strips e Open a reagent strip package immediately before use If the opened reagent strip is left for awh
70. symbols and others such as A V are not displayed When the details are to be confirmed thermal printer paper is set for allowing the results to be available in print To check the detailed results set printer paper and print out the measurement result 40 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT e Remove any used reagent strips and discard them When the message DISCARD TIPS is displayed remove the tip waste case and discard used tips e Reattach the tip waste case e To discontinue measurement press STOP key to return to the MAIN MENU Remove used tips OK ENTER The message DISCARD TIPS appears once every five measurements When the message is displayed discard the tips Otherwise problems may occur such as jams with displaced tips 11 End measurement for the day e After finishing all testing for the day perform daily maintenance as directed on the analyzer and in the manual see 4 2 Daily Maintenance 4 2 9 C a l b rati O n Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 5 1 Overview of calibration Calibration is necessary to maintain measurement accuracy It reduces the chance of erroneous results due to aged reagents differences with product lots and helps maintain accuracy to a certain level This analyzer is designed to be able to perform calibration for different reagent strips by inserting magnetic cards Reagent Card storing the lot information of each reagent strip Calib
71. t 2 5 Calibration 2 5 1 Overview of calibration 2 5 2 Calibration by magnetic card 2 6 Interpreting measurement results 2 6 1 Printing normal measurement results 19 2 1 Outline of Measurement PONN E EE 2 1 1 scil SPOTCHEM EZ Reagent Strips scil SPOTCHEM EZ Reagent Strips must be used with this analyzer There are two types of scil SPOTCHEM EZ Reagent Strips Use the correct type of strips for the measurement purpose e Multi Reagent Strip The Panel V reagent strip has 6 reagent fields for analyzing multiple parameters at one time on one sample Bar code Test name Multi Reagent Strip e Single Reagent Strip The single reagent strip has only one reagent field for analyzing a single parameter Bar code Item name i IT at ARKRAY Single Reagent Strips 20 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 1 2 Normal measurement In normal measurement more than one parameter can be measured at a time for one sample The reagent strip table can hold three single reagent strips and one multi reagent strip so that simultaneous measurement of up to nine parameters is possible The operating procedure of normal measurement is described as shown below Turn OFF the power if necessary Thermal printer paper e White and black plates and Reagent Table e Date of clock e Lot information e Set ID if necessary Pipette the whole blood samples and place it in the centrifuge tube Use one tip for 1 measurem
72. t scil technical services If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services 98 Conditions and causes Description and trouble message 99 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy Trouble with parameter memory storage Power was cut while writing in memory or deleting T93 T93 Memory parameter S 03 OK ENTER S XX Single type M XX Multi type The parameter item number found defective in either case If the same trouble occurs contact scil technical services 100 INSTRUMENT WARRANTY scil Spotchem EZ Chemistry Analyzer Effective Date December 2009 scil animal care company Inc warrants that the scil Spotchem EZ chemistry analyzer will conform to the manufacturer s specifications and be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of 24 months from the date of shipment from scil animal care company This warranty covers normal use only scil will provide preventative maintenance as recommended by the manufacturer during the warranty period The customer will be solely responsible for scheduling all maintenance procedures scil is not responsible for warranty service should the product have been improperly maintained or should it fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightening improper electrical current or servi
73. t 2 lnput 3 Ilnitialize 1 2 Password lt gt Cancel STOP S 01 GGT 1 30 Initialize Yes START No STOP S 01 GGT 1 30 64 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 End Initialization e f the initialization is finished 1 Measure 2 Submenu press STOP key three times to 3 Calibrate 1 1 return to the MAIN MENU C p Factory setting values e The preset parameter settings can be printed out see section 3 3 1 Print Parameters 65 Chapter 3 SUB MENU 3 3 4 Changing Species Types gt The numeric keys and keys can be used in selecting items For example to enter Dog 3 6 6 6 4 0 key can be used to input the following 12 symbols which are gt To delete the name press key to make it blank Press Enter key The scil Spotchem EZ comes with Dog Cat Equine and Other species pre programmed with standard reference ranges You may choose which species and which reference ranges to utilize The species are printed with the measurement results Maximum 5 different species ranges can be set 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 1 Display the screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 72 is displayed 1 Results 2 PARAM 3 Maintenance 1 2 e Press 2 key 1 Print 2 Input The PARAMETER MENU e Press Menu key or key 4 Type 5 Copy 2 2 e Press 4 key
74. tective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible CAUTION Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste disposal 1 Display the Standby screen ra 1 Measure 2 Submenu START key can be used e Press 1 key on the MAIN MENU instead of the 1 key 3 Calibrate 1 1 The table cover opens and the O J reagent strip table and centrifuge equipped multi rack slide forward e The Standby screen is displayed Os tandb y 2009 05 06 as shown at the right ID 1 INFO 2 2 Check the time and date e Make sure that the time and date on the Standby screen is correct If not set correct time and date IMPORTANT If the wrong date is set incorrect results may occur Before measurement make sure the date is correct 32 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 3 Check the lot number of Reagent Strips e Press 2 key on the Standby screen S 01 GGT 1 30 XXXXXX CARD e The Confirm screen is displayed showing i I l the information of the reagent strips S Toche mmerous tes stored in memory Check that the test items at one time print parameters and lot numbers of the reagent out the lot numbers of all strips match with those shown on the hems tee IKEY ON screen lot numbers are XXXXXX at the Standby screen to i a print out all the lot right Lot number of a reagent strip is numbers printed on the rear side of the aluminum foil
75. tes and the Rubber Plate monthly If those plates are dusty correct measurement results may not be obtained Refer to the next page for cleaning procedures Perform occasional cleaning between measurements if necessary Cleaning set brush cotton swabs Distilled water and Protective gloves Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste 1 Slide the Reagent Table forward 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is displayed e Press 3 key The table cover f Results 2 PARAM opens and the reagent table and 3 Maintenance 1 2 the centrifuge multi rack slide forward Ready Please turn off 2 Clean the Reagent Table e Brush dust off the reagent table with provided cleaning brush towards you Be sure to brush dust towards you and NOT into the analyzer Otherwise malfunctions can occur 75 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE e Moisten a cotton swab with distilled water and wipe out stains or dust adhered to the reagent table Clean the groove well carefully not to break the lugs on the tip of the groove e f the reagent table is wet wipe using a dry cotton swab If any fiber is remained on the reagent table brush it off with the cleaning brush again Do not spill water on the analyzer to avoid damage
76. the MAIN MENU 3 3 3 gt Besides hyphen key 0 2 4 5 6 and 8 keys can be used in selecting items 0 gt initially displayed item 2 gt last item 4 gt previous item 6 gt next item 8 gt first item 5 gt first item of the Multi Reagent Strip gt If ALL SINGLE or ALL MULTI is selected parameter settings of all the items for Single or Multi Regent Strips are printed out respectively Initialize parameters 63 Chapter 3 SUB MENU Initialize parameter settings to the factory setting values 1 Display setting screen e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is displayed e Press 2 key The PARAMETER MENU 1 2 is displayed e Press 3 key The Password entering screen is displayed Enter password 99 is displayed e Press ENTER key The Measurement item selecting screen is restored 2 Initialize parameters e Press hyphen key to select a measurement item to initialize e Press ENTER key The Initialize confirmation screen is displayed e Press START key or STOP key If START key is pressed parameters are initialized and the Measurement item selecting screen is restored If STOP key is pressed initialization is canceled and the Measurement item selecting screen is restored Measure 2 Submenu Calibrate 1 1 Results 2 PARAM A 3 Maintenance 1 2 1 Prin
77. the instructions given herein To prevent injuries to yourself or others or material N CAUTION damages follow the instructions described m Regarding unit performance and preventing damage Failure to follow the instructions may lead to incorrect IMPORTANT To prevent damage to the unit and assist you in making results NOTE best use of the capabilities of the analyzer additional explanations and notes are provided herein Reference information on operation additional explanations and related functions are provided herein Caution Labels Caution Labels are adhered to the scil Spotchem EZ to prevent accidents The descriptions are given on the following pages a 3 Biohazard cautions 6 oa i Wear protective gloves to prevent exposure to pathogenic microbes 4 The centrifuge spins at high speed Keep your hands off when mesurement Is in process Contents Introduction Caution Marks Caution Labels Contents Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT Chapter 3 SUB MENU Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Warranty 1 1 1 3 1 4 2 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 2 5 2 6 3 1 3 2 3 3 3 4 3 5 4 1 4 2 4 3 5 1 5 2 Specifications Shipping Carton Contents Parts Description and Functions Setting Up the Analyzer Outline of Measurement Handling Samples and Reagents Preparation for Measurement Normal Measurements Calibration Inter
78. trip PANEL V EXPIRY 10 2010 LOT NO MBSG05 26 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 3 2 Startup gt To obtain the desired contrast on the screen rotate contrast adjustment knob CONT on the rear of the analyzer gt Warm up time depends on the room temperature The operating procedures from turning ON the power to the MAIN MENU are described below Before turning ON the power make sure that the maintenance cover is in position If light enters into the analyzer during initialization an error will occur Before turning ON the power make sure that nothing is placed in front of the Table Cover The Table Cover opens during initialization If there is an obstruction a problem may occur 1 Turn ON the power e Turn on the power at the rear of the analyzer When the power is ON P is displayed e The name of the analyzer and the system version VXXXX shown at the right are displayed and warm up starts e The screen appears during warm up as shown at the right and initialization and self check of each function are performed e After 10 minutes has passed the unit will reach 25 C 80 F and warm up is completed The MAIN MENU is displayed SPOTCHEM EZ SP 4430 VXXXX _ ene T PET a 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 N 24 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT 2 3 3 Checks Before Measurement Check the following aspects of the analyze
79. ttery is exhausted Readjust the date and time see 3 6 Built in Clock Adjustment Use a new Reagent Strip Adjust the clock Insert a new magnetic card Close the table cover or the maintenance cover firmly Change the direction of the analyzer Remove dust from the table Reset the Single Reagent Strip correctly Confirm that foreign matter is not attached to the Single Reagent Strip Wear protective gloves in order to avoid exposure to pathogenic microbes Confirm the setting of the hand held bar code reader Such as baud rate Connect the hand held bar code reader correctly Charge the battery Description and error message Conditions and causes 95 Chapter 5 TROUBLESHOOTING Remedy E3 7 E37 Sampling error OK ENTER E38 E38 Tip case not set OK ENTER E39 E39 Communication OK ENTER E40 E40 Sample drop 7 4 D OK ENTER 1 9 Channels with abnormalities E90 E90 Memory results OK ENTER E91 E91 Memory history OK ENTER E92 E92 Memory setup OK ENTER When sampling air bubbles or fibrin was aspirated When sampling the sample amount was insufficient AX WARNING Forgot to set the Tip Waste Case The Tip Waste Case is not correctly set The cable is not connected The setting e g baud rate of the connected device such as PC is incorrect Failed to draw the sample and drop it t
80. urement Press the START key The reagent table and centrifuge multi rack slide backward and the table cover closes The message Measuring is displayed Measuring Stop STOP Approximate time remaining Will be displayed The time Measuring 3 00 Displayed in changes every Stop STOP 30 seconds 39 Chapter 2 MEASUREMENT e As the measurement proceeds the Measuring 01 2 3 display of approximate remaining Sto p STOP NE time changes to the ordinary time indication The disappears and the time is counted down by one second NOTE Do NOT open the maintenance cover or the table cover during measurement It will cause an error 10 End measurement gt To print another sheet press 4 key on the e When measurement is finished Standby screen i N measurement results are printed out Printing The table cover opens and the C J reagent strip table and the centrifuge multi rack slide forward The Standby screen is restored oO Standby 2009 05 06 q ID 1 INFO 2 When results fail to print due to lack gt The measurement result is repeatedly scrolled of printer paper press 5 key on the Standby 2009 05 06 T Pro 9 2 Alb Standby screen to display the latest measurement results Press 5 key again to return the Standby screen NOTE Only the parameter name and its result are displayed Channel numbers unit
81. y dust coming out of the tip of the Nozzle with tissue paper 86 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 5 Insert the Nozzle Tube e Remove the nozzle cleaning wire from the Nozzle e Pinch the Nozzle Tube with tweezers and insert it into the tube joint e Gently wipe the O ring with a Kim wipe 6 Reattach the covers 1 Put the side cover to the analyzer 2 Attach the top cover by sliding to the right 7 End Cleaning e Turn ON the power Warm up starts The Reagent Table and Centrifuge Multi Rack Slide back to the original position And the Table Cover closes Warming up 1 Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 Make sure the maintenance cover is closed before turning on the NOTE power 87 Chapter 4 MAINTENANCE 4 3 4 Replacement of Nozzle A WARNING A CAUTION CAUTION With numerous measurements the O ring attached to the Nozzle can deteriorate necessitating replacement Nozzle Nozzle replacement tool and Protective gloves Wear protective gloves where exposure to pathogenic microbes is possible Discard used samples cups and tips according to your local regulations on biological waste 1 Move the Nozzle to stand by position e Press 2 key on the MAIN MENU SUB MENU 1 2 is displayed f Measure 2 Submenu 3 Calibrate 1 1 e Press 3 key a The Table Cover opens and the E Set Reagent Table and Centrifuge 1 Results 2 PARAM equipped Multi Rack slide

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